Chester Rotary - Newsletter - Archive (Apr 7, 2010)

	Rotary Club of Chester Newsletter P.O. Box 3022 Chester, Virginia USA

Chester Rotary Club Brion Seward, President www.ChesterVArotary.org	Rotary International John Kenny, President www.rotary.org	District 7600 Karlis Graubic, Sr., DG www.Rotary7600.org

April 7, 2010

Heard at Today's Meeting

President Brion called the meeting to order at 7:30. We said a prayer, the pledge of alleigence and sang a song.

Happy $: Scott, Sam, Dick, Tara, Pete, Brion

Educator: There are countries that are still affected by polio. For very little cost, we can help pay for vaccinations. The cost of one candy bar can pay for 2 vaccinations.

Announcements: April is polio is month. The club goal is $1000. Please consider a donation.

We have three rotary members "going to jail" to raise money for MD on May 13th. They will need some help being "bailed" out.

The Prince George Rotary club is conducting a riverfront cleanup project. Look them up on facebook if you are interested in helping out.

Board meeting minutes:

1.It was approved to partner with Trinity United Methodist to send 3 indivduals to Camp Baker to the summer.

2. We will help sponsor a child at Ekoff Elementary to attend a martial arts program after school.

3. We will continue to review bylaws throughout the year.

4. If Wayne Woodcock is able to organize his Stop Hunger Now program to pack up meals, we would like to donate funds and time to help out.

Pete proposed we have a Chester Rotary banner made that we could display at our functions. It was unanimously approved. Pictures from our community events are needed. See Pete A. for more info.

HOG tickets should be availble next week. Get ready to sell!

Fool for Arts: Contact Larry for set up Friday afternoon (4/16). Help is needed on Saturday (4/17) from 9-5. The big push will be from 10-2 when the food will be in high demand. All help is needed. Hot dogs, burgers, chips and drinks will be served.

This Week's Program: No program this week.

Upcoming Programs:

Be sure to check the website calendar for future events and the Member area for future speaker and greeter assignments.

Noteworthy News around the District: Check the district website at www.rotary7600.org

Visiting Rotarians and Guests:

Peggy Moncure, Jim Klingus, Bill Levits

Birthdays and Anniversaries for the Month: Kathy, Dick S., Dave, Krista, (no anniversaries)

Raffle: Kathy won the small pot. The large pot is at $457.

As Always, we close the meeting with the 4-way test....Of the things we think, say, and do...

Is it the TRUTH...

Is it FAIR TO ALL CONCERNED...

Will it BUILD GOOD WILL AND BETTER FRIENDSHIP....

Will it be BENEFICIAL TO ALL CONCERNED....