November 15, 2006
Heard at Today's Meeting
Pres. Warren called the meeting to order at 7:30. Pete Led the Pledge of allegiance, PP John led the prayer, and Larry led us in song. John R. read some notes of appreciation from the Ecoff school newsletter
Happy $
Pete A wasn't here for the meeting on building wheelchair ramps a couple of weeks ago, so he donated a $ for being appointed chair of this project in absentia. Jack was happy that Gov. Jim had been to Kontum in Vietnam and was familiar with Jack's website www.thebattleofkontum.com
Boo brought to our attention that last year's mistake about the Christmas party was repeated - it's at June and Forest Garrett's house on Dec 11. Dick had a happy $ for the enthusiam of the club and another because he is going to Disneyland. AG Carol was happy to announce that lest week's cancelled ARG meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday Nov. 28 at Rivers Bend - Mexican Buffet at 5:30. Sam had a "Warning" $ - he expects to be given the OK to resume driving next week. He was asked to supply an itinerary so we could alert our loved ones of the roads to avoid.
Announcements
Chuck and Warren will attend a meeting this evening called by the Kiwanis president to share information among service clubs an have a community calendar to avoid conflicting events.
Sam reminded us that Dec 2 will be Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army at Ukrops 9-1. Check the assignment schedule on the website and add your name to the hour you want to work. Also the Christmas Stockings were distributed. Finally a reminder that November is FOUNDATION MONTH and your annual gift is due now.
Sam is also looking into a reading program for us to administer to local schools.
BOD meeting on 11/27 at Shoney's
This Week's Program
Our guest speaker was District Gov. Jim who gave a presidential citation award to pp John

Gov. Jim also thanked the club for the many members who are active in the District as well as the club, especially District Public Image chair, Chuck. A GSE team will be coming in from England in May and Chester should consider hosting them for a week. On May 12, during Jamestown 400 week, RI Governor Bill Boyd will be visiting and we are all invited to a reception in Williamsburg.
There will also be a Friendship Exchange with England and another opportunity to host visiting couples. See http://www.rotary.org/programs/rfe/index.html for more info
Upcoming Programs
Next week our speaker host will be . Be sure to check the website calendar for future speaker hosts
Noteworthy News around the District
Also check the district website at www.rotary7600.org and look on the calendar.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
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....
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