Chester Rotary - Newsletter - Archive (Nov 22, 2006)

	Rotary Club of Chester Newsletter Chester, Virginia USA

Chester Rotary Club Warren Jessup, President www.ChesterVArotary.org	Rotary International William Boyd, President www.rotary.org	District 7600 James A. Probsdorfer, DG www.Rotary7600.org

Month Day, 2006

Heard at Today's Meeting

Pres. Warren called the meeting to order at 7:30. Ron Led the Pledge of allegiance, Sam G led the prayer, Sam M and led us in song - God Bless America.

Happy $

We are reminded this Thanksgiving wee to be thankful for so much and to remember our service men & women abroad, especially in Iraq, in our holiday prayers. Many Rotarians gave thanks (and $) for events in our lives this week.

Announcements

The rescheduled Area Rotary Gathering (ARG) will be this Tuesday (11/27) at River's Bend. Mexican Buffet at 5:30 - meeting to follow for all 5 clubs of area 5. We are the HOST club, so let's make a good showing. E-mail to Rich C. if you are going - they need a head count for food.
The annual Christmas party at the Garrett's will be Monday, Dec 11 at 7PM. Bring a food dish to share, the libation of your choice (mixers provided), and a Chinese Auction gift ($15 value) for each person. This is a GREAT party - don't miss it.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing on Saturday, 12/2 at Ukrops Bermuda Square. Assignments are on the web site (Member Area). 2 people are scheduled for each hour from 9 - 1. We can do extra hours so don't let that stop you from showing up.
Also on Dec. 2, a work party at Chuck's house to assemble our Christmas float featuring a wheelchair ramp in conjunction with Elderhomes of Richmond.
December 10 is the Chester Christmas Parade and we will have 2 floats.
Clothing Drive For The Homeless - items should have been turned in at today's meeting, but we can gett all items turned in by next week's meeting included.
The nominating committee is preparing a slate of officers for the 2007-2008 Rotary year.Nominations will be presented Dec.6, and elections held Dec. 20. There will be no meeting on Dec 27.

This Week's Program

A presentation was made by Connie Romaine, Director of Tri-Cities Workcamp.They run a 2-session, 1-week camp for kids over 14. About 130 campers from church groups along the Eastern US and 30 aduld supervisors are housed at Richard Bland Comminity College. They come in on Sundayand leave on Saturday. Campers are broken into teams of 7 and assigned to housing projects. A van takes them to the site at 8AM and picks them up at 3PM. They accomplish all kinds of home improvement projects during the week, completing about 24 housing projects each week.

Tuition of $250 is paid by each student which goes for project supplies and materials. Additional funds are donated and additional volunteers take lunch to each jobsite every day This workcamp not only helps area residents get work done that they couldn't otherwise afford, but the campers come away with a sense of "Making a dfifference" by giving of themselves. Watch for Chester Rotary to add some "Service Above Self" to this project. Pete Adler serves as a handyman/advisor for the two weeks of camp. GREAT SERVICE!

Upcoming Programs

Be sure to check the website calendar for future speaker hosts

Noteworthy News around the District

Ron Laux is part of the District 7600 GSE team, who will be hosting a team from England in the Spring (April/May). Ron is looking for about 5 Chester Rotarians to house a team member and help with a few transportation opportunities for 3-5 days in late April.

Also check the district website at www.rotary7600.org and look on the calendar.

Tom Michener won the 50/50 small pot of $17.

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....