Chester Rotary - Newsletter - Archive (Jan 3, 2007)

	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

January 3, 2007

Heard at Today's Meeting

Pres. Warren called the meeting to order at 7:30. Jack Led the Pledge of allegiance, PP John led the prayer, and Sam(s) led us in song "God Bless America "

Announcements

The art show at John Tyler will be April 21. We will once again run the food concession.

We will host the GSE team from England May 3-7. We tentatively have hosts for 3 of the 5 members. Contact Ron if you can host a team member.

Bowling Tournament is Feb. 3. We need to get sponsors and team registrations in to Chuck.

On Jan. 12 & 13 we will be building (Fri) and installing (Sat) a wheelchair ramp for a needy person in Colonial Heights. If you can volunteer either day call Pete Adler. Teams are needed both days. Friday we will start at 9AM, and Saturday at 8:30.

ChesterRotary Clubs Founders Night

February 24, 2007

IndependenceGolf Club

600 Founders Bridge Boulevard

Midlothian, VA 23113

Cash Bar 6:30 p.m.

Dinner 7:00 pm

Meeting 7:45 pm

Guest speaker

Cost $30.00 per person

Two choices of dinners:

Blackberry Salmon or Prime Rib of Beef

Desserts:

Key Lime Pie

Berryand Chocolate Mousse Parfait

Key note Speaker

Rear Admiral Mark Heinrich

Topic will focus on Navy transformation and the role of the military in the current Global War on Terrorism.

Guest are welcome.

Deadline for RSVP Feb. 14, 2007

This Week's Program

Ms. Joanne Tompkins of the Crater Procurement Assistance Center spoke to us about getting government contracts for the Ft. Lee expansion. She works with small businesses, local gov'ts, and SWAMPS (small women and minority persons) to get government contracts

Upcoming Programs

Next week our speaker host will be PP John Philipkosky . Be sure to check the website calendar for future speaker hosts

Noteworthy News around the District

2007 District Presidential Retreat

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Wakefield Airfield Conference Center

ATTN: Club Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Secretaries, Treasurers, AG's, District Staff and

all other interested Rotarians!!

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

Visiting Rotarians and Guests

Jim from S.Richmond

The weekly drawing is down to 9 cards

The small pot was won by Pete ($38) while the large pot grows to over $800

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....