Newsletter - Archive  Jan 24, 2007

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	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 24, 2007

Heard at Today's Meeting

Pres. Warren called the meeting to order at 7:30. Ernie led us in prayer, PE Bill led the Pledge of allegiance, and Pete led us in song "God Bless America".

Happy $

Pres. Warren was happy that 3 of our members attended the leadership retreat on Saturday.

Chuck was happy that 160 Rotarians from the District attended. Good workshops.

Scott had $2.50 of happiness for his guest from Chesterfield Cty Kiwanis.

Dave was happy that Scott was donating his DJ service for the Kiwanis Oyster Roast.

Pete was happy that people are asking about the next Wheel Chair Project.

Announcements

Chuck - bowling tournament 2/3 - 17 teams in so far.

Four Way Test flyers are out

Week of July 23-27 we will be serving lunches ( delivering) to team of volunteers for Tri-Cities Workcamp.

GSE team from UK - Ron has an opening for a host. Team arrives on April 18. A reception at Hilton Garden in Col. Hts will be held and all are welcome.

Club has 2 tickets ($50 ea) for Jamestown 400 reception for RI Pres on May 18

Boo needs 2 judges for RYLA on Feb 19.

Foundation committments are due NOW. 5 members uncommitted as of today.

Chuck told us about a billboard opportunity to promote our club. Cost would be about $1000 if one other club joins us.

This Week's Program

Junior Achievement education manager Heather Webb told us of the great work JA is doing in the schools of Chesterfield County and throughout the Central Virginia area. Using volunteers they visit schools presenting programs teaching students about business and economics. They have programs for K-12. They have had over 1100 requests from schools in the area.300 were turned away due to lack of volunteers. A volunteer spends about 45 minutes/day, once a week for 6-10 weeks depending on grade level. If you would like to get envolved call Heather at 217-8868.

Upcoming Programs

Next week our speaker host will be Ron Laux  . Be sure to check the website calendar for future speaker hosts

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

Visiting Rotarians and Guests

Scott introduced Bruce Kabbe of the Chesterfield Kiwanis Club, who told us about his club's Oyter Roast to be held on March 3 at Rt. 10 and Chippenham Pky. Event is $25pp and he would appreciate our support.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

PP John won the small pot and the privivege of drawing for the BIG one from 7 cards. He drew the 5 of clubs ..................so the big one is saved yet again. Next week's odds are even better. Be There!

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....