Newsletter - Archive  Aug 1, 2007

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	Rotary Club of Chester Newsletter   Chester, Virginia USA
Chester Rotary Club Bill Rauschberg, President www.ChesterVArotary.org	Rotary International Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, President www.rotary.org	District 7600 James R. Pierce, DG www.Rotary7600.org

August 1, 2007

Heard at Today's Meeting

Pres. Bill called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30.Following the prayer and Pledge of allegiance, Sam M led us in song "God Bless America.  A few unnamed members made late appearance, but were not subjected to public humiliation, rather depended on to be forthright with their fines. Former member and longtime Rotarian Henry Moncure has re-applied for membership. Brittany Long (a distant relative of one of our members) has recieved several scholarship including a $4000 awards from Lowes.

Happy $

Chuck was happy to be back. Larry happy to have survived 3 years of marital bliss. Darryl was really happy to see that something goes on between 7 and 7:30.  Pete was happy to have completed some ramps and made some lives better. Ernie was happy after 54 years married to the same woman. Scott was happy to have spent 5 days on a silent retreat – we never sounded so good and so did he. Boo was happy for all the help delivering lunches for the work camp folks last week. Ernie was also happy for the industrial tour at Chaparral Steel 2 weeks ago – great event – AND they donated another $1000 to Chester Rotary.

Announcements

Ernie announced that the 2007-2008 dues were due at the beginning of last month.

Next week, in addition to our regular meeting Wednesday morning, we will have dinner at the Positive Vibe Café at 6:30PM. Ordering will be from the menu. June organized this event and a good turnout is expected. Bring along spouses and guests.

BOD meeting next Tuesday at 6:30PM at Shoney’s - All are welcome.

This Week's Program

Mr. Steve Harper, X-Zone Director for the Lifespring Community Foundation, presented an overview on this not-for-profit community organization. They are located at the Church property 6851 Courthouse Rd. just off Rt. 288.  Lifespring is focusing on programs that provide afterschool and camp activities for youth from grades 6-12 in the area of the arts and sports activities. More information is available at www.XZoneva.org

Upcoming Programs

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

Noteworthy News around the District

Saturday, 18 August at the Homewood Suites in Chester, two seminars will be held:

            8AM – Membership Workshop

            1PM – Disaster Preparedness and Response Workshop

Saturday, 15 September at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Richmond, a Rotary Foundation Seminar will be held.

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

Visiting Rotarians and Guests

Henry Moncure - Bon Air,

Two Cheerleaders from LC Byrd HS were also guests today.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Jack Heslin celebrates a birthday

Several Anniversaries.

Ron won the small pot in the 50/50 drawing, but the Queen lives on.

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....