Newsletter - Archive  Oct 17, 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 Wilkinson, President www.rotary.org	District 7600 James Pierce, DG www.Rotary7600.org

OCTOBER 17, 2007

Heard at Today's Meeting

Pres.Elect Tony called the meeting to order at 7:30, in the absence of Pres. Bill who is making up at the beach. Our "Man on the Street" talked to us about beeing TOO helpful - a Rotarian hazard.

Happy $

Pete was happy about Warren's picture with the Governor in the Bulletin

Ron was happy with his duties with the GSE team from the Philippines.

Chuck was also happy about the District Conference where he took hundreds of pictures that are now posted on the district website.

John R was happy to be going camping with the Boy Scouts this weekend - and also to be selling popcorn for them.

Jeff is happy to have a new job in Hopewell

Pete is happy for all the Colorado fans

Announcements

Warren and Chuck talked about the District Conference and was proud to represent Chester in accepting many awards including most improved Club. Chester also won more awards than any other club in tier I (under 35 members) .

Krista recapped the BOD meeting of last week. Pete's team has now built and installed 10 wheelchair ramps. The club has 1800 points to use for PHF awards. We are initiating a membership directive to invite 100 companies to consider membership in November. The minutes will be posted in the member area of the website.

Dick circulated a sign-up sheet for volunteers to help with the Golf Tournament next Wed. & Thurs.

This Week's Program

Cami Raimo, aquatics director for the YMCA spoke to us about her adventures in escorting a group of 26 seniors on an Alaska cruise-tour for 10 days in September.

Upcoming Programs

Next week our speaker host will be Dick Slinkard. 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

Earl Phillips, guest of Sam G was looking for help with his project of a fishing day for wounded warriors. Fishing equipment and boats are donated but  help is needed to cook for the outing on Nov 17.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Leanne (3rd), Sam (11th), and Warren (25th)

ANNIV - Bill and Carol

Rotary Anniv - Pete, Bill, and Dick

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....