Chester Rotary - Newsletter - Archive (Nov 7, 2007)

	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

Nov 7, 2007

Heard at Today's Meeting

Pres. Bill called the meeting to order at 7:30. We had no guests or visitors today so we were able to misbehave as normal.

Happy $

Angelo was happy to celebrate another wedding anniversary today.

Jack was happy to have seen a story on 20/20 and to have also read the book of Justice Clarence Thomas.

Bill was happy that the Golf tournament was a success thanks to the efforts of Dick. Also glad to have won the 50/50 for $120.

Pete was happy for the newly elected officials - and also to have been a part of the championship golf team last week.

Sam M was just happy to be here

Sam G was happy for the Cavs ability to win those 1 pt. games - and for the Dental Outreach program in Petersburg.

Announcements

Krista reported on the BOD meeting held on Monday evening. Lots of money spent, Membership drive planned, Celebrity Auction planned. Watch for the BOD minutes which will be posted on the website soon.

Sam G had three announcements:

1.November is Foundation Month - every Rotarian / Every Year - in November

2. Christmat Stockings for Salvation Army will be distributed next week - due back 12/10

3. Bell Ringing at UCrops for Salvation Army on Dec 1 from 12-2 PM

Rich said to start bring in clothing for Friends of the Homeless over the next few weeks. He will deliver to the facility.

Pres Bill distributed a memo (again) on a "Long Range Plan" for the club. He is looking for input from club members. Please respond.

PETE ANNOUNCED THAT WORKERS ARE NEEDED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY(Nov. 16-17) FOR ANOTHER RAMP - #11. This one for wounded warrior Sgt Andre Knight, a double amputee from Petersburg. Ramp building will be at the ElderHomes warehouse at 88 Carnation St.near Cloverleaf Mall.

This Week's Program

Sam M presented a memorial tribute to a true hero and one of the founding fathers of our club. Click this link to view some of the presented material:

http://www.homeofheroes.com/profiles/profiles_sitter.html

Upcoming Programs

Next week our speaker host will be Pete Adler . 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

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Birthdays and Anniversaries

Scott Fisher celebrates yet another birthday today HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTT

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....