Newsletter - Archive  Jun 25, 2008

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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

June 25, 2008

Heard at Today's Meeting

Pres. Tony called the meeting to order at 7:30. Brion led us in prayer, Tony led the Pledge of allegiance,  and Chris led us in song "America The Beautiful".

Sam made a presentation of a PHF to Boo, for her tremendous effort in International service with the GSE team to Phillipines.

Happy $

 John P was happy that his daughter in "Stan" (Kasik, Ubekis, Pakis, Afgan, and any other Stan) would be home soon. Warren (and all of us) were happy to have Tom back among us. Ron happy to be back after a week of golf at Myrtle Beach. Pete was just happy. Jack was happy his son was enjoying Italy. Dick was happy he will be going to Maryland to babysit his 6 month old grandson. Tom was happy to be here. Krista had a happy vacation and is also happy her 30 year old son is finally getting married.

Announcements

 Ramp help needed this Fri?Sat to deliver ramps (11) to the sites for work camps next month. Call Pete if you can help.

Boo is organizing lunch delivery for work camps week of July 21 -25. Most days are covered. We will deliver lunches to 2 crews of 7 workers each.

Last week I missed an award to the club by Jack Heslin on behalf of Gerdau Ameristeel in the amount of $1000.

 And this week, there were no pictures because once again, I forgot to put the card back in the camera.

BOD meeting will be Tuesday 7/8

 Pres. Tony appointed Warren to chair a committee to review dues and make a report at the July 16 meeting

No meeting next week (July 4 holiday)

The July 25 meeting will be a joint meeting with S.Richmond on Thursday at Noon.

The Golf committee Dick, Angelo, and Pete were charged with organizing.

Chuck advised that this month's Rotary Magazine has a good article on Polio/Foundation

Tricia advised that we should think about the Interactors at TD when working on a project where they be used. Call her to get help.

Tricia has also started a SAM MOFFETT FUND to assist the senior drivers who use their own gas helping transport people at the Shepherd Center.

Boo reported on the LA Rotary Conference attended by 30,000 Rotarians from all around the world.

This Week's Program

 Chris gave her vocational talk today - her one chance to talk about business at Rotary. Her life as a financial consultant was revealed, but no hot tips to get rich quick were presented.

Upcoming Programs

Next meeting (7/9) our speaker host will be Wes  . Be sure to check the website calendar for future events, and the Member area for future speaker and greeter assignments

Noteworthy News around the District

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

Visiting Rotarians and Guests

 Craig from S. Richmond was visiting today

Birthdays and Anniversaries

 Darryl and Pres. Tony celebrate birthdays for which we sang a hearty song.

Dave was absent but he won the small pot of $16 by proxy. (He probably didn't even recover what he spent on tickets, but thanks for helping that big pot grow)

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....