Chester Rotary - Newsletter - Archive (Feb 4, 2009)

	Rotary Club of Chester Newsletter P.O. Box 3022 Chester, Virginia USA

Chester Rotary Club Tony Russo, President www.ChesterVArotary.org	Rotary International D.K. Lee, President www.rotary.org	District 7600 Bill Pollard, DG www.Rotary7600.org

February 4, 2009

Heard at Today's Meeting

The meeting was called to order by President Tony. Scott Fisher lead us in prayer. Tony lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Tricia selected My Country Tis of Thee for the song.

Happy $: Lots of folks weer happy for a Steeler victory in Super Bowl XLIII. Wes was happy to use Pete Burke's wallet for happy $. (Pete left his wallet at the Sgt at Arms Table) Dick waws happy to celebrate his grand daughter's first birthday. The joy he recieved to see her dig into a birthday cupcake.

Good to see Suzy back!

Educator: Continued to emphasize the objects of Rotary.

Announcements:

Henry Moncure announced Manchester MS inconjunction with Virginia Holocust Museum is remembering the Holocust, February 9 and 10, 2009, 7:00 pm, Manchester MS. Tiskets are $3.00 and proceeds go to the Virginia Holocust Museum. Contact Henry for more details

Pete Adler announced a Ramp project. (This is for one of our own. A relative of one of Sam Galstan's employees) Ramp sections will be built Saturday February 7 starting at 8:00AM. at ElderHomes warehouse located at 88 Carnation Street, Richmond. Going east on Midlothian Turnpike. On site construct is scheduled for February 28, 2009.

Pete Burke announced that Pete A. is heading another team to assist in huricane relief (Houston Area) He challenged the club to donate $ to defray travel expenses. Pete started the challenge w/$20 and several more members chipped in.

Greatest way to promote Rotary is by wearing your pin...only your pin.

Board Meetings was held this past Monday: One sad result coming from the board was Bud Yerly, Ed Littlejohn and Jeff Peters were removed form the active roster. All are welcomed back when their situation warrants. Also a committee (Angelo, Larry and Tony) was organized to review the by-laws. More are welcomed to joined if interested.

A motion was made seconded and passed to provide a $200 donation to Succesful Family Service. (Dr Mary E. Banks, president, spoke to the club several weeks ago) Funds will come form vocational service budget. Any further support will reguire the club to do more due diligence.

Founders Night February 28 at Highlands Country Club Cost $35 per person $70 per couple

RYLA is next weekend. The club is sponsoring two attendees. Boo is looking for judges on Monday and college age students. The event is held in Wakefield, Va at the 4H Center

Krista is organizing a cooking team for McQuire VA Hospital Dinner on March 27. Pete Burke reserved the kitchen at Grace Lutheran.

Nominees for the Warren G. Thompson Award are being solicited. Award named for the club first president. Nominee must be a non Rotarian who has given to the community.

A Warren G. Thompson page (under development) has been established on the public website. Need Information i.e past awardees etc.

This Week's Program:

Business Meeting see above

Upcoming Programs:

Next week's meeting is also a Business meeting. Richard (Dickie) Jacobs is the greeter.

Be sure to check the website calendar for future events, and the Member area for future speaker and greeter assignments.

Leanne won the small pot and drew the two of Clubs. The big pot continues to grow.

Noteworthy News around the District

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

Visiting Rotarians and Guests:

Tara Nelson, Omega Learning Center Director. http://chesterfield.omegalearningcenter.com

Birthdays and Anniversaries:

Birthdays: Pete Burke on the 7th, Sam Galstan on the 27th and Bill Humphreys on the 28th.

Anniversaries: Henry Moncure's on the 18th

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....