Newsletter - Archive  Feb 25, 2009

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	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 25, 2009

Heard at Today's Meeting:

Pres. Tony called the meeting to order at 7:30. Brion led us in prayer, Tony led us in the Pledge of Allegiance,  and we sang, "Jesus Loves Me This I Know"

Happy $:

Lot of folks were happy.  Jim Kalanges was haapy to being visiting again from S. Richmond.  Pete was happy to see Pete.  Pete too was happy.  John Erbach was happy. (John also turned in a membership application).  Bill H. was also happy.  (If I missed someone I'm sorry) 

June Garrett was presented with a framed commendation of the article on her about her Christmas decoration as seen in the Village News

Chris did a more than adequate job as assistant Sgt at Arms for in Wes' absence. 

Educator:   Angelo was absent! 

Announcements:  Dates to remember

March 2: Board Meeting

March 4:  No meeting (The Wild Rose Cafe is closed.)

February 28 am Ramp Assembly

February 28 pm Founders Night

March 27 pm McGuire Dinner

April 18 Fools for the Art

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May 13 HOG

June 8 Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament

This Week's Program:  Dickie Jacobs introduced the speaker; Mike Mabe Director Chesterfield County Library.  Mr. Mabe provided a very informative chat about library operations.  Chesterfield has nine branches.  Is one of 94 in it size in the counrty.  Consistently ranks in the top 10 or 12 in the country. 

Upcoming Programs:

March 11 our speaker host will be Wes Baskerville and the greeter will be Warren Jessup.   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:  Check the district website at www.rotary7600.org

Visiting Rotarians and Guests: 

Guests:  John Erbach and Mike Mabe.

Visiting Rotarians:  Jim Kalanges from South Richmond

Birthdays and Anniversaries:

Ron Laux won the small pot worth $15 and Brion in Ron's Absence selected the nine of clubs ...The big pot is up to $296!

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....