Chester Rotary - Newsletter - Archive (Apr 8, 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

April 8, 2009

Heard at Today's Meeting

President-elect Brion stood in for Tony and called the meeting to order at 7:30. Ron led us in prayer, Dave led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Pete A. for Chris for CCHASM led us in song, God Bless America.

Inducted John Erbach into the club. Welcome John.

Happy $: Jack was happy and sad (use of son's home in Florida and son's departure for Afghanistan), Dick S. was happy, as was Pete A., Scott, Chuck and Brion.

Educator: Suzy is considering taking the position in lieu of Angelo. Also did a great job as photographer

Announcements:

Fool the Arts is April 18, event is projected to be twice the size of last year's event, club participation is CRITICAL, Grill positioning is Thursday April 16 (moved up a day), setup Friday April 17 starting at 1:00 (moved up from 5:00) then Saturday April 18 is the event. Large coolers w/ice are needed!

Krista provided a report from the Monday Board Meeting

The club is supporting two groups with lunches during the second week of Petersburg WorkCamp (July 20 -24)

This Week's Program:

Chip Houston, retired Marine Lt Col talked about Families of the Wounded Fund, Inc. www.fotwf.org. McQuire, here in Richmond, is one of four VA hospitals which receive combat wounded soldiers. On average 100 wounded soldiers annually come to McQuire He gave a very moving talk on what this worthwhile organization is doing for the families of combat wounded soldiers. The group provides, with no questions asked, $6,000 to the family. The organization was founded four (4) years ago and has raised over $1.6 million mostly through $5 and $10 donations. Their criteria for support is 1) soldier needs to combat wounded and 2) the families need to be out of town. (Always looking for opportunites to talk to groups i.e. churches, civic clubs, etc.)

Upcoming Programs:

Next week is a business meeting and the greeter is Suzy. 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:

Wayne Woodcock, AG District 5, John Dutton, South Richmond (who became a cup sponsor Thank you) and Roger Dick and Chip Houston from the Families of the Wounded Fund, Inc organization

Raffle: Dave Long won the small pot worth $13.00 and drew the Ace Of Hearts. The large pot is now worth $387.

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....