Chester Rotary - Newsletter - Archive (Apr 29, 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 29, 2009

Heard at Today's Meeting

President Tony called the meeting to order at 7:30. Sam led us in prayer, Tony led the Pledge of allegiance, and Chuck led us in song "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands."

Happy $: Larry, Chuck, Dick and Leanne were happy today

Announcements: Board Meeting May 4, 2009 @ Shoney's in Chester Dinner @ 6:00 meeting starts @^:30

This Week's Program:

Presentation of the Warren G. Thompson Community Service Award to Taffy Jones-Hayes

Dorothy Jaeckle Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors gave a heart felt chat concerning the challenges the county is facing budgetary wise and more. She recognized the outstanding work the Chester Rotary Club is doing in the conmmunity and personally recognized two club members (Kathy Jentgen and Tricia Wolfe) for their efforts.

Upcoming Programs:

Next week is a business meeting on the HOG. 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:

David McNeel from Richmond Downtown, Taffy Jones-Hayes, Carol Dato, Linda Wood and Dorothy Jaeckle

Birthdays and Anniversaries for the Month:

Raffle: Boo won the small pot worth $18.00 and drew the 3 of clubs. The large pot is worth $441.

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....