Newsletter - Archive  May 20, 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

May 20, 2009

Heard at Today's Meeting

In President Tony absense Brion called the meeting to order at 7:31.  Pete A. led us in prayer,

John E. led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Krista led us in song Take Me Out to the Ball Game.(for all you die heart Cub fans)

Happy $:

Lots of folks were happy to include John E; Dick S;  Bob Schrum, Pete A; Jack, Angelo and Dave.

We also had two honest fines: Krista and Boo

Educator:

Chatted about special Rotary observances throughout the year: January is Rotary Awareness, February is World Understanding, July is Literacy Month, September is New Generation, October is Vocational Service, November is Rotary Foundation  

Announcements: 

June 1 Board Meeting

This Week's Program:

We welcome into our ranks Garrett MacGruder and Scott Loshkreff today.

Kristy Joplin from the MS Society and Melanie Humphreys were our guest speakers.  Melanie gave a heart warm talk a over her battle with MS and Kristy provided insight on what the MS Society is doing to help people with MS.

Upcoming Programs:

Next week our speaker host will be Katht Jentgen and Bill Rauschberg is the greeter. 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:

Bob Schrum from S.Richmond, Kristy Joplin, Melanie Humphreys and Glen Cronan 

Birthdays and Anniversaries for the Month:

Raffle:  Pete B.won the small pot worth $21.00 and drew the seven of spades. The large pot is worth $477.  

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....