Paige introduced Ellen Beverly. Ellen attends Hickman High and is our outbound exchange student who will be going to Mexico.
David Clithero introduced the following:
- Gary Duncan and Carol Van Gorp (NW)
- Ray Shelby (South)
Dan Simon celebrates on the 27th, Kristen Smarr celebrates on the 29th, and Ed Blaine celebrates on the 30th.
Ken and Helen Clark celebrate on the 26th and Brenda Woods and her husband John celebrate on the 31st.
May 4-6 is the 2007 District Conference in Sedalia. All Rotarians are invited and encouraged to attend.
June 17-20 is the 2007 International Convention in Salt Lake City. There is great information about the Convention on the Rotary International website:
If you have an interest in the District Conference or the International Convention, please let Paige Scott know.
Jim Bryan announced he's returning to Mozambique for a building project to help AIDS orphans. Please contact Jim if you'd like to help.
TIGER PAWS bracelets are still available. Please contact Darlene Johnson if you would like to purchase one--or two!
Steve Scott announced 30 members still need to pay their January-June dues.
Thanks to everyone for contributing to the Polio Plus Program. Members of our Club have contributed $1,115 so far. To learn more about the Polio Plus Program please see your February 2007 Rotarian magazine or visit the Rotary International website.
Congratulations and Honors
Bo Fraser was confirmed as a new University of Missouri curator; he is also serving as the honorary chair for the Catholic High School building campaign. Congratulations, Bo!
New Member
Scott Orr introduced our newest member Gary Payne. Gary is CEO of Rusk Rehabilitation Center. Welcome to the Rotary Club of Columbia, Gary!
NEED A RIDE TO ROTARY?
The Hospitality Committee prepares get-well cards for members who are ill and can set up rides for members who can't otherwise get to meetings. Please email Caroline Gower or call 874-8712 (work) 874-2451 (home).
Carol Van Gorp, CEO of the Columbia Board of Realtors, discussed the state of Columbia's real estate market. She was introduced by Cindy Sheltmire.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We're looking for volunteers who would like to take notes at meetings for this weekly newsletter--no more than 4-5 times a year (preferably for one full month).
If
you're interested, please e-mail Toni Messina for additional
details.
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Matt Reiske had the winning ticket and he drew the nine of Spades.
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