President Paige Scott welcomed our members and called the meeting to order.
Larry Clark offered the Invocation and led the Club in the Pledge of Allegiance
Gary Payne introduced our visitors and guests.
John Miles was joined by his wife, Beverly; son, John and his family--Meredith and Heidi Miles.
Steve Scott introduced Sean Spence
Chris Marks welcomed her guest, Mary Ellen Muller
Phil Steinhaus introduced Ron Schmidt
South: Bruce Young
Northwest: Bill Ramlow
Earl Proctor celebrates on the 6th, Andy Bonderer celebrates on the 9th, Smiley Herrin celebrates on the 12th, and Dan Ruether celebrates on the 13th. Happy Birthday!!
No anniversaries this week.
On April 12th, we will be meeting in Dorsey Gymnasium.
Steve Scott distributed attendance sheets for the January-March quarter. Members should review to check for accuracy.
Our club will celebrate its 85th anniversary with a Charter Night observance at Boone County National Bank from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Mark your calendars and we hope all of you plan to attend.
The Group Study Exchange Team (GSE) from Germany will visit April 14--17th. A Social is planned for April 15.
Heather Dimitt reminded the club of the upcoming Rotary Rib Fest BBQ competition on Sunday, April 15, from 4:00 to 6:30 at the Ashland Optimist Club. (Dinner served from 4:30 to 5:30—tickets: $20/adult & $15/children 12 & under.) Our barbeque team is Paige Scott, Tony St. Romaine, Brenda Woods, and Steve Scott. Additional team members and supporters are welcome!
Thank you to Al Tacker and Mary Jo Herde and to Dolf and Becky Schroeder for hosting team members.
May 4-6 is the 2007 District Conference in Sedalia. Sedalia. Sign up forms are at the registration table or on the District Website. The District Conference is designed for all the members in the district/not just club leadership. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to meet other Rotarians from around the state.
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.
Lastly, Paige reminded the members of the opportunity to join the newly created Paul Harris Society, which recognizes those who contribute $1,000 each year to the Rotary Foundation. Charter membership is open for contributions made this year.
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).
John Miles presented "Views of China - Fall 2006," a photographic review of a tour by Jim and Judy Elliott, John and Beverly Miles, Bill Ramlow and Edie Miller to a number of locations throughout China. Stops included Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, and Canton, as well as Hong Kong.
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).
SPECIAL THANKS TO DAVID CLITHERO FOR THE NEWSLETTER THIS WEEK!
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