August 24, 2006 Highlights of Today's Meeting Volume 465
President Darcy Wells
Thad McCanse
MEMBERS WITH GUESTS:
Keith McLaughlin - Rick Happel
Phil Steinhaus - Ron Schmidt
Cindy Mustard - Monica Bailey
Kitty Dickerson - Marie Weldon
Paula Hertwig-Hopkins - Steve Hollis


South: Bob Martin, Ellen Roper, Joe Morner
Northwest: Byron Hill, Scott Ward, George Carney
 

 
Brady Deaton celebrates on the 25th, Eric Evans celebrates on the 27th, Ann Cohen celbrates on the 28th, Larry Lampton celebrates on the 29th, and Bud Moulder celebrates on the 29th.

Happy Birthday!
 
Rodger and Roby Howell celbrate on the 29th, Chief and Linda Markgraf celebrate on the 9th, Jim and Carol Roller celebrate on the 29t, and Richard and Patricia Wallace celebrate on the 30th.

Happy anniversary!
 
Congratulations and Honors: 
Paul Harris Fellow +1: Janice Harder
Paul Harris Fellow: John Miles
Badge changes:  Round badges are being eliminated.  If you have a round badge please take it with you.  You can continue to use a round badge but it won't be stored for you.  All round badges will be replaced by rectangle name tags and only the rectangle badges will be stored.

Pins vs. Banners: Banners and pins can be used interchangeably when traveling to other clubs outside of Columbia.  If you take a banner we ask that you make a $2 donation.  Suggested donation for a pin is $1.50.

New Member: Ed Blaine introduced new member Jerry Meininger.  Welcome Jerry!

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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 notify Caroline Maher by email at cjmaher@gte.net, by phone at  874-8712 (work) or 874-2451 (home).
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Phil Steinhaus, CEO of the Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) presented information about the housing authority, its facilities, and its philosophy.  (check back here for presentation slides)

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:   We are still looking for volunteers who would like to take notes at the meeting for this weekly newsletter publication - no more than 4-5 times a year (preferably one full month). 

If interested, please e-mail Darin Preis, or see Kristen Smarr, Jane Phillips or Paige Scott for additional details.
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Lottery : Thad McCanse was today's winner.

Today's Contributions = $94
Total Pot = $1,419

 
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Newsletter Committee:  Kristen Smarr,  Jane Phillips, Paige Scott & Darin Preis
Thanks to Tony St. Romaine for working so diligently on the newsletter and website.

 Web Editor: Darin Preis

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