MEMBERS PRESENT: 11
Pancake Dinner was postponed to a later date to be determined at next weeks meeting. Talked about moving it to a Saturday evening instead of a Sunday so we canuse one of the churches.
Raffle Tickets for 50/50 Raflle will be ready to give out at next week's meeting.
Discussed doing a project in the Spring to help raise money for the Walnut Cove Library.
Discussed the dire need for food and money at the Missionin Walnut Cove. Motion was made to see if we can delay or recind previous motion to donate $1,000 to Salvation Army due to the desperate need for food and money here in our own backyard. We need to find out more information on doing this and will discuss at next meeting.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Monday, October 17, 2005
October 13th Meeting
MEMBERS PRESENT: 12
GUESTS:
Karen Mabe, Walnut Cove Assisted Living, Jack Gardin, Walnut Cove Town Manager.
Candace called meeting to order at 12:10pm.
Candace welcomed Karen back.
OLD BUSINESS:
There will not be a food drive on Saturday, it was agreed to donate $25 a month to the Outreach Ministry starting in November.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jack Gardin said Walnut Cove and Mocksville have been selected by Rural Planning to participate in a walkability study to take a look at how user friendly our community is. The Senior Center is heading the activity. Volunteers are needed to walk streets and note any problems. First planning meeting 1pm Thursday, October 27 at Senior Center. 35-40 people are needed.
The second meeting of the Small Town Main Street program is scheduled for Thursday, October 20 at 7pm at the Senior Center. This meeting will be dividing people into committees.
Events Committee - Halloween. The Fire Department is working with the Events Committee for events in Fowler Park. Candy will be given out, pumpkin carving and various other activities. Volunteers are needed from 5.30pm to 8pm.
GUESTS:
Karen Mabe, Walnut Cove Assisted Living, Jack Gardin, Walnut Cove Town Manager.
Candace called meeting to order at 12:10pm.
Candace welcomed Karen back.
OLD BUSINESS:
There will not be a food drive on Saturday, it was agreed to donate $25 a month to the Outreach Ministry starting in November.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jack Gardin said Walnut Cove and Mocksville have been selected by Rural Planning to participate in a walkability study to take a look at how user friendly our community is. The Senior Center is heading the activity. Volunteers are needed to walk streets and note any problems. First planning meeting 1pm Thursday, October 27 at Senior Center. 35-40 people are needed.
The second meeting of the Small Town Main Street program is scheduled for Thursday, October 20 at 7pm at the Senior Center. This meeting will be dividing people into committees.
Events Committee - Halloween. The Fire Department is working with the Events Committee for events in Fowler Park. Candy will be given out, pumpkin carving and various other activities. Volunteers are needed from 5.30pm to 8pm.
October 6th Meeting
MEMBERS PRESENT: 10
GUESTS:
Chuck Houska, Assistant District Governor, Karen Mabe, Walnut Cove Assisted Living, Lee Morrison, Sports Instructor, YMCA.
OLD BUSINESS:
October 30 is date for pancake supper, it will be from 5-7pm at Fire Department. David Chaney will be singing.
Fund raising. Candace said we will be doing a 50-50 raffle instead of TV. Raffle will be drawn after the Christmas parade on December 10.
Salvation Army have not picked up check for $1,000. Nelson mentioned folks on Summit Street that lost home because of fire. We will find out what they need in way of clothes, etc.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chuck spoke about GSE team from Taiwan visiting next year. Our district will entertain them at the District Conference, no-one in the district will be hosting any of them.
Nelson distributed cards to be given out to potential new Rotary members.
Debbie said someone is needed to find a teacher who would be willing to help with Rotoract, explain what Rotary is, doing things in the community. They choose a project they would like to do and we help them with the program. Jim said we needed full support of Administration. Jerrod asked if they would allow someone to go and talk to the faculty about program. Chuck said if teachers get involved in Rotary, there is an opportunity for an exchange group with other countries.
Walnut Cove has asked Events Committee to do Halloween for children at Fowler Park from 5.30 to 8pm. Debbie is organizing various activities. Volunteers are needed for Monday, October 31 to meet at park at 12.30pm to put up lights etc. and for the evening to help with the activities. Wendell and Marian will help at lunch time and Jerrod will have three volunteers for the evening.
GUESTS:
Chuck Houska, Assistant District Governor, Karen Mabe, Walnut Cove Assisted Living, Lee Morrison, Sports Instructor, YMCA.
OLD BUSINESS:
October 30 is date for pancake supper, it will be from 5-7pm at Fire Department. David Chaney will be singing.
Fund raising. Candace said we will be doing a 50-50 raffle instead of TV. Raffle will be drawn after the Christmas parade on December 10.
Salvation Army have not picked up check for $1,000. Nelson mentioned folks on Summit Street that lost home because of fire. We will find out what they need in way of clothes, etc.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chuck spoke about GSE team from Taiwan visiting next year. Our district will entertain them at the District Conference, no-one in the district will be hosting any of them.
Nelson distributed cards to be given out to potential new Rotary members.
Debbie said someone is needed to find a teacher who would be willing to help with Rotoract, explain what Rotary is, doing things in the community. They choose a project they would like to do and we help them with the program. Jim said we needed full support of Administration. Jerrod asked if they would allow someone to go and talk to the faculty about program. Chuck said if teachers get involved in Rotary, there is an opportunity for an exchange group with other countries.
Walnut Cove has asked Events Committee to do Halloween for children at Fowler Park from 5.30 to 8pm. Debbie is organizing various activities. Volunteers are needed for Monday, October 31 to meet at park at 12.30pm to put up lights etc. and for the evening to help with the activities. Wendell and Marian will help at lunch time and Jerrod will have three volunteers for the evening.
September 29th Meeting
India at Chichester Rotary Club on her recent visit to England
MEMBERS PRESENT: 14
NEW BUSINESS:
Julie gave a brief talk on her visit to Chichester Rotary Club, she attended two meetings. Group exchange members from India were visiting . Met with them for lunch on the day they transferred to Chichester club, it was very interesting and a lot of fun. They attended the regular breakfast meeting on the Wednesday morning. There were five of them, each stood up and gave a brief talk about themselves and where they lived in India. There were three school teachers, a banker and a journalist. The group leader presented her with beautiful Rotary Club of India pin and said he would be happy to arrange a visit to North Carolina. There was also a visitor from a Canadian Rotary Club. In all in it was a great experience.
OLD BUSINESS:
Nelson asked if the check for $1,000 had been given to Salvation Army for Katrina. Sherry stated no-one from the Salvation Army has been available to attend meeting.
Nelson also brought up the subject of new membership drive. Members to bring names to next meeting.
Treasurer’s Report. Balance of $1010.00
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