Wednesday, March 07, 2007

50/50 Raffle

50/50 RAFFLE
Tickets $5.00 Each
or
5/$20.00
Drawing to be held at
Town Easter Egg Hunt in Fowler Park
on Saturday, April 7, 2007
Contact any local Rotary member for tickets

March 1st Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: 15

GUESTS: Don Richardson, Christine Kellum, Aquatics Director, Stokes YMCA, Chris Kaufman.

Meeting called to order at 12:05 pm. Debbie welcomed Don Richardson on his second visit. She introduced Christine Kellum who gave a very informative talk on the various programs available at the Stokes YMCA and specifically spoke about the Partnership with Youth campaign. The club presented her with a check for $250 as a contribution.

Kathy encouraged everyone to make an effort to sell raffle tickets for the 50/50 drawing.

Candace reported the club has received a $50 donation from Sam’s club for the Stokes Arts Council dinner on March 9.

Debbie reported that Principal Clark is enthusiastic about the Interact club, but meetings will have to be held somewhere other than the school. Senior Center is a possibility.

There being no further business, Candace made motion to adjourn, seconded by Rae Ann, meeting adjourned at 12:40 pm.

February 22nd Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: 16

GUESTS: David McCoy, District Governor Elect, Chuck Houska, Assistant District Governor, Don Messer, Honorary member, Don Richardson, Bethany Wray.

Debbie called meeting to order at 12:05 pm.

Park project, will have answer after Town meeting March 6.

Principal Clark. South Eastern Middle school confirmed the Interact program.

Golf Tournament, Debbie is waiting for confirmation from Southern Community that they will sponsor Hole in One again this year. Candace distributed the list of businesses members had submitted as possible sponsors. Committee for golf tournament consists of Marian, Wendell, Candace, John, Rae Ann and David.

The Stokes Art council dinner theater at Senior Center March 9 was discussed. Menu now will be lasagna, both meat and vegetable, salad, rolls, tea and coffee, desert, cheesecake. It is hoped that Sam’s will give gift certificate to purchase food items. Betty Jo will provide table arrangements, there will be a table displaying educational items. Members to bring candlestick holders and taper candles to next meeting.

Candace suggested the club doing a pancake breakfast for Stokes Volunteer Center as a fund raiser.

This being Walnut Cove Rotary club’s 60th anniversary, David McCoy gave brief talk followed by anniversary cake made and decorated by Candace.

There being no further business, motion was made by Candace to adjourn, seconded by Marian, meeting adjourned at 1 pm.

February 15th Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: 14

GUESTS: Susan Maxey, Stokes Volunteer Service, Bill Cobb

Debbie called meeting to order at 12.05 pm. She informed members that the International project is in progress. The criteria for President Citation and Gold Club for District 7690 is for all clubs that have Paul Harris Fellows have given $1,000.
1) Club members would need to donate $100 this year to Rotary International, the $60 dues is for that purpose, if each member would donate a one time payment of $40, we can achieve this goal.
2) Each year we would be a sustaining club, members send $100 to Rotary International to keep balance going.
3) We would be willing to give extra points to other clubs to help them become Paul Harris Fellows.

Danny made a motion to accept the three criteria and give one time payment of $100, Kathy seconded, passed unanimously.

David McCoy, the District Governor Elect will attend the club’s 60th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, February 22, 2007.

Treasurer’s report: $3310.00

Susan Maxey, Director of Stokes Volunteer Center gave a very informative presentation on the role the volunteers play in the community and resources available.

There being no further business, Kathy made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Candace, meeting adjourned at 1 pm.

February 8th Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: 15

GUESTS: Van Sherrill, Kernersville Rotary Club

Debbie called meeting to order at 12:05 pm and introduced Van Sherrill who will be our Assistant District Governor for 2008.

Van pointed out that this month was the club’s 60th anniversary. It was decided to hold celebration on Thursday, February 22 which is the actual date. Mitzi Ellis, Chuck Houska and Van Sherrill will be invited to attend.
There has been no response from any students that would be interested in entering the drug speech contest.

Debbie reported that she met with the principal of Walnut Cove Middle School regarding the Interact club. She apparently has been involved with Interact at a previous school and is very interested. A sign-up meeting will be arranged, pizza will be served.

The club has finally found an international project. Julie attended a meeting at the Triad Rotary Club and met with Vern Martell who is working on the matching grant. The project is the Amani Children’s Foundation. Chad and Jane Stephens who have lived in Kenya and started this project, gave a very inspiring talk and showed a video. Walnut Cove has pledged $500, which with the matching grant will amount to $1,000. It is a non-structural matching grant, which means it can only be used for diapers, medical supplies etc.

Members need to be selling tickets for the 50/50 raffle, also the Stokes County Arts Council dinner theater on March 9. Menu: Baked chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, salad, dessert, ice tea, coffee. Stores to be contacted for possible gift vouchers to purchase food.
Members to bring five names of people to contact for sponsors for the golf tournament.

Debbie reported the Fowler park project is still ongoing. Homer Dearman, interim Town Manager is checking on liability issues etc.
Susan Maxey, Director of Stokes Volunteers will be the program for next meeting.

There being no further business, Karen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Judy. Meeting adjourned at 12:45 pm

Sunday, February 18, 2007

February 1st Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: 10

GUESTS: Don Messer, Honorary Member

Candace called meeting to order at 12.10 pm.

Flyers for the golf tournament were distributed.

Sponsors are needed to purchase food for the Stokes County Arts Council dinner theater.

There being no further business, Karen made motion to adjourn, seconded by Judy. Meeting adjourned at 12.30 pm.

January 25th Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: 14

GUESTS: Chuck Houska, ADG, David Burroughs, RayAnn Johnson, Kelly Pelfree

Debbie called meeting to order at 12:05pm

Chuck Houska installed RayAnn Johnson and David Burroughs into Walnut Cove Rotary Club and Debbie welcomed them to the Rotary family.

Debbie will meet with Principal Clark in two weeks to discuss Rotaract and hope to start program in March. She is also scheduling meeting with Homer Deerman, Interim Town Manager to discuss Fowler Park project.

Stokes County Arts Council theater presentation March 9 menu: Baked chicken, green been casserole, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, salad, relish tray, dessert, tea and coffee.

Each member is asked to submit five names of people to contact as potential sponsors for golf tournament. Sponsorship starts at $50. Dates open for June are 9th and 23rd. June 9th was date selected. Wendell will contact golf course.

Debbie announced the club is very close to getting a gold club award, the only thing we need is an International project.

Richard announced John is having open house from 1-6pm to celebrate opening of new office.

There being no further business, Karen made motion to adjourn, seconded by RayAnn. Meeting adjourned at 12.45pm.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

January 18th Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: 12

GUESTS: Chuck Houska, Assistant District Governor, David Burroughs, RayAnn Johnson

Debbie called meeting to order at 12:05 pm and distributed calendars for January, February and March.

Committee for Stokes County Arts Council Theater dinner will meet after meeting to discuss menu, decorations etc. The club receives $9 from each ticket sold. The Senior Center holds 75 people. The play is Brown Versus the Board of Education.

Homer Deering is the interim town manager, Debbie said the park project will be ongoing.
Chuck spoke about International High school students wanting to come to the USA for vacation. If the club is interested, we can get students from the country of our choice. They come for a period of three weeks. Julie will contact Bob Newton for details.

Golf tournament- it is hoped to get date sometime in June again, one or two days. Debbie will check with golf course.

RayAnn has attended three meetings. Debbie proposed she be voted a member, Danny seconded, passed unanimously. David will have attended three meetings, Debbie proposed he be voted as member, seconded by Candace, voted unanimously. They will be sworn in at the next meeting. Debbie will see if incoming District Governor can come.

There being no further business, Candace proposed the meeting adjourn, seconded by Danny, meeting adjourned at 12:45 pm.

January 11th Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: 13

GUESTS: David Burroughs from Coldwell Banker, RayAnn Johnson from CVS


Debbie called meeting to order at 12:05 pm.

Treasurer’s Report: $4,821.22 in bank. Dues are due this month.

Debbie reported she had an appointment at the Middle School next Tuesday to discuss Interact.

The club will be catering dinner at the Senior Center for Stokes County Arts Council Theater series. Date to be Friday, March 9, 2007. Hospitality Committee- Betty Jo, Julie, Judy and Danny will meet to decide on menu.

John Hodgkin has agreed to be President Elect Elect. Application form and check to be sent to District.

Debbie thanked Pete, Danny and Richard for taking down the Christmas decorations.

The club will need to start on golf tournament in February. Committee - Candace, Wendell, John, Marian and Karen.

Candace distributed 50/50 raffle books. Raffle to be drawn on April 7 at Easter Egg hunt.

There being no further business, Danny made motion to adjourn, seconded by Robin, meting adjourned at 12.40 pm

Thursday, January 11, 2007

January 4th, 2007 Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: 13
GUESTS: Janice Spencer and Patty St. Hilaire, D.S.S., Ray Anne Johnson, CVS


Debbie called meeting to order at 12:05 and introduced guests.

Members will take down Main Street Christmas decorations on Tuesday, January 9 at 4 pm.

Copies of the “Rotary Against Drugs” speech contest for High School students are available.

Interact still ongoing.

50/50 raffle will take place April 8, Candace will have tickets available at next meeting.

President Elect -Elect is still needed.

Golf tournament - a committee needs to be appointed. Photo contest, club will see if we have a photo we can submit.

Janice Spencer and Patty St. Hilaire gave an interesting talk about the toy program they do every year for needy families in the 100% poverty level with an income of $12,000 per year, strictly on a voluntary basis. It is not only toys, but clothes, cash and food. 575 children received toys this year.

Janice and Patty were asked to return at another time with more programs concerning other services D.S.S provides.

There being no further business, Karen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Judy, meeting adjourned at 12:45 pm

Thursday, January 04, 2007

December 28th 2006 Meeting

Minutes of meeting held Thursday, December 28, 2006

MEMBERS PRESENT: 11

GUESTS: Stewart Harris, Mary Margaret Barnett, Ethan Blanks

Debbie called meeting to order at 12:05 pm. Information is available for the 2007

Rotary Against Drugs High School speech contest.

The club has received $149 from the 50/50 and no pin fine.

A President -Elect is needed for 2008 and two new members to replace Bonnie Snyder and Nelson Smith.

Interact Club - Debbie will meet with school principal.

The park project is still in the works but on hold at the present time due to Town manager and interim manager leaving.

The club is hoping to be involved in the group exchange from Scotland.
Club will hold 50/50 raffle in January.


Treasurer’s report: $4795. Rotary International semi-annual dues are due.

The club will be hosting golf tournament again next year and the Stokes County Arts Theatre.

Wendell will have program for next week.

There being no further business, Karen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Judy. Meeting adjourned at 12:35pm

Thursday, April 27, 2006

GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM



Name: ______________________________

Address: _____________________________

____________________________________

Phone: ___________________

Saturday Tee Time Requested: ___________
PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM TEE TIME

Tournament is flighted (Except Womens) after Saturday Round. Scores are equal in flights after Saturday Round (Excluding Championship and Women's Flight).

Sandbag rule and USGA rules of golf will be in effect.

In the event of bad weather tournament may be moved to a shotgun start on Sunday or to the following weekend.

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

HEMLOCK AMATEUR ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT


ENTRY FEE $100.00
LIMITED TO 120 PLAYERS


$50.00 WOMENS TOURNAMENT (Saturday Only & Handicapped)
WITH SEPERATE FLIGHT AND PRIZES
LIMITED TO 24 PLAYERS.

TOURNAMENT INCLUDES:

* Cart & Green Fees Both Days
* Free Sodas, Water & Snacks During Tournament
* Lunch on Sunday
* Goody Bags upon Check-In
* Chances at Winning Lots of Great Gifts and Prizes from Sponsors on both days!
* Free Practice Round the week of the tournament (Includes Green Fees Only)



PRIZES:
Prizes are awarded in each flight.
Flights are determined by the number of entries.
1st- Trophy & Ping G5 Irons 3-9 & PW
2nd- Ping G5 Driver
3rd- Ping Retro Cart Golf Bag
4th- Ping Anser Putter
5th- Ping Duffle Bag
6th- Ping Umbrella
WOMEN'S FLIGHT PRIZES
Prizes to be determined by the number of Women's Entries