July 14th Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: 21

VISITORS: Chuck Houska, Clemmons Rotary Club, Assistant District Governor and Lindsey Anderson, upcoming student to Salem Academy.

MEMBER NEWS: Anita Mabe on extended medical leave and Jerri Fulton on personal leave, Jerrod Covington on leave of absence until August.

MEETING NOTES:
Sherry read “thank you “ letter from Red Cross for hosting blood drive, 33 units were collected.

Sherry stated she has received information that Rebecca Mitchell left Walnut Cove Rotary club money in the form of $10,000 CD. The club gets to use the interest accrued to date which is $1507.00. The money can only be used to provide for student going to a technical college. The club needs to decide what we want to do with it, can be broken up into any amount. Following discussion, a motion was made by Bonnie that Betty and Natalie do research to find out the cost for a full time student , seconded by Marian, carried unanimously.

Sherry stated Candace had worked hard to get a free web site set up through blogspot. Minutes from meetings will be posted each week and any other information available.

Sherry commented on attendance and how we can keep in touch with everybody. Suggested buddy system, each member responsible for keeping in touch with their buddy. Try it for a month to see how it works. Lindsey Anderson drew out the names as follows: Debbie/Candace, Robert/Bonnie Parks, Natalie/Marianne, Sallie/Jerry, Robin/Wendel, Francis/Bonnie Snyder, Cathy /Marian, Nelson/Julie, Kathy/Jerri, Betty Jo/Betty, JD/Martha, Richard/Jerrod, Wayne/Anita, Jim/Sherry?

Chuck Houska spoke about his experiences with Rotary, joined Clemmons Club in 1996. They have 130 members, meet Wednesday mornings at Village Inn. Said it is all about food, fun and fellowship, provides friendships that last forever. Spoke about their various fund raisers, the house that they built, using resources of club members , making $40,000 profit. They have two cash raffles a year, golf tournament. They give away a car every year, Don Flow is a Rotarian so they get car at cost. They have the advantage of being the only club in the area, no Lions, JC’s so they get a lot of support from the public.

Sherry said the club is looking for new ideas for fund raisers, something that works well for the community.

OLD BUSINESS:
Nelson reminded everyone he is still looking for contributions to Boy Scouts Appeal.

Debbie reminded everyone about the movie Shrek 11 in Fowler Park on Friday night at 8pm, in case of inclement weather it will be at S.E. Middle School.

Debbie encouraged members to attend Board of Health meetings, open to the public. Meetings are held every quarter.