August 18th Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: 16

GUEST: David Chaney

The meeting was called to order at 12:05pm by Debbie, for Sherry in her absence.

Debbie welcomed David Chaney who would like to join Rotary. The members will vote at next week’s meeting, which will be his third.

Debbie said a program was needed for next week.

Treasurer’s report: Balance of $1765.24 to date. Received check for $50, wrote check for Citizen of the Year plaque for $24. Citizen of the Year luncheon, it was agreed the club would pay for visitors and guests, members would pay for own luncheon $8.

Debbie wanted to make sure that everyone knew how well the luncheon went, heard great things throughout town, how well it had been presented. She congratulated the committee in charge of the event.
There are still 9 surveys outstanding that Sherry handed out during her first meeting as President and she would like these returned as soon as possible so that programs and events can be planned.

Debbie said the club needs to be thinking about fund raisers and what do we want to do? Another TV combination, laptop computer, money?. A committee will be set up to work on ideas.

NEW BUSINESS:
Next Wednesday is the Foundation meeting in Clemmons, Debbie, Sherry and Julie will attend and report back on Thursday.

Exchange student, do we want to participate in the program?

Walnut Cove has a prospective new member, Betty Jo Burroughs’ seventh grand child was born on Monday night to proud parents Bart and Emily Burroughs, weighing 8lbs.

Walnut Festival this Saturday, there will be music, food, arts and grafts, games for children.
Sunday is Community day at First Christian Church, entry fee four cans, to go to Out Reach Ministry. Rides for children and refreshments.