OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
Guest: Eddie McGee, Director, Stokes County Arts Council
Sherry called meeting to order m and congratulated Debbie Cowan on being elected Walnut Cove Town Commissioner and new member Karen Hicks on her marriage.
Robin has contacted teacher at South Eastern school who is interested in Interact. Debbie to down load information.
Members are to look for prospective new Rotary members.
New member Karen will buddy with Kathy and Jim will buddy with David.
Sherry introduced Eddie McGee who spoke about Visual and Performing Arts in Stokes County. They have contributed $8,000 to schools, libraries, Assisted Living, Senior Center, three middle schools. They provide summer reading programs at libraries, puppet shows, African/American dance, scholarships to students interested in Arts.
Eddie spoke of plans for dinner theatres scheduled January through April, with professional actors. Two have been scheduled in Walnut Cove at the Senior Center, Jackie Robinson “A Game Apart” with Mike Wiley on Friday, March 24 and “A Noble Journey” Saturday, March 25. He asked if Rotary would be interested in getting involved with catering the event. Tickets are $20, the proceeds will go to Arts Council and Senior Center. Sherry said it would be discussed at next meeting and he would be advised of outcome.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned
