GALLIPOLIS ROTARY CLUB BLOG

An excellent number of members and guests attended the regular meeting of the Gallipolis Rotary Club this week.  President Deborah Rhodes presided and Matt Willis gave the invocation.  Guests included Grae Schuster and Matthew Rosenberg.  This morning we were honored to induct Grae Schuster, MD into membership in the club.  Grae is a radiation oncologist and serves as Medical Director for the Holzer Center for Cancer Care.   Lou Ellen Werry provided the 4-Way Test, and Resty Alonzo presented the Object of Rotary.  Past President Jim Morrison covered a little history of the club and President Deb Rhodes presented the membership credentials and the traditional new member Red Badge.  Grae’s sponsor, PDG Mel Simon presented the Rotary membership pin and the official welcome into membership in the Gallipolis Rotary Club.  Congratulations, Grae, and welcome to the club!

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The Gallipolis Rotary Club met for it’s regular meeting at the Holzer Clinic Doctors’ Dining Room, promptly at 7:15 am with President Deb Rhodes presiding.  Our guests this morning included Dr. Grae Schuster and Dr. Matthew Rosenberg.  The invocation was given by Matt Willis.  Rotarian and VP Bonnie McFarland turned in another ’stuffed’ Rotary coin box to benefit the Rotary Foundation.  This one was carefully taped shut to prevent it from exploding all over and Bonnie is hoping to regain her status for the most collected with a single box.  We’ll all find out next week!

Annual Christmas Ornament Exchange–In the first order of business President Deb announced our annual Christmas dinner/ornament exchange will be held December 16th,  6:30 pm, at the Holiday Inn.  This tradition started a few years back has become a seasonal favorite of members and is a chance to enjoy a relaxed evening with your invited spouse or guest.  There will be a sign-up sheet circulating and we hope to everyone there.  Be sure to mark your calendars! (more…)

This brief installment for our weekly Gallipolitan will have to suffice, as your intrepid club secretary was out of town, missed the meeting, but thanks to Resty Alonzo and Margaret Evans, has been brought up to date on our club activities.

Our club gave several contributions to community and outreach organizations last week. President Deb Rhodes is show here presenting a recently received check to PDG Mel Simon for Operation We Care Medical Mission to the Philippines.  Mel and his group of volunteers will be marking their 26th annual mission this year, which conducts surgical procedures, nutritional programs, and fresh water well projects.

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Dr. Stephen K. Rerych Speaks To Gallipolis Rotary

President Deb Rhodes opened the regular meeting of the Gallipolis Rotary Club at 7:15 am with a good crowd on hand.   Bob Hood gave the invocation.  Our special guest and speaker for the morning was Dr. Stephen K. Rerych, MD who gave a very interesting talk to the club about his experiences as a gold medalist in the 1968 Olympics.  Here is a photo of Dr. Rerych with President Deb and he is holding the display case showing the Olympic wreath and his gold medal for the 100 meter relay event.

Club Board Meeting–President Deb reminded club members that this Wednesday, November 6th is our monthly club board meeting to be held at the OVB Main Office at 1:00 pm.  This is an excellent time to make up a club absence and attendance is REQUIRED for at least one board meeting for all red badge members.  Any member is welcome to attend to learn more about the workings of your club.

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