THE GALLIPOLIS ROTARY CLUB

Members Present: Bonnie McFarland, Lou Ellen Werry, Shawn Siders, Kevin Petrie, Paul Koch, Shirley Doss, PDG Mel Simon and Chuck Clark

President Bonnie McFarland called the April Board Meeting to order after the weekly club meeting.

Treasurer’s Report—Treasurer Shawn Siders distributed copies of the March Financial Report.  Shawn pointed out a minor change to the reports with a recap summary as the first page and accompanying details in the following pages.  Shawn pointed out two new restricted funds have been created one savings account for Scholarships and another savings account for special projects.  Transfers have been made from the regular checking account into these restricted accounts.  The scholarship account was also funded through a 4.6% withdrawal from our club Foundation account. (more…)

Gallipolis Rotarians were treated to a special program by some of the participants of “Operation We Care.”  PDG Mel Simon introduced the guests to the club emphasizing the importance of Rotary’s Fourth Avenue of Service—International Service.  Pictured above in the front row are Dr. Donna Mitchell, Lydia Simon, and Lisa Koch.  In the back are Bethany Dixon, RN; John Mitchell, RN; Lennie Davis, MSN BSN; Dr. Mike Kinnerly, (Also a member of Pt. Pleasant Rotary); Ethan Pariseau; President Bonnie McFarland; and PDG Mel Simon. (more…)