Club members enjoyed a great meeting of the Gallipolis Rotary Club this morning and we had excellent attendance! President Lou Ellen Werry welcomed guests, Kevin Dennis, Evans Smalley, and Dr. Ken Porada. Ken is the new Provost at the University of Rio Grande and has been in two Rotary clubs over the past 20 years and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He has indicated his interest in joining our club. (more…)
Members Present: Lou Ellen Werry, Margaret Evans, Jodie McCalla, Debbie Saunders, Shawn Siders, Chuck Clark.
Lou Ellen called the meeting to order.
Margaret discussed the Membership event to be held on September 21st. Chuck will check into possibly having it at the French Art Colony. Margaret will get Silver Bridge coffee and Jodie will work on invitations.
Treasurer’s Report: Shawn reported that a few people have quite a bit of money due in outstanding dues. It was recommended to draft a letter to Rotarians owing more than $400 in dues. Shawn also reported that he needs someone to audit the books at year end.
The commitee also discussed a Kindle raffle during the Bob Evans Farm Festival to help fund some literacy projects for the middle schools. Debbie reported that they are in great need for books since they are no longer part of the High School library.
Debbie also asked the board to sponsor the Dictionary project again this year. This would cost an estimated $772. Jodie motioned in favor of this, Chuck seconded, all were in favor.
The board meeting was dismissed.
Gallipolis Rotary welcomed Sheriff Joe Browning as speaker for today’s club meeting. Sheriff Joe was a guest of Program Chair, Melissa Kimmel, and updated the club on the many issues facing our county sheriff’s department. Club President Lou Ellen Werry welcomed our speaker to the meeting today. Our other special guest today was Kevin Dennis, who has made application to join Gallipolis Rotary. The invocation today was provided by Cleeland Willis. (more…)
President Lou Ellen Werry welcomed everyone to our regular morning meeting. Matt Willis gave the invocation. Our guess today was Kevin Dennis, guest of Margaret Evans, who completed a membership application for our club! Secretary Chuck Clark was back in his regular seat returning from a recent trip to Oklahoma City. Attendance was definitely down this week!
Rotary Rush Party—President Lou Ellen announced the Rotary Rush Part committee is working to organize the upcoming event. Membership Chair, Margaret Evans, commended the committee members for their great ideas and enthusiasm. We don’t have a firm location as yet, but we know the event will feature deserts and Silver Bridge coffee which is a great start!
Grant Application—President Lou Ellen announced the club will be applying for a District grant for a “Coats For Kids” project. Our President wants to focus more attention on helping the kids and promoting youth literacy in Gallia county. More details to come later.
Rotaract Club—Jodie McCalla has volunteered to chair a committee to promote and establish a possible Rotaract club at the University of Rio Grande. Please let Jodie know if you would like to serve on this important project. (more…)