Archive for December, 2010

Proclamation for Don & Alvera Robinson

Friday, December 31st, 2010

DSC07586On December 30, 2010, club Secretary Chuck Clark presented Don & Alvera Robinson the following proclamation for the 60th wedding anniversary.

Don and Alvera have been tireless in their faithful service to Gallipolis Rotary and have worked EVERY Bob Evans Festival Ice Cream fundraiser since the festival began.  That’s 40 years of faithful service! We enthusiastically congratulate Don and Alvera for their 60th wedding anniversary and their support of Gallipolis Rotary.  Thank you, PDG Mel Simon for providing the photo!

Proclamation for Don & Alvera Robinson  (PDF Version)

Board Meeting 12-30-2010

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Members Present: Lou Ellen Werry, Shawn Siders, Chuck Clark, Jodie McCalla

Lou Ellen asked club to help cover the Christmas project. She needs $60 to cover the expenses. Chuck motioned to cover, Jodie seconded, all in favor.

Lou Ellen also mentioned that we needed to nominate Paul Harris Fellows.  She will send an email to the Board. She also mentioned that Kevin Petrie on leave of absence as of this week.  It was also decided that we will have the Valentine’s dinner the week before Valentine’s Day this year.

Treasurers report:

Shawn reported that the biggest change in the checking account was due to a $3000 contribution to the investment fund. We also donated $1000 to the outreach pantry, and $499.50 was for Christmas party. Shawn will look into paying bills with our OVB credit cards to receive rewards to use for possible fundraising options.   Shawn also reported there was an increase in investments from market and the $3000 contribution.

Shawn reported that as of Jan 1, $1917.50 in dues were outstanding.

Chuck will send letter to Rotarians that have been inactive and have not paid their dues.

Secretary’s Report: 

Chuck reported we have 43 members for 2010. December attendance was 71%.

Chuck suggested sending Don & Alvera congratulations for their 60th anniversary. Board agreed.

Lou Ellen adjourned the meeting.

Rotarians Celebrate!

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

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Christmas 2010

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Gallipolis Rotarians celebrated with a Christmas Dinner and Ornament Exchange in place of the regular morning meeting.  We enjoyed meeting a number of special guests: Tiffany Butcher, guest of Jodie McCalla; and our Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, Elaine Householder and her parents, Mark and Marti HouseholderEmily Dailey brought her grandson to enjoy the evening.

More pictures are available on our club’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/gallipolisrotary.

Reminder: This is the last official meeting of this year and our next meeting will be Tuesday MORNING, January 4, 2011.  Have a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2011/2012 Board Members Announced

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Congratulations to our 2011/2012 Rotary Board Members: 

Shirley Doss - 2011 President

Jodie McCalla - 2011 Vice President (2012 President Elect)

Shawn Siders - Treasurer

Chuck Clark - Secretary

Lou Ellen Werry - Past President

Debbie Saunders

Lee Saltzgaber

Shana Booher

Paul Koch