THE GALLIPOLIS ROTARY CLUB

Emily Davidson was inducted into the Gallipolis Rotary Club at our regular morning meeting today.  President Lou Ellen Werry and Secretary Chuck Clark handled the honors.  Emily’s sponsor is Jodie McCalla.

President Lou opened our club meeting and ADG Matt Willis provided the invocation.  Lou Ellen welcomed guests, Jamie Sisson and guest speaker, Bill Wamsley.

Board Meeting—Our monthly club board meeting will be held this Thursday, February 24th at 4 pm at the Municipal Court Offices at 49 Olive Street.  If you need a make up, this is a great opportunity. (more…)

President Lou Ellen Werry opened the morning meeting of the Gallipolis Rotary Club and welcomed members and guests.  Matt Willis provided our invocation.  Jodie McCalla introduced her guest today, Amanda Pearce from Peoples Bank.  Lou gave an additional welcome to two Rotarians we haven’t seen in a few weeks, Kevin Petrie and Ken Porada.  It was great to have everyone at the meeting today!

Karate Seminar—President Lou announced that our club is sponsoring a spring Karate event with Holzer Medical Center and Holzer Clinic.  This weekend event is scheduled for March 18, 19, 20, and will feature Grand Master Roy Hobbs.  Many thanks go out to Lee Saltzgaber who was able to arrange for Master Hobbs to come to Gallipolis.  Chuck Clark, Bonnie McFarland, and Lee Saltzgaber have formed a planning committee and are actively promoting this event in our community.  Chuck announced that we will have a ‘Karate Minute’ at each meeting running up to the event to educate members about this martial art.

Rotary Youth Initiative—Our youth initiative committee has met a couple of times and President Lou indicated that she has contacted Bobby Gordon with the hope of involving him and the OU Ilgard Center in the planning process.

Split-The-Pot—Debbie Rhodes ran our STP for our meeting today selling the tickets and running up the small pot to $7.00!  Debbie asked our guest, Amanda Pearce, to draw the winning ticket which was held by  . . . Marlin Rose!  Marlin carefully drew for the ‘Big One’ of $141.00, but came up short with the Eight of Spades.  Not so close!  Marlin assessed the Foundation Fine against anyone who IS a Buckeye fan.  What’s with that?

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Thirty Rotarians and guests enjoyed the fellowship and hospitality of the Ariel Dater Performing Arts Center for the annual Valentine’s Dinner.  This evening meeting replaced the normal morning meeting format and provided a casual evening of fellowship with Rotarians and their guests.

Those of you (AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!), who missed this gala evening missed out an an excellent prime rib and chicken dinner with all the trimmings and dessert of Reese’s chocolate and peanut butter cake!

Check out the pictures on from our Rotary Event:

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We’re back at the Doctors’ Dining Room on next Tueday and we hope to see everyone there!  Clyde Evans will arrange our program.

President Lou Ellen called the Rotary Board meeting to order. Christmas Grant Program - Lou Ellen submitted a grant report for $573.09 total expenditures to provide Christmas gifts for 10 kids.

Rotary Scholarships - Jodie suggested that we do one $2000 scholarship to recognize our 40th year of scholarship program.  The board agreed that they are open to doing this if there is a qualified candidate.  Jodie to provide details on the Scholarship program at a future meeting.

Treasurers Report - Shawn reported that the checking account reflected paid semi annual international dues. Jodie motioned to approve the Treasurer’s Report, Shirley seconded, all were in favor.

Other Business - Resty reported that the  Gallia County Senior Citizen’s Center needs windows, and asked that Rotary contribute $1000 to project. It was decided that Rotary will contribute $500, Mel motioned, Bonnie seconded.

Mel thanked the Rotary Board for its support of his medical mission. He reminded the club that it entitles us to 2 Paul Harris fellows nominations. Mel has also nominated an extra Paul Harris fellow.

The Board also decided that we were interested in pursuing Lee’s Jiujitsu project. Lou Ellen & Chuck will work with Lee to find out more details.

Lou Ellen reported that the Polio Spaghetti Fundraiser dinner will be held the last Tuesday in April.

Chuck reported that we received a membership application from Emily Davidson for Rotary. All agreed to welcome Emily into the club.

Lou Ellen adjourned meeting.