Wednesday February 15th

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray - Irmo
Last Meeting
February 15, 2006
Reporter – Barry Johns
President Carey Hite called the meeting to order. Jim Gadsden opened with the invocation that was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Introduction/Announcements: Harvey Hoots introduced two visiting Rotarians: Dr. Fred Splittgerber, St. Andrews – Columbia and Ben Heritage, Chapin. President Hite announced that Ben Heritage’s application to move his membership from Chapin to Lake Murray – Irmo had been submitted to the Board that will meet at 7:30 a.m. on February 16, 2006. He also asked Rotarians to write to Ron Calvin, Principal of Dutch Fork High School, on behalf of Kelly Payne and INTERACT. An additional announcement was the date for clearing the running trails at Harbison State Forest on March 4, 2006.
Beetle Bailey reported that the Spring Golf Tournament at Woodcreek Farms was moving forward, yet more sponsors and players are needed for the March 20th event. The cost to field a team is $425.00 per team.
Joel Collins made an appeal to the Club and the Board regarding membership and attendance. Thirty-two out of sixty-five members were in attendance for this meeting.
John Adair announced that U.S. Congressman, James E. Clyburn, will not be the guest speaker on February 22, 2006.
Other Actions: Joel Collins distributed pictures of the young men at DJJ wearing the Club’s donated blazers at a special event, the All-Star Banquet.
Lyman Whitehead entertained us with some South Carolina humor during Health and Happiness. There were no birthday announcements.
Guest Speaker: William C. "Billy" Gibson
Billy was introduced by Chuck Larson as a life long resident of South Carolina and a forty year veteran of law enforcement. He has served as Chief Deputy, Police Chief, Public Safety Director, and Director of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran and a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy. He and his wife, Phyllis, have two children and four grandchildren.
He addressed the following points concerning South Carolina Law Enforcement:
Prior to the late 1960’s, there was no formal training for Law Enforcement.
In 1967, training needs were assessed, and in 1968, training began at SLED.
In 1970, the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy was started. In the beginning, $1.00 of each traffic ticket went to fund the Academy. It has since increased.
S.C. Department of Public Safety now manages the Academy.
Billy closed by asking each one of us to "thank a law officer when we are pulled over for helping fund training." Billy was then presented a Rotary mug by President Hite and a Rotary pin by Patty Cavanaugh.
Happy Dollars: Skey Caskey for an empty nest; Kevin Adams for 19th wedding anniversary; Chuck Larson for a grandson training with the Airborne; and Carey Hite for his wife’s winning at Bingo.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned by President Hite.

February 8th

Si Amick introduces Hank Chardos. Hank spoke to us about the history and current projects of Homeworks.

Last Week
Feb 8, 2006
Reporter: Blount Shepard

President Carey called the meeting to order and reminded everyone to sign up for the District 7770 Conference scheduled for March 23 - 26.

INTRODUCTIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sgt. at Arms, John Hanson introduced the visiting Rotarians and guests and started the CART fund coins for Alzheimer’s research. “Beetle” Bailey reported on the scheduled Spring Golf Tournament at Wood Creek Country Club. The tournament will take place March 20th. Get your sponsors, players and prizes to Beetle as soon as possible. Chuck Larsen informed the club of the Chamber luncheon where the speaker is to be Satch Krantz of the Riverbanks Zoo.

Joel Collins made an appeal to the club regarding membership and attendance. We are members of a great organization and our club has potential to support many others in our community who share the values of Rotary International. Let’s actively recruit others we come in contact with that support the Rotary objectives of world peace and understanding and service above self. Also, be conscience of your own attendance record so the directors do not have to make an uncomfortable phone call.

IN OTHER ACTION: Lyman Whitehead told us how to “break the curse” during Health and Happiness. He only needed to know the exact wording of the curse. In response someone said, “I now pronounce you man and wife”! President Carey thanked all members and Interact members that supported Blount Shepard in his efforts to coordinate Adopt-A-Hwy cleanup last Saturday. Blount also thanked those responding to the call and let everyone know that 20 bags were delivered to the landfill amounting to approximately 300 lbs. Not mentioned was the superbowl theme at the cleanup breakfast. Grits were served in a Steelers helmet and Lynn Campbell gumbo w/ venison sausage was served in a Seahawks helmet. Happy Dollars for Lyn Richard’s sale of her business; Safe travels by Ervin returning from Arkansas and for Joel and Rhonda headed to Florida; and Skee still can’t get over that his “little girl” is out on her own making her own money.

GUEST SPEAKER: Hank Chardos – Founder and Director of Homeworks†.
Alumni speaker Hank Chardos was welcomed back and he informed the club about the current projects being done by Homeworks†. He addressed their effort as follows:

Next One Day Blitz in the greater Columbia Area: Saturday April 29, 2006.
They have made improvements to over 800 houses in the last 10 years.
Churches, Building Departments and homeowners contact Homeworks† for help.
Homeworks† Emphasis:
Care and concern of volunteers for the client (homeowner).
Start with prayer. Live out the gospel message to care for one another.
Safety specific and general
Requirements for clients: Must own their home (no rentals); financial need.
They need more adult volunteers. They could be doing more if they had more adults.
There are more young adult girls volunteering than boys.
They have a new warehouse space, but are in a search for an office for 3 people.

Hank closed thankful for the upcoming 1st meeting of the Homeworks† Advisory Board on March 30th which will launch Homeworks† into a much larger playing field.

Adopt A Highway Feb 06

Club Members Jim Jeffers, Patty Cavanaugh, and Eddie Robinson and the Interact Club combine forces for our clean up project on Farming Creek Road. We also enjoyed a great breakfast courtesy of Blount Shepard .










Pictured here - Kelly Payne and members of the Dutch Fork Interact Club.