June 27, 2007 Pres. Molly turns over the gavel to new Pres Beetle

Last Meeting
June 27, 2007

Reporter – Si Amick

President Molly opened her last official meeting followed by the invocation by Jim Gadsden and the Pledge of Allegiance. John Hanson introduced a host of guests including Beetle’s family which included his wife Debra, daughter Catherine and son James. In Lyman’s absence, Joel Collins delivered our Health and Happiness with a great courtroom story and we all agreed, the husband should be there for both events. Molly also announced we would be inducting 3 new members on July the 11th : Mr. Bill Brooks, Mr. Jeff Allen and Dr. David Isabell. Several birthdays were acknowledged, including Herb Harrison’s BIG “50”.

Molly opened her review of the past year from her hand written notes. Lightning hit her house and they were forced to spend the night in a hotel. She had her laptop, but no printer. Well Molly, the “old fashion” way worked fine, job well done and we are thankful your family is OK.

Dr. Lynn Campbell presented Glen Landry and the Irmo Little League’s Challenger Program with a check for $550.00. What wonderful program!

Eddie Robinson did a wonderful job with Paul Harris presentations to Catherine and James Bailey. This completes Beetle’s family, as they now have four Paul Harris fellows. What a commitment to Rotary!

Molly thanked all for a successful 2006-2007 year. Molly, thank you for your leadership and a successful year as marked by the following:
1. The establishment of an Interact Club at DJJ
2. Growth in the Dutch Fork Interact Club
· 2 college scholarships awarded
· “Alive at 25” sponsor that may have saved a young life
3. Dictionary Project
4. Harbison State Forest Project
5. Charity Golf Tournament and Art Auction
6. Great social events including Fall Oyster Roast, Christmas Social, and Summer Social at Pine Island
7. Scholarships for 2 elementary students to travel with the District Choir to Disney World
8. Home Works heater project
9. Awarded an Ambassadorial Scholarship
Note: This short list and does not include all the successful projects for 06-07.

Also presented were awards for perfect attendance: 1 yr. Jim Gadsden; 2 yrs. Patty Cavanaugh, Larry Stohs and Ginny Barr; 3 yrs. Beetle Bailey; 10 yrs. John Adair; 12 yrs. Lyman Whitehead; 16 yrs. Jeanette Coulter; and 18 yrs. Lynn Campbell. Molly asked all to stand and give a round of applause to each other for a successful year.

George McConnell then confirmed Beetle as President for the Lake Murray- Irmo Rotary
Club for the 2007-2008 Rotary year.

The meeting was concluded with Beetle’s first official act by presenting Molly with the Past Presidential pin and plaque.

We all will agree the 2006-2007 was another successful Rotary year.

Club officers and board members sworn in

New president Beetle gives outgoing President Molly a past Presidents' pin.
Past President Molly

Your new club officers
George McConnell, District President
Rotarian of the year, Rod Funderburk, with President Molly.

George McConnell swears in new club President, Beetle Bailey.

Lynn Campbell presents Glen Landry and the Irmo Little League Challenger Program with a check for $550
This is what you might look like after 18 years of perfect Rotary attendance.
Beetle Bailey presents Paul Harris fellows to Catherine and James Bailey. Also pictured - Debra Bailey and Eddie Robinson

Molly, Patty, Si, Judy, Larry

June 20, 2007

Lt. Scott Frier and Johnny Jeffcoat


Last Meeting
June 20, 2007

Reporter – Jeff Baldwin

President Molly opened the meeting followed by the invocation by Bob Berry and
the Pledge of Alliance. John Hanson introduced our visiting Rotarians and
guests. Lyman Whitehead provided Health and Happiness.

President Molly congratulated Beetle on his plans for next year, noting the
installation of Beetle and his new officers is next week. She also drew
everyone’s attention to the three proposed members in the Bulletin. Bob Berry
gave the quiz on The Rotarian Magazine, supplying all but one answer - not one
of our better showings. President Molly announced a total of $550 was donated
to the Irmo Little League’s Challenger program.

Johnny Jeffcoat introduced guest speaker, Lt. Scott Frier, Deputy Commander of
the Major Crimes Unit of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. He has over 20
years service in multiple roles with our Sheriff’s Department. He described
the Major Crimes Unit, covering its major areas including Violent Crimes,
Domestic Violence, Gang Investigations, Financial Crimes, Victim Assistance
and Arson. He discussed each area in depth, giving us an appreciation of the
scope of each and the impact of these crimes on the victim as well as the
community in general. In closing he described the close cooperation between
Richland and Lexington County Sheriff’s jurisdictions as well as the role of
the Lexington County Sheriff as the Director of Public Safety, permitting one
call for any type assistance needed.

President Molly closed the meeting by announcing the long awaited arrival of
the new name badges - note the bar code on the bottom of the badge, yes Big
Brother will be tracking you.

June 13 2007

Last Meeting
June 13, 2007

Reporter – Greg Downs

President Molly called the meeting to order. Chris Joye provided the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Lyn Richards delivered Health & Happiness.

A rundown on our June 6th Summer Social/barbecue at Pine Island was given.

At our May 30th meeting, Glen Landry, Executive Director of the Irmo Little League had mentioned the need to recruit $500 sponsorships for the League’s Challenger Program. At the beginning of meeting, we held just over $250 toward such a sponsorship. A special bucket was then passed around for donations.

Joel Collins introduced our guest speaker, Gregg Morton, President of Southeastern Division of AT&T. Gregg graduated Clemson University in 1978. He opened by giving an update on his daughter, Katie.

Gregg recently spent time in Washington, DC office for AT&T. Gregg’s message partially entailed the recent merger of BellSouth and AT&T. He also described the many competitors now in the communications industry and the upcoming product lines in television, internet and telephone. Gregg spoke about the conflict involving “Net Neutrality” and the idea of government vs. private management of the internet. Gregg’s assistant, Henrietta Baskins, helped him in his presentation.

By end of meeting, our goal to raise a full $500 for sponsorship for Challenger Program was met and surpassed!

President Molly adjourned meeting.

Note from Pres Molly - Ambassadorial Scholarship Success

See below - a memo from RI regarding the Ambassadorial Scholarship Programs and the Universities that partner with local Rotary Clubs to produce candidates. I attribute the success of our own USC's candidates to the in-depth partnership our own club has built and the time, attention, coaching and guidance our club members - specifically Rod Funderburk and George Staples - have provided these students! Congratulations!!! Your hard work (and your contributions, Rotarians, to the Foundation) has given many young people incredible opportunities!! This - to me - is what Rotary is about! GREAT JOB!!

Molly

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Renée Stephenson, Educational Programs (847) 866-3314 or click here for information

DATE: 24 May 2007



New class of Rotary Scholars selected to spread goodwill and understanding

(EVANSTON, Ill. USA-) – More than 850 university students from 50 countries have been selected to receive a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship. The program, designed to promote international understanding and goodwill, is one of Rotary’s leading efforts to bridge cultures and promote peace around the world. The students will study abroad during the 2007-08 academic year.

The scholarships give students the opportunity to study in one of the almost 170 countries where Rotary clubs are located. While abroad, Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars speak to Rotary clubs and districts, schools, civic organizations, and other forums where they act as “ambassadors of goodwill” in addition to providing community service.

Through scholarships totaling approximately US$15 million, recipients from some 60 countries studied in more than 80 nations in 2006-07.
The top five alma maters of the 2007-08 Ambassadorial Scholars are:

1. University of South Carolina (9 scholars)
2. Northwestern University, University of California-Berkeley (8)
3. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (7)
4. Georgetown University and University of Florida (6)
5. University of Georgia, Brown University, Stanford University, College of William and Mary (5)

The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships program is the world’s largest privately-sponsored international scholarship program for university-level studies. Focused on humanitarian service, personal diplomacy, and academic excellence, the program has sponsored more than 38,000 Rotary Scholars abroad since it began in 1947. The program’s alumni include Paul Volcker Jr, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Philip Lader Former Ambassador to the UK, David Mulford, US Ambassador to India, and Roger Ebert, popular Film Critic.

For additional information visit: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html

Rotary Summer Social June 2007

We gathered with St. Andrews Rotary at beautiful Pine Island and enjoyed an evening of fun, fellowship, and bar b que.