September 23rd

September 23, 2009

Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo

President Ginny called the meeting to order at 7:45 am. John Adair gave the invocation and led us with the pledge of allegiance. Lyman Whitehead gave a quick dose of Health and Happiness and Happy Dollars. Darren Morris was the lead off (our guest speaker) along with Nathan, Joel, Skey, Carrie, and Lyman.

President Ginny reminded us about next weeks meeting... its going to be at Alodia's Cucina. President Ginny passed around a sign up sheet for Meals on Wheels. Jim Wellman gave us an up-date on Okra-Man Struttin (this Weekend Sept. 25, 26 2009.... Friday/Saturday).

Chip Lyerly is a proud new Grandfather!

October 28 is our Shadow-Day program. Don't forget to sign-up!

George Staples reminded us about the project in Durban, South Africa for children with AIDS. We partnered with the Spring Valley Club to establish the project with $3,000. With the Matching Grant from the Rotary Foundation we now have $21,000.00 toward the project.

Our PolioPlus fund raiser is coming up soon.

April 24th is Earth Day and the date of our Bicycle Rally fund raiser.

Nathan Ballentine introduced our speaker today. His name is Darren Morris he is the owner of SORD a security company that has taken him all over the world. Darren has spent 19 years in law enforcement. He is like a big body guard! Guarding folks the likes of Josh Grogan. He has been anything from patrolman to SWAT division commander. Drug raids to felony arrests.

Darren got to train in Brazil where he goes back on occasions. He started his business full time in 2004 the same year he got in to the music business (Keeping Rock Stars Safe). He has been to the pentagon for formal training on National Security, started another business, Columbia Fight House (MMA) and is also an Actor. Very busy fellow.

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Skey Caskey