March 10 2010

Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo
Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2010

The meeting of March 10, 2010 was called to order by President Ginny Barr.

President Ginny recognized Stan Bugner who led the invocation, after which the Pledge of Allegiance was given by the body of the Club.

President Ginny recognized Kevin Meetze who advised the Club that he was working on a cabin where visiting parents could stay at the Boys Farm in Newberry, SC.  He was seeking support and construction assistance, both financially and manual labor.

President Ginny commented on the article in our current Rotarian Magazine regarding our Club's work with DJJ.  She requested that, once read, members donate their magazines to DJJ Interact Club members.  She also advised that our next meeting will be held at DJJ.

President Ginny turned the meeting over to Marylou Stinson who recognized the Teachers of the Year for Lexington/Richland School District V.  Stan Bugner then introduced guest speaker, Dr. Jim Rex, SC Superintendent of Schools.

Superintendent Rex provided a current update on our schools throughout South Carolina.  He touched on items that he classified as best of times and worst of times.  While he commented on the progress that had been made, Dr. Rex indicated that there was much more work to be done.  He commended our Club for the annual recognition of the Teachers of the Year in our school district.

The meeting was adjourned.

Reporter - Carl Manheim