The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo was pleased to recognize the March Student of the Month from Seven Oaks Elementary, Nate Price. Nate was introduced by Ann Copelan, Principal of Seven Oaks Elementary. Principal Copelan went on to inform us that Nate is a 5th grade student in the AP program. He is an avid reader with a positive attitude and a spirit of volunteerism. Nate is always helping his fellow students and is a true example of service above self. The club presented Nate with an award for "service above self" the motto for Rotarians and a gift certificate from Sonic the Irmo/Ballentine location which is delighted to reward students making great choices in our community. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael Price also attended the meeting. Congratulations to Nate and his family.
Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club Meeting
March 30, 2011
President Judy Johnson called the meeting to order. Following the invocation by Jay Seward, Lyman Whitehead followed with a minute for Health and Happiness.
Judy asked 7 Oaks Elementary School Principal Ann Copeland to introduce Nate Price, the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Student of the Month. Nate is a 5th grader who in addition to being an avid reader participates in the AGP program at school. Nate was accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Price.
Ginny Barr recognized Mrs. Glenda Childs as a Paul Harris Fellow on behalf of Beetle and Debra Bailey.
A Classification Talk was given by Vice President Larry Stohs and Jay Seward introduced our newest Rotary Member, Miss Sabrina Ceballos, Membership and Outreach Director for YMCA Northwest. Sabrina was sponsored for membership by Jay.
Announcements for the meeting were given as follows:
• Beetle Bailey needs volunteers for meeting reporters. Please see Beetle to volunteer.
• The District Conference is April 28. Registration is available on the district website.
• Blount Shepard asked for volunteers for the Adopt-A-Highway Clean up which will be held Saturday, April 9th. We will meet at Blount’s office at 8:00am for Breakfast. Clean up will begin at 8:45am and be complete by 9:30am.
• Volunteers are needed for Meals on Wheels. Please see Jim Wellman to sign up.
• Eddie Robinson presented a review of this month’s Rotary Magazine issue which included health warning signs every man should take note of. At that time, several members asked to be excused from the meeting.
• Judy asked for support for this year's Heritage “Birdies for Charity” Fundraiser. Rotarians are asked to pledge a voluntary amount for each birdie made during the Heritage Golf Tournament in Hilton Head. All proceeds will benefit Rotary International’s funding for Polio eradication. The participating Rotarian who guesses closest to how many total birdies will be made during the golf tournament without going over will win a trip to the Bahamas.
Jeanette Coulter introduced our speaker for the meeting, Mrs. Lynn Douglas, Marketing and Community Relations Director for the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Following Lynn’s presentation, the meeting was adjourned by Judy.
