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Jan 28 2009

January 28, 2009
Reporter Si Amick

President Robinson called upon Scott Mosley to open the meeting with a word of prayer followed by the pledge of allegiance. John Hanson asked that all remember to contribute to the cart fund each week and then introduced the visitors. Lynn did a wonderful job with health and happiness and now we all know we still have a major problem in Washington.

Remember the district conference is May,19 2009. Please see Jeanette Coulter about registration.

We had two classification speeches by Mr. Jeff Baldwin and Chief Brian Buck. Both did a wonderful job and it is always interesting to learn about the personal lives of our members.

President Robinson presided over the induction of our two newest members Zeke Riddle and Michael Cromer. Zeke is with Prudential Palmetto Realtors and Michael is with First Community Bank. A warm Rotary welcome to you both.

Lynn Richards introduced her husband, Dr. John E. Richards as our speaker.

Dr. Richards is the Interim Chair at USC’s Psychology Department where his primary studies are the brain activities of infants. He has been instrumental in obtaining major grants for the USC’s Psychology Department for this important work. He performed test on Ginny and Eddie, which they both passed with flying colors. We must remember these are the same test that one year old children routinely pass.

Dr. Richards is currently the principal investigator on two research grants. A grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, focuses on the development of sustained attention in infants ranging in ages from two to six months. Dr. Richards also received a grant from the National Science Foundation, Major Research Instrumentation Award, to develop a high-density EEG/ERP laboratory for the study of developmental cognitive neuroscience.

Dr. Richards has three related research themes:
• The first theme is the development of sustained attention in young infants. This attention phase may be distinguished from other types of attention (e.g., stimulus orienting, automatic interrupt, attention termination). Sustained attention shows developmental changes from 2 to 6 months of age and is closely related to changes in the brain centers controlling attention.

• The second theme is the development of extended fixations to television programs in the first two years. Young infants do not distinguish between abstract patterns and story-like television programs, but at the end of two years young children do.
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• Third, Dr. Richards is now using EEG and ERP in the study of saccade planning, its development in the first few months of infancy, and its relation to cortical areas controlling eye movements. He also is using structural MRI of infants along with ERP to study the cortical sources of the behavior associated with planned eye movements.

Jan 21 2009

Dori Enderle and President Eddie

Former President Beetle with birthday hat and Family


Reporter Notes: Kevin Meetze / 1/21/09

Announcements:

1. Judy Johnson announced Bowling Tournament Sat Feb 28
2. Jim Wellman asked members to turn in community service forms
3. Update your email with Eddie if you are not getting meeting notices
4. District Conference will be March 19-22 here in Columbia (no meeting that week)

Guest Speaker / Ms. Dori Enderle

• Rod Funderburk introduced our speaker as our clubs ambassadorial scholarship recipient
• Ms. Enderlee is a native Texan and is in her fifth year at USC
• She enjoys dancing, teaching dance, and is a member of the USC dance team
• She volunteers with other USC students to help children in the Waverly Community
• She plans on attending graduate school and would like to work for the State Department in the Foreign Service.
• She spent 2 ½ months in China and Taiwan.
• Along with the people and history she especially loved the food.
• She explained that Taiwan is a democratic country but it is considered by China as a Province. In her view the citizens were satisfied with the political situation and understood that economically they had to maintain good ties with China.
• She lived and studied in Taipei which has many modern western influences.
• Regarding language, the people speak many different dialects which were very confusing. Also the business people adopt a western name related to their business. Some examples were her Rotary contact, Mr. Lawyer, and some others like Mr. Electronics.
• She concluded her presentation by teaching our club how to say “hello” (Ni Hao), “America” (Mei Guo), “Rotary” (Fu Lun), and “Thank You” (Xie Xie)

Natascha Mattich and John Adair

Jan 14 2009

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo held its meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the SCE&G Lake Murray Training Center. Following the invocation, pledge of allegiance, recognition of Beetle Bailey’s birthday, and introduction of guests, Jim Landreth spoke to the Club about Environmental Upgrades at some of the SCE&G Power Plants.
Landreth spoke about changes occurring as a result of the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). Two of the goals are to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by 60% and mercury by 40% starting January 1, 2010. SCE&G is installing state of the art technology to move towards achieving those goals. The Cope Station in Orangeburg has spent $64 million to implement measures to reduce nitrogen emissions (NOx) into the atmosphere by 90% from that plant. Landreth said that nuclear plants are a good source of clean energy for the long term and should be the most inexpensive as well.
SCE&G received the 2006 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award for its work in building the new Lake Murray dam. That project was one of the three South Carolina projects which were finalists in the competition (the other two were the Arthur G. Ravenel Jr. bridge in Charleston and the Liberty Bridge in Greenville).
President Eddie announced that the next board meeting would be Jan. 16 at Panera Bread restaurant on Bower Parkway at 7:30 a.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Jan 7 2009

January 7, 2009

Reporter-- Jim Wellman


President Eddie Robinson called the meeting to order. John Adair gave the invocation, after which followed the Pledge of Allegiance.

John Hanson introduced our visiting Rotarians.

Lyman Whitehead entertained us with his usual message of humor and good cheer.

Marsha Medway of the Five Points Rotary Club announced effective this week that their club has changed their meeting place to the Columbia Convention Center. Their meeting time of 1:00 PM each Friday would remain the same.

Ginny Barr asked each member who attended our recent meeting at DJJ to complete a survey outlining their experience there. Our feedback would be used as a training tool to help those students who are looking at the hospitality industry as a potential career.

John Adair and Bob Moseley reminded us that as part of our vocational meeting program that our next meeting would be held at the SCE&G training facility at the Lake Murray dam. We will meet at our usual time to enjoy breakfast and a tour of the dam area.

Jack Terrell requested that our members help the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission in their long range planning process by completing a survey, either on-line or a hard copy. This survey will be used to access the wants and needs of this community as it relates to its recreational needs.

President Eddie Robinson presented the following nomination report from the Board:
Larry Stohs – secretary and Jeanette Coulter – treasurer for the next Rotary year. He asked if there were any additional nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the candidates were elected by acclamation. Congratulations to each of the fine Rotarians.

A Happy Dollar session was held with many Rotarians showing that we all have much to be thankful for.

Our own Dr. Rosalie Browning, her husband Jim Browning and Dr. Karen Greenfield presented a program that shared with us their experiences on a recent mission to Huaraz Peru. During that trip they helped provide medical and other services to people in four villages in that area. Their slide show indicated an area of much natural beauty but much poverty as well. Their efforts were inspiring to us all.

President Eddie Robinson adjourned the meeting and wished us all a good week.

Adopt a Highway December 2008

Nov 19 2008

Rotary Minutes 11-19-08

President Eddie made an important announcement at the beginning of the November 19 meeting of the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club. This information was a reminder that there will be no meeting next week, November 26, in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Emilie Keene informed Rotarians of the Christmas party that will be held Monday evening, December 15, at Chestnut Hill Plantation. Plans are to start at 6-6:30 p.m.

A special donation was made from our club to the Meals on Wheels program at the Senior Services Divsion of the Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission.

The program was given by Chief Daniel Johnson, Chief Deputy at the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Chief Johnson discussed the benefits of his experience as a GSE member on a team to Sweden in 2004. He summed up his experience as "Challenging Your Limits While Expanding Your Boundaries." He has found traveling internationally and experiencing new cultures to be most beneficial not only to him personally but also to the law enforcement profession. Sheriff Lott has been most influential in allowing law enforcement officers to participate in various international cultural exchange trips. Chief Johnson pointed out our need for global experience in the global world of the 21st century. It is important for employees to care globally, and learning about other cultures helps to facilitate that attitude. The Richland County Sheriff's Department has implemented several new policies learned from law enforcement agencies of other countries. Chief Johnson encouraged Rotarians to participate as GSE team leaders and to recommend non-Rotarian employees to serve as team members.

Nov 12 2008

rotary nov 12

The meeting was called to order by president Eddie Robinson. The invocation was presented by John Adair. Health and happiness was well received from Lyman Whitehead.

Joel Collins congratulated Eddie Robinson on behalf of the club for receiving the prestigious “Distinguished Service Award” from the Clemson Alumni Club.

We were reminded of our Christmas Party at Chestnut Hills Monday, Dec 15, 6:30 PM.

We were also reminded of Rotary’s requirement to attend at least 50 % of the meetings; we can make up, even on the internet.

Two prospective new members are Charlene Amick, RN, Clinical documentation specialist, and Brian Buck, Irmo Chief of Police.

Laura Adair was our guest speaker. Laura is a media specialist at Irmo elementary school. She is also “Teacher of the Year”. Laura presented slides and an interesting presentation of some of the responsibilities of a media specialist, such as : maintaining the library, researching sources, internet oversight, circulation desk, assist teachers, help with biographies, computer lab, and other responsibilities. Although Laura says the internet is gaining in importance, she fells books will always be with us.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 AM.

Reporter: Mike McClay

November 5 2008

ROTARY MINUTES 11/05/08

The meeting was called to order by President Eddie Robinson. Health and Happiness was presented by Lyman Whitehead. Judy Johnson reminded the membership of the Irmo Chamber Auction on November 13.

Classification Talks were delivered by Bill Kopelman at Carolina First and Brooks Williams at Ballentine Group.

The Interact Group at DJJ raised funds and their current Preisdent presented a check for $300 to Special Olympics. The Interact Group challenged the Rotary Membership to meet that donation and the Membership donated $328.

Our speaker was Elliott Epps, Director of City Year.

In 1994 Elliott attended a Servathon and embraced the idea of 1 year of service to the community. City Year encourages young people (18 – 25 years) to give 1 year of service and leadership to country. Columbia’s City Year program is one of 18 in the United States. It gives young people a chance to make a change for the good of the world.

For more information their website is www.cityyear.org

October 29 2008

October 29, 2008 – Minutes for the Lake Murray Rotary Club Meeting. Submitted by Lyn Richards.

The meeting was opened with our invocation given by Chris Joye. John Hanson introduced our visitors, and this being the Wednesday before the election, we were graced with the presence of Political candidates Joe Wilson and Chip Huggins, along with other visitors. Lyman delivered health and happiness. Jay Stewart has transferred his membership to our club, and was congratulated and welcomed by President Eddy. Kelly Payne was congratulated on being selected as Walmart’s Teacher of the Year. Patty Cavanaugh made a special presentation to Joel Collins as a Rotary Foundation Benefactor.

Happy Dollars were led by Judy Johnson, who gave out “treats”, including an ornament in support of the Babcock Center. Contributions were lively.

Our speaker, Converse A. Chellis, III, the South Carolina State Treasurer, was introduced by Lyman Whitehead. Mr. Chellis spoke to us about the State Treasurer’s Office on two fronts: some of the interesting accomplishments of the office, and what is going on in Columbia. For Mr. Chellis, safeguarding the assets of South Carolina is paramount.

After weathering two budget cuts of more than 3%, Mr. Chellis’s office has created a task force of 17 people who unanimously created and adopted a plan to fund the “unfunded mandate” of COLAs (cost of living increases) of $9.8 billion, while saving SC taxpayers over $3 billion. The office has returned over $11 million in unclaimed property to SC residents, up from a previous average per year of $6 million. They have attracted more SC residents to the Future Scholars Program. What used to have a 53% participation from non-residents has turned into a 55% participation by residents. He has been actively managing the “Bid South Carolina” program, where banks are encouraged to bid for money that the banks in turn use to loan to consumers. His audit background as a CPA has made it important to him to perform due diligence on the state’s investments. He keeps an eye on preservation of principal as well as maximizing earnings; and he closely monitors reserve accounts for security and adequacy.

In Columbia, he was glad to note that the Budget and Control board did not opt for across-the-board spending cuts, but had targeted spending cuts.

In closing, he stressed the importance of integrity in the State Treasurer’s Office. He cited all the influences in his life that have stressed this attribute: family, church, scouting, team sports, his Citadel education, his CPA profession, and his community service with Rotary.

October 22 2008

President Eddie opened the meeting with the invocation by Jim Gadsden with thePledge of Allegiance following. John Hansen introduced guests, noting the strongpresence of our Interact Club members. Chief Buck of the Irmo Police Deaprtment wasalso introduced. Lyman Whitehead got multiple responses to birthdays andanniversaries, but no divorces noted. He also provided an update on the smartblonde on the golf course. Lynn Campbell updated everyone on the October issue of the Rotarian Magazine withoutsubjecting us to a quiz – that is on the agenda for next month. George Staples gave President Eddie two flags from his recent trip to South Africawhich focused on potential sites for a Rotary sponsored orphanage, an internationalproject involving our Club. Dena Englekens and John Freeman from our Interact Club at Dutch Fork High Schoolgave classification talks with John and our speaker exchanging comments on John'supcoming graduation. Our speaker was Dr. Herb Berg, Interim Superintendent for Lexington-Richland SchoolDistrict V. Herb noted the effort involved over 25+ years to build up the qualityand reputation of our schools, which he vividly demonstrated by comparing homeprices in adjacent communities with school systems not as highly rated as ours. Heprovided background and facts supporting the need for the bond referendum on theballot next month to ensure the quality of our school system does not begin tofalter. The bond will support improvements in some of our older schools, while newbuildings will reduce the student population in others to the number of studentsthat the schools were designed to accommodate. The District V website also providesmore information on the school system and bond issues as well as the views of theSchool Board candidates in the upcoming election.-- Jeffrey W. Baldwin, FACHELighthouse Healthcare Associates, LLC

Oct 15 2008

Rotary Minutes – October 15, 2008

The meeting was called to order by Eddie Robinson and the invocation was given by Lyn Richards.

Ginny Barr presented Perfect Attendance Awards for 07-08 year.

Receiving awards were:

Beetle Bailey

Lynn Campbell

Patty Cavanaugh

Jeannette Coulter

Rod Funderburk

Larry Stohs

Lyman Whitehead

Eddie Robinson inducted two new members to our Club, Bill Kopelman and Brooks Williams.

It was announced that Gov. Sanford would be speaking at the Chapin Sunrise Club on Thursday, 10/16/08, at 7:30 am. All were invited to attend.

New Club Bylaws were distributed for review and discussion. After a few questions, the Bylaws were approved by the club membership. Many thanks to Jeff Allen for his hard work in drafting our new rules.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

September 24 2008

Irmo Lake Murray Rotary Club

Meeting Minutes

September 24, 2008

President Eddie Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m. followed by the invocation by Theresa Miley

John Hanson introduced several guests and visitors.

Visiting Rotarians:

Jay Seward – Columbia Club

David Braugth Columbia Club

Fred Medway Five Points Club

Lyman Whitehead delivered our Health and Happiness thoughts for the day.

Announcements:

Lyn Campbell shared interesting exerts from an article in The Rotarian Magazine about the personality characteristics of the last 4 generations.

Jim Wellman announced (and pleaded) that we still needed volunteers to man our booth at the Okra Strut Friday and Saturday.

Emily King reminded the club about the Fall Social Wednesday Oct 1^st 5:30 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Park. There will be no morning meeting on the 1^st.

Program

“Shadow Day”
President Robinson introduced John Adair and Kelly Payne who have worked hard on this year’s “Shadow Day”. Dutch Fork High School students spent the day on the job with their Rotarian mentors. John shared inspirational words about the importance of mentoring young people and the positive impact that each of us can have on the lives of others. Several members shared their plans for the day and introduced their Shadows. The program was closed with an inspirational poem read by John’s wife Ellen..

Thanks to John, Kelly and all the members who contributed to this important Rotary function.

Member Student(s)

Judy Johnson Jessica Grant and Ashely Frietas

Maria Hargrave Rachel Baldwin, Hope Stanley, and Alyssa Scott

Bob Berry Reggie Gallant and Terah Counts

Dr. Minhas Kaitlyn Ward, Adrienne Hinton, and Paige Record

Ben Heritage Rachel Brown

Eddie Robinson Sarah Payne, Jordan Riley and Cameron Sandel

Irmo PD Chris Spry, Carlton Gregory, and Christian Greene

Theresa Miley Bradlee Koon

Blount Shepard Kirsten Hulon

John Adair Bobby Grant

Skey Caskey Bobby Livingston

Larry Stohs Ryan Smith

The meeting was adjourned by President Robinson at 8:30 a.m.

Respectfully submitted by:

Jack Terrell

September 17 2008

President, Eddie called the meeting to order and Stan Bugner led us in theinvocation and pledge. The introduction of visitors and guest followed. Emily andCourtney were here pursuing an infamous scholarship from Rotary. Stan Bugner gave us his version of health and happiness. Larry Stohs reminded usabout Shadow Day and invited us to join him in shadowing some of our young folks.Sign up and receive a T-shirt. We also passed around a sign up sheet for Okra Strut.Plan to attend we all have lots of fun. Jenny Barr introduced our speaker Jim Knight. Jim is from the South Carolina Dept.of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. He was here to talk to us about "Illegal Aliensand Private Employment " Census says that South Carolina has the fastest growingillegals, it all boils down to is effected July 1, 2009, The new Law will come intoeffect. that will effect employers who hire illegals. First offense must becorrected with in 3 days. Second offense they shut down the business. If LL&Rdetermines the rules were broken they contact Department of Home Land Security.(Making for a bad day, worse) You can use E-verify service to help business verifypersons. Jim, answered questions form Ben. Kevin, Blunt, Scott and Chip. I just could nothear what was said:) Kelly Pane thanked all who supported the students during a recent project. Meeting adjourned

September 10 2008

Last Meeting
September 10, 2008

Reporter Barry Johns

President Eddie Robinson opened the meeting followed by the invocation by Ginny Barr. John Hanson introduced several guests and visitors. Lyn Richards delivered our Health and Happiness and recognized several birthdays and anniversaries.

Kelly Payne announced that WACH FOX TV has shown an interest in promoting INTERACT. The station may feature INTERACT at Dutch Fork High School.

Okra Strut sign up sheets were passed around to staff the Rotary booth at the Okra Strut. The dates for the event are Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27.

John Adair announced that Job Shadow Day for Dutch Fork High School students will be September 24. He encouraged all to participate.

Dr. Minhas spoke of his faith and his personal journey.

INTERACT students, Bobby and Jessica Grant, introduced themselves to the Club and spoke of their families, their interests, and their dreams.

Bill Danielson introduced our guest speaker, Morihiko Nakahara, Director of the South Carolina Philharmonic. Mr. Nakahara spoke of his initial interview process and why he likes Columbia. He explained why the Arts are important, reminding us of the social, educational, and economic impact that the Arts have on our community. He also spent time educating us on the role of a Conductor/Director as he leads in practice and in concerts.

President Eddie Robinson closed the meeting.

September 3 2008

A fine crowd gathered today fo our weekly Rotary breakfast meeting at Seven Oaks Park. Our esteemed President, Eddie Robinson, for those of you who haven't attended in awhile, opened the meeting. Bob Berry gave a thoughtful prayer, thanking the good lord for all our blessings. John Hanson introduced zero guests which is quite unusual. We did, however have a gaggle of Interact students in attendance, which is always nice to see. Kelly Payne gave a brief report on that clubs activities and membership which now stands at over 100 Dutch Fork High Schoolers.

Lyman Whitehead, as always, wowed us with some humor about a couple senior citizens and a Chicken, or was that a Gamecock. We tried to ask Beetle Bailey for confirmation but he was still licking his "Bama" wounds!!

Joel Collins then asked the club to interact more with the interact club kids (and vice versa). We are all creatures of habit and should do a better job of interacting with these great kids. Also, don't forget the Interact club's Kick - Off Party at Gatsbee's on September 15th at 6pm.

Jim Wellman, Okra Strut Chair, showed us the new t-shirt and reminded us of our "service above self" credo. Everyone needs to be active with this years Okra Strut on the last weekend of September. Sign up sheets will be forth coming.

John Adair provided a wonderful educational meeting last week and our thanks go out to him and his lovely wife for hosting the club. He also mentioned "Shadow Day" coming up on September 24. Please sign up. That is a fun half day with the leaders of tomorrow!

Happy dollars galore got kicked off by "yours truly" and continued until almost lunch time. I demanded an accounting from President Eddie but he was last seen boarding a flight to Mexico, I think.

Our speaker was Kim Bowers of our host location, the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission. He heads up the Senior Services division. Kim discussed the ICRC's Council on Aging, one of only four statewide affiliated with a recreational department. They provide both generational programs as well as community involvement programs. Some of the services provided include, Meals on Wheels, nutritional and phsical activities, temporary medical equipment, case managers, senior games and Project Love (Let Older Volunteers Educate) with Leaphart and Chapin Elementary schools. Many questions followed. It is great to see services expanded for our senior citizens and better yet to volunteer to serve them.

The meeting was adjourned by President Eddie. Next week, September 10th, we are very excited to have the new Maestro of the SC Philharmonic, Morihiko Nakahara speak at our club. I will be introducing him as I have begun to get to know him since I am on the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic. Fellow Board Member, Harold Crawford and I ask that you all attend to meet Morahiko, he is a talented and energetic guy. I look forward to seeing you there.

Past President
Bill Danielson

August 27 2008

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Rotary Club of Lake Murray- Irmo
Vocational Service Off-Site Visit
Adair Piano

President Eddie Robinson called the meeting to order. Visitors and Interact students were introduced and welcomed to the meeting. The breakfast meeting was conducted in the Parish Hall at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church

2nd Annual Interact Club Kickoff
Kelly Payne reported that the 2nd Annual Interact Club Kickoff was scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2008 from 6pm – 9pm. The kick off will be held at Gatsbee’s Restaurant located at 7585 Saint Andrews Road, Irmo, SC. The lasagna dinner is $5 per person. Kelly encouraged club members to get involved with this event to welcome the Interact members back and to encourage them. If you would like more information contact Kelly Payne the Interact/Rotary Advisor at 803.767.0875.

Okra Strutt
Jim Wellman reported that the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo would be selling t-shirts at the Okra Strutt this year. A sign up sheet will be passed around during the September 3, 2008 meeting. Jim provided a sample of the t-shirt design for club members to preview.

Health and Happiness
Health and happiness was given by Lyman Whitehead.

Shadow Day
John Adair reminded the club that Shadow Day was scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2008. John indicated that he needed additional volunteers (about 12) to sign up to allow a student to shadow them for half of a day.

Classification Speeches
Nathan Ballentine and Emilie Keene both conducted classification speeches during the meeting.

On Site Vocational Tour of Adair Piano
When the business meeting was adjourned the club moved to Adair Piano for the on-site vocational tour of Adair Piano. John and Ellen Adair welcomed Rotary members to their store and provided a tour of the facility and an overview of: craftsman architecture, history of building, history of the piano, history of the business, new players and products, digital and musical instrument digital interface. Ellen Adair provided a demonstration of the Rinky Tinky Piano.

John Adair reported that the next off site visit would be at the Lake Murray Dam and Bob Moseley was coordinating that for the club.

Reporter – Marylou Stinson

August 20 2008

Kathryn Barton, Director of the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office Juvenile Arbitration Program with Ginny Barr and Chip Lyerly




Rod Funderburk with Courtney Gibson

Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club Meeting August 20, 2008 Report:

President Eddie Robinson brought the meeting to order, John Adair gave our invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. John Hanson, Sergeant-at-Arms, announced visiting Rotarians David Braught and John Stewart of the Columbia Rotary Club and Fred Medway of the Five Points Club. Jeff Baldwin introduced Bill Kopelman as his guest and Kevin Metz introduced his daughter, Lily, a second grader at River Springs, who he said had been mooching off of him all summer so he was taking her to work today.

Health and Happiness was given by Lyman Whitehead. Congratulations to Johnny and Pat Jeffcoat who are celebrating their 42^nd wedding anniversary.

John Adair told us that Shadow Day will be September 24, 2008. A sign-up sheet was passed for Rotarians to host a student for half a day (no lunch to follow this year).

John announced on August 27, 2008 we will be meeting at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Parrish Hall for breakfast and then a vocational service off-site visit next door to Adair Piano on Lake Murray Boulevard.

President Robinson said that Jack Terrell’s mother has passed and to remember the family in our prayers.

Lynn Campbell gave us a quiz on The Rotarian magazine.

Rod Funderburk gave a Foundation Scholarship update. We had two winners last year. This year, we sponsored three students and all three were winners! Courtney Gibson visited with us today and will be traveling to Ecuador and studying Spanish. Jessica Silvaggio and Emily Stanek are the two other winners:

- Emily Stanek – May 08 graduate of USC with a major in Sociology. She was seeking an academic year Ambassadorial scholarship to Mexico.

- Courtney Gibson – May 08 graduate of USC with a major in Political Science. She was seeking a 3-Cultural month scholarship to study Spanish in Ecuador.

- Jessica Silvaggio – junior at USC majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish. She was seeking a 3-month Cultural scholarship to study Spanish in Spain.

We are looking for scholarship candidates for next year and were asked to be thinking about potential candidates and Foundation giving. We have the opportunity to sponsor two applicants. Lynn Campbell added that since 1964, figures for Rotary Foundation amount to $1.8 billion. Rod thanked his committee (John Wilkins, Emilie Keane, Ginny Barr and Patty Cavanaugh) for helping with the interview process. George Staples praised Rod for the work he does with the Foundation.

We had a very successful giving and sharing of Happy Dollars. Thanks to all who participated! President Robinson reminded us of the CART fund.

Ginny Barr introduced our guest speaker, Kathryn Barton, Director of the 11^th Circuit Solicitor’s Office Juvenile Arbitration Program. Ms. Barton has been Director since 1990 and has been the recipient of many awards for her work in this capacity. She gave a history of Youth Services which became the Arbitration Program in 1983. There are approximately 85 volunteers in the 11^th Circuit. There is a 24 hour mandatory training course for the juveniles. The juveniles are between the ages of 12 to 17, mostly white males, but the program is starting to see a lot of female offenders. Volunteers meet with the juveniles for one hour follow-ups for 90 days. The Arbitration Program has a 90% success rate. However, if they are put at DJJ, there is a 70% chance they will reoffend.

Ms. Barton said there is a “how to say no” program at USC for female offenders. This program involves touring prisons, sheriff’s departments, Midlands Tech (regarding GED programs), Carolina Wildlife, fire departments and nursing homes. It has been found that kids love responsibility. One of the courses teaches team work and requires the kids to write essays about their experiences. She said they have never had a negative essay and the kids find it a learning experience. Volunteers are also taught to recognize gang symbols. Ms. Barton said that gangs are in every school district, in every level of social strata. She said that more drugs are seen in affluent areas.

In summary, Ms. Barton said that it only takes a little bit to change the path of a child.

President Robinson presented Ms. Barton with a speaker’s gift. He announced the meeting would be at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and Adair Piano next week. The meeting was adjourned.

Reporter - Patty Cavanaugh

Our Club's Scholarship Recipients - And How to Reach Them

Carey,

The two scholarship recipients that the club sponsored in 2007 will be leaving around August 25^th to participate in their scholarship program. Each of them will be posting journal entries on blog sites during their adventure and friends, Rotarians, and supporters are invited to keep up with them through those blogs.

- Samantha Martin will be going to Ireland for an academic year. Her blog site address is http://peaceandapint.blogspot.com.

- Ashley Rhoderick will be going to Egypt for 3 months. Her blog site address is http://arhoderick.wordpress.com.

Linking to their blogs through the Lake Murray-Irmo blog site would be wonderful. Please pass this information on to the club members.

Rod Funderburk

Aug 13 2008

Miller Macarthur answering Lynn Campbell’s auto question at Wednesday’s meeting while Patty Cavanaugh looks on. Photo by John Adair

President Eddie called the meeting to order.

John Hanson (Sgt of Arms) introduced our visitors and our interact team from Dutch Fork High School.

Lyman Whitehead gave us a great Health and Happiness story. His wife Joann is home and is doing well. Lyman thank our club members for their prayers, visits, thoughts for his wife during this trying time.

Lyman knows how to run all house machinery now. (washing machine, dryer, dish washer, etc)


Announcements:

· Larry Stohs – Need contact information for all members. Please update the information or call Larry with updates.

· Patty Cavanaugh – Foundation Update – approximately $900,000 - -new district record

o Major Donors – 21 new ones –

o Each club asked to give $1000 per year for Polio plus.

· John Adair – 2 weeks (27th) from today the meeting will be at Adair Piano. Later going to Dam Power House.

· September 24 – Shadow day – Please sign up 9 am to 12

Comments from President Eddie: Service above Self –

· Club members will be asked to help our club. Expect a call.

Classification Speeches:

Marie Hargrave

· relatively new member

· USC grad

· Columbia is home

· 2 children

· Palmetto Health Foundation – job

· Likes to read, cook, traveling

· Member of Youth Core Board


Speaker: Miller McArthur

Owner of Men @ Work

1112 Meredith Dr

Just of Lake Murray Blvd

Columbia, SC 29212

(803) 407-1462

Web address:

http://www.irmoexplorer.com/ad-men-at-work.htm

3 children and wife

Likes to travel – visited all US states except Alaska

Likes driving Jeeps.



11 years in the business

Works on all cars

Questions and Answers:

· Transmitters are in tire stems that control air pressure.

· American cars have substantially improved in quality.

· They major problems with more expensive cars.

· Japan has a high standard of quality.

o Keep money is US.

· Cars have become more computer driven. Computers in car are more dynamic that first computer that went to the moon.

· If the car “Check Engine” is on, it is OK. If it is flashing, stop the car and get it checked.

· It takes limited gas to start the car.

· Higher performance cars need higher grades of gas. Spark knocks incorrectly if using low grade gas and it will damage the engine.

· Every 10,000 miles put Chevron gas treatment with Techtron with a high grade gasoline to help fuel filters. Run the tank close to empty, put in the Chevron gas treatment, and fill the tank with a high grade gasoline.

· Miller changes oil every 3000 miles.

Christopher Joye

August 6 2008

Rotary 08/06/2008 Submitted by Scott Moseley

President Eddie called upon Harold Crawford to give our invocation. John Hanson introduced visiting Rotarian Alan Shumaker from the St. Andrews Club. President Eddie reminded us all to contribute to the C.A.R.T. Fund.

Jeanette Coulter gave us an update on JoAnne Whitehead. Mrs. Whitehead came home from the hospital Tuesday after a two week stay. She is doing better and Lyman should be back at Rotary for our next meeting.

Several members contributed money for Happy Dollar time.

John Wilkins introduced our two Dutch Fork High School scholarship recipients. Marsha Counts will be attending Francis Marion University and wants to study nursing. Sarah Bixler wants to study mathematics.

Ginny Barr introduced our guest speaker Jarrod Haning of the SC Philharmonic. Mr. Haning plays the viola with the symphony. He is also a licensed pilot, Realtor and sky diver. Mr. Haning gave a motivational talk relating to his life as a musician.

John Adair offers music lessons to two young musician wannabees

July 30 2008

Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Meeting Club – July 30, 2008 Meeting Report

The meeting was called to order by Rotary President Eddie Robinson and the invocation was given by Jim Gadsden. There were several visitors that were welcomed for the meeting – Fred Medway was visiting from the Five Points Rotary. Ryan Baskins one of our Rotary Scholarship recipients was visiting. Former long serving LMIRC member, Jim Jeffers was also visiting from Sun City and Past President Beetle Bailey had a table full of visitors most from the Federation of the Blind which he introduced to the group.

Unfortunately Lyman Whitehead’s wife, Joanne, is hospitalized and he was unable to attend the meeting this morning. Please keep her in your prayers. So Eddie Robinson asked Beetle Bailey and Jim Jeffers to share a few stories about his knee replacement for Health and Happiness. Beetle was happy to recommend that you DO NOT wake up early in surgery. Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital has GREAT hamburgers. And, Palmetto Health Baptist is full of Carolina Gamecock fans so Beetle made sure to wear as much orange as possible. Jim Jeffers said he and his wife enjoy living in Sun City in Hilton Head Island area. 85% of the folks in Sun City get around by golf carts including going to the grocery store, drug store or even the golf course. Jim has been taking wood turning classes and is doing more wood working.

Our two classification speakers were Mary Lou Stinson and Lynn Campbell (because Tim Williams was present). Mary Lou was introduced to Rotary in High School through the Interact Club. She was born in Rhode Island but moved here during high school. She attended USC for undergraduate and graduate studies in Public Health and Social Work. Mary Lou believes in and volunteers with groups that assist children with disabilities. She is very involved with the Special Olympics. She is married with two children ages 4 and 6 years of age. Her passion is educating about Colorectal Cancer because it is preventable.

Lynn Campbell was born and raised in Columbia. Lynn’s Dad was the former Police Chief of Columbia. He started his college career at USC but transferred to Clemson. Completed Dental School in Kentucky where he met and married his wife. They came back to Columbia and started his dental practice in 1965 and he still enjoys going to work every day. He has two children and three grandchildren. His daughter is an attorney and a son that is a dentist. Lynn has been a member of the LMIRC since it was founded.

Beetle was called upon to make a special check presentation by Eddie Robinson. Beetle made a check presentation to Frank Coppel from the Federation of the Blind for $360 representing our Happy Dollars collected last year. Frank Coppel thanked the group for the gift and said that the money was going towards helping them replace an ice machine.

This morning’s speaker was Anna C. Huntley, Public Information Officer for the Small Business Administration and was introduced by Patty Cavanaugh. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.

When the U.S. Congress first established SBA, the fundamental question was just what numerical definition should SBA use to define small businesses, industry by industry, to determine what businesses were eligible for SBA's programs. Over the years SBA has established and revised numerical definitions for all for-profit industries, and this numerical definition is called a "size standard" and can be founded in the SIC Standard Industry Codes. It is almost always stated either as the number of employees or average annual receipts of a business concern. In the most general of terms businesses with less than 500 employees is considered a small business.

Anna Huntley spoke specifically about four programs offered by the SBA. #1 Financial Assistance. The SBA can offer loans with capped interest rates, longer repayment period among other options. #2. Contracting Assistance. This program helps small businesses offer their product to the Federal Government. In fact, it is required that 23% of contracts must be awarded to small businesses. In FY 2007 small businesses in South Carolina received 11,901 contracts representing over $1 billion in transactions. #3. Business Counseling. This program will provide services for small businesses at no charge like accounting services or the SCORE Counseling program. #4. Small Business Awards Nominations – This program seeks to award small business owners in their industry for the work they do. There are many awards that are given for recognition such as Small Business Person of the Year or Champion of Causes. Nominations deadline is in the fall and a complete listing of awards can be found on their website at www.sba.gov.

Respectfully submitted,

Maria Hargrave