Dr. Ron Carroll and Jeanette Coulter
Breakfast of Champions with chili
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Rotary Golf Tournament Oct 29 2007
Dr. Ron Carroll and Jeanette Coulter Breakfast of Champions with chili
More Rotary Golf
The winning team - Jim Browning, Joel Haskins, Balbir Minhas, Carey HiteJudy Johnson and Joel Collins
Dr Ron Carroll and the team from our Tournament Sponsor, Palmetto Parkridge Hospital.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Oct 23 2007
The October 24th meeting of Lake Murray- Irmo Rotary was held in the Chapel of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Ben Heritage gave a report on the up-coming golf classic to be held at Golden Hills Country Club on October 29th. It was reported that the young men at D.J.J. had raised money to sponsor a hole.
The meeting continued with the officers of the D.J.J. Interact Club being introduced by Ginny Barr. The president of Interact introduced the guests and told of projects to provide reading material for its members and also of a project on International Day through U.S.C.
Antonio introduced Judge Bill Byars who came to D.J.J. in 2003. From 1989 to 1999 Judge Byars was a Family Court Judge. He is a U.S.C. Law School graduate and a former military officer. Judge Byars was recognized for making many changes at D.J.J. including new dress code of khaki pants and polo shirts and the construction of new dorms.
Judge Byars thanked Lake Murray-Irmo for its participation with D.J.J. He said that our club was the first to provide needed equipment for sports programs that were previously unavailable but now include participation in an international league.
He also was very appreciative of the donation of wood-working equipment that has been used for chair production projects and our sponsorship of scholarships at D.J.J.
Judge Byars said that this Interact Club was the first in the World in a facility like D.J.J.
He told of the new programs of Intensive Supervision Officers- that will help young men from D.J.J. to adjust and handle the move back into our communities. These programs have reduced the return rate to D.J.J. by 20%.
He said that they were starting employment programs on the outside with the first 80 hours of salary being covered by D.J.J.
Judge Byars told of the new construction of the Community Connection Center with no state funds at a cost of 3 million dollars. This building will provide meeting rooms and facilities for D.J.J. residents to have privacy to meet with families. Judge Byars again recognized our club as being the catalyst for community involvement at D.J.J.
Reporter W. Lynn Campbell
Ben Heritage gave a report on the up-coming golf classic to be held at Golden Hills Country Club on October 29th. It was reported that the young men at D.J.J. had raised money to sponsor a hole.
The meeting continued with the officers of the D.J.J. Interact Club being introduced by Ginny Barr. The president of Interact introduced the guests and told of projects to provide reading material for its members and also of a project on International Day through U.S.C.
Antonio introduced Judge Bill Byars who came to D.J.J. in 2003. From 1989 to 1999 Judge Byars was a Family Court Judge. He is a U.S.C. Law School graduate and a former military officer. Judge Byars was recognized for making many changes at D.J.J. including new dress code of khaki pants and polo shirts and the construction of new dorms.
Judge Byars thanked Lake Murray-Irmo for its participation with D.J.J. He said that our club was the first to provide needed equipment for sports programs that were previously unavailable but now include participation in an international league.
He also was very appreciative of the donation of wood-working equipment that has been used for chair production projects and our sponsorship of scholarships at D.J.J.
Judge Byars said that this Interact Club was the first in the World in a facility like D.J.J.
He told of the new programs of Intensive Supervision Officers- that will help young men from D.J.J. to adjust and handle the move back into our communities. These programs have reduced the return rate to D.J.J. by 20%.
He said that they were starting employment programs on the outside with the first 80 hours of salary being covered by D.J.J.
Judge Byars told of the new construction of the Community Connection Center with no state funds at a cost of 3 million dollars. This building will provide meeting rooms and facilities for D.J.J. residents to have privacy to meet with families. Judge Byars again recognized our club as being the catalyst for community involvement at D.J.J.
Reporter W. Lynn Campbell
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Oct 17 2007
Past District Governor, Mack Branham, spoke to us about recruiting and retaining members. Shown here with John Adair.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Oct 10, 2007
District 5 Chairman, Paula Hite
District 5 Superintendent Dr. Scott AndersEn with Paula Hite, Kelly Payne and members of the Interact Club
Report of Lake Murray - Irmo Rotary Club 10/10/2007
Kevin Adams, reporter
After President Beetle Bailey called the meeting to order, Rod Funderburk led us in our opening prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Next John Hanson welcomed our guests and visiting Rotarians. Lyman Whitehead then brought is his dose of Health and Happiness.
Ginny Barr reminded us for our meeting on 10/24/2007 at the Department of Juvenile Justice that all weapons should be left at home and that the ladies should lock their purses in the trunk of their cars. Everyone should lock their vehicles, too. She will have a pre-approved list of Rotarians visiting that day but if you will have a visitor with you, please be sure and see her as soon as possible so they can be added to the list. The Interact Club will be conducting the meeting and they are very excited about it. Ginny also provided written directions to DJJ for us because she knows the men won’t ask for them.
Ben Herritage reminded us of the upcoming golf tournament on 10/29/2007. We still need more teams. Also, due to the golf tournament, we will not have our regularly scheduled meeting on 10/31/2007.
The Chair of School District 5, Paula Hite, was glowingly introduced by her husband Dr. Cary Hite (he should be out of the dog house for at least a day or two). Paula provided for us a brief biography of the district superintendent Dr. Scott Andersen. Dr. Andersen has been with District 5 for about 1.5 years. Prior to coming to South Carolina, Dr. Andersen spent several years as a school superintendent in the northeast. Along the way he has received numerous awards in the public education arena.
Dr. Andersen conveyed to us the bottom line purpose of his presentation was teaching and learning. District 5 has a stellar reputation as being an excellent school district and the impression he gave was to keep that reputation intact.
In that the last bond referendum was passed in 1996, Dr. Andersen feels our present facilities are woefully inadequate for an anticipated growth of 3,700 students in the next 10 years. In 2003 and 2006, two different community based groups were organized to evaluate two studies that had been prepared regarding the present facilities. Though that process, 9 recommendations have been formally presented to the Board for consideration.
The Board has proposed a $256 million bond referendum to address these facility needs. If approved, the bonds would be paid out over a period of 20 years. Proceeds would be used to renovate nearly all of the elementary schools in the district as well as Chapin High School, Irmo High School and Dutch Fork High School. Further, a new high school will be built along with a new middle school, elementary school and a career and technology center.
Without the bond referendum, Dr. Andersen predicts the growth of students in the district would require an additional 143 portable classrooms over the next 10 years. Dr. Andersen lamented that recruiting for high quality teachers has been hampered because some of the recruited teachers have refused to teach in a portable.
Following a brief question and answer session, President Beetle dismissed the meeting.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Oct 3 2007
Callee Boulware, SC Coordinator - Reach Out and Read
Rotary Club minutes October 3rd, 2007 Reporter: David Isbell
I. Call to order
II. Invocation (John Adair) and pledge
III. Guest welcome (John Hanson)
a. Adam Amaker
IV. Health and Happiness (Lyman Whitehead)
V. Okra Strut Update
a. Appreciation of support (Jim Wellman)
b. Media coverage nationwide
VI. Golf Tournament Update (Beetle Bailey)
a. Golden Hills October 29th
b. Still need sponsors and teams
VII. Change in meeting location October 24th (Peggy Cavanaugh)
a. Moved to DJJ, directions will be provided
VIII. Speaker Introduction: Stan Bugner
IX. Callee Boulware “ Reach out Read” program
a. Privately funded, national project that provides 4.6 million books to 2.8 million children nationwide
b. Ties reading to health and utilizes physician visits to promote literacy
c. Three tiered approach:
i. Literary waiting area
ii. Doctor reinforcement
iii. Children leave with a book
d. SC initiated program in 1998 and reaches 60-65% Medicaid population
e. Doctors write prescription to read with hope that parents and children more likely to comply
f. Sources of funding and need for private donation
g. Question and answer
X. Happy Dollars
XI. Meeting Adjourned
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Sep 26 2007
Picture - Skey Caskey and Danya JordanRotary Meeting Minutes 9/26/07
Rod Funderburk - reporter
President Beetle Bailey presided over the meeting. Theresa Miley led in the invocation, and John Hansen introduced the visitors and guests. Lyman Whitehead provided some words of wisdom for Health and Happiness. Chuck Larsen invited everyone to the grand opening of the new Chamber of Commerce offices Thursday at 5:30 P.M.
Kelly Payne introduced the Rotary Interact sponsored candidate for Dutch Fork Homecoming Queen. Jim Wellman made a plea for participation in the Okra Strut ticket booth, Okra Man display and parade. A reminder for those who signed up will be posted on the blog site.
Patti Cavanaugh introduced the guest speaker, Danya Jordan, who spoke on “Safe Water for a Thirsty World.” Danya is with Water Missions International, which is a Christian Non-Profit Engineering Firm. The firm provides safe water solutions in developing countries and disaster areas. According to Danya 1.1 billion people in this world do not have access to safe drinking water. 25,000 people die each day from contaminated water. A child dies every 15 seconds from water related diseases.
The Water Missions International living water treatment system was originally designed to supply safe drinking water to Honduras after Hurricane Mitch in 1998. There are currently 370 living water treatment systems in place around the world. These systems can treat 10,000 gallons of water per day at a cost of $3.00 per 1,000 gallons. Danya suggested that those interested could contribute their time, their talent and their money to improving the access to safe water around the world.
President Beetle Bailey thanked Danya for her remarks and declared the meeting adjourned.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
September 19 2007
Joel Collins presents a Paul Harris Fellowship to Kelly Payne
President Beetle with Senior master Sgt Jeffery Duncan United States Air Force
Meeting notes for 9/19/07 Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Meeting:
President Beetle Bailey called the meeting to order. John Adair gave our invocation, followed by our Pledge of Alliance. Lyman Whitehead presented some Health and Happiness. John Hanson announced Ron Althoff as a guest from St. Andrews Rotary Club. Dr. Carey Hite introduced his guest, Dr. Minhas. Dutch Fork High School Teacher Kelly Payne spoke about the completion of our Club’s successful Interact Dictionary Project. She spoke of Dutch Fork’s Valet Day next Friday, which is for parking pass rewards for the Alive @25 Program. We had Interact students as guests at this meeting as well. Joel Collins proudly awarded Kelly Payne a Paul Harris Fellowship Award, noting some of her accomplishments. Kelly received a standing ovation from the Club. Jim Wellman asked for assistance with ticket sales for the Okra Strut and gave an update on volunteers. Ben Herritage gave an update on the October 29 Annual Charity Golf Classic at Golden Hills Country Club. President Beetle said our Club’s DSG project in Mississippi was back to an active status. He also announced publication of a picture on the front page of the September 13, 2007 The Irmo News of our Club’s participation with the Dutch Fork Interact Club 2007 Kickoff on September 10, 2007 at Gatsbees World’s Fair Soda Fountain in Irmo. Herb Harrison told the Club about the MSKP Foundation for Kyle Page and other families with spina bifida and other serious diseases. John Wilkins introduced our speaker, Senior Master Sergeant Jeffery Duncan of Why We Serve, Office of the Secretary of Defense. Sergeant Duncan is the Squadron Superintendent of the 15th Maintenance Operations Squadron at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. He serves as the senior enlisted manager for 486 military, civilian, and Hawaii Air National Guard Technicians. His responsibilities include advising the Commander on all matters affecting the health, morale, and welfare of assigned personnel. He has been in the USAF for 21 years and has served in the United Arab Emirates, in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. Among his many accomplishments are his assistance with tsunami relief and other world disasters. Sgt. Duncan spoke about his and others’ military service and also explained about the refueling of jets in flight. Among his many major awards and decorations are the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and six oak leaf clusters, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold border and one oak leaf cluster and three Bronze Stars. President Beetle thanked him for speaking to our Club and presented him with one of our special Rotary bookmarks. Bob Berry presented a Rotarian Magazine quiz and information on the Four-Way Test. President Beetle then adjourned the meeting.
Reporter Patty Cavanaugh
President Beetle with Senior master Sgt Jeffery Duncan United States Air Force
Meeting notes for 9/19/07 Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Meeting:
President Beetle Bailey called the meeting to order. John Adair gave our invocation, followed by our Pledge of Alliance. Lyman Whitehead presented some Health and Happiness. John Hanson announced Ron Althoff as a guest from St. Andrews Rotary Club. Dr. Carey Hite introduced his guest, Dr. Minhas. Dutch Fork High School Teacher Kelly Payne spoke about the completion of our Club’s successful Interact Dictionary Project. She spoke of Dutch Fork’s Valet Day next Friday, which is for parking pass rewards for the Alive @25 Program. We had Interact students as guests at this meeting as well. Joel Collins proudly awarded Kelly Payne a Paul Harris Fellowship Award, noting some of her accomplishments. Kelly received a standing ovation from the Club. Jim Wellman asked for assistance with ticket sales for the Okra Strut and gave an update on volunteers. Ben Herritage gave an update on the October 29 Annual Charity Golf Classic at Golden Hills Country Club. President Beetle said our Club’s DSG project in Mississippi was back to an active status. He also announced publication of a picture on the front page of the September 13, 2007 The Irmo News of our Club’s participation with the Dutch Fork Interact Club 2007 Kickoff on September 10, 2007 at Gatsbees World’s Fair Soda Fountain in Irmo. Herb Harrison told the Club about the MSKP Foundation for Kyle Page and other families with spina bifida and other serious diseases. John Wilkins introduced our speaker, Senior Master Sergeant Jeffery Duncan of Why We Serve, Office of the Secretary of Defense. Sergeant Duncan is the Squadron Superintendent of the 15th Maintenance Operations Squadron at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. He serves as the senior enlisted manager for 486 military, civilian, and Hawaii Air National Guard Technicians. His responsibilities include advising the Commander on all matters affecting the health, morale, and welfare of assigned personnel. He has been in the USAF for 21 years and has served in the United Arab Emirates, in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. Among his many accomplishments are his assistance with tsunami relief and other world disasters. Sgt. Duncan spoke about his and others’ military service and also explained about the refueling of jets in flight. Among his many major awards and decorations are the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and six oak leaf clusters, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold border and one oak leaf cluster and three Bronze Stars. President Beetle thanked him for speaking to our Club and presented him with one of our special Rotary bookmarks. Bob Berry presented a Rotarian Magazine quiz and information on the Four-Way Test. President Beetle then adjourned the meeting.
Reporter Patty Cavanaugh
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