December 7th, 2005

December 7, 2005
Reporter – Noveita Roe
President Carey Hite called the meeting to order and Barry Johns gave the invocation. Patty Cavanaugh gave us an update on the Christmas Party to be held at the Ascot Club House on December 14th. President Carey spoke about the Paul Harris Society Foundation and asked everyone to consider becoming a member.
Larry Stohs spoke about our International Project in Jamaica, which has been revived. Ritchie Tidwell has managed to get a grant that will match our contributions. We are currently working on putting a fence around the soccer field so the children will not have to chase the ball down the side of the mountain.
Joel Collins spoke about the DJJ All Star Banquet he attended Tuesday night. There were over 200 people in attendance and our Rotary Banner was displayed. Awards were presented to 50 young people for their achievements in Academic Enrichment, Spiritual Development, Sports and Fitness, and Youth Leadership. The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club, Honorable Joseph F. Anderson Leadership Award was also presented. Nearly every award presented was sponsored by our Rotary Club. In addition to receiving their special recognition awards, the kids were very proud and thankful to be wearing the new clothing we recently donated for this, as well as future special events. The Director of DJJ, Judge Bill Byars, told Joel how much he and everyone at DJJ appreciated our ongoing contributions and participation.
Molly Cousins and Ginny Barr provided classification updates. Molly will be celebrating her 17th wedding anniversary Friday, and has been with Kelly Services for 16 years. She is currently working on another degree. As soon as she finishes, Molly is planning to go to law school. Congratulations Molly!! Ginny has been in the justice system for over 30 years and is currently with DJJ.
Skey Caskey led us in a spirited round of Christmas carols and the meeting ended with Happy Dollar time. We will next gather at the Ascot Club House for our Christmas Social on December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Our next regular Wednesday morning meeting will be next year, January 4, 2006.