January 4th, 2006

Lake Murray/Irmo Rotary Club
January 4, 2006
President Carey Hite called the meeting to order and Rod Funderburk gave the invocation. Ginny Barr reported that the Board had approved two $500 scholarships for DJJ students who were interested in taking courses at Midlands Tech. One recipient of the scholarship is enrolled in two courses this semester thanks to our Rotary club.
Harvey Hoots welcomed two visitors to the club. Lyman Whitehead relayed a humorous story to the attendees. Beatle Bailey has graciously agreed to serve the office of Vice-President due to the resignation of Michael Seguin who has agreed to continue his membership in our club. Mischa Sing, a Rotary scholarship recipient, reported that she is a freshman at the College of Charleston and is studying Biology and Psychology. The St. Andrews Rotary Club venue has closed and future meetings will be held at Fire Mountain in Irmo. Members were reminded of the goal of 10% increase in membership and all present were asked to help increase the membership in the organization.
Molly Cousins introduced the guest speaker, Thomas Scott, who is an Ambassadorial Scholar and was sponsored by the Forest Acres Rotary Club. Thomas spent the last 11 months in Capetown, South Africa and is currently studying economics and politics. Thomas gave an excellent presentation on his experience in South Africa with an emphasis on three topics: race, culture and ethnicity, HIV/Aids and "Brain Drain."
President Hite closed the meeting with Happy Dollar time.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Johnson