March 1 2006

Left to Right Harold Crawford, Heather Hornsby, Jim Jeffers

Full report to follow.

Last Meeting
March 1, 2006

Reporter – Jeff Baldwin

President Carey opened the meeting, followed with prayer by Chris Joye and the
Pledge of Allegiance. Guests and visitors were introduced along with a
welcome to our new transfer member, Ben Harrison. Lyman Whitehead and
President Carey offered some Health and Happiness.

Announcements:
Molly Cousins noted our Golf Tournament coming up 20 March, shot gun start at
noon. Get your teams signed up and we also need additional corporate
sponsors. Beetle Bailey is our lead.

Saturday is the date of Harbison Forest Trail maintenance project. Chris Joye noted our effort would be in two shifts, 9am and 1pm.

Herb Harrison offered a correction to last week’s Bulletin - gang presence at
Sonic is an urban myth. Bulletin should have read “no gang activity at the
Sonic…” Chapin Chamber of Commerce sponsoring Oyster Roast on St Patrick’s Day and upcoming Golf Tournament. Herb has information on both.

Jim Jeffers provided details of the upcoming GSE Team visit from Brazil. Lake
Murray cruise on Southern Patriot scheduled for Thursday, April 13th, which
will be our meeting for the week. Host families still needed - see Jim. Jim
introduced Heather Hornsby of the Lexington Club who was a GSE Team member on recent trip to India. Heather discussed the selection process and the overall GSE program, from speaking to Rotary Clubs, living with host Rotarians, and immersing yourself in another country and culture. India’s diversity and
difference from our own country were clear as she described their utility
systems, transportation experiences, the constant presence of masses of people
regardless of the hour, debris and poverty, and the haggling over the price of
everything.

President Carey initiated a discussion on our present location as it relates
to attracting and keeping our membership. Possible alternative sites were
discussed as were opinions on the state of the membership, both in numbers
and attendance. Our membership has slipped from 67 to 62 over the past year
but even worse is the attendance of 60%. More to come on all of these issues.

Si Amick noted the recent break-in and robbery of HomeWorks including all of
their equipment and supplies. He urged individual as well as Club
consideration of assistance to this vital community organization that helps so
many in need.