District Governor Visits Our Club

Pictured here - President Molly with one leg up, District Gov. Bernie Riedel, Kelly Payne and part of her Dutch Fork Rotary Interact club

District Gov. Bernie (glasses) presents this year's district flag to President Molly while John Adair looks on.




Our two newest Paul Harris Fellows Bob and Vicki Berry received thier awards from our District Governor, Bernie Riedel
Harold Crawford, District Governor Bernie Riedel, Novieta Roe.


Last Meeting
August 30, 2006

Reporter – Chris King

President Molly Cousins called the meeting to order. Skey Caskey delivered the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. President Molly welcomed the Interact Club members attending our meeting. Lyman Whitehead provided the membership with Health and Happiness.

The Board met last week and is exploring participating in Rotary’s “Adopt a Club” project being implemented in Mississippi and Louisiana. Judy Johnson is fact finding. One club contacted in that area is requesting financial contributions.

Patty Cavanaugh reported that the Youth Committee will be meeting on Friday, September 1, 2006, at 7:30 a.m. at Lizards Thicket. The Dictionary Project will be finalized and other projects discussed.

Molly reported that the Dutch Fork Interact Club has 30-40 students signed up for membership. Our Board approved a $200 investment for start-up, as well t-shirts for the members. The Interact Club will meet every other Thursday at the school.

Michael Seguin reminded members about the Okra Strut on September 29th & 30th and sent around a sign-up sheet for volunteers. Molly reminded members that the Rotary Foundation Seminar will be held on September 22nd at the Radisson in Columbia. RI President Bill Boyd will be the speaker.

Gary Williams introduced Rotarian Bob Berry and his wife Vicky. Bernie Riedel then presented them the Paul Harris Fellows Award and thanked them for their donations and commitment to Rotary.

President Molly introduced our speaker, District 7770 Governor Bernie Riedel. Mr. Riedel invited the membership to the Foundation Seminar. Rotary’s theme this year is “Lead the Way.” One of Riedel’s goals this year is to establish a strategic plan for the District. He encouraged us to get back to the fundamentals of Rotary: service, fellowship, networking, and support of the Rotary Foundation.

Governor Riedel encouraged members to attend the District Conference to be held in Hilton Head on 03/23-24 of 2007. This will be a joint conference with the upstate (District 7750). He also reminded the group of the good work the Foundation does and asked that members consider contributions.

Governor Riedel presented a new district banner to President Molly.

President Molly thanked Mr. Riedel for coming and adjourned the meeting.