November 8th

Last meeting
November 8, 2006

Reporter – Jeff Baldwin

President Molly opened the meeting. Barry Johns provided the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance; the latter made all the more relevant as some members licked their wounds from the previous day’s elections.

Guests, visitors, and Interact Club members were introduced and recognized by
Harvey Hoots, our Sgt-at-Arms. Lyman Whitehead provided our Health and
Happiness with a punch line that took some a few seconds to grasp.

President Molly recognized the excellent work of Herb Harrison in coordinating
our Fall Oyster Roast. The Chamber of Commerce meeting and auction were
announced by Jeanette Coulter. Terry Klosterman presented information on
the Spring Valley Rotary Club’s annual nut sale and fund raiser. Our Christmas
party will be on December 13th at the home of Joel Collins. Adopt a Highway
is this Saturday beginning at 8:00 a.m. with Blount Shepard presiding. Ginny Barr announced the formation of an Interact Club at DJJ with more details to follow.

Stan Bugner introduced our guest speaker, Pastor George Head of Westminster Presbyterian Church. George is a Nike kind of guy – “just do it” and he did, riding from Seattle to Washington DC on a bike with 39 other riders. For George, the trip was a celebration of life, having lived with diabetes for 30 years. The bike ride was organized by Adventure Cycling. The trip took 48 days, covering 3,517 miles. George’s companions ranged in age from 18 to 73 years of age. The cyclers climbed mountains, crossed prairies and the Badlands, visited Mount Rushmore and all the states and sights in between. George showed a video that chronicled the bike adventure. Everyone looked in great shape and spirits as the video caught them arriving on the Mall in DC. George pointed out that cycling in SC is very safe - time and places to ride are easy to find and groups welcome newcomers - probably a lot safer than gassing up at a gas station that sells fireworks with a “Bubba” smoking as he fills up his tank.


photo of Patty Cavanaugh with our speaker Rev. George Head of Westminster Presbyterian Church and past president of the St. Andrews Rotary club. (photo by John Adair)