Feb 6, 2008

February 6, 2008

Reporter Si Amick

President Bailey called upon Kevin Adams to open the meeting with a word of prayer followed by the pledge of allegiance. John Hanson asked that all remember to contribute to the cart fund each week and then introduced the visitors. He also called upon Chris Polson to introduce his guest Ms. Hargrove. Our own Lyman Whitehead did a wonderful job with health and happiness as usual.

Kelly Pain announced there will be a need for host families in March for the SC Student Council Meetings. Please contact Kelly if you have an interest in helping out. She also asked for our support at the next School Board Meeting in supporting the activation of the Alive at Five program at both Irmo and Chapin High Schools. The meeting will be Monday the 11^th at Dutch Fork High School.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kelly for her 2^nd Lt. appointment with the South Carolina State Guard.

There will be a GSE trip to England this year so all that have an interest please let President Bailey know at your earliest convenience.

Adopt a Highway is Saturday so please plan on being there for the work, fun and fellowship. A special thanks to Blount for always providing a nourishing breakfast.

Dr. Carey Hite introduced the guest speakers from Pelion High School’s FFA (Future Farmers of America) Club. The students covered many topics to include identification and aging of wildlife in South Carolina. This group of students was not only very knowledgeable and did a great job presenting their topics, but have been at the top of their class in State and National competitions. They placed 1^st this year in the State and 2nd in the State Soil CDE which will qualify them to compete in the National Competition.

The FFA stresses leadership skills in the community and community support through community service. It also teaches valuable skills that young people will need to be successful leaders as adults. If more of our young men and women would get involved in quality programs like this, what a difference it would make not only in their lives, but in society as a whole.