July 8, 2009

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo
Weekly Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2009

Breakfast and fellowship began at 7:30 a.m.

Business meeting called to order by President Ginny at 7:45 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited
Invocation was provided by Lyn Richards
Guests were introduced by “fill-in” Sergeant-at-Arms, John Hanson
Health & Happiness was provided by Zeke Riddle

The following Club announcements were made:
• Maria Hargrove sent around a sigh-up sheet for future classification speeches.
• Lyn Richards sent around a sign-up sheet for members willing to serve by providing an invocation for upcoming weekly meetings.
• President Ginny encouraged members to respond to the email survey sent out by Jay Seward via email asking for input into our fund raising efforts this coming year.
• President Ginny congratulated 3 club members for being recognized in the news; Theresa Miley received the Chairman’s Circle award from State Farm Insurance, Zeke Riddle started a new career with ERA Wilder Realty, and Chief Brian Buck’s Explorer Post 800 won Best Overall Post at the SC Association of Law Enforcement Explorers annual competition.
• President Ginny announced a new “job description” for our weekly meeting reporter. Reporters will now focus on reporting club announcements and business. Guest speakers need only be noted by name and topic. Weekly minutes may be written in a simple bullet format, rather than a narrative format. The goal is to make the job easier and less time involved. All members will be asked to serve as reporter, other than a few senior members who will exempt. Ginny volunteered to be the first reporter for the year. Next week, we will start at the top of the alphabet and work through the club.
• The Club presented RI Cultural Scholar Courtney Gibson with a $500 check as a contribution toward a service project she has started for the community in which she will be living in Ecuador. The funds will be used to equip the community library. Courtney has also collected books and supplies. She leaves for Ecuador in just a couple of weeks.
• Lyman Whitehead provided members with a classification speech.

Guest Speaker – Judy Johnson introduced our guest speaker, Dr. B.J. Simons. Dr. Simmons presented a very timely and informative program titled “H1N1; What’s in it for me?”

The meeting was adjourned by President Ginny at 8:30 a.m.