The Rotary Club of Powhatan

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The Rotary Club of Powhatan October is Vocational Service Month October 25, 2012 "Service Above Self" Dates to Remember November 17th-Adopt a Highway November 14th-Board

Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

1 The Rotary Club of Powhatan October is Vocational Service Month October 25, 2012 "Service Above Self" Dates to Remember November 17th-Adopt a Highway November 14th-Board Meeting December 8th-Christmas Party February 8th-Comedy Night May 11th-Virginia Hops & Barley Fesival The Four Way Test 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? This Week's Guest Speaker Please join us this week as we welcome Bill Pollard. Bill is Past District Governor and currently serves as District 7600 Rotary Foundation Chair. Please join us Thursday as we welcome Bill Our Mission The ROTARY CLUB OF

2 POWHATAN will continuously strive to be aware of the needs of our neighbors, our youth and our community. WE WILL to the best of our ability and to the extent our resources will allow, strive to help those in need and help raise their hopes for the future. We will strive to exemplify the high ideals and standards of ROTARY INTERNATIONAL. Interact Celebrates Its' 50th Anniversary Meeting Time & Location County Seat Restaurant Thursday Mornings, Social 7:15-7:30am Meeting 7:30-8:30am Breakfast Cost $10.00 This year, the Interact program marks its 50th anniversary. The first Interact club was chartered 5 November 1962 at Melbourne High School, Florida, USA, a few months after the program was approved by the Rotary International Board of Directors. The club and its 39 charter members were sponsored by the Rotary Club of Melbourne. Interact's name is a combination of "international" and "action." Interact clubs are sponsored by Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and selfsupporting. Interact is open to young men and women, ages The following are a few historic facts and firsts: Make-Up Meetings Available Online As in anything, attendance is very important...if you cannot make the weekly meeting, and you have not attended any other make-up event...attending a make-up meeting is just a click away...go towww.rotaryeclubone.org and follow along...it is a great opportunity On 14 January 1963, the Interact Club of St. Peter's High School became the first Interact club outside the United States. It was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. The first club in Africa was chartered 20 September 1963 at H.H. Aga Khan High School, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mombasa, Kenya. The Interact program grew to 290 clubs in 25 countries and geographical areas within its first year. In January 2010, the RI Board of Directors lowered the minimum age from 14 to 12. In 2011, there were 13,500 Interact clubs in 138 countries and geographical

For questions regarding the make-up of meetings for The Rotary Club of Powhatan, please contact Don Whitley atdgwhitley@verizon.net. areas.

Join clubs around the world in celebrating a half century of Interact by organizing activities like these: 2012-2013 Rotary Theme Midlothian Food Festival!

3 For questions regarding the make-up of meetings for The Rotary Club of Powhatan, please contact Don Whitley areas. During 2012, the Presidential Citation for Interact clubs and new Interact Certificates of Organization will feature a 50th anniversary logo. Join clubs around the world in celebrating a half century of Interact by organizing activities like these: Rotary Theme Midlothian Food Festival! Chip Volunteering at the Hot Dog Stand during The The Rotary Club of Powhatan Officers President Lummie Rotarian of the Month for October Chip Humphrey is the Rotarian of the Month for October. Chip volunteers much of his time to the many projects of The Rotary Club of Powhatan. He is instrumental in the success of The Interact Club of Powhatan High School. Thank you Chip for all your hard work!! The Rotarian of the Month is sponsored by Bill Carlson with Goodwill Industries. Goodwill works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.

President- Elect Past President Executive Secretary Secretary Executive Treasurer Ryan Charles Directors and Committee Chairmen Jones Rich Napier Tommy Balzer Don Whitley Steve Jenkins Beth Llewellyn

4 President- Elect Past President Executive Secretary Secretary Executive Treasurer Ryan Charles Directors and Committee Chairmen Jones Rich Napier Tommy Balzer Don Whitley Steve Jenkins Beth Llewellyn Sergeantat-Arms Club Service Brenda Fulcher Patti International Mulherin Service Vocational Chip Service Humphrey Community Bobby Service Fulcher Foundation Dan Chairman Jones LAST CALL!!!!! If you have not already done so, please turn in all unsold tickets and ticket $$$ to Steve Jenkins this Thursday... Thanks to everyone for participating! Rotary Leadership Institute RLI is a fast-paced experience and many have said: "It's the best Rotary seminar I've ever attended." Participants will not learn everything about all of Rotary's programs, but they will gain a greater appreciation for the avenues of service and programs of RI. This is a great time to take advantage of this fun and educational experience. The new fee structure will save money! Part I remains $95, Part II is $85, and Part III is now only $75. The next session for RLI in our District is November 3 at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College on Parham Road in Richmond. Reminders: Rotarians can attend any RLI event including those in other Districts. A calendar of events, registration and additional information can be obtained on the RLI website at Rotarians will need to register online via the RLI website. If you have any questions or are interested in attending please contact Lummie Jones at Lummie.Jones@NapierERA.com or Kim Garey, RLI Facilitator at Kim.garey@gerdau.com New Member Applications

5 Charity Committee Alec Woolfolk The following applicants have applied for membership into The Rotary Club of Powhatan: James "Linwood" Shores lives in Powhatan with his wife, Shelby. Linwood owns Shores Collision Repair Inc. here in Powhatan. In his spare time he enjoys Tournament Bass Fishing, Hunting and Weight Training. Linwood is sponsored by Lummie Jones. Quick Links The Rotary Club of Powhatan District Webstie Rotary International Ryan T. Hoppin lives in Powhatan with his wife, Stephanie. Ryan is a Home Mortgage Consultant with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Ryan is a BNI member and is active in his church. Ryan is sponsored by Bill Barnes. Paul Anthony Sabbatini lives in Powhatan with his wife, Elizabeth. Paul is retired from Philip Morris and spends much of his time volunteering, reading and collecting stamps. Paul is sponsored by Dan Jones. John H. Turner, III is a recently moved to Powhatan with his wife, Fiona. John is a Partner at Roberson, Shepard & Turner, PLC. Among the many activities that John is involved in are Trustee for Good Shephed Episcopal Church and Fellow-American College of Trust & Estate Counsel. John is sponsored by Lynne Siewers. The Rotary Club of Powhatan is pleased to consider these applicants for membership... Please make a point to introduce yourself to these applicants and make them feel welcome!! Adopt-a-Highway It's that time again...saturday, November 17th at 8:00 am we will be cleaning up Stave Mill Road...Students from The Interact Club with Powhatan High School will also be in attendance. We are counting on a strong turn-out...fyi...uva does NOT have a football game that day..and VT is away...so, what better to do than help clean up the highway??? Please Chris Shust at cshust@balzer.cc if you have any questions.

6 The Shoes Has Been Retired The time has come to retire the SHOE!!!! In its' place, the "Cane of Shame" makes an early return...remember..you don't want to be the recipient of the "Cane of Shame" Birthday's For October Ryan Charles-October 11 Please wish Ryan a Happy Birthday when you see him!!!! Wondering where to take the children trick-or treating???? On Wednesday, October 31th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm come join the fun at Powhatan County Fairgrounds for The 7th Annual Trunk-O-Treats...Bonfire, Live Entertainment, Hay Rides, Karaoke and much more family fun...$5.00/car load... For more information contact Randa Jackson at Yura22@aol.com

Board Meeting (This is a week early this month due to Thanksgiving) The board meeting for October will be Wednesday, November 14th at Lummie's lake house.

7 Board Meeting (This is a week early this month due to Thanksgiving) The board meeting for October will be Wednesday, November 14th at Lummie's lake house. Social starts at 5:30 and board meeting at 6:00. This is a great way to get a make-up if needed. ALL ROTARY CLUB MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. Sports, Hunting, Fishing, and Nature Appreciation Report-Please submit your pictures to bnfulcher@aerationsplusinc.com

8 The Object of Rotary is to "encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise." Rotary is a service organization. Since 1910, the Rotary Motto has been "Service Above Self." If you have questions or comments about Rotary, about our Club, or about becoming a member, we''d like to hear from you! Please contact on our website or our address below: Mailing Address: The Rotary Club of Powhatan P.O. Box 327 Powhatan, VA For questions, comments or if you would like information to be included in the weekly newsletter please contact me atbnfulcher@aerationsplusinc.com Yours in Rotary, Brenda Fulcher Aerations Plus

The Rotary Club of Powhatan

The Rotary Club of Powhatan December is Family Month December 20, 2012 "Service Above Self" Dates to Remember December 19th-Board Meeting February 8th-Comedy Night May 11th-Virginia Hops & Barley Fesival