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At
the club meeting on July
02, 2009 our change of leadership
ceremonies were held. Outgoing Club
President Herbert Farrar (R) passes
the gavel to incoming club president
Charles Wright (L).
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We
start the new Rotary year by
inducting two new members, Heather
Chaney and Joseph Taylor. Heather
was sponsored by her husband Bud and
Joseph was sponsored by Warren
Matthews. Jimmie Crowder conducted
the induction ceremony. (07/02/2009)
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Paul
Sciotto gave a presentation to the
club on the counseling services that are
available at Community Memorial Hospital.
(07/09/2009)
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Steve
Rose of Rosemont Winery in
Blackridge, VA. presented the club with a wine
tasting and a course in growing grapes for the
different wines. (07/16/2009) |
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Margaret
Evans of BB&T Bank talked to
the club about personal banking services
available at BB&T. (07/23/2009)
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New
members Tom Manson, Nick Elmes
and Mrugesh Thanawala their sponsors
Vin Montgomery, Frank Nanney and
Tom Smith. The induction was conducted
by D.A.G. Bruce Settle and club
president Charles Wright.
(07/30/2009) |
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District
Governor Karlis Graubics made his
first visit to South Hill since
taking office. He met with the club
officers and board members to update
the club on his plans for the year.
President Charles presented D. G.
Karlis with our club banner.
(08/06/2009) |
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Our
guest speaker Mrs. Leigh Lambert,
Executive Director of the
Southside Regional Library,
headquartered in Boydton, Virginia.
A very entertaining and informative
program. (08/13/2009) |
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Our
guest speaker Max Crowder, brother
of Rotarian Jimmy Crowder, presented
an historical account of
"Whittles Mill" and the
family history of the mill.
(08/20/2009) |
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District
Assistant Governor Bruce Settle
conducted the induction for our
newest member Charlie Mort Taylor.
Rotarian Mickey Moore sponsored our
new member. (08/27/2009) |
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Rotarian
Lisa Clary asked the club to bring
school supplies to recent meetings
and the response has been very good.
Thus far 2 tubs of supplies have
been provided by the members and
will be delivered during the first
week of school. (08/27/2009) |
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Paul
and Mary Sherwood were our guest
speakers. They presented a program
on the upcoming "Fall For The
Arts At Lake Gaston" event in
October. (09/03/2009) |
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Rotarian
Paul Hamilton gave the club his
"story" based on club
tradition of a self introduction. He
was exceptionally funny. There was
great emphasis on San Diego, CA.
Welcome aboard Paul. (09/10/2009) |
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Assistant
District Governor Bruce Settle
inducted our clubs newest member
Jean Clary Bagley. Jean was
sponsored by club President Charles
Wright. (09/25/2009) |
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The
South Hill Club welcomed the Group
Study Exchange Team from Brazil to
their weekly meeting. The team is
visiting several clubs in District
7600 over the next month. The team
was given tours of local businesses,
schools and of course Lake Gaston.
See more photos on our
"Events" page.
(10/01/2009) |
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Our
guest speaker C. J. Adcock of Park
View High School presented a power
point demonstration on his
"People To People" trip to
Europe. His enthusiasm was
contagious as he spoke about his
emersion in the culture of Europe
and the individual countries
visited. (10/08/2009) |
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Rotarian
Mrugesh
Thanawala
gave the club his
"story" based on club
tradition of a self introduction. He
was entertaining in his presentation
on how he came to the U. S. and how
he came to South Hill. "Mr.
T" as he is known is a 3rd
generation Rotarian. Welcome aboard
Mr. T. (10/15/2009) |
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Pastor
Leon Dorleans of Haiti Outreach
Ministries addressed the club about
his work in Haiti. His schools have
enrolled over 1,100 students. The
South Hill Rotary Club is partnering
with them by providing water
filtering systems in homes.
(10/22/2009) |
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The
South Hill Rotary Club begins
collecting teddy bears to donate to
Gleaning For The World. This annual
collection has produced over 2,500
bears in the last 2 years.
Collection will end Nov. 18, 2009.
(10/22/2009) |
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Our
guest speaker Scott Burnett, CEO and
President of Community Memorial
Healthcenter addressed the issue of
health reform and its potential
affects not only locally but
nationally.(11/12/2009) |
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The
South Hill Rotary Club officially
began collecting for "Toys For
Tots) in November. They will be
taking items until Dec. 10 and will
then present the toys to the Marine
Corps League. (11/19/2009) |
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Our
guest speaker Mr. Chris Riddick
spoke to the club about
"Gleaning For The World"
and its many projects around the
world. (12/03/2009) |
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Our
guest speaker Luanne Bishop gave a
presentation on her farm "Waqua
Creek Kids" where she raises
goats and provides everything from
goats milk to soap. Very interesting
presentation. (12/10/2009) |
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Each
year the club has its annual
Christmas Party and invites the
members spouses. A very fun and
festive evening. The members
gathered for a photo to send to our
adopted soldier in Afghanistan. The
photo will accompany 2 boxes of
goodies being sent. (12/17/2009) |
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Our
"adoptee" Captain Kyle
Strang, USAF (nephew of Rotarian
Randy Cash) received our packages
and was promptly raided by other
members of his unit.
"Everyone" truly
appreciated the thoughtfulness and generosity
of the Rotary Club members. |
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The
South Hill Club inducted our newest
member Cindy Thomas. She is pictured
with her sponsor Jimmie Crowder PDG
Bob Preston, DAG Bruce Settle and
Club President Charles Wright.
(01/07/2010) |
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Four
members of the South Hill Club are
inducted as "Benefactors"
of Rotary. This is a choice made by
members to make a donation to Rotary
in their will. PDG and Rotary
Foundation Chair Bob Preston
presented the members their
certificates. (01/07/2010) |
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Our
guest speaker Noel Stallard,
Exercise Physiologist at Community
Memorial Hospital, brought the club
up to date on the facilities and
capabilities of the new Cancer and
Fitness Center in South Hill.
(01/14/2010) |
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Assistant
Governor Bruce Settle presents
Rotarian Jimmie Crowder with a
"Sponsorship" pin to
acknowledge his bringing new members
to the club. (01/14/2010) |
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Our
guest speaker, Joyce French of
Southside Planning Commission, gave
the club a detailed look at the
numerous successful projects that
have been completed by the agency
over the last few years.
(02/04/2010) |
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Our guest speaker Christen Nichols
Newsome of Freedom Life Fitness and
a former Miss South Hill had the
club up in the aisles doing
exercises regardless of age, OUCH.
(02/11/2010) |
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Our
guest speaker Glenn Barbour,
Chairman of the Mecklenburg County
Board of Supervisors presented a
"State Of The County"
update. (02/18/2010) |
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Guest
speaker Steve Jones updated the club
on the equipment updates at John H.
Kerr Dam. (03/04/2010) |
