Last weeks meeting
Debbie M (Foundation Chair) presented a Paul Harris pin to John M. The double blue PH pin signify's John's 3rd $1k contribution to the Rotary Foundation. Congratulations John!!
Mary Lou introduced our speaker, Tabitha Geraghty of CHIMO. Tabitha told us that CHIMO means friend or friendship. CHIMO office is located in the Caring Place. CHIMO has been in Richmond for over 45 years, started in 1973 as a crisis service. They have since expanded through nine program areas. Chimo provides diverse services from community building to prevention, from individual crisis support to advocacy, and from peer support to education. Chimo volunteers play an important role in providing community services (1600 Richmond residents served last year!). Belinda thanked Tabitha for her presentation. For more information go to www.chimoservices.com
Approx 22 members present
Visitors
- Tabitha Geraghty (speaker)
- Ralph May
Sergeant At Arms Tidbits
(SAA by Chris P)
- Not sure if 2019 resolutions played any part but two of our members reported each losing 30 lbs this year. Not going to mention their names but P and L may be clues......
- Paul plans to be an accomplished gourmet cook a year from now (or a few more pounds lighter?)
- Brian mentioned that he has missed a few meetings, upon his return to a meeting he can't decide if he misses us, or not ?!?
- Chris M has good news, bad news! Good news = promotion, Bad news = she has to leave all her present students that know and love her...
- (repeat) Treasurer Kathy is away for 3 weeks, Avery covering during her absence.... Elena, Joyce, Kathy (and Don) traveled to District 3810 Manila, Philippines from Jan 28 to Feb 17, 2019. A return Rotary team will come from D3810 on May 13 - May 27.
Meanderings
- Did you know?.... Rotary's 33,000 Clubs are in over 200 Countries.......
- (Repeat) From Pat and Paul: Please send any orders for additional "Rhinestone Cowboy" Auction/Gala tickets you might like to Paul and me, and also, please bring payment owing for the ones we have given you already, to Paul and me on Thursday morning.
Upcoming Events
(new items in bold)
Feb 19 - Board Meeting, 6:00 PM at Life Center
Feb 23 - Coldest Night of the year walk 4 PM (see Susan)
Mar 9 - Foundation dinner at Crystal Ballroom
Mar 28 (Thurs, regular meeting) - Auction Committee 7:30 AM
Mar 30 - Richmond Clubs, Joint Paul Harris event at RCC
Apr 23 - Basket making at Larry's Life Center 6 PM
Apr 24/May 01 - Line dancing lessons at Larry's life center 6 PM
Apr 25 - (Thurs, regular meeting) Final Auction Review meeting
May 3-5/19 - District Conference Sun Peaks
May 10/19 - Auction Gala
Committee Updates
Auction deadlines
- Apr 04 - ALL basket items to Amanda
- Apr 04 - ALL gift certificates to Pat or Kathy
- Apr 18 - ALL silent auction items entered into Givergy (NO exceptions)
- Apr 26 - Cut off for ticket sales
Today's Chuckle(s)
More Church bulletin bloopers
- Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.
- Low Self-Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please use the back door.
- Women’s Luncheon: Each member bring a sandwich. Polly Phillips will give the medication.
- Weight Watchers will meet at 7 p.m. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
