The Voice of Service - Current  Jun 28, 2009

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June 28th 2009

ROTARY CLUB OF CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE       Rotary International President  John Kenny 2009-20010          Rotary District 7630 Governor Susan Giove 2009-2010                Cathy Anderson, Club President 2009-10    Christiana Rotary Club  100 Continental Drive Newark, DE 19713

LAST WEEK'S MEETING

Cathy Anderson was sworn in as the 2009-10 President of the Christiana Rotary Club in a ceremony on June 25th conducted by Asst. District Governor, Jim Roney.  ADG Roney also swore in the officers:  President-elect Ted Elder, Secretary Susan Reeves, Treasurer Steve Price, and Past-President Stu Sherman.

Outgoing president, Stu Sherman was presented gifts for his service

by new Club president, Cathy Anderson, and past-president Dave Bonk.

George A. Thompson Memorial Scholars  Scholarship Committee members introduced the 2009 George A. Thompson Memorial Scholars Nicole Wells and Brittany Rehrig. The two students visited the meeting with their mothers and were recognized for their outstanding high school scholastics and excellent interviews during the selection process. Nicole is an engineering student and Brittany will study elementary education. 

Scholarship Committee members Dave Schultz, and Susan Reeves pose

with President Stu Sherman and the 2009 George Thompson Memorial

Scholarship winners (l-r) Brittany Rehrig and Nicole Wells.

Award Winners

Susan Reeves was presented the Samuel L. Simpson Rotarian of the Year award for her outstanding service to the Club during the 2008-09 year. Steve Price was named the Paul Harris award winner for his contributions to the Club and to Rotary.

UPCOMING Meetings

July 2nd

Speaker:  Carla Grygiel, Executive Director of the Newark Senior Center.

July 9th

Speaker:  Laurie Warren from "Kays" Camp for children diagnosed with cancer.

July 16th

Speaker:  Greer Firestone discussing Alexie & Rasputin, The mystery in the Russian royal family.

July 23rd

Former Club member, Bill Adami, from Easter Seals will be the speaker.

Missed You At Today's Meeting    Dave G, Joe, Milt, Donna, Mary Jane, Mark, and Steve W. Report make-ups    Report make-ups to Susan Reeves. Include the date of the missed meeting, the date of the make-up anddescribe the nature of the make-up. Send to:  susanc@systemsapproachltd.com    Remember on-line makeups And don’t forget you can make-up online. Click on the red box on the left to see what programs are available.

50/50 & HAPPY DOLLARS       Emily Camac had her number pulled for this week's 50/50 drawing but the lucky card was elusive. The pot continues to grow. It's now at $432!

Your Input Is Always Welcome   We'll pass your suggestions and ideas along to the appropriate committee chair. Meanwhile, if you're new to this site, please pay us a visit. Our meetings are open to guests and Rotarians from around the world every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. at the Christiana Hilton Hotel Where We Meet

THE VOICE OF SERVICE     Weekly Newsletter   Rotary Club Of Christiana Chartered January 15, 1971   www.christianarotary.org Rotary International -  www.rotary.org District 7630 -  www.rotary7630.org   The Voice of Service is published weekly by Christiana Rotary to keep its members, former members, and friends informed     •CLUB OFFICERS• Cathy Anderson, President Ted Elder, President Elect Susan Reeves, Secretary Steve Price, Treasurer Stu Sherman, Past President   •BOARD OF DIRECTORS•    Frank Alteri - Local Needs Steve Dewberry - Club Service Dave Allen - Rotary Foundation Vessa Fulton - Programs Dave Griffith - Community Service Mary Jane Boyle - Vocational Karen Poore/Roger Boyce - Membership Dave Schultz - International Dave Bonk - PR/Website Vessa Fulton - Programs Dick Moore - At Large

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