The Voice of Service - Archive  Jul 13, 2009

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July 13, 2009

ROTARY CLUB OF CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE       Rotary International President  John Kenny 2009-2010          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

Kay's Kamp 

The speaker at the meeting last week was Laurie Warren who, with her husband Bill, founded Kay's Kamp, the first oncology camp in Delaware. Kay's Kamp provides a week-long camping experience for children ages 6-16 who are undergoing cancer treatment or who are in remission. It provides a special place where these children are able to escape the daily experience of hospitals, medication and treatment.

     Laurie and Bill established the camp in memory of their daughter, Kaylyn, who died of leukemia in 2007.  It was Kaylyn's wish that a camp be made available to other kids who have cancer.  The Kaylyn Elaine Warren Foundation  accepts tax deductible contributions to help support the camp.  More information can be found at www.kayskamp.org.

Mary Jane Boyle receives Service Above Self Award

Past-president Stu Sherman presented the 2008-09 Service Above Self Award to Mary Jane Boyle for her many contributions to the Christiana Rotary Club last year. MJ, who was not able to resist making a short speech, told Club members that she didn't feel worthy and is in constant awe at what the Club is able to accomplish. She was reminded of the good work she did last year and was heartily congratulated.

Carol's coming back!

President Cathy announced that former member, Carol Brindle (you may remember her as Carol Edge), was applying for Club membership. That sparked numerous Happy Dollars as members were happy to hear that news.

Fundraiser announced

Past president, Stu Sherman, announced that planning is underway for a fundraiser to raise additional monies for the Club's TOUCH Program, which provides for Delaware's orphaned children during the holidays.  The Club is seeking the donation of a 50 inch HD flatscreen TV to raffle off.  More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

UPCOMING

July 16

Greer Firestone returns to the Club to speak about Alexie & Rasputin -- the mystery in the Russian Royal Family.

July 23

Former Club member, Bill Adami, will be joining us to give us the latest from Easter Seals.

July 30

Board Meeting from 11-12 at the Hilton.

Missed You At Today's Meeting    Vessa, Joe, and Steve P 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       There was no winner in last week's 50/50 drawing. The pot continues to grow. It's now at $461!

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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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