Greetings!
Next Meeting
Friday, June 27th
Our meeting this week will be our Installation Banquet.
Cocktails at 6:30P Dinner at 7:00P at the Palladium Reservations are required.
see details belowHonored Guest Speaker For The Evening And Installer
Daniel S. McQueeney
Region 10 Vice President
Member - Exchange Club of Charleston, SC Candidate for President-Elect National Exchange Club To Make Reservations: Please call Bryan Shealy at 706-236-3538 (office), and indicate how many will be in your party and what will be the choice of entree for each person in your party.
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Installation of new officers
You Are Cordially Invited To Join Us For
The Installation Of New Officers
And Board Of Directors
The Exchange Club of Rome, Georgia cordially invites you and your escort to the Installation Dinner for our 2014-2015 Officers and Board of Directors.
Honored Guest Speaker For The Evening
And Installer
Daniel S. McQueeney
Region 10 Vice President
Member - Exchange Club of Charleston, SC
Friday
June 27, 2014 Cocktails 6:30 PM - Dinner 7 PM
Attire: Coat and Tie For Men
The Palladium
69 Church Street
Coosa Valley Fairgrounds
Rome, GA 30161
Once again this year you will have your choice of entree. You may select from:
Pecan Chicken
Broiled Salmon
Reservations Are Required
To Make Reservations: Please call Bryan Shealy at 706-236-3538 (office), and indicate how many will be in your party and what will be the choice of entree for each person in your party.
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Exchange Fellowship
This week it seems like we have a lot people we need to pray for:
- Exchangite Paul Smith's wife Gerry has been hospitalized at FMC, suffering from either a stoke or possibly of a reaction to her medicines. Tom Sills reports she is doing better today. Please keep Paul & Gerry, Tom Sills and their familes in your thoughts and prayers
- Exchangite Bryan Shealy will be have a heart cath July 1st. Please remember Bryan in your thoughts and prayers.
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Exchangite Stephen Patton is home and doing well following his triple bypass surgery. Stephen is able to stay at home by himself and occasionally go to the office now. If you would to visit to just please call before you come by. The best person to reach is Mary at 706-506-1511.
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Exchangite Brenda Gail Baldwin has been back in Floyd Hospital for rehab and continued efforts to reach a diagnosis for her illness. Please keep Brenda Gail and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Exchangite Bill Wigley and also his wife have been moved into a care facility in Canton.
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Exchangite Dan Scott's wife, Terri continues to do well in her treatment for cancer and needs our support.
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Exchangite Ray Dempsey continues his treatment plan being diagnosed with cancer of the liver.
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Exchangite Sam Burrell
If you have fellowship information, please let us know. The email addresses are: Gail Johnson: gailj1@bellsouth.net
If you have emailed one of the above and your fellowship need has not been announced within a few hours, please email one of the other contacts.
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July 4th activities......
This year the Rome Exchange Club has been invited to sell/distribute American Flags at the Rome Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Block Party on July 4 and also the Community Fireworks Display that same night at Ridge Ferry Park. Exactly what we do will be based on response from the club members on who will be able to volunteer on this holiday. We definitely need your help on July 4th - both downtown and at the fireworks display. Please contact Giles Chapman giles007@comcast.net or 706-234-7967 (home) to volunteer and to get details.  |
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At our meeting last week.......
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Pictured above are Elaine Snow, Rome City Police Chief; Investigator Jeff Richerson; Sergeant Joe Costolnick; Investigator Pete Sailors; Exchangite Debbie Burnett; and Exchange President Tony Daniel.
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At our meeting last week, Exchangite Debbie Burnett introduced 3 officers from the Rome Police Department who were involved in the investigation of the three homicides that took place in Rome in 2013. A fascinating inside story of following leads, trying to piece together the truth from multitudes of conflicting stories, and many who tried to obstruct justice. At the conclusion of the program, the Rome Exchange Club presented awards to each officer for their dedicated service to the citizens of Rome.
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Congratulations!!!
Exchangite Amy Knitig's husband, Chris, graduates from the residency program at Floyd Medical Center on Saturday evening, then begins his practice at Harbin Clinic in Cartersville on Monday, July 7!
Congratulations.... I know it probably seemed the day would never come... but it's here!
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FRC Family Day
Family Day @ the Eco Center/Ridge Ferry Park
Last July, we hosted 26 families with over 70 children for a day of fun, food and back-to-school supplies. The Exchange Club of Rome generously gave school supplies so that we could help the children of Rome and Floyd County be prepared on their first day of school.
This year's family day is scheduled for July 19.
Backpacks have been donated for each kid attending.
Still needed are school supplies and volunteers to help with this event. Please contact Nan Winkelman 706-346-4558, nanlangford@yahoo.com or call Kathy at the Exchange Club Family Resource Center, (706) 290-0764 if you can help in any way!!!
Check your inbox for a separate email with more details
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Looking for Toy "Spies"
Rome Toys for Tots would like for some volunteers to stop in selected retail stores and see what items might be on sale or clearance and when sales/clearance might be planned. A visit at least once per week is desirable. If you might be interested, please call Exchangite Hal Gosnell at 706.506.3504 for more details.
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Family Resource Center news....
The Family Resource Center has published it's latest newsletter. To view, click here. Our Annual Campaign kicked off in April and we are making great progress toward our goals. We are 62% to our overall goal, and Exchange Club is at 41% for membership participation. Good News To Report: The FRC has received confirmation that they are getting both 2015 Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) contracts applied for and have been awarded the entire amount requested on both contracts! Here's what was requested: Supervised Visitation Federal Award: $92,607.75 Required Match: $30,869.25 Total Program Cost: $123,477.00 Parent Aide Federal Award: $30,430.50 Required Match: $10,143.50 Total Program Cost: $40,574.00 Thanks for all the support from the Rome Exchange Club. As you can see, a dollar donated to the FRC can result in an additonal three dollars from the Federal grants. |
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Messsage from the President
Hello fellow Exchangites. We are near the end of the year and it has been a great one. As a club, we've made some great strides. We have experienced some great programs that were both enlightening and educational. We have been left with a sense of pride toward our membership in this community. We have recognized the charter of the Collegiate Club of Berry and they are off to a great start. Buzz Wachsteter and Harry Wise worked diligently to make this happen. Their efforts were tireless and their communication with the administrators at Berry, faculty, and Blake was tremendous. Without their continuous work, this would not have come to fruition. I would like to see one started at Shorter University next year and Buzz and I have already talked. The replacement of the Star Spangled Banner flag was a great Americanism project. The board of directors agreed to purchase the new flag, which was made in Georgia, and several members participated in opening the box, stretching it out, and folding it. I want to thank Berry College for their use of the Cage Center in providing the space for us to stretch out such an enormous flag. In June, we will be presenting the flag to the City of Rome. City officials have agreed to erect a flag pole on the top of Jackson Hill and will fly this flag in September, the anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner. The Americanism committee remains active in several projects as we close out the year. We honor our members that we have lost this year. We reflect on their impact to the club and appreciate their hard work throughout the years. It is because of their perseverance that we continue on. As we near the end of the year, I want to thank each of your for your support. I have enjoyed being your president and appreciate each member's contribution to the Rome Exchange Club. Serving you has been a great honor that I will always remember. Yours in Exchange, Dr. Tony Daniel |
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Rome Exchange Club
Meetings Held Friday At Noon
The Palladium
Coosa Valley Fairgrounds
1400 Martin Luther King Blvd
Rome, GA | |
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Mark Your Calendars ...
June 27
Installation Banquet
Evening Dinner
Reservations required
see article
July 4
NO MEETING
Have Safe and Happy
Fourth of July!!
July 11 Business Meeting
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Rome Club Members
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Nan Winkelman (1)
Giles Chapman (2)
Don Black (1)
J P Cooper (1)
Gail Johnson (1)
Jack Neidrach (1)
Ronnie Wallace (1)
Bud Owens (1)
Charles Long (1)
Ben Harrison(1)
Buzz Wachsteter (2)
Terry Simmons (1)
Louise Branham (1)
Add Your Name To This
Prestigious List
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Georgia District Convention
June 5-6-7, 2014
At Beautiful
Sea Palms Resort
St. Simons Island
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Exchange National Convention
2014
New Orleans, LA.
July 9 - July 12, 2014
(Ever Thought About Riding
The Train?)
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40 years
John Youmans 39 years
Lowell Wilkins 21 years
Bob Babcock
David Culp
Mike Littlejohn
20 years
Bryan Shealy
19 years
Jackie Moreland
12 years
Wanda Whitten
8 years Ron Kiefer 4 years
Jimmy Dupuy
Bud Owens
3 years Dave Lay
William Reeder
Gene Richardson
1 year Karen Thomas
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June Birthdays
June 10
Lydell Hunt
June 14
June 16
Gene RichardsonJune 17 Phil Franssen
June 19
Buzz Wachsteter
June 22
Rodger Duncan
June 25
Don Chambers
June 26
Hal Gosnell June 27 Joe Wade III June 28 Leonard White June 30 Dave Schreiber
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Exchange Wear Anyone?
You see them at meetings and projects...our new logo club shirts. We have now:
- Men's and ladies cotton knit shirts up to 3XL
- Ladies 3/4 sleeve V-necks in all sizes
- White logo ball caps
- Straw logo Panama hats (one size fits all)
Exchangite Deborah Martin is clothing chair. Please see her. These shirts and hats are an excellent way to show your support of Exchange and identify you as a member of America's Service Club...and great to wear at the fair too.
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New Help To Seal The Deal...
 Tell Your Prospects About Exchange
When you bring a prospective new member guest, give them one of the new brochures and let them read all about Exchange. National's latest "Join Exchange" is available from the President at each meeting and will help you seal the deal.
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Rome Exchange Club
2013-2014 Officers
Directors
Term Ending 9/30/2015
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Program of Service
Committee Chairperson
Fellowship -Rhonda Wallace & Steve White
Member Support -
Contact one of these Chairpersons and volunteer for a committee. Just click
on their name to send an email.
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Coosa Valley Fair Association Officers
Pres - Kirk Milam
1st VP - Bill Irmscher
2nd VP - John Garner
Tres - Joe Wade
Sect - Paul Smith
Ex Officio - Tony Daniel
Past Pres - Jim Talley
Directors
Term Expires 11/2014Bud Owens Tom Bennett Cathy KerceJim Loyd Stan Rogers Term Expires 11/2015Holly Kelly Gigi Binion Steve White Frank Shropshire Phil Burkhalter Term Expires 11/2016
Nan Selman
Jack Carter
Don Chambers
Sam Reeder
Gene Richardson
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Meal Policy Of The Exchange Club Of Rome
Members are encouraged to bring prospective member guests to all regular meetings. The club is most happy to pay for the meals of prospects the first two times they visit, more then that you are required to pay for your guest's meal. If you bring a non-prospect guest, someone to just join you for lunch, or if you take out a lunch for anyone that is not a member, you are required to pay for your guest's or takeout meal. The cost of the meal is $7 per meal and must be paid to the Treasurer at the time of the meeting.
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