Greetings!
Next Meeting Friday, November 14th
Veterans Day Program
Normandy Invasion Memorial Service
Exchangite Terry Clift will be presenting our program this week. Terry and his wife Nancy were in Normandy this past Memorial Day and attended the Memorial Day program which was one week prior to the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The 70th anniversary is especially significant because those who actually participated in D-Day are a minimum of 88 years old and many will not be around for future anniversaries.
Terry has a slide presentation and video with lots of narrative about what went right and what went wrong during the invasion. He also will talk about Frank Towers, a WWII veteran, who was honored at the ceremony
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Menu: baked chicken, steak and gravy, steamed rice, English peas, carrots, rolls salad cobbler and cake
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Exchange Fellowship
This week it seems like we have a lot people we need to pray for:
- Mary Louise Dixon, wife of Exchangite Richard Dixon has started a round of chemotherapy..
- Exchangite Giles Chapman's doctors tell him that his cancer has metastasized and is in his lymph glands. He has completed two of the series of three treatments to help control this and is feeling great.
- Please continue to keep Exchangite Barbara Carter and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
- Let's not forget to remember Exchangite Len Woodward daughter Emily Macy. Emily is not doing well.
- Exchangite Grant Magness was injured in an auto wreck involving a deer last week. Grant was in hospital in Chattanooga but is now home. Please keep Grant and his family in your thoughts and prayers for his complete and speedy recovery.
- Please continue to keep the family of Milton Tippin in your thoughts and prayers. Milton passed away last Wednesday.
- Exchangite Brenda Gail Baldwin needs continued prayers as she receives treatment for MS.
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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 has completed his latest round of chemo and is doing OK. He has been 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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Exchange Club Christmas Party
It's that great time again for the Exchange Club of Rome's annual Christmas Party. The event will be held on
Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Brewhouse in Downtown Rome.
As we've done in recent years, admission to the party will be an unwrapped gift from each attendee, which will go to Toys for Tots.
Each person will have three options for the entree:, chicken, beef wellington, or salmon. Please call Kathy Phillips at the Family Resource Center at 706-290-0764706-290-0764 and let her know how many will be attending and your selection.
Each attendee will receive two drink tickets. Additional drinks will be at your expense. We look forward to you being there!
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Congratulations to.....
Exchange President Bryan Shealy, expecting a grandchild soon. In October, Exchangite Don Black traveled to Virginia for a special occasion. A stained glass window in St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Midlothian, VA, was dedicated in honor of Don, who founded the church and built it from scratch. Don is a retired Episcopal Minister. Congratulations to you all !!!
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At our last meeting
A busy and exciting Business Meeting last week.
 | Past President Tony Daniel inducted 3 new members, from left to right, Dean Lewis, sponsored by Cathy Kerce, Shane Walley, sponsored by Ben Levy, and Dr. Robert Lee Fletcher, sponsored by Diane Warner
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An Orientation for new members was led by Past President Tony Daniel.
CVF President Kirk Milam presented a wrap up of his term as President and presided over the election of new CVF Board Members.
- For the term 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2016 - Charles Long and Milton Slack
- For the term 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2017 - Sherry Bidek, Jordan Knight, Bobby Padgett, Jason Sanker, and Joe Wade III.
All were elected unanimously.
Our meeting ended with a stirring tribute and memorial by Exchangite Giles Chapman to Exchangite Milton Tippin who passed away last week. Milton served in the European Theater of World War II (1943-46) and earned the: 1) Combat Infantryman Badge, 2) the Bronze Star, 3) the Legion of Merit, 4) the Purple Heart, 5) European Theater of Operations Medal with 3 Battle Stars, 6) the World War II Victory Medal, and 7) the Army Good Conduct Medal.
After this tribute, all WWII veterans were asked to come on stage, then all veterans who had served in combat were asked to come forward, and then all veterans in attendance were recognized. The service concluded with Taps, played by Exchangite Bill King.
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Golf Cart Poker Run donates $1300 for Toys for Tots
 | Exchangite Nan Winkelman presents check for $1300 to Hal Gosnell, Chairman of the Rome Toys for Tots campaign.
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Fun was had by all at the 3rd Annual Golf Cart Poker Run and $1,300.00 was raised for the Toys for Tots along with four boxes of toys being donated. A local group from Armuchee started this event and 9 families hosted stops at their homes where food and beverages were served to over 150 participates from as far away as Valdosta, with ages that ranged from 21 years old to 76. The event coordinator counted over 50 participating motorized golf carts, Atv's and even a tractor pulling a trailer. Most of the participates use this event a their annual Halloween Costume dress-up for adults. All that participated felt that the event was a huge success for the Toys for Tots Charity. When the amount was announced on our event page on Facebook there were several comments that they want to double the amount for next year. 
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Rhonda Wallace receives ACCG certification
 ACCG, Georgia's county association, and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia recently recognized Floyd County Commissioner (and fellow Exchangite) Rhonda Wallace for her completion of the core certification level in the ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy.Commissioner Wallace stated, "As a participant in the ACCG certification training program, I have grown in my personal and professional knowledge of how our counties operate. Having the ability to connect with our community leaders, by building relationships all over the state of Georgia, will positively impact our overall future. The knowledge I have gained through this program will assist our county in economic growth and better understanding of our future needs. I am proud of how we operate our community and feel this training has strengthened my leadership skills and will help me be a more resourceful and effective commissioner." Congratulations Rhonda!!!Read full article in Rome News Tribune |
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Santa for Seniors Program
We will soon be participating with the Floyd County Sheriff's Department with the Santa for Seniors program. This program provides holiday gifts to Senior Adults in the Rome area who do not have family nor would receive anything for Christmas.
Please let me know if you are willing to adopt a Senior.
You will be provided with their names and a wish list that they have completed. All deliveries are made by the Sheriff's Department and we will need to have everything ready and brought to the Exchange Club meeting no later than December 20, 2014. If you are willing, I will be forwarding the information to you as soon as I receive it.
Thanks
Wanda J. Whitten
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Strikeout Child Abuse Bowling Fundraising Event is SOLD OUT!!!
For the sixth year in a row, bowling enthusiasts of all skill levels will come together to raise money to prevent child abuse. "STRIKE Out Child Abuse" is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th. According to event organizer, Robin Hice, "STRIKE Out Child Abuse brings everyone together for a fun-filled night of friendly competition. Not only do teams have the fun of bowling, we encourage them to get creative with their names and to carry that theme forward by dressing in costume. Teams can also 'come as they are'--we want this to be a fun and relaxing evening for everyone." The event benefits the Exchange Club Family Resource Center, a local non-profit agency that provides in-home parent education, training, and solutions to families experiencing challenges.
"STRIKE Out Child Abuse" will be held at Classic Lanes Bowling Center on Huffaker Road in Rome on Tuesday - November 18th, with doors opening at 6 PM. All lanes (teams) have been filled though there are a few lane sponsorships still available for $150.
Interested in being a "lane sponsor"?? Call the Family Resource Center at 706-290-0764 706-290-0764.
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Family Resource Center.....
The Family Resource Center enjoyed a great weekend at Business EXPO 2014:
- We shared 40 Center information packets with area businesses;
- We sold one lane sponsorship for our upcoming STRIKE Out Child Abuse Tournament;
- We gathered close to 200 names to add to our newsletter and campaign databases;
- We made positive connections with our community and other businesses.
 | | Special thanks to all those Exchange members who helped us out this past weekend: Al Bonnyman, Stacey Brown, Terry Clift, Greg Gaston, Gail Johnson, Pat Patton, Charles Stephens, Buzz Wachsteter! |
Are you looking for someplace to have lunch on December 5th??--this is the day of our Exchange Club Christmas Party so there will be no Noon Exchange Meeting this day. Please join Tina Bartleson and the fine folks of the New Romans Club at their annual Holiday Charity Auction at Coosa County Club. The $15 cost buys an awesome lunch--Waldorf salad, Chicken Rollentine, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almandine, and Glazed Carrots with White Chocolate Mousse for desert! You'll get to hear a lively auction hosted by our own Lynn Dempsey. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds raised will benefit The Exchange Club Family Resource Center. Tina has seen some of the prizes and there are some nice items as well as one-of-a-kind objects that could make for some fine gift-giving this season! Doors open at 10:30 AM. To make reservations, call Ruth 706-314-9232 (make reservations by Nov. 28th).
Exchange members support the Center in a big way! Did you know that..... - The Exchange Club of Rome and Coosa Valley Fair Association have contributed almost $29,000 to your child abuse prevention center in 2014 through direct donations and event sponsorships?
- 125 Exchange members have made direct individual contributions to the Family Resource Center to date in 2014, totaling over $30,000?
Thanks members for your support! Your investment of time AND money makes our community a better place...and it makes our Center stronger! Santa is beginning to check his list and you can too! If you are interested in adopting a Family Resource Center child or family for Christmas, please let Tina know!
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Rome Exchange awarded National Service Award
The Exchange Club of Rome has been awarded the National Service Award for 2014-2015 by the National Exchange Club.
To achieve this honor a club must complete at least one program each in the four Programs of Service, Americanism, Youth, Community Service, and Child Abuse Prevention, as well as two others for any category. |
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Club Builders Look For Exchange Legacies For Rome High Excel Club
 Members of the growth team working on the next Excel Club at Rome High School are looking for legacies, children, grandchildren, or other family members of Exchange members, who attend RHS. These students should already have some connection with Exchange through the family connection and would be great prospects for the initial charter members of the club.
Drop an email to buzzrome@comcast.net and let him know about any of your family members who would fit this category.
Excel is the high school arm of the National Exchange Club and works with students to achieve community service, patriotism, the prevention of child abuse, and service to our youth.
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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 ...
November 14 Veterans Day Program November 18 Strike out Child Abuse Bowling Tournament
November 21 Freedom Shrine
November 28 No Meeting Happy Thanksgiving!!
December 5Christmas Party No Noon meeting December 12 Business Meeting
December 19 Christmas Entertainment December 26 No MeetingMerry Christmas January 2 No Meeting Happy New Year!!!
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Get Behind The "Force"
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Again this year, we will be recording the names of members who bring in a new member. Members who recruit a new member will receive a
badge pin like this from National.
JP Cooper Terry Simmons Kirk Milam Leslie Duke Paula Wachsteter Ben Levy Cathy Kerce Diane Warner Add Your Name To This Prestigious List |
November
Club Anniversaries
41 years !!
Rocky Huffman
Stephen Stutts
39 years!!
Ray Cox37 years!!
Charles White
34 years!!
24 years
J C Grimes
Howie Lowden
20 years
Terry Simmons
15 years
Chris Twyman
5 years
Phil Burkhalter
Robert Smyth
Harry Wise
4 years
Paula Wachsteter
3 years
Bryan Johnson
2 years
Martin Meyer
Layla Shipman
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November Birthdays
November 1
Brenda Gail Baldwin
Steve Cox
November 2
November 6
Robin Burk
November 8 J P Cooper
Shane Walley
November 9 Bryan Johnson
November 10
Rick Sheerin
November 11
Giles Chapman
November 14
Richard Dixon
November 15
Tom Caldwell IV November 19 Chris Jenkins
November 21
George Bosworth November 27 Lee Smollar November 28 Deborah Martin Martin Meyer November 30 Jimmy Dupuy
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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
President - Bryan Shealy
Term Ending 6/30/2015 Jackie Moreland Term Ending 6/30/2016
Louise Branham
Giles Chapman
Greg Fricks
John Hine
Nan Langford
John Upton
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Program of Service
Committee Chairperson
Americanism- Leslie Duke
Child Abuse Prev - Nan Winkelman
P/R -Jackie Moreland
Fellowship -Rhonda Wallace & Steve White
New 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
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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