Rome Exchange Club
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 From The Rome Exchange Club  
Recipient of Exchange National Service Award 2014-2015    
   

Rome's #1 Service Club  For Over 79 Years

August 28, 2015

Winner of the
Leonard Grace Best Club Bulletin 2013-2014
Greg Gaston - Editor
Exchange Club of Rome Newsletter
  Greetings!
 
Next Meeting
August 28th
 Child Safety Seat Awareness
    Presented by 
Trooper First Class Stan Smith - Georgia State Patrol. 

   Stan started his career with  4 years in the US Air Force and was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Training Ribbon. He was honorably Discharged as Non Commissioned Officer with rank of SGT. He began his Law Enforcement career locally in 1985 at the Chattooga County Sheriff's Department as a Jailer. He completed his training at the Regional Police Academy at Floyd College becoming Mandated Officer in 1987 and served as Lieutenant over the Patrol Division 2005-2008.

    Stan Joined the Georgia State Patrol in 2008 serving as Vice President of the 85th Trooper School. He completed the school at age of 45 (oldest in class) and  completed all 5 levels of Accident Reconstruction within 3 years of graduating Trooper School and completed National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program in February 2011.

    Stan has been  married to his wife Brenda for 29 years. They have one son and daughter-in-law and one grandson.
 
Menu:
Pork Loin, Teriyaki Chicken, Penne Pasta, Broccoli & Cheese, Glazed Carrots, Rolls, Salad, Cake and Cobbler
 
WOW!

Pictured our Mr. Yard Sale Scottie Edwards, Louise Branham who sold a ton of books and DVDs and Paula Wachsteter who made the quarters add up to many dollars
The crowds of buyers were tremendous and they kept right on coming until the noon closing hour. Because of your and the community's great donations for us to sell, we will be able to turn over to the Rome Police Department enough money to replenish their dwindling inventory of approved child auto safety seats by at least 20 more.

Living The Creed! 
The Fair is coming!!!!

At our last meeting,  CVF President Bill Irmscher announced two upcoming work days in preparation for the Fair.

Save these dates!!!

Saturday, September 19th - 8AM.
  Work Day.  
    Coffee, juice, and biscuits will be provided.

Saturday, October 3rd -  8AM.   Work Day. 
    Coffee, juice, and biscuits will be provided.

October 6- 10th  - The Fair is here!!!!
Family Resource Center Starts Strategic Planning Process
Board members and staff met in the training room of the Harbin Clinic for a strategic planning session that began examining the public perception of the Exchange Club Family Resource Center on the eve of its 25th anniversary.  
 
The process is being helped along with the addition of profession consultants who have volunteered their services to insure the process moves in the right direction.

Pictured is Power 10 head Sean Mikula, who with two other staff members led the probing exercise which will be followed by several additional sessions of the FRC Staff, then the Executive Committee, and finally on to the full Board of Directors.  This entire process should aid in the FRC's visibility in the community as well as the approach to fundraising. 
Plan Your Family Mini Vacation At Callaway Gardens - June 9-11, 2016
Callaway Gardens Mountain Creek Inn is now taking reservations for the Georgia District Convention, June 9-11, 2016.  There isn't a better place to bring your family for a long weekend or longer, and this is the time to reserve your room and plan your activities because the Georgia District is expecting the largest attendance in years.  See for yourself the beauty and fun that is only Callaway:
Veterans Matter


To help uphold Exchange's Mission, inspiring communities to become better places to live, and as a component of the Americanism Program of Service, we have partnered with Veterans Matter, a national nonprofit organization devoted to housing homeless veterans. 

Golf Tournament to benefit Toys for Tots


At our last meeting....


Our own Wanda Whitten presented our program - the history and mission of the Heart of the Community Foundation and the Heart House.  The Foundation each year recognizes outstanding Romans who selflessly serve the community in a variety of ways.  These people are honored at a gala affair which is also the main fund raiser for the Foundation.  The Heart of the Community Foundation's main beneficiary is the Heart House at Redmond... recently renamed to the Wanda J. Whitten Guest House in Wanda's honor.  


Billy Maddox, Chaplain at Redmond also spoke on the ministry and operation of the House.  Families who are from out of town and need to stay close due to a family member undergoing surgery or recovering in local hospitals or nursing homes. 

The Wanda J. Whitten Guest House is a joint venture of Redmond Regional Medical Center and the Heart of the Community Foundation. 
 
Answer The Letter...Join The Campaign


People give to the Family Resource Center for any number of reasons:
  • "I believe that children deserve to live in homes that are safe and to live without neglect.
  • "I see our local child abuse statistics and I know that giving is a way that I can impact the lives of many each year.  I'm just one person but my gift helps many."
  • "I like that the Exchange program goes INTO the homes of families.  Each family is different and I'm impressed that they work with a family based on what that individual family needs.  It's not cookie-cutter program."
  • "I have served on the Board for a number of years and know that the Board as well as Center staff are frugal and use donations wisely."
  • "I have witnessed first-hand how dedicated and hard-working our staff of seven employees are in carrying out the mission of the Center."
Unsure why you should give? See Exchangite Charles Stevens, Chairman of the Exchange Annual Campaign to learn more.  You may also call Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director, at 706-290-0764 to schedule a meeting and tour...and become part of the success story!


Exchange Fellowship
This week it seems like we have a lot people we need to pray for:
  • A friend to many in our club, Brenda Gail Baldwin is still in the hospital.  Last report from her husband, Ben, is that they are working to wean her off the ventilator she has been for several weeks now. 
  • Please remember Exchangite Vivian Richmeier's parents, David & Dianne Maddox. 
  • If you have fellowship information, please let us know.  The email addresses are: 
Gail Johnson: gailj1@bellsouth.net 
Greg Gaston: greggaston@comcast.net
Bryan Shealy:  bryan.shealy@rivercitybankonline.com
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.
Have You Ordered The New Exchange Shirts?
New ECOR Shirt Logo
Have you seen the new Exchange Club of Rome Shirts?  The new distinctive logo includes the State of Georgia logo on a striped red and white flag and incorporates by the Exchange Club and the Fair Association.

These are available in both men's and ladies styles and can be ordered for you.  Please use the link below to download an order form so you can make your selection.  Please attached your check to your order form, give it to Bryan Shealy, and you shirt(s) will be ordered for you.
Rome Exchange Club
 Meetings Held Friday At Noon
The Palladium
Coosa Valley Fairgrounds
1400 Martin Luther King Blvd 
Rome, GA
In this issue....
Yard Sale
The Fair is coming
Family Resource Center
Plan Your Family Mini Vacation At Callaway
Veterans Matter
Golf Tournament
At our last meeting
FRC Campaign Underway
Fellowship
New Exchange Shirts
Mark Your Calendars ...  


August 28
Child Safety Seat Awareness
Stan Smith
Georgia State Patrol

September 4
Business Meeting


Who will wear the special Exchange Strong lapel pin for recruiting a new member?  Let's fill this space with sponsor names as Rome becomes
Exchange Strong!

Amanda Abbasi
Giles Chapman
Len Woodward

 

Add Your Name To This

Prestigious List  

August 
Club Anniversaries  
  
23 years !!
 Leonard White

19 years !!
Joan Crumley

16  years !!
Sherry Thompson

14 years !!
Robin Burke
Rick Sheerin

6 years 
  George Bosworth
Charles Long
      
5 years
Eri Haney

4 years
Tina Bartleson
Leslie Duke

1 year
Greg Asbury
Chris Jenkins
Beverly Mason
June Noble
Stephen Smith

August Birthdays

August 2
Amy Knitig
 
August 4
Chris Mauer

August 6
Bob Babcock

August 11
Richard Grant
Beth Summer

August 13
Stan Rogers

August 19
Harry Wise


August 20

Meredith Brown

August 22
Eric Haney
Stephen Smith

August 23
Mark Harrison
 
August 26
Paul Smith

August 30
Grant Magness

August 31
Sam Reeder


It's Not Too Early To Plan
Georgia District of Exchange
2016 Convention
 June 9 - 10 - 11, 2016
Not too early to save this date!!!!!

"Get A Jump On Child Abuse" Party
Saturday, April 16, 2016
The Brewhouse Music & Grill

 
Quick Links
Rome Exchange Club 
2015-2016 Officers

 

President - J P Cooper 

Past President -  Bryan Shealy
President Elect - Mike Elliott
Secretary - Charles Long
Treasurer - Meredith Brown
Ex-Officio - Bill Irmscher 

Directors


Term Ending 6/30/2016
Louise Branham
Giles Chapman  
Greg Fricks  
Greg Gaston 
John Upton
Nan Winkelman  


Term Ending 6/30/2017
Al Bonnyman
Robin Burk
Tom Caldwell
Barbara Carter
Charles Stevens
Wanda Whitten

 
  
District President  -
Barney Knighton
Program of Service
Committee Chairperson

Americanism- Nan Winkelman 
Youth - John Upton
Community Service - Al Bonnyman  
Child Abuse Prev - Louise Branham  
P/R -Greg Gaston
Social - Bryan Shealy
Awards -Giles Chapman
Programs - Mike Elliott
Fellowship -Rhonda Wallace & Steve White 
New Member Support -Bryan Shealy

Contact one of these Chairpersons and volunteer for a committee.  Just click
on their name to send an email.
Coosa Valley Fair Association Officers
Pres - Bill Irmscher
1st VP - John Garner 
2nd VP - Gene Richardson
Treas - Joe Wade
Sect - Paul Smith
Ex Officio - Bryan Shealy
Past Pres - Kirk Milam
Directors
Term Expires 12/2015

Holly Kelly

Gigi Binion

Steve White

Frank Shropshire

Phil Burkhalter

Term Expires 12/2016

Don Chambers

Charles Long

Sam Reeder

Cathy Kerce

Milton Slack

Term Expires 12/2017

Sherri Beideck

Jordan Knight

Bobby Padgett

Jason Sanker

Joe Wade III



 

 

 

 

 

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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 three times they visit, more then that you are required to pay for your guest's meal unless they have submitted an application for membership, in which case the meals will remain at no charge.   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 $10 per meal and must be paid to the Treasurer or other officer at the time of the meeting.  Money can also be placed in the Dues Box in the lobby.