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

Rome's #1 Service Club  For Over 79 Years

September 4, 2015

Winner of the
Leonard Grace Best Club Bulletin 2013-2014
Greg Gaston - Editor
Exchange Club of Rome Newsletter
  Greetings!
 
Next Meeting
September 4th
 Business Meeting
Remember - No Guests at Business Meetings

Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend!!!
Menu:
Blackened Catfish, Fried Chicken Livers, Rice & Gravy, Broccoli Casserole, Coleslaw, Garden Salad, Cornbread, Banana Pudding, Chess Pie


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!!!!
Labor Day Greeting from our National President Dan McQueeney


3 Exchangites qualify this week for Rome City Commission

See Rome News story..

Pictured(l-r) are Exchangite ( (and CVF President)  BIll Irmscher,  Exchangite Buzz Wachsteter,  Rome City Clerk Joe Smith, and Exchangite MIlton Slack III. 
Exchangite Scott Henson honored for community service....




Network Day Service Center Inc. recently recognized Exchangite Scott Henson for his years of service as the board president from 2005 to 2015.  The nonprofit center provides support and services to intellectually and developmentally disabled adults in Floyd County.   It is funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Incoming Network Day Service board president Mary Hardin Thornton commended Henson for his dedication.  Henson has served on the board of directors since 1999.
 
At our last meeting

Our program was presented by Trooper First Class Stan Smith  of the  Georgia State Patrol.  Trooper Smith was passionate about making sure children riding in vehicles are properly fastened in an approved child safety seat.  He cited statistics and also some personal stories about things he has seen that show many parents or other caretakers either are not informed or do not care to have the children properly restrained.  Most car accidents occur within a few miles of home... implying that just because it is a short trip doesn't make it alright to skip on buckling up,  both the adults as well as the children.

Golf Tournament to benefit Toys for Tots


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:
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 and her family on the passing of father, David Maddox last week. 
  • 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....
The Fair is coming
Labor Day Greeting
3 Exchangites in the news
Exchangite Scott Henson honored
At our last meeting
Golf Tournament
Plan Your Family Mini Vacation At Callaway
FRC Campaign Underway
Fellowship
New Exchange Shirts
Mark Your Calendars ...  


September 4
Business Meeting

September 11
Flag Etiquette


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  

September 
Club Anniversaries  
  
68 years !!
 Randy Green

51 years !!
Scott Henson

36  years !!
Stephen Patton
Frank Shropshire

28 years !!
Jim Talley

24 years !!
  Carol Wade
      
11 years
Buzz Wachster

10 years
Jim Lloyd
Mike Mathews

5 years
Holly Kelly
Grant Magness

4 years
Sue Lee
Milton Slack

3 years
Lee Smollar

2 years
Rick Flanigen
Joel Megginson, Sr
Dean Oswalt

September  Birthdays

September 5
Amy Patterson
 
September 7
Ben James
Mike Littlejohn
Milton Slack

September 10
Carol Wade

September 12
Ronnie Farmer

September 13
Jason Sanker

September 17
Gail Johnson


September 19

Amanda Abbasi

September 22
Mike Mathews

September 23
Ronnie Wallace
 
September 25
Charles Stevens

September 28
Stephen Patton
Cyndi Westmoreland

September 29
Debbie Burnett
Frank Shropshire
Dixie Sorrow

September 30
Jordan Knight
David Shelton


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.