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

September 18, 2015

Winner of the
Leonard Grace Best Club Bulletin 2013-2014
Greg Gaston - Editor
Exchange Club of Rome Newsletter
  Greetings!
 
Next Meeting
September 18th

Exchange 101 
     How long has it been since you attended your orientation meeting with the Exchange Club of Rome, GA?  That long ... wow!  Possibly when you are a relatively new member and didn't get to attend an orientation meeting.  Over the years new member orientations have been presented in many different ways and for much of last year they were postponed and postponed and finally abandoned.  As your Board discussed when to have one we came up with a fantastic idea.  Exchange 101 - A refresher course for the whole Club.  We will have members briefly describe their committee's activities and endeavors.  Hopefully you will enjoy the presentation and possibly learn a little something along the way.

Menu:
      Pork tenderloin, Chicken Alfredo, Yams, Skillet Corn, Green Lima Beans, Rolls, Salad, Cobbler and Ice Cream.
All menu items are subject to change.
 
The Fair is coming!!!!


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.

Monday, October 5th - 6:00PM - Family Picnic
Since this year's theme is Family Fun At The Fair, we will be having a family picnic on the Monday night of fair week, Oct 5th at 6:00 PM.  This fair party is open to all Exchangites and their immediate family living in their home.  To allow us to have enough food, we need to know how many people will be attending so please respond to the survey that has been sent out.

October 6- 10th  - The Fair is here!!!!

At Our Last Meeting
Flag Education

Did you know that the fourth star from the left on the American Flag represents the State of Georgia?  If you were at our last meeting you did because Exchangites   Bill King and Harry Wise previewed the Exchange Club of Romes GiveAKidAFlagToWave presentation which is currently being given to every fourth grade class in Rome and Floyd County public and private schools.  Now...let's see if you are smarter than the average fourth grader...what's the name of the flag Bill King is holding on the left?
Exchange Club donates $1600 to Rome Police for child safety seats

The Rome PD in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol, the Floyd County Police, and the Floyd County Sheriff's office did a 60 day traffic enforcement campaign in Rome to target traffic violations.
  • One of the offenses that quickly jumped out were the number of offenses for not having children in child safety seats or improper child safety seats.
  • 526 people were cited for improper seat belt/child safety seats violations.
  • 79 new car seats were given to people who could not afford a proper child safety seat.  They were also training in the proper installation and usage of the seats.
  • To help replenish the supply at the Rome Police Department,  our Exchange Club  sponsored a huge yard sale at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds with all the proceeds being turned over to the Rome PD to purchase child safety seats.

Pictured is Exchangite Scottie Edwards, Chairman of the "Hot Summer Daze" yard sale presenting a check for $1600 to Lt. Chris DeHart, commander of the Traffic Unit of the Rome PD at a recent meeting of XC to be used in purchasing a variety of car safety seats for Rome PD to distribute to those who cannot afford one.


Golf Tournament to benefit Toys for Tots


Answer The Letter...Join The Campaign

 
What some of the families who work with the Exchange Club Family Resource Center have to say about our services:
  • "I loved the talking I had with her [Parent Aide]"
  •  "I was so thankful I received the help I did.  I learned a lot."
  • "She taught me how to improve my anger."
  • "She was the first person who ever believed in me."
 
Your support enables parents to have the information they need so that they can avoid abuse and neglect.  YOU give children healthier and happier childhoods.  Thanks for giving to our Annual Campaign. Haven't made your pledge yet?  No worries...simply see Charles Steven or call Tina Bartleson at 706-290-0764.


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Exchange Parent Aide Model

Interested in learning more about the Exchange Parent Aide model?  Volunteer Parent Aide training  is planned for October 24thand October 25th at the FRC. Call Tina at 706-290-0764 or email her at tina@exchangeclubfrc.org to learn how you can join this informative, free, and no obligation training.
OK Bowlers...Save The Date!
strikeout logo 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 - 6 to 8 PM 
The annual bowling tournament to benefit the
Exchange Club Family Resource Center

Prizes, an evening of fun, t-shirts for participants and MORE!
Download the application for details
2015 Strike Out Child Abuse Bowling Sponsor & Entry Form 
 
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:
Exchange Fellowship
This week it seems like we have a lot people we need to pray for:
  • Fellow Exchangite Greg Gaston has been diagnosed with Kidney Cancer and will undergo surgery on September 28th at Kennestone Hospital.  Please direct your prayers for a total successful surgery and a speedy recovery to Greg. 
  • A friend to many in our club, Brenda Gail Baldwin is now recovering at home.
  • We are saddened to learn of the passing of Exchangite Marti Robles's grandmother Lydia Paris this past weekend.
     
 
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
At Our Last Meeting
Exchange donates $1600
Golf Tournament
FRC Campaign Underway
Plan Your Family Mini Vacation At Callaway
Fellowship
New Exchange Shirts
Mark Your Calendars ...  


September 18
Exchange 101

September 25
Becky Smyth
Downtown Development Auth.

October 2
Business Meeting

October 9
No Meeting
C U at the CVF


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 Janes
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.