Recent Happenings at Smithfield Rotary
Darby Reeder joins us to share about Victory Junction
Darby Reeder, Junior Miss Princess of North Carolina shared her passion and excitement for the Victory Junction program which provides camp scholarships for kids who are unable to attend regular camps because they have health issues. She shared about her recent visit to the camp and excitement for the program. Her goal is to raise the funds (about $2500) for 1 camper to attend this coming summer. Darby is 11 and attends Cleveland Middle school as a 6th grader. She is doing amazing things during her reign as Junior Miss Princess of North Carolina.
John Hobart shared that the Agriculture center thanked us for participating in Farm City Week!
John Hobart shared that the Agriculture center thanked us for participating in Farm City Week!
Visitors from Greater Wilson Rotary
Tonight we welcomed David Taylor and Bill Shreve from the Greater Wilson Rotary Club who shared information about that paper fundraiser as well as Breann Tuttle, senior at Neuse Charter, who is working on a book drive for her senior project. More information to come about how we can help.
Here is the link to Donate to Breann's Senior Project through Donors Choose:
http://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/385041.-245268357?rf=link_dccontent_2013_11_teacherid_385041
Also needed are picture books and regular elementary leveled books as well as the non-fiction books.
Here is the link to Donate to Breann's Senior Project through Donors Choose:
http://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/385041.-245268357?rf=link_dccontent_2013_11_teacherid_385041
Also needed are picture books and regular elementary leveled books as well as the non-fiction books.
Fall Fundraiser at Hinnant Vineyards - Big Success!
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Fall Fundraiser at Hinnant Vineyards a big success. Thanks to the Brownlees, the Johnsons and Gary Ridout for all their hard work to make the event a huge success. Thanks to all Rotarians who sold tickets, brought Auction items and bought items, each contribution helped to make the event successful.
President Elect Maria shares program on the 4-Way Test
Maria shared the story behind the Four Way Test and how this has personally impacted her in her own business. We discussed supporting the Rose Bowl Parade by taking a small donation from each member.
The Brownlees and the Temple Baptist Mission Team Share their Argentina Experience
Group from Temple Baptist joined us to share how they witnessed during their recent mission to Argentina. Eric and Michelle Brownlee shared photos and memories from their experience.
Reminder to update your information at the District Website
This month has been busy - we enjoyed a great social gathering at the Brownlee's in late September and we have had several speak about their vocations including Perry and Rene Foy. Jamie Stanley was the winner for the Split the Pot after 11 weeks of drawing. Elaine reminded us that it is very important to update your information on the District 7710 website.
Dave Stuckey shares information about RYLA
September 16 program was geared toward Future Rotarians in the Neuse Charter chapter of Interact. 7 students from the club attended the meeting to hear Dave Stuckey share about the exciting adventure that RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Academy) offers to rising juniors interested in the program. He shared the survey from past participants and the positive comments that they made regarding the experience. He also shared that the event is moving to Camp Oak Hill in order to accept more participants. RYLA is to be held in the spring of 2014.
Michele Brownlee earns Paul Harris Fellow +1
September kicked off with a Club Assembly which included discussion on how we can regenerate funds to the operating account, the upcoming Quarterly Social at the home of Michele and Eric Brownlee on September 27, 2013 (513 Carolina Oaks Ave., Forest Oaks Subdivision). We also discussed the upcoming service projects, the website, and revised constitution and by-laws. Lastly, John Hobart presented Michele Brownlee her Paul Harris Fellow +1 pin from Rotary International for her continued dedication to our club and service to Rotary. The board met tonight - minutes and revised constitution documents will be posted on the Member's page.
Welcome to our newest Member - Kelly Johnson-Carr
Welcome to our newest member - Kelly Johnson-Carr who is a financial sales consultant and personal banker at PNC Bank in Smithfield. We welcome Kelly to our club!
Visitors from other Clubs share Membership ideas
Big thank you to our guests, August 19. Richard Daughtry from Central Rotary Club and Stewart McLeod from the Clayton Rotary Club attended our meeting to share membership ideas to help our club continue to grow.
Big thank you to our guests, August 26. Arthur Rogers from the Rotary Club of Durham, NC attended our meeting to share membership ideas to help our club continue to grow. Arthur shared great tips from his club which has 200 members.
District Governor, Leigh Hudson visits our Club
Leigh Hudson the District Governor visited our club to share his vision for his term. He also share interesting facts about Rotary's history and invited us to join him and the Clayton Rotary in January to go to the Dominican Republic where they will build latrines.
Our newest Members - Perry & Rene Foy
We are very excited to welcome our newest members, Perry and Rene Foy.
New Officers Induction - Jane's House
Jane Evans graciously hosted the Annual induction of officers for the second year in a row. It was a wonderful event and we welcome our new president Don Duggin as he brings his term. We appreciate the hard work of our outgoing President, Eric Brownlee.
Polio Plus Campaign a huge Success
Our club under the guidance of President, Eric Brownlee raised over $2500 for Polio Plus.
Rotarian of the Year - Gary Ridout
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Gary was honored as the Smithfield Rotary Rotarian of the Year for 2012. Gary always gives so much to our club and we are excited to share this great honor with him.
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Paul Harris Fellow Recipient - Nicholas Mariam
Nicholas has braved a life threatening disease yet he has selflessly given back to the others. He has done yearly Christmas drives to provide gifts for needy children in the community. Nicholas is a student at Johnston Community College. He was sponsored by Eric Brownlee to be our only Paul Harris Fellow for 2013.
Rotary Against Drugs - RAD winner - Rody Braswell
Rody Braswell and his family. Rody represented Neuse Charter at the Rotary Against Drugs contest for 2013. We are proud to support RAD and Rody.
Visiting Rotarians David Arn and Carlton Parnell
We are sad to lose our friend David Arn recently in an unfortunate accident. We were lucky to have had him visit our club just weeks prior to his passing. He was joined by this close friend and fellow rotarian, Carlton Parnell. David's legacy in Rotary will live on in our hearts forever.
Radio Days Successful for 2013
The annual Radio days was another success.