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Meeting Minutes for Monday, May 24, 2010
President Bob called meeting to order.

The pledge and invocation were lead by Ernest Duncan. Connie Melear led the Club in singing God Bless America in recognition of Memorial Day

The Sunshine Report was delivered by Thom Tuckey.

Special presentations included the introduction by Max Stachura of Allan Downing as a new member. Sam McGuire then introduced Charles Coleman as a Paul Harris Fellow followed by Neal Dickert who introduced George Hall as a Paul Harris Fellow.

Our Rotary Exchange Student, Jamie Gordon, was introduced by Dave Steele. Jamies presentation was entitled A Year in Review -The most amazing year of my life

Jamie spoke of the experiences he has had in the United States as a Rotary Exchange Student noting on several occasions that it was much more than an academic experience.

Highlights of Jamies time in the United States included the Rotarians he met. Jamie stated that he didnt know if it was the culture of the USA or Rotarians but he is inspired to serve when he gets home, he also noted that Rotarians are some of the kindest and most generous people he has ever met.

While in America he got to experience some variety of our nation spending the majority of his time in Georgia but getting to travel to New York, Las Vegas and San Francisco in addition to seeing the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam.

Other observations and differences Jamie noted were the health care system, fast food and the role and influence of religious faith in America.

Jamie concluded his comments with a word of thanks and gratitude to all and said it was the greatest thing that has ever happened to him.

The meeting ended with the 4-Way Test.
CART Upcoming Programs
Contributions:
$80.55
June 7th - Terry Elam-Augusta Tech- Education Funding Crisis
Challenger: Mark Maund
$80.55
 June 14th - Paul Simon- TEE Center
Total $161.10
June 21st - Year in Review
June 28th - Passing of Gavel
Club Guests Member Makeups
Guest Member

Kathy Marbert
Tony Lever
Thurmond Norville
Tiffany Johnson

 Steve Marbert
Billy Franke
Ben mcElreath
George Hall

Bill Kemp 5/13 Augusta West
Bill Kemp5/18 Augusta South
Jim Puryear 4/28 not stated
Dennis Gould 5/24 on line

Visiting Rotarian Club

Brian Marks (former president of our club)
Seattle
Interact Club

 
Absentees
Alan English
Andrew Newton
Barry Goldstein
Barry White
Bill Bloodworth
Bill Keogh
Bob Crumrine
Bob Parham
Carl Brown
Carlisle Overstreet
Charles Shaefer
Charles Stewart
Colette Hughes
Dan Brown
Daniel Stewart
David Booker
Dee Beaird
Dee Brucker
Dennis Sodomka
Don Berry
Ed Presnell
Elliott Woodward
Fred Silva
George Barrett
George Sleister
Greg Capers
Greg DeLoach
Greg Hodges
Guy Daniels
Hal Edwards
Harold Jones
Haskell Toporek
Jack Hall
Jennifer Pennington
John David
Kam Kyzer
Kathy Hamrick
Laverne Gold
Marc Miller
Mark Reeves

 Meredith Stiff
Mike Toomey
Ned Murray
Phil Wahl
Randy Hatcher
Ray Walters
Rebekah Henry
Richard Isdell
Richard Rogers
Rick Herring
Rob McKenzie
Russ Reams
Sheila Thomas
Stacy Tallent
Stan Shepherd
Steve Hobbs
Tim Owings
Todd Mason
Tom Coghill
Trex Bolick
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