Byesville Rotary develops plans for 2013-2014 club year

The monthly business meeting of the Byesville Rotary began with brief reports from the club treasurer, Phyliss Jeffries, and club president, Dennis Harding. Club members voted to continue their support for the maintenance of two Dickens characters. During November and December, the two coal miners will be moved to a location in downtown Cambridge. After the Dickens Village festival is over for 2013, the miners will be returned to the Byesville Scenic Railroad Station. Club members also approved a $100 donation to CTAC.

Chicken BBQ chair, Chuck Fair, asked members to consider volunteering for a shift at the club’s August 17 chicken BBQ to be held at the Rotary Gazebo on Main Street, Byesville. The club will be assisted by staff from Guernsey County Developmental Disabilities and members of the Christian Athletes. Proceeds from the BBQ sales will be shared with these two organizations.

Harding asked committee chairs for the District Governor’s visit, Membership, and the Dictionary Project to hold brief committee meetings. After the meetings, committee chairs gave summaries of committee decisions.

Nellie Bichard, Reception Chair, reported that the District Governor and his wife will be visiting the club during the August 27th weekly meeting. On the evening of August 26, a reception will be held at the Colonel Taylor Inn. Refreshments will be served. Harding encouraged members attend the reception. Bichard asked that club members RSVP to her if they planned to attend either the reception or the breakfast.

Jim Vaughan, Membership Chair, encouraged club members to invite prospective Rotary members to the breakfast meeting He reported that his committee is developing some new approaches to recruiting and retaining new members.

Sharon Miller, Dictionary Project Chair, responded to club members concerns that dictionaries are outdated technology for students by reporting that at least one 3^rd grade teacher has her students use the dictionaries at least once a week. Her committee has decided to contact the middle school principal for more information before making a recommendation to the club about continuing or dropping the dictionary project.

The club meets 7:30 am every Tuesday at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chair Jim Vaughan, 740-260-2969. More information about the Byesville Rotary can be found at: www.Byesvillerotary.blogspot.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Byesville-Rotary/256548047818283