Pictured: Rich Dair, Speaker Host, Cliff Little, OSU Extension--Guernsey County, Phyliss Jeffries, Byesville Rotary Pres.

Readings for June 1:

• June Rotarian, "Digital divide," p. 27-28.

Cliff Little from the OSU Extension Office spoke to Byesville Rotary about educational programs the Extension offers to Guernsey and Noble County communities. There are educational programs for everyone--children, adults, amateur gardeners, farmers.

Cliff is one of many Extension staff members located throughout the state who work to bring the knowledge of the university directly to people involved in four major areas--family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, community development, and agriculture and natural resources.

Members of the club were impressed by how many businesses and individuals in Guernsey county can benefit from using the resources provided by the Extension. Easy access to educational programs and other services provided by the Extension is available at http://guernsey.osu.edu/

Cliff explained how current issues can have a direct affect on the local community. For example, developing fuels from soybeans and switch grass will provide additional market opportunities for farmers and will lead to cleaner air for all of us.

Club members who spent Saturday barbequing chickens reported that the chickens sold quickly. All were sold by 1:00.

One of the club members, Jamie Hopps, is taking responsibility for a program to provide supplies to soldiers serving overseas. Club members can see her to find out how they can contribute.

Guernsey County Auditor visits Byesville Rotary

Pictured: Rich Dair, Speaker Host, Tony Brown, Guernsey County Auditor, Phyliss Jeffries, President.

Reading for May 18:

• May Rotarian, "The rude, the loud, and the tweety," p. 27.

Recheduled events:

• Chicken BBQ--Saturday, May 22--same times, same place.
• Golf Outing--Sunday, May 23, Wildfire, New Concord.

Tony Brown, Guernsey County Auditor, was guest speaker As Auditor, he is responsible for accounting for all the money received by Guernsey County during the year. This includes issuing checks to cover the County obligations, distributing tax dollars to townships, villages, cities, and various other institutions.

He administers the biweekly county payroll which covers about 500 employees.
He is also responsible for checking all commercial weighing and measuring equipment used by businesses in the County. Ensuring accuracy of this type of equipment protects County residents from being charged unfairly. During the year, the auditor inspects over 100 pieces of equipment at 150 businesses in the County.

Mr. Brown assured the club members that he cannot raise or lower property taxes. Tax rates are determined by budget requests submitted by each government unit. Ohio law allows the county to asses a tax rate of 10 mills without a vote. County residents must vote to approve any increase in the tax rate over 10%.

Tony is pleased that the Auditor’s office now has a web site--www.Guernsey county.org/agencies/auditor.asp. More information about the services the auditor/s office provides and contact numbers are available on the site.

Another service that the County Auditor’s office provides are several programs providing tax relief to specifically defined residents of the County. These programs include the Homestead Exemption for people over 65 and the Current Agriculture Use Valuation (CAUV). Contact the Auditor’s Office for more information, 740-432-9243.

Because of rain, the club had to cancel its annual golf outing. The event has been rescheduled for May 23, at Wildfire in New Concord. Additional three person teams are still welcome. Fees are $55 per person. Lunch and cash prizes are included in the fee. People interested in participating should contact Larry Miller, 439-7606 or lmiller@pebo, Trent Black at 685-2525, or Trevor Black at 685-2550.

The chicken BBQ planned for May 8 was cancelled because of windy conditions. It has been rescheduled for May 22. As usual, it will be held at the gazebo in downtown Byesville.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, May 4, 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 Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Updates for golf Outing and Chicken BBQ

The Golf Outing has been rescheduled for:
****Sunday, May 23--same time, same place.****

The chicken BBQ scheduled for Saturday, May 8 , was cancelled because of weaather.

Byesville Rotary/SEMed health screening serves 120

Pictured:
1) Don Huston, VP of Marketing, Planning, and Development SEMed, Dan Navicky, Chair of Health Screening committee, Jen Navicky, screening participant.

2) Ray Chorey, CEO SEMed, and Larry Miller, Byesville Rotary, discuss event set-up.

Reading for May 11: May Rotarian: “Sound of Virtue,” p. 52.

Reminder: Chicken BBQ Saturday.

Dan Navicky, Chair of the Byesville Rotary Health Screening Committee, reported that the 2010 Health screening held on Friday, April 30, was a success. This is the 9th year that the Byesville Rotary and Southeastern Med have co-sponsored a health screening. Ray Chorey, CEO of SEMed, and Don Huston, VP of Marketing, Planning, and Development for SE Med, dropped by and were pleased with the event organization and number of people participating.

Appointments were required for people who wanted to participate in the screening program. Appointments insure that there are no lines or long waits. Participants were asked to fast 10-12 hours before coming to the screening. Juice, coffee and donuts were available to participants after they completed their screening.

The basic cost of the screening was $45 to be paid at the time of the screening. The basic screening included 26 different tests which checked for potential problems such as anemia, diabetes and heart disease, kidney and liver function. For an addition cost of $10 each, PSA and TSH (thyroid) screenings could be added. Screening results will be sent to the participants who will be responsible to get a copy to their family doctors.

SE Med personnel staffed educational displays about SEMed, colon cancer, and heart health . SEMed staff also provided blood pressure checks. Jamie Hopps, chair of the Byesville Rotary LifeLine committee, had a display with information about organ donation.

In other business, Grizz and Shana are setting up a class aimed at introducing computers to non-users. The class will be very basic and concentrate on using e-mail. Four Rotary members have expressed interest. The class is being organized for Tuesday and/or Thursday evening. Dates to be announced. Anyone interested should talk to Grizz or Shana. Don't worry, we are not trying to turn you into tekkies.

A date for rescheduling the Golf Outing will be announced soon.

Dues for the year are due. Dan passed out papers reminding members of the deadline.

Stop Nine needs sponsors for a prom night celebration aimed at keeping kids from drinking. The club voted to send them $50.00.

The Changing of the Guard dinner will be Thursday, June 24, at the Cambridge County Club. Nellie and Marti are chairing the planning committee. The club voted to pay for members dinners. Members will be asked to pay for their guest’s dinners, cost to be about $20-25 depending on the entrée. Each person will need to be responsible for paying for their drinks. Social hour will start at 6:00; dinner will be at 7:00.

Phyliss asked that each member think about whom they would like to select as Rotarian of the Year. Voting will take place at the May 11 meeting.

Senecaville Methodist Church is providing lunches during the summer for children whose parents are not available at noon. The club voted to donate $50 toward this project.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, May 11, 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 Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767. More information about the Byesville Rotary can be found at: www.Byesvillerotary.blogspot.com

Golf outing rained out

The golf outing will be rescheduled. Possible date is Sunday, May 16--same time, same place.