Byesville Rotary welcomes new member

Pictured: Rich Goodwin, new Byesville Rotary member, and Shana Fair, sponsor.

Club members were updated about the progress of current club projects at the monthly business meeting. During the meeting, Rich Goodwin was inducted as the club’s newest member. Goodwin is the Director of the Guernsey County Public Library.

Bob Long, chair of the Christmas Food Basket Program, asked club members to volunteer for bell ringing in Byesville. Bell ringing begins the third week in November. He thanked Meadowbrook Interact Club members and their advisor, Sharon Miller, for their support of the bell ringing effort.

Long pointed out that over 200 families have already registered for the food basket program. He will not know the final total until after the last two registrations sessions are held. Fund raising is crucial for the club to provide for all who have registered for food baskets. Anyone wishing to donate can call Bob Long at 685-3620.

Two more registration sessions are scheduled on Thursday and Friday, November 3 and 4, from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Main Avenue Methodist Church Activity Center located behind the church in Byesville. Call 685-3620 or 638-2290 for more information about the food basket registration.

Jim Vaughan, co-chair of the Breakfast with Santa committee, asked club members to reserve Saturday, December 10, for the club’s annual Breakfast with Santa fundraiser. Breakfast will be served 8:30-11:00am at the Stop Nine Senior Center. Santa will be attending the breakfast. Pictures with Santa are free with purchase of breakfast. Tickets will be $5.00. Menu will be pancakes, eggs, bacon, juice, and coffee.

Joe Waske reported that plans to celebrate the club’s 25th anniversary are being finalized. He asked club members to help him identify past presidents and charter members. The anniversary celebration will be held in conjunction with the club’s changing of the Guard dinner in June.

Club members will celebrate Christmas at their December 6th meeting. Members are asked to bring toys to be donated to the Secret Santa program. Breakfast will be provided during the regular meeting time.

Byesville Rotary meets every Tuesday, 7:30 am, 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 Randy Launder, 740-685-8294.