Byesville Rotary gets update on progress of its Foundation account

Pictured: Chris Morris, Speaker Host, Marybeth Wright, President Guernsey County Foundation, Bill Black, Board Member Guernsey County Foundation, Phyliss Jeffries, Byesville Rotary President.

Readings for Aug. 4: August Rotarian, “President’s Message” and “Is It the Truth,” p. 46.

Marybeth Wright, President of the Guernsey County Foundation, and Bill Black, Foundation Board Member, visited the Byesville Rotary and updated the club on the progress of the foundation the club established in 2004. The Byesville Rotary initiated the development of a foundation to support the goal of providing scholarships to local high school students in order to help the students attend college.

Ms. Wright stated that the Foundation, in partnership with The Foundation of Appalachian Ohio (FAO), oversees accounts for 22 locally based funds. Their partnership with FAO allows the Guernsey Foundation to concentrate on raising funds and distributing the money locally. FAO handles the administration of the funds, investments, and IRS requirements.

Ms. Wright pointed out that working with the Guernsey County Foundation ensures donors that their contribution will be managed so that the original gift will grow and that funds will be used to benefit the local community. The Foundation also helps raise money by encouraging planned giving through bequests and fundraisers.

Currently, Guernsey County Foundation is focusing on developing educational endowments and is working to enrich the educational experience of local students by supporting educational field trips or the purchase of materials intended to enhance the classroom experience.

More information about the Guernsey County Foundation is available at 740-439-6688.

Members of the Byesville Rotary were pleased with the progress of their fund. This year the club was able to provide 3 scholarships to local high school students.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, August 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

Byesville Rotary discovers nearby vacation hideaway

Pictured: Richard Dair, Speaker Host, Mark Shambaugh, General Manager Grand Haven Resorts, Phyliss Jeffries, Byesville Rotary President.

Learn more about Rotary readings: the history of the Rotary wheel--handdout at the meeting.

Reminder: Chicken BBQ on Saturday, July 25. Extra help is always welcome.

Mark Shambaugh, general manager of Grand Haven Resorts in Kimbolton, introduced the Byesville Rotary to the vacation activities available at the Resort. He stated that the public is welcome to participate in activities at the Resort such as the Youth Rodeo which is held every two weeks.

Grand Haven Resorts is a membership campground providing camping opportunities and outdoor activities. Membership confers extra benefits and discounts that day visitors do not have access to.

The 850 acre resort has 3800+ members and offers 255 campsites and 117 cabins plus a clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, and a 5 acre recreational lake. Activities include paintball, putt-putt golf, canoe, kayak, and paddleboat rental, hiking trails, ATV trail and course, and horseback riding. A pizza and sub shop and a camp store are available on site.

The Resort has an outdoor pavilion that can be rented for company picnics or other private functions. The pavilion holds 250 people and is equipped with a sound system, lighting, and restrooms.

Mr. Shambaugh is proud that the Resort won the Planet Green Park of the Year for 2008. This national award recognized the resort for its use of geothermal technology in the newest buildings at the Resort.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, July 28, 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.

Byesville Rotary learns about Day Spa Services

Pictured: Rick Dair, Speaker Host, Jackie Hannan, Jacqueline’s Day Spa, Phyllis Jeffries, Byesville Rotary President.

Learn More about Rotary Readings: July 2009 Rotarian, “Addressing Literacy,” pp. 6-8.

Reminder: Dues are due.

Jackie Hannon owner of Jacqueline’s Day spa was guest speaker at the Byesville Rotary. In business spa business for 21 years and opened Jacqueline’s Day Spa in Cambridge 3 and 1/2 years ago. Jackie offers various services such as herbal and infrared body wraps, massage therapy, infrared sauna, and paraffin wax treatments aimed at helping people feel better, look good, and reduce stress.

When Ms. Hannon began her business, she focused on weight loss programs. She has shifted to a focus on body wraps and infrared therapy. She believes a business can get too big and lose sight of their customers. Her goal is to keep her business small and cozy and welcoming to customers.

Byesville Rotary will hold its next chicken BBQ on Saturday, July 25. Proceeds will be shared with the Meadowbrook football Grid Iron Club. Members of the club will be helping the Rotary roast and sell chickens.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, July 21, 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.

Byesville Rotary Looks Forward to New Year

Pictured: Dr. Mamidi and Phyllis Jeffries, Byesville Rotary President.

Reading for July 14:July Rotarian, "Showing Up for Life," p 40-45.

Byesville Rotary’s new officers are looking forward to a busy, productive new year. They welcomed their first new member of the year at their first meeting of the new year. The club’s newest member is Dr. Mamidi.

Club activities for the coming year are already in progress. The treasurer reported that the last chicken barbeque which was successful. Monies earned were shared with the Salvation who helped barbeque, bag, and sell chickens. The next barbeque will be held on July 25.

Members brought canned meat to the meeting which will be donated to the Main Street Methodist Church food pantry. Several suggestions were offered about future projects for the club.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, July 14, 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.

Byesville Rotary Learns How to Stay Active Without Pain

Pictured: Rick Dair, Speaker Chair; Dr. Saling, Jeffries Chiropractic and Wellness; Phyllis Jeffries, Byesville Rotary President.

Reding for July 7: District Newsletter for June.

During June, Byesville Rotary programs focused on staying healthy. The club’s final speaker of the month was Dr. Saling from Jeffries Chiropractic and Wellness. Dr. Saling spoke about the common problems of joint pain and stiffness which are often caused by arthritis.

He explained that there are four kinds of arthritis. The type most often causing pain is osteoarthritis which can be the result of joint wear and tear and/or bone misalignment.

Treatments often used to deal with the pain include drugs like NSAIDS to relieve pain, surgery, steroids, realigning the bones through chiropractic, and/or exercise and nutritional supplements. Keeping active is important for maintaining healthy joints and reducing pain.

In other business, the club’s new president handed out pins representing this year’s logo for Rotary—“The future of Rotary is in your hands.” Club fines for 2008-09 totaling $814 were donated to the Rotary PolioPlus program.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, July 7, 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.

Byesville Rotry--Officers for 2009-2010

Pictured:

• Joe "Grizz" Smith, Sergeant at Arms,
• Chris Morris, Immediate Past President,
• Joe Waske, President-Elect,
• Dan Navicky, Secretary,
• Marilyn Milhoan, Director,
• Phyllis Jeffries, President,
• Nellie Bichard, Director,
• Chuck Fair, Director.
• Not pictured: Bob Long, Treasurer.

Byesville Rotary Holds Changing of the Guard Dinner

Pictured: Joe “Grizz” Smith—Byesville Rotarian of the Year, 2009.

Pictured: Paul Harris Fellow Awards—Marilyn Milhoan and Bill Hartley.

Thursday, June 25, the Byesville Rotary Club installed new officers at a dinner held at the Cambridge Country Club. Officers for 2009-10 are Phyllis Jeffries, President; Joe Waske, President-Elect; Bob Long, Treasurer; Dan Navicky, Secretary; Joe Smith, Sergeant of Arms, and Chris Morris, Immediate Past President. Directors for the new year are Marilyn Milhoan, Nellie Bichard, and Chuck Fair.

Marilyn Milhoan and Bill Hartley received Paul Harris Fellow Awards. Bill received a Sapphire Award which indicates donations totaling over $2000. These awards are given in recognition of donations of $1000 to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or the Humanitarian Grants Program.

The Rotarian of the Year Award was presented to Joe “Gizz” Smith for his contributions to club activities such as serving as the Easter Bunny at the clubs “Breakfast with the Bunny. He has set new criteria for the Sergeant of Arms position by combining service and fellowship in the Sergeant of Arms responsibility to raise funds by fining club members. Club members have fun paying dollar fines and work as members of teams to answer questions from articles in the Rotarian monthly magazine.

Chris Morris, out-going President, reviewed the year’s accomplishments which included providing Christmas Food Baskets for 225 community members, the Annual Health Screening held in cooperation with SEORMC, presenting scholarships to Meadowbrook High School seniors, presenting dictionaries to all third graders in the Meadowbrook School District, and “Breakfast with the Bunny”—the club’s newest fundraiser.

These accomplishments are the result of club members putting the Rotary motto “Service Before Self” into action. Many club members were recognized for their contributions to club projects and were honored for perfect attendance. District 6690Assistant Governor, Kathy Kaluger, and Cambridge Rotary President, Andrew Warhola, Cambridge Rotary President, and his wife were guests at the dinner.

The club’s next meeting will be July 7 at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 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.