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The Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Furnitureland
Post Office Box 785 High Point North Carolina 27261
editor: Phil Morris 336.887.7435 [email protected]
www.FurniturelandRotary.org
9 consecutive years a Governor’s Gold Club
100% Paul Harris Fellow Club
Volume 37 Number 21 – January 28, 2008
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
This week’s program featured Lewis Ledford,
Director of the N.C. Division of Parks and
Recreation. In this photo Lewis listens while Colby
Walton talks.
“The North Carolina State Parks System exists
for the enjoyment, education, health and
inspiration of all our citizens and visitors. The
mission of the state parks system is to
conserve and protect representative examples
of the natural beauty, ecological features and
recreational resources of statewide
significance; to provide outdoor recreational
opportunities in a safe and healthy
environment; and to provide environmental
education opportunities that promote
stewardship of the state's natural heritage.”
More Students of the Month from Trinity High School
– (l to r) Ryan Hill (November), John-Alex O'Daniel
(January), Blair Frazier (February) John Womack,
Barbara Frye.
John-Alex O'Daniel: Grade 11 GPA 4.150
School Activities: Beta Club, Art Club, FCA, Jr. Civitans,
Spirit Club, Yearbook Editor, Attended Walsworth
yearbook conference, Student council as member, also
Treasurer and Vice President
Community Activities: Relay for life participant, active
member of Hayworth Wesleyan Youth Group, Attended
Set-A-part Wesleyan Youth Conference, Member of
Hayworth Wesleyan Basketball Team, Member of
Hayworth Wesleyan Drama Team, Assistant for the
children’s ministry at Hayworth Wesleyan church, Junior
assistant for the NLJC, North Carolina Wesleyan
Clubhouse Camp counselor, 280 hours of community
service
Honors/Awards: Served as a house page in Raleigh for
Rep. Pat Hurley, Beta Club, High Honor Role
Future Plans: attending UNC-Chapel Hill, degree in
political science, then law school
Blair Frazier: Grade 11 GPA 4.2
School Activities: Played volleyball freshman &
sophomore year Swam on the swin team all of high
school Member of the FAC and Spirit Club Member of
Juniorettes (a community service club) freshman and
sophomore year
Community Activities: Volunteer once a week at
Hopewell Elementary School's preschool program
Volunteer twice a month at Archdale Pediatrics reading
to children in the waiting room (Reach out and read
program)
Honors/Awards: Writer of the week nominated by history
teacher Mr. Hewitt Athlete of the week Freshman year
After a long application and interview process the
Asheboro Chamber of Commerce selected 16 Randolph
County students for the L.I.F.T. class of 2008 (leadership
information for tomorrow)...I am one of the 2 students
selected from Trinity High.
Future Plans: Attend a national medical forrum in June
08 in Atlanta GA. Work along-side doctors during
surgery and other practices. I would like to attend the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to become a
physical therapist for disabled children.
WE MISSED YOU TODAYAdams, Black, Brinson, Burg, Cain, Carroll,
Foster, Foster, Garry, Hellinger, Hendrix,
Kietsch, Laney, Morgan, Procton, Putnam,
Stewart, Stout, Sturgill
Visit www.FurniturelandRotary.org to report
a make-up.
QUEEN OF HEARTS
Last week was a holiday and the queen’s
exchequer was closed. I guess the queen did
not recover from the holiday yet.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR –
Feb. 28 – Furnitureland Auction 2008
Mar. 3 – A Taichung Odyssey
Mar. 14-15 - President Elect Training Seminar
(PETS)
Apr. 12 – Rotary Peace Fellows Seminar Global Education Center at UNC-Chapel
Hill. The program is free, Rotarians are
encouraged to attend, a meal is included.
Apr. 24-27 – District Conference - Château
Élan
Janette McNeill (in the background) lets Tim Ilderton take
credit for this theme basket that will be a part of the silent
auction. Thanks to Deanna Ebel and Janette you will see a
significant change in our silent auction.
From the Silent Auction Committee
“If you attended Rotary on Monday, you have
now seen for yourself what some of our ideas
are on how to show the silent auction items
differently this year. Some members were very
excited and wanted to know how to help. If
you would like to help make these items show
better please take a look at the attached list for
ideas on gift packages. If you would like to
contribute any of the items that bring the
packages together- i.e.- baskets, tool box,
tackle box, bottles of wine, etc. we would
appreciate your contribution for an item or
multiple items and/or if you have a specific
package that you would like to see put together
we would love to have your ideas. Thank
you!!”
FRC Auction 2008
This is a club event – a whole club
event. To help make sure that every
member understands what this means,
the board has approved the following:
Every club member will be responsible for the
following four duties:
To work in the auction process if asked;
To sell or buy at least four auction tickets;
To sell or buy at least $100 worth of raffle
tickets;
To obtain item(s) for auction with at least
$100 “anticipated auction” value.
ADVERTTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Program Sponsorships with ad□ ¼ page & two event tickets - $250
□ ½ page & four event tickets - $500
□ Full page & 8 tickets - $1,000
□ Business Card ad (3 ½ x 2) - $50
Contact jef Morgan (336-605-1010 or
[email protected]
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SILENT AUCTION
DONATIONS:
• If you have secured a donated item to be
included in the silent auction that may need to
be grouped with other items please contact
Janette McNeill at [email protected], or 336454-1126, Extension 4103. These items need to
be turned in no later than February 21, 2008 to
accommodate time to prepare the grouping.
• The Silent Auction committee is requesting your
assistance with contacting local businesses for
items for our auction. To that end, you received
an email on Wednesday which included the
“restaurant assignment list” (so that we avoid
several people soliciting at the same restaurant.)
Please send an email back to Deanne Ebel at
[email protected] to let us know which
restaurants you would be willing to contact.
This is the same list that made it partially
around at Monday’s meeting. We hope to have
a list of businesses other than restaurants
available for next Monday. Thank you for
taking part in the Furnitureland Rotary Auction.
About the raffle items:
• Gary Simon will contribute a diamond pendant
• Beco, Inc. will contribute a 10kw – 10 circuit
transfer gas operated home generator. Included
in this package is the electrical leg of the
installation. Connection to the gas supply is not
included. A 10kw generator is capable of
providing power for HVAC, refrigerator and
microwave. It will not power an entire house
during an emergeny power outage. Randy
Carda indicates that Beco has agreed to let the
winner upgrade to a more powerful unit,
applying the value of the generator towards the
cost of the desired unit. (Hey folks, don’t read
this paragraph as a formal contract or promise.)
FOCUS ON ROTARY 2008
Next year’s Rotary theme is “Make Dreams
Real”. Do you have a photo that illustrates this
theme? Do you have a photo that
demonstrates what Rotary means to you?
Learn how to enter your photo in this year’s
Rotary District 7690 contest… visit
www.Rotary7690.org.
Opportunities at District Conference
□ Be recognized as a supporter of Rotary at
District Conference 2008 at Château Élan.
$500 sponsorship opportunities available.
□ Register for District Conference 2008 – Visit
www.Rotary7690.org and ‘click’ on the
peach.
□ Promote your business – each club in our
district traditionally contributes a door prize
to be used at the event. Here is an
opportunity for you to be creative. Contact
President Barbara
FINALLY
What my brother-in-law, the preacher found in
his mailbox: “Dear Pastor, I liked your sermon on
Sunday. Especially when it was finished. Ralph,
Age 11”
Auction Committee Contacts
Auction Chair
Randy Carda
[email protected]
887-9200
Vice Chair
Allen Oliver
[email protected]
883-3473
Sponsorships
Jef Morgan
[email protected]
605-1110
Registration
Colby Walton
[email protected]
841-6774
Hospitality
Jim Adams
[email protected]
880-6501
Publicity
Don Redding
[email protected]
259-1371
Live Auction
Bill Heard
[email protected]
802-4290
Silent Auction
Deanne Ebel
[email protected]
881-3603
Raffle
Dick Thomas
[email protected]
883-8534
Cashier
William Laney
[email protected]
881-3243
Please feel free to contact any of the auction chairs if you have any suggestions pertaining to area.
LIVE AUCTION
ITEMS INCLUDE:
• Private jet for two to
Jacksonville, FL to see
Bill Cosby in his newest
comedy show and meet
him backstage afterwards.
• Elegant Furniture
• Vacation Trips
• and more
Furnitureland Rotary Charity Auction
Features a Private Jet to Meet Bill Cosby.
The annual Furnitureland Rotary Charity Auction is scheduled for
February 28, 2008 at Showplace in High Point, NC. At the top of this year’s
list of valuable auction items will be a private jet for two to Jacksonville, FL
to see Bill Cosby in his newest comedy show and meet him backstage
afterwards. Dinner after the show will also be provided. Other top-line
auction items, which may take place through silent or live auction
proceedings, include hunting and fishing trips, mattress sets, gift baskets,
a complete orthodontic package, Persian Rug and select pieces of
fine furniture.
Also available as raffle items will be a $7,000 Guardian 10kW air-cooled
generator and a Hearts on Fire oval diamond pendant valued at $1,850.
Raffle Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased from any
Furnitureland Rotary member or call 884-1374.
Proceeds from the Furnitureland Rotary Charity Auction go to help a variety
of area organizations. Mobile Meals of High Point receives its largest
annual donation from Furnitureland Rotary, made possible solely through
this auction. Community Clinic of High Point, High Point Area Arts Council,
Youth Unlimited, Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina and the Salvation
Army are also among the over 20 beneficiaries of proceeds from this event.
Everyone is invited to join the fun and help Furnitureland Rotary provide
support to many in our community. Tickets are $25.00 each and are
available any time from a Furnitureland Rotary member or call 847-6944.
Doors open at Showplace at 5:30 PM, with dinner served at 7:00 PM.
The ticket price includes dinner with beverages, free parking at Showplace,
and a chance to bid on a dinner and a chance to meet Bill Cosby back
stage after his comedy show in Jacksonville, FL! It promises to be the
event of the year!
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
INCLUDE A LARGE
SELECTION OF GIFTS
AND SERVICES
RAFFLE ITEMS INCLUDE:
• Hearts on Fire oval
diamond pendant
• Guardian 10kW
air-cooled generator
PE R R AFF L E
TI CKE T
Purchase raffle tickets from any
Furnitureland Rotary member or
call Mark Ayer 336.884.1374.
F E B R UARY 28, 2008 5: 30 P.M. - 1 0 P.M.
AT SHOW P L AC E IN H I GH PO I N T
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Purchase tickets from any Furnitureland Rotary member or call Colby Walton 336.847.6944.