February 15, 2013 Rotarian of the Week Club Notes Pete Griffin — is a Charter member of our Club, a Founda on Major Donor, Paul Harris Fellow and Benefactor. He has 13 years of Perfect A endance. Birthdays for February Lewis White—11, Trish Heyl—13, Don Hirtz—23, Criag Bowles—25 In 1968 Pete met Laura Stanfield over a bridge table and married in 1970. They have 2 sons, Brent and Mark, and 5 grandchildren. When not playing with his grandchildren you can find Pete at ODU basketball and football games. February is World Understanding Month Today’s Program—Julia Hilligas—Keep VA Beau ful “Give 60” Coming Programs Feb 22—John Deuel with Keep Norfolk BeauƟful
March 1— Lynn Berg with Norfolk Senior Care March 8 - Gene Warber with the Boy Scouts Rotarian of the Week Feb 22—Bob Herd Mar 1—Trish Heyl Mar 8—Jack Hilgers Mystery Rotarian Enjoys “beau ful days”- the perfect perennial. Captain. Plays in rain storms. Aquarius. Websites Upcoming Events Feb 19—Board Mee ng Feb 27—Seatack Reading April 13—Road Rallye April 22—Paint Your Heart Out Club—www.rotaryhamptonroads.org District—www.rotary7600.org Make-up Online—www.rotaryclubone.org. Today we are please to induct three new members to the Club. Doug Wolfe, who has been with us since January , Father Jim Parke, who already bought a meal card, and Dan Giel, a former Rotarian from 2 other clubs. Welcome to all! Bowl‐A Thon Summary Keep bringing in the pledges and sponsorship money to make this another successful project. Below are a few sta s cs so far: ♦ Teams—32 ♦ Bowlers—160 ♦ Corporate and Individual Sponsors—50 ♦ Silent Auc on—over 100 items from Fine Art to Cookie Jars ♦ Funds Raised— Approx. $32,000 (and more to come) ♦ Children that will benefit from our work—
Immeasurable! What have you done lately to make the world a be er place? Today is NaƟonal Gumdrop Day honors the popular, gela n-based candy. Gumdrops have been a favorite candy for many decades. Trivia—What children's board game includes Gumdrops? Candy Land!
Pete was born in Springfield, MA, and raised in Richmond and Norfolk. While growing up in Norfolk, Pete was ac ve in the Boy Scouts. A er gradua ng from Granby HS he earned his Associate Degree from Louisburg College and Bachelors Degree from ODU. Pete began his career in the Savings and Loan Business with Virginia Beach Federal and then joined Wheat Securi es in 1983. He started Griffin Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in 2004 to assist successful families with mee ng their financial needs. He is involved in numerous organiza ons in the area, including Lee’s Friends, Ghent Methodist Church, ODU Alumni Board and IMCA—
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