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February 2015 Newsletter

Upcoming Programs & Events

Dear Rotarians,

February 23rd marks 110 years since Paul Harris, Gustave Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram Shorey met in Loehr’s office in Chicago. These first meetings led to the start of a powerful organization of business and community leaders that would grow to 34,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas.

These men created a legacy of community service and a true sense of community. Our club also has a rich history of community service and camaraderie. During the month of February, we have a wonderful event, Drawdown, to have a fun evening and raise funds for important community projects. I’m proud to be a member of Randolph Rotary.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Diane Winnemuller

Randolph

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Upcoming Programs

and Events

• February 11h, Valentine’s Day Program and SWRHS Purple Pinkie Fundraiser

• February 18th, Raj Revankar hosts Gina Powell, Outreach Director, the NC Library for the Blind

• February 25th, Aaryn Slafky hosts Steve Tate, Goat Lady Dairy

• Mar 4th, To be announced

In the March issue of The Rotarian, Diana Schoenberg wrote about a grassroots effort to establish neighborhood lending libraries. The editors of Reader’s Digest ranked the libraries as No. 11 on the list of the “50 Surprising Reasons We Love America.”

The lending libraries beat out Bill Gates at No. 25 and Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi at No. 50. Today, there are more than 16,000 lending libraries in 55 countries. The Little Free Library phenomenon was started by Rotarian Todd Bol.

Randolph Rotary continues to build libraries in our community one book at time. Each week, we donate a book to Randolph County Partnership for Children. We also put dictionaries into the hands of third graders each year.

One of our goals for the upcoming year is to reach more children in Randolph County through our literacy efforts. With that idea in mind, we would like to provide 5th graders a book entitled Your Greatest Power. This book has inspired many people to consider their power of choice. If we can inspire rising middle school students to explore their options, we will create a legacy in our community and hopefully a book that children and

Drawdown is just around the corner

February 21st!

The event will be held at Pinewood Country Club.

Don’t forget to donate items to the auction and sell tickets.

Drawdown will be a fun evening with dinner, a silent auction, and cash prizes.

Don’t miss it!

RANDOLPH ROTARY ANNUAL DRAWDOWN

Rotary Leadership Institute –

A dynamic, interactive, and fun event for new Rotarians and prospective Rotary club leaders. Network, share, and learn with the Do'ers of Rotary. Go to www.rli33.org for details and registration:

• February 28th – Thomasville • May 30th – Dobson

In the March issue of The Rotarian, Diana Schoenberg wrote about a grassroots effort to establish neighborhood lending libraries. The editors of Reader’s Digest ranked the libraries as No. 11 on the list of the “50 Surprising Reasons We Love America.”

The lending libraries beat out Bill Gates at No. 25 and Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi at No. 50. Today, there are more than 16,000 lending libraries in 55 countries. The Little Free Library phenomenon was started by Rotarian Todd Bol.

Randolph Rotary continues to build libraries in our community one book at time. Each week, we donate a book to Randolph County Partnership for Children. We also put dictionaries into the hands of third graders each year.

One of our goals for the upcoming year is to reach more children in Randolph County through our literacy efforts. With that idea in mind, we would like to provide 5th graders a book entitled Your Greatest Power. This book has inspired many people to consider their power of choice. If we can inspire rising middle school students to explore their options, we will create a legacy in our community and hopefully a book that children and

ROTARY PEACE SYMPOSIUM

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015

SHERATON HOTEL – CHAPEL HILL

A Peace Symposium is planned for Friday, April 10, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chapel Hill. The theme for this special event is “Peace Begins With Us.” John Kenny, Past RI President and Chair of The Rotary Foundation Trustees will be the keynote speaker. Others slated to speak will be Ryan Rowe, 2012 Peace Scholar and CEO Diana Mao of Nomi Network who will share information on Human Trafficking. Diana recently spoke at Rotary/UN Day in New York. The program will also feature Rotaract and Interact presentations and a Rotary Ac-tion Group for Peace. This is second year for the symposium. Registration will begin at 8:30 am and the program at 9:30 am.

The day following the symposium the Duke/UNC Peace Center Fellows presentations are scheduled on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill.

SAVE THE DATE

CLUB MEETING INFORMATION

Meetings: Wednesdays, 12 Noon

AVS – 2045 N. Fayetteville St Miss a meeting?

Asheboro: Tuesdays, 12 Noon Pinewood Country Club

Midstate: Wednesdays, 7 am 105 Worth Event Center, 105 Worth Street

Online: www.RotaryeClubone.org Worldwide Club Locator: www.Rotary.org Notify Secretary Sam Varner and Lydia Shiver of make-ups by the 10th of the next month. Remember club events count for make-ups, including the Drawdown, committee/board meetings, etc. It is your responsibility to inform the Secretary of your attendance.

DISTRICT CONFERENCE April 30 – May 3, 2015

The District Conference will be held at Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, VA. The conference is the time to celebrate all we do as Rotarians, be inspired by top-notch speakers and presenters, renew and create friendships with Rotarians from across our district, and enjoy all that southwest Virginia has to offer.

Additional Upcoming Events

March 23 Grants Management Seminar, Clemmons

March 28 Grants Management Seminar, Asheboro

April 11 Family of Rotary - N.C. Zoo Registration Deadline March 30 Picnic - $15 per adult/$10 per child

Newsletter Deadlines

If you would like to include information in our monthly newsletter, please email

Leslie Green at lgreen@geminicg.com

Deadlines are one week before publication. The deadline for the

March issue is Monday, March 2nd.

CONGRATULATIONS

2014-15 Randolph Rotary Leadership

President: Diane Winnemuller

dwinnemuller@courier-tribune.com Vice President: Lisa Huffman, lisa.huffman@hospiceofrandolph.org President-Elect: Warren Coble

warrencoble@rtmc.net Secretary/Treasurer: Sam Varner

samvarner@mac.com Executive Secretary: Lydia Shiver

lshiver@courier-tribune.com Executive Treasurer: Adam Hargett

adam.hargett@randolphemc.com Sergeant-at-Arms: Ginger Tysinger

g.tysinger@carolinabank.com Board of Directors: Charles Allen, Sandra Allen, Leslie Green, Drew Maerz, Ken Prochnau RI President: Gary C.K. Huang District Governor: Patrick Eakes (Cresent) Assistant Governor: Jaci Betts (Area 8)

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Wedding Anniversaries Feb 1 – Maynard and Sandra Reid

Birthdays Feb 9 – Bob Wilhoit Feb 10 – Rob Clauser Feb 14 – Rhonda Moffitt Feb 24 – Amy Williams Mar 10 – Derrick Grantham

Member Anniversaries Feb 1 – Chris Yow (25 years) Feb 6 – Pat Hurley (5 years) Feb 7 – Bob Shackleford (8 years) Feb 7 – Pam Hill (6 years) Feb 10 – Raj Revankar (12 years) Feb 17 – Maynard Reid (8 years) Feb 18 – Stuart Fountain (34 years) Feb 22 – Doug Allen (3 years) Feb 26 – Allen McNeill (1 year)