From: Harry Wright <hwright@adams.net>

Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:02 AM

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Subject: April 1 Rotary

Categories: Rotary

PITTSFIELD ROTARY CLUB 4-1-2011

Guest: Suzan Worthington, Director, Pike County Red Cross. She received the Rotary Donation of $200.00 for the Local Red Cross Chapter.

Student Guests, Unit 10:

Allie Little, daughter of Rotarian Chris Little and Mary Laugaman. She is VP of National Honor Society, Sr. Leader of Saukettes Dance team, President of Student Council, in Roary InterAct, Math Team, Drama Club, Spanish Club, monitors and tutors Jr High Students, has been nominated for Illinois High School State Academic Team, is an Illinois State Scholar, in Pike County Conference Band, helped with Student Coucil Food Drive and Blood Drive, received the DAR Award, works at County Market. Will attend Illinois College, major is undecided.

Mackenzie Lemons, daughter of Michael and Bridgette. and Houe and Aaron Dell. She is in National Honor Society, Red Wave, Upward Bound, Volley Ball, Student Council, and Yearbook staff. Will attend Culver/Stockton in Nursing.

Nicholas Jennings, son of Randy and Kay. Works with Dad. Will attend Chilichothe, MO in body Work.

Lots of Rotarians had April Birthdays: Joe, Greg, Julie and Phil.....so we had Good Cake..Chocolate...!

Visitor: Scott Lummis, from Pleasant Hill. He is now in charge of Airsman Hires Funeral Home here. Scott has also been proposed as a Rotary Member. His father, Mike, was a very active Rotarian in our Club, several years ago.

GSE Team will be here next Tuesday, Wednesday and leavlng Thurday a.m. Need Host families. There are 3 women and 2 men, all professionals. They are from Peru. Let President Dan know, if you ncan help.

Rotary District 6460 is looking for a new member for the board of trustes. Check with Dan if interested.

Program: Carolyn introduced Karen Fesler, Main Street Director and Barbara Fosco, Main Street board member.

Karen told of tthe Main Street projects and also of the latest, the "Diamond Dinner', to raise money to grant to a new starting business on the square. To be used for start-up costs only, not inventory, or equipment. Hoping for $5,000.00 which would give them some funds for the project.

Barbara Fosco covered other items and encouraged all to participate in Main Street Activities.

Material on this summer's program was passed out.

Make-ups are always welcome----Chuck

Don't miss the St Mary's Fish Fry....Friday, April15 .......or the Masonic Lodge 790 Ham and Bean Supper Saturday, April 16...both support worthy causes.