June 2, 2005

UPCOMING PROGRAMS...
STRATFORD: - Meets Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at Forsyth Country Club
Jun 9: Tom Denenberg, Curator of American Art, Reynolda House
Jun 15: Playground Dedication in evening with BBQ to follow. Evening for Rotarians and families!
Jun 16: Jerry Pubantz, Salem College, "The Coming Civil War in Iraq"
Jun 23: Our own Jeff Owens, MBA Draft Preview
Jun 30: Andre J. Duerinckx, M.D., Ph.D., Director Cardiac Imaging, Forsyth Radiological Associates

WINSTON-SALEM ROTARY: - Meets Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Benton Convention Center
Jun 7: Dr. Ski Chilton, WFU Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology, "Inflammation Nation"
Jun 14: Larry Leon Hamlin, The Black Theatre Festival
Jun 21: Don Martin, Dan Piggott, and Rob Warfield, Atkins High School
Jun 28: Don Kirkman, Regional Planning and the Piedmont Triad Partnership

REYNOLDA: - Meets Fridays at 12:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the LJV Coliseum
Jun 10: Jim Williams will talk about the Drum Corps Associates Preview of Champions 2005
Jun 17: A radiologist from Forsyth Radiological
Jun 24: Come experience out-going President Gerald passing the Gavel and Presidential Coat to President-Elect Lionel.

CLEMMONS: - Meets Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. at the Village Inn - Clemmons
Jun 8: TBA
Jun 15: TBA
Jun 22: TBA
Jun 29: TBA

ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS & INFORMATION................

DATES TO REMEMBER:
June 15 - Dedication of Playground at property on Country Club Road, 5:30 p.m.


UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY WE HAVE!!!!!

Everyone is invited to attend, on Wednesday evening, June 15, 2005 at 5:30, the dedication of the playground Stratford Rotary is donating to the city of Winston-Salem in honor of the 100th anniversary of Rotary International. The location is Country Club Road beside the Cricket's Nest.
We will have a special dedication followed by BBQ and all the trimmings for all Stratford Rotarians and their families. Stratford Rotary's children will be the first to play on the new equipment.
Please let Margaret know if you plan to attend and how many. Call 784-6276 and leave a message or email stratfordrotary@triad.rr.com. I will also have signup sheets at the meeting this week.



THANK YOU SO MUCH:

I would like to thank everyone for their patience with me over the last several months during my father's illness and passing, but I can't begin to thank you enough for all the thoughts, prayers, phone calls and cards I have received during this time. The love and concern I have felt has been overwhelming. The azalea I received from you will be a welcome addition to my garden. It is so fitting that I had an azalea, exactly the same color, to die this winter. Now I have one to replace it and when I look at it I will remember my father and Stratford Rotary.

Margaret



CONGRATULATIONS …. to Tina Gwyn, Teacher of the Year at Kimberly Park Elementary School. Last Thursday, Stratford Rotary representatives, Charlie Chatham, Veronica Black, Susan Raymer, and Margaret Warren honored Ms. Gwyn with a check for $400.00 to purchase books for the school library and a personal $100.00 gift certificate. We also had a little party for her Kindergarten class. The children were so excited and appreciative. They love Ms. Gwyn very much. it was plain to see why she was Teach of the Year. Later that same day, Veronica Black and Susan Raymer presented Kimberly Park 5^th graders with a fully stocked book bag ready for Middle School. What a rewarding experience that was. It is so wonderful to see Stratford Rotary dollars at work and know the impact it might have on those students. We all look forward to continuing our support for Kimberly Park next year.


PROGRAM FEATURES............

Thanks to Jim Bunn for our great May programs. On May 5, our own Bob Leak filled in for Pete Brunstetter and gave us a great talk on how Dell got here, what's happening now and what to look for in the future. Bob, Pete couldn't have been any better that you were. Unfortunately I missed Marshall Bass's talk. I wasn't able to attend the Spring Social on Thursday evening, May 19 but everyone there had a great time. On May 26, Jose Isasi brought us a great message about the Hispanic/Latino community and how they impact the economy in Piedmont Triad North Carolina.

June 2 - Two of our own, Patty Mead and Tom Battle brought us classification talks today. Patty had a very interesting road to where she is today from construction to corporate trainer to Director of Development at Senior Services. Patty talked about the mission of Senior Services and the work they do. Patty's compassion and love for people have made her a success in her business. Tom has always been in the financial business with his start in Richmond then his move here to Wachovia. Two years ago Tom went to work for Smith Barney and formed a team, including our own Steve Phelps, to serve people is all aspects of their financial lives. Tom's love of family, church, and people made him realize that success in not measured in money but in the significance in what you do. Tom is a success. Thank you Patty and Tom for an excellent program today.

• Become connected to your community.
• Work with others in addressing community needs.
• Interact with other professionals in your community; assist with RI's international humanitarian service efforts.
• Establish contacts with an international network of professional
• Develop leadership skills.
• Involve family in promoting service efforts.

Responsibilities of Membership

Rotary club membership carries with it certain responsibilities

• Members are expected to attend weekly programs of the club. Opportunities to make up attendance include attending the regular meeting of another Rotary club, attending various other Rotary meetings, or attending a club service project authorized by the club board of directors.
• Members are required to pay annual dues to their clubs, their districts, and to Rotary International.
• Members are expected to participate in local or international activities or projects of the Rotary club.
• Clubs encourage members to aspire to leadership or committee roles within their clubs.

If you are interested in really being involved this year, let President-Elect Bobby Sprinkle, Vice President Jay Luke or Margaret Warren know. We are looking for a few good men and women. Program Chairman Gerry Malmo also needs your help for programs for the upcoming year.