JANUARY 2002

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

I want everyone to know how much I appreciate your efforts regarding the clock project. Comments from the people of Jasper have been very positive and plentiful. I must share with you a call I received New Years Day. The caller praised the Rotary Club of Jasper for providing such a beautiful addition to our city. Additionally, the caller wanted our mailing address so that they could make a contribution to our Foundation. So Rotarians, Thank You, it's the talk of the town.

Now we must redirect our focus to the balance of this years projects. We need to continue our push for new members, and we need to sustain our attendance percentage. It's a great time to be a Jasper Rotarian, so take pride in your membership. Participate when asked, attend every meeting, and spread the benefits to someone who is deserving of membership in our great club. Remember, Mankind is our Business.

Yours in Service,
Chad Adams

TEAM SCORES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Member orientation for January is being rescheduled. Date to be announced.

The Turn of the Century Timepiece, donated to the community by Jasper Rotary, was installed on December 28th and dedicated on Monday, December 31st. The clock is located on the southwest corner of the square in downtown Jasper.

Salvation Army Bell Ringers: Cliff Rhodes reports that during our scheduled bell ringing at Jasper Mall from December 17 - 20, we raised about $1,300 for the Salvation Army. Your participation in this project is greatly appreciated.

The next Rotary Board Meeting will be Monday, January 14th.

Rotarians responsible for programs in February are Charles Earnest, Boogie Franklin, Faron Hollinger and Gary Cowen.

Donations in December included $1,000 to the Crescent Junior Study Club and $1,000 to the Shoe Fund.

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH - JANUARY

This month, we would like to congratulate Cliff Rhodes, "Rotarian of the Month". Cliff has been a Rotarian for 20 years and has served as Rotary President, Secretary/Treasurer, Club Service Chairman and Community Service Chairman, as well as being a board member for several years. Cliff has also chaired such projects as the Rotary Christmas Tree sale in years past and has acted as coordinator for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing for the last 5 years.
In addition to his Rotary participation, Cliff also serves on the Salvation Army Board of Directors and is Vice President of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce. Cliff believes strongly in the Rotary Club 4 Way Test.
Cliff and his wife of 30 years, Pamela, moved to Jasper in 1979 from Huntsville. He is an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Jasper and has 3 children, one of which resides in New Zealand. Cliff is truly a Rotarian we can be proud of. Congratulations Cliff!

PROGRAMS FOR JANUARY

January 8th - Thad Burgess, basketball coach at Walker High School, introduced by Alan Berry.

January 15th - Kevin Burns and Maura Cain of Indian Rivers Mental Health Center will share with us first-hand experiences counseling survivors in New York, following the September 11 attack. Introduced by Libba Elliott.

January 22nd - Anne Allen, President of Leadership Walker County Alumni Association and Devin Stephenson, Leadership Walker County, introduced by Philip Westbrook.

January 29th - Business Meeting