Dear Fellow Rotarians:

The time has finally come for me to begin the journey as your new President. I hope it goes well! I’m depending on you all for advise, input and moral support - why? Because we are a family and we have a common purpose.

I’ve just returned from the 94^th Annual Rotary International Convention in Brisbane, Australia and I must say I am impressed. I’m also grateful to the club for allowing me to attend the convention. Everyone should have the opportunity to attend an international convention. They really go all out and you get a great sense of what Rotary is about. Hearing about the work done by Rotarians throughout the world - by small clubs, large clubs and even individuals - is inspiring.

I’ve got a big year planned for us and I’m hoping for 100% involvement. I would like to see good attendance for all members, great speakers, fun events, successful fundraisers and exciting service projects. Our incoming board is working toward these goals and more to make this a meaningful and productive year. Have a good idea? Let me know what it is.

Remember - our community depends and thrives on the service of its members. Please keep this in mind throughout the coming year as the Jasper Rotary Club seeks to make a difference.

Yours in Service

Pam Fikes

Phillip Windham 7/3           Doyce and Dottie Briscoe 7/8 Chad Hood

Charles Earnest 7/9          Alec and Jane Grant 7/15 Craig Price

Rick Brown 7/10               Jerry and Reidie Redmill 7/20

Brack O’Rear 7/14            Vince and Betty Lavanna 7/22

George Deavours 7/18       Al and Brenda McAdams 7/24

Joe Brown 7/24                Gwaltney and Libbo McCollum 7/25

Mary Johnsey 7/27

Eva Ovitt 7/27

Al McAdams 7/28

Board Meeting - The next board meeting will be Monday, July 14^th at noon in the Frances Israel Meeting Room in the cafeteria building.

Committee Sign-up - We will begin committee sign-up at the July 1^st meeting. See the website for committee information. Choose a committee that will be handling the aspect of Rotary service that you are most interested in. We will also sign up on July 8^th in case you miss the first opportunity. Anyone not making their wishes known by the 8^th will be assigned to a committee by the board on the 14^th. See the website link for committee descriptions.

Speakers Bureau - Cliff Rhodes and his committee will be polling members as they develop this year’s Speakers Bureau listing. Members will have opportunities to speak to high school students about a variety of subjects. Be thinking about what you prefer to talk about - your vocation, or something inspirational/motivational, or talk about goal setting or career planning. Whatever you prefer. Sharing our vocations with young people is a major Rotarian responsibility.

Programs - There is a link on our website for a list of members responsible for speakers for the Rotary year. There is also a "Theme" list that shows the theme for each month. If possible, choose a speaker who can talk about the current month’s theme. We’d like to have at least one theme speaker per month. Coordinate this with your team leader. Members responsible for speakers in August are Rick Brown - 5^th, Charles Earnest - 12^th, Dianne Greene - 19^th, Bob Nolen - 26^th. Contact Greg O’Rear if you need more information.

Business Meeting - July 29^th - The agenda will include discussion regarding this year’s fund-raisers, the Centennial Project, and the financial condition of the club. If you would like something added to the agenda for discussion, please notify the president prior to the meeting. Please have questions ready.

Orientation - Will be held July 22^nd at 11am prior to the regular meeting at the cafeteria.

Pam Fikes - Employed by the State of Alabama - Employment Service - for 18 years. Native to Walker County. Enjoys gardening, photography, spending time with her Pomeranian friends, cooking, redecorating and traveling around the country with the JSU Marching Southerners!

Linda Burns - Has practiced law in Jasper for 14 years. Also holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Is a registered nurse and is on the staff at Children’s Hospital where she also lectures. In her spare time, Linda enjoys heirloom sewing.

Bill Ashenfelter - Retired Personnel Director - Marshall Durbin - 34 years. Served with the 9^th Air Force, Photo Reconnaissance Division during WWII. Ohio native. Volunteered with the Red Cross for 35 years, teaching CPR and first aid. Married to Alice for 60 years.