CIVITAN BUILDER  Vol. 55, No. 38, August 1, 2003

 

THE CIVITAN CLUB OF SPARTANBURG WELCOMES:

 

Today we welcome Cheryl Pigate.  Cheryl will be sharing news about Eden Terrace with our group.

 

GREETING US TODAY:  Chris Brantly and Jim Reeves

 

OCCASIONS TO CELEBRATE!

 

John Rickert - Birthday, August 6

 

GREETERS FOR August 8:  Horace Arthur and Vickie Robinson

 

PROGRAM - July 25, 2003

Our Speaker was Major John Rozsnyai from the Signal Company of the Spartanburg National Guard.  Major Rozsnyai informed our group of the ongoing activities and responsibilities of the Guard in our area and around the world.  The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces, formed in 1636, and accounts for 56% of our total combat forces.

 

THANK YOU FOR VISITING AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON:

 

Kelly Lockman - Daughter and Guest of Fred Lockman

Sarah and Joel McCracken - Parents of Jessica McCracken

Jessica McCracken - Recipient of the Spartanburg Civitan Club Scholarship

 

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT:

 

            Where I was born and where and how I have lived is unimportant.  It is what I have done with what I have been given that should be of interest.

 

                                                                                                            Georgia O'Keefe

 

WE HONOR OUR CIVITAN OF THE WEEK:          Bryan Bobo

 

Our Civitan of the Week is employed with SIE Systems, Inc.  Bryan is the father of Kristopher and enjoys hunting and alpine skiing.  A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Bryan is also a member of the Materials Handling and Management Society.  Bryan is a loyal supporter of Civitan and has been a member of our Club since 1986.  He served as SC District Governor in 1994-95 and as our Club President in 1991-92.  Currently, Bryan serves on the Finance, Special Olympics, and VIP/Education Committees.  Bryan also spends many hours assisting with and organizing volunteers for Special Olympics events.  We are thankful for Bryan's loyalty to our Club and dedication to our mission.

 

USHERING AT TWICHELL:

 

Ushering season will begin with our first event on September 20.  I will share a calendar with you as soon as Kathy has one prepared.

 

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR:

 

Board of Directors meeting - Tuesday, August 5 at 5:30 pm.  Billy D's

SC District Civitan Officer Meeting - August 9, 9:00 am.  Babcock Center - Columbia

SC District Convention - September 12th-14th (Register by August 20 at Holiday Inn 843-665-4555 for special rates) Be sure to mention Civitan when making your reservations.

Civitan Installation and Awards Banquet, September 25 - Piedmont Club

 

Congratulations to Jessica McCracken!  Jessica was awarded a $500 scholarship from our club to further her studies at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind.  Jessica is studying to become a certified Braille Transcriptionist.  Our prayers support her during the fulfillment of her dreams.

 

NEXT MEETING: 

August 8:  Our Speaker will be Tracey Jackson, Executive Director of the Piedmont Care Consortium.  Tracey will give us an update about the important work this group does in providing services and healthcare to people living with HIV/Aids and STDs and their families