CIVITAN BUILDER Vol. 56, No. 12, January 16, 2004

THE CIVITAN CLUB OF SPARTANBURG WELCOMES:

Today we welcome Dr. Orin Smith, Executive Director of the Palmetto Family Council.

OUR GREETERS TODAY: John Few and Keith Parris

BEST WISHES FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY!

Jim Seeley - Birthday, January 20

Leonard Still - Anniversary, January 21

GREETERS FOR January 23: Fred Lockman and Mary Ellen Wright

PROGRAM NOTES FROM- January 9:

President Bill Brown led us in a Business Meeting of the Civitan Club of Spartanburg. Reports were given by John Few for the Civitan Rehabilitation Workshop, Keith Parris for the Scholarship Program, Fred Lockman for Membership and Growth, Bryan Bobo, Special Olympics, Peter Fenn for Fruitcake Project, and Connie Melton for the Ushering Project.

YOUR VISIT MEANS A LOT TO US, WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON:

Dottie Duvall, Friend and Guest of Vickie Robinson

Zachary Overcash, Son and Guest of Ed Overcash

A THOUGHT TO GROW ON:

Are you easing the load of overtaxed lifters who toil down the road? Or, are you a leaner who lets others bear your portion of labor and care?

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WE APPLAUD OUR CIVITAN OF THE WEEK: John Polydorou

Our Civitan of the Week is a native of Cyprus, Greece. John is a representative with New York Life Insurance Company and a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. John is a graduate of Wofford College and Clemson University. He is also the father of Christopher and grandfather of two. When he takes the time to relax, John enjoys playing golf and fishing. John has been a member of our Club since 1971. John served as President in 1996-1997 and works fervently each year to insure the success of our Golf Tournaments. John's kind heart and good humor are qualities that bring honor to our Club and joy to our membership. John, your fine example serves as beacon for all of us. Thank you for your loyal and dedicated service and friendship.

USHERING SCHEDULE FOR TWICHELL: (Times listed are for Ushers' arrival.)

Monday, February 9 - 7:00 pm Converse College Symphony Concert

Thursday, February 12 - 6:30 pm Music Fdn of Spartanburg Valentines on Broadway

Monday, February 23 - 7:00 pm Converse College Wind Ensemble

IMPORTANT CIVITAN FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR CALENDAR:

Special Olympics - Spring Games, April 13 Contact Bryan Bobo to Volunteer

CANDY BOXES:

If you need candy to fill your Candy Box(es), please contact John Few and he will bring some to the next meeting for you.

Was being the Editor of the Civitan Builder one our your New Year's resolutions? If every member would do it for one year that would get us through at least the next forty years.

NEXT MEETING - January 23: Our Speaker will be Larry head of the American Association of Small Business.