CIVITAN BUILDER Vol. 56, No. 10, December 19, 2003

THE CIVITAN CLUB OF SPARTANBURG WELCOMES:

We are filled with anticipation to hear from our very own Chris Brantly.

OUR GREETERS TODAY: Odd Juel and Jim Seeley

BEST WISHES FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY!

Horace Arthur - Birthday, December 22

Sandy Whisnant - Birthday, January 5

John Rickert - Anniversary, December 30

Jeff Miles - Anniversary, January 3

GREETERS FOR January 9: Bill Ferguson and John Rickert

PROGRAM NOTES FROM- December 12:

Bill Ferguson shared his trip through the Rocky Mountains, Victoria, British Columbia, and Bouchard Gardens. The gorgeous views made each of us want to visit also. Maybe Sandie and Bill will be tour guides for a Civitan outing!

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

Everett and Anne Lineberger - Members of the Sunrise Civitan Club

Libby Knudsen - Daughter and Guest of Horace Arthur

Cathy Terrell - Member of the Sunrise Civitan Club

A THOUGHT TO GROW ON:

So celebrate what you've accomplished but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.

Mia Hamm

(Three-time US Soccer Athlete of the Year)

WE APPLAUD OUR CIVITAN OF THE WEEK: Ed Overcash

Our Civitan of the Week is a Magistrate for Spartanburg County. Ed and his wife Cynde are the busy parents of Zachary and Ben. (For those of you who don't know, Ed is our Club President's son-in-law). A graduate of USC, Ed has a both a JD from the School of Law and a BS degree in Business Administration. A man of many interests and hobbies, Ed is an Amateur Radio Operator, a Master Gardener, a Computer Wizard, and also finds time to run. As a member of our Club since 1976, Ed has been an active supporter of our programs and activities. Ed created our Website and works diligently to keep it up-to-date, easy to use, and very informative. He also directs our 5K Run and manages to have all the volunteers informed and in place. We are grateful for the many talents that Ed shares with us and we are thankful for the positive direction he lends as a Director on our Board.

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

Friday, December 19 - 6:15 pm Music Foundation of Spartanburg Emile Pandolfi

Saturday, January 10 - 6:30 pm Music Foundation of Spartanburg Opera Favorites

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

IMPORTANT CIVITAN FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR CALENDAR:

No meeting on December 26. Have a Blessed and Safe Holiday

No meeting on January 2.

January 13, 5:30 pm - Board of Directors meeting at Billy D's

Looking for a New Year's Resolution? How about inviting a guest and encouraging him/her to become an active member of Club. Or, how about taking on a new challenge for our Club--one that comes to mind is being the Editor of The Builder.

NEXT MEETING - January 9: President Bill Brown will lead us in a Business Meeting of the Civitan Club of Spartanburg .