CIVITAN BUILDER  Vol. 57, No. 21, April 1, 2005

 

THE CIVITAN CLUB OF SPARTANBURG WELCOMES:

 

Today we are pleased to welcome our very own Club Treasure, Leonard Still.  Leonard will be sharing our Club’s history.

 

OUR GREETER TODAY             Mary Ellen Wright

 

BEST WISHES FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY!

 

There are no Members’ Birthdays or Anniversaries this week.

 

GREETER FOR April 8               Bill Ferguson

 

PROGRAM NOTES FROM – March 18, 2005

 

Rob Greene, Executive Scout Director, of the Boy Scouts of America – Palmetto Council was our speaker.   Rob is from Florida and began his position in Spartanburg on September 1, 2004.  Since beginning his job, he has cut the budget by 60%.  Currently he oversees programs for 4,800 boys in six counties.  The Boy Scouts program is growing by leaps and bounds with 1,032 joining last Fall. 

 

WE ARE HONORED BY YOUR VISIT AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON.

 

Betty Still – Wife and Guest of Associate Member, Leonard Still

Mary Beth Broadwater – Wofford College Civitan Club

 

            A THOUGHT TO TAKE WITH YOU

 

          As the ripples on a pond follow the splash of a thrown pebble, everything we do creates echoes.  Take care, for everything matters.

 

                                                                      Anonymous

         

Our earnest prayers and best wishes are extended to Sherry Hoffmann and her family.  Sherry’s father has had a severe stroke and is beginning rehabilitation.

 

USHERING EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR

               New Event:

April 14, 15, 16, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:00 pm  Converse

     College Modern Dance (3 Ushers needed for each night)

               April 18, Monday, 6:00 pm – Spartanburg High School Concert

April 23, Saturday, 6:45 pm – Spartanburg Ballet “Ballet, Blues, Rock         and More”

 

               IMPORTANT CIVITAN DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

April 12, Tuesday – Special Olympics.  Please contact Bryan Bobo for

                                                          more information and Volunteer opportunities

April  12, Tuesday – Board Meeting, Billy D’s at 5:30 pm

April 16 – Charles Lea Plant Sale (please see Bill Ferguson to volunteer)

Spring Fling Sprint – May 7

Civitan International Annual Convention – July 13, Greensboro, NC

 

NEXT MEETING – April 8

Sandy Sanders, fellow Member and Gardener Extraordinaire will share some Spring Gardening hints and a “to-do list”.