The Warren County Reveillewww.warrencountyrotary.org; www.dacdb.comROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 7570, CLUB 68656

December 5, 2018 POST OFFICE BOX 702, FRONT ROYAL,VIRGINIA 22630

On Wednesday morning President Kristen brought us upto date on the Club’s activities, and reminded us that todaywas the day for “Letters from Santa.” She reported on theactivities of the Board of Directors, including a requestfrom the Service Committee to assist a Rotary Club inCalifornia. As she said, Carol would fill us in on thedetails. She also reminded us that our attendance for thelast month was just over 71 percent, and that if you havedone a make-up let Peggy know so she can enter it. Wehave numerous events coming up within the next fewweeks, so we should all be aware of those, and check theClub Calendar. Finally, She welcomed our visitors,including Felicia Hart and Pam Ryan, who would addressus later in the meeting.

DECEMBER 5, 2018: Disease Prevention and Treatment Month•This Week: 12/5//2018: Tim Arndt, owner of the new Brewery in

Front Royal, will give a lesson in BrewingTechniques•Next Week: 12/12/2018: Evening Christmas Social

GREETERS/MEMBER REINTRODUCTION• 12/5/2018: Steven DiPasqualeROTARY MINUTE

• 11/5/2018: Herb Rinehart

As Carol explained, the Service Committee, withthe approval of the Board of Directors, is dedicating$500 for relief to the Rotary Club of Paradise,California, to help in the recovering and rebuildingafter the devastating wildfire that destroyed the town.She said the Service Committee was also challengingour club members to join in matching this grant. TheRotary Club of Paradise is a 501(c)(3), so our personalcontributions would also be tax deductible.

Pam Ryan, representing Court Appointed Special Advocates–Children Interventions Services (CASA), spoke to ourmeeting on Wednesday, and told us how much ourdesignation of her organization as our Spring Gala recipientmeant. The Gala funds will enable CASA to set up of a web-site directed to and for Warren County residents.

District Governor George Karnes is recognized as a Skelton Fellow at our meeting on Wednesday. Skelton Fellows arethose that contribute $500 or more to the District 7570 Skelton Scholarship Endowment, established in 1994 by the lateWilliam E. Skelton, former Past District 7570 Governor and President of Rotary International.

Rotary District 7570 Skelton/Jones Scholarships can be used to fund one year of post-baccalaureate study at arecognized university in a country other than the USA or Canada. Applicants must be planning studies that lead tosustainable, high-impact outcomes in one of the following six areas of focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution,disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, economicand community development. In addition, preference will be given to applicants planning studies at an educationalinstitution in a country whose national language is different from that of the applicant.

(Left) Debbie informs us that our December 5 meeting willgive us an opportunity to participate in our Christmas Stockingproject. As she explained:

“Each year our club fills stockings/gift bags for student atSkyline Middle School who could benefit from a little cheerfor the holiday season. We will be filling gender neutral itemsfor 20 students (11 boys and 9 girls). Please bring your itemsto our club meeting on Wednesday, December 5. We will fillthe bags during the meeting and deliver to the schoolimmediately following the meeting. Feel free to team up withothers to make the purchase if needed. I will keep a list ofitems purchased and update you each evening if you will letme know what you have or will purchase. These are some ofthe items the school suggested from past years: Deodorant,toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, gloves, books, travel games,pencils, treats, crossword books (small), small calculator(Dollar Tree) etc. “ So bring your items to our meeting.

(Left) Felicia explains how to fill out the “Lettersfrom Santa.” At our meeting on Wednesday morning,we all gave Santa a hand by addressing letters to besent to children before Christmas. As Felicia noted,last year more than 400 letters were sent out. If youwould like to help address additional letters, please getin touch with Felicia. She can always use your help.The deadline for mailing is December 15.

Santa’s Helpers were all busy on Wednesdaymorning, preparing letters to be sent to children beforeChristmas. The Rotary Club of Warren County wouldlike to thank Felicia Hart for all of the time and effortshe has put into the Letters to Santa project.

UPCOMING CLUB HAPPENINGS

December 5: Skyline Middle SchoolChristmas Stocking. Items for the 20stockings can be brought to the meeting andplaced in the stockings.

December 12: Christmas Social at 6 pm, withRich Follett presenting a musical program.No morning meeting.

December 15: Santa and Mrs. Claus at “WhatMatters Meeting Room” (Beth Waller’sOffice) from 10am to 2pm.

January, 2019: We will pass the hat for “Fuelfor Families.”

2019: “The Zone” collection of PersonalProducts for kids at the local schools, seeMichelle Smelzer.

Quotes for the Week

The world is getting to be such a dangerous place,a man is lucky to get out of it alive.

W. C. Fields

I had to stop driving my car for a while... the tiresgot dizzy.

Steven Wright

“Adults can take a simple holiday for Children andscrew it up. What began as a presentation of simplegifts to delight and surprise children around theChristmas tree has culminated in a womanunwrapping six shrimp forks from her dog, whodrew her name.”

– Erma Bombeck

There is no better exercise for your heart thanreaching down and helping to lift someone up. Bernard Meltzer

I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty beingonly skin-deep. That's deep enough. What do youwant, an adorable pancreas? Jean Kerr

Our 104th District 7570 Conference March 15 - 17, 2019

Kathy reminds us of the up-coming DistrictConference, a conference that our club has responsibilityfor putting on. She urged us all to go ahead and register,and make plans to support our own District GovernorGeorge. It promises to be a fun event, but we need all ofour members to participate.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: NOW OPEN! Watch for updates to the conference agenda details andregistration information for breakout sessions and theSaturday luncheon. Email any questions regarding the 2019Conference to: 7570DistConf2019@gmail.com

"Early-Bird" Special Offers: All Rotarians registeredfor District Conference by December 31, 2018 will be ableto purchase a District Conference polo shirt for the specialdiscounted price of $10 for themselves and a polo shirt fortheir guest for $20. (Shirt will be available for purchaseon-site at the District Conference for $30)

Also, the first 600 registrants for District Conferencewill receive a Rotary backpack with their registrationpacket.

Register early to take advantage of these special offers!Go to the Calendar at www.warrencountyrotary.org

Thank you to all the Bell Ringers, pictured above and on thefollowing pages, as well as the many not pictured. Andthanks to the Skyline Middle School Interactors for theirhelp. The ringing was a major success, even in the cold rain.

Thanks you Michael, June, and Barbara for the photographs.

FROM MICHAEL: “Thank you, to the many of you who gave up your time over the past two days to serve ourcommunity. Our efforts to help our local Salvation Army's Annual Kettle Campaign were met with kindness, thankfulness,and giving hearts. Major Tidman, and his son, Lieutenant Tidman, both expressed their sincere gratitude to our club for ourefforts. As I understand it, over a two day period, we helped "fill the kettle" over three times. The Tidman's were verypleased. As had been previously stated, the funds collected during this season "all" go back to help those in our localcommunity who are not as fortunate as ourselves. Again, thank you to those who helped those in our community, whom aremost in need.”

Reminder from Linda

Please remember that the meeting to celebrate theholidays will be on December 12. A guest and /orfamily member will be welcomed. We will haveentertainment by Rich Follett singing songs fromhis play,”Glory Be.” We are asking that you lookat the sign up sheet that will be placed on yourtable tomorrow morning and write in what youwill be bringing. All holiday themed foods aswell as finger foods and appetizers will bewelcomed . Thank you so much. We hope all ofyou are planning to come and enjoy the evening.The festivities will begin at 6 PM.

SPEAKER HONORARIUM

OLIVIA HELPS WITH CHRISTMAS

WRITTEN BY: IAN FALCONER

RECIPIENT: THE PHOENIX PROJECT

PresidentKristen and PamRyan (CASA) signa Memorandum ofAgreement at theWednesday morningmeeting.

INFORMATION FROM ROB:

NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD OFDIRECTORS

The Nominating Committee has formalized aballot for this year's election. The election willtake place at next week's meeting (12/5/2018).We will pass out paper ballots, count &announce the results during the meeting.

I want to thank everyone for participating,particularly the other members of thenominating committee, Barbara Ecton andKathy Napier. If you are unable to attend themeeting, our bylaws allow for your absenteevote to be counted by email. If you need to voteby email, please make sure that you send theemail to me or another member of thenominating committee PRIOR to 8:00 PM,Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in order to beofficially included in the count. Any votes thatarrive after 8:00 pm cannot be counted as statedin the bylaws.

Ballot for 12/5/2018

Treasurer:

Brittany Cook

Jean Plauger

Member at Large

William Long

Cee Ann Davis

The Four-Way Test:

Of All the Things We Think, Say, or Do 1) Is it the TRUTH?

2) Is it FAIR to All Concerned?3) Will it Build Goodwill and BetterFriendships?4) Will it Be Beneficial to All

WEATHER POLICY FOR MORNINGMEETINGS: REMEMBER, IF THEWARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS ARECANCELED OR ARE ON A DELAY, WEWILL NOT MEET.

2018-2019 Annual Sponsors:

Gold Jean's Jewelers, Inc. Melanie H. Hamel, Weichert Realtors Wells Fargo Advisors – George Karnes

SILVER Valley Health Warren Memorial Hospital Bruce Renner & Company, PLC of

Winchester Family Pharmacy Service

BRONZE RG Technical Solutions, LLC City National Bank The Apple House State Farm (Ellen Aders) State Farm (Bill Powers) Clear Title & Escrow Hair Station Maddox Funeral Home Knowles Enterprises & Mom’s Country Kitchen National Media Services, Inc. The Northern Virginia Daily Shenandoah Valley Golf Club Edward Jones Investments - Greg Demski

& Bret Hrbek Joseph F. Silek, Jr., PC Quiet Mind Psychotherapeutic Services Warren County Veterinary Clinic

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

The Rotary Club ofWarren County meets onWednesday Morning at7am at the Front RoyalGolf Club

Member Club Birthdays Birthday Robert Light 03 December Chris Ramsey 09 December

Kathy Napier 10 DecemberLinda Taylor 12 December

Partner Birthdays Member Name BirthdayNo Partner Birthdays

Member Club Anniversaries Start Date Years Bill Long 12/6/17 (1)

Kristen Pence 12/8/10 (8)Cee Ann Davis 12/16/15 (3)Peggy Shrimpton 12/16/15 (3)

Guna Subedi 12/20/17 (1)

Wedding Anniversaries Partner’s Name Anniversary Kristen Pence Josh 31 December

2018-2019 Club Leaders:

Kristen Pence - PresidentRob Grimm - President-ElectMelanie Barber- Vice PresidentPeggy Shrimpton - SecretaryMari Jo Cochran - TreasurerKarl Schwille - Past PresidentBill Long - Member-At-LargeBrian Barbour - RYLA ContactMichael Williams - Sergeant-at-ArmsDave Hardy - Club Administrative ChairDebbie Grove - Membership ChairNancie Williams - Public Relations ChairDave Hardy - Foundation ChairLinda Taylor - Club Program ChairChad Hrbek - Club Ways and Means ChairCarol Hardy – Service Committee ChairCee Ann Davis - Grant CommitteeWilliam (Bill) Sholar - Weekly Meeting

Slideshow

Make Up a Missed MeetingInteract Club Meetings

· Skyline High School- 2:30-3:30, Thursdays· R-MA Middle School-2:00-2:30, Alternate Wednesdays

Skyline Middle School- 2:45-3:45 Area 1 & Area 2 Rotary Club Meetings

Monday - Luray - 5:15 PM @ Mimslyn InnTuesday - Frederick County: 7:30 AM @ Shenandoah Valley

Westminister-Canterbury in formal dining room - $10.00)Strasburg - 12:05 PM @ Strasburg Moose, ($8.00);Wednesday -New Market - 12:10 PM @ Shenvallee Lodge;Woodstock - 12:05 PM @ Woodstock Moose on Moose Dr.;Clarke County - Noon @ Fellowship Hall at Berryville

Presbyterian Church located on 123 West Main Street in Berryville, VA. (See note for this week’s meeting)

Thursday - Winchester -Noon @ the Winchester Country ClubFriday - Front Royal - Noon @ Front Royal Community

Center ($12.00)Electronic – on line:

Go to:http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/View/read 30 minutes of meetingsComplete the Makeup Request Form & email copy to Peggy

Shrimpton at shrimptonpeggy@yahoo.com