Rotary Club of Barnesville Newsletter Club 4111, District 6900, Chartered February 14, 1939

August, 2014District Governor Visits

Our new District Governor, Alicia Michael, will be in Barnesville to visit our club on August 11th and 12th. Ryran is hosting a social at his house to welcome her and shewill speak to us at ourmeeting on the 12th. Alicia Michael is theowner of CarrolltonCollision Center inCarrollton, Georgia. Afterworking as the officemanager of her companyfor two years, shebecame a partner in 2000. She went on to become the sole owner in 2002. After spending several years focusing on her business, Alicia began looking for a way to serve her community and was introduced to Rotary by her sponsor, Herbert Hatton. She joined the Rotary Club of Carrollton Dawnbreakers in March 2005. Since her induction she has served the club as Service Projects Director, Fundraising Director and President in 2008-2009. She has been recognized by her club with the Dawnbreakers Rotarian of the Year, Dawnbreakers LeadershipAward, John T. Lewis Mentor Award and the Dawnbreakers Excellence Award. Alicia was also honored to receive the District 6900 Sheffield Award in 2008-2009. While working as Service Projects Director of the Dawnbreakers, the club introduced RADD: Rotarians Against Distracted Driving. This initiative was designed to raise awareness amongst teens and adults of the dangers of distracted driving. Alicia served District 6900 as an Assistant Governor from 2010-2013. She is a Sustaining Member, a Benefactor, and a Paul Harris Fellow and in February of 2011 joined the Paul Harris Fellow Society. Other community involvement includes service

August Programs 5 Aug Jason Governo 12 Aug DISTRICT GOVERNOR 19 Aug Charles Glass 26 Aug Walter Geiger September Programs 2 Sep Mark Hocking 9 Sep Kelly Hughes 16 Sep Chase Idol 23 Sep Cheryl Idol 30 Sep Marcia Johnston-Clark

on the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2010-2013, the Carroll County Women’s Business Alliance Board of Directors in 2009 and 2010 and current Executive Directorof Carroll County’sCertified LiterateCommunityProgram, LIFT(Literacy Is forToday andTomorrow, Inc.).Alicia was namedthe Carroll CountyChamber ofCommerce SmallBusiness Person of the Year in 2010. Alicia is married to Matt Metts and together they have two children, Joshua Michael and Mikayla Metts.

August Birthdays

Dollie McCarthy 1 AugMark Stone 3 AugMissy Kendrick 6 AugWilliam Thomas 19 AugHolland Jackson 20 AugPeter Banks 22 AugApril Smith 27 AugMike Brutz 30 Aug

ROTARY FOUR WAY TEST1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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Rotary Club of Barnesville Member Directory Name Phone Name Phone Debbie Adamson 770-314-3929 Missy Kendrick 770-872-3773 Bruce Akins 770-358-1454 Kent Kingsley 770-468-4905 Kristen Albritton 770-358-5891 Jeff Knighton 678-359-5310 Neil Anderson 770-358-3708 Bill Lindsey 770-358-1188 Van Baker 770-358-9440 Charles Lowery 770-358-1383 Peter Banks 770-358-0211 April Mason 678-603-5908 U'Landa Barkley 770-358-5170 Carlton Maynard 770-358-3572 Phillip Bell 770-358-1108 Dolie McCarthy 678-359-1116 Joe Bostwick 770-358-1051 Michael McMillan 770-358-1383 Phillip Breedlove 770-358-6260 George Moore 770-358-1470 Mike Brutz 770-358-4774 Fred Morris 770-358-6500 Max Burns 678-359-5015 Floyd Moye 770-358-0944 Andy Bush 770-358-1311 Jonathan Murray 770-358-7211 Dorothy Carter 678-572-8286 Dana Overton-Garrett 770-358-1494 Dennis Chamberlain 678-359-5056 Harry Park 706-472-3384 Eddie Collier 404-444-2061 Tom Payne 770-358-4579 Larry Collins 770-358-9432 Mark Rischbieter 770-584-3464 Dora Cox 770-358-3211 David Sandlin 706-647-7424 Hayward Cox 770-358-2935 Sammie Shropshire 770-358-0024 Bill Dayton 770-358-9428 April Smith 678-544-6899 Jim Dunbar 770-358-1381 David Smith 770-468-0588 Joe Edwards 770-358-8000 Doug Smith 770-358-4100 Sherry Farr 770-358-1483 Mark Stone 770-358-6939 Garth Forster 770-358-2353 Jonathan Swatts 404-852-8915 Walter Geiger 770-358-6397 Bob Taylor 770-358-2925 Charles Glass 770-630-2372 Robbie Tenney 770-358-8045 Milton Glass 770-358-7814 Scott Tenney 770-358-8043 Jason Governo 770-358-1813 William Thomas 770-358-9504 Jim Graham 770-358-2682 Jessica Traylor 678-603-8491 Jim Granum 770-358-1833 Ryran Traylor 678-603-8491 Dan Gunter 770-358-5364 Joseph Waldrop 678-372-3714 Kelly Hughes 770-358-3270 John Webster 678-572-8811 Chase Idol 770-358-2492 Brad White 770-358-5159 Cheryl Idol 770-358-3201 Claudine White 770-358-3933 Holland Jackson 770-358-2802 Larry Whitworth 770-358-0181 Marcia Johnston-Clark 770-358-5361 Bob Wiggins 478-994-0531

Rotary Club of BarnesvilleMailing Address

P.O. Box 303 Barnesville, GA 30204

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2014-2015 Rotary Officers

District & InternationalRotary International President Gary C.K. HuangDistrict 6900 Governor Alicia MichaelDistrict 6900 Assistant Governor Raymond RayDistrict 6900 Governor Elect Bob HaganDistrict 6900 Governor Nominee Raymond Ray

Barnesville Rotary Officers Avenues of Service Gary C.K. HuangPresident Ryran Traylor Programs Dan Gunter RI PresidentPresident Elect Kelly Hughes Fund Raising Chair April Smith Secretary Mark Rischbieter Fund Raising Elect Secretary Elect Foundation Chair Chase IdolTreasurer Kristen Albritton Foundation Elect Treasurer Elect Service Chair April SmithSergeant At Arms Jason Governo Membership Chair Larry CollinsSgt at Arms Elect Membership Elect Past President Andy Bush Gordon Liaison Dennis ChamberlainPresident Nominee LCSS Liaison and Literacy Barnesville Rotary Directors Website Dorthy Carter

Dennis Chamberlain Newsletter Charles GlassLarry Collins Jason Governo Sunshine Bill LindseyDan Gunter Music Joe Bostwick/Walter Geiger

Member Spot Light July Rotarians that “won the lottery” were Van Baker, Jonathon Swatts, Larry Collins, April Mason, and Bruce Akins. Garth Forster also won but didn't stick around for a picture. If you missed their story on the day they introduced themselves be sure to ask for a personal rendition. And be ready with your story, you might win at the next meeting!

Van Baker Jonathan Swatts Larry Collins April Mason Bruce Akins

President's MessageThis year's theme is "Light Up Rotary". Fireworks are gorgeous but they are alsovery noisy and hazardous to your health. Although I am extremely excited about theupcoming events, I can tell you that I am riding the “Big Bang Sound Waves” thatcome with this great honor. It is amazing that the more I get involved the more Ilearn how big Rotary is. If you are not aware, we are members of an outstandingorganization. Last Thursday, Kelly Hughes, Larry Collins, Phillip Breedlove, MarkStone, and I joined about 70 other local Rotarians (from various clubs throughoutDistrict 6900) in an Area Development seminar that focused on Membership and

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“The Foundation.” Phillip and I went to The Foundation discussion while everyone else attended Membership Matters. Although I have heard versions of both presentations on several occasions I wasfocused on the things that stood out to me this time. It’s like hearing a great pastor’s sermon, depending on your circumstances or frame of mind, you could hear that same sermon on different occasions and walk away with an entirely different message. Next month’s Newsletter will focus on some of the great information we learned. Please remember that on Monday, August 11th, 7:00-8:30, Jessica and I will be hosting the Rotary Family at a Social for District Governor Alicia Michael. We will have food, fun, and some great fellowship. You will have an opportunity to spend time with Alicia and Anya, as well as enjoy a great show. The very next day Alicia will address our club at our Tuesday meeting that will be held at Lamar Career Academy.

President, Rotary Club of Barnesville

M eet Anya Griffin, GRSP Student I live with my mother, twin brother, Ben and our dog, Lottie, in a small market townin south-east England. I am close with my family, including my grandparents on mymother’s side, who have been like extra parents to me and my brother. Mygrandparents live about an hour away from us, but we try to spend time with them asoften as we can. My town, Alresford, is best known for its watercress and also its‘Watercress Line’; a steam train that runs through mid-Hampshire. My nearest city isWinchester, which is famous for its Arthurian round table that has been housed in theGreat Hall for over 700 years. The city is also rich in literary history and influencedwriters including John Keats and Jane Austen, both of whom lived in Winchester. My hobbies include reading, writing, performing arts, running, swimming and singing in a choir. I intend to start a blog to document my experience in Georgia and hope to get inspiration for my writing while I’m here. I am really excited to have been accepted into Gordon State College as I find the American way of life to be very relaxed and the people really hospitable and friendly. I think Georgia is particularly interesting, as the Southern way of life is so culturally different from that of England. I am really keen to start at Gordon State, where I will be majoring in English and taking minors in American Studies andPhilosophy: Gender Studies. I have only been here a few days but have met so many warm, friendly and generous people! I can’t wait to meet all the other students, who will allow me to see even more ofthe American way. I am really grateful to the Rotary Clubs of Georgia and Winchester, who have allowed me to have this amazing experience. I hope to broaden my horizons, learn a lot and meet even more lovely people on the way!

What is in our Future? There are several events coming upfor our club. Mark these dates on yourcalendar! If you have an event you wantto add to the list let a club officer know.

August 11th, Social for DistrictGovernor Alicia Michael

August 12th, Assembly programpresentation by DG Alicia Michael

June 10-14, 2017, RotaryInternational Convention inAtlanta celebrates the 100th

anniversary of the Paul Harris Foundation. For more information, including a short video, see the web page.

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