The Rotary Club of Dallas was recently recognized by Rotary International District 6900 for Best Membership Retention in 2015. This award acknowledged the clubs strong membership base and the commitment of members to the Rotary ideal of “service above self.”
Our special guest today was Miss Presley Stover. Her attendance today with her father was to share with us her school report about Rotary founder Paul Harris. The Rotary Club started when Paul Harris called together a meeting of three business acquaintances in Chicago in 1905.
The Service Above Self award recognizes individuals who demonstrate their commitment to helping others with their time and talents. This award is given in sincere appreciation and recognition for the service and loyalty that these individuals have displayed towards the people of Paulding County.
The Voice of the Martyrs is a ministry program that Mr. Batchelor is involved with that reaches out around the world educate people about the atrocities.Throughout the world there are many countries that persecute Christians to this day.
Chad Plumley who introduced this week's guest speakers. He introduced Jonathan Black and Bill Driskell of Paulding County High School and retired judge Bill Foster.
Rotary Club of Dallas members installed fresh annual bedding plants in addition to cleaning up around the Paulding County Community/Senior Center as a part of the Great American Cleanup with Keep Paulding Beautiful.
Mr. Howard Maxwell. Representative Maxwell thank everyone for the opportunity an invitation to speak at the meeting. During this Rotary club meeting Mr. Maxwell took the opportunity to discuss the fiscal budget 2017.
This Paulding Rotary Club meeting took place at the WellStar nursing and rehab facility formerly known as Paulding Memorial. It was a bright day and not to hot as the club members showed up with trucks full of food for the annual cookout.
The Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) program is a scholarship program offered to international students between the ages of 18 and 25. The goal of the program is to promote peace through education. Students are invited to study here in the state of Georgia for one academic year.
Rotary guest speaker Paulding DOT Director Scott Greene covered many of the completed projects and the various ways they were funded in this meeting.
Jessica Moore the Executive Director from McKenna Farms was the guest speaker at the Paulding Rotary meeting this past week. She provided an update and information on the therapy services that are provided, plus insight as to the future plans.
Mr. Austin shared with the group a status of Paulding County with regards to many of the more public local news issues. Among the topics were our bond rating is now Double A-1, and there was an extensive review of the Richland Creek Reservoir progress.
Miss Trinushka Perera speaks on behalf of the Georgia Rotary student program which is a scholarship program offered to international students. The goal of the program is to promote peace through education. Students are invited to study here in the state of Georgia.
Maxine White and Jeanette Hardy accepted awards from the Rotary Club for their contributions to the club in support of its mission. Jeanette Hardy accepted the award on behalf of her husband Charles Hardy with her family members in attendance.
