West Jax Rotary

Club Assembly
President John will recap his trip to the International Convention, introduce the theme for the 2009 - 2010 Rotary year, and highlight club goals and committees.

Notes
President Mike opened the meeting for the last time this year as the President. Reins pass to our new President, John Runion on July 8 for the 2009-2010 Rotary year.

John McCorvey, Sergeant at Arms gave the invocation and Steven Noack lead in the Pledge of Allegiance to flag.

The work which Lawyers of our club were recognized for their participation in Legal Aid to persons have difficulty either obtaining a lawyer or getting legal advice was recognized.

Tom Sandlin, Foundation Chair asked Will Croft and Bill Gay to come in front of the podium. Tom asked that Bill Gay present to Will the Paul Harris Foundation Pin. Bill Gay is Will Croft’s Grandfather.

Tom also had a special recognition of John Morrett who has been absent from meetings lately due to health conditions. The whole club welcomed John back.

President Mike also made a few final presentation of awards for his term as President.

Tommy Gower was present the J J McRainie Award.

A special presentation was made by Bob Shircliff of the Robert T. Shircliff Award to Ed Pratt-Dannals, current Duval County School Superintendent.

President Mike has been accused of “gloating” because our club brought the Clay Shoot Trophy back to the Rotary Club of West Jacksonville. Remember, we can never “gloat” enough, but we can be magnanimous in our gloating. Good job, Let’s bring in home again next year.

Scott Houser was recognized for great leadership in leading the planning and execution of our largest fund-raiser of the year. Job Well Done.

President Mike also completed his Presidents Award presentation by ensuring all were recognized whom received the award for the 2008-2009 year. They are: Marshall Butler, Peter Michaelis and Scott Houser. President Mike also recognized our own Executive Secretary, Patti Chapman. Patti is always available, always will to assist and is a great aid to the president and board during the year.

Veronica James and Charlie Wilson, both a year older and wiser.

John McCorvey, Sergeant at Arms gave his last presentation as Sergeant at Arms by recognizing Visiting Rotarians and Guests. He also gave the best joke of the year. Democrats definitely appreciated this one.

John McCorvey then presented Steve Noack, Stuart Rigdon, John Green and Joe Myers to speak on “How I got Where I am”

Steve:
Classified himself as a “Yankee” (Connecticut Native) Sponsored by Bennie Margol (Retired). He spoke about his college day, his wife Janet and children Zachary and Nicole. He is the Marketing Manager for Commercial Metals Recycling. Loves motorcycles especially ones requiring him to tinker with. He did purchase a new Harley Davidson motorcycle which he bought then a short time began to take apart which was questioned by his wife. He told her if she had to ask she would not understand. He likes to do things with his family.

Stuart:
42 years old on Monday, June 29th. Family has 4 generations here in Jacksonville, went to Ed White High School, Mercer University and began his banking career at First Guarantee as a teller. He is now a banker with Ameris Bank and develops business by calling on clients and potential clients. Wife’s name is Jeanna of 20 years, 4 children, twin boys 14 1/2, one son 9 years old and a daughter. Sponsor is Tommy Platt.

John:
40 year old, wife is Deanna, married 8 years with three sons ages 5, 4, and 2. John loves history as this was his major in college. Born in Estelle, South Carolina and attended the University of South Carolina. He coaches Soccer and Baseball with his sons. He is a District Sales Manager for Treco.

Joe:
Joe is John McCorvey’s Brother In Law. John also is his sponsor to Rotary. Joe attended the University of Maryland, University of Florida and University of South Florida where he obtained a degree in Heath Management. Joe is the current owner and manager of Myers Home Medical located on Cassat Avenue. Some tidbits about Joe, He attended Elvis Presley’s last Concert in Maryland, attended the Summer Olympics, went to a Sugar Ray Leonard match, met OJ Simpson and Howard Cosell, was at the Washington Redskin game that ended Joe Theisman’s career with the broken leg, has lived in California, Texas and Europe, spent time in East Germany and attended the Pink Floyd Wall Concert before returning to the United States. (Well Traveled) Joe has been married 12 years to Ashleigh and has two daughters Avery and Cookie.

These presentations by members of our club letting all of us know how they got where there is often entertaining and very educational. As you can see by the 4 presentation we have a wide variety of experience and personal experiences by fellow members. That is why our club is so great, the members and their own desires to do well.

Steve Noack led in the 4 Way Test of the Things we Say and Do.

President Mike struck the bell with his unusually large gavel for the last time as president of our club.

We look for to next year which begins in 6 days under the new leadership of John Runion. We are please by the great leadership of Mike Crumpler and await the great leadership to be provided by John.

Visiting Rotarians:
Buck Autrey — Downtown
Ed Witt — Downtown
George Ferber — Arlington
Ron Raymond — South Jacksonville

Rotary Guests:
Joe Wallace — Guest of Vincent Coyle
Chad Norris — Guest of Paul Mohrman
Jacob Dobbs — Guest of Rob Overly
Lona Yung — Guest of Rob Overly
Rob’s Mother — Guest of Rob Overly
Deanna Thornton — Guest of Randy Thornton

NOTE: Deanna just returned from RYLA and expressed great appreciation to the West Jacksonville Club for her sponsorship.

Birthdays
Carl Garlington — June 29
Stuart Rigdon– June 29
Bobby Walton — June 29
Joel Dantzler — July 1
Evans Sumner– July 4
Allan Wulbern — July 8

Next Meeting - July 15, 2009
Greeters: Allan Wulbern and Jim Overton
Invocation: Jeffrey R. Ludwig
Pledge: Shep Colledge
Four-Way Test: Jerry Spinks

Please review the 2009 - 2010 Duty Roster and mark your calendar with your responsibilities for the upcoming year.

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