Week 50 June 12-18, 2011

I am so sorry that this post is late! I wrote it last Sunday but apparently hit a wrong key. Don't we just love technology?! This week I would like to thank a couple of those District 7750 Rotary giants who do not get the recognition that some of our other district folks do. These Rotarians are the quiet ones who just get the job done. The first is Craig White. Craig works tirelessly to make sure that our grant applications satisfy all of RI's specifications. He works tirelessly to fund your District Simplified Grant applications. Craig keeps meticulous records. Recently we underwent, as far as I know, our first RI audit of two of our Matching Grant projects. Of course, thanks to Craig, we passed with flying colors. We thank you, Craig.
Another dedicated Rotarian is PDG Bruce Baker. Bruce is our CART chair and what a dedicated one he is! Bruce has worked tirelessly to get the word out about the CART program and to make sure that we fill those blue buckets with, as Bruce says, "money that does not have to jingle." Thank you so much Bruce.
This week has me visiting four of our clubs. Greenville honored one of its members, Minoj Jain as a Major Donor. They also recognized two new Paul Harris Fellows, Judy Prince and Jill Kintigh. Brian DiMarco was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow, Level II. Pleasantburg celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Thursday. My own club, Greenville Breakfast, held their Changeover Dinner on Thursday as well. Betsy Schroeder was recognized as the Rotarian of the Year and was presented a Paul Harris Fellow. Tonight Tom and I head to Tega Cay for Fort Mill's 20th Anniversary celebration. I am really going to miss visiting all of your clubs when July 1 rolls around!