OUR MEETING THIS WEEK
We'll gather Friday at noon for a regular Club luncheon at the Salisbury Country Club for a presentation by Spencer Dixon of The Family Crisis Council.
OUR MEETING LAST WEEK
Welcome to our newest members (Left to Right) Len Wilke, retired architect; Joanie Michael representing Rowan Economic Development Council; Angel Chapman-McDavid of the Family Crisis Council; Len Wilke and Blake Shoaf representing F&M Bank. We also had two returning members, Fred Dixon and Christina Rary.
This week’s presentation was an update provided by Rod Crider, President and CEO of the Rowan Economic Development Council. Rod provided a summary of the EDC’s guiding principles, which include attracting new businesses, assisting existing businesses, and creating infrastructure to support growth and quality of life to attract and maintain talent in the area. These principles drive the organization to establish partnerships, both public and private. In the last four years, the EDC has assisted 22 companies, creating 2500 new jobs and $986 Million for Rowan County. The EDC also supports a website for employment in Rowan County: www.workinrowan.com
Welcome to our guests, William Marlow Rary and Kenny McDavid.
Jerry Lawson, Amy Vestal, and Janet Haynes all won door prizes, and Nan Zimmerman won the chance to draw the Joker in the 50/50 Drawing but chose the Four of Diamonds. The pot is now at $355.
HEALTH & HAPPINESS
Ann Eidson presented our Health and Happiness Report.
Nan Zimmerman mentioned that all the recent birthdays are nine months from Valentine’s Day.
Rick Eldridge expects a granddaughter in March.
Great news Dick Franklin is doing well recovering at home.
Bob Setzer has once again been nominated for the Catawba Sports Hall of Fame and will be inducted November 9.
Ann Eidson has a birthday on Nov 9th, and Amy and Erik Young celebrate their anniversary on Nov. 12
OTHER NEWS
Nov 22 is Charities Endowment Fund Day. Please consider contributing to the fund that increases our ability to help more children in the community.
Mark your calendars for the Pancake Festival, which will take place on March 28-29
The club will not meet on Nov 29th for Thanksgiving weekend.
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