Monday, July 16, 2012

President Wittwer's First Meeting

On July 12, 2012 the new regime of President Shayne Wittwer began in the Dixie Sunrise Rotary Club.  To make sure the crowd did not get out of control we had Sheriff Cory Pulsipher at our meeting to keep the peace and show a presence of force.  Past President Jeff Wilcox had a few left over items of business to take care of before Shayne started driving the bus.  On hearing the news that Shayne has the reins of the club, Paul Gooch began to hit the sauce.  Will his perfect attendance record be in jeopardy.  Due to a record keeping error I am sure, Todd Watts received a perfect attendance award for the previous rotary year.  If he can get a perfect attendance award with only 30% attendance, anyone can.  I really should put a picture of our new president in this blog since it is his first meeting.  Oh well, there are a lot of things I really should do.  Have a great day Rotarians.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Enjoy the pictures and the Memories!!!


Some of the Bums that got Booted.


 
President Wilcox all bumbed out!!

Our two Rock Stars retaining their titles and their jobs, Steve and Marge.





Classic Carl!!  Always Smiling  :)



Jeff shows Marla our appreciation for a job well done.



The new Presidential Pin



The transfer of power.


The EX President's Pin


Our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your time served as our President.  Thanks Jeff.  We will never forget you.



Luther, what the crap are you looking at?



Rotarian of the Year?  Really?  JK  No one deserves it more than you little Johnny Johnson.  An inspiration to us all.







A face only a mother could love.  Welcome back to the U.S. Mr. Bowcutt.  We are so happy to see you.  Any chance of getting you back in our club?  Think about it.


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A Brief History of Dixie Sunrise Rotary

  • The first meeting of the provisional club was held May 9, 1996 at the Hampton Inn in St. George. There were 4 attendees: Gerald C. Harrison, Chapin Burks, David Prink and T. Robert Cochran.
  • The second meeting was held at the Hampton Inn with 3 attendees: Gerald C. Harrison, Chapin Burks and T. Robert Cochran. (What were they thinking?)
  • Subsequently, attendance grew until there were 25 attendees, and Rotary International issued the club’s charter on September 5, 1996, four days short of four months after the first meeting.
  • Charter Members were:

Bryan “Chuck” Barton, Chris Jones, Annette Basso, Jill Jones, Gregory F. Basso, Peggy Lynch, James L. Brownell, Fay McFadden,Chapin Burks, James G. Mersman, T. Robert Cochran, Rick A. Parker, Rick Evans, David J. Prink, Christine Evans-Burks, Evan J. Racker, Darrin Hallman, Sean Ray, Gerald C. Harrison, Lynn R. Spafford, Brad Hasty, Nate Staheli, Kerry K. Hepworth, David B. Turner, John L. Johnson

  • Founding Officers and Directors were:

Gerald C. Harrison President, Chapin Burks President-Elect, T. Robert Cochran Secretary/Treasurer, David J. Prink Club Service Dir, Christine Evans-Burks Community Service Dir, Bryan “Chuck” Barton International Service Dir, Kerry K. Hepworth Vocational Service Dir

  • Presidents:
      • 1996-1997 Gerald C Harrison
      • 1997-1998 Chapin Burks
      • 1998-1999 David J Prink
      • 1999-2000 Gregory F Basso
      • 2000-2001 Vardell H Curtis
      • 2001-2002 Paul R Gooch O.D.
      • 2002-2003 Rhys Weaver
      • 2003-2004 Margaret S Shakespeare
      • 2004-2005 Rocky E Neal
      • 2005-2006 Todd Watts
      • 2006-2007 Joseph Christopher
      • 2007-2008 Joseph H Bowcutt III
      • 2008-2009 Paul Gooch
      • 2009-2010 Marla Shelby-Drabner
      • 2010-2012 Jeff Wilcox

  • Member Census at Rotary Year-End (June 30):

1997: 27, 1998: 48, 1999: 50, 2000: 45, 2001: 58, 2002: 66, 2003: 57 All-time High: 72, 2004: 59, 2005: 43, 2006: 43, 2007: 41

  • Attendance by Rotary Year:

1996-1997: 72.09%, 1997-1998: 75.78%, 1998-1999: 78.06%, 1999-2000: 70.09%, 2000-2001: 72.38%, 2001-2002: 71.51%, 2002-2003: 73.05%, 2003-2004: 73.40%, 2004-2005:, 2005-2006: 60.31%, 2006:2007: 60.62%