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2014-2015 OFFICERS
President
President-Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Immediate Past President
V.P. of Fairgrounds
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ONE YEAR
TWO YEARS
Rod Langevin
John McDermott
Chris Tatum
Harbin Farr
Summer Stipe
Michael Ray
Tony Tanner
Jake Strickland
Virginia Peagler
Bill Deason
Larry Paulk
Daniel Warren
Jimmy White
MONTHLY PROGRAMS CHAIR: jAKE sTRICKLAND
Jul.-Daniel Warren Aug.- Jack Williams
Sep.- Virginia Peagler
Oct.- Steve Pope
Nov.-Bill Deason
Dec.- Ken Carroll
Jan.- Jake Strickland
Feb.- Al Jacobson
Mar.- Chris Tatum
Apr.- Virginia Peagler
May- Burton Carter
Jun.- Tony Tanner & Larry Paulk
One Nation Under God
Monthly Programs
Freedom Shrine
Milestones of Freedom
Proudly We Hail
Book of Golden Deeds
Family Day Fellowship
Youth of the Month/Year
Young Citizenship
Membership
Finance & Budget
Renting Facilities
Child Abuse Prevention
Public Safety
Project Awards
Publications
Chaplain
Health of Members
Excellence Award (A.C.E. Award)
Give a Kid a Flag to Wave
Sunshine Special
Nominating
Directory/Badges
Salvation Army
Christmas Banquet Installation Banquet
Farmer's Market
Parliamentarian/Legal
Publicity & Photography
Exchange Orientation/Ed. Speech Contest
House Keeping
Fair Assoc. Chairman
Okefenokee Fair Manager
Tony Tanner
Jake Strickland
Dan Good
Robbie Winn
Clarence Billups
Vince Settle, III
Phil Wysong, Gerry Lang
Robbie Winn
Priscilla Christopher
Will Higginson
Larry Paulk & Bill Deason
Jimmy White
Virginia Peagler, Summer Stipe
Chris Tatum
COMMITTEE CHAIRS - July 2014 - June 2015
The Waycross Red Coater
Published Bi-Weekly by:
The Exchange Club of Waycross, Georgia
P.O. Box 926 Waycross, Georgia 31502
EXCHANGE COVENANT OF SERVICE
Accepting the divine privilege of single and collective responsibility as life's noblest gift, I covenant with my fellow Exchangites:
To consecrate my best energies to the uplifting of Social, Religious,
Political and Business ideals;
To discharge the debt I owe to those of high and low estate who
have served and sacrificed that the
heritage of the American citizenship might be mine;
To honor and respect law, to serve my fellowman, and to uphold
the ideals and institutions of my
Country;
To implant the life-giving, society-building spirit of Service and
comradeship in my social and business relationships.
To serve in Unity with those seeking better
conditions, better understandings, and greater
opportunities for all.
Exchange Club of Waycross
including the Okefenokee Fairgrounds
Home Club of National Exchange Club
Past President, William E. Deason
Best Large Club Bulletin Awards Georgia District:
’97, ’99, ’02, ’04, ’06 & ’10 Wayne Kilmark
Home Club of Past Georgia District Exchange
Clubs Presidents
Ray Pope & Ellie Royal (Both Deceased)
R. Wayne Kilmark, William E. Deason & Roland R. Lynn
Wayne Kilmark
Eldon Lewis
The Club
Virginia Peagler
James Shubert, Dennis Hagood
Bob Miller, Steve Smoak
Tony Tanner, Harbin Farr, Jeff Jones
Virginia Peagler
Dr. Craig Kubik
Ken Bennett
Lindon Deal
Vince Settle, III
Billy Dowling, Jimmy White, Jack Williams, III
Bill Deason
Lindon Deal
Harbin Farr
Jonathan Daniell
Community Service
Service to Youth
Crime Prevention - Book of Golden Deeds
Sunshine Special - Youth of the Year
Okefenokee Agricultural Fair
Youth of the Month - Young Citizenship
American Citizenship
One Nation Under God
Freedom Shrine
Milestones of Freedom - Proudly We Hail
SUPPORTING EXCHANGE
SPONSORED:
Child Abuse Prevention Effort and many
other Community Service Programs
CLUB MEETS THURSDAY 12:30 P.M.
IN THE ELLIE ROYAL ROOM
EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER - 2451 KNIGHT AVE.
WAYCROSS, GEORGIA 31503
w: ExchangeClubofWaycross.com
e: [email protected]
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Vol. 30, No. 11
MISSION STATEMENT
Exchange, America’s premier service
club, working to make our
communities better places to live.
PROGRAMS
This month’s luncheon programs chairmen are Larry Paulk and
President Tony Tanner. This weeks presentation will honor a well
deserving servant in the community under our Book of Golden Deeds
program of Service led by Vince Settle, III.
Next week Thursday’s program will feature Dr. Glenn Diebert President of Coastal Pines Technical College to speak on the status of the
college. Bring a friend, relative, or associate to our meetings and ask
them to join.
EXCHANGE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Priscilla Christopher, Chairman of the Young Citizenship Committee reported on our club’s establishment of the Herbert E. Bond Young
scholarship fund. This year, the committee awarded a $250 bond to
Jenny Henderson at a Southside Christian Schools program. Her parents are Jaime and Natalie Henderson. The bond is to be given each
year in honor of Sheriff Herb Bond.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
Nominating Committee Report was given by Chris Tatum.
President: Jake Strickland
President-Elect: Michael Ray
Immediate Past President: Tony Tanner
Treasurer: Bill Deason
Assistant Treasurer: Larry Paulk
Secretary: Virgina Peagler
Vice-President of Fairgrounds: Jimmy White
One-Year Directors:
Two-Year Directors
John McDermott
Burton Carter
Rod Langevin
Roger Collins
Summer Stipe
Vince Settle, III
REMINDERS
President Tony Tanner reminded members that Blue Riders will be
here, July 18th. Also, Tony is participating in Southern Stars Dancing
Competition in August and covets donations to his team in support
of Magnolia House which helps kids suffering from domestic violence.
This event will help fund the Magnolia House which is close to his
heart in helping kids and families involved with domestic abuse and
violence.
LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPORTS
Burton Carter introduced our elected local legislative delegation:
John Corbitt, Representative for Douglas stated the Georgia budget
increased 4.7% or over $952 million increase this year. Education
takes 50% of the budget. The remaining budget covers all other state
agencies.
Jason Spencer, Representative Camden County stated he worked
on ways to allow marijuana plant, under very limited conditions,
which could be used for medical treatments such as, seizures. HB17
was passed to strengthen child abuse prosecutions. The law simply
sets up procedures to make a case. There is a 2 year look back to find
evidence to confront predator. Access to criminal records strengthened to get violators.
Jason Shaw, representative reported they passed HB170 on Transportation that increases sales tax on gas up to 26¢ /gallon to provide
maintenance on existing system. Four-laning US 84 is waiting for the
money. They also passed a bill that provides money to help kids with
autism.
Taylor Harper, Senator reported he is now Chairman of Public
Safety Committee. They also provided $3 million for Coastal Pines
Technical College expansion and 1 year of equipment improvements.
He said Fireworks are now legal to buy in Georgia. Several bridges will
be repaired. Informative Program, Burton.
ANN PURCELL DOT BOARD MEMBER
Burton Carter introduced Ann Purcell, Georgia DOT Board member
for District 1 which includes, 17 counties extending from Savannah to
Valdosta. Ms. Purcell said she is a cousin to Paul Purcell (a former local
influential state official, so, we should be able to get higher priority
projects located here!). She stated that local officials should learn to
compromise and be a part of the team and wait for projects to get
into position for funding. The HB170 transportation action bill was
passed to make road projects possible now because projects were
sitting on the shelf due to inadequate funding starting July 1. Only
70% will be sent to Georgia. Fatalities increase in 2015 to 25 percent.
At this rate, 1200 fatalities will occur this year. She urged members to
“Stay Alert to Stay Alive.”
HB167 was passed as a housekeeping bill to bring back local monies
through a local 1¢ sales tax for transportation projects. This can be
done county by county or by clusters of counties.
Ms. Purcell said she is a volunteer to Georgia DOT Board and receives
no state or federal pay for her services. Interesting Program, Burton.
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WELCOME GUESTS
Matt Bennett, Georgia DOT Project Manager, guest of Ann Purcell.
Jill Nagle, Public Relations Georgia DOT, guest of Ann Purcell.
Brian Czech Georgia DOT Area Engineer, guest of Ann Purcell.
Chris Jenkins, guest.
Freddie Sikes, guest of Dr. Craig Kubik.
Billy Gillis, guest of Dr. Craig Kubik.
Greta, Harbin Farr’s sister and guest.
Bill Mullis, Pastor of Waycross Primitive Baptist Church, guest.
County Commissioners Gene Dixon, Danny Turner and Victor Aldridge, guests of Jimmy Brown.
Cretia Dowling, wife and guest of Billy Dowling.
Angie Simmons, guest and friend of Rochelle Varnadore.
Angelina and Debra Harrison, daughter and wife of Derek Har-
President Tony Tanner,
and Burton Carter stand
with Representative Jason
Spencer, Senator Tyler
Harper, Representative Jason Shaw, and Representative John Corbitt.
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HEALTH CONCERNS
Our prayers are with all of our sick and grieving members, families and
friends.
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John McDermott’s father died soon after Herb Bond’s death.
Let’s pray for peace and comfort for John and wife, Cecilia.
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Major Chris Tatum eulogized Herb Bond, who died May 8,
2015. Herb treated office and everyone fairly. He always had
kind words and lived in peace. He treated everyone as how they
would want to be treated. Herb served 43 years in the Waycross
Exchange Club. Remember to keep Cecilia and John in your
prayers.
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Ken Carroll presented a eulogy for Dr. James (Jimmy) Sistar who
died May 8, 2015. He received a BS degree from Valdosta State
University in 1974 and Doctorate of Optometry from Southern
University in Memphis, TN in 1980. Ken relayed information that
Jimmy was a “tinkerer” and musician excelling in playing several
instruments. Let’s continue to pray for Leah and Jay.
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and Burton Carter stand
with Brian Czech and Ann
Purcell.
rison.
Jacob Highsmith, grandson and guest of Francis Hipps.
Victoria Highsmith, granddaughter and guest of Francis Hipps.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday - Saturday, June 4-5, 2015 - GA District Exchange
Clubs 90th Convention, Augusta Marriott.
Thursday, June 4, 12:30 p.m. - Book of Golden Deeds, Vince
Settle, III.
Thursday, June 11, 12:30 p.m. - Glenn Diebert, Coastal Pines
Technical College President.
Thursday, June 18 - Great Program.
Thursday, June 25, 12:30 p.m. - Great Program.
Thursday, June 25, 6:00 p.m. - Okfenokee Fair Association Board
Meeting.
Thursday, June 25, 7:00 p.m. - Waycross Exchange Club Board
Meeting.
Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 p.m. - Waycross Exchange Club Annual
Installation of Officers Banquet. Wear Red Coats & Spouses
invited!
Thursday, July 2 - MEETING CANCELED.
July 29 - August 1, 2015 - 97th National Exchange Club Convention,
Hyatt Columbus, Ohio.
Tuesday - Sunday, November 10-15 Okefenokee Agricultural Fair
with Amusements of America Midway.