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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.- Dennis Hagood
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
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Thursday, November 20, 2014
Vol. 28, No. 24
MISSION STATEMENT
Exchange, America’s premier service
club, working to make our
communities better places to live.
PROGRAMS
Bill Deason November Programs Chairman, has arranged
the second One Nation Under God program for this Thursday’s luncheon. Vince Settle, III, local attorney partnered
with Ronald Thomas with over 60 years of combined legal
service, will speak to our club about our need to recognize
One Nation Under God.
Next week Thursday we have no luncheon meeting as we
recognize Thanksgiving holiday and thank God for our blessings.
FAIR BOOTH PRIZES
This year, our club’s board has organized a Fair Booth Award
program to honor the best-looking business and decorated
booth displaying their product. Third place was awarded
to Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church. Second place
winner was awarded to Hoboken Building and Supply. The
first place winner selected is Odeh Cabinetry Designs. The
company’s owner and designer is Emad Odeh at 512 City
Blvd., Suite G in Waycross. The telephone number is 912-3372199 and email: odehcabinetrydesigns.com. Plaques and
cash awards were given to each winner.
OKEFENOKEE AGRICULTURAL FAIR MIDWAY
AMUSEMENTS OF AMERICA
Jonathon Daniell introduced the owner and staff of our
fair midway, Amusements of America. Morris Viovnna, Jr.
is the owner. Mike Inman local fair worker with the midway
spoke about the history of the company in our area. Inman’s
relationship started with grandfather selling ice cream in the
1920’s,Mike Inman started in the 1970’s.
Some of the fair acts were shown to members last week
at our luncheon. Lady Houdini, tied up in thick rope by Jim
LeBrun, removed Jim’s coat behind a curtain and placed it
under the ropes, wearing it in nine seconds. Amazing! Mesha
Braun presented a show of dog balancing on two front legs
and then on two back legs, on her hand. Some of the great
acts seen at our fair.
MARK WILLIAMS
ONE NATION UNDER GOD
Bill Deason introduced First Baptist Minister of Music, Mark
Williams and his accompanist, pianist Jennifer Crummey to
recognize One Nation Under God in our country. Mr. Williams
sang several patriotic songs to mark the occasion including:
“I’m Just A Flag Waving America,” This is My Country”, “You’re A
Grand Ol’ Flag”, “Suwanne River”, “Melodies Bring Memories”,
“I’m So Glad to be an American”, “America”, and everyone finished singing “God Bless America.” Great program, Bill!
HIGHLIGHTS OF 96TH
NATIONAL CONVENTION
President Tom and First Lady Mary Karnes welcomed
Exchangites to the 96th National Exchange Convention in
New Orleans in July. President Karnes, as noted in “exchange
today” commented in his article on dedicated Exchangites as
“it’s not just one thing we do... it is part of who we are. It’s
not something that begins and ends with club meetings...
it’s something that defines our daily lives. We are united in
service and working together to make communities better
places to live. We hold values of Family, Community and
Country.” Read your Fall 2014 issue for more of President
Karnes’ welcome.
President Tony Tanner and
Bill Deason stand with
and thank Mark Williams
and Jennifer Crummey for
presenting patriotic music
for the One Nation Under
God program. 
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WELCOME GUESTS
Donna Deason, wife and guest of Bill Deason.
Roger Naylor, guest of Jonathon Daniell.
Morris Viovnna, Jr., Midway Owner.
Joe Viovnna, Midway Owner’s nephew.
Mike Inman Supervisor and local Amusements of America
Midway worker living in Manor. His family has been in Fair
business since 1920’s.
Kevin Ridgeway and Kristen Johnson, Underwater act at
Fair.
Geno Braun, son and helper of Animal Dog Show at Fair.
Mesha Braun, Amazing Animal Rescuing Dog Show at Fair.
Cretia Dowling, wife and guest of Billy Dowling.
Raphel Mattox, City Manager and guest of Chris Tatum
and Mayor Clarence Billups.
HEALTH CONCERNS
Our prayers are with all of our sick and grieving members,
families and friends.
• Jimmy Brown is in the hospital.
• Herb Bond had bad reaction to flu shot but is doing good
Billy Dowling holding
Birthday Cake for President
Tony Tanner. 
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Fair Grand Opening
Participants.
Ware County
Exchange
Club’s foot
long hotdog!
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according to John McDermott.
Bonnie Sanders is back from surgery.
Steve Pope has asked for prayers on his surgery and recovery.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, November 20, 12:30 p.m. - One Nation Under
God, Vince Settle, III.
Thursday, November 27 - NO MEETING - HAPPY
THANKSGIVING
Thursday, December 4, 12:30 p.m. - Ware County School
Counselor, Tiffany Warren.
Thursday, December 11, 12:30 p.m. - Salvation Army, Lt.
Kellie Cantrell.
Thursday, December 11, 6:00 p.m. - Okefenokee Agricultural Fair Board Meeting.
Thursday, December 11, 7:00 p.m. - Exchange Club Board
Meeting.
Thursday, December 18 - 7:00 p.m. - Waycross Exchange
Club Christmas Banquet. Put on your calendar. Wear
Red Coats.
Friday, December 19, - Salvation Army Bell Ringing 9:00
a.m.- 9:00 p.m.- Craig Kubik. Bring your annual donation for the Kettle.
Thursday, December 25 - Merry Christmas Holiday - NO
MEETING
Thursday, January 1, 2015 - New Years Holiday - NO
MEETING.
Thursday, April 16, 2015 12:30 p.m. - Exchange Club of
Waycross Youth of the Year.
June 4-6, 2015 - GA District Exchange Convention, Augusta Marriott.
July 29 - August 1, 2015 - 97th National Exchange Club
Convention, Hyatt Columbus, Ohio.
June 4-6, 2015 - GA District Exchange Convention, Augusta Marriott.
July 29 - August 1, 2015 - 97th National Exchange Club
Convention, Hyatt Columbus, Ohio.