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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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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
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Child Abuse Prevention
Public Safety
Project Awards
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Health of Members
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Give a Kid a Flag to Wave
Sunshine Special
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Salvation Army
Christmas Banquet Installation Banquet
Farmer's Market
Parliamentarian/Legal
Publicity & Photography
Exchange Orientation/Ed. Speech Contest
House Keeping
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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, December 18, 2014
Vol. 28, No. 26
MISSION STATEMENT
Exchange, America’s premier service
club, working to make our
communities better places to live.
PROGRAMS
This week, you and your spouse are invited to our annual Christmas
Banquet starting at 7:00 p.m. Wear your red coats. Sign up by calling
President Tony Tanner, Jake Strickland or Ken Bennett to register your
attendance. So, there will be no luncheon meeting this week.
Next week, Thursday, December 25th is Christmas holiday so, there will
be no luncheon meeting. Also, there will be no luncheon meeting on
January 1, 2015, New Year’s holiday. President-Elect Jake Strickland is
program Chairman for January, 2015.
GEORGIA ASSOCIATION AGRICULTURAL FAIRS
Okefenokee Fair Manager, Jonathan Daniell reported he, Harbin Farr,
Jake Strickland and maybe others will attend the 2015, Georgia Association Agricultural Fair convention in Atlanta from January 22-24, 2015. Our
club pays for their hotel charge. Many important items of dates, fair acts,
helpful hints and training are held.
BELL RINGING TOMORROW FRIDAY
Several vacant periods are still needed to be filled by members for
Friday December 19th for Salvation Army Bell Ringing by our club. Check
out the items and fill in. We have 6 stores to cover with Salvation Army
kettles. Bring your annual donation to put in the kettles.
TIFFANY WARREN WARE COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS
of the Month. John is the son of George and Pam Barnhill and grandson
of George & Maudine Barnhill of Horense, GA and Doug & Betty Park of
Satellite Beach, FL. John is currently ranked 18th out of 309 Ware County
High School Seniors.
John’s WCHS activities include; BETA Club 10th-12t; National Honor Society 11th-12th; Okefenokee REMC Washington Youth Tour Delegate 11th;
Presbyterian College Junior Fellow 11th; Waycross Lion’s Club Academic
Honor Society 11th; All “A” Honor Roll 9th-12th; Outstanding Chemistry
Student 9th; founded WCHS “Stream Team” 9th; State School Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council 11th; Governor’s Honors Nominee in
Technology 11th; U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Nominee 11th; AP
Scholar 10th-11th; WB&T Bank Junior Board of Directors 12th and President; Technology Student Association 9th-12th and President; Boy Scouts
of America “Eagle Scout” 11th; won numerous competitions in field of
Robotics and finished 28th in Robotics World Competition, 11th.
John also was involved in a number of community activities. John
intends to attend either Auburn University or UGA to pursue a degree in
Mechanical Engineering. His ultimate career goal is to be an engineer at
BMW or Gulfstream. Congratulations John Elemuel Barnhill.
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WELCOME GUESTS
Sarah Penland, Senior High School Counselor next year.
Dorrie Jones, counselor Senior High School Students.
Ken Carroll, December Program Chairman, introduced Tiffany Warren,
Ware County High School Counselor. Ms. Warren introduced the school’s
Second Annual Career Expo created to expose students to existing
careers available to them and to consider pursuing after they graduate from high school and college and return to Ware County to work
here. Other counselors, Regina Germano, Lisa Crosby and Kim Callahan
at William Heights, Ruskin and Wacona Elementary Schools, all present
these options for students. Business men and women in our club were
encouraged to volunteer for May 8, 2015, half day Expo to speak 10
minutes each about their business basics, shared experiences and answer
questions. Think aobut it, give them a call.
JOHN ELEMUEL BARNHILL
DECEMBER YOUTH OF THE MONTH
Robbie Winn introduced John Elemuel Barnhill as our December Youth
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Pam Barnhill, mother of John Elemuel Barnhill and wife of George
Barnhill.
George Nicholls, guest of Scott Hill.
Raphael Mattox, member applicant, guest of Clarence Billups.
Jean Cook, wife and guest of Dean Cook.
Emad Odeh, Odah Cabinetry Designs, guest of Derek Harrison.
Anne Williams, wife and guest of Jack Williams, III.
Larry Davis guest with Harold Wilson.
HEALTH CONCERNS
Our prayers are with all of our sick and grieving members, families and
friends.
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Daniel Warren’s mother has bronchitis.
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Sharon Deal had bronchitis.
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Mary Barnes has bronchitis.
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Jimmy Brown is reported to be doing better.
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Herb Bond has returned to our club meetings.
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Colonel Roland R. Lynn, USAF, Retired (95) died Saturday, December
6, 2014 at his residence in Waycross. Roland born in Waycross, enlisted in the Army Air Corps in July 1940. He was selected for combat
duty with the 1st Air Command Group in India/Burma Theater. During his 27 years in the military, Roland commanded P-51’s and P-47’s
for 165 missions receiving the Silver Star. After the War in 1945, Roland served in support positions and received his BS degree before
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 Lt. Kellie Cantrell stands
with President Tony Tanner
and Ken Carroll.
LT. KELLIE CANTRELL SALVATION ARMY
Ken Carroll introduced Lt. Kellie Cantrell of the Waycross Salvation Army
office. Lt. Cantrell listed several hundred persons that were helped with
clothes, meals, crisis and children Angel Tree presents. One person was
helped keeping their house after losing job; lady’s house burned and put
up in hotel; man needing money; Angel Tree; kettle donations. Last year
our club donated $4,707.10 from donations in the kettle. They have a
day shelter, showers and food for homeless. They give vouchers for food
at restaurants. Shelter needs $100.000 to keep functioning. They do
background checks. Great program Ken.
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President Tony Tanner and
Robbie Winn stand with John
Elemuel Barnhill, December
Youth of the Month. 
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heading to Hawaii and Tokyo, Japan and finally as Air Attache to Vienna, Austria. After thirteen years working in New York, he returned
to Waycross when he served in many leadership positions, including
Georgia District Exchange Clubs presidency. His funeral with full
military honors, was held Saturday, December 13, 2014 with our club
acting as Honorary Pallbearers. He had continued in his final years
here in distinguished manner and civic activities. Roland’s heritage
will be remembered by our club.
Roy Charles McDonald (94) died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in
Tifton living with his son, William. Roy Charles was in timber farming business serving as President of the Waycross Exchange Club,
Georgia Livestock Association, Ware County Cotton Producers Association and Director of the Satilla Production Credit Association
29 years. He was a deacon and Sunday School Superintendent of
his church. He received the Book of Golden Deeds award from our
club in 1999 by Vince Settle, III. Roy Charles served in the U.S. Navy
during World War II. He provided aid and personal care to hundreds
of Waycross and Ware County residents. Our club is mindful of his
many jobs in Exchange and our Fair during his membership of
51 years in our club.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, December 18 - 7:00 p.m. - Waycross Exchange Club
Christmas Banquet. Put on your calendar. Wear Red Coats.
Spouses are invited.
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, January 8, 2015 - Great Program.
Thursday, January 15, 2015 - Great Program.
Thursday, January 22, 2015 - Great Program.
Thursday-Saturday, January 22-24, Georgia Association Agricultural
Fair Convention.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 Thursday, April 16, 2015 12:30 p.m. - Exchange Club of Waycross
Youth of the Year Banquet.
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.