This week, we welcomed the Tennessee Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution. Coming to speak and represent the organization were Gary Love, Jerry Mustin and Steve Portwood. Their group meets at the David Hall Cabin in Claxton, but is only one small chapter of a much larger organization throughout the United States. The Sons of the Revolution is a hereditary patriotic society instituted to perpetuate the memory of the men who, in the military, naval and civil service of the colonies and the Continental Congress, by their acts or counsel, achieved the independence of the country. They seek to promote the proper celebration of the anniversaries of the birthday of George Washington, and of prominent events connected with the War of the Revolution; to collect and secure for preservation the rolls, records, and other documents relating to that period; to inspire the members of the Society with the patriotic spirit of their forefathers; and promote the feeling of friendship among them.
During their visit with us, they detailed the story of the Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780 in particular. The battle was against the British Commander, Patrick Ferguson, who controlled the left flank of General Cornwallis’ British Army. The British Army’s loss at the Battle of Kings Mountain is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War. The loss forced General Cornwallis to eventually retreat to Yorktown, Virginia, where he surrendered to General Washington. More information can be found online about their organization at tnsor.org.
MembershipNo guests this week. Let’s try again next time! |
AnnouncementsRotary Quarterly Invoices have been emailed out. This invoice is higher than usual because it includes the Children’s Christmas Party on it. If you have any questions, please see Jerry. Also, as a friendly reminder, please pay your dues in a timely manner. Our 4th Annual Thanksgiving Breakfast with Hallerin Hilton Hill has been scheduled for November 26th at 8:00 am. Our goal is to have 100 people in attendance this year. Please invite people to come and help get the word out. If you or your business would like to sponsor the event, it is $125. Please let Ronnie know at your earliest convenience so that we can have your name put on the banner. |
District NewsToday is World Polio Day. Many clubs around the world hold special events to commemorate this day. At the district level we will once again run the Purple Pinkie Donut Project, you can still buy them today at Dunkin’ Donuts as a walk-in. As of yesterday, they had collected pre-orders from over 600 individuals, totaling close to 1,900 boxes pre-ordered across 97 participating locations and will have another 20,000+ Purple Pinkie Donuts on the shelves at Dunkin’ locations across Tennessee! What an incredible response in an effort to eradicate Polio forever! Thank you for your involvement and support! Thanks to the generous commitments from all of you, we are on track to raise $500,000 for End Polio Now!!
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Upcoming SpeakersOctober 29Natalie Ivey – Director of Advocacy for Human Trafficking November 5Scott Turnbow – TVA’s Ongoing Work at Bull Run Steam Plant November 12Naomi Asher – Rotary Membership November 19Sandee with The Coal Creek Miners Museum |
Rotary Club OfficersRon Eslinger Club Support OfficersTrey McAdams |
Once again, the Rotary Regional Golf Classic tournament will be held in the Spring. We will need four players again to represent our club. Be looking for more information on this coming soon. If you are interested in playing, please see Ron. |
Clinton Rotary Club
Meeting Address: 101 S. Hicks Street Clinton, Tennessee 37716
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 524 Clinton, Tennessee 37717
