Today's Program: Robin Greene/ The Cancer Challenge 2008

Last Week's Program:

President, Jonathan Moore, led the Club with singing “America " and saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation by Biff Averitt. Sean Keith led the singing of "Good Night, Ladies".

Rotarian John George introduced today's speaker, Ken Hatfield, former Head Coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks.  Ken was a member of the National Champions 1964 Razorback football team, coached for several years at the UofA, as well as other schools.  He has recently moved back to NWA and is now working with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, representing the 6 County area.  Ken grew up in Helena, where his grandfather was Supt. of schools, and his mother played the piano for the local Rotary club.  Many years ago, he coached Little League, where Rotarian Charles Hudson was on his team.

He spoke of athletes as leaders, as well as his background with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and why he is committed to this organization.  FCA teaches student-athletes how to make a difference and be good role models in their communities.  Among their various activities throughout the year,  FCA offers students the opportunity to play in a Christian atmosphere during camps held throughout the summer.  They are always looking for volunteers, as well as people to sponsor youngsters to go to camp.

Announcements:

• Rick McLeod announced we served approx. 770 tetrazzini meals and thanked everyone for their help.

• Bob Hamilton is looking for people to help choose scholarship recipients.  Please notify him ASAP if you have a child or grandchild that is a senior at RHS to be considered for scholarship.

• Cyndi Bilyeu invited everyone to participate in the upcoming 10K/5K run on May 3, 2008 at Old Tiger Stadium in Bentonville.  Proceeds will benefit HOPE, Inc.

• Jonathan reminded members that we will NOT have a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13th - we will instead meet on Wednesday, May 14th at the Embassy for a joint Rotary club meeting featuring Gov. Mike Bisbee as our speaker.  Tickets are required and will not be sold at the door - they will be sold before and after our next couple of meetings.  This will be a sit-down lunch and will cost $20.00.  This is our regular meeting and will require a make-up if you do not attend.

• Hal announced that he will soon post the Tetrazzini dinner make-ups for attendance, but will be out of town for the next 3 weeks.  Please forward any make-ups to Darrin Chism during his absence.

• Hal announced we currently have 133 members.

Visiting Rotarians and Guests:

Introduced by Janine Kuszak:

Landon Taylor, Bentonville/Bella Vista
Harlan Withington - Rogers Early Risers
Chris Gilbert - Fayetteville Downtown

John George introduced Gary Kleck
Charles Hudson introduced Gina Hudson
Macadda Peoples introduced Mark Westbrooks
David Jones introduced Andrea Jones
Ken Hatfield introduced Jim Campbell

Bob’s Student Guests
None

Chad’s Members in the News:
Chad is delivering Rotary wheelchairs this week in Costa Rica

Atta Boys and Girls (makeups)
None

Upcoming Programs

May 6th Kathy Dent/ Update on the Fayetteville Shale
May 13th No Program - Meeting will be held on May 14th (Wednesday)/ District Governor



The meeting ended with President Moore leading the Club with the Four-Way Test.