2013 Farmers Day

Just when you think that the weather would keep people home.  Enter your local Farmer!  They grab weather by the tail and create what they can with the resources that they have on hand.  Gary and Henry make a great team putting together a wonderful afternoon with our local Hero's... Our Farmers.  This year, Don Villwock was our guest speaker.  Don Villwock of Edwardsport, Ind., took office as president of Indiana Farm Bureau and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance in January 2002. His farming operation produces white corn, soybeans, seed soybeans, and seed wheat.

Villwock served in many capacities with Farm Bureau prior to his election as president, including vice president, District 7 director, Knox County president, State Young Farmer Committee chairman, and Feed Grains Committee chairman. He has served on the Farm Bill Task Force and the Farm Credit Task Force.

Don informed us about the importance of education for the public about where our food comes from.  Some of the education that Don provided to us was that farming today is completely different that it was 30 years ago.  Advancements in seed and process have developed a better product.  

Ron, David, and Rex listening to our speaker

Large crowd

 There were too many guest to list each of them.  We hosted local farmers, Rotary Interactors, and a former Rotary Interact President.

Gary

 This week we will be having a board meeting on Thursday morning at Court House Grounds.  The meeting starts at 7:30am. Following the board meeting, our meeting will be Apple for Teacher.  Our teachers work to shape and mold our youth.  Please plan on showing your support.

Just in case you live under a rock, there is a BIG event occurring on Feb. 21st.   Thaddous Rex will be coming to town.  The meeting will be in the evening at the Royal Theater.  Tickets are available during Rotary or available on the Royal's website.  Proceeds with go to benefit Suzy's Place.  Please come out and support Rotary and Inspire like a Rock Star.

Fair Time

Meeting was called to order by Michael Williams at our new location at NSSB. Our program was Craig Emsweller, he was introducted by Debbie Konter. Craig represents the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. He is in charge of the social media and website for the Fairgrounds along with renting facilities. Craig gave us a brief update on the events that will be happening at the 4-H fair along with discussing some of the other events that take place at the fairgrounds. He also mentioned a new "Bear" mascot will be appearing at the fair this year and the mascot, aka Craig, is hoping the weather will cooperate for the event.

 

Other announcements included the concert on the Square for July 21st. Duke Tomatoe is the headliner and Flory was looking for some volunteers for the concert. Dipping for the strawberries/banana was discussed, but no location or time was determined. Watch your email for details.  

John McKinney has been in the hospital due to heart problems.  He is currently off the ventilator and is recovering.  His wife Patty said that he is still very sick but making progress.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Anyone wanting to have fun and help the club can join the "Chocolate Dipping Party" at Tracie Shearers Thursday night in preparation for Saturday night Summer Sounds on the Square Rotary Booth. We will be selling once again chocolate covered strawberries and bananas. The party will start at 7:00 p.m. at 337 N. Washington St.

We may not make buckets of money but we get tons of exposure for our club at these events and have gained some recognition and will eventurally gain members because of our outreach to the community.

Let Tracie know if you can make it so she will know how to plan for the evening.If you can sell on Saturday night let Flory know (floryphillips@yahoo.com) so she can put you on the schedule, I know she still needs helpers.