Jeb Walker presented the program on the Grundy County Courthouse flag project to members of the Trenton Rotary Club during the club’s weekly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11 at the BTC Bank community room. Brian Upton presided at the meeting and was the sergeant at arms. Joe MacDonald gave the prayer. Kim Washburn and Debbie Carman were the program chairmen.
Walker, who is a sergeant with the police department, said flags being placed around the courthouse on special holidays during the year began as a Bicentennial project in 1976. For the past several years, the Kiwanis Club has been responsible for putting up the flags. But because of changes in membership, efforts were made to get other organizations involved by taking a specific holiday. Several organizations have taken on the responsibility, with the Rotary Club responsible for Flag Day in June. Walker said many of the flags are very old and are in need of replacement, with an effort to raise money to purchase new flags to be done in the future. Each flag that is currently displayed was purchased in honor of an individual from Grundy County who served in the military. He said there are currently 134 flags and that some remain in good shape. However, it is hoped to replace the cloth flags with a polyester-blend so that the flags may last longer.
During the business meeting, a report was given on the recent Rotary District Foundation Dinner, during which time the Trenton club was recognized for being a 100 percent Paul Harris Fellow club as well as being the number one club in the district in per member giving. Dan Wilford was recognized as a major donor, whose efforts also allowed the club to receive a Star Club designation. It was announced the club would be providing volunteers for the NCMC Holiday Hoops, with the date to be announced. Members were asked to sign up for the Rotary Christmas Party, which will be held on Dec. 2 at The Space. A final count is needed by the Nov. 18 meeting. The club also recognized veterans who were in attendance at the meeting, including Gary Dolan, Jim Godert, LD Gibson and Jeb Walker.
The club will meet on Nov. 18 at the BTC Bank community room. Kim Washburn and Debbie Carman will have the program.
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