Connie Melton – Jefferson Librarian – Guest Speaker

Connie Melton is the first recipient of our new guest speaker gifts. Our club adopted Jefferson Elementary School and helps with a variety of projects. Connie, working with funds raised by the Rotary Club of Pryor, ordered appropriate, already bar coded books for the school library. Each guest speaker at our club meetings will sign and date the bookplate inside the book cover which also has a list of the Rotary 4-Way Test. The book will then be presented to Jefferson School Library in their honor. This gift of literature will have a far reaching effect above and beyond what the former gift coffee mugs could do. Another favorite school support project is Rotary Readers where volunteer Rotarians sign up to read out loud to grades K – 12 at the school. Books are chosen to fit the particular curriculum of the week. The Rotary Readers have such a good time and teacher feedback has been nothing but positive. Some Rotarians go so far as to show up in costume! Stay tuned for more Rotary fun!

Connie Melton addressing Rotary Club members

Rotarian Spouse Bill Prentice awards wife Betty her Honorary Member pin.

After giving her program on the Polio Eradication project she worked on in India, Betty Prentice, in complete surprise to both her and Rotarian spouse Bill, was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship and Honorary Membership status in the Rotary Club of Pryor.

Pryor Rotary Pancake Day April 2nd – Syrup Above Self!

Pryor Rotarians are getting geared up for the April 2nd event. Silent Auction items continue to come in. A sampling includes:   1/2 beef donated by Jim Goodpaster, Chrissi Lynn Jewelry, lots of tools, kitchen items, bird feeders, gardening items, great books, and much much more. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Come to the Graham Community building on April 2 any time between 6:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to have a great meal, experience some Fun Fellowship and enjoy a unique shopping experience as all proceeds go toward our club’s scholarship program.

Pryor Rotarians are Ready to Serve Up Fabulous Pancakes & Sausage to You!

April 2, 2011 Pancake Day!

The Rotary Club of Pryor announces that its famous Pancake Day and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Graham Community Center. Tickets can be purchased from any Rotarian or at the door. All proceeds benefit our scholarship program for graduating high school seniors. Come enjoy some fun, food and fellowship!

The batter must be just right!

Two newest members!

Gene is very serious!

Usually Austin makes people nervous - Rachel was having fun!

The latest and most surprised Harold Hirzel Fellow!

She has a great Mom who honored her daughter this way!

Happy Sergeant-at-Arms!

He loves his job!

Bylaws remodel

The Rotary Club of Pryor board of directors and other interested parties have recently spent some quality time remodeling the dusty bylaws. The beautiful new document should be ready for club member vote of approval by the earliest October 29th but no later than November 12th. Stay tuned!

Golf Tournament was a HOT Success!

The Winners!

Ready for play!

The Rotary Club of Pryor hosted a golf tournament on Friday,  August 20, 2010. The only relief from the heat was from a southerly breeze and cold drinks. Play was fun, especially with those mulligan balls!

Special Harold Hirzel Fellowship

Randy was awarded a Harold Hirzel Fellowship today!

Harold Hirzel’s son Randy was awarded a Harold Hirzel Fellowship at today’s meeting. These are funds donated to the Rotary club of Pryor, OK Foundation that along with all fundraising monies are used to provide student scholarships and a variety of community and world-wide projects. Hirzel Fellowships were developed to honor our long-time member Harold Hirzel who has perfect attendance since becoming a club member – over 51 years! A donation of $500 will get you not only a nice looking certificate but also a beautiful bolo tie like the one Harold has on in the photo. For more information, contact cathywebster@gmail.com.