Rotary Club of Chester meet

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Meeting: President Steve Hayes called the meeting to order and members joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. Danny James, July Program Chairman, introduced and welcomed speaker Randy Dudenbostel. Gary Breckinridge shared the personal news that his father had been put in Hospice on Friday. He asked the Rotary members to please keep Charles (Danny) Breckinridge in their prayers.

Speaker: Randy Dudenbostel thanked members for the opportunity to address the group. Randy serves as Director of Materials Management at Memorial Hospital of Chester and as Randolph County Coroner. He reported on the increased recycling efforts at Memorial Hospital which now includes equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers. Other items including cardboard, paper and plastics are also recycled at Memorial. He reported that it requires extra effort from the staff and administration but it is worth it to help save our natural resources.

Randy reported that the Coroner's office is dealing with more drug related deaths. No deaths have occurred yet in Randolph County from the use of Bath Salts and most drug related deaths are from misuse of prescription drugs. He reported that a lot of heroin use is now seen in Randolph County as the substance is currently cheap. He said the source of heroin coming into the county is unknown. He encouraged notification of law enforcement if any suspicious activity is noticed. Members thanked Randy for his informative presentation.

Announcements: Members were reminded that no meeting will be held on July 27 since the Ol' Farmhouse will be closed for vacation.

Attending: 13 members, 1 guest

Drawing: $12.00, Pastor Ill - winner!

Coming up: August Program Chairman - Linda Sympson

August 3 - Business meeting

August 10 - Karen Shaller, Prevention Coordinator with the Randolph County Violence Prevention Center

August 17 or 24 (TBA) - Sheriff Michael Hoelscher, Improvements/News at the Randolph County Sheriff's Office