Jim Springer, a member of the Columbia Breakfast Rotary Club, is a retired CPA and financial planner. He was born and reared in Columbia, Tennessee, graduated from Tennessee Tech earning a BS degree, accounting major, and served three years as an officer in the United States Army. After a career in public accounting, in private industry as controller and chief financial officer, and as a self-employed licensed security representative, insurance agent and financial planner, Jim retired in 2009.  Jim is a past president and charter member of the Columbia Breakfast Rotary Club. The Club was chartered in June 1997. Jim has maintained perfect attendance since that date and been selected twice by his club as Rotarian of the Year. He is a multi-level Paul Harris Fellow, served three years as Assistant Governor, and is a graduate of District 6760 Leadership Academy.  Active in his local community, Jim has served on the boards of Maury County Red Cross, Leadership Maury, Boys & Girls Club of Maury County, Rippavilla Plantation, Maury Vision 20/20, and Maury County Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. He is also a graduate of Leadership Maury.  Jane, Jim's wife and a Paul Harris Fellow, is employed by the Maury County Convention & Visitors Bureau. They have two daughters and two grandsons. The District Governor and his wife joined the Lewisburg Rotary Club for its August 4 meeting at Russell Catering to praise the club for its efforts and to remind them why the Rotary is important around the world. “Rotary is about service and fellowship,” Springer said. “And that equals fun.” He reminded the members to remain actively engaged in the mission of Rotary, not only around the world, but in the local community as well. One Lewisburg Rotary project, Rotarians on a Mission, especially impressed Springer. Lewisburg Rotarian Angie Binkley started and directs this project that chooses a new local cause to support through donations of funds or items of need. The program so impressed the District Governor that he expressed his interest to take the program to other club throughout the 63-club district and to clubs all across the state. “This is a wonderful program,” said Springer. “You have much for which to be proud here at the Lewisburg Rotary Club.” By way of welcome and thanks, the Lewisburg Rotary members collected a donation of funds to be presented to the District Governor for the Rotary Foundation. Lewisburg Rotary President Larry Lance presented Springer with a check in his honor to help continue the good works of Rotary around the world.

The Lewisburg Rotary Club Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant returns to Lewisburg Middle School auditorium on September 11 and promises to be the biggest and best yet with a new addition to the line-up – Jr. Miss Lewisburg. The theme of this year’s Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant is “A Night of Stars” and it is sure to hold true as the beautiful, smart and talented young ladies of Lewisburg, from ages K-2, 7^th and 8^th and 9^th-12^th, dazzle the crowd. The Lewisburg Rotary Club is currently putting out a casting call for contestants to compete in the Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant (9^th – 12^th grades), the Little Miss Lewisburg Pageant (K – 2^nd grades) and the new Jr. Miss Lewisburg Pageant (7^th – 8^th grades). Lewisburg Rotary Club members will be coming to schools in Lewisburg with applications and information and prospective contestants can get their applications now by contacting pageant directors, Nancy Pruitt (931) 270-8128; Tammy McCullough (931) 359-4322. Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant The Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant remains the crown jewel of activities for the Lewisburg Rotary Club as it gives deserving young ladies at MCHS an opportunity to earn scholarship funding for post-secondary education. This year, Miss Lewisburg will earn a $1,000 scholarship with First Runner-Up earning a $600, Second Runner-up earning a $500 scholarship, Third Runner-Up earning a $300 scholarship and Fourth Runner-Up earning a $200 scholarship. Miss Congeniality will earn a scholarship of $300. Applications for the Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant are being accepted now up to the Miss Lewisburg Reception to be held on August 14 at Village Manor from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Director Betsye Ledford at (931) 359-6877 or Darlene Hill at (931) 270-0273. Junior Miss Lewisburg Pageant Under the heading of why didn’t we think of this before, the Lewisburg Rotary Club introduces the Junior Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant for girls in the 7^th and 8^th grade. The Junior Miss Lewisburg winner will receive a $300 scholarship with the First Runner-Up and Second Runner-Up each receiving a beautifully engraved tray. Junior Miss Sunshine will receive a tray and an additional prize to be determined. Applications for the Junior Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant are being accepted now up to the Junior Miss Lewisburg Reception to be held on August 15 at First National Bank from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Director Lee Bowles at (931) 359-6264. Little Miss Lewisburg Pageant Always a fan favorite, the Little Miss Lewisburg Pageant introduces the future of lovely Lewisburg ladies to the stage of LMS. This year, the Little Miss Lewisburg winner will receive a tiara, six roses, an engraved picture frame and a sterling silver charm. First Runner-Up and Second Runner-Up will each receive 3 roses and an engraved picture frame. Applications for the Little Miss Lewisburg Pageant are being accepted now up to the Little Miss Lewisburg Reception on August 15 at First National Bank from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Directors Barbara Capps at (931) 359-6222. Tickets Tickets for the Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant can be purchased in advance from any Lewisburg Rotary Club member for $7 or at the door of the event on September 11 for $10. Program Advertising To purchase an ad for the Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant Program that features pictures of contestants and last year’s winners, Miss Lewisburg Kelsey Keny and Little Miss Lewisburg Grace Ann Feagin, schedule of the night’s events, and other information, contact Greg Lowe at the City of Lewisburg, Ryan Johnson at First Commerce Bank, Peggy Hubbard at Peggy Hubbard State Farm Insurance, Steve Lewis at Steve Lewis-Edward Jones or Larry Lance at First National Bank. A new feature in program advertising this year will be a Good Luck-Best Wishes ad parents and contestant fans can purchase to encourage their favorite contestant. The cost for these ads is only $20. The Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant, the Junior Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant and the Little Miss Lewisburg Pageant will be held at the Lewisburg Middle School Auditorium on September 11, 2010 at 6 p.m.

Aug 11 To Be Announced

Became a Fan on of Facebook of the Lewisburg Rotary Club! Congratulations to Angie Binkley and her Rotarians on a Mission project! Aug. 28—Cops for Kids fundraiser at Rock Creek Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant September 11 at Lewisburg Middle School– 6 p.m.

The Lewisburg Rotary Club in partnership with Colonel Littleton, purveyor of fine accoutrements to the gentleman’s trade, offers a striking limited edition and numbered knife to commemorate the annual Goats, Music and More festival. To place an order or to find out more, contact Jeff Jordan.

The Lewisburg Rotary Club meets each Wednesday for approximately one hour. The luncheon meeting is currently held at Russell Catering 220 Water St., Lewisburg, TN Board meetings are held the first Friday of each month at Noon at Saddle Creek Golf Club. MAKE UP MEETINGS Active members are required to maintain not less than 60% attendance/participation over a 6-month period. To assist in maintaining this level of participation, members are encouraged to make up Rotary meetings at other Rotary Clubs in the area. In addition, the club gives credit for participation in committees and community service projects. To find other clubs in the area, visit www.rotary6750.org and click on the club section to find the meeting time and place. You can also make up meetings online. Visit www.rotaryeclubone.org and follow the instructions.

The Lewisburg Rotary Club uses proceeds from its events to provide funding for charitable projects including: World Polio Eradication Honduras Water Project Local Academic Scholarships Marshall Education Foundation Marshall County Imagination Library Rotarians on a Mission Projects Moms on a Mission Junior’s House Your contributions are tax deductible as the Lewisburg Rotary Club is registered as a not-for-profit 501 C-3 entity.

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