On July 21st, John Coulter spoke about the YMCA's 5th annual program called "Bright Beginnings". This program pairs up an adult from the community with a needy child, and a trip to Wal-Mart so that this child can have a new pair of shoes, new clothes and enough school supplies for the beginning of the school year. Last year, about $5200 was collected from the community and some 100 volunteers assisted 80 kids. This year JOhn's goal is to raise $7000, have 120 volunteers and help over 100 children.

July 19th-23rd was the 14th annual RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Academy). Outstanding young leaders from both East Forsyth and Glenn High Schools participated in the program which is modeled after the Leadership Kernersville program. Topics for the week included History of Kernersville, Education, Law Enforcement, Government and Leadership.The group also toured Korner's Folly, the Kernersville Police Department and the Forsyth County Jail.

On July 14th, Jean Dominique and Susan Cook, a medical missionary, spoke to our club. Susan explained to us the conditions that the Haitian people have to endure and Jean conveyed to us the frustration involved in dealing with the corruption. The "Children's Nutrition Program" attempts to treat the many thousands of children that desperately need medical treatment and are malnourished. Their mission is to improve health and development of Haitian children.

July 7th - Club Assembly (pres. by Chris Oakman)