People and places

Yawn Patrol Zone Toastmasters met Jan. 5 at United Cabarrus Insurance. Mike Craig was Toastmaster; his theme was "Presidential Trivia."

Ken Miller was voted Best Evaluator and Roslyn Vargas was voted Best Table Topics. Belinda Dublin was voted Best Speaker.

Rotary Club

The China Grove Rotary Club recently met to review the accomplishments of the past year, hold elections and to make plans for the future.

Rotary emphasis has always been "Service Above Self." Accordingly, the China Grove Rotary Club has reached out to and supported the local community through initiatives such as the funding of High School scholarships, providing dictionaries for schools, playground equipment donations and assistance to homeless persons.

The China Grove club, in concert with other district clubs, has also reached out to help those in need in other countries, including Peru, Hungary and the Ukraine. These overseas efforts were focused on areas such as the eradication of polio and malaria as well as enhancing good nutrition and improving the quality of drinking water.

The club was also recognized in 2009 for their high giving rate in the endowment fund.

During the meeting, Carol Brooke, a long time China Grove Rotarian, received the "Service Above Self" annual award in recognition for her outstanding individual efforts in civic, religious and worldwide work.

The new year ushers in Larry Brown as president elect for 2010-11, as well as Chris Beaver, Gilmer Boggs and Freida Richards as officers. Directors will be Chris Beaver, Harry Corriher, Jim Morton, Freida Richards and Ashley Roberts. Iota Psi

The Iota Psi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi bestowed the 25 year Silver Circle award on member Gail Young on Dec. 17, 2009 at the home of member Vicki Lippard.

A candlelight ceremony was held and the award was bestowed by Lippard, with all chapter members taking part in the ceremony for Young.

Younghas been in Beta Sigma Phi for 25 years. She was originally pledged with the Alpha Lambda chapter. She has served on every committee, held every office and received the following honors with her years in Beta Sigma Phi: Girl of the Year (four times; Valentine Queen; Alpha Omega nominee; Program of the Year; 1994 Alpha Omega Order of the Rose; and the 2006 Pace Award.

Young is currently the chapter's scrapbook chairman, and Convention Ways and Means chairperson.

She makes her home with husband Michael Young. They have one son and two grandsons. She is employed at Perma Flex Roll Technology. She received her 25 year Silver Circle pin, Silver Circle certificate and a yellow rose from all chapter members. This was a surprise ceremony for Young.

Red Hats

On Dec. 11, the Chapeaux Rouge Divas (Gisele Marquis and Geraldine Terry, queen mothers) met at 6:30 p.m. at Yarborough's Restaurant in Lexington for Christmas dinner. They exchanged gifts and played the pass-around game.

Classy Red Hats (Sara Owen, queen mother) braved the winter weather Dec. 18 to meet at Phyllis Sides' home for a home-cooked dinner and desserts.