2018.11.1 Deputy Mike Chavers, DAV Grady County

Fulfilling Our Promises to the Men and Women Who Served
 
 
The November 1, 2018 meeting was called to order by Pres. John Gorton.  The prayer was provided by Rot. John Mosley and the pledge by Rot. Cody White.  Our talented music leader, Rot. Mitch Williams, lead the group in the song “”Til the Last Shot’s Fired” by Trace Adkins.  The Rotarian of the Day was Jason Jarnagin who introduced Deputy Mike Chavers, Senior Vice Commander and Service Officer with the Disable American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 17, Grady County.  Catering was provided by Chicken Express.
 
Pres. Gorton giving the Fun Facts for the day:
National Men Make Dinner Day!
Michael Angelo’s painting of the Sistine Chapel in 1800
President Adams moved into the White House
Will Rogers was born in Oologah, OK
Excavation of the Federal Building at the SW corner of Choctaw and 4th street (Nov 1913)
 
GUESTS:
 
Tyler Grace with Rot. Cody White
 
Rot. Gerron Smith providing the Sunshine report.
 
Sgt. of Arms Brad Duvall on the trail for cash.  Show Me the Money!
 
FINES:
 
Rot. Smith – because who is Jim Tibbetts?
 
 
 
Rot. Chris Mosley – it takes a strong man to wear a Jack-o-Lantern suite and tie.  Either way, you gotta pay!
 
Rot. Jim Allen questioning if Bob’s office was in the 1913 photograph.
 
Rot. Lewis Knisley paying up for wearing EITHER color orange: north of the city or south of the state.
 
Rot. Williams paying up for last week’s song!
 
Rot. Tom Rose paying tribute to both Oklahoma teams.
 
What happens at the back table STAYS at the back table.
Rot. David Hall, Peggy Boldt, Ed Chamberlain and Wade Steelman.
 
ROTARIAN OF THE DAY:
 
ROTD Jason Jarnagin
 
Deputy Mike Chavers with the DAV of Grady County
 
Catering was provided by Chicken Express of Chickasha.
 
Michael Chavers was born and raised in Chickasha, OK, graduating from Chickasha High School in 1990. He joined the United States Army in 1991 as an infantryman, attending basic training and advanced individual training at Fort Benning, Georgia and retiring from Fort Sill, Ok in 2013 after twenty two years of service. Michael has held numerous leadership positions, graduating the First Sergeant’s Course, Detachment Commander’s Course, the Senior Leader’s Course, Basic Non Commissioned Officer’s Course, the Warrior Leadership Course and Drill Instructor’s Course. Some of his awards include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge,  Parachutist’s Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.  Michael holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and an Associate of Arts degree from Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas and is a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. Michael currently serves with the Grady County Sheriff’s Office as a Patrol Deputy Sheriff and School Resource Officer. He also serves as the Senior Vice Commander and Service Officer for the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 17.  Michael is married to Andrea Chavers, who also retired from the U.S. Army, and they have five children and one grandchild.