Monday, May 30, 2005
Stafford Rotary Highlighter June 1, 2005
Don't forget. The June 1 meeting will be held at Colonial Forge High School.
Stafford Rotary Meeting
May 25, 2005
President Elaine Farmer presided and welcomed guests: Rusty Cowper’s guest, wife Ann and daughter Lily; visiting Rotarians Lee Pugh and John Atkins; Sue Gibbs and Bart Johnson, general manager of the new Hilton Garden Hotel, guests of Carol Foley; Bunny White, Carole Green’s mom; Dr. Carlos Melendex and Ella leisure, guests of Karen McCormack, and James Moncure, guest of T. Campbell. It was great to see two former Stafford Rotarians again.
Program:
Our program was an entertaining presentation by the North Stafford High School “A Cappella Fellows”. After an introduction by Benita Steen, the North Stafford choral director, the group sang “Earth Angel” and “In the Still of the Night”. For an encore the group’s lead tenor sang an opera aria for us.
The second half of the program was a presentation by two young women from North Stafford on the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Their performance and display won a state award.
Announcements:
Relay for Life was a great success. Here’s a note from Ann and Shirley:
Dear Fellow Rotarians:
The Relay for Life was an overwhelming success with a total of 54 walkers (15 Rotarians, 11 Interactors, 27 relatives, friends, employees and 1 dog). Our collection of $7,709 as of this A.M. is 77% of our $10,000 goal. With enthusiasm at an all-time high and a date of June 16th to turn in all donations we are determined to reach our goal. Join the 16 Rotarians (35% of our Club) who have spearheaded the giving with Joan McLaughlin leading the pack for a total of $2,050.
Special thanks to Nathan King of King Motors for the use of an RV and to T. Campbell and Emory Farmer, our Rotary drivers.
Yours in Rotary,
Ann and Shirley
Brenda Gibbs announced that there is a little bit more work to be done on the Christmas in April house in Mayfield, and lots more work on the house in Stafford.
Nicolette Ward reminded us that applications for the Employee of the Quarter should be sent to her right away.
50-50
Ralph Sutton won. Harrison Simpson got to draw for the progressive jackpot, but didn’t get a Joker.
Quiz:
Vicki Lewis won. She gave her prize duck pen to Lily.
Happy Cup
Jeff Small was happy to see the students from North Stafford High.
Ann Smith was happy about the success of Relay for Life and for all the fun she had working with Shirley.
Brenda Gibbs was happy about the program and the visit by Sue Gibbs.
Karen McCormack paid a fine for talking too much.
Mary Rose appreciated the presentation on breast cancer. Then we all realized that Mary was wearing Brenda’s name badge by mistake!
Vicki Lewis was happy for the program.
Kathy Wilson paid a fine for not wearing her pin.
Ralph Sutton is going on a business trip to Atlanta.
Carol Foley was happy that Sue and Bart visited. We’re all happy that Sue is working in the Fredericksburg area again.
Mark Steele is going to London to visit the international officer they sponsored in the past.
Randy Brudette was happy that Buck Jacoby is going to help finish the Christmas in April project.
James Moncure made a joke about starting a hair farm.
PDG Graham Green was happy his mother-in-law Bunny was visiting. Graham’s stepmother’s surgery went well.
PDG Sandy thanked the club for their support. She will enjoy attending the Council on Legislation as our district representative.
Ann Cowper was happy that Rusty invited her to come to Rotary.
Sandy Pratt enjoyed the program. Her mom called her while on a trip to Alaska. Quite an unlikely thing for her mom to do, but fun.
Nicolette Ward thanked Ann and Shirley for coordinating the Relay for Life team. The ERI team had 16 walkers.
Joan McLaughlin thanked the singers in her fluent Italian. Thursday is her thirty-third anniversary. Joan is a five year cancer survivor.
Shirley Heim had many things she was happy about>
She gave Mary Rose a survivor pin and shirt from Relay. (Mary couldn’t attend this year because of a flooring emergency at her house).
Shirley was wearing her own hair. It has grown back very curly. Someone in the club had given her a new hair product for her new hair.
We have so far raised $8,000 for the American Cancer Society. We need to raise $2,000 more to make our goal. Shirley threatened us with bagels.
The GEICO team raised $1,700.
The Stafford High Interact team raised $1,000.
Vicki’s daughter Melissa raised $2,700 in the Avon walk in Boston.
President Elaine is going to celebrate her granddaughter’s birthday by taking her to see Star Wars.
Harrison Simpson put in a happy dollar for Mark Steele and wished him to have a black and tan for him in London.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
1. When Kathryn Willis spoke to us about a Council on the Arts for the Fredericksburg area where did she say Virginia ranked in funding for the arts among the 54 states and territories?
10th
25th
50th
2. Where was the first non-English speaking Rotary club chartered?
The answers can be found on our club blog http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
Fellowships Unite Rotarians with Common Interests
Whether they’re enthusiastic about helping land-mine survivors, restoring antique vehicles, horseback riding, psychiatry, yoga, AIDS prevention, or the tire industry, Rotarians can share their interests with like-minded friends through a Rotary Fellowship. By joining or forming a fellowship, participants can gain a true sense of Rotary’s amazing diversity worldwide. And there is no better time to get involved than during Rotary Fellowships Month in June.
A fellowship usually involves a minimal commitment of time and dues and can reap great rewards. The primary goals are building friendships, broadening knowledge, deepening world understanding, and of course, providing opportunities for service. The RI Board recently approved seven new fellowships, boosting the total to 91 and opening the way for Rotarian convention goers, dental volunteers, doll lovers, drug-abuse prevention advocates, football enthusiasts, gourmets, and literacy providers to pursue their interests.
Rotary Fellowship booths at the RI Convention in Chicago this June will offer convention goers an excellent opportunity to learn more about the program and sample some of the fellowships. Program information is also available in the Rotary Fellowships area of the RI Web site, including a fellowships database that is searchable by interest.
More information is available on our club web page : http://www.staffordrotary.com/ , the District 7610 web page http://www.rotary7610.org/
and the Rotary International web page : http://www.rotary.org/
Stafford Rotary Blog
For back issues of the Stafford Rotary Highlighter visit our club blog at http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
Rotary Centennial
Did You Know?
Tajikistan became the 167th Rotary country when the Rotary Club of Dushanbe received its charter on 5 April. The event was the culmination of an eight-year quest by some of the club's 36 charter members to bring Rotary to the Central Asian country.
Who's on First for the 21st Century
Rusty’s wife Ann sent me this really cute joke. It’s almost as funny as the old Abbot and Costello version.
George W.: Condi! Nice to see you. What's happening?Condi: Sir, I have the report here about the new leader of China.George W.: Great. Lay it on me.Condi: Hu is the new leader of China.George W.: That's what I want to know.Condi: That's what I'm telling you.George W.: That's what I'm asking you. Who is the new leader of China?Condi: Yes. George W.: I mean the fellow's name.Condi: Hu. George W.: The guy in China.Condi: Hu. George W.: The new leader of China.Condi: Hu. George W.: The main man in China!Condi: Hu is leading China.George W.: Now whaddya' asking me for?Condi: I'm telling you, Hu is leading China.George W.: Well, I'm asking you. Who is leading China?Condi: That's the man's name.George W.: That's who's name?Condi: Yes. George W.: Will you, or will you not, tell me the name of the new leader of China?Condi: Yes, sir.George W.: Yassir? Yassir Arafat is in China? I thought he's dead inthe Middle East. Condi: That's correct.George W.: Then who is in China?Condi: Yes, sir.George W.: Yassir is in China?Condi: No, sir.George W.: Then who is?Condi: Yes, sir.George W.: Yassir?Condi: No, sir.George W.: Look Condi. I need to know the name of the new leader ofChina. Get me the Secretary General of the U.N. on the phone.Condi: Kofi? George W.: No, thanks.Condi: You want Kofi?George W.: No. Condi: You don't want Kofi.George W.: No. But now that you mention it, I could use a glass of milk.And then get me the U.N.Condi: Yes, sir.George W.: Not Yassir! The guy at the U.N.Condi: Kofi? George W.: Milk! Will you please make the call?Condi: And call who?George W.: Who is the guy at the U.N?Condi: Hu is the guy in China.George W.: Will you stay out of China?!Condi: Yes, sir.George W.: And stay out of the Middle East! Just get me the guy at the U.N. Condi: Kofi. George W.: All right! With cream and two sugars. Now get on the phone
Happy Birthday, June Babies!
Harrison Simpson June 11
Sandy Pratt June 12
Dave Varrelman June 27
Upcoming Programs
June 1 – Meeting at Colonial Forge High School
June 8 – Club Forum
June 15 – TBA
June 22 – TBA
June 29 – TBA
July 6 –Classification Talk – Karen McCormack
July 13 = Tony Kent of the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center
July 20 – International Officers Visit
July 27 – Rotary Literacy Projects – Nelda Mohr and Nancy Buck from the Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Meeting Makeup Schedule
MONDAY: Culpeper, Holiday Inn, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Orange, 7:30 A.M. Cape Porpoise Lobster House at 182 Byrd Street (Business Route 20)
WEDNESDAY: Rappahannock-Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m.
THURSDAY:
· Caroline County, Aunt Sara’s, 7:30 a.m
· Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
· Warrenton, Fauquier Springs Country Club, noon
· Woodbridge, Westminster Retirement Community, 12:15 p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com/
http://www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org/
http://www.rotaryeclub3310.org/index.asp
http://www.rotary-eclubd3450.org/en/
An Important Message from Travis White
Fellow Rotarians,
We need your help. As of the end of April, 2005, Rotarians in District 7610 have contributed $167,365 to the Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund for a per capita total of $74.65. We have a long way to go to attain our goal of $234,000 ($100+ per capita), and we have only two months more in which to do it. To help spur the effort, we are announcing the new matching challenge of $20,000 that many of you have been eagerly awaiting. This message establishes the ground rules.
Our goal is to raise $20,000 in new money and to recognize as many new Paul Harris Fellows as possible in the process. The ground rules are as follows:
The district will match up to $500 to bring the donor up to the $1,000 recognition level to qualify as a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF).
Contributions from existing PHF to raise them to the next recognition level are acceptable.
First come, first served; priority to new PHF.
To receive a match, follow this procedure:
Contact me to advise of your intention to apply. I can be reached at (703) 866-0507 (w), (703) 830-0649 (h) or by e-mail at twhite@adicon.net.
Send me a check payable to The Rotary Foundation and a completed Rotary Foundation Recognition/Contribution Form (123-EN). You can download this form from the download center on the Rotary International web site. My address is:
Travis White Agency, Inc
9316E Old Keene Mill Rd
Burke, VA 22015
I will complete the matching information in the lower left corner of the form and forward it with the check to the Rotary Foundation.
Please take advantage of this offer and continue your generous support of the Foundation. Remember that half of all we donate comes back to the district in three years to support our club projects and the other half is available to us through the World Fund via grants, matching funds and scholarships.
Thanks for your support.
Travis White
District 7610 DGND & Chair, Rotary Foundation Annual Fund
9316E Old Keene Mill Road
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 866-0507; Fax (703) 569-7143
twhite@adicon.net
Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
Week Set-Up & Greeters Take Down
5/25 Nelda Mohr Rick Potter
Ann Smith Mike Torosian
June 1 At Colonial Forge High
June 8 Brad Sumner Vicki Lewis
Buck Jacoby Ralph Sutton
Other Important Dates to Remember
June Is Rotary Fellowship Month
June 18-22 – Rotary International Convention, Chicago.
Rotary Grace
We break Thy bread of brotherhood,
And thank Thee, Lord for all things good.
May we be more blessed than we deserve.
Live less for self and more to serve.
Amen
Stafford Rotary Meeting
May 25, 2005
President Elaine Farmer presided and welcomed guests: Rusty Cowper’s guest, wife Ann and daughter Lily; visiting Rotarians Lee Pugh and John Atkins; Sue Gibbs and Bart Johnson, general manager of the new Hilton Garden Hotel, guests of Carol Foley; Bunny White, Carole Green’s mom; Dr. Carlos Melendex and Ella leisure, guests of Karen McCormack, and James Moncure, guest of T. Campbell. It was great to see two former Stafford Rotarians again.
Program:
Our program was an entertaining presentation by the North Stafford High School “A Cappella Fellows”. After an introduction by Benita Steen, the North Stafford choral director, the group sang “Earth Angel” and “In the Still of the Night”. For an encore the group’s lead tenor sang an opera aria for us.
The second half of the program was a presentation by two young women from North Stafford on the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Their performance and display won a state award.
Announcements:
Relay for Life was a great success. Here’s a note from Ann and Shirley:
Dear Fellow Rotarians:
The Relay for Life was an overwhelming success with a total of 54 walkers (15 Rotarians, 11 Interactors, 27 relatives, friends, employees and 1 dog). Our collection of $7,709 as of this A.M. is 77% of our $10,000 goal. With enthusiasm at an all-time high and a date of June 16th to turn in all donations we are determined to reach our goal. Join the 16 Rotarians (35% of our Club) who have spearheaded the giving with Joan McLaughlin leading the pack for a total of $2,050.
Special thanks to Nathan King of King Motors for the use of an RV and to T. Campbell and Emory Farmer, our Rotary drivers.
Yours in Rotary,
Ann and Shirley
Brenda Gibbs announced that there is a little bit more work to be done on the Christmas in April house in Mayfield, and lots more work on the house in Stafford.
Nicolette Ward reminded us that applications for the Employee of the Quarter should be sent to her right away.
50-50
Ralph Sutton won. Harrison Simpson got to draw for the progressive jackpot, but didn’t get a Joker.
Quiz:
Vicki Lewis won. She gave her prize duck pen to Lily.
Happy Cup
Jeff Small was happy to see the students from North Stafford High.
Ann Smith was happy about the success of Relay for Life and for all the fun she had working with Shirley.
Brenda Gibbs was happy about the program and the visit by Sue Gibbs.
Karen McCormack paid a fine for talking too much.
Mary Rose appreciated the presentation on breast cancer. Then we all realized that Mary was wearing Brenda’s name badge by mistake!
Vicki Lewis was happy for the program.
Kathy Wilson paid a fine for not wearing her pin.
Ralph Sutton is going on a business trip to Atlanta.
Carol Foley was happy that Sue and Bart visited. We’re all happy that Sue is working in the Fredericksburg area again.
Mark Steele is going to London to visit the international officer they sponsored in the past.
Randy Brudette was happy that Buck Jacoby is going to help finish the Christmas in April project.
James Moncure made a joke about starting a hair farm.
PDG Graham Green was happy his mother-in-law Bunny was visiting. Graham’s stepmother’s surgery went well.
PDG Sandy thanked the club for their support. She will enjoy attending the Council on Legislation as our district representative.
Ann Cowper was happy that Rusty invited her to come to Rotary.
Sandy Pratt enjoyed the program. Her mom called her while on a trip to Alaska. Quite an unlikely thing for her mom to do, but fun.
Nicolette Ward thanked Ann and Shirley for coordinating the Relay for Life team. The ERI team had 16 walkers.
Joan McLaughlin thanked the singers in her fluent Italian. Thursday is her thirty-third anniversary. Joan is a five year cancer survivor.
Shirley Heim had many things she was happy about>
She gave Mary Rose a survivor pin and shirt from Relay. (Mary couldn’t attend this year because of a flooring emergency at her house).
Shirley was wearing her own hair. It has grown back very curly. Someone in the club had given her a new hair product for her new hair.
We have so far raised $8,000 for the American Cancer Society. We need to raise $2,000 more to make our goal. Shirley threatened us with bagels.
The GEICO team raised $1,700.
The Stafford High Interact team raised $1,000.
Vicki’s daughter Melissa raised $2,700 in the Avon walk in Boston.
President Elaine is going to celebrate her granddaughter’s birthday by taking her to see Star Wars.
Harrison Simpson put in a happy dollar for Mark Steele and wished him to have a black and tan for him in London.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
1. When Kathryn Willis spoke to us about a Council on the Arts for the Fredericksburg area where did she say Virginia ranked in funding for the arts among the 54 states and territories?
10th
25th
50th
2. Where was the first non-English speaking Rotary club chartered?
The answers can be found on our club blog http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
Fellowships Unite Rotarians with Common Interests
Whether they’re enthusiastic about helping land-mine survivors, restoring antique vehicles, horseback riding, psychiatry, yoga, AIDS prevention, or the tire industry, Rotarians can share their interests with like-minded friends through a Rotary Fellowship. By joining or forming a fellowship, participants can gain a true sense of Rotary’s amazing diversity worldwide. And there is no better time to get involved than during Rotary Fellowships Month in June.
A fellowship usually involves a minimal commitment of time and dues and can reap great rewards. The primary goals are building friendships, broadening knowledge, deepening world understanding, and of course, providing opportunities for service. The RI Board recently approved seven new fellowships, boosting the total to 91 and opening the way for Rotarian convention goers, dental volunteers, doll lovers, drug-abuse prevention advocates, football enthusiasts, gourmets, and literacy providers to pursue their interests.
Rotary Fellowship booths at the RI Convention in Chicago this June will offer convention goers an excellent opportunity to learn more about the program and sample some of the fellowships. Program information is also available in the Rotary Fellowships area of the RI Web site, including a fellowships database that is searchable by interest.
More information is available on our club web page : http://www.staffordrotary.com/ , the District 7610 web page http://www.rotary7610.org/
and the Rotary International web page : http://www.rotary.org/
Stafford Rotary Blog
For back issues of the Stafford Rotary Highlighter visit our club blog at http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
Rotary Centennial
Did You Know?
Tajikistan became the 167th Rotary country when the Rotary Club of Dushanbe received its charter on 5 April. The event was the culmination of an eight-year quest by some of the club's 36 charter members to bring Rotary to the Central Asian country.
Who's on First for the 21st Century
Rusty’s wife Ann sent me this really cute joke. It’s almost as funny as the old Abbot and Costello version.
George W.: Condi! Nice to see you. What's happening?Condi: Sir, I have the report here about the new leader of China.George W.: Great. Lay it on me.Condi: Hu is the new leader of China.George W.: That's what I want to know.Condi: That's what I'm telling you.George W.: That's what I'm asking you. Who is the new leader of China?Condi: Yes. George W.: I mean the fellow's name.Condi: Hu. George W.: The guy in China.Condi: Hu. George W.: The new leader of China.Condi: Hu. George W.: The main man in China!Condi: Hu is leading China.George W.: Now whaddya' asking me for?Condi: I'm telling you, Hu is leading China.George W.: Well, I'm asking you. Who is leading China?Condi: That's the man's name.George W.: That's who's name?Condi: Yes. George W.: Will you, or will you not, tell me the name of the new leader of China?Condi: Yes, sir.George W.: Yassir? Yassir Arafat is in China? I thought he's dead inthe Middle East. Condi: That's correct.George W.: Then who is in China?Condi: Yes, sir.George W.: Yassir is in China?Condi: No, sir.George W.: Then who is?Condi: Yes, sir.George W.: Yassir?Condi: No, sir.George W.: Look Condi. I need to know the name of the new leader ofChina. Get me the Secretary General of the U.N. on the phone.Condi: Kofi? George W.: No, thanks.Condi: You want Kofi?George W.: No. Condi: You don't want Kofi.George W.: No. But now that you mention it, I could use a glass of milk.And then get me the U.N.Condi: Yes, sir.George W.: Not Yassir! The guy at the U.N.Condi: Kofi? George W.: Milk! Will you please make the call?Condi: And call who?George W.: Who is the guy at the U.N?Condi: Hu is the guy in China.George W.: Will you stay out of China?!Condi: Yes, sir.George W.: And stay out of the Middle East! Just get me the guy at the U.N. Condi: Kofi. George W.: All right! With cream and two sugars. Now get on the phone
Happy Birthday, June Babies!
Harrison Simpson June 11
Sandy Pratt June 12
Dave Varrelman June 27
Upcoming Programs
June 1 – Meeting at Colonial Forge High School
June 8 – Club Forum
June 15 – TBA
June 22 – TBA
June 29 – TBA
July 6 –Classification Talk – Karen McCormack
July 13 = Tony Kent of the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center
July 20 – International Officers Visit
July 27 – Rotary Literacy Projects – Nelda Mohr and Nancy Buck from the Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Meeting Makeup Schedule
MONDAY: Culpeper, Holiday Inn, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Orange, 7:30 A.M. Cape Porpoise Lobster House at 182 Byrd Street (Business Route 20)
WEDNESDAY: Rappahannock-Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m.
THURSDAY:
· Caroline County, Aunt Sara’s, 7:30 a.m
· Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
· Warrenton, Fauquier Springs Country Club, noon
· Woodbridge, Westminster Retirement Community, 12:15 p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com/
http://www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org/
http://www.rotaryeclub3310.org/index.asp
http://www.rotary-eclubd3450.org/en/
An Important Message from Travis White
Fellow Rotarians,
We need your help. As of the end of April, 2005, Rotarians in District 7610 have contributed $167,365 to the Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund for a per capita total of $74.65. We have a long way to go to attain our goal of $234,000 ($100+ per capita), and we have only two months more in which to do it. To help spur the effort, we are announcing the new matching challenge of $20,000 that many of you have been eagerly awaiting. This message establishes the ground rules.
Our goal is to raise $20,000 in new money and to recognize as many new Paul Harris Fellows as possible in the process. The ground rules are as follows:
The district will match up to $500 to bring the donor up to the $1,000 recognition level to qualify as a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF).
Contributions from existing PHF to raise them to the next recognition level are acceptable.
First come, first served; priority to new PHF.
To receive a match, follow this procedure:
Contact me to advise of your intention to apply. I can be reached at (703) 866-0507 (w), (703) 830-0649 (h) or by e-mail at twhite@adicon.net.
Send me a check payable to The Rotary Foundation and a completed Rotary Foundation Recognition/Contribution Form (123-EN). You can download this form from the download center on the Rotary International web site. My address is:
Travis White Agency, Inc
9316E Old Keene Mill Rd
Burke, VA 22015
I will complete the matching information in the lower left corner of the form and forward it with the check to the Rotary Foundation.
Please take advantage of this offer and continue your generous support of the Foundation. Remember that half of all we donate comes back to the district in three years to support our club projects and the other half is available to us through the World Fund via grants, matching funds and scholarships.
Thanks for your support.
Travis White
District 7610 DGND & Chair, Rotary Foundation Annual Fund
9316E Old Keene Mill Road
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 866-0507; Fax (703) 569-7143
twhite@adicon.net
Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
Week Set-Up & Greeters Take Down
5/25 Nelda Mohr Rick Potter
Ann Smith Mike Torosian
June 1 At Colonial Forge High
June 8 Brad Sumner Vicki Lewis
Buck Jacoby Ralph Sutton
Other Important Dates to Remember
June Is Rotary Fellowship Month
June 18-22 – Rotary International Convention, Chicago.
Rotary Grace
We break Thy bread of brotherhood,
And thank Thee, Lord for all things good.
May we be more blessed than we deserve.
Live less for self and more to serve.
Amen
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Stafford Highlighter May 18, 2005
Stafford Rotary Meeting
May 11, 2005
President Elaine Farmer presided and welcomed guests:
Former Stafford Rotarian Peter Ryan
Rappahannock Rotarian Ron West
Fredericksburg Rotarian Clint Hopkins
Arthur Hart, guest of Maritza Walker
Announcements:
The attire for the district conference is business casual.
We have raised over $2,000 for Relay for Life. Our goal is $10,000.
The Christmas in April project is rescheduled for May 14.
The quilt auction for the Stafford High Interact is going well. Place your bids.
Nicolette Ward will be the vocational service chair next year.
50-50
Trewitt Harding won.
Fred Donahoe got to draw for the Progressive Jackpot, but failed to get a Joker.
Quiz:
No one won, so the question is repeated in this week’s bulletin.
Happy Cup
Dave Varrelman reminded everyone that this is Police Memorial Week. A bike team of policemen is riding through Fredericksburg as part of a 500 mile ride to the Police Memorial in D.C.
Mary Rose paid a fine for a cell phone call. She is thankful to the Spotsylvania County Supervisors for passing a new dog law that limits a person to fifty dogs at one location. That sounds like a lot, but Mary’s neighbors had over 200 Rottweilers and wanted more! It’s also her granddaughter’s birthday.
Vicki Lewis’s daughter Melissa has raised over $1,800 for walk in the Avon Walk for a Cure for Breast Cancer. She and Jim are going to Missouri to visit Jim’s mother.
Carol Foley announced that her grandson has published more poetry.
Trewitt was glad he won the 50-50.
Karen McCormack is happy about her new job at First Citizens Bank. Her son turned 14 and has his first job.
Peter Ryan was happy he had a chance to visit at last. They have sold their house in Spotsylvania and bought a horse ranch in Cambridge, Maryland. He likes his new job, and Linda is relaxing more. She continues her struggle with leukemia. Remember Linda in your prayers. Peter fined himself for leaving us so quickly and resigning from the club via email.
Joan McLaughlin was happy about the GSE team visit.
Ralph Davis has been cancer free five years this week! He was happy to see Peter.
PE Randy Burdette was happy to be sitting with one of the very few lobbyists he actually likes (Peter).
Nicolette is happy to be the vocational service chair for the club next year.
Nelda Mohr had a great Mother’s Day and also had a full day of gardening.
Carole Green also had a great Mother’s Day with all of her grandchildren.
Rusty Cowper has been promoted to Vice President.
Shirley Heim got to meet Doris Buffett when she took Ralph’s place at a dinner at UMW. Ms. Buffett knew Shirley as the Christmas Tree Lady. Shirley also was happy that Sandy and Forrest Pratt took pictures and helped her with the display for district conference.
Ann Smith announced that we have walkers for every hour of Relay for Life, but more walkers are always welcome.
President Elaine was happy to see Peter and the GSE Team.
Mark Smith fined himself for being late and thanked those who set up for the meeting.
Program:
The Group Study Exchange team was introduced by Clint Hopkins from the Rotary Club of Fredericksburg. Clint was a member of the GSE team that went to New Zealand. The formal presentation by the team was given at the Fredericksburg meeting May 12. We were all invited to this event which began with pre-Rotary at the Fredericksburg Country Club.
Team leader Arnaldo Figueroa played the piano as the team sang the Chilean National Anthem. Then he played “The Star Spangled Banner”, and we sang.
Each of the team members introduced himself and herself.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
New Member Orientation
The following new (and members who have missed past sessions) members to the Stafford Rotary Club need to attend a new member orientation.Karen McCormack Chris FranklinTim BaroodyMaritza Walker Anne TruongThis orientation will be held on May 31st beginning at 6:00 PM at Joan McLaughlin's office. Vicki Lewis will conduct this informative session which will only last about 1 hour. We will begin and end on time. It is our goal to help you understand more about the true meaning and mission of Rotary International and the Stafford Rotary Club. Mary's Cell Phone: 540-847-5838
Address: Employment Resources, Inc.500 Lafayette Blvd.Fredericksburg, Va. Vicki has also asked me to extend an invitation to any other Rotarian in the club who would like to attend just to "brush up" on some details that they might have missed in former classes.I have attended at least 4 or 5 sessions while serving as membership chairperson for the last two years and have found all of the sessions interesting and informative.Hope to see you there!Mary Rose
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
Name three of the eight points of the
Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions.
The answer can be found on our club blog www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
Group Study Exchange
One of the most popular programs of The Rotary Foundation is Group Study Exchange. Since the first exchange between districts in California and Japan in 1965, the program has provided educational experiences for more than 44,500 business and professional men and women who have served on about 9,000 teams.
The GSE program pairs Rotary districts to send and receive study teams. Since 1965, over $80 million has been allocated by The Rotary Foundation for Group Study Exchange grants. One of the attractive features of GSE is the opportunity for the visiting team members to meet, talk, and live with Rotarians and their families in a warm spirit of friendship and hospitality. In addition to learning about another country through visits to farms, schools, industrial plants, professional offices, and governmental establishments, the GSE team members serve as ambassadors of goodwill. They interpret their home nation to host Rotarians and others in the communities they visit. In recent years, teams of a single vocation or cultural group have been exchanged. Some GSE teams help create humanitarian projects between their countries. Many of the personal contacts blossom into lasting friendships.
Truly, the Group Study Exchange program has provided Rotarians with a most enjoyable, practical, and meaningful way to promote world understanding.
More information is available on our club web page : www.staffordrotary.com , the District 7610 web page www.rotary7610.org
and the Rotary International web page : www.rotary.org
Stafford Rotary Blog
For back issues of the Stafford Rotary Highlighter visit our club blog at www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com
Rotary Centennial
Did You Know?
Polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd was a Rotarian.
Upcoming Programs
May 18 – Arts in Fredericksburg, Kathryn Willis
May 25 – Classification Talks and Students from NSHS
June 1 – Meeting at Colonial Forge High School
June 8 – Club Forum
Meeting Makeup Schedule
MONDAY: Culpeper, Holiday Inn, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Orange, 7:30 A.M. Cape Porpoise Lobster House at 182 Byrd Street (Business Route 20)
WEDNESDAY: Rappahannock-Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m.
THURSDAY:
· Caroline County, Aunt Sara’s, 7:30 a.m
· Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
· Warrenton, Fauquier Springs Country Club, noon
· Woodbridge, Westminster Retirement Community, 12:15 p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com
http://www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org
http://www.rotaryeclub3310.org/index.asp
http://www.rotary-eclubd3450.org/en/
Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
Week Set-Up & Greeters Take Down
5/18 Brenda Gibbs Keith Dudley
Maritza Walker
5/25 Nelda Mohr Rick Potter
Ann Smith Mike Torosian
June 1 At Colonial Forge High
June 8 Brad Sumner Vicki Lewis
Buck Jacoby Ralph Sutton
Other Important Dates to Remember
June Is Rotary Fellowship Month
June 18-22 – Rotary International Convention, Chicago.
Rotary Grace
We break Thy bread of brotherhood,
And thank Thee, Lord for all things good.
May we be more blessed than we deserve.
Live less for self and more to serve.
Amen
May 11, 2005
President Elaine Farmer presided and welcomed guests:
Former Stafford Rotarian Peter Ryan
Rappahannock Rotarian Ron West
Fredericksburg Rotarian Clint Hopkins
Arthur Hart, guest of Maritza Walker
Announcements:
The attire for the district conference is business casual.
We have raised over $2,000 for Relay for Life. Our goal is $10,000.
The Christmas in April project is rescheduled for May 14.
The quilt auction for the Stafford High Interact is going well. Place your bids.
Nicolette Ward will be the vocational service chair next year.
50-50
Trewitt Harding won.
Fred Donahoe got to draw for the Progressive Jackpot, but failed to get a Joker.
Quiz:
No one won, so the question is repeated in this week’s bulletin.
Happy Cup
Dave Varrelman reminded everyone that this is Police Memorial Week. A bike team of policemen is riding through Fredericksburg as part of a 500 mile ride to the Police Memorial in D.C.
Mary Rose paid a fine for a cell phone call. She is thankful to the Spotsylvania County Supervisors for passing a new dog law that limits a person to fifty dogs at one location. That sounds like a lot, but Mary’s neighbors had over 200 Rottweilers and wanted more! It’s also her granddaughter’s birthday.
Vicki Lewis’s daughter Melissa has raised over $1,800 for walk in the Avon Walk for a Cure for Breast Cancer. She and Jim are going to Missouri to visit Jim’s mother.
Carol Foley announced that her grandson has published more poetry.
Trewitt was glad he won the 50-50.
Karen McCormack is happy about her new job at First Citizens Bank. Her son turned 14 and has his first job.
Peter Ryan was happy he had a chance to visit at last. They have sold their house in Spotsylvania and bought a horse ranch in Cambridge, Maryland. He likes his new job, and Linda is relaxing more. She continues her struggle with leukemia. Remember Linda in your prayers. Peter fined himself for leaving us so quickly and resigning from the club via email.
Joan McLaughlin was happy about the GSE team visit.
Ralph Davis has been cancer free five years this week! He was happy to see Peter.
PE Randy Burdette was happy to be sitting with one of the very few lobbyists he actually likes (Peter).
Nicolette is happy to be the vocational service chair for the club next year.
Nelda Mohr had a great Mother’s Day and also had a full day of gardening.
Carole Green also had a great Mother’s Day with all of her grandchildren.
Rusty Cowper has been promoted to Vice President.
Shirley Heim got to meet Doris Buffett when she took Ralph’s place at a dinner at UMW. Ms. Buffett knew Shirley as the Christmas Tree Lady. Shirley also was happy that Sandy and Forrest Pratt took pictures and helped her with the display for district conference.
Ann Smith announced that we have walkers for every hour of Relay for Life, but more walkers are always welcome.
President Elaine was happy to see Peter and the GSE Team.
Mark Smith fined himself for being late and thanked those who set up for the meeting.
Program:
The Group Study Exchange team was introduced by Clint Hopkins from the Rotary Club of Fredericksburg. Clint was a member of the GSE team that went to New Zealand. The formal presentation by the team was given at the Fredericksburg meeting May 12. We were all invited to this event which began with pre-Rotary at the Fredericksburg Country Club.
Team leader Arnaldo Figueroa played the piano as the team sang the Chilean National Anthem. Then he played “The Star Spangled Banner”, and we sang.
Each of the team members introduced himself and herself.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
New Member Orientation
The following new (and members who have missed past sessions) members to the Stafford Rotary Club need to attend a new member orientation.Karen McCormack Chris FranklinTim BaroodyMaritza Walker Anne TruongThis orientation will be held on May 31st beginning at 6:00 PM at Joan McLaughlin's office. Vicki Lewis will conduct this informative session which will only last about 1 hour. We will begin and end on time. It is our goal to help you understand more about the true meaning and mission of Rotary International and the Stafford Rotary Club. Mary's Cell Phone: 540-847-5838
Address: Employment Resources, Inc.500 Lafayette Blvd.Fredericksburg, Va. Vicki has also asked me to extend an invitation to any other Rotarian in the club who would like to attend just to "brush up" on some details that they might have missed in former classes.I have attended at least 4 or 5 sessions while serving as membership chairperson for the last two years and have found all of the sessions interesting and informative.Hope to see you there!Mary Rose
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
Name three of the eight points of the
Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions.
The answer can be found on our club blog www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
Group Study Exchange
One of the most popular programs of The Rotary Foundation is Group Study Exchange. Since the first exchange between districts in California and Japan in 1965, the program has provided educational experiences for more than 44,500 business and professional men and women who have served on about 9,000 teams.
The GSE program pairs Rotary districts to send and receive study teams. Since 1965, over $80 million has been allocated by The Rotary Foundation for Group Study Exchange grants. One of the attractive features of GSE is the opportunity for the visiting team members to meet, talk, and live with Rotarians and their families in a warm spirit of friendship and hospitality. In addition to learning about another country through visits to farms, schools, industrial plants, professional offices, and governmental establishments, the GSE team members serve as ambassadors of goodwill. They interpret their home nation to host Rotarians and others in the communities they visit. In recent years, teams of a single vocation or cultural group have been exchanged. Some GSE teams help create humanitarian projects between their countries. Many of the personal contacts blossom into lasting friendships.
Truly, the Group Study Exchange program has provided Rotarians with a most enjoyable, practical, and meaningful way to promote world understanding.
More information is available on our club web page : www.staffordrotary.com , the District 7610 web page www.rotary7610.org
and the Rotary International web page : www.rotary.org
Stafford Rotary Blog
For back issues of the Stafford Rotary Highlighter visit our club blog at www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com
Rotary Centennial
Did You Know?
Polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd was a Rotarian.
Upcoming Programs
May 18 – Arts in Fredericksburg, Kathryn Willis
May 25 – Classification Talks and Students from NSHS
June 1 – Meeting at Colonial Forge High School
June 8 – Club Forum
Meeting Makeup Schedule
MONDAY: Culpeper, Holiday Inn, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Orange, 7:30 A.M. Cape Porpoise Lobster House at 182 Byrd Street (Business Route 20)
WEDNESDAY: Rappahannock-Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m.
THURSDAY:
· Caroline County, Aunt Sara’s, 7:30 a.m
· Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
· Warrenton, Fauquier Springs Country Club, noon
· Woodbridge, Westminster Retirement Community, 12:15 p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com
http://www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org
http://www.rotaryeclub3310.org/index.asp
http://www.rotary-eclubd3450.org/en/
Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
Week Set-Up & Greeters Take Down
5/18 Brenda Gibbs Keith Dudley
Maritza Walker
5/25 Nelda Mohr Rick Potter
Ann Smith Mike Torosian
June 1 At Colonial Forge High
June 8 Brad Sumner Vicki Lewis
Buck Jacoby Ralph Sutton
Other Important Dates to Remember
June Is Rotary Fellowship Month
June 18-22 – Rotary International Convention, Chicago.
Rotary Grace
We break Thy bread of brotherhood,
And thank Thee, Lord for all things good.
May we be more blessed than we deserve.
Live less for self and more to serve.
Amen
Monday, May 23, 2005
Stafford Highlighter May 25, 2005
Stafford Rotary Meeting
May 18, 2005
President Elaine Farmer presided and welcomed guests: Guest Speaker Kathryn Willis, Brad Sumner’s guest Steve Engels, Karen MacCormack’s guest Dr. Carlos Melendez and President Elaine’s guest her husband Emory Farmer.
Announcements:
President Elaine announced the awards we were given at the District Conference: The Centennial Project Recognition, Meritorious Award for Club Service, Exceptional Award for Vocational Service and a 2 ½ Brownie Point Certificate from the District Governor. This last award was accompanied by some big brownies, but Don Mohr ate them all.
PDG Sandy Duckworth was given the Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award.
President Elaine thanked Shirley Heim for preparing our club display for the conference.
PDG Sandy Duckworth was elected as our district representative to the Rotary International Council on Legislation.
The next board meeting is May 26 at 5:30.
Shirley Heim reminded everyone about Relay for Life.
50-50
Trewitt Harding won. Jeff Small got to draw for the progressive jackpot, but failed to get a Joker.
Quiz:
No one won – again! However, Vicki Lewis answered the quiz online.
Happy Cup
Jeff Small was happy for the Green’s hospitality. Anyone who put $5 in the Happy Cup got a free car wash ay Jeff’s new Santa Fe Car Wash.
Brenda Gibbs was happy that a group helped her finish the Christmas in April project in Mayfield.
Karen McCormack had a good time working on the Christmas in April project.
Rusty Cowper’s daughter Lily turned six today.
PDG Graham Green said that although his new stepmother has been diagnosed with lung cancer the prognosis is very good because of early detection.
Stephanie Armstrong was happy to be back at Rotary.
Carol Foley paid a fine for a phone call. She was happy that Dan Bender is back from his leave of absence.
Rick Potter announced that club finances are in order. He and Glenda are going on a two week anniversary tour of Greece and Turkey.
Nicolette Ward gladly paid $5 for the car wash deal. (The Foundation thanks you, Jeff.)
Mary Rose had a hectic morning because one of her staff member’s wife had a baby this morning. Mary took her grandson to a NASCAR race.
Shirley announced that the Stafford High Interact Club’s Relay for Life team has fifteen members.
GEICO has a nineteen member Relay for Life team.
Stafford High Interactors have raised $1.400 to help Mrs. Harding, the teacher from Rodney Thompson Middle School, with her son’s medical bills.
Stafford High and brooke Point High Interactors helped with Christmas in April.
Jeff Davis had an anniversary trip to Myrtle Beach.
Carole Green enjoyed helping with the GSE team from Chile. Next year our club will get a full GSE presentation. She had a great birthday. Jeff Small got the lead in Seussical. Carole helped him prepare for his audition.
Pastor Fred Donahoe has two grandsons graduating this week, one from Villanova and one from Georgetown.
President Elaine was happy that it’s her granddaughter Autumn’s birthday.
Program:
Our guest speaker Kathryn Willis came with good Rotary credentials. Kathryn’s husband Chip is a member of the Rappahannock Rotary. Her son was a member of the Interact Club.
Kathryn Willis spoke about the Arts and Cultural Council of the Rappahannock. She is working to make this council for the arts a reality. An arts council will benefit the entire area by:
¨ Providing support and outreach for member organizations.
¨ Support area artists.
¨ Provide service to underserved populations.
¨ Provide service to public, private and parochial schools and home schooled students.
Funding for the arts in Virginia is only 37 cents per capita. We rank fiftieth in the United States. Because our area has not had an arts council in the past we have missed many grant opportunities. An arts council is also necessary to receive assistance from the Virginia Department of Tourism.
Kathryn told us a success story from Southwest Virginia. Eight counties in that area had no public school art or music education until the last year. The Southwest Virginia Council on the Arts provided arts enrichment opportunities for all eight counties.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
New Member Orientation
The following new (and members who have missed past sessions) members to the Stafford Rotary Club need to attend a new member orientation.Karen McCormack Chris FranklinTim BaroodyMaritza Walker Anne TruongThis orientation will be held on May 31st beginning at 6:00 PM at Joan McLaughlin's office. Vicki Lewis will conduct this informative session which will only last about 1 hour. We will begin and end on time. It is our goal to help you understand more about the true meaning and mission of Rotary International and the Stafford Rotary Club. Mary's Cell Phone: 540-847-5838
Address: Employment Resources, Inc.500 Lafayette Blvd.Fredericksburg, Va. Vicki has also asked me to extend an invitation to any other Rotarian in the club who would like to attend just to "brush up" on some details that they might have missed in former classes.I have attended at least 4 or 5 sessions while serving as membership chairperson for the last two years and have found all of the sessions interesting and informative.Hope to see you there!Mary Rose
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What were the two countries that participated in the very first Group Study Exchange?
The answer can be found on our club blog http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
The Rotary Foundation
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to support the efforts of Rotary International in the fulfillment of the Object of Rotary, Rotary's mission, and the achievement of world understanding and peace through local, national, and international humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs.
More information is available on our club web page : http://www.staffordrotary.com/ , the District 7610 web page http://www.rotary7610.org/
and the Rotary International web page : http://www.rotary.org/
Stafford Rotary Blog
For back issues of the Stafford Rotary Highlighter visit our club blog at http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
Rotary Centennial
Did You Know?
In 1916 the Rotary Club of Havana, Cuba, was chartered, becoming the first non-English speaking club. Two years later, businessmen in Montevideo, Uruguay, set up the first Rotary club in South America.
Upcoming Programs
May 25 – Classification Talks and Students from NSHS
June 1 – Meeting at Colonial Forge High School
June 8 – Club Forum
June 15 – TBA
June 22 – TBA
June 29 – TBA
July 6 –Classification Talk – Karen McCormack
July 13 = Tony Kent of the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center
July 20 – International Officers Visit
July 27 – Rotary Literacy Projects – Nelda Mohr and Nancy Buck from the Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Meeting Makeup Schedule
MONDAY: Culpeper, Holiday Inn, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Orange, 7:30 A.M. Cape Porpoise Lobster House at 182 Byrd Street (Business Route 20)
WEDNESDAY: Rappahannock-Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m.
THURSDAY:
· Caroline County, Aunt Sara’s, 7:30 a.m
· Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
· Warrenton, Fauquier Springs Country Club, noon
· Woodbridge, Westminster Retirement Community, 12:15 p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com/
http://www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org/
http://www.rotaryeclub3310.org/index.asp
http://www.rotary-eclubd3450.org/en/
Senior Moments "I CAN HEAR JUST FINE!" Three retirees, each with a hearing loss, were playing golf one fine March day. One remarked to the other, "Windy, isn't it?" "No," the second man replied, “it's Thursday." And the third man chimed in, "So am I. Let's have a beer."
Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
Week Set-Up & Greeters Take Down
5/25 Nelda Mohr Rick Potter
Ann Smith Mike Torosian
June 1 At Colonial Forge High
June 8 Brad Sumner Vicki Lewis
Buck Jacoby Ralph Sutton
Other Important Dates to Remember
June Is Rotary Fellowship Month
June 18-22 – Rotary International Convention, Chicago.
Rotary Grace
We break Thy bread of brotherhood,
And thank Thee, Lord for all things good.
May we be more blessed than we deserve.
Live less for self and more to serve.
Amen
May 18, 2005
President Elaine Farmer presided and welcomed guests: Guest Speaker Kathryn Willis, Brad Sumner’s guest Steve Engels, Karen MacCormack’s guest Dr. Carlos Melendez and President Elaine’s guest her husband Emory Farmer.
Announcements:
President Elaine announced the awards we were given at the District Conference: The Centennial Project Recognition, Meritorious Award for Club Service, Exceptional Award for Vocational Service and a 2 ½ Brownie Point Certificate from the District Governor. This last award was accompanied by some big brownies, but Don Mohr ate them all.
PDG Sandy Duckworth was given the Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award.
President Elaine thanked Shirley Heim for preparing our club display for the conference.
PDG Sandy Duckworth was elected as our district representative to the Rotary International Council on Legislation.
The next board meeting is May 26 at 5:30.
Shirley Heim reminded everyone about Relay for Life.
50-50
Trewitt Harding won. Jeff Small got to draw for the progressive jackpot, but failed to get a Joker.
Quiz:
No one won – again! However, Vicki Lewis answered the quiz online.
Happy Cup
Jeff Small was happy for the Green’s hospitality. Anyone who put $5 in the Happy Cup got a free car wash ay Jeff’s new Santa Fe Car Wash.
Brenda Gibbs was happy that a group helped her finish the Christmas in April project in Mayfield.
Karen McCormack had a good time working on the Christmas in April project.
Rusty Cowper’s daughter Lily turned six today.
PDG Graham Green said that although his new stepmother has been diagnosed with lung cancer the prognosis is very good because of early detection.
Stephanie Armstrong was happy to be back at Rotary.
Carol Foley paid a fine for a phone call. She was happy that Dan Bender is back from his leave of absence.
Rick Potter announced that club finances are in order. He and Glenda are going on a two week anniversary tour of Greece and Turkey.
Nicolette Ward gladly paid $5 for the car wash deal. (The Foundation thanks you, Jeff.)
Mary Rose had a hectic morning because one of her staff member’s wife had a baby this morning. Mary took her grandson to a NASCAR race.
Shirley announced that the Stafford High Interact Club’s Relay for Life team has fifteen members.
GEICO has a nineteen member Relay for Life team.
Stafford High Interactors have raised $1.400 to help Mrs. Harding, the teacher from Rodney Thompson Middle School, with her son’s medical bills.
Stafford High and brooke Point High Interactors helped with Christmas in April.
Jeff Davis had an anniversary trip to Myrtle Beach.
Carole Green enjoyed helping with the GSE team from Chile. Next year our club will get a full GSE presentation. She had a great birthday. Jeff Small got the lead in Seussical. Carole helped him prepare for his audition.
Pastor Fred Donahoe has two grandsons graduating this week, one from Villanova and one from Georgetown.
President Elaine was happy that it’s her granddaughter Autumn’s birthday.
Program:
Our guest speaker Kathryn Willis came with good Rotary credentials. Kathryn’s husband Chip is a member of the Rappahannock Rotary. Her son was a member of the Interact Club.
Kathryn Willis spoke about the Arts and Cultural Council of the Rappahannock. She is working to make this council for the arts a reality. An arts council will benefit the entire area by:
¨ Providing support and outreach for member organizations.
¨ Support area artists.
¨ Provide service to underserved populations.
¨ Provide service to public, private and parochial schools and home schooled students.
Funding for the arts in Virginia is only 37 cents per capita. We rank fiftieth in the United States. Because our area has not had an arts council in the past we have missed many grant opportunities. An arts council is also necessary to receive assistance from the Virginia Department of Tourism.
Kathryn told us a success story from Southwest Virginia. Eight counties in that area had no public school art or music education until the last year. The Southwest Virginia Council on the Arts provided arts enrichment opportunities for all eight counties.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
New Member Orientation
The following new (and members who have missed past sessions) members to the Stafford Rotary Club need to attend a new member orientation.Karen McCormack Chris FranklinTim BaroodyMaritza Walker Anne TruongThis orientation will be held on May 31st beginning at 6:00 PM at Joan McLaughlin's office. Vicki Lewis will conduct this informative session which will only last about 1 hour. We will begin and end on time. It is our goal to help you understand more about the true meaning and mission of Rotary International and the Stafford Rotary Club. Mary's Cell Phone: 540-847-5838
Address: Employment Resources, Inc.500 Lafayette Blvd.Fredericksburg, Va. Vicki has also asked me to extend an invitation to any other Rotarian in the club who would like to attend just to "brush up" on some details that they might have missed in former classes.I have attended at least 4 or 5 sessions while serving as membership chairperson for the last two years and have found all of the sessions interesting and informative.Hope to see you there!Mary Rose
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What were the two countries that participated in the very first Group Study Exchange?
The answer can be found on our club blog http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
The Rotary Foundation
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to support the efforts of Rotary International in the fulfillment of the Object of Rotary, Rotary's mission, and the achievement of world understanding and peace through local, national, and international humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs.
More information is available on our club web page : http://www.staffordrotary.com/ , the District 7610 web page http://www.rotary7610.org/
and the Rotary International web page : http://www.rotary.org/
Stafford Rotary Blog
For back issues of the Stafford Rotary Highlighter visit our club blog at http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
Rotary Centennial
Did You Know?
In 1916 the Rotary Club of Havana, Cuba, was chartered, becoming the first non-English speaking club. Two years later, businessmen in Montevideo, Uruguay, set up the first Rotary club in South America.
Upcoming Programs
May 25 – Classification Talks and Students from NSHS
June 1 – Meeting at Colonial Forge High School
June 8 – Club Forum
June 15 – TBA
June 22 – TBA
June 29 – TBA
July 6 –Classification Talk – Karen McCormack
July 13 = Tony Kent of the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center
July 20 – International Officers Visit
July 27 – Rotary Literacy Projects – Nelda Mohr and Nancy Buck from the Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Meeting Makeup Schedule
MONDAY: Culpeper, Holiday Inn, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Orange, 7:30 A.M. Cape Porpoise Lobster House at 182 Byrd Street (Business Route 20)
WEDNESDAY: Rappahannock-Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m.
THURSDAY:
· Caroline County, Aunt Sara’s, 7:30 a.m
· Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
· Warrenton, Fauquier Springs Country Club, noon
· Woodbridge, Westminster Retirement Community, 12:15 p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com/
http://www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org/
http://www.rotaryeclub3310.org/index.asp
http://www.rotary-eclubd3450.org/en/
Senior Moments "I CAN HEAR JUST FINE!" Three retirees, each with a hearing loss, were playing golf one fine March day. One remarked to the other, "Windy, isn't it?" "No," the second man replied, “it's Thursday." And the third man chimed in, "So am I. Let's have a beer."
Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
Week Set-Up & Greeters Take Down
5/25 Nelda Mohr Rick Potter
Ann Smith Mike Torosian
June 1 At Colonial Forge High
June 8 Brad Sumner Vicki Lewis
Buck Jacoby Ralph Sutton
Other Important Dates to Remember
June Is Rotary Fellowship Month
June 18-22 – Rotary International Convention, Chicago.
Rotary Grace
We break Thy bread of brotherhood,
And thank Thee, Lord for all things good.
May we be more blessed than we deserve.
Live less for self and more to serve.
Amen
Monday, May 16, 2005
Stafford Highlighter May 11, 2005
Stafford Rotary Meeting
May 4, 2005
President Elect Randy Burdette presided and welcomed visiting Rotarian Kenny Struggs.
Announcements:
The rained out Christmas in April project will be rescheduled.
50-50
Ann Smith won the 50-50. Rusty Cowper got to draw the progressive, but didn’t get a Joker.
Quiz:
Nicolette Ward won the quiz. The first Rotary Club in Asia was the Rotary Club of Manila.
Happy Cup
Ann Smith was happy she won the 50-50. All spots have been filled for the Relay for Life.
Brenda Gibbs was happy to see Kenny Struggs.
Shirley Heim had a wonderful trip to New Orleans. There was lots of jazz, lots of fun. She was happy to be given a nurse doll to hang on the Christmas tree. Sandy Pratt is helping Shirley build the display for district conference.
Sandy Pratt is getting a trip to Seattle in June.
Mark Smith fined a “No Men” table and then fined a “No Women Table.”
Jeff Small joked that he got an air conditioning system from T. just as Jeff Davis did. Both Jeffs’ AC’s systems are still working. (Our running joke cloned itself!)
Karen McCormack couldn’t be happy because her happy dollar went to pay a fine for not standing for Happy Cup.
Pastor Fred Donahoe was happy he didn’t sit at the Bad Boys Table today.
Aric Wagner had two great weekends. One spent in State College for a game, the other a trip to Nags Head.
Carol Foley’s six year old grandson is exhibiting in an art show.
Chris Franklin is very grateful to his mother-in-law for staying with them to help with the new baby.
Mary Rose is having a big family get together for Mother’s Day.
Dave Varrelman almost got fined for sitting at a table alone, but Vicki Lewis grabbed her plate and moved to join him. When we have to meet in the room with the little tables it takes some doing to distribute ourselves properly so we don’t get fined.
The Bad Boys Table was fined for not having any women sitting there.
PE Randy was happy that Patty Wagstaff spoke at the Virginia Aircraft Safety Conference. This is who she is if you don’t know.
Program: Club Forum
President Nominee Aric Wagner – Program chairs for next year are : Kathy Belcher, Rick Potter, Mark Steele, and Mike Torosian.
Community Service – Carol Foley reported that the rain date for Christmas in April will be May 14.
There will be a farewell reception for the Chilean GSE team on Sunday, May 22. The event will be a fund raiser for the Rotary Foundation.
Club Service – Joan McLaughlin reported that the Holiday Inn has asked us to remove our display case. T. will keep it at his company until we have a new home. She is meeting with Bob Baldassari from Cannon Ridge about having our meetings at the clubhouse as soon as it has opened.
Vocational Service – Since Vicki Thorpe has resigned from the club Don Uppercoe has agreed to chair this committee until July. Applications for Employee of the Quarter are needed for the last quarter.
Youth Service – Shirley Heim reported that Ann Smith has runners for every hour of Relay for Life. Ann and Cathy will be collecting money during the next three weeks. Ask all of your friends and relatives to donate to Relay for Life. Last year we generated over $7,000. Shirley hopes we can raise $10,000 this year.
Shirley has filed the final report on the playground project. The first phase is completed. Over $22,000 was raised. Next spring the Fredericksburg Service League will hold their spring fund raiser next year for the shelter playground. Phase two of the project will be a basketball court.
We will send three students to the Chesapeake Bay Conference and two students to Presidential Classroom.
The UMW Rotaract Club seniors are graduating this month.
Stafford Senior High Interact Club is holding a silent auction of a quilt made by faculty sponsor Joyce Shelton. This fund raiser is for money to help the family of a little boy who is being treated for leukemia. Since his cancer treatments involve several long trips each week, the Interactors have raised $1,003 to help the family with travel expenses.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
New Member Orientation
The following new (and members who have missed past sessions) members to the Stafford Rotary Club need to attend a new member orientation.Karen McCormack Chris FranklinTim BaroodyMaritza Walker Anne TruongThis orientation will be held on May 31st beginning at 6:00 PM at Joan McLaughlin's office. Vicki Lewis will conduct this informative session which will only last about 1 hour. We will begin and end on time. It is our goal to help you understand more about the true meaning and mission of Rotary International and the Stafford Rotary Club. Mary's Cell Phone: 540-847-5838
Address: Employment Resources, Inc.500 Lafayette Blvd.Fredericksburg, Va. Vicki has also asked me to extend an invitation to any other Rotarian in the club who would like to attend just to "brush up" on some details that they might have missed in former classes.I have attended at least 4 or 5 sessions while serving as membership chairperson for the last two years and have found all of the sessions interesting and informative.Hope to see you there!Mary Rose
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
Name three of the eight points of the Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions.
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
Vocational Service
Vocational Service is the second Avenue of Service. No aspect of Rotary is more closely related to each member than a personal commitment to represent one’s vocation or occupation to fellow Rotarians, and to exemplify the characteristics of high ethical standards and the dignity of work. Programs of vocational service are those that seek to improve business relations while improving the quality of trades, industry, commerce, and the professions. Rotarians understand that each person makes a valuable contribution to a better society through daily activities in a business or profession.
Vocational Service is frequently demonstrated by offering young people career guidance, occupational information, and assistance in making vocational choices. Some clubs sponsor high school career conferences. Many recognize the dignity of employment by honoring exemplary service of individuals working in their communities. The 4-Way Test and other ethical and laudable business philosophies are often promoted among young people entering the world of work. Vocational talks and discussion of business issues are also typical Vocational Service programs at most clubs.
Regardless of the ways in which Vocational Service is expressed, it is the banner by which Rotarians “recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations” and demonstrate a commitment to “high ethical standards in all businesses and professions?’ That’s why the second Avenue of Service is fundamental to every Rotary club.
More information is available on our club web page : www.staffordrotary.com , the District 7610 web page www.rotary7610.org
and the Rotary International web page : www.rotary.org
Stafford Rotary Blog
For back issues of the Stafford Rotary Highlighter visit our club blog at www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com
Rotary Centennial
Did You Know?
In 1945, 49 Rotarians helped draft the United Nations Charter in San Francisco, USA.
Upcoming Programs
May 11 – GSE Team
May 18 – Arts in Fredericksburg, Kathryn Willis
May 25 – Classification Talks and Students from NSHS
June 1 – Meeting at Colonial Forge High School
June 8 – Club Forum
Meeting Makeup Schedule
MONDAY: Culpeper, Holiday Inn, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Orange, 7:30 A.M. Cape Porpoise Lobster House at 182 Byrd Street (Business Route 20)
WEDNESDAY: Rappahannock-Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m.
THURSDAY:
· Caroline County, Aunt Sara’s, 7:30 a.m
· Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
· Warrenton, Fauquier Springs Country Club, noon
· Woodbridge, Westminster Retirement Community, 12:15 p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com
http://www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org
http://www.rotaryeclub3310.org/index.asp
http://www.rotary-eclubd3450.org/en/
Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
Week Set-Up & Greeters Take Down
5/11 Kathy Belcher Randy Burdette
Elaine Farmer Don Uppercoe
5/18 Brenda Gibbs Keith Dudley
Maritza Walker
5/25 Nelda Mohr Rick Potter
Ann Smith Mike Torosian
June 1 At Colonial Forge High
June 8 Brad Sumner Vicki Lewis
Buck Jacoby Ralph Sutton
Other Important Dates to Remember
May 12-15 – District 7610 Conference, Morgantown, WV.
June Is Rotary Fellowship Month
June 18-22 – Rotary International Convention, Chicago.
May 4, 2005
President Elect Randy Burdette presided and welcomed visiting Rotarian Kenny Struggs.
Announcements:
The rained out Christmas in April project will be rescheduled.
50-50
Ann Smith won the 50-50. Rusty Cowper got to draw the progressive, but didn’t get a Joker.
Quiz:
Nicolette Ward won the quiz. The first Rotary Club in Asia was the Rotary Club of Manila.
Happy Cup
Ann Smith was happy she won the 50-50. All spots have been filled for the Relay for Life.
Brenda Gibbs was happy to see Kenny Struggs.
Shirley Heim had a wonderful trip to New Orleans. There was lots of jazz, lots of fun. She was happy to be given a nurse doll to hang on the Christmas tree. Sandy Pratt is helping Shirley build the display for district conference.
Sandy Pratt is getting a trip to Seattle in June.
Mark Smith fined a “No Men” table and then fined a “No Women Table.”
Jeff Small joked that he got an air conditioning system from T. just as Jeff Davis did. Both Jeffs’ AC’s systems are still working. (Our running joke cloned itself!)
Karen McCormack couldn’t be happy because her happy dollar went to pay a fine for not standing for Happy Cup.
Pastor Fred Donahoe was happy he didn’t sit at the Bad Boys Table today.
Aric Wagner had two great weekends. One spent in State College for a game, the other a trip to Nags Head.
Carol Foley’s six year old grandson is exhibiting in an art show.
Chris Franklin is very grateful to his mother-in-law for staying with them to help with the new baby.
Mary Rose is having a big family get together for Mother’s Day.
Dave Varrelman almost got fined for sitting at a table alone, but Vicki Lewis grabbed her plate and moved to join him. When we have to meet in the room with the little tables it takes some doing to distribute ourselves properly so we don’t get fined.
The Bad Boys Table was fined for not having any women sitting there.
PE Randy was happy that Patty Wagstaff spoke at the Virginia Aircraft Safety Conference. This is who she is if you don’t know.
Program: Club Forum
President Nominee Aric Wagner – Program chairs for next year are : Kathy Belcher, Rick Potter, Mark Steele, and Mike Torosian.
Community Service – Carol Foley reported that the rain date for Christmas in April will be May 14.
There will be a farewell reception for the Chilean GSE team on Sunday, May 22. The event will be a fund raiser for the Rotary Foundation.
Club Service – Joan McLaughlin reported that the Holiday Inn has asked us to remove our display case. T. will keep it at his company until we have a new home. She is meeting with Bob Baldassari from Cannon Ridge about having our meetings at the clubhouse as soon as it has opened.
Vocational Service – Since Vicki Thorpe has resigned from the club Don Uppercoe has agreed to chair this committee until July. Applications for Employee of the Quarter are needed for the last quarter.
Youth Service – Shirley Heim reported that Ann Smith has runners for every hour of Relay for Life. Ann and Cathy will be collecting money during the next three weeks. Ask all of your friends and relatives to donate to Relay for Life. Last year we generated over $7,000. Shirley hopes we can raise $10,000 this year.
Shirley has filed the final report on the playground project. The first phase is completed. Over $22,000 was raised. Next spring the Fredericksburg Service League will hold their spring fund raiser next year for the shelter playground. Phase two of the project will be a basketball court.
We will send three students to the Chesapeake Bay Conference and two students to Presidential Classroom.
The UMW Rotaract Club seniors are graduating this month.
Stafford Senior High Interact Club is holding a silent auction of a quilt made by faculty sponsor Joyce Shelton. This fund raiser is for money to help the family of a little boy who is being treated for leukemia. Since his cancer treatments involve several long trips each week, the Interactors have raised $1,003 to help the family with travel expenses.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
New Member Orientation
The following new (and members who have missed past sessions) members to the Stafford Rotary Club need to attend a new member orientation.Karen McCormack Chris FranklinTim BaroodyMaritza Walker Anne TruongThis orientation will be held on May 31st beginning at 6:00 PM at Joan McLaughlin's office. Vicki Lewis will conduct this informative session which will only last about 1 hour. We will begin and end on time. It is our goal to help you understand more about the true meaning and mission of Rotary International and the Stafford Rotary Club. Mary's Cell Phone: 540-847-5838
Address: Employment Resources, Inc.500 Lafayette Blvd.Fredericksburg, Va. Vicki has also asked me to extend an invitation to any other Rotarian in the club who would like to attend just to "brush up" on some details that they might have missed in former classes.I have attended at least 4 or 5 sessions while serving as membership chairperson for the last two years and have found all of the sessions interesting and informative.Hope to see you there!Mary Rose
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
Name three of the eight points of the Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions.
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
Vocational Service
Vocational Service is the second Avenue of Service. No aspect of Rotary is more closely related to each member than a personal commitment to represent one’s vocation or occupation to fellow Rotarians, and to exemplify the characteristics of high ethical standards and the dignity of work. Programs of vocational service are those that seek to improve business relations while improving the quality of trades, industry, commerce, and the professions. Rotarians understand that each person makes a valuable contribution to a better society through daily activities in a business or profession.
Vocational Service is frequently demonstrated by offering young people career guidance, occupational information, and assistance in making vocational choices. Some clubs sponsor high school career conferences. Many recognize the dignity of employment by honoring exemplary service of individuals working in their communities. The 4-Way Test and other ethical and laudable business philosophies are often promoted among young people entering the world of work. Vocational talks and discussion of business issues are also typical Vocational Service programs at most clubs.
Regardless of the ways in which Vocational Service is expressed, it is the banner by which Rotarians “recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations” and demonstrate a commitment to “high ethical standards in all businesses and professions?’ That’s why the second Avenue of Service is fundamental to every Rotary club.
More information is available on our club web page : www.staffordrotary.com , the District 7610 web page www.rotary7610.org
and the Rotary International web page : www.rotary.org
Stafford Rotary Blog
For back issues of the Stafford Rotary Highlighter visit our club blog at www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com
Rotary Centennial
Did You Know?
In 1945, 49 Rotarians helped draft the United Nations Charter in San Francisco, USA.
Upcoming Programs
May 11 – GSE Team
May 18 – Arts in Fredericksburg, Kathryn Willis
May 25 – Classification Talks and Students from NSHS
June 1 – Meeting at Colonial Forge High School
June 8 – Club Forum
Meeting Makeup Schedule
MONDAY: Culpeper, Holiday Inn, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Orange, 7:30 A.M. Cape Porpoise Lobster House at 182 Byrd Street (Business Route 20)
WEDNESDAY: Rappahannock-Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m.
THURSDAY:
· Caroline County, Aunt Sara’s, 7:30 a.m
· Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
· Warrenton, Fauquier Springs Country Club, noon
· Woodbridge, Westminster Retirement Community, 12:15 p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com
http://www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org
http://www.rotaryeclub3310.org/index.asp
http://www.rotary-eclubd3450.org/en/
Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
Week Set-Up & Greeters Take Down
5/11 Kathy Belcher Randy Burdette
Elaine Farmer Don Uppercoe
5/18 Brenda Gibbs Keith Dudley
Maritza Walker
5/25 Nelda Mohr Rick Potter
Ann Smith Mike Torosian
June 1 At Colonial Forge High
June 8 Brad Sumner Vicki Lewis
Buck Jacoby Ralph Sutton
Other Important Dates to Remember
May 12-15 – District 7610 Conference, Morgantown, WV.
June Is Rotary Fellowship Month
June 18-22 – Rotary International Convention, Chicago.
Monday, May 09, 2005
May 4 Bulletin
Stafford Rotary Meetings
April 27, 2005
PDG Graham Green presided and welcomed guests: Jeff Small’s guest was Rachel K. She owns the new therapeutic riding stables near the Canon Ridge Golf Course.
Announcements:
April 30 Christmas in April. We have two houses to fix. If there is rain the event will be postponed.
50-50
Nelda Mohr won. PDG Graham drew for the Progressive Jackpot and got the Joker! PDG Sandy Duckworth said that would make a nice donation to the Rotary Foundation.
Quiz:
Carol Foley won. The groups that helped install the playground equipment were the Boy Scouts and the Marines.
Happy Cup
Mark fined a table for not having any women sitting at it.
Carol Foley was happy that Rachel and Jennifer were visiting.
Nelda was happy she won the 50-50. She was very happy that her friend gave her a truckload of aged horse manure for the garden.
PDG Sandy was happy that her son passed a tough exam for his work.
Jeff Small announced that his new car wash is now open. He was a guest of Rachel and her family for a wonderful Seder on Passover.
A visiting Rotarian stopped at the car wash and told Jeff about a new Rotarian in the area. PE Randy Burdette brought her to Charter Night.
Mark Steele fined himself for the great article in last week’s Free Last Star.
Joan McLaughlin thanked everyone who helped her with Charter Night. Her sister Claire has now moved to Stafford.
Rick Potter is happy that he won the trip to Aruba. He’s also very happy that the club’s books are almost in order.
Harrison Simpson was sorry to miss the Charter Night party, but he had dogs competing last Saturday and had to attend the ASPCA event upstairs at the Country Club while we were downstairs.
Program:
Our speaker was Jennifer Collins-Foley, Carol’s daughter-in-law, who has worked for over fifteen years in developing and managing international and domestic governance, training and voter registration. She has just returned from Gaza where she helped with Palestinian presidential elections. Jennifer was trained by the NDI - National Democratic Institute For International Affairs. She has recently worked for the Pollworker Institute, League of Women Voters and the International Foundation for Election Systems (founded by Carole Green’s father F. Clifton White).
Jennifer and her husband Chris were inspired by Esther Peterson one of history's leading consumer, women, and labor advocate. She advised three U.S. Presidents (John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Jimmy Carter) on consumer policy issues. She represented the international consumer movement in a leading advocacy role at the United Nations. In her long and fruitful career Esther lived in many countries and was always ready to go to another country. Whenever Jennifer or Chris wondered whether they should take a job overseas or on the other side of the country they would apply the “Esther principle” and get up and go. They have worked in Russia, in Central Asia, in California, and also for the United Nations. Now they hope to stay put on the East Coast for a while. Chris works full-time for NDIIA recruiting election workers for the Middle East and North Africa.
Q and A
1. Is there much corruption in US elections? She feels there really is little corruption in the actual elections. There are some problems with voter registration.
2. Is there much incompetence in US elections? She replied that incompetence is more of a problem. Although the overwhelming majority of election officials are highly skilled, there are officials who don’t seem to be aware of areas of concern. She stated that US elections are generally underfunded. There is a great need for multi-lingual election materials.
3. Someone asked what is happening with the Federal Election Commission? A commisioner recently resigned in protest because the commission is so ignored. Jennifer said this commission is underfunded and somewhat ignored.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
Where was the first Rotary club chartered in Asia? (The answer is in the April 27 bulletin. Check the blog)
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions
The Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions was adopted by the Rotary International Council on Legislation in 1989 to provide more specific guidelines for the high ethical standards called for in the Object of Rotary:
As a Rotarian engaged in a business or profession, I am expected to:
Consider my vocation to be another opportunity to serve;
Be faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country, and to the moral standards of my community;
Do all in my power to dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical standards in my chosen vocation;
Be fair to my employer, employees, associates, competitors, customers, the public, and all those with whom I have a business or professional relationship;
Recognize the honor and respect due to all occupations which are useful to society;
Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community;
Adhere to honesty in my advertising and in all representations to the public concerning my business or profession;
Neither seek from nor grant to a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship.
More information is available on our club web page : www.staffordrotary.com , the District 7610 web page www.rotary7610.org
and the Rotary International web page : www.rotary.org
Stafford Rotary Blog
For back issues of the Stafford Rotary Highlighter visit our club blog at www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com
Rotary Centennial
The World Is Going to Chicago!
Registration count as of 2 May 2005
• Total paid registrants 37,820
• Total countries 151
Funding and Labor for the Thurman Brisbane Shelter Playground
¨ The Rotary Clubs of Caroline, Fredericksburg, Rappahannock/Fredericksburg and Stafford
¨ The Interact Clubs of Brooke Point High School, Colonial Forge High School, North Stafford High School, and Stafford High School
¨ The University of Mary Washington Rotaract Club and COAR
¨ The Silver Companies, Inc.
¨ Project Big Heart
¨ Rappahannock Electrical Cooperative, Inc.
¨ Birchwood Power Partners, Inc.
¨ BB&T
¨ Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors
¨ Wal-Mart, Ferry Farm and Garrisonville
¨ Knights of Pythias
¨ The Belcher Team@Remax
¨ The Contractor Yard, Inc.
¨ White Oak Equipment
¨ Boy Scout Troop 165
¨ United States Marine Corps
Shirley reports that another grant is expected for this project on May 17.
Happy Birthday, May Babies
May 15 Anne Truong
May 16 Jeff Davis
May 17 Carol Green
May 30 Karen McCormack
Upcoming Programs
May 4 – Club Forum
May 11 – GSE Team
May 18 – Arts in Fredericksburg, Kathryn Willis
May 25 – Classification Talks
June 1 – Meeting at Brooke Point High School
June 8 – Club Forum
Meeting Makeup Schedule
MONDAY: Culpeper, Holiday Inn, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Orange, 7:30 A.M. Cape Porpoise Lobster House at 182 Byrd Street (Business Route 20)
WEDNESDAY: Rappahannock-Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m.
THURSDAY:
· Caroline County, Aunt Sara’s, 7:30 a.m
· Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
· Warrenton, Fauquier Springs Country Club, noon
· Woodbridge, Westminster Retirement Community, 12:15 p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com
http://www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org
http://www.rotaryeclub3310.org/index.asp
http://www.rotary-eclubd3450.org/en/
Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
Week Set-Up & Greeters Take Down
5/4 Maritza Walker Ken Clayman Fred Donahoe Dan Bender
5/11 Kathy Belcher Randy Burdette
Elaine Farmer Don Uppercoe
5/18 Brenda Gibbs Keith Dudley
Maritza Walker
5/25 Nelda Mohr Rick Potter
Ann Smith Mike Torosian
June 1 At Brooke Point High
June 8 Brad Sumner Vicki Lewis
Buck Jacoby Ralph Sutton
Other Important Dates to Remember
May 12-15 – District 7610 Conference, Morgantown, WV.
June Is Rotary Fellowship Month
June 18-22 – Rotary International Convention, Chicago.
Rotary Grace
We break Thy bread of brotherhood,
And thank Thee, Lord for all things good.
May we be more blessed than we deserve.
Live less for self and more to serve.
Amen
April 27, 2005
PDG Graham Green presided and welcomed guests: Jeff Small’s guest was Rachel K. She owns the new therapeutic riding stables near the Canon Ridge Golf Course.
Announcements:
April 30 Christmas in April. We have two houses to fix. If there is rain the event will be postponed.
50-50
Nelda Mohr won. PDG Graham drew for the Progressive Jackpot and got the Joker! PDG Sandy Duckworth said that would make a nice donation to the Rotary Foundation.
Quiz:
Carol Foley won. The groups that helped install the playground equipment were the Boy Scouts and the Marines.
Happy Cup
Mark fined a table for not having any women sitting at it.
Carol Foley was happy that Rachel and Jennifer were visiting.
Nelda was happy she won the 50-50. She was very happy that her friend gave her a truckload of aged horse manure for the garden.
PDG Sandy was happy that her son passed a tough exam for his work.
Jeff Small announced that his new car wash is now open. He was a guest of Rachel and her family for a wonderful Seder on Passover.
A visiting Rotarian stopped at the car wash and told Jeff about a new Rotarian in the area. PE Randy Burdette brought her to Charter Night.
Mark Steele fined himself for the great article in last week’s Free Last Star.
Joan McLaughlin thanked everyone who helped her with Charter Night. Her sister Claire has now moved to Stafford.
Rick Potter is happy that he won the trip to Aruba. He’s also very happy that the club’s books are almost in order.
Harrison Simpson was sorry to miss the Charter Night party, but he had dogs competing last Saturday and had to attend the ASPCA event upstairs at the Country Club while we were downstairs.
Program:
Our speaker was Jennifer Collins-Foley, Carol’s daughter-in-law, who has worked for over fifteen years in developing and managing international and domestic governance, training and voter registration. She has just returned from Gaza where she helped with Palestinian presidential elections. Jennifer was trained by the NDI - National Democratic Institute For International Affairs. She has recently worked for the Pollworker Institute, League of Women Voters and the International Foundation for Election Systems (founded by Carole Green’s father F. Clifton White).
Jennifer and her husband Chris were inspired by Esther Peterson one of history's leading consumer, women, and labor advocate. She advised three U.S. Presidents (John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Jimmy Carter) on consumer policy issues. She represented the international consumer movement in a leading advocacy role at the United Nations. In her long and fruitful career Esther lived in many countries and was always ready to go to another country. Whenever Jennifer or Chris wondered whether they should take a job overseas or on the other side of the country they would apply the “Esther principle” and get up and go. They have worked in Russia, in Central Asia, in California, and also for the United Nations. Now they hope to stay put on the East Coast for a while. Chris works full-time for NDIIA recruiting election workers for the Middle East and North Africa.
Q and A
1. Is there much corruption in US elections? She feels there really is little corruption in the actual elections. There are some problems with voter registration.
2. Is there much incompetence in US elections? She replied that incompetence is more of a problem. Although the overwhelming majority of election officials are highly skilled, there are officials who don’t seem to be aware of areas of concern. She stated that US elections are generally underfunded. There is a great need for multi-lingual election materials.
3. Someone asked what is happening with the Federal Election Commission? A commisioner recently resigned in protest because the commission is so ignored. Jennifer said this commission is underfunded and somewhat ignored.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
Where was the first Rotary club chartered in Asia? (The answer is in the April 27 bulletin. Check the blog)
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions
The Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions was adopted by the Rotary International Council on Legislation in 1989 to provide more specific guidelines for the high ethical standards called for in the Object of Rotary:
As a Rotarian engaged in a business or profession, I am expected to:
Consider my vocation to be another opportunity to serve;
Be faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country, and to the moral standards of my community;
Do all in my power to dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical standards in my chosen vocation;
Be fair to my employer, employees, associates, competitors, customers, the public, and all those with whom I have a business or professional relationship;
Recognize the honor and respect due to all occupations which are useful to society;
Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community;
Adhere to honesty in my advertising and in all representations to the public concerning my business or profession;
Neither seek from nor grant to a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship.
More information is available on our club web page : www.staffordrotary.com , the District 7610 web page www.rotary7610.org
and the Rotary International web page : www.rotary.org
Stafford Rotary Blog
For back issues of the Stafford Rotary Highlighter visit our club blog at www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com
Rotary Centennial
The World Is Going to Chicago!
Registration count as of 2 May 2005
• Total paid registrants 37,820
• Total countries 151
Funding and Labor for the Thurman Brisbane Shelter Playground
¨ The Rotary Clubs of Caroline, Fredericksburg, Rappahannock/Fredericksburg and Stafford
¨ The Interact Clubs of Brooke Point High School, Colonial Forge High School, North Stafford High School, and Stafford High School
¨ The University of Mary Washington Rotaract Club and COAR
¨ The Silver Companies, Inc.
¨ Project Big Heart
¨ Rappahannock Electrical Cooperative, Inc.
¨ Birchwood Power Partners, Inc.
¨ BB&T
¨ Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors
¨ Wal-Mart, Ferry Farm and Garrisonville
¨ Knights of Pythias
¨ The Belcher Team@Remax
¨ The Contractor Yard, Inc.
¨ White Oak Equipment
¨ Boy Scout Troop 165
¨ United States Marine Corps
Shirley reports that another grant is expected for this project on May 17.
Happy Birthday, May Babies
May 15 Anne Truong
May 16 Jeff Davis
May 17 Carol Green
May 30 Karen McCormack
Upcoming Programs
May 4 – Club Forum
May 11 – GSE Team
May 18 – Arts in Fredericksburg, Kathryn Willis
May 25 – Classification Talks
June 1 – Meeting at Brooke Point High School
June 8 – Club Forum
Meeting Makeup Schedule
MONDAY: Culpeper, Holiday Inn, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Orange, 7:30 A.M. Cape Porpoise Lobster House at 182 Byrd Street (Business Route 20)
WEDNESDAY: Rappahannock-Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m.
THURSDAY:
· Caroline County, Aunt Sara’s, 7:30 a.m
· Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
· Warrenton, Fauquier Springs Country Club, noon
· Woodbridge, Westminster Retirement Community, 12:15 p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com
http://www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org
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Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
Week Set-Up & Greeters Take Down
5/4 Maritza Walker Ken Clayman Fred Donahoe Dan Bender
5/11 Kathy Belcher Randy Burdette
Elaine Farmer Don Uppercoe
5/18 Brenda Gibbs Keith Dudley
Maritza Walker
5/25 Nelda Mohr Rick Potter
Ann Smith Mike Torosian
June 1 At Brooke Point High
June 8 Brad Sumner Vicki Lewis
Buck Jacoby Ralph Sutton
Other Important Dates to Remember
May 12-15 – District 7610 Conference, Morgantown, WV.
June Is Rotary Fellowship Month
June 18-22 – Rotary International Convention, Chicago.
Rotary Grace
We break Thy bread of brotherhood,
And thank Thee, Lord for all things good.
May we be more blessed than we deserve.
Live less for self and more to serve.
Amen
Monday, May 02, 2005
Shirley and friends try out the new playground equipment.
The New Playground
April 27 Bulletin
Stafford Rotary Meeting - April 20, 2005
President Elaine Farmer presided and welcomed guests: Speaker of the House Bill Howell, Mark Osborn, Emory Farmer; Glenda Potter, guest of Rick Potter; Mary Buck and Martha Hutzle, guests of Nelda Mohr; and Amy and Aviva Clayman, guest of Ken Clayman.
Announcements:
The next board meeting will be held at 5:30 on April 28 at President Elaine’s office.
Charter Night is April 23. Forty-eight people are signed up. It will be a great evening.
April 16 Highway Cleanup
April 23 River Cleanup
April 30 Christmas in April. We have two houses to fix.
50-50
Don Uppercoe won. Ann Smith got to draw for the Progressive Jackpot, but did not get a Joker.
Quiz:
PDG Sandy won the quiz. The highest ranking officer in Rotary is Rotary International President Glenn Estess from Alabama.
Program:
Honorary Stafford Rotarian Bill Howell, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates was our speaker. He began his speech with a tribute to Rotary International’s work for polio eradication.
Bill said this year’s legislative session was fairly uneventful, probably because there was a budget surplus this year. The House of Delegates strove to put that surplus to work on one time projects that would not be a burden on the Commonwealth when hard times return. (and hard times always return, but so do good times.) They paid off some debts ahead of time and committed fifty million dollars per year for ten years to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Much of this money will be used to issue loans to local governments for improvements to water treatment plants. Bill called these “on point” conservation projects. Other funds were made available for “non-point” conservation projects. These involve things such as reduced fertilizer use by state agencies and education projects for citizens.
Another important item this session was the Charter Universities project. This was proposed to free state colleges and universities from too much state government control. The House concerns with this proposal were that the universities might raise tuition too much and might increase the number of out of state students at the expense of Virginia students. A compromise bill was reached that allowed more autonomy for the universities, but kept enough legislative control to address these concerns.
Speaker Howell said that the largest problem looming for Virginia, as for most state governments is the cost of Medicaid. As the federal government seeks to reduce their share of this costly service, the state is faced with rising cost and an increasing demand. Refusing medical care to the indigent isn’t an option. So the government must find more efficient ways to deliver care.
Bill’s vision for Virginia is to bring the free market forces to government services with more privatization, less redundancy, and more public-private partnerships.
Q and A session
Joan asked how one could find out why certain bills didn’t pass. Bill said that the specific information isn’t available online, but the House of Delegates web site lists all bills and who voted for and against them.
In response to a question about why we don’t have tolls on Interstate 95 Bill discussed the possibility of toll “hot lanes” on the Interstate. Interstate highways, of course, can’t be toll roads, but Virginia can sell a lane of the highway or right-of-way for a new lane to a private company who could charge a toll for that lane.
Jim asked a question about the importation of trash from the northeastern cities. The Interstate commerce clause of the Constitution forbids states from closing their borders to these businesses, but our Congressional delegation is trying to work out way we can stop the northern states from using Virginia as their landfill.
Bill commented that as gasoline prices rise, gasoline consumption will decrease. The gasoline tax income will decrease steadily. Another source of revenue will be needed to support highways.
President Elaine asked about the frequent incompatibility between federal and Virginia tax laws. Bill’s answer was that Virginia needs real tax reform and simplification.
Happy Cup
Vicki Lewis asked that Mark fine Buck for leaving and not staying to help with room take down.
Jeff Small was happy that his certificate of occupancy is due on Friday. Let’s all get our cars washed!
Carol Foley was happy so many people helped with highway cleanup.
Nelda called attention to the pictures of the playground installation project. The Marines and Boy Scouts did a fabulous job helping Shirley.
Joan McLaughlin wished the club a happy birthday.
Amy Clayman was happy that she and Ken have been married 21 years.
Mark Osborn was happy to visit his old club.
Fred Donahoe said that although he was a Democrat he was happy Bill was in Richmond representing us.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What two groups helped Shirley with the installation of the Brisbane Shelter playground equipment?
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
SOME ROTARY "FIRSTS"
The first Rotary club meeting was in Chicago, Illinois, on February 23, 1905.
The first regular luncheon meetings were in Oakland, California, chartered in 1909.
The first Rotary convention was in Chicago in 1910.
The first Rotary club outside of the United States was chartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1910.
The first Rotary club outside of North America was chartered in Dublin, Ireland, in 1911.
The first Rotary club in a non-English-speaking country was in Havana, Cuba, in 1916.
The first Rotary club in South America was chartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1918.
The first Rotary club in Asia was chartered in Manila, Philippines, in 1919.
The first Rotary club in Africa was chartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1921.
The first Rotary club in Australia was chartered in Melbourne in 1921.
More information is available on our club web page : http://www.staffordrotary.com/ , the District 7610 web page http://www.rotary7610.org/
and the Rotary International web page : http://www.rotary.org/
Rotary Centennial
One of the most visible birthday events for Rotary’s Centennial was the illumination of the Empire State Building, the tallest skyscraper in New York City, in Rotary's blue and gold colors on the night of 23 February. The effort to get Rotary on the tower's highly restrictive lighting schedule was initiated by Michael Preis, president of the Rotary Club of Port Washington, New York.
"I was watching a program on television about the Empire State Building one evening [when] it occurred to me that it would be nice to have the building lit up on February 23," said Preis. "And I thought that management was probably not going to listen to our small club of Port Washington. We were more likely to succeed if this was handled at a higher level."
When contacted, the president's office at RI was receptive to the idea of a 100th anniversary project to bathe the 1,250-foot skyscraper in blue-and-gold light for New Yorkers to see. Eventually, the RI Public Relations Division wrote to request the Empire State Building's management to so honor Rotary on its 100th birthday.
Through word of mouth and media outreach, Rotarians spread news of the reason for the special lighting on 23 February. Preis was again pivotal in executing the promotional efforts. A marketing professor at Long Island University, he requested his students to call New York media in hopes of getting the anniversary mentioned.
"It occurred to me that it would do no good to light up the building in blue and gold but have no explanation of why this was being done," said Preis. "I thought that the time when stations change from announcing the weather to other programming would be ideal to mention that the Empire State Building would light up to mark Rotary's 100th birthday. We were successful [in a way]."
New York City's Fox News television affiliate was among local media that broadcast information about the anniversary.
Preis was among a group of 50 Rotarians who rented a motor coach to take in a spectacular view of the specially lit New York skyline that night and toast to a new Rotary century.
2005 Chicago RI Centennial Convention Registration Online is now closed, but plan to attend the convention. You can still register in person in Chicago.
Upcoming Programs
April 27 – Jennifer Colins-Foley
May 4 – Club Forum
May 11 – GSE Team
May 18 – Arts in Fredericksburg, Kathryn Willis
May 25 – Classification Talks
June 1 – Meeting at Brooke Point High School
June 8 – Club Forum
President Elaine Farmer presided and welcomed guests: Speaker of the House Bill Howell, Mark Osborn, Emory Farmer; Glenda Potter, guest of Rick Potter; Mary Buck and Martha Hutzle, guests of Nelda Mohr; and Amy and Aviva Clayman, guest of Ken Clayman.
Announcements:
The next board meeting will be held at 5:30 on April 28 at President Elaine’s office.
Charter Night is April 23. Forty-eight people are signed up. It will be a great evening.
April 16 Highway Cleanup
April 23 River Cleanup
April 30 Christmas in April. We have two houses to fix.
50-50
Don Uppercoe won. Ann Smith got to draw for the Progressive Jackpot, but did not get a Joker.
Quiz:
PDG Sandy won the quiz. The highest ranking officer in Rotary is Rotary International President Glenn Estess from Alabama.
Program:
Honorary Stafford Rotarian Bill Howell, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates was our speaker. He began his speech with a tribute to Rotary International’s work for polio eradication.
Bill said this year’s legislative session was fairly uneventful, probably because there was a budget surplus this year. The House of Delegates strove to put that surplus to work on one time projects that would not be a burden on the Commonwealth when hard times return. (and hard times always return, but so do good times.) They paid off some debts ahead of time and committed fifty million dollars per year for ten years to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Much of this money will be used to issue loans to local governments for improvements to water treatment plants. Bill called these “on point” conservation projects. Other funds were made available for “non-point” conservation projects. These involve things such as reduced fertilizer use by state agencies and education projects for citizens.
Another important item this session was the Charter Universities project. This was proposed to free state colleges and universities from too much state government control. The House concerns with this proposal were that the universities might raise tuition too much and might increase the number of out of state students at the expense of Virginia students. A compromise bill was reached that allowed more autonomy for the universities, but kept enough legislative control to address these concerns.
Speaker Howell said that the largest problem looming for Virginia, as for most state governments is the cost of Medicaid. As the federal government seeks to reduce their share of this costly service, the state is faced with rising cost and an increasing demand. Refusing medical care to the indigent isn’t an option. So the government must find more efficient ways to deliver care.
Bill’s vision for Virginia is to bring the free market forces to government services with more privatization, less redundancy, and more public-private partnerships.
Q and A session
Joan asked how one could find out why certain bills didn’t pass. Bill said that the specific information isn’t available online, but the House of Delegates web site lists all bills and who voted for and against them.
In response to a question about why we don’t have tolls on Interstate 95 Bill discussed the possibility of toll “hot lanes” on the Interstate. Interstate highways, of course, can’t be toll roads, but Virginia can sell a lane of the highway or right-of-way for a new lane to a private company who could charge a toll for that lane.
Jim asked a question about the importation of trash from the northeastern cities. The Interstate commerce clause of the Constitution forbids states from closing their borders to these businesses, but our Congressional delegation is trying to work out way we can stop the northern states from using Virginia as their landfill.
Bill commented that as gasoline prices rise, gasoline consumption will decrease. The gasoline tax income will decrease steadily. Another source of revenue will be needed to support highways.
President Elaine asked about the frequent incompatibility between federal and Virginia tax laws. Bill’s answer was that Virginia needs real tax reform and simplification.
Happy Cup
Vicki Lewis asked that Mark fine Buck for leaving and not staying to help with room take down.
Jeff Small was happy that his certificate of occupancy is due on Friday. Let’s all get our cars washed!
Carol Foley was happy so many people helped with highway cleanup.
Nelda called attention to the pictures of the playground installation project. The Marines and Boy Scouts did a fabulous job helping Shirley.
Joan McLaughlin wished the club a happy birthday.
Amy Clayman was happy that she and Ken have been married 21 years.
Mark Osborn was happy to visit his old club.
Fred Donahoe said that although he was a Democrat he was happy Bill was in Richmond representing us.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What two groups helped Shirley with the installation of the Brisbane Shelter playground equipment?
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
SOME ROTARY "FIRSTS"
The first Rotary club meeting was in Chicago, Illinois, on February 23, 1905.
The first regular luncheon meetings were in Oakland, California, chartered in 1909.
The first Rotary convention was in Chicago in 1910.
The first Rotary club outside of the United States was chartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1910.
The first Rotary club outside of North America was chartered in Dublin, Ireland, in 1911.
The first Rotary club in a non-English-speaking country was in Havana, Cuba, in 1916.
The first Rotary club in South America was chartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1918.
The first Rotary club in Asia was chartered in Manila, Philippines, in 1919.
The first Rotary club in Africa was chartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1921.
The first Rotary club in Australia was chartered in Melbourne in 1921.
More information is available on our club web page : http://www.staffordrotary.com/ , the District 7610 web page http://www.rotary7610.org/
and the Rotary International web page : http://www.rotary.org/
Rotary Centennial
One of the most visible birthday events for Rotary’s Centennial was the illumination of the Empire State Building, the tallest skyscraper in New York City, in Rotary's blue and gold colors on the night of 23 February. The effort to get Rotary on the tower's highly restrictive lighting schedule was initiated by Michael Preis, president of the Rotary Club of Port Washington, New York.
"I was watching a program on television about the Empire State Building one evening [when] it occurred to me that it would be nice to have the building lit up on February 23," said Preis. "And I thought that management was probably not going to listen to our small club of Port Washington. We were more likely to succeed if this was handled at a higher level."
When contacted, the president's office at RI was receptive to the idea of a 100th anniversary project to bathe the 1,250-foot skyscraper in blue-and-gold light for New Yorkers to see. Eventually, the RI Public Relations Division wrote to request the Empire State Building's management to so honor Rotary on its 100th birthday.
Through word of mouth and media outreach, Rotarians spread news of the reason for the special lighting on 23 February. Preis was again pivotal in executing the promotional efforts. A marketing professor at Long Island University, he requested his students to call New York media in hopes of getting the anniversary mentioned.
"It occurred to me that it would do no good to light up the building in blue and gold but have no explanation of why this was being done," said Preis. "I thought that the time when stations change from announcing the weather to other programming would be ideal to mention that the Empire State Building would light up to mark Rotary's 100th birthday. We were successful [in a way]."
New York City's Fox News television affiliate was among local media that broadcast information about the anniversary.
Preis was among a group of 50 Rotarians who rented a motor coach to take in a spectacular view of the specially lit New York skyline that night and toast to a new Rotary century.
2005 Chicago RI Centennial Convention Registration Online is now closed, but plan to attend the convention. You can still register in person in Chicago.
Upcoming Programs
April 27 – Jennifer Colins-Foley
May 4 – Club Forum
May 11 – GSE Team
May 18 – Arts in Fredericksburg, Kathryn Willis
May 25 – Classification Talks
June 1 – Meeting at Brooke Point High School
June 8 – Club Forum
