Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Fun in Chicago
PDG Sandy and Donald Duckworth, Rusty and Ann Cowper and Nelda and Don Mohr represented the Rotary Club of Stafford at the Rotary International Convention in Chicago. It was a really big party, and I wish you all could have come. Next year the convention is in Sweden, and in 2007 it will be in New Orleans. I've already begun to save money for that trip.
Don and nelda took to train with the Leesburg Rotarians and arrived too late for the parade. Sandy and Rusty were there. Here are some pictures from the RI webpage. More pictures wil be coming nxt week.
There was a tremendous youth presence at the convention. RYLArians, Interactors, Rotoractors and Rotary Youth Exchange students were in the parade and presented some of the programs at the plenary sessions.
Rotary Youth Exchange participants get fired up.
Photo by Alyce Henson
A dancer from Thailand gets help with final preparations moments before the parade begins. This group later performed in the House of Friendship.
Photo by Alyce Henson
Rusty and Ann got up on Sunday morning and participated in the "Race to the Finish" with
more than 4,000 of their friends. The Race helped raise a total of $50,000. Photo by Paul Jeffers
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Stafford Highlighter for June 22, 2005
Stafford Rotary Meeting
June 15, 2005
President Elaine Farmer presided and welcomed guests: Visiting Rotarians Bob Bishop from the Rappahannock Club, Chuck Staten of the Rotary Club of Jackson, Mississippi; District Governor George Banning of District 6890, Mike McCrary, president of the Rotary Club of Auburndale, Florida; Vince Bartulo, president of the Rotary Club of Romulus, Florida; and Earl Halle, president of the Rotary Club of East Lake, Florida. Carol Foley’s guest was Rachel Gorkovaki. She owns the new therapeutic riding stables near the Canon Ridge Golf Course.
Announcement:
A joint board meeting with the old and new boards will be held June 27 at 5:30.
The installation banquet will be held on June 30. There is no charge for club members. The cost per guest will be $35. Carol Foley distributed a signup list.
Installation of New Member
President Elaine inducted Carlos Melendez into the club. Carlos is with Synergy Chiropractic.
Happy Cup
Vicki Lewis is happy that her grandson graduated from preschool.
Mark Steele joked that he had gotten an air conditioning proposal from T. and now only had 25 cents left.
Brenda Gibbs was happy that our guests joined us.
Joan McLaughlin is happy that she’s going to Rome in September.
Shirley Heim has the last $100 donation for Relay for Life. Our total was $10,004.
Visiting Rotarian Chuck Staten was happy because his granddaughter made the honor roll. He brought her to Washington for a reward. He was happy that Shirley knew how to pronounce N’Orleens.
Jeff Davis said he was impressed by T.’s shirt. (T. wore a Custom Heating shirt today).
PE Randy Burdette said that he has a friend who just underwent successful breast cancer surgery. Her daughters were inspired to get mammograms. One of them found an early and very small cancer. Early detection is so important.
Each of the visiting Rotarians from Florida put money into the Happy Cup. They were all happy about the success of the Iron Lung Torch Run and also happy that they’ll be in Chicago in two days. The weather has not been kind to them.
Mary Rose was happy to have the Iron Lung Torch Run Team here. Her grandson was named Most Outstanding Student in his school.
Carlos Melendez is happy that his son has completed his junior year and will now be attending NYU.
Karen McCormack is happy her son passed all his sols and final exams.
Jeff Smalls joked that T. is the “coolest guy in the room.”
Carole Green was happy for our visitors from Florida. Graham and Rick are flying home from Florida today. Meghan is coming home next Wednesday. Carole read an email from Meghan.
Jim Herrera is happy to be in the club.
Kathy Belcher’s son graduated and is going to teach at a university in China.
Rusty Cowper said he was happy that the Spotsylvania Supervisors didn’t let Mary’s neighbors have 250 Rottweilers. Mary said she’s even happier because they are moving and taking their 90 Rottweilers with them.
Ralph Davis said he was sorry he won’t be able to sit at the Bad Boys Table now that he’s Sergeant-at-Arms.
Nelda Mohr paid a $5 forgetfulness fine for not stating that Thursday is her 43rd anniversary.
President Elaine was happy that we had such a wonderful program.
Program:
AG Carol Foley introduced the program the Iron Lung Torch Run.
DG George gave a history of Rotary’s campaign to eradicate polio. He gave encouraging news that no new poil cases have been seen in the world in the past five weeks.
He gave a history of the Iron Lung Torch Run.Two years ago, Rotary District 6950 (the Clearwater Florida region) secured a functional, like-new iron lung from the local school board. It has been used by clubs locally as a fund-raiser tool with modest success.
George Banning DG from 6890 (Tampa area) and Doug Palonder, DGN 6950 planned to use the iron lung in the same fashion as a “torch run” that you would find at the start of the Olympics. The goals were simple:
Raise public awareness of Rotary’s fight for polio eradication
Raise ONE MILLION Dollars for polio eradication
Promote the “Family of Rotary”
Have a Zone 33/34 Centennial Project that has a real impact on Rotary’s commitment
CELEBRATE ROTARY
They left the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area starting on June 5th just before International Convention in Chicago. The lung has a trailer built for it and paid for by DG George Banning with beautiful graphics on the side. The trailer also houses his beautiful 1937 Ford panel truck that has been dedicated to “Celebrating Rotary”. They traveled throughout Rotary zones 33 and 34 during those 10 days and filled the iron lung ceremoniously with “Rotary” secured dollars.
When they get to Chicago, they have secured a spot in the Centennial Parade as well as a place at the convention center. At the conclusion of the convention, they will donate the lung to Rotary International as a gift from zones 33 and 34... Glenn Estes and the convention committee are planning a special check ceremony. The goal is to raise $1,000,000 corporate dollars for polio eradication. With permission from the donor, they would like to send 20% of their donation to research involved with Post Polio Syndrome, the often over looked crippler of past polio victims.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test. Then we all filed outside and had our pictures taken in front of the iron lung.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What is the 168th country to become part of Rotary International?
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.
No Personal Privileges
Frequently, friends ask whether Rotarians receive special business benefits from their Rotary membership. Should Rotarians expect a special discount or some preferential service just because they are dealing with a fellow Rotarian?
The answer is clearly “no?’ The RI Manual of Procedure expressly states the Rotary position on this matter. The policy, originally approved by the RI Board of Directors in 1933, is that in business and professional relations “a Rotarian should not expect, and far less should a Rotarian ask for, more consideration or advantages from a fellow Rotarian than the latter would give to any other business or professional associate...Any use of the fellowship of Rotary as a means of gaining an advantage or profit is contrary to the spirit of Rotary.”
On the other hand, if new or increased business comes as the natural result of friendship created in Rotary, it is the same normal development that takes place outside of Rotary as well as inside, so it is not an infringement on the ethics of Rotary membership.
It is important to remember that the primary purpose of Rotary membership is to provide each member with a unique opportunity to serve others, and membership is not intended as a means for personal profit or special privileges.
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?
Facts about Fellowships
■ The first fellowship on record, Esperanto
— or Rotaria Amirkaro De Esperantistoj —
started in 1928, later disbanded, and
then reformed in the 1990s.
■ The longest continuing fellowship, the
International Yachting Fellowship of
Rotarians unfurled its sails in 1947 and
has charted trips all over the globe
ever since.
■ Founded in 1995, the Population and
Development Vocational Fellowship grew
to 4,500 members in just a few years,
making it the largest fellowship.
■ With members in more than half of the
countries of the Rotary world, Rotarians
on the Internet (ROTI) has the distinction of
being the most international fellow
Upcoming Programs
June 22 – Linda WorrellJune 29 – No MeetingJuly 6 –Classification Talk – Karen McCormackJuly 13 = Tony Kent of the Central Rappahannock Heritage CenterJuly 20 – International Officers VisitJuly 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/
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
June 22 Dave Varrelman Keith Dudley Maritza Walker
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
June 15, 2005
President Elaine Farmer presided and welcomed guests: Visiting Rotarians Bob Bishop from the Rappahannock Club, Chuck Staten of the Rotary Club of Jackson, Mississippi; District Governor George Banning of District 6890, Mike McCrary, president of the Rotary Club of Auburndale, Florida; Vince Bartulo, president of the Rotary Club of Romulus, Florida; and Earl Halle, president of the Rotary Club of East Lake, Florida. Carol Foley’s guest was Rachel Gorkovaki. She owns the new therapeutic riding stables near the Canon Ridge Golf Course.
Announcement:
A joint board meeting with the old and new boards will be held June 27 at 5:30.
The installation banquet will be held on June 30. There is no charge for club members. The cost per guest will be $35. Carol Foley distributed a signup list.
Installation of New Member
President Elaine inducted Carlos Melendez into the club. Carlos is with Synergy Chiropractic.
Happy Cup
Vicki Lewis is happy that her grandson graduated from preschool.
Mark Steele joked that he had gotten an air conditioning proposal from T. and now only had 25 cents left.
Brenda Gibbs was happy that our guests joined us.
Joan McLaughlin is happy that she’s going to Rome in September.
Shirley Heim has the last $100 donation for Relay for Life. Our total was $10,004.
Visiting Rotarian Chuck Staten was happy because his granddaughter made the honor roll. He brought her to Washington for a reward. He was happy that Shirley knew how to pronounce N’Orleens.
Jeff Davis said he was impressed by T.’s shirt. (T. wore a Custom Heating shirt today).
PE Randy Burdette said that he has a friend who just underwent successful breast cancer surgery. Her daughters were inspired to get mammograms. One of them found an early and very small cancer. Early detection is so important.
Each of the visiting Rotarians from Florida put money into the Happy Cup. They were all happy about the success of the Iron Lung Torch Run and also happy that they’ll be in Chicago in two days. The weather has not been kind to them.
Mary Rose was happy to have the Iron Lung Torch Run Team here. Her grandson was named Most Outstanding Student in his school.
Carlos Melendez is happy that his son has completed his junior year and will now be attending NYU.
Karen McCormack is happy her son passed all his sols and final exams.
Jeff Smalls joked that T. is the “coolest guy in the room.”
Carole Green was happy for our visitors from Florida. Graham and Rick are flying home from Florida today. Meghan is coming home next Wednesday. Carole read an email from Meghan.
Jim Herrera is happy to be in the club.
Kathy Belcher’s son graduated and is going to teach at a university in China.
Rusty Cowper said he was happy that the Spotsylvania Supervisors didn’t let Mary’s neighbors have 250 Rottweilers. Mary said she’s even happier because they are moving and taking their 90 Rottweilers with them.
Ralph Davis said he was sorry he won’t be able to sit at the Bad Boys Table now that he’s Sergeant-at-Arms.
Nelda Mohr paid a $5 forgetfulness fine for not stating that Thursday is her 43rd anniversary.
President Elaine was happy that we had such a wonderful program.
Program:
AG Carol Foley introduced the program the Iron Lung Torch Run.
DG George gave a history of Rotary’s campaign to eradicate polio. He gave encouraging news that no new poil cases have been seen in the world in the past five weeks.
He gave a history of the Iron Lung Torch Run.Two years ago, Rotary District 6950 (the Clearwater Florida region) secured a functional, like-new iron lung from the local school board. It has been used by clubs locally as a fund-raiser tool with modest success.
George Banning DG from 6890 (Tampa area) and Doug Palonder, DGN 6950 planned to use the iron lung in the same fashion as a “torch run” that you would find at the start of the Olympics. The goals were simple:
Raise public awareness of Rotary’s fight for polio eradication
Raise ONE MILLION Dollars for polio eradication
Promote the “Family of Rotary”
Have a Zone 33/34 Centennial Project that has a real impact on Rotary’s commitment
CELEBRATE ROTARY
They left the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area starting on June 5th just before International Convention in Chicago. The lung has a trailer built for it and paid for by DG George Banning with beautiful graphics on the side. The trailer also houses his beautiful 1937 Ford panel truck that has been dedicated to “Celebrating Rotary”. They traveled throughout Rotary zones 33 and 34 during those 10 days and filled the iron lung ceremoniously with “Rotary” secured dollars.
When they get to Chicago, they have secured a spot in the Centennial Parade as well as a place at the convention center. At the conclusion of the convention, they will donate the lung to Rotary International as a gift from zones 33 and 34... Glenn Estes and the convention committee are planning a special check ceremony. The goal is to raise $1,000,000 corporate dollars for polio eradication. With permission from the donor, they would like to send 20% of their donation to research involved with Post Polio Syndrome, the often over looked crippler of past polio victims.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test. Then we all filed outside and had our pictures taken in front of the iron lung.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What is the 168th country to become part of Rotary International?
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.
No Personal Privileges
Frequently, friends ask whether Rotarians receive special business benefits from their Rotary membership. Should Rotarians expect a special discount or some preferential service just because they are dealing with a fellow Rotarian?
The answer is clearly “no?’ The RI Manual of Procedure expressly states the Rotary position on this matter. The policy, originally approved by the RI Board of Directors in 1933, is that in business and professional relations “a Rotarian should not expect, and far less should a Rotarian ask for, more consideration or advantages from a fellow Rotarian than the latter would give to any other business or professional associate...Any use of the fellowship of Rotary as a means of gaining an advantage or profit is contrary to the spirit of Rotary.”
On the other hand, if new or increased business comes as the natural result of friendship created in Rotary, it is the same normal development that takes place outside of Rotary as well as inside, so it is not an infringement on the ethics of Rotary membership.
It is important to remember that the primary purpose of Rotary membership is to provide each member with a unique opportunity to serve others, and membership is not intended as a means for personal profit or special privileges.
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?
Facts about Fellowships
■ The first fellowship on record, Esperanto
— or Rotaria Amirkaro De Esperantistoj —
started in 1928, later disbanded, and
then reformed in the 1990s.
■ The longest continuing fellowship, the
International Yachting Fellowship of
Rotarians unfurled its sails in 1947 and
has charted trips all over the globe
ever since.
■ Founded in 1995, the Population and
Development Vocational Fellowship grew
to 4,500 members in just a few years,
making it the largest fellowship.
■ With members in more than half of the
countries of the Rotary world, Rotarians
on the Internet (ROTI) has the distinction of
being the most international fellow
Upcoming Programs
June 22 – Linda WorrellJune 29 – No MeetingJuly 6 –Classification Talk – Karen McCormackJuly 13 = Tony Kent of the Central Rappahannock Heritage CenterJuly 20 – International Officers VisitJuly 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/
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
June 22 Dave Varrelman Keith Dudley Maritza Walker
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
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
New member Carlos Melendez who joined our club today and his sponsor Karen McCormack.
The Rotary truck that carries the story of Rotary's campaign for polio eradication across the country.
Iron Lung Presentation on the History of Polio Eradication Campaign
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Monday, June 13, 2005
June 15 Stafford Rotary Highlighter
Stafford Rotary Meeting
June 8, 2005
President Elaine Farmer welcomed guests: Mark Smith’s guest Adam Garcia who is now with BB&T. Adam was a charter member of the North Stafford High School Interact Club; Mike Torosian’s guests Sharon Harrison and Margaret O’Brien; Shirley Heim’s guest Chelsea Patrick, vice-president of the Colonial Forge High Interact Club.
Announcements:
The joint board meeting will be held June 27.
President Elaine reminded everyone if they want to take advantage of the matching funds challenge she needs your $500 for the Foundation soon.
The installation banquet will be held June 30 at Seecobeck Hall at UMW.
There will be no meeting on Wednesday, June 29.
Next week the Iron Lung Torch Run will come through Fredericksburg and will be the program at our meeting.
Employee of the Quarter
Nicolette Ward introduced Mike Torosian’s nominees for this award, Sharon Harrison and Margaret O’Brien from the Union Bank and Trust. They work as a team. They were nominated because of their excellent work ethic, excellence at work and work in the community.
50-50
Jack Broome won the 50-50.
Nelda Mohr won the draw for the Progressive Jackpot, but didn’t get a Joker.
Happy Cup
Jack Broome was happy he won.
Brenda Gibbs is going to Arizona to see her children.
Karen McCormack has a new dog. She’s a collie-shepherd mix.
Ann Smith was happy about the announcement Shirley was about to make.
Mary Rose was happy that Vicki Lewis gave the new member orientation.
Nicolette Ward was happy for the guests.
Harrison Simpson is happy that he showed up early to be a greeter.
Vicki Lewis went to Jeff’s excellent new car wash.
Jim Herrera announced that is wife has completed her physical therapy and is doing much better.
Carole Green said Meghan met Jeff’s brother in Bangkok. Then she told us the sad news that Meghan had broken her leg and is being tested for epilepsy.
Carol Foley is happy about the torch run next week.
Aric Wagner is happy he has so many friends in Rotary.
Shirley was happy about her guests. There were 50,000 walkers at the Race for the Cure, and her daughter was one of them.
PE Randy Burdette joked that he was happy Aric thinks he has friends.
Mike Torosian was proud of his employees.
Rick Potter is home from a two week cruise in the Mediterranean.
Ralph Davis had a two week vacation with his grandson.
Fred Donahoe is just hapy to be here.
President Elaine said to keep Maritza Walker in our thoughts and prayers. She is having surgery this week.
Quiz:
Jim Herrera won.
Program:
Chelsea Patrick was one of the contestants in the Rotary Four Way Test Speech Contest. She gave her speech to us.
Shirley announced that the Colonial Forge High Interact Club had given $250 to the American Cancer Society, thus meeting our goal $10,000 for Relay for Life this year!
We had special entertainment. The Riverside Four is a Barbershop Quartet, members of the Fredericksburg Chapter of the SPEBSQSA, the Barbershop Harmony Society. They presented several wonderful numbers. Then Professor Pinksmith presented his rendition of Victor Borge’s hilarious “Punctutaion” routine. It was wonderful!
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What special Rotary month is June?
Where do the Happy Dollars go?
The answers 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.
Exchange of Club Banners
One of the colorful traditions of many Rotary clubs is the exchange of small banners, flags, or pennants. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners to exchange at make-up meetings as a token of friendship. Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive displays at club meetings and district events.
The Rotary International Board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange back in 1959 and encouraged participating clubs to ensure that the design of their banners is distinctive and expressive of the club’s community and country. It is recommended that banners include pictures, slogans, or designs portraying the territorial area of the club.
The Board was also mindful of the financial burden such exchanges may impose upon some clubs, especially in popular areas where many visitors make up and request to exchange banners. In all instances, clubs are cautioned to exercise discretion and moderation in the exchange of banners so that the financial obligations do not interfere with the basic service activities of the club.
Exchanging club banners is a very pleasant custom, especially when a creative and artistic banner tells an interesting story of community pride. The exchange of banners is a significant tradition of Rotary and serves as a tangible symbol of our international fellowship.
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?
Equatorial Guinea, a tiny nation comprising a sliver of continental territory and islands off the West African coast, became Rotary's 168th country with the charter of the Rotary Club of Malabo on 16 May.
Happy Birthday, June Babies!
Harrison Simpson June 11
Sandy Pratt June 12
Dave Varrelman June 27
Upcoming Programs
June 15 – Celebrate Rotary’s Work against Polio. View the traveling iron lung.
June 22 – Linda Worrell
June 29 – No Meeting
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/
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
June 15 Fred Donahoe Don Upperco,
June 22 Dave Varrelman Keith Dudley Maritza Walker
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
June 8, 2005
President Elaine Farmer welcomed guests: Mark Smith’s guest Adam Garcia who is now with BB&T. Adam was a charter member of the North Stafford High School Interact Club; Mike Torosian’s guests Sharon Harrison and Margaret O’Brien; Shirley Heim’s guest Chelsea Patrick, vice-president of the Colonial Forge High Interact Club.
Announcements:
The joint board meeting will be held June 27.
President Elaine reminded everyone if they want to take advantage of the matching funds challenge she needs your $500 for the Foundation soon.
The installation banquet will be held June 30 at Seecobeck Hall at UMW.
There will be no meeting on Wednesday, June 29.
Next week the Iron Lung Torch Run will come through Fredericksburg and will be the program at our meeting.
Employee of the Quarter
Nicolette Ward introduced Mike Torosian’s nominees for this award, Sharon Harrison and Margaret O’Brien from the Union Bank and Trust. They work as a team. They were nominated because of their excellent work ethic, excellence at work and work in the community.
50-50
Jack Broome won the 50-50.
Nelda Mohr won the draw for the Progressive Jackpot, but didn’t get a Joker.
Happy Cup
Jack Broome was happy he won.
Brenda Gibbs is going to Arizona to see her children.
Karen McCormack has a new dog. She’s a collie-shepherd mix.
Ann Smith was happy about the announcement Shirley was about to make.
Mary Rose was happy that Vicki Lewis gave the new member orientation.
Nicolette Ward was happy for the guests.
Harrison Simpson is happy that he showed up early to be a greeter.
Vicki Lewis went to Jeff’s excellent new car wash.
Jim Herrera announced that is wife has completed her physical therapy and is doing much better.
Carole Green said Meghan met Jeff’s brother in Bangkok. Then she told us the sad news that Meghan had broken her leg and is being tested for epilepsy.
Carol Foley is happy about the torch run next week.
Aric Wagner is happy he has so many friends in Rotary.
Shirley was happy about her guests. There were 50,000 walkers at the Race for the Cure, and her daughter was one of them.
PE Randy Burdette joked that he was happy Aric thinks he has friends.
Mike Torosian was proud of his employees.
Rick Potter is home from a two week cruise in the Mediterranean.
Ralph Davis had a two week vacation with his grandson.
Fred Donahoe is just hapy to be here.
President Elaine said to keep Maritza Walker in our thoughts and prayers. She is having surgery this week.
Quiz:
Jim Herrera won.
Program:
Chelsea Patrick was one of the contestants in the Rotary Four Way Test Speech Contest. She gave her speech to us.
Shirley announced that the Colonial Forge High Interact Club had given $250 to the American Cancer Society, thus meeting our goal $10,000 for Relay for Life this year!
We had special entertainment. The Riverside Four is a Barbershop Quartet, members of the Fredericksburg Chapter of the SPEBSQSA, the Barbershop Harmony Society. They presented several wonderful numbers. Then Professor Pinksmith presented his rendition of Victor Borge’s hilarious “Punctutaion” routine. It was wonderful!
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What special Rotary month is June?
Where do the Happy Dollars go?
The answers 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.
Exchange of Club Banners
One of the colorful traditions of many Rotary clubs is the exchange of small banners, flags, or pennants. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners to exchange at make-up meetings as a token of friendship. Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive displays at club meetings and district events.
The Rotary International Board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange back in 1959 and encouraged participating clubs to ensure that the design of their banners is distinctive and expressive of the club’s community and country. It is recommended that banners include pictures, slogans, or designs portraying the territorial area of the club.
The Board was also mindful of the financial burden such exchanges may impose upon some clubs, especially in popular areas where many visitors make up and request to exchange banners. In all instances, clubs are cautioned to exercise discretion and moderation in the exchange of banners so that the financial obligations do not interfere with the basic service activities of the club.
Exchanging club banners is a very pleasant custom, especially when a creative and artistic banner tells an interesting story of community pride. The exchange of banners is a significant tradition of Rotary and serves as a tangible symbol of our international fellowship.
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?
Equatorial Guinea, a tiny nation comprising a sliver of continental territory and islands off the West African coast, became Rotary's 168th country with the charter of the Rotary Club of Malabo on 16 May.
Happy Birthday, June Babies!
Harrison Simpson June 11
Sandy Pratt June 12
Dave Varrelman June 27
Upcoming Programs
June 15 – Celebrate Rotary’s Work against Polio. View the traveling iron lung.
June 22 – Linda Worrell
June 29 – No Meeting
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/
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
June 15 Fred Donahoe Don Upperco,
June 22 Dave Varrelman Keith Dudley Maritza Walker
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, June 06, 2005
Stafford Highlighter June 8, 2005
Stafford Rotary Meeting
June 1, 2005
We were the guests of the Interact Club of Colonial Forge High School with their faculty sponsor Joyce Steele and the Catering Class, led by their teacher Ms. McVey. We were served a delicious lunch of lasagna, salad and dessert. The table settings were beautiful, featuring Colonial Forge’s own specially designed china pattern. We were also entertained by the jazz ensemble from Colonial Forge High. It was wonderful to be treated so well.
President Elaine Farmer introduced Joyce Steele and Ms. Mcvey and later in the program introduced Dr. Lisa Martin, Colonial Forge principal.
Announcements:
Three Stafford Rotarians have taken the matching funds challenge and have given $500 to the Rotary Foundation in order to become Paul Harris Fellows. If anyone else wants to do this let President Elaine know right away. The paperwork must be completed by June 15.
We received a Partners in Education Award from Stafford County Public Schools.
Shirely Heim announced that Joyce Schaller, Interact sponsor at Stafford Senior High School, is leaving Stafford Public Schools for Prince William County. She’ll be teaching at Brentsville District High next year. The Interactors gave her a farewell party May 31. The new Stafford High principal is looking for a new faculty sponsor for Interact.
Shirley reported that we are awarding eight scholarships, two per high school. Almost all of the winners will also receive a presidential scholarship because they have completed 100 hours of community service this year.
50-50
Carol Foley won. Joan McLaughlin drew for the progressive jackpot, but did not get a Joker.
Happy Cup
Brenda Gibbs was happy to be at Colonial Forge and happy she had an entire weekend in her garden.
Joan McLaughlin was happy that her mom was visiting. She and Claire successfully took away her mom’s car keys. Any of you with elderly parents know what a terrible thing it is when the day comes that you know your parent must no longer drive, and what a relief it is to know they won’t be behind that wheel again.
Shirley was happy about the success of Relay for Life. Colonial Forge Interactors raised $1,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Shirley’s second happy dollar was for the first class operation that Colonial Forge’s catering class has. The student cooks and servers did an excellent job.
Shirley’s third happy dollar was for the Steele family because they do so many wonderful things for Rotary and for Interact.
Jeff Small has an Adopt-a-School project at his new car wash. The company will be featuring Donkeys on Parade, donkey statues decorated by local artists. Jeff is encouraging high school groups to decorate donkeys. The winning schools get $500. He also wants Stage Door Productions to sell ducks to raise money.
Nicolette Ward and PE Randy Burdett were both happy about the great lunch.
Carol Foley was happy about her son and daughter-in-law moving from Florida to Alexandria. So, all of her chicks are in the mid-Atlantic area now.
Mark Steele thanked the students and Dr. Martin for our special day at Colonial Forge. He reminded us that in July the international officers will be arriving. In London the Steeles met with the officer they had sponsored in 1998. He had just received the British Empire Cross.
Mary Rose had a big family get-together for Memorial Day.
Jeff Davis reminded us all to be thankful t our military personnel. Jeff’s son is now in Iraq.
Shirley mentioned that two of the Rotary speech contestants were from Colonial Forge.
Vicki Lewis was happy that she had attended at Rappahannock Pops orchestra concert over the weekend and recommended that we all attend their wonderful concerts.
President Elaine thanked Colonial Forge Interactors for inviting us.
Program:
Instead of a formal program each Rotarian and Interactor stood and introduced himself or herself.
Relay for Life Auction:
Judi Mohr baked six dozen Heath Bar chocolate chip cookies for Shirley to auction off. They were auctioned off in two batches of three dozen each. The first batch sold for $40. The second for $41. Shirley promises another auction next week.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What country became the 167th country in Rotary International?
The answers can be found in the June 1 bulletin posted here. 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.
Happy Dollars – This is a tradition in most Rotary Clubs. Our club’s Happy Dollars go to the Rotary Foundation. Each year we are usually happy enough to make at least two Paul Harris Fellows. So, share your happiness with everyone and support the Rotary Foundation.
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
Did You Know?
In November 2004 the World Fellowship of Rotarian Gourmets was approved by Rotary International. This group promotes fellowship by bringing Rotarians together for the preparation and enjoyment of fine foods from around the world. The group also assists in the relief of global hunger through food donation projects to countries in need.
The International Fellowship of Ballroom Dancing was approved by Rotary International. It was established through the efforts of the Rotary Club of Dunn Loring.
To find out more about Rotary International Fellowships visit the Rotary International Webpage on International Fellowships.
Upcoming Programs
June 8 – Club Forum/ Classification Talk Shirley Heim
June 15 – Celebrate Rotary’s Work against Polio. View the traveling iron lung.
June 22 – Linda Worrell
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/
HOW CAN DIVERSITY HELP ROTARY CLUBS THRIVE?
Barry Lucas, regional RI membership coordinator, replies:
I’m not keen on the word diversity — it smacks of political correctness — but let’s put that to one side and consider what it means to Rotary in practical terms.
Paul Harris said: “It is not the purpose of Rotary to make social, religious, or racial composites of its members. Rotary brings business and professional men differing in social status, religious beliefs, and nationality together in order that they may be more intelligible to each other and therefore more sympathetic and friendly and helpful.”
The intention to create a more diverse demographic membership is just as important today as it was when Paul Harris wrote those words almost 60 years ago, and yet some Rotarians still resist that concept. Why? Do we think that a child benefiting from Rotary service is worried about the class, creed, or gender of the person making that help possible?
We are proud, and rightly so, of the diversity of the Rotary family globally, but we must ensure that we promote that same diversity within our individual clubs. When Rotarians share a meal and fellowship with members from different backgrounds and cultures, the result is an acceptance of those differences and the development of friendship and understanding.
Rotary’s goals of world understanding and peace are advanced every time a Rotary club welcomes a new member who brings diversity into the club. Questions can be asked and answered over a Rotary meal between friends that may never be discussed between strangers. Diversity strengthens rather than weakens clubs. Only when a Rotary club reflects the racial, religious, cultural, and gender mix of the community it represents can it truly say that it has achieved Paul Harris’s vision for Rotary.
Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
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.
June 1, 2005
We were the guests of the Interact Club of Colonial Forge High School with their faculty sponsor Joyce Steele and the Catering Class, led by their teacher Ms. McVey. We were served a delicious lunch of lasagna, salad and dessert. The table settings were beautiful, featuring Colonial Forge’s own specially designed china pattern. We were also entertained by the jazz ensemble from Colonial Forge High. It was wonderful to be treated so well.
President Elaine Farmer introduced Joyce Steele and Ms. Mcvey and later in the program introduced Dr. Lisa Martin, Colonial Forge principal.
Announcements:
Three Stafford Rotarians have taken the matching funds challenge and have given $500 to the Rotary Foundation in order to become Paul Harris Fellows. If anyone else wants to do this let President Elaine know right away. The paperwork must be completed by June 15.
We received a Partners in Education Award from Stafford County Public Schools.
Shirely Heim announced that Joyce Schaller, Interact sponsor at Stafford Senior High School, is leaving Stafford Public Schools for Prince William County. She’ll be teaching at Brentsville District High next year. The Interactors gave her a farewell party May 31. The new Stafford High principal is looking for a new faculty sponsor for Interact.
Shirley reported that we are awarding eight scholarships, two per high school. Almost all of the winners will also receive a presidential scholarship because they have completed 100 hours of community service this year.
50-50
Carol Foley won. Joan McLaughlin drew for the progressive jackpot, but did not get a Joker.
Happy Cup
Brenda Gibbs was happy to be at Colonial Forge and happy she had an entire weekend in her garden.
Joan McLaughlin was happy that her mom was visiting. She and Claire successfully took away her mom’s car keys. Any of you with elderly parents know what a terrible thing it is when the day comes that you know your parent must no longer drive, and what a relief it is to know they won’t be behind that wheel again.
Shirley was happy about the success of Relay for Life. Colonial Forge Interactors raised $1,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Shirley’s second happy dollar was for the first class operation that Colonial Forge’s catering class has. The student cooks and servers did an excellent job.
Shirley’s third happy dollar was for the Steele family because they do so many wonderful things for Rotary and for Interact.
Jeff Small has an Adopt-a-School project at his new car wash. The company will be featuring Donkeys on Parade, donkey statues decorated by local artists. Jeff is encouraging high school groups to decorate donkeys. The winning schools get $500. He also wants Stage Door Productions to sell ducks to raise money.
Nicolette Ward and PE Randy Burdett were both happy about the great lunch.
Carol Foley was happy about her son and daughter-in-law moving from Florida to Alexandria. So, all of her chicks are in the mid-Atlantic area now.
Mark Steele thanked the students and Dr. Martin for our special day at Colonial Forge. He reminded us that in July the international officers will be arriving. In London the Steeles met with the officer they had sponsored in 1998. He had just received the British Empire Cross.
Mary Rose had a big family get-together for Memorial Day.
Jeff Davis reminded us all to be thankful t our military personnel. Jeff’s son is now in Iraq.
Shirley mentioned that two of the Rotary speech contestants were from Colonial Forge.
Vicki Lewis was happy that she had attended at Rappahannock Pops orchestra concert over the weekend and recommended that we all attend their wonderful concerts.
President Elaine thanked Colonial Forge Interactors for inviting us.
Program:
Instead of a formal program each Rotarian and Interactor stood and introduced himself or herself.
Relay for Life Auction:
Judi Mohr baked six dozen Heath Bar chocolate chip cookies for Shirley to auction off. They were auctioned off in two batches of three dozen each. The first batch sold for $40. The second for $41. Shirley promises another auction next week.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What country became the 167th country in Rotary International?
The answers can be found in the June 1 bulletin posted here. 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.
Happy Dollars – This is a tradition in most Rotary Clubs. Our club’s Happy Dollars go to the Rotary Foundation. Each year we are usually happy enough to make at least two Paul Harris Fellows. So, share your happiness with everyone and support the Rotary Foundation.
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
Did You Know?
In November 2004 the World Fellowship of Rotarian Gourmets was approved by Rotary International. This group promotes fellowship by bringing Rotarians together for the preparation and enjoyment of fine foods from around the world. The group also assists in the relief of global hunger through food donation projects to countries in need.
The International Fellowship of Ballroom Dancing was approved by Rotary International. It was established through the efforts of the Rotary Club of Dunn Loring.
To find out more about Rotary International Fellowships visit the Rotary International Webpage on International Fellowships.
Upcoming Programs
June 8 – Club Forum/ Classification Talk Shirley Heim
June 15 – Celebrate Rotary’s Work against Polio. View the traveling iron lung.
June 22 – Linda Worrell
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/
HOW CAN DIVERSITY HELP ROTARY CLUBS THRIVE?
Barry Lucas, regional RI membership coordinator, replies:
I’m not keen on the word diversity — it smacks of political correctness — but let’s put that to one side and consider what it means to Rotary in practical terms.
Paul Harris said: “It is not the purpose of Rotary to make social, religious, or racial composites of its members. Rotary brings business and professional men differing in social status, religious beliefs, and nationality together in order that they may be more intelligible to each other and therefore more sympathetic and friendly and helpful.”
The intention to create a more diverse demographic membership is just as important today as it was when Paul Harris wrote those words almost 60 years ago, and yet some Rotarians still resist that concept. Why? Do we think that a child benefiting from Rotary service is worried about the class, creed, or gender of the person making that help possible?
We are proud, and rightly so, of the diversity of the Rotary family globally, but we must ensure that we promote that same diversity within our individual clubs. When Rotarians share a meal and fellowship with members from different backgrounds and cultures, the result is an acceptance of those differences and the development of friendship and understanding.
Rotary’s goals of world understanding and peace are advanced every time a Rotary club welcomes a new member who brings diversity into the club. Questions can be asked and answered over a Rotary meal between friends that may never be discussed between strangers. Diversity strengthens rather than weakens clubs. Only when a Rotary club reflects the racial, religious, cultural, and gender mix of the community it represents can it truly say that it has achieved Paul Harris’s vision for Rotary.
Set-Up and Take Down Assignments
If you can’t make the meeting that day – plan ahead. Get a substitute.
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.
