Monday, December 19, 2005
Stafford Rotary Highlighter for December 21, 2005
Meeting of the Rotary Club of Stafford
December 14, 2005
President Randy Burdette presided and welcomed guests: Donald Duckworth, guest of PDG Sandy Duckworth and visiting Rotarians.
Quiz:
Vicki Lewis had the correct answer. The purpose of the annual club meeting is to elect club officers and directors for the next Rotary year.
Announcements:
Caroling will be held December 15. We’ll begin at Marion Manor. Meet at the Holiday Inn at 5 pm, or go straight to Marian Manor.
Carlos Melendez talked about the need to finalize the fruit sales books. If you have any outstanding payments please bring them in.
Shirley Heim talked about the Christmas gifts for nursing home residents without families. There are thirty-three residents who will be getting Christmas stockings from Stafford Rotary. We have collected over 300 books for the Book Buddies program. 88 Christmas stockings, hats and scarves are on the way to St. Petersburg Orphanage.
The district has requested nominations for district governor for the year 2008-09. The club nominated AG Carol Foley.
Program
The speaker was Barney Reilly, executive director of the Rappahannock Area YMCA, and Elizabeth Clark spoke to us about the plans for expansion of the programs of the Area YMCA. A new Y will open in North Stafford in 2006. It will have an Olympic size swimming pool. This new facility will soon be followed by a new YMCA in King George County and one in Carline County. Elizabeth Clark will be the director of the new Y in North Stafford. She thanked us all for the help Rotary gave to build the facility in Spotsylvania County. During the question and answer session Barney said that the YMCA is expanding its outreach to troubled youth and have new programs for outreach to the Hispanic community.
Visit the web sit to see what’s going on at our excellent area YMCA: http://www.family-ymca.org/
Happy Cup
No fines, but Ralph scolded Vicki and anyone else who thought there were no more meetings this year.
Chris Franklin appreciated all that the YMCA does for our community.
Joan McLaughlin said that her alternative ed students are Y members and benefit from the services.
Karen McCormack said her son has attended the teen venture camps and really enjoyed them.
PDG Graham and Carole are celebrating their thirty-third anniversary.
Carole said their daughter Tabitha is recovering.
Sandy Pratt is happy that her husband is coming home from his business travels.
PDG Sandy Duckworth said her son is coming up from Raleigh to attend the Redskins game with Donald.
Brenda Gibbs joked about getting ironing board elbow from ironing all of the stockings for Shirley. She’s going to Arizona to see her grandchildren at Christmas.
Shirley Heim was happy that the Y had given an adult membership for the Rotary tree and a family membership for the Rotaract tree. She especially appreciates the YMCA because they had the exercise machine she needed when her shoulder was broken. Shirley joked about her health problems keeping her from ironing and vacuuming. She announced that the kids at Gayle Middle School are making hats and scarves for the senior citizens. The new Interact Club at River Bend High School will be sponsored by both the Rappahannock and the Fredericksburg Rotary Clubs. Shirley reminded us to start looking for airplane ornaments for next year’s Festival tree.
Nicolette Ward was very happy that the Book Buddies program has done so well.
President Randy thanked Barney and Elizabeth for the program. He was happy to announce that his dad’s surgery went well, and his post operative tests were good.
The meeting concluded with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin and the Blog?
From what county is the Rotary International president for 2006-2007?
The answer can be found on our club blog http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
Rotary Float in the Rose Parade
The Rotary International float in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade is undoubtedly the largest public relations project of the Rotary clubs of the United States and Canada. Since 1924 a Rotary float has been entered 18 times including every year since 1981. The famous Pasadena, California, parade is seen by an estimated 125 million people via worldwide television.
Funds for the construction of the Rotary parade entry are voluntarily given by Rotarians and clubs in the U.S. and Canada. The cost of designing, constructing and flower covering a Rose Parade float begins at about $120,000.
A multi-district Rotary committee in Southern California coordinates planning of the Rotary float and provides hundreds of volunteer hours of service. The Rotary float must portray the annual parade theme, usually depicting one of the worldwide service programs of Rotary International.
Each New Year's Day, Rotarians take pride in seeing their attractive float and realize they have shared in its construction by contributing a dollar or two to this beautiful public relations project. Be sure to watch the Rose Parade on new Year’s Day to see the Rotary International float.
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin. 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/
Upcoming Programs
December 21 - Walt Kreutzer, long term care insurance
January 4....Kybecca Wines James Kyle Snyder
January 11 ...Servicepros Barry Robinson
January 18....Life Trainer Marsha Grimsley
January 25...Ziglar Performance Group Dean Cornish
Feb. 1 - Michael Quinn, Executive Director of Montpelier
Feb. 8 - Larry White, Video director for FBI training
Feb. 15- Helen C. Vanderland, CPA, Internal Audit Director, University of
Mary Washington
Feb. 22- Jimmie McGlone, Director of emergency response for DOE (Department of Energy)
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 your assigned day, please find a substitute.
December 7
T. Campbell, Nelda Mohr, Rusty Cowper, Jack Broome, Joan McLaughlin
December 14
Kathy Belcher, Fred Donahoe, Rick Potter, Sandy Pratt, Mary Rose
December 21
Mike Torosian, Sandy Duckworth, Harrison Simpson, Jeff Small, Don Upperco
January 4
Mary Rose, Trewitt Harding, Kathy Belcher, Anne Truong, Vicki Lewis
January 11
Ralph Sutton, Jack Broome, Fred Donahoe, Jeff Small, Nicolette Ward
January 18
Mike Torosian, Keith Dudley, Chris Franklin, Tim Baroody, Mark Smith
January 25
Buck Jacoby, Graham Green, Carole Green, Elaine Farmer, Mark Steele
February 1
T. Campbell, Joe Howard, Carlos Melendez, Sandy Duckworth, Dan Bender
February 8
Ralph Davis, Joan McLaughlin, Brenda Gibbs, Ken Clayman, Karen McCormack
February 15
Carol Foley, Rick Potter, Harrison Simpson, Sue Gibbs, Nelda Mohr
February 22
Don Uppercoe, Vicki Lewis, Nicolette Ward, Mark Smith, Shirley Heim
March 1
Mark Steele, Kathy Belcher, Dan Bender, Rusty Cowper, Eric Widener
March 8
Alethtea Cruz, Sandy Pratt, Mike Torosian, Anne Truong, T Campbell
March 15
Graham Green, Carole Green, Buck Jacoby, Rick Potter, Sandy Duckworth
March 22
Fred Donahoe, Mary Rose, Nelda Mohr, Joe Howard, Tim Baroody
March 29
Carlos Melendez, Elaine Farmer, Joan McLaughlin, Nicolette Ward, Keith Dudley
Other Important Dates to Remember
December Is Family of Rotary Month
January Is Rotary Awareness Month
February Is World Understanding Month
March 12-18, 2006 – World Rotaract Week
April Is Magazine Month
April 8, 2006 – Club leadership Training Seminar
April 27- 30, 2006 District Conference Holiday Inn - Fredericksburg, VA
June Is- Rotary Fellowships Month
June 11-14, 2006- Rotary International Annual Convention, Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
Rotary Grace
Oh God, our Father, we do ask
Thy blessing on our every task.
Thank you for this food we share,
Keep us always in your care.
Amen
December 14, 2005
President Randy Burdette presided and welcomed guests: Donald Duckworth, guest of PDG Sandy Duckworth and visiting Rotarians.
Quiz:
Vicki Lewis had the correct answer. The purpose of the annual club meeting is to elect club officers and directors for the next Rotary year.
Announcements:
Caroling will be held December 15. We’ll begin at Marion Manor. Meet at the Holiday Inn at 5 pm, or go straight to Marian Manor.
Carlos Melendez talked about the need to finalize the fruit sales books. If you have any outstanding payments please bring them in.
Shirley Heim talked about the Christmas gifts for nursing home residents without families. There are thirty-three residents who will be getting Christmas stockings from Stafford Rotary. We have collected over 300 books for the Book Buddies program. 88 Christmas stockings, hats and scarves are on the way to St. Petersburg Orphanage.
The district has requested nominations for district governor for the year 2008-09. The club nominated AG Carol Foley.
Program
The speaker was Barney Reilly, executive director of the Rappahannock Area YMCA, and Elizabeth Clark spoke to us about the plans for expansion of the programs of the Area YMCA. A new Y will open in North Stafford in 2006. It will have an Olympic size swimming pool. This new facility will soon be followed by a new YMCA in King George County and one in Carline County. Elizabeth Clark will be the director of the new Y in North Stafford. She thanked us all for the help Rotary gave to build the facility in Spotsylvania County. During the question and answer session Barney said that the YMCA is expanding its outreach to troubled youth and have new programs for outreach to the Hispanic community.
Visit the web sit to see what’s going on at our excellent area YMCA: http://www.family-ymca.org/
Happy Cup
No fines, but Ralph scolded Vicki and anyone else who thought there were no more meetings this year.
Chris Franklin appreciated all that the YMCA does for our community.
Joan McLaughlin said that her alternative ed students are Y members and benefit from the services.
Karen McCormack said her son has attended the teen venture camps and really enjoyed them.
PDG Graham and Carole are celebrating their thirty-third anniversary.
Carole said their daughter Tabitha is recovering.
Sandy Pratt is happy that her husband is coming home from his business travels.
PDG Sandy Duckworth said her son is coming up from Raleigh to attend the Redskins game with Donald.
Brenda Gibbs joked about getting ironing board elbow from ironing all of the stockings for Shirley. She’s going to Arizona to see her grandchildren at Christmas.
Shirley Heim was happy that the Y had given an adult membership for the Rotary tree and a family membership for the Rotaract tree. She especially appreciates the YMCA because they had the exercise machine she needed when her shoulder was broken. Shirley joked about her health problems keeping her from ironing and vacuuming. She announced that the kids at Gayle Middle School are making hats and scarves for the senior citizens. The new Interact Club at River Bend High School will be sponsored by both the Rappahannock and the Fredericksburg Rotary Clubs. Shirley reminded us to start looking for airplane ornaments for next year’s Festival tree.
Nicolette Ward was very happy that the Book Buddies program has done so well.
President Randy thanked Barney and Elizabeth for the program. He was happy to announce that his dad’s surgery went well, and his post operative tests were good.
The meeting concluded with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin and the Blog?
From what county is the Rotary International president for 2006-2007?
The answer can be found on our club blog http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
Rotary Float in the Rose Parade
The Rotary International float in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade is undoubtedly the largest public relations project of the Rotary clubs of the United States and Canada. Since 1924 a Rotary float has been entered 18 times including every year since 1981. The famous Pasadena, California, parade is seen by an estimated 125 million people via worldwide television.
Funds for the construction of the Rotary parade entry are voluntarily given by Rotarians and clubs in the U.S. and Canada. The cost of designing, constructing and flower covering a Rose Parade float begins at about $120,000.
A multi-district Rotary committee in Southern California coordinates planning of the Rotary float and provides hundreds of volunteer hours of service. The Rotary float must portray the annual parade theme, usually depicting one of the worldwide service programs of Rotary International.
Each New Year's Day, Rotarians take pride in seeing their attractive float and realize they have shared in its construction by contributing a dollar or two to this beautiful public relations project. Be sure to watch the Rose Parade on new Year’s Day to see the Rotary International float.
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin. 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/
Upcoming Programs
December 21 - Walt Kreutzer, long term care insurance
January 4....Kybecca Wines James Kyle Snyder
January 11 ...Servicepros Barry Robinson
January 18....Life Trainer Marsha Grimsley
January 25...Ziglar Performance Group Dean Cornish
Feb. 1 - Michael Quinn, Executive Director of Montpelier
Feb. 8 - Larry White, Video director for FBI training
Feb. 15- Helen C. Vanderland, CPA, Internal Audit Director, University of
Mary Washington
Feb. 22- Jimmie McGlone, Director of emergency response for DOE (Department of Energy)
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 your assigned day, please find a substitute.
December 7
T. Campbell, Nelda Mohr, Rusty Cowper, Jack Broome, Joan McLaughlin
December 14
Kathy Belcher, Fred Donahoe, Rick Potter, Sandy Pratt, Mary Rose
December 21
Mike Torosian, Sandy Duckworth, Harrison Simpson, Jeff Small, Don Upperco
January 4
Mary Rose, Trewitt Harding, Kathy Belcher, Anne Truong, Vicki Lewis
January 11
Ralph Sutton, Jack Broome, Fred Donahoe, Jeff Small, Nicolette Ward
January 18
Mike Torosian, Keith Dudley, Chris Franklin, Tim Baroody, Mark Smith
January 25
Buck Jacoby, Graham Green, Carole Green, Elaine Farmer, Mark Steele
February 1
T. Campbell, Joe Howard, Carlos Melendez, Sandy Duckworth, Dan Bender
February 8
Ralph Davis, Joan McLaughlin, Brenda Gibbs, Ken Clayman, Karen McCormack
February 15
Carol Foley, Rick Potter, Harrison Simpson, Sue Gibbs, Nelda Mohr
February 22
Don Uppercoe, Vicki Lewis, Nicolette Ward, Mark Smith, Shirley Heim
March 1
Mark Steele, Kathy Belcher, Dan Bender, Rusty Cowper, Eric Widener
March 8
Alethtea Cruz, Sandy Pratt, Mike Torosian, Anne Truong, T Campbell
March 15
Graham Green, Carole Green, Buck Jacoby, Rick Potter, Sandy Duckworth
March 22
Fred Donahoe, Mary Rose, Nelda Mohr, Joe Howard, Tim Baroody
March 29
Carlos Melendez, Elaine Farmer, Joan McLaughlin, Nicolette Ward, Keith Dudley
Other Important Dates to Remember
December Is Family of Rotary Month
January Is Rotary Awareness Month
February Is World Understanding Month
March 12-18, 2006 – World Rotaract Week
April Is Magazine Month
April 8, 2006 – Club leadership Training Seminar
April 27- 30, 2006 District Conference Holiday Inn - Fredericksburg, VA
June Is- Rotary Fellowships Month
June 11-14, 2006- Rotary International Annual Convention, Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
Rotary Grace
Oh God, our Father, we do ask
Thy blessing on our every task.
Thank you for this food we share,
Keep us always in your care.
Amen
Monday, December 12, 2005
Stafford Rotary Highlighter for December 14, 2005
Meeting of the Rotary Club of Stafford
December 7, 2005
President Randy Burdette presided and welcomed guests: Donald Duckworth, guest of PDG Sandy Duckworth and visiting Rotarian Jim Lewis.
Quiz:
Rick Potter was the first to speak up with the correct answer. December is Family of Rotary Month.
Announcements:
Brenda Gibbs announced that we would be giving Christmas stockings for people living in nursing homes. Shirley will be organizing the shopping. Everyone was asked to contribute. On December 17 we’ll pick up the food baskets at T’s company and distribute Christmas gifts.
Caroling will be held December 15. We’ll begin at Marion Manor. Meet at the Holiday Inn at 5 pm, or go straight to Marian Manor.
Membership
AG Carol Foley spoke about membership. She stressed how important it is for us to continue to grow. Invite potential members to Rotary. Bring at least one potential member to Rotary. Check with Carol about classifications.
PE Aric Wagner reported on the membership breakout session at the Rotary Leadership Institute. There are new rules for membership. People may ask to become members of Rotary. Talk to the membership chair before talking to the prospective member about joining. Aric suggested that we have induction of new members on a quarterly basis, making it a special event. Remember to invite potential members to social events.
Annual Club Meeting:
T. Campbell gave a report from the nominating committee.
President Elect- Ralph Sutton
Secretary – Rusty Cowper
Treasurer – Rick Potter
Directors:
Shirley Heim
Fred Donahoe
Chris Franklin
Dan Bender
Mark Steele
Ann Smith
Nicolette Ward
The slate of officers was elected unanimously.
Fines
Ralph fined everyone who wore red today. Ralph promised no more fines for the rest of the year.
Happy Cup
Jeff Small was happy it snowed because everyone is going to need a carwash now.
Jim Lewis was happy to visit.
Mark Smith said he was just happy.
Carlos Melendez thanked everyone for doing so well on the fruit sales. Fred Donahoe was the top seller. He thanked T. for chairing the nominating committee.
Rusty loaned Joan a dollar for the Happy Cup, but she had to fine herself for a secret infraction. (Hmmm!)
T. Campbell thanked the nominating committee and the newly elected board members.
Fred Donahoe is very happy that Penn State is going to the Orange Bowl, but he’s sorry they won’t get a chance to beat Virginia Tech.
Rick Potter is glad that Ralph will be president elect.
Jeff Davis was happy that Navy beat Army.
Kathy Belcher said her son liked the tangerines we sold so much he ate nine of them at one time. She’s going to China to visit her other son.
Mark Steele made a joke about UVA.
Sandy Pratt enjoyed selling fruit.
PDG Sandy Duckworth had a great time in Honolulu, but they’re glad to be home. Sandy came to meeting wearing a beautiful lei.
Ralph Sutton said he’s happy to serve the club.
Karen McCormack said it’s good to be with Rotary friends at Christmas when you miss being with your family.
Ralph Davis joked that next year he will make it a personal mission to find a husband for Karen.
President Randy announced that Wings, Wheels and Ducks will be held Sunday, September 24. It will probably be even bigger than last year’s event.
The meeting concluded with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin and the Blog?
What is the purpose of the annual club meeting?
The answer can be found on our club blog http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE TEAM SELECTED
Congratulations are extended to the following members of the 2006 District 7610 GSE Team, who will represent our District in Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine (District 2230) from May 12 to June 10, 2006:
Ann Christine Steele (“Ann”)—Rotary Club of Fair Lakes, sponsor (Vocation: Civil/Infrastructure Engineer responsible for construction and project management of an environmental research project in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest)
Sara Ann Menlove (“Sara”)—Rotary Club of Fair Lakes, sponsor (Vocation: U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs: Monitoring and State Improvement Planning)
Robert Seth Billings (“Seth”)—Rotary Club of West Springfield, sponsor (Vocation: Foreign Service Institute with specialized interest in former Soviet states)
Harsha Ramachandra Rao (“Harsha”)—Rotary Club of Dulles, sponsor (Vocation: Vice President of Technology and Team Leader of technology architects responsible for reengineering airlines’ fares and rules system)
Jerrold Lee Foltz (“Jerry”)—Rotary Club of Dulles (Team Leader) (Vocation: Associate Conference Minister, United Church of Christ, Central Atlantic Conference, with responsibility for 40 churches and pastors in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania)
Thanks are also extended to all of the Rotary Clubs who sponsored each of the excellent applicants considered for appointment to the team this year.
The GSE Team from District 2230 will visit District 7610 from mid-April to mid-May 2006. If you are interested in participating in the exchange, whether as a host family, to organize a vocational event, or to plan a cultural outing, please contact GSE Inbound Team Chair Jo Anne Johnson at 703-207-0300 x103 or eraexec@nvar.com as soon as possible.
The Group Study Exchange (GSE) program of The Rotary Foundation is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women between the ages of 25 and 40, who are in the early years of their professional lives. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. Team members experience the host country's institutions and ways of life, observe their own vocations as practiced abroad, develop professional relationships, and exchange ideas. Team members stay with Rotarian host families during their stay, through which they develop lasting personal friendships and observe the international host country’s culture on a personal level.
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
Selecting a President
Each year, a distinguished Rotarian is selected as the worldwide president of Rotary International. The process begins one year in advance when a 17-person nominating committee is elected from separate zones of the world. To qualify for the nominating committee, a Rotarian must have served on the RI Board of Directors. If there is no past director able to serve from the zone, a past trustee of The Rotary Foundation or a past governor who has served on an RI committee may be appointed to the nominating committee.
The nominating committee may consider all former RI directors for the presidential candidate. Members of the nominating committee and current directors are not eligible. Any Rotary club may suggest the name of a former RI director to the committee for consideration.
The committee convenes in September to select the Rotarian to be the presidential nominee, whose name is announced to all clubs. Any Rotary club may make an additional nomination before 1 December, which must then be endorsed by one percent of all the Rotary clubs of the world (about 300). If such an event occurs, an election is held by mail ballot. If no additional nomination is presented by the clubs, the person selected by the nominating committee is declared to be the president-nominee. From that point on, that special Rotarian and spouse will spend more than a year in preparation and then a year serving the Rotarians of the world as the international president.
The President Elect of Rotary International for 2006-07 is William B. Boyd of New Zealand.
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
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/
Upcoming Programs
December 14 - Barney Reilly, Rappahannock YMCA.
December 21 - Walt Kreutzer, long term care insurance
January 4....Kybecca Wines James Kyle Snyder
January 11 ...Servicepros Barry Robinson
January 18....Life Trainer Marsha Grimsley
January 25...Ziglar Performance Group Dean Cornish
Feb. 1 - Michael Quinn, Executive Director of Montpelier
Feb. 8 - Larry White, Video director for FBI training
Feb. 15- Helen C. Vanderland, CPA, Internal Audit Director, University of
Mary Washington
Feb. 22- Jimmie McGlone, Director of emergency response for DOE (Department of Energy)
Shop Online and Support the Rotary Foundation
http://www.careclicks.com/group.php?groupID=116 Rotary International is pleased to offer you convenient savings at nearly 1,200 quality merchants through its partnership with CareClicks.com. A percentage of your purchases from participating merchants will support The Rotary Foundation. The amount of the contribution is listed as a percentage or dollar amount next to each merchant’s description. The lower amount is guaranteed, while the higher amount reflects a volume-based bonus. Please bookmark this page for future access; you will need to use it as the starting point for your online shopping so that your purchases will be properly credited to The Rotary Foundation. You may also contribute directly to The Rotary Foundation, by making your contribution online. And be sure to visit Shop@Rotary.org to purchase a variety of Rotary-related items.
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 your assigned day, please find a substitute.
December 14
Kathy Belcher, Fred Donahoe, Rick Potter, Sandy Pratt, Mary Rose
December 21
Mike Torosian, Sandy Duckworth, Harrison Simpson, Jeff Small, Don Upperco
December 28
Buck Jacoby, Dan Bender, Tim Baroody, Nicolette Ward, Karen McCormack
Other Important Dates to Remember
December Is Family of Rotary Month
December 15 – Christmas Caroling at Nursing Homes
December 17 – Deliver Christmas baskets
January Is Rotary Awareness Month
February Is World Understanding Month
March 12-18, 2006 – World Rotaract Week
April Is Magazine Month
April 8, 2006 – Club leadership Training Seminar
April 27- 30, 2006 District Conference Holiday Inn - Fredericksburg, VA
June Is- Rotary Fellowships Month
June 11-14, 2006- Rotary International Annual Convention, Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
Rotary Grace
Oh God, our Father, we do ask
Thy blessing on our every task.
Thank you for this food we share,
Keep us always in your care.
Amen
December 7, 2005
President Randy Burdette presided and welcomed guests: Donald Duckworth, guest of PDG Sandy Duckworth and visiting Rotarian Jim Lewis.
Quiz:
Rick Potter was the first to speak up with the correct answer. December is Family of Rotary Month.
Announcements:
Brenda Gibbs announced that we would be giving Christmas stockings for people living in nursing homes. Shirley will be organizing the shopping. Everyone was asked to contribute. On December 17 we’ll pick up the food baskets at T’s company and distribute Christmas gifts.
Caroling will be held December 15. We’ll begin at Marion Manor. Meet at the Holiday Inn at 5 pm, or go straight to Marian Manor.
Membership
AG Carol Foley spoke about membership. She stressed how important it is for us to continue to grow. Invite potential members to Rotary. Bring at least one potential member to Rotary. Check with Carol about classifications.
PE Aric Wagner reported on the membership breakout session at the Rotary Leadership Institute. There are new rules for membership. People may ask to become members of Rotary. Talk to the membership chair before talking to the prospective member about joining. Aric suggested that we have induction of new members on a quarterly basis, making it a special event. Remember to invite potential members to social events.
Annual Club Meeting:
T. Campbell gave a report from the nominating committee.
President Elect- Ralph Sutton
Secretary – Rusty Cowper
Treasurer – Rick Potter
Directors:
Shirley Heim
Fred Donahoe
Chris Franklin
Dan Bender
Mark Steele
Ann Smith
Nicolette Ward
The slate of officers was elected unanimously.
Fines
Ralph fined everyone who wore red today. Ralph promised no more fines for the rest of the year.
Happy Cup
Jeff Small was happy it snowed because everyone is going to need a carwash now.
Jim Lewis was happy to visit.
Mark Smith said he was just happy.
Carlos Melendez thanked everyone for doing so well on the fruit sales. Fred Donahoe was the top seller. He thanked T. for chairing the nominating committee.
Rusty loaned Joan a dollar for the Happy Cup, but she had to fine herself for a secret infraction. (Hmmm!)
T. Campbell thanked the nominating committee and the newly elected board members.
Fred Donahoe is very happy that Penn State is going to the Orange Bowl, but he’s sorry they won’t get a chance to beat Virginia Tech.
Rick Potter is glad that Ralph will be president elect.
Jeff Davis was happy that Navy beat Army.
Kathy Belcher said her son liked the tangerines we sold so much he ate nine of them at one time. She’s going to China to visit her other son.
Mark Steele made a joke about UVA.
Sandy Pratt enjoyed selling fruit.
PDG Sandy Duckworth had a great time in Honolulu, but they’re glad to be home. Sandy came to meeting wearing a beautiful lei.
Ralph Sutton said he’s happy to serve the club.
Karen McCormack said it’s good to be with Rotary friends at Christmas when you miss being with your family.
Ralph Davis joked that next year he will make it a personal mission to find a husband for Karen.
President Randy announced that Wings, Wheels and Ducks will be held Sunday, September 24. It will probably be even bigger than last year’s event.
The meeting concluded with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin and the Blog?
What is the purpose of the annual club meeting?
The answer can be found on our club blog http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE TEAM SELECTED
Congratulations are extended to the following members of the 2006 District 7610 GSE Team, who will represent our District in Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine (District 2230) from May 12 to June 10, 2006:
Ann Christine Steele (“Ann”)—Rotary Club of Fair Lakes, sponsor (Vocation: Civil/Infrastructure Engineer responsible for construction and project management of an environmental research project in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest)
Sara Ann Menlove (“Sara”)—Rotary Club of Fair Lakes, sponsor (Vocation: U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs: Monitoring and State Improvement Planning)
Robert Seth Billings (“Seth”)—Rotary Club of West Springfield, sponsor (Vocation: Foreign Service Institute with specialized interest in former Soviet states)
Harsha Ramachandra Rao (“Harsha”)—Rotary Club of Dulles, sponsor (Vocation: Vice President of Technology and Team Leader of technology architects responsible for reengineering airlines’ fares and rules system)
Jerrold Lee Foltz (“Jerry”)—Rotary Club of Dulles (Team Leader) (Vocation: Associate Conference Minister, United Church of Christ, Central Atlantic Conference, with responsibility for 40 churches and pastors in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania)
Thanks are also extended to all of the Rotary Clubs who sponsored each of the excellent applicants considered for appointment to the team this year.
The GSE Team from District 2230 will visit District 7610 from mid-April to mid-May 2006. If you are interested in participating in the exchange, whether as a host family, to organize a vocational event, or to plan a cultural outing, please contact GSE Inbound Team Chair Jo Anne Johnson at 703-207-0300 x103 or eraexec@nvar.com as soon as possible.
The Group Study Exchange (GSE) program of The Rotary Foundation is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women between the ages of 25 and 40, who are in the early years of their professional lives. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. Team members experience the host country's institutions and ways of life, observe their own vocations as practiced abroad, develop professional relationships, and exchange ideas. Team members stay with Rotarian host families during their stay, through which they develop lasting personal friendships and observe the international host country’s culture on a personal level.
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
Selecting a President
Each year, a distinguished Rotarian is selected as the worldwide president of Rotary International. The process begins one year in advance when a 17-person nominating committee is elected from separate zones of the world. To qualify for the nominating committee, a Rotarian must have served on the RI Board of Directors. If there is no past director able to serve from the zone, a past trustee of The Rotary Foundation or a past governor who has served on an RI committee may be appointed to the nominating committee.
The nominating committee may consider all former RI directors for the presidential candidate. Members of the nominating committee and current directors are not eligible. Any Rotary club may suggest the name of a former RI director to the committee for consideration.
The committee convenes in September to select the Rotarian to be the presidential nominee, whose name is announced to all clubs. Any Rotary club may make an additional nomination before 1 December, which must then be endorsed by one percent of all the Rotary clubs of the world (about 300). If such an event occurs, an election is held by mail ballot. If no additional nomination is presented by the clubs, the person selected by the nominating committee is declared to be the president-nominee. From that point on, that special Rotarian and spouse will spend more than a year in preparation and then a year serving the Rotarians of the world as the international president.
The President Elect of Rotary International for 2006-07 is William B. Boyd of New Zealand.
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
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/
Upcoming Programs
December 14 - Barney Reilly, Rappahannock YMCA.
December 21 - Walt Kreutzer, long term care insurance
January 4....Kybecca Wines James Kyle Snyder
January 11 ...Servicepros Barry Robinson
January 18....Life Trainer Marsha Grimsley
January 25...Ziglar Performance Group Dean Cornish
Feb. 1 - Michael Quinn, Executive Director of Montpelier
Feb. 8 - Larry White, Video director for FBI training
Feb. 15- Helen C. Vanderland, CPA, Internal Audit Director, University of
Mary Washington
Feb. 22- Jimmie McGlone, Director of emergency response for DOE (Department of Energy)
Shop Online and Support the Rotary Foundation
http://www.careclicks.com/group.php?groupID=116 Rotary International is pleased to offer you convenient savings at nearly 1,200 quality merchants through its partnership with CareClicks.com. A percentage of your purchases from participating merchants will support The Rotary Foundation. The amount of the contribution is listed as a percentage or dollar amount next to each merchant’s description. The lower amount is guaranteed, while the higher amount reflects a volume-based bonus. Please bookmark this page for future access; you will need to use it as the starting point for your online shopping so that your purchases will be properly credited to The Rotary Foundation. You may also contribute directly to The Rotary Foundation, by making your contribution online. And be sure to visit Shop@Rotary.org to purchase a variety of Rotary-related items.
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 your assigned day, please find a substitute.
December 14
Kathy Belcher, Fred Donahoe, Rick Potter, Sandy Pratt, Mary Rose
December 21
Mike Torosian, Sandy Duckworth, Harrison Simpson, Jeff Small, Don Upperco
December 28
Buck Jacoby, Dan Bender, Tim Baroody, Nicolette Ward, Karen McCormack
Other Important Dates to Remember
December Is Family of Rotary Month
December 15 – Christmas Caroling at Nursing Homes
December 17 – Deliver Christmas baskets
January Is Rotary Awareness Month
February Is World Understanding Month
March 12-18, 2006 – World Rotaract Week
April Is Magazine Month
April 8, 2006 – Club leadership Training Seminar
April 27- 30, 2006 District Conference Holiday Inn - Fredericksburg, VA
June Is- Rotary Fellowships Month
June 11-14, 2006- Rotary International Annual Convention, Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
Rotary Grace
Oh God, our Father, we do ask
Thy blessing on our every task.
Thank you for this food we share,
Keep us always in your care.
Amen
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
The Stafford Highlighter for December 7, 2005
A Message from our Rotary Foundation Chair
The following individuals have become sustaining members through their donation of $100 to The Rotary Foundation as of today: (out of 45 members). Congratulations to those who have contributed so generously.
1. Chris Franklin
2. Anne Troung
3. Nicolette Ward
4. Karen McCormack
5. Vicki Thorpe (not currently a member)
6. Joan McLaughlin
7. Truitt Harding
8. Ralph Davis
9. Sandy Pratt – Additional PHF
10. Carol Foley
11. Kathy Belcher
12. Rick Potter – Additional PHF
13. Shirley Heim
14. Sandy Duckworth
15. Mary Rose
16. Eric Widener
17. Mark Smith
18. Nelda Mohr
19. Ann Smith
The Rotary Foundation funds many worthwhile projects around the world. Our commitment as Rotarians is not only to support our local club, but to support our Foundation as well. Please remember that our club receives some of your contributions in the form of Matching Grants.
Our club’s goal for this year is 100% Sustaining Members. The rest of the club needs to join this list. Please continue to forward your contributions to Joan McLaughlin, Foundation Chair.
Meeting of the Rotary Club of Stafford
November 30, 2005
President Randy Burdette presided and welcomed guests: Former Rotarian Richard Lyall, Buddy Schofield, guest of Shirley Heim; Buzz Belcher, guest of Kathy Belcher; Julie the party planner, guest of Mark Smith; former Rotarian Mark Osborn. Visiting Rotarians were Jim Herrera, John Atkins, and Park Pierson from the Rappahannock Rotary.
Quiz:
Kathy Belcher had the answer. You can help the Rotary Foundation by shopping through CareClicks.com.
Announcements:
Shirley Heim announced that our tree “The Doctors Are In” sold for $1,200. The Rotaract Tree sold for $1,100. Shirley has picked next year’s theme for our tree. “Come Fly with Me”. She said the Book Buddies project needed 55 more children’s books. She received money enough for that goal by the end of the meeting.
Richard Lyall presented a book of table graces that his late father-in-law had collected. Your bulletin editor will endeavor to put some of them in the bulletin each week.
Jim Herrera gave a presentation about an international project the Rappahannock Rotary has undertaken. It is to supply a medical vehicle for a neighborhood in Quito, Ecuador. The Rotary Club in Quito is working with them on this project. They would like Stafford and Fredericksburg Rotary Clubs to join them. Jim is now serving as the District Youth Exchange Chairman.
Carol Foley reminded us to invite former Stafford Rotarians to our Christmas party. We want these people to return to us as soon as their schedules allow.
Mark Smith reminded everyone of the Christmas party December 9 at 6 pm at Colonial Circuits.
Brenda Gibbs announced the families who will be receiving Christmas gifts. She encouraged everyone to take at least two children. We will deliver gifts on December 17.
Carol Foley made an appeal for a bike for Alfred Moon, an employee at Loews who is a refugee from the Sudan. His bike was his only means of transportation, and it was stolen. Mary Rose pledged a bike for Mr. Moon.
Induction of New Member
We happily inducted Joe Howard, the new Stafford County Attorney, into the club. Joe was sponsored by T. Campbell. He’s a former Kiwanian, so he’s already been teased about moving up to a classier organization. Welcome to Rotary, Joe!
Program
The program was a very entertaining classification talk by Chris Franklin. What a great way to get to know your fellow club members! Chris was born in Newburg, New York, but grew in Kansas on a cattle ranch. He decided at a young age that he did not want to work with cattle all of his life, and he wanted to live in a city. He attended the University of Buffalo and the University of Richmond Law School. He worked for the Fredericksburg Public defenders Office while he was in law school. He prefers working in civil law. He joined a Fredericksburg law firm, Parrish, Houck and Franklin, after graduating from law school. He is married and has a brand new baby boy.
Scarf and Mitten Show
Students at Gayle Middle School sewed the mittens and scarves for the children at Orphanage #46 in St. Petersburg. Joan’s company ERI donated the polar fleece for the project. The students modeled some of the eighty-five hats and scarves they made. The faculty at Gayle integrated this project into the curriculum. Shirley announced that the Christmas stockings with toys have been purchased, and gift, scarves and hats will get to Russia in time for Christmas.
Happy Cup
Mary Rose had 17 people for dinner on Thanksgiving. Everyone was wonderful.
Aric Wagner helped John Atkins sell tickets to the Rappahannock Rotary annual pancake breakfast. He and Carlos attended the Rotary Leadership Institute. He told about Carlos being the only one in the class who assisted a fellow Rotarian who was blind.
Richard Lyall was happy he was able to visit us. His business continues to keep him busy all the time.
Eric Widener went to Abingdon to see his family, and he’s going to go to Disney World.
Shirley Heim announced that we had reached our Book Buddies goal. Last Monday she arranged for patients from Outlook Point to attend the Festival of Trees. They really enjoyed it.
Kathy Belcher was happy to have her husband visit.
Brenda Gibbs is going to see her daughter in Arizona after Christmas. Her son-in-law got another promotion. Yeah, GEICO!
Sandy Pratt had a great Thanksgiving and enjoyed the Festival of Trees. On a sad note she told she had to put her dog to sleep this weekend.
Carols said the fruit sales were great this year.
Sue Gibbs announced that the Hilton Garden Hotel is finally open.
Mark Smith thanked Julie for her help in planning our Christmas party.
PDG Graham announced that the Green Family Band will once again be playing at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree.
Mark Osborn said he was always happy to visit the best club in the district.
Nelda Mohr reminded everyone that Katie is conducting Handel’s Messiah on December 3 and 4.
Nicolette Ward is going back to Jamaica this Christmas.
Joe Howard said he was very happy to have joined this club.
The meeting concluded with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin and the Blog?
What is the special Rotary designation for December?
Message from Al
Joan received a Christmas message from Al Brewster. He’s busy in his new club and has been nominated for their board of directors this year. This week, of course, he and Susie are on their annual ski trip to Colorado. Al emailed me with the news that he reads our club blog and keeps up with our activities. His new Rotary club in California is certainly lucky to have him.
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
December Is Family of Rotary Month
This month offers opportunities to strengthen the ties within our club. Here are some suggested goals for the Family of Rotary.
Visit sick Rotarians in their homes and ensure any needs are met
Promote membership retention
Promote diversity of membership in clubs
Encourage spouses, children, and parents of Rotarians to participate in service projects
Keep in contact with former club members and invite them to club functions.
Encourage spouses and adult children of Rotarians to join Rotary
Maintain relationships with the family of deceased Rotarians and spouses
Support the family of deceased Rotarians in their times of need
Encourage the family of deceased Rotarians to continue their involvement with Rotary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
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/
Upcoming Programs
December 7 – Annual Club Meeting
December 14 - Walt Kreutzer, long term care insurance
December 21 - Barney Reilly, Rappahannock YMCA.
January 4....Kybecca Wines James Kyle Snyder
January 11 ...Servicepros Barry Robinson
January 18....Life Trainer Marsha Grimsley
January 25...Ziglar Performance Group Dean Cornish
Feb. 1 - Michael Quinn, Executive Director of Montpelier
Feb. 8 Larry White, Video director for FBI training
Feb. 15 Helen C. Vanderland, CPA, Internal Audit Director, University of
Mary Washington
Feb. 22 Jimmie McGlone, Director of emergency response for DOE (Department of Energy)
Shop Online and Support the Rotary Foundation
http://www.careclicks.com/group.php?groupID=116 Rotary International is pleased to offer you convenient savings at nearly 1,200 quality merchants through its partnership with CareClicks.com. A percentage of your purchases from participating merchants will support The Rotary Foundation. The amount of the contribution is listed as a percentage or dollar amount next to each merchant’s description. The lower amount is guaranteed, while the higher amount reflects a volume-based bonus. Please bookmark this page for future access; you will need to use it as the starting point for your online shopping so that your purchases will be properly credited to The Rotary Foundation. You may also contribute directly to The Rotary Foundation, by making your contribution online. And be sure to visit Shop@Rotary.org to purchase a variety of Rotary-related items.
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 your assigned day, please find a substitute.
December 7
T. Campbell, Nelda Mohr, Rusty Cowper, Jack Broome, Joan McLaughlin
December 14
Kathy Belcher, Fred Donahoe, Rick Potter, Sandy Pratt, Mary Rose
December 21
Mike Torosian, Sandy Duckworth, Harrison Simpson, Jeff Small, Don Upperco
December 28
Buck Jacoby, Dan Bender, Tim Baroody, Nicolette Ward, Karen McCormack
Other Important Dates to Remember
December Is Family of Rotary Month
December 9 – Christmas Party at Colonial Circuits
December 15 – Christmas Caroling at Nursing Homes
December 17 – Deliver Christmas baskets
January Is Rotary Awareness Month
February Is World Understanding Month
March 12-18, 2006 – World Rotaract Week
April Is Magazine Month
April 8, 2006 – Club leadership Training Seminar
April 27- 30, 2006 District Conference Holiday Inn - Fredericksburg, VA
June Is Rotary Fellowships Month
June 11-14, 2006- Rotary International Annual Convention, Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
Rotary Grace
For the sunshine on a lake,
For the taste of chocolate cake,
For the smell of baking bread,
For the leaves when they turn red,
For pleasure great and pleasures small,
We give You thanks, Lord, one and all.
Amen
The following individuals have become sustaining members through their donation of $100 to The Rotary Foundation as of today: (out of 45 members). Congratulations to those who have contributed so generously.
1. Chris Franklin
2. Anne Troung
3. Nicolette Ward
4. Karen McCormack
5. Vicki Thorpe (not currently a member)
6. Joan McLaughlin
7. Truitt Harding
8. Ralph Davis
9. Sandy Pratt – Additional PHF
10. Carol Foley
11. Kathy Belcher
12. Rick Potter – Additional PHF
13. Shirley Heim
14. Sandy Duckworth
15. Mary Rose
16. Eric Widener
17. Mark Smith
18. Nelda Mohr
19. Ann Smith
The Rotary Foundation funds many worthwhile projects around the world. Our commitment as Rotarians is not only to support our local club, but to support our Foundation as well. Please remember that our club receives some of your contributions in the form of Matching Grants.
Our club’s goal for this year is 100% Sustaining Members. The rest of the club needs to join this list. Please continue to forward your contributions to Joan McLaughlin, Foundation Chair.
Meeting of the Rotary Club of Stafford
November 30, 2005
President Randy Burdette presided and welcomed guests: Former Rotarian Richard Lyall, Buddy Schofield, guest of Shirley Heim; Buzz Belcher, guest of Kathy Belcher; Julie the party planner, guest of Mark Smith; former Rotarian Mark Osborn. Visiting Rotarians were Jim Herrera, John Atkins, and Park Pierson from the Rappahannock Rotary.
Quiz:
Kathy Belcher had the answer. You can help the Rotary Foundation by shopping through CareClicks.com.
Announcements:
Shirley Heim announced that our tree “The Doctors Are In” sold for $1,200. The Rotaract Tree sold for $1,100. Shirley has picked next year’s theme for our tree. “Come Fly with Me”. She said the Book Buddies project needed 55 more children’s books. She received money enough for that goal by the end of the meeting.
Richard Lyall presented a book of table graces that his late father-in-law had collected. Your bulletin editor will endeavor to put some of them in the bulletin each week.
Jim Herrera gave a presentation about an international project the Rappahannock Rotary has undertaken. It is to supply a medical vehicle for a neighborhood in Quito, Ecuador. The Rotary Club in Quito is working with them on this project. They would like Stafford and Fredericksburg Rotary Clubs to join them. Jim is now serving as the District Youth Exchange Chairman.
Carol Foley reminded us to invite former Stafford Rotarians to our Christmas party. We want these people to return to us as soon as their schedules allow.
Mark Smith reminded everyone of the Christmas party December 9 at 6 pm at Colonial Circuits.
Brenda Gibbs announced the families who will be receiving Christmas gifts. She encouraged everyone to take at least two children. We will deliver gifts on December 17.
Carol Foley made an appeal for a bike for Alfred Moon, an employee at Loews who is a refugee from the Sudan. His bike was his only means of transportation, and it was stolen. Mary Rose pledged a bike for Mr. Moon.
Induction of New Member
We happily inducted Joe Howard, the new Stafford County Attorney, into the club. Joe was sponsored by T. Campbell. He’s a former Kiwanian, so he’s already been teased about moving up to a classier organization. Welcome to Rotary, Joe!
Program
The program was a very entertaining classification talk by Chris Franklin. What a great way to get to know your fellow club members! Chris was born in Newburg, New York, but grew in Kansas on a cattle ranch. He decided at a young age that he did not want to work with cattle all of his life, and he wanted to live in a city. He attended the University of Buffalo and the University of Richmond Law School. He worked for the Fredericksburg Public defenders Office while he was in law school. He prefers working in civil law. He joined a Fredericksburg law firm, Parrish, Houck and Franklin, after graduating from law school. He is married and has a brand new baby boy.
Scarf and Mitten Show
Students at Gayle Middle School sewed the mittens and scarves for the children at Orphanage #46 in St. Petersburg. Joan’s company ERI donated the polar fleece for the project. The students modeled some of the eighty-five hats and scarves they made. The faculty at Gayle integrated this project into the curriculum. Shirley announced that the Christmas stockings with toys have been purchased, and gift, scarves and hats will get to Russia in time for Christmas.
Happy Cup
Mary Rose had 17 people for dinner on Thanksgiving. Everyone was wonderful.
Aric Wagner helped John Atkins sell tickets to the Rappahannock Rotary annual pancake breakfast. He and Carlos attended the Rotary Leadership Institute. He told about Carlos being the only one in the class who assisted a fellow Rotarian who was blind.
Richard Lyall was happy he was able to visit us. His business continues to keep him busy all the time.
Eric Widener went to Abingdon to see his family, and he’s going to go to Disney World.
Shirley Heim announced that we had reached our Book Buddies goal. Last Monday she arranged for patients from Outlook Point to attend the Festival of Trees. They really enjoyed it.
Kathy Belcher was happy to have her husband visit.
Brenda Gibbs is going to see her daughter in Arizona after Christmas. Her son-in-law got another promotion. Yeah, GEICO!
Sandy Pratt had a great Thanksgiving and enjoyed the Festival of Trees. On a sad note she told she had to put her dog to sleep this weekend.
Carols said the fruit sales were great this year.
Sue Gibbs announced that the Hilton Garden Hotel is finally open.
Mark Smith thanked Julie for her help in planning our Christmas party.
PDG Graham announced that the Green Family Band will once again be playing at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree.
Mark Osborn said he was always happy to visit the best club in the district.
Nelda Mohr reminded everyone that Katie is conducting Handel’s Messiah on December 3 and 4.
Nicolette Ward is going back to Jamaica this Christmas.
Joe Howard said he was very happy to have joined this club.
The meeting concluded with the Four Way Test.
Are You Reading the Bulletin and the Blog?
What is the special Rotary designation for December?
Message from Al
Joan received a Christmas message from Al Brewster. He’s busy in his new club and has been nominated for their board of directors this year. This week, of course, he and Susie are on their annual ski trip to Colorado. Al emailed me with the news that he reads our club blog and keeps up with our activities. His new Rotary club in California is certainly lucky to have him.
New Member Corner
Stafford Rotary Glossary
December Is Family of Rotary Month
This month offers opportunities to strengthen the ties within our club. Here are some suggested goals for the Family of Rotary.
Visit sick Rotarians in their homes and ensure any needs are met
Promote membership retention
Promote diversity of membership in clubs
Encourage spouses, children, and parents of Rotarians to participate in service projects
Keep in contact with former club members and invite them to club functions.
Encourage spouses and adult children of Rotarians to join Rotary
Maintain relationships with the family of deceased Rotarians and spouses
Support the family of deceased Rotarians in their times of need
Encourage the family of deceased Rotarians to continue their involvement with Rotary
If you don’t understand something you hear at a club meeting, email Nelda and ask for a definition in the bulletin.
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/
Upcoming Programs
December 7 – Annual Club Meeting
December 14 - Walt Kreutzer, long term care insurance
December 21 - Barney Reilly, Rappahannock YMCA.
January 4....Kybecca Wines James Kyle Snyder
January 11 ...Servicepros Barry Robinson
January 18....Life Trainer Marsha Grimsley
January 25...Ziglar Performance Group Dean Cornish
Feb. 1 - Michael Quinn, Executive Director of Montpelier
Feb. 8 Larry White, Video director for FBI training
Feb. 15 Helen C. Vanderland, CPA, Internal Audit Director, University of
Mary Washington
Feb. 22 Jimmie McGlone, Director of emergency response for DOE (Department of Energy)
Shop Online and Support the Rotary Foundation
http://www.careclicks.com/group.php?groupID=116 Rotary International is pleased to offer you convenient savings at nearly 1,200 quality merchants through its partnership with CareClicks.com. A percentage of your purchases from participating merchants will support The Rotary Foundation. The amount of the contribution is listed as a percentage or dollar amount next to each merchant’s description. The lower amount is guaranteed, while the higher amount reflects a volume-based bonus. Please bookmark this page for future access; you will need to use it as the starting point for your online shopping so that your purchases will be properly credited to The Rotary Foundation. You may also contribute directly to The Rotary Foundation, by making your contribution online. And be sure to visit Shop@Rotary.org to purchase a variety of Rotary-related items.
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 your assigned day, please find a substitute.
December 7
T. Campbell, Nelda Mohr, Rusty Cowper, Jack Broome, Joan McLaughlin
December 14
Kathy Belcher, Fred Donahoe, Rick Potter, Sandy Pratt, Mary Rose
December 21
Mike Torosian, Sandy Duckworth, Harrison Simpson, Jeff Small, Don Upperco
December 28
Buck Jacoby, Dan Bender, Tim Baroody, Nicolette Ward, Karen McCormack
Other Important Dates to Remember
December Is Family of Rotary Month
December 9 – Christmas Party at Colonial Circuits
December 15 – Christmas Caroling at Nursing Homes
December 17 – Deliver Christmas baskets
January Is Rotary Awareness Month
February Is World Understanding Month
March 12-18, 2006 – World Rotaract Week
April Is Magazine Month
April 8, 2006 – Club leadership Training Seminar
April 27- 30, 2006 District Conference Holiday Inn - Fredericksburg, VA
June Is Rotary Fellowships Month
June 11-14, 2006- Rotary International Annual Convention, Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
Rotary Grace
For the sunshine on a lake,
For the taste of chocolate cake,
For the smell of baking bread,
For the leaves when they turn red,
For pleasure great and pleasures small,
We give You thanks, Lord, one and all.
Amen
