Wednesday, April 26, 2006
StaffordRotary Highlighter for April 26, 2006
Rotary Club of Stafford - April 19, 2006 Meeting
President Elect Aric Wagner presided and welcomed guests: Richard Lyall’s wife Kathy and visiting Rotarian Ron West.
Quiz:
AG Carol Foley answered the question and then asked her own question: What is the significance of April 19?
It’s Paul Harris’ Birthday!
Announcements:
AG Carol handed out district award submission forms to committee chairs.
PE Aric requested that everyone update their personal information on the district data base; http://rotary7610.org.
Shirley talked about the Honduras orphanage project. So far we Rotarians have pledged $640. The goal for the UMW students working on this project is $33,333. Doris Buffet Bryant (the Sunshine lady) will match their funds 2 to 1. The orphanage needs $100,000.
Remember to help with Relay for Life.
T. Campbell announced for Joan that our club has reached 100% sustaining members for the Rotary Foundation.
The board will meet Tuesday, April 25, at 5:15 at PE Aric’s office. Board meetings are counted as a makeup.
June 2 the Installation Banquet will be held at Augustine’s Golf Club.
Program:
Jill Wine of the Volunteer Emergency Families for Children talked about the services provided by VEFC. VEFC’s mission is helping children and youth in crisis. VEFC trains and supports volunteers who provide short-term shelter care and mentoring to abused, neglected, runaway, homeless, and at-risk children and youth in Virginia.
Placements for 2005 reached 524 abused, neglected, runaway, homeless and at-risk children and youth.
In 2003 there were 190 approved VEFC shelter care families. Additional host families are needed in all program areas, with a growing need for African-American families. There are presently 18 VEFC Shelter Program areas reaching 50 Virginia communities.
This past year, VEFC volunteers provided over $3 million in volunteer services to children and youth in Virginia.
Placements for 2005 reached 524 abused, neglected, runaway, homeless and at-risk children and youth. Jill had several poignant stories about the children these services reached.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
How many Rotary clubs were there as of December 31, 2005?
The answer can be found on our club blog http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
New Member Corner
Being Chartered
On Friday evening we had a wonderful Charter Night celebration. Charter Night celebrates the chartering our club in April, 1990. Here is how new Rotary clubs are formed.
1. Organization of New Club Survey is signed by the district governor and submitted to Rotary International.
2. The district governor appoints and identifies the special representative to work with the charter group in organizing the club.
3. New Club Sponsor Form is signed by the club president and secretary of each club agreeing to act as a sponsor club, and submitted to RI. Although not required, a sponsor club is strongly recommended.
4. Potential charter members are recruited for the new Rotary club.
5. Charter members determine the club name and locality and the meeting location and time.
6. Charter members establish fees and dues, conduct weekly meetings, and elect club board and officers.
7. District governor grants provisional club status to the club, which entitles it to issue make-up meetings to visiting Rotarians.
8. Charter members adopt the Standard Rotary Club Constitution, club bylaws, and club committee structure.
9. New Club Application Form, which includes the list of charter members, is signed by the club president and secretary and submitted with the charter fee to the district governor. The governor and special representative sign the form, which is then submitted to RI.
10. RI Board of Directors approves the application and admits the new Rotary
club to membership in RI. The date the club is admitted by the RI Board of
Directors is the club’s charter date, marking its membership in RI.
11. Charter is presented to new Rotary club by the district governor or the special representative.
Happy Cup
Ralph fined Jeff Small, Chris and Karen for talking. He joked that only Bad Boys at the Bad Boy Table can talk during the meeting. He also fined Vicki for leaving her car keys at the sign in table and fined Lou and Ralph S for not noticing that John was wearing the wrong badge.
When Ralph is in a fining mood hang on to your wallets!
Vicki was very happy that Melissa has reached week 32 of her difficult pregnancy.
Jeff Davis’ son has been made a C130 squadron commander.
Dave was happy for the free golf that Augustine provided for Charter Night.
Carole said Meghan is walking normally without cast or crutch.
Mark Smith made a surprise announcement that Pastor Fred is receiving the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award.
PDG Sandy had a great vacation and is off again to Donald’s class reunion.
Richard announced that grandchild number three is on the way.
John appreciated Jill’s program.
Joe had a great Easter with his family.
Carlos enjoyed his trip to Santa Barbara.
PE Aric was happy for Jill’s program and for the Penn State game he’s going to this week.
What Are You Reading?
Pastor Fred recommends The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. This book manages to provide an educational and eye-opening account of a country's political turmoil--in this case, Afghanistan--while also developing characters whose heartbreaking struggles and emotional triumphs resonate with readers long after the last page has been turned over.
The Kite Runner follows the story of Amir, the privileged son of a wealthy businessman in Kabul, and Hassan, the son of Amir's father's servant. As children in the relatively stable Afghanistan of the early 1970s, the boys are inseparable. They spend idyllic days running kites and telling stories of mystical places and powerful warriors until an unspeakable event changes the nature of their relationship forever, and eventually cements their bond in ways neither boy could have ever predicted. Even after Amir and his father flee to America, Amir remains haunted by his cowardly actions and disloyalty. Hosseini has created characters that seem so real that one almost forgets that The Kite Runner is a novel and not a memoir. Hosseini offers an honest, sometimes tragic, sometimes funny, but always heartfelt view of a fascinating land.
The Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member Program
A Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member is a person who contributes $100 or more per year to the Annual Programs Fund.
Why are Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members critical to the Foundation?
Rotarians recognize that without sustained support of the Annual Programs Fund, the programs of The Rotary Foundation cannot happen. With contributions of $100 from every member every year, Rotary could nearly double its efforts to help needy people the world over, supporting the continued growth of programs. In April 2001, the Council on Legislation unanimously passed a resolution approving the goal of $100 per capita by the year 2005.
Become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member today
When you make a contribution to Rotary, you can be assured that your gift will be used to its fullest by Rotarians throughout the world.
Beginning in 2004-05, Rotarians who give $100 or more to the Annual Programs Fund will automatically become Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members (RFSM), and are eligible to wear the RFSM sticker (provided by the club president), on their Rotary name badge. Each and every Sustaining Member gift to The Rotary Foundation is a gift of hope to those less fortunate. Every gift truly makes a difference in someone's life.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustaining Member Program
Do my Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member gifts count toward Paul Harris Fellow Recognition?
Yes. All gifts given through the Sustaining Member program go to the Annual Programs Fund and are eligible for and count cumulatively toward the Foundation’s various recognition programs.
I am already a Paul Harris Sustaining Member. Do I need to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member as well?
Prior to November 1998, Sustaining Members were often referred to as Paul Harris Sustaining Members. That name is no longer applicable; the Foundation’s Trustees have clarified the definition of Sustaining Members, and they are now referred to as Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members.
I have been a Sustaining Member for the past five years. Does that qualify me to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member?
As of January 2001, the Foundation has obtained the technology to track its Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members. Those who contribute US$100 or more each year will be recognized as Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members.
Please note that previous contributions to the Rotary Foundation are not lost. All contributions given previously to the Sustaining Member program still count toward Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor Recognition.
I have been a Sustaining Member for the past five years. Does that qualify me to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member?
As of January 2001, the Foundation has obtained the technology to track its Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members. Those who contribute $100 or more each year will be recognized as Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members.
Please note that previous contributions to the Rotary Foundation are not lost. All contributions given previously to the Sustaining Member program still count toward Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor Recognition.
Other Dates to Remember
April Is Magazine Month
April 27- 30, 2006 District Conference Holiday Inn - Fredericksburg, VA
May 20 –Relay for Life
June Is- Rotary Fellowships Month
June 2—Installation Banquet
June 11-1April, 2006- Rotary International Annual Convention, Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
June 25
District Awards Banquet
DATE SETUP TAKE DOWN GREETER
April 26 Alethea Cruz Ralph Sutton Harrison Simpson Vicki Lewis Ken Clayman
May 3 Mike Torosian Sandra Duckworth Mark Smith Shirley Heim John Chapman
May 10 Sandy Pratt Fred Donahoe Mary Rose Carlos Melendez Keith Dudley
May 17 Mark Steele Carol Foley Ann Smith Chris Franklin Elaine Farmer May 24 Karen McCormack T Campbell Brenda Gibbs Robin Sutton Aric Wagner
May 31 John Lafley Ann Troung Kathy Belcher Tim Baroody Eric Widener
Upcoming Programs
April 26
Richard Lyall, Classification Talk
May 3—Group Study Exchange Team
May 10– Robin Sutton, Classification Talk
May 17— Speaker of the House Bill Howell.
June 7 -Janice Lancaster of the Image Studio.
June 14— " Sabine", a motivational speaker and singer who won the Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2004.
June 21 - Martha Crimmons, owner of the Spooner House bed and breakfast.
June 28— Tracy Coleman, cake designer and owner of Let Them Eat Cake
President Elect Aric Wagner presided and welcomed guests: Richard Lyall’s wife Kathy and visiting Rotarian Ron West.
Quiz:
AG Carol Foley answered the question and then asked her own question: What is the significance of April 19?
It’s Paul Harris’ Birthday!
Announcements:
AG Carol handed out district award submission forms to committee chairs.
PE Aric requested that everyone update their personal information on the district data base; http://rotary7610.org.
Shirley talked about the Honduras orphanage project. So far we Rotarians have pledged $640. The goal for the UMW students working on this project is $33,333. Doris Buffet Bryant (the Sunshine lady) will match their funds 2 to 1. The orphanage needs $100,000.
Remember to help with Relay for Life.
T. Campbell announced for Joan that our club has reached 100% sustaining members for the Rotary Foundation.
The board will meet Tuesday, April 25, at 5:15 at PE Aric’s office. Board meetings are counted as a makeup.
June 2 the Installation Banquet will be held at Augustine’s Golf Club.
Program:
Jill Wine of the Volunteer Emergency Families for Children talked about the services provided by VEFC. VEFC’s mission is helping children and youth in crisis. VEFC trains and supports volunteers who provide short-term shelter care and mentoring to abused, neglected, runaway, homeless, and at-risk children and youth in Virginia.
Placements for 2005 reached 524 abused, neglected, runaway, homeless and at-risk children and youth.
In 2003 there were 190 approved VEFC shelter care families. Additional host families are needed in all program areas, with a growing need for African-American families. There are presently 18 VEFC Shelter Program areas reaching 50 Virginia communities.
This past year, VEFC volunteers provided over $3 million in volunteer services to children and youth in Virginia.
Placements for 2005 reached 524 abused, neglected, runaway, homeless and at-risk children and youth. Jill had several poignant stories about the children these services reached.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
How many Rotary clubs were there as of December 31, 2005?
The answer can be found on our club blog http://www.staffordrotary.blogspot.com/
New Member Corner
Being Chartered
On Friday evening we had a wonderful Charter Night celebration. Charter Night celebrates the chartering our club in April, 1990. Here is how new Rotary clubs are formed.
1. Organization of New Club Survey is signed by the district governor and submitted to Rotary International.
2. The district governor appoints and identifies the special representative to work with the charter group in organizing the club.
3. New Club Sponsor Form is signed by the club president and secretary of each club agreeing to act as a sponsor club, and submitted to RI. Although not required, a sponsor club is strongly recommended.
4. Potential charter members are recruited for the new Rotary club.
5. Charter members determine the club name and locality and the meeting location and time.
6. Charter members establish fees and dues, conduct weekly meetings, and elect club board and officers.
7. District governor grants provisional club status to the club, which entitles it to issue make-up meetings to visiting Rotarians.
8. Charter members adopt the Standard Rotary Club Constitution, club bylaws, and club committee structure.
9. New Club Application Form, which includes the list of charter members, is signed by the club president and secretary and submitted with the charter fee to the district governor. The governor and special representative sign the form, which is then submitted to RI.
10. RI Board of Directors approves the application and admits the new Rotary
club to membership in RI. The date the club is admitted by the RI Board of
Directors is the club’s charter date, marking its membership in RI.
11. Charter is presented to new Rotary club by the district governor or the special representative.
Happy Cup
Ralph fined Jeff Small, Chris and Karen for talking. He joked that only Bad Boys at the Bad Boy Table can talk during the meeting. He also fined Vicki for leaving her car keys at the sign in table and fined Lou and Ralph S for not noticing that John was wearing the wrong badge.
When Ralph is in a fining mood hang on to your wallets!
Vicki was very happy that Melissa has reached week 32 of her difficult pregnancy.
Jeff Davis’ son has been made a C130 squadron commander.
Dave was happy for the free golf that Augustine provided for Charter Night.
Carole said Meghan is walking normally without cast or crutch.
Mark Smith made a surprise announcement that Pastor Fred is receiving the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award.
PDG Sandy had a great vacation and is off again to Donald’s class reunion.
Richard announced that grandchild number three is on the way.
John appreciated Jill’s program.
Joe had a great Easter with his family.
Carlos enjoyed his trip to Santa Barbara.
PE Aric was happy for Jill’s program and for the Penn State game he’s going to this week.
What Are You Reading?
Pastor Fred recommends The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. This book manages to provide an educational and eye-opening account of a country's political turmoil--in this case, Afghanistan--while also developing characters whose heartbreaking struggles and emotional triumphs resonate with readers long after the last page has been turned over.
The Kite Runner follows the story of Amir, the privileged son of a wealthy businessman in Kabul, and Hassan, the son of Amir's father's servant. As children in the relatively stable Afghanistan of the early 1970s, the boys are inseparable. They spend idyllic days running kites and telling stories of mystical places and powerful warriors until an unspeakable event changes the nature of their relationship forever, and eventually cements their bond in ways neither boy could have ever predicted. Even after Amir and his father flee to America, Amir remains haunted by his cowardly actions and disloyalty. Hosseini has created characters that seem so real that one almost forgets that The Kite Runner is a novel and not a memoir. Hosseini offers an honest, sometimes tragic, sometimes funny, but always heartfelt view of a fascinating land.
The Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member Program
A Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member is a person who contributes $100 or more per year to the Annual Programs Fund.
Why are Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members critical to the Foundation?
Rotarians recognize that without sustained support of the Annual Programs Fund, the programs of The Rotary Foundation cannot happen. With contributions of $100 from every member every year, Rotary could nearly double its efforts to help needy people the world over, supporting the continued growth of programs. In April 2001, the Council on Legislation unanimously passed a resolution approving the goal of $100 per capita by the year 2005.
Become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member today
When you make a contribution to Rotary, you can be assured that your gift will be used to its fullest by Rotarians throughout the world.
Beginning in 2004-05, Rotarians who give $100 or more to the Annual Programs Fund will automatically become Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members (RFSM), and are eligible to wear the RFSM sticker (provided by the club president), on their Rotary name badge. Each and every Sustaining Member gift to The Rotary Foundation is a gift of hope to those less fortunate. Every gift truly makes a difference in someone's life.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustaining Member Program
Do my Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member gifts count toward Paul Harris Fellow Recognition?
Yes. All gifts given through the Sustaining Member program go to the Annual Programs Fund and are eligible for and count cumulatively toward the Foundation’s various recognition programs.
I am already a Paul Harris Sustaining Member. Do I need to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member as well?
Prior to November 1998, Sustaining Members were often referred to as Paul Harris Sustaining Members. That name is no longer applicable; the Foundation’s Trustees have clarified the definition of Sustaining Members, and they are now referred to as Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members.
I have been a Sustaining Member for the past five years. Does that qualify me to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member?
As of January 2001, the Foundation has obtained the technology to track its Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members. Those who contribute US$100 or more each year will be recognized as Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members.
Please note that previous contributions to the Rotary Foundation are not lost. All contributions given previously to the Sustaining Member program still count toward Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor Recognition.
I have been a Sustaining Member for the past five years. Does that qualify me to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member?
As of January 2001, the Foundation has obtained the technology to track its Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members. Those who contribute $100 or more each year will be recognized as Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members.
Please note that previous contributions to the Rotary Foundation are not lost. All contributions given previously to the Sustaining Member program still count toward Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor Recognition.
Other Dates to Remember
April Is Magazine Month
April 27- 30, 2006 District Conference Holiday Inn - Fredericksburg, VA
May 20 –Relay for Life
June Is- Rotary Fellowships Month
June 2—Installation Banquet
June 11-1April, 2006- Rotary International Annual Convention, Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
June 25
District Awards Banquet
DATE SETUP TAKE DOWN GREETER
April 26 Alethea Cruz Ralph Sutton Harrison Simpson Vicki Lewis Ken Clayman
May 3 Mike Torosian Sandra Duckworth Mark Smith Shirley Heim John Chapman
May 10 Sandy Pratt Fred Donahoe Mary Rose Carlos Melendez Keith Dudley
May 17 Mark Steele Carol Foley Ann Smith Chris Franklin Elaine Farmer May 24 Karen McCormack T Campbell Brenda Gibbs Robin Sutton Aric Wagner
May 31 John Lafley Ann Troung Kathy Belcher Tim Baroody Eric Widener
Upcoming Programs
April 26
Richard Lyall, Classification Talk
May 3—Group Study Exchange Team
May 10– Robin Sutton, Classification Talk
May 17— Speaker of the House Bill Howell.
June 7 -Janice Lancaster of the Image Studio.
June 14— " Sabine", a motivational speaker and singer who won the Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2004.
June 21 - Martha Crimmons, owner of the Spooner House bed and breakfast.
June 28— Tracy Coleman, cake designer and owner of Let Them Eat Cake
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