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
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
The Stafford Rotary Highlighter for April 19, 2006
April 12 Meeting of the Rotary Club of Stafford:
President Randy Burdette presided and welcomed guests and visiting Rotarians:
Kelvin Strupe, guest of Mark Steele, guest of Aric Wagner; Kristin Ryan and Nick, guests of Shirley Heim and visiting Rotarian Chuck Bogue from the Rappahannock Rotary.
Program:
Our guest speakers were Detective Eric W. Jessee, Stafford County Sheriff’s Department and Detective James P. Kuebler, Fredericksburg Police Department. They are with the Rappahannock Regional Gang-Drug-Terrorism Task Force. The task force includes detectives from Fredericksburg, King George, Stafford and Spotsylvania. The Virginia State Police and Rappahannock Regional Jail are also involved and the task force works out of office space provided by the FBI.
The Fredericksburg area has a "gang presence" but not a "gang problem," They stated. There has been an increase in the number of gangs in our area. There's been a gang presence in the area for a decade, and gang-related graffiti pops up all over, but gang activity has not become problematic, partly because resources have been devoted to keeping it in check. The detectives said most of the area's gang members are locally born and bred, although Northern Virginia gangs such as MS-13 are actively recruiting in the region. Most of the area's identified gang members are adults, not juveniles, they said. The gang subculture is starting to become part of mainstream culture through music, movies and fashion magazines. As a result there are some groups of youths who imitate gangs but aren't involved in any criminal activity. The detectives gave a slide presentation that illustrated these points.
They said this kind of "wannabe" activity can be dangerous. There have been crimes where people acting the part of gang members have been severely beaten by people in actual criminal gangs. Stafford Detective Eric Jessee said gang membership transcends race and socioeconomic status. He said they've seen gang members who are rich and poor, white and black. He said parental inattention is one of the factors that leads to kids joining gangs.
They discussed the legal definition of gang activity in the Code of Virginia 18.2-46.1 “Criminal Street Gang”. The goal of the task force is “RID”
R – Recognize gang activity
I – Identify who is involved
D – Disrupt activity with prosecution.
The regional task force, which also investigates drug-related crime and terrorism, was formed in July with a federal grant. The federal funding runs out at the end of the year, but local governments have pledged to pay for it after that.
In the Q&A session they talked about outlaw motorcycle gangs.
Announcements
AG Carol reminded us to register for the district conference.
PE Aric gave a report on the district Club Leadership Training Seminar (CLTS). He was most impressed by the session on the district database. He urged everyone to check it out at http://www.rotary7610.org/.
President Randy asked anyone available on April 29 to sign up to help with the Christmas in April projects.
Shirley Heim announced a club party on May 20 at 4 pm. This will be the kick-off for the Relay for Life. Our goal this year is $11,000.
Just the Facts
32,462 Rotary clubs
1,209,790 Rotarians worldwide
168 Rotary countries
8,019 Rotaract clubs
184,437 Rotaract members
(estimated)
10,562 Interact clubs
242,926 Interact members
(estimated)
6,045 Rotary Community
Corps
139,035 RCC members
(estimated)
All totals as of 31 December 2005
New Member Corner
DEFINITION OF ROTARY
How do you describe the organization called "Rotary"? There are so many characteristics of a Rotary club as well as the activities of a million Rotarians. There are the features of service, internationality, fellowship, classifications of each vocation, development of goodwill and world understanding, the emphasis of high ethical standards, concern for other people and many more descriptive qualities.
In 1976 the Rotary International Board of Directors was interested in creating a concise definition of the fundamental aspects of Rotary. They turned to the three men who were then serving on Rotary's Public Relations Commit- tee and requested that a one-sentence definition of Rotary be prepared. After numerous drafts, the committee presented this definition, which has been used ever since in various Rotary publications:
"Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world."
Those 31 words are worth remembering when someone asks, "What is a Rotary club?"
Happy Cup
Ralph fined Mark Osborn and Richard for not attending the “new members” orientation, which was a joke really new members might not understand. Mark was a charter member, and Richard was in the club almost from the beginning. We are all very happy that they’ve both returned to active membership.
Ralph also fined Carlos, Joan and Joe for not signing in. Carlos graciously paid the fine for all three.
Mark Osborn thanked the detectives for the program. He said he appreciates the work of Sheriff Jett more and more.
Mary had a “not so happy”. She’s off to Canada for her son-in-law’s sentencing in her daughter’s murder. Remember to keep Mary in your prayers and in your heart.
AG Carol thanked the detectives for the presentation, and she’s very happy that some old members have returned to the club.
Dave said Rusty had played one of the Apostles in the Palm Sunday pageant at church.
Shirley was happy that the CLTS was such a success. The Interactors at Colonial Forge did a wonderful job of hosting the district event. They set up a table and collected $500 in pledges for Relay for life.
Ralph Davis is happy his daughter is getting married in four weeks. He joked that he’s glad Aric’s attention span has improved.
What Are You Reading?
Vicki Lewis recommends Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles
It was an eye
opening account for me about the imprisoning of women during the Civil War, particularly focusing on those who were deemed southern sympathizers in Missouri. The setting is in and around Ripley County, with specific references to Doniphan, the town in which Jim grew up. One of his high school classmates , an historian now deceased, is quoted in the book. It was a surprisingly good book.
Each chapter of the novel is introduced by Missouri court records from the era of occupation by Union forces. It is a powerful book.
The Rotary Foundation News
Rotarians See Widespread Success in Africa’s Polio Fight
By the end of 2005, more than 20,000 African Rotarians and their international allies in the fight against polio had a reason to smile. In early November, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners announced that no case of the disease had been reported in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroun, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, and Togo since June. Clearly, the time and money they had invested in National Immunization Days and polio advocacy and mobilization were producing results. In Nigeria, the epicenter of a 2003 polio epidemic that quickly spread across more than a dozen African countries, political, religious, and traditional leaders were back on the polio bandwagon. For example, Nigeria’s paramount Muslim leader Alhaji Ado Bayero, emir of Kano, publicly encouraged parents to bring their children to polio immunization centers or allow vaccinators access into their homes.
Such high-level support enabled health workers and volunteers to reach tens of millions of children with the oral polio vaccine. More than 50 million were targeted during joint NIDs across Africa in ovember alone. Considering the depth of commitment shown by Rotary volunteers in the battle against polio, it was not surprising that one of their own, Ezra Teshome, was recognized as a hero at a global health summit in New York. But the Seattle, USA-based Rotarian saw nothing extraordinary in the nine years of participation at NIDs in his native Ethiopia, which led to his being honored as one of 10 global health heroes at the Time magazine-sponsored event. The honor was not about him, the self-effacing Teshome said. Rather, he received it “on behalf of the Ethiopian children, on behalf of the many medical workers, and on behalf of the millions of Rotarians who have worked so hard to [help] Ethiopian children and children throughout the world.”
Relay for Life
History of Relay for Life
One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington, as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed—running marathons.
In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles. Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course.
While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others could take part. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Months later he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.
The Fredericksburg event is scheduled for May 20. See Shirley Heim to find out how to participate.
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 11-1April, 2006- Rotary International Annual Convention, Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
June 25
District Awards Banquet
Upcoming Programs
April 19 Jill Wine, Volunteer Emergency Foundation for Children
April 27 Richard Lyall, Classification Talk
May 3—Group Study Exchange Team
Where to Make Up
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, 12:1May p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:http: www.rotaryeclubone.org
http: www.rotaryeclubny1.com
http: www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org
President Randy Burdette presided and welcomed guests and visiting Rotarians:
Kelvin Strupe, guest of Mark Steele, guest of Aric Wagner; Kristin Ryan and Nick, guests of Shirley Heim and visiting Rotarian Chuck Bogue from the Rappahannock Rotary.
Program:
Our guest speakers were Detective Eric W. Jessee, Stafford County Sheriff’s Department and Detective James P. Kuebler, Fredericksburg Police Department. They are with the Rappahannock Regional Gang-Drug-Terrorism Task Force. The task force includes detectives from Fredericksburg, King George, Stafford and Spotsylvania. The Virginia State Police and Rappahannock Regional Jail are also involved and the task force works out of office space provided by the FBI.
The Fredericksburg area has a "gang presence" but not a "gang problem," They stated. There has been an increase in the number of gangs in our area. There's been a gang presence in the area for a decade, and gang-related graffiti pops up all over, but gang activity has not become problematic, partly because resources have been devoted to keeping it in check. The detectives said most of the area's gang members are locally born and bred, although Northern Virginia gangs such as MS-13 are actively recruiting in the region. Most of the area's identified gang members are adults, not juveniles, they said. The gang subculture is starting to become part of mainstream culture through music, movies and fashion magazines. As a result there are some groups of youths who imitate gangs but aren't involved in any criminal activity. The detectives gave a slide presentation that illustrated these points.
They said this kind of "wannabe" activity can be dangerous. There have been crimes where people acting the part of gang members have been severely beaten by people in actual criminal gangs. Stafford Detective Eric Jessee said gang membership transcends race and socioeconomic status. He said they've seen gang members who are rich and poor, white and black. He said parental inattention is one of the factors that leads to kids joining gangs.
They discussed the legal definition of gang activity in the Code of Virginia 18.2-46.1 “Criminal Street Gang”. The goal of the task force is “RID”
R – Recognize gang activity
I – Identify who is involved
D – Disrupt activity with prosecution.
The regional task force, which also investigates drug-related crime and terrorism, was formed in July with a federal grant. The federal funding runs out at the end of the year, but local governments have pledged to pay for it after that.
In the Q&A session they talked about outlaw motorcycle gangs.
Announcements
AG Carol reminded us to register for the district conference.
PE Aric gave a report on the district Club Leadership Training Seminar (CLTS). He was most impressed by the session on the district database. He urged everyone to check it out at http://www.rotary7610.org/.
President Randy asked anyone available on April 29 to sign up to help with the Christmas in April projects.
Shirley Heim announced a club party on May 20 at 4 pm. This will be the kick-off for the Relay for Life. Our goal this year is $11,000.
Just the Facts
32,462 Rotary clubs
1,209,790 Rotarians worldwide
168 Rotary countries
8,019 Rotaract clubs
184,437 Rotaract members
(estimated)
10,562 Interact clubs
242,926 Interact members
(estimated)
6,045 Rotary Community
Corps
139,035 RCC members
(estimated)
All totals as of 31 December 2005
New Member Corner
DEFINITION OF ROTARY
How do you describe the organization called "Rotary"? There are so many characteristics of a Rotary club as well as the activities of a million Rotarians. There are the features of service, internationality, fellowship, classifications of each vocation, development of goodwill and world understanding, the emphasis of high ethical standards, concern for other people and many more descriptive qualities.
In 1976 the Rotary International Board of Directors was interested in creating a concise definition of the fundamental aspects of Rotary. They turned to the three men who were then serving on Rotary's Public Relations Commit- tee and requested that a one-sentence definition of Rotary be prepared. After numerous drafts, the committee presented this definition, which has been used ever since in various Rotary publications:
"Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world."
Those 31 words are worth remembering when someone asks, "What is a Rotary club?"
Happy Cup
Ralph fined Mark Osborn and Richard for not attending the “new members” orientation, which was a joke really new members might not understand. Mark was a charter member, and Richard was in the club almost from the beginning. We are all very happy that they’ve both returned to active membership.
Ralph also fined Carlos, Joan and Joe for not signing in. Carlos graciously paid the fine for all three.
Mark Osborn thanked the detectives for the program. He said he appreciates the work of Sheriff Jett more and more.
Mary had a “not so happy”. She’s off to Canada for her son-in-law’s sentencing in her daughter’s murder. Remember to keep Mary in your prayers and in your heart.
AG Carol thanked the detectives for the presentation, and she’s very happy that some old members have returned to the club.
Dave said Rusty had played one of the Apostles in the Palm Sunday pageant at church.
Shirley was happy that the CLTS was such a success. The Interactors at Colonial Forge did a wonderful job of hosting the district event. They set up a table and collected $500 in pledges for Relay for life.
Ralph Davis is happy his daughter is getting married in four weeks. He joked that he’s glad Aric’s attention span has improved.
What Are You Reading?
Vicki Lewis recommends Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles
It was an eye
opening account for me about the imprisoning of women during the Civil War, particularly focusing on those who were deemed southern sympathizers in Missouri. The setting is in and around Ripley County, with specific references to Doniphan, the town in which Jim grew up. One of his high school classmates , an historian now deceased, is quoted in the book. It was a surprisingly good book.Each chapter of the novel is introduced by Missouri court records from the era of occupation by Union forces. It is a powerful book.
The Rotary Foundation News
Rotarians See Widespread Success in Africa’s Polio Fight
By the end of 2005, more than 20,000 African Rotarians and their international allies in the fight against polio had a reason to smile. In early November, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners announced that no case of the disease had been reported in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroun, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, and Togo since June. Clearly, the time and money they had invested in National Immunization Days and polio advocacy and mobilization were producing results. In Nigeria, the epicenter of a 2003 polio epidemic that quickly spread across more than a dozen African countries, political, religious, and traditional leaders were back on the polio bandwagon. For example, Nigeria’s paramount Muslim leader Alhaji Ado Bayero, emir of Kano, publicly encouraged parents to bring their children to polio immunization centers or allow vaccinators access into their homes.
Such high-level support enabled health workers and volunteers to reach tens of millions of children with the oral polio vaccine. More than 50 million were targeted during joint NIDs across Africa in ovember alone. Considering the depth of commitment shown by Rotary volunteers in the battle against polio, it was not surprising that one of their own, Ezra Teshome, was recognized as a hero at a global health summit in New York. But the Seattle, USA-based Rotarian saw nothing extraordinary in the nine years of participation at NIDs in his native Ethiopia, which led to his being honored as one of 10 global health heroes at the Time magazine-sponsored event. The honor was not about him, the self-effacing Teshome said. Rather, he received it “on behalf of the Ethiopian children, on behalf of the many medical workers, and on behalf of the millions of Rotarians who have worked so hard to [help] Ethiopian children and children throughout the world.”
Relay for Life
History of Relay for Life
One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington, as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed—running marathons.
In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles. Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course.
While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others could take part. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Months later he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.
The Fredericksburg event is scheduled for May 20. See Shirley Heim to find out how to participate.
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 11-1April, 2006- Rotary International Annual Convention, Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
June 25
District Awards Banquet
Upcoming Programs
April 19 Jill Wine, Volunteer Emergency Foundation for Children
April 27 Richard Lyall, Classification Talk
May 3—Group Study Exchange Team
Where to Make Up
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, 12:1May p.m.
ANYTIME: E-Club, On-line:http: www.rotaryeclubone.org
http: www.rotaryeclubny1.com
http: www.rotaryeclubsouthwest.org
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
The Stafford Rotary Highlighter for April 12, 2006
April 5 Meeting of the Rotary Club of Stafford
Program:
Fred Rankin, Robert Barretta and Jennifer Valentine from MediCorp and Lisa Seay and Bryan Dearing from HCA spoke about the plans each organization has for an additional hospital in our area. HCA has proposed a new hospital for Spotsylvania County that would be at the intersection of I-95 and Spotsylvania Parkway (extending Spotsylvania Parkway would be part of the development. This hospital would have 126 beds and a full service ER, although it wouldn’t be as big at the ER at Mary Washington.
MediCorp has proposed a 100 bed hospital in Stafford County near the corner of Routes 1 and 630 (Courthouse Road). They feel that Stafford County is underserved because of the traffic problems crossing the river to reach Mary Washington Hospital. Stafford County has fewer physician offices than either Spotsylvania County or Fredericksburg and a shortage of outpatient surgery and imaging facilities.
HCA is a for profit company that is the largest health care organization in the United States. Although new to our area the company operates several hospitals in Virginia. MediCorp is a not for profit community organization. MediCorp has a foundation that gives grants to community health projects. They contributed to our playground for the Homeless Shelter project. HCA also contributes funds to the communities in which they are located.
The general opinion in our area is that both new hospitals are needed, but the Virginia Heath Commissioner has only recommended one new hospital. The final decision on which hospital will be built will be made in August. The need for a new hospital is urgent. By 2009 Mary Washington will not have enough hospital beds to meet the area’s needs.
Announcements:
Carole Green announced that we need host families for the GSE team from Poland and Belarus.
Libby has a lot of coolers at her house that people loaned. If you left a cooler please arrange to take it home.
Fines:
Ralph fined Eric Widener because he thinks Eric took a stapler with him when he left GEICO. (You have to be there to understand these jokes.)
Shirley paid a fine to tell a story on Ralph. T. gave up his spot at the Senior Citizens’ Prom so Ralph could dance with “Frenchie”.
He fined Rusty for trying to attend the Senior Citizens Prom.
He fined Vicki for making so much trouble (hail storms) in Missouri.
Happy Cup:
Carlos is happy about whichever hospital gets built.
Mark Smith said since he’s so accident-prone he hopes the Stafford hospital gets built first.
Nicolette paid a happy dollar from Joan. Joan is happy that Ralph didn’t make her do room setup three weeks in a row.
Rusty is happy about those Gators.
Nelda was happy about the Lady Terps.
PDG Sandy and Donald had a lovely trip to Raleigh to visit children and grandchildren. Now they’re off to Florida.
Vicki was happy to be home after so much traveling.
Ralph Sutton was glad his guests came to the meeting.
AG Carol was happy that spring weather has finally arrived.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What is CLTS?
New Members Corner
Annual Rotary Themes
In 1955, RI President A.Z. Baker announced a theme, Develop Our Resources, to serve as Rotary’s program of emphasis. Since that time, each president has issued a theme for his Rotary year. The shortest theme was in 196 1-62 when Joseph Abey selected Act. Other one-word themes were chosen in 1957-58 by Charles Tennent (Serve) and 1968-69 by Kiyoshi Togasaki (Participate).
Carl Miller, in 1963-64, proposed a theme for the times, Guidelines for Rotary in the Space Age. Other “timely” themes were in 1980-81 when Rolf Klarich created Take Time to Serve and William Carter in 1973-74 used Time for Action. Two themes have a similarity to commercial advertising: A Better World Through Rotary (Richard Evans, 1966-67) and Reach Out (Clem Renouf, 1978-79). Bridges have been a striking metaphor. Harold Thomas, 1959-60, urged Rotarians to Build Bridges of Friendship; William Walk, 1970-71, created Bridge the Gap; and Hiroji Mukasa, 1982-83, declared Mankind is One — Build Bridges of Friendship Throughout the World.
A worldwide focus was given by Stanley McCaffrey in 1981-82 with the message, World Understanding and Peace Through Rotary, and again in 1984-85 by Carlos Canseco who urged Rotarians to Discover a New World of Service. In other years, the individual was emphasized, as You Are Rotary (Edd McLaughlin, 1960-61), Goodwill Begins With You (Ernst Breitholtz, 1971-72) and You Are the Key (Edward Cadman, 1985-86). Frequently, the theme urges Rotarians to become more involved in their club, such as Share Rotary — Serve People (William Skelton, 1983-84) or Make Your Rotary Membership Effective (Luther Hodges, 1967-68). But whether you Review and Renew, Take a New Look, Let Service Light the Way or Dignify the Human Being, it is clear that the RI president provides Rotarians with an important annual program of emphasis.
In 1986-87, President M.A.T. Caparas selected the inspiring message that Rotary Brings Hope. Charles Keller in 1987-88 saw Rotarians — United in Service, Dedicated to Peace, while Royce Abbey asked his fellow members in 1988-89 to Put Life into Rotary — Your Life. Hugh Archer (1989-90) urged us to Enjoy Rotary! and Paulo Costa (1990-91) asked that we Honor Rotary with Faith and Enthusiasm. Rajendra Saboo (199 1-92) exhorted every Rotarian to Look Beyond Yourself.
In 1992-93
, Clifford Dochterman reminded Rotarians, Real Happiness Is Helping Others, and in 1993-94, Robert Barth counseled Rotarians, Believe In What You Do and Do What You Believe In. In 1994-95, Bill Huntley encouraged Rotarians to 
Be A Friend
Program:
Fred Rankin, Robert Barretta and Jennifer Valentine from MediCorp and Lisa Seay and Bryan Dearing from HCA spoke about the plans each organization has for an additional hospital in our area. HCA has proposed a new hospital for Spotsylvania County that would be at the intersection of I-95 and Spotsylvania Parkway (extending Spotsylvania Parkway would be part of the development. This hospital would have 126 beds and a full service ER, although it wouldn’t be as big at the ER at Mary Washington.
MediCorp has proposed a 100 bed hospital in Stafford County near the corner of Routes 1 and 630 (Courthouse Road). They feel that Stafford County is underserved because of the traffic problems crossing the river to reach Mary Washington Hospital. Stafford County has fewer physician offices than either Spotsylvania County or Fredericksburg and a shortage of outpatient surgery and imaging facilities.
HCA is a for profit company that is the largest health care organization in the United States. Although new to our area the company operates several hospitals in Virginia. MediCorp is a not for profit community organization. MediCorp has a foundation that gives grants to community health projects. They contributed to our playground for the Homeless Shelter project. HCA also contributes funds to the communities in which they are located.
The general opinion in our area is that both new hospitals are needed, but the Virginia Heath Commissioner has only recommended one new hospital. The final decision on which hospital will be built will be made in August. The need for a new hospital is urgent. By 2009 Mary Washington will not have enough hospital beds to meet the area’s needs.
Announcements:
Carole Green announced that we need host families for the GSE team from Poland and Belarus.
Libby has a lot of coolers at her house that people loaned. If you left a cooler please arrange to take it home.
Fines:
Ralph fined Eric Widener because he thinks Eric took a stapler with him when he left GEICO. (You have to be there to understand these jokes.)
Shirley paid a fine to tell a story on Ralph. T. gave up his spot at the Senior Citizens’ Prom so Ralph could dance with “Frenchie”.
He fined Rusty for trying to attend the Senior Citizens Prom.
He fined Vicki for making so much trouble (hail storms) in Missouri.
Happy Cup:
Carlos is happy about whichever hospital gets built.
Mark Smith said since he’s so accident-prone he hopes the Stafford hospital gets built first.
Nicolette paid a happy dollar from Joan. Joan is happy that Ralph didn’t make her do room setup three weeks in a row.
Rusty is happy about those Gators.
Nelda was happy about the Lady Terps.
PDG Sandy and Donald had a lovely trip to Raleigh to visit children and grandchildren. Now they’re off to Florida.
Vicki was happy to be home after so much traveling.
Ralph Sutton was glad his guests came to the meeting.
AG Carol was happy that spring weather has finally arrived.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What is CLTS?
New Members Corner
Annual Rotary Themes
In 1955, RI President A.Z. Baker announced a theme, Develop Our Resources, to serve as Rotary’s program of emphasis. Since that time, each president has issued a theme for his Rotary year. The shortest theme was in 196 1-62 when Joseph Abey selected Act. Other one-word themes were chosen in 1957-58 by Charles Tennent (Serve) and 1968-69 by Kiyoshi Togasaki (Participate).
Carl Miller, in 1963-64, proposed a theme for the times, Guidelines for Rotary in the Space Age. Other “timely” themes were in 1980-81 when Rolf Klarich created Take Time to Serve and William Carter in 1973-74 used Time for Action. Two themes have a similarity to commercial advertising: A Better World Through Rotary (Richard Evans, 1966-67) and Reach Out (Clem Renouf, 1978-79). Bridges have been a striking metaphor. Harold Thomas, 1959-60, urged Rotarians to Build Bridges of Friendship; William Walk, 1970-71, created Bridge the Gap; and Hiroji Mukasa, 1982-83, declared Mankind is One — Build Bridges of Friendship Throughout the World.
A worldwide focus was given by Stanley McCaffrey in 1981-82 with the message, World Understanding and Peace Through Rotary, and again in 1984-85 by Carlos Canseco who urged Rotarians to Discover a New World of Service. In other years, the individual was emphasized, as You Are Rotary (Edd McLaughlin, 1960-61), Goodwill Begins With You (Ernst Breitholtz, 1971-72) and You Are the Key (Edward Cadman, 1985-86). Frequently, the theme urges Rotarians to become more involved in their club, such as Share Rotary — Serve People (William Skelton, 1983-84) or Make Your Rotary Membership Effective (Luther Hodges, 1967-68). But whether you Review and Renew, Take a New Look, Let Service Light the Way or Dignify the Human Being, it is clear that the RI president provides Rotarians with an important annual program of emphasis.
In 1986-87, President M.A.T. Caparas selected the inspiring message that Rotary Brings Hope. Charles Keller in 1987-88 saw Rotarians — United in Service, Dedicated to Peace, while Royce Abbey asked his fellow members in 1988-89 to Put Life into Rotary — Your Life. Hugh Archer (1989-90) urged us to Enjoy Rotary! and Paulo Costa (1990-91) asked that we Honor Rotary with Faith and Enthusiasm. Rajendra Saboo (199 1-92) exhorted every Rotarian to Look Beyond Yourself.
In 1992-93
, Clifford Dochterman reminded Rotarians, Real Happiness Is Helping Others, and in 1993-94, Robert Barth counseled Rotarians, Believe In What You Do and Do What You Believe In. In 1994-95, Bill Huntley encouraged Rotarians to Be A Friendto their communities. During 1995-96, Herbert Brown asked Rotarians to Act with Integrity, Serve with Love, Work for Peace. In 1996-97, Luis Giay called on Rotarians to Build the Future with Action and Vision. Glen Kinross in 1997-98 pro¬posed the plan to Show Rotary Cares, and James Lacy asked Rotarians to Follow Your Rotary Dream in 1998-99. In 1999-2000, Carlo Ravizza proposed the theme Rotary 2000: Act With Consistency, Credibility, Continuity. The next year, Frank Devlyn asked Rotarians to Create Awareness and Take Action, and in 2001-02, Richard King reminded Rotarians that 
Mankind Is Our Business.
For 2002-03, Bhichai Rattakul encouraged Rotarians to Sow the Seeds of Love.
Jonathan Majiyagbe chose the theme Lend a Hand for 2003-2004.
2004-2005 celebrated the Rotary Centennial with the theme Celebrate Rotary.
Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar, 2005-06 Rotary International President, in a back-to-basics gesture chose the Rotary International motto Service above Self as the annual theme. 
Rotary International President Elect Bill Boyd has chosen the theme Lead the Way as Rotary’s theme for 2006-2007.
Many Rotarians collect the theme pins from each Rotary year. At conventions one can meet Rotarians wearing ALL of the annual theme pins.
On May 3 Welcome the Rotary GSE Team from District 2230: Belarus, Poland, and Ukraine 
Team Leader: Jacek Telanga is a graduate of the Academy of Mining and Metallurgy in Cracow, Master of Science, Bachelor of Engineering (mining). He has worked at building coal mines, and also historic building preservation. Jacek has worked in Vietnam, Latvia, Estonia and Poland. He is currently working in the building materials trade. He is the President of the Telenga Family Foundation, which helps in promotion of young and talented people. Jacek has two children: son - lawyer, post-graduate student at the Maria Sklodowska-Curie University of Lublin; daughter - journalist of a local newspaper, Past President of Rotaract in Lublin. Jacek is a member of RC Lublin Centrum, Club number: 31497, district: 2230 and a Paul Harris Fellow.
Tomasz Jarczyk graduated with a Master of Science degree from the Hugo Kołątaj Agriculture Academy, Forestry Faculty in Kraków. Since January, 2005 he has worked as a specialist in forest planning for the Regional Management of State Forest in Olsztyn.
Renata Kotowska received her Master’s degree in Management and Marketing from the University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska in Lublin, Poland. She received a B.A. from the University of Economics in Cracow, Poland. She is currently employed in marketing and sales for Mercure Unia Hotel in Lublin, Poland. She also worked in sales and marketing for the Rico & Echveria Steel Factory in Zaragoza, Spain.
Piotr Luczynski received his MBA from the Warsaw School of Economics – Master's Degree of Business Administration, specializing in International relationships of politics and economy. He is currently the Managing Director od a real estate agency. He previously worked as sales manager for a Jaguar/Land Rover dealership in Warsaw.
Karolina Marks is now at Clark University, Massachusetts/Polish Branch in Łódź in a postgraduate 4-semester studies focusing on business communication including economic international relations, intercultural communication, public relations, strategic management and global marketing; She will receive a M..S. in Professional Communication in 2007. She has worked and studied at Université Marc Bloch, Strasbourg, France; Center for Modern Translation Studies at University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland ; Justus-Liebig Universität in Giessen; University of Sheffield in Sheffield, United Kingdom and University of Łódź, Department of Germanic Studies.
Monday, April 03, 2006
The Stafford Rotary Highlighter for April 5, 2006
Meeting of the Rotary Club of Stafford
March 29, 2006
Guests:
President Randy Burdette presided and welcomed guests: Terri, Kate and Ryan McKinney, guests of Carol Foley; Donald Duckworth, guest of PDG Sandy Duckworth; Mark Osborn, guest of T. Campbell, and Carole Green’s cousin.
Announcements:
There are 2 properties that need work for Christmas in April. The date is April 29.
PDG Sandy Duckworth presented several resolutions from our district to go to the Council on Legislation. Our club voted to back six of these resolutions. Two of the resolutions were deferred for more discussion.
Eric Widener announced that Basket Bingo would be held at Stafford High this weekend.
Members of the incoming board of directors need to attend the Club Leadership Training Seminar on April 8.
Richard Lyall and Mark Osborn are “new-old” members who have returned to the club.
Don’t forget to register for the district conference April 28-30.
Board meeting will be held Tuesday, April 11.
Program:
Eric Widener gave a classification talk. Eric is from Tennessee. He grew up in a Marine Corps family and has moved many, many times. Some of those moves were to Virginia, and he graduated from Spotsylvania High School.
After several jobs Eric moved into the insurance business. He has worked for GEICO and the Marshall Company. Now he works with John Atkins at Lewis Insurance.
Eric is married and has two children. He enjoys the opportunity Rotary gives him to serve the community. He has been busy this year as the Rotary sponsor for the Stafford Senior High School Interact Club.
Are You Reading the Bulletin?
What is RYLA?
What Are You Reading?
Nicolette Ward recommends any book by Jimmy Buffett. Here’s a review of A Salty Piece of Land.
This novel is a groovily laid-back, ramblingly anecdotal, sun-soaked bit of Caribbean escapism that his Parrothead fans will relish like another chorus of "Margaritaville." Tully Mars, a 40-ish ex-cowboy turned guide at the Lost Boys Fishing Lodge island resort, undertakes various sojourns around the Caribbean, to Mayan ruins, a jungle safari camp, a spring break bacchanal in Belize. Nothing much happens—"That day, we spent the rest of the daylight hours on the shallow waters of Ascension Bay and the lagoon amid incredible natural beauty unlike anything I had ever seen before" is about as busy as it gets—except that Tully meets a parade of colorful natives and expatriates, including a Mayan medicine man, a British commando and a 103-year-old woman who skippers a sailing schooner and wants to restore a historic lighthouse on Cayo Loco, the titular island.
This book is as cheery and tropical as Buffet's music.
New Member Corner
Club Leadership Training Seminar
This meeting was formerly known as the District Assembly.
A strong Rotary club requires a strong leadership team. The Club Leadership Training Seminar prepares incoming club leaders in each district for their year in office.
The CLTS is also an opportunity for club leaders to meet with district leaders (district governor-elect, incoming assistant governors, and district committees) who will support club projects and activities.
Who participates:
Incoming club leaders: presidents-elect and incoming secretaries, treasurers, and club committee members.
District 7610 will hold CLTS this Saturday at Colonial Forge High School.
Happy Cup
Ralph Sutton was just happy to be able to get to the meeting in the middle of the busy tax season.
AG Carol Foley was happy for Terri’s visit.
Kathy said after her son returns from teaching in China he will work in Nicaragua on her new resort development.
Shirley announced that registration for the Senior Citizens’ Prom is about full.
Mark Smith has a van available to shuttle the seniors from the parking lot. Richard will be the chauffeur. She thanked Eric and all of the Internet sponsors for their great work.
Joan had a great trip to Florida. She teased Ralph Davis about putting her on the set-up schedule so often.
Harrison was in San Antonio last week.
Carlos is going to San Diego.
Brenda is off to the beach next week.
Mary gave a presentation to the Media General Conference last week. Plus she had 5 of her grandchildren visit.
Vicki’s daughter Lori is pregnant. More grandchildren!
Richard’s daughter Serena is working at Hospice.
Sandy Pratt had a great time in Puerto Vallarta.
PDG Sandy is happy to be home for a change. She taught at two different PETS in our region these past two weeks.
Pastor Fred said Terri’s son Ryan lets him be his “Grandpal”.
Nelda was happy to see her cousin Terri and reminded everyone to remember Terri and Chris often. Chris will be in Afghanistan until September.
Mark Smith enjoyed the beer at last week’s meeting. (Three more cheers to Mark Steele for arranging the brewery tour!)
Joan reminded everyone that we are near our goal of 100% sustaining members of the Rotary Foundation. She will be happy to receive your checks for $100. Remember, “Every Rotarian, Every Year”
President Randy was happy that good weather has finally arrived.
Joan McLaughlin has received an email from Al Brewster. Suzie’s mother died. Joan has information on how to contact Al and Suzie.
Upcoming Programs
April 5:
Bryan Dearing, Chief Executive Officer of Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center (HCA) and Fred Rankin, CEO, Medicorp
April 13:
Detective Jessee, Stafford County Sheriff’s Department—gangs.
April 20 J
Jill Wine, Volunteer Emergency Foundation for Children
April 27
Richard Lyall, Classification Talk
Set Up, Take Down and Greeter Schedule
April 5 Rusty Cowper Eric Widener Jack Broome Joe Howard John Lafley
April 12 Tim Baroody Jeff Small Nicolette Ward Joan McLaughlin Robin Sutton
April 19 Kathy Belcher Sue Gibbs Anne Truong Carole Green Nelda Mohr
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
Other Dates to Remember
April Is Magazine Month
April 8, 2006 – Club leadership Training Seminar
April 27- 30, 2006 District Conference Holiday Inn - Fredericksburg, VA
May 20 –Relay for Life
June Is- Rotary Fellowships Month
June 11-1April, 2006- Rotary International Annual Convention, Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
June 25
District Awards Banquet
RYLA Committee Needs Your Help
Thanks to all the clubs who are sending campers to Camp RYLA this year. It looks like we will have 30 campers. The RYLA committee needs your help. We need Men and Women Rotarians to serve as adult counselors at this year's camp RYLA being held at Prince William Forest Park in Prince William County, VA (near Quantico Marine Base) April 21, 22, and 23. The camp opens at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and concludes at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. We need 4 men and 4 women to volunteer as camp counselors. Camp Counselors will assist the camp director during the camp, but most importantly, they will bunk with the campers in the dormitories. This is critical to the safety of the campers.
If you can help please call me at (703) 303-2105 if they want more information. Past counselors indicated they got as much out of the camp as the campers did.
We also need the to have a camp nurse or EMT certified person at the camp. Again, this is for the safety of the camp in case of any emergency.
Time is getting short. We have three weeks to go and it would be a shame to have to cancel the camp at the last minute because we couldn't get Rotarians to help with these valuable functions.
Thanks,
Cal Marcantel
Camp RYLA 2006 Co-Chairman
(703) 303-2105
Christmas in April Project
Christmas in April is April 29. Many of us will be attending the District Conference that day. Anyone who isn’t going to District Conference please help with this project. The house that needs repairs is in Stafford. Brenda has some pictures of the work that needs to be done.
We need volunteers for this project. See Brenda Gibbs
Rotary Peace Scholars: The Rotary Foundation at Work in the World
Volunteer Work Inspired Peace Fellow's Journey to Berkeley
By Vukoni Lupa-Lasaga
Rotary International News
From her composure, you'd never know that Francesca Giovannini has worked in some of the world's toughest conflict zones.
But as the young Italian woman tells her story, you realize she really is cut out for the calling that has taken her from the affluent setting of her native Modena, through bomb-blasted neighborhoods, to the studious serenity of a wooded college town in the United States.
Currently a student at the Rotary Center for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution at the University of California, Berkeley, Giovannini was introduced to a peace-building career through a volunteer assignment in her hometown in the 1990s. At the time, residents of Modena were struggling to absorb an influx of North African immigrants.
"It was not easy to integrate them into the city," she remembers. "I was involved with some nongovernmental organizations that were promoting dialogue between residents and the new citizens."
Giovannini liked the work, and in 1995, the NGO International Volunteer Service sent her to plant trees for peace in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Two years later, she was volunteering with a homeless community in Berlin.
In 2000, Giovannini worked in the Gaza Strip as project coordinator for the Italian foreign ministry and an Italian NGO consortium. Then, Un ponte per, an Italian humanitarian organization working in conflict zones, employed her as a desk officer for Lebanon, the Palestinian Territories, and Turkey. She sometimes traveled to monitor projects in those countries.
"I once had a very tough time in Turkey," she says. "I was sent there unprepared." Giovannini was arrested while on a fact-finding mission in Turkey's Kurdish region. Insurgents alleged that the national army had committed atrocities against civilians. Government officials, who had caught wind of the visit, held and interrogated her at length about her activities.
Despite several such unsavory experiences, the Rotary World Peace Fellow says she never considered a career change.
"People that you encounter in these contexts — of war, civil strife, and so forth — are some of the best people you can meet," she says. "People become more profound in these situations because they don't know if they will be alive tomorrow."
Working in the Middle East taught Giovannini some important lessons about peace-building and conflict resolution. First, she says, peace agreements among governments or warring parties are a good start in resolving a conflict. But unless ordinary people, who often bear the brunt of violence, are involved in coming to terms with the conflict, the most carefully negotiated and elaborately written peace accord will fall short of actually ending war or bringing real peace.
"A bottom-up approach should be brought to the peace process," she says. "What I experienced in the Middle East is that [some] nongovernmental organizations are already using this approach."
But their efforts are undercut by lack of authority and legitimacy before governments and their opponents. A more effective approach, she says, would be having a reputable agency such as the United Nations launch a massive peace process involving all the parties in a conflict and affected communities as soon as an agreement has been signed.
"If [the peace process] remains at the local level but doesn't go to the international level, then it will not have a big impact."
Giovannini saw this in Lebanon, which entered a period of calm after 15 years of ferocious intercommunal fighting when warlords decided to end all hostilities.
"But it is the people at the top that did it," she says. "There was no reconciliation process involving the people."
As a result, Lebanese live in communities that are even more sharply divided along religious lines than in the past.
Giovannini says she also learned that good intentions and volunteer work are insufficient preparation for a career in peace-building and conflict resolution.
"If you're not well prepared and trained to work in volatile situations, it can be very risky for you and for those you're trying to help," she says.
Motivated by that insight, Giovannini started looking for opportunities for further training and heard about the Rotary Centers fellowships while on a three-year UNDP mission in Lebanon. She immediately contacted her hometown Rotary Club of Modena to find out how she could apply.
"For me, the Rotary Centers program is excellent because I spent five years in the field," she says. "Now that I am back at the university, I have an opportunity to study the things that I didn't understand."
Giovannini is now studying Middle Eastern culture and politics as part of her master's program, which focuses on major conflicts in the Arab world and the consequences of the radicalization of Islam. On completion, she hopes to work for the United Nations political affairs department helping resolve Middle Eastern conflicts.
Giovannini is sometimes invited to speak about the Rotary Centers program to Rotarian and non-Rotarian audiences. During the week of 19 March, she traveled to RI World Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, to give a presentation at the annual training seminar for regional Rotary Foundation coordinators. She also shared her experiences with the nearby Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff .
A recurring theme in these talks is education as a tool for conflict resolution. Giovannini thinks that a solid peace education should include ethical training and explore the structural causes of conflict and the link between peace and the environment.
"When you understand the reason people fight, then you can in the same vein help them achieve peace," she says. "But I think we should [eventually] arrive at the idea that violent conflict can be avoided and prevented."
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