May 19, 2006  Volume 85, Number 47

ROTARY'S FOUR WAY TEST
"Of the things we think, say or do:

1. Is it the TRUTH? 
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it Build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"

 

opening

Greeter Jon Triest did the work of two people, meeting and greeting everyone who came thru the doors.

Chuck Pattishall led the club in a very nice inspirational prayer.

President John Larsen led the Club in the salute to the US flag.

INTRODUCTION OF VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS 

John Swenson introduced inbound student Filip Fidler

Scott Chambers introduced guest Terry Atzen with the program.

Brent Adams introduced guest Ed Wanner from Mid Valley Rehab.

Ron Benek introduced guest Sarah Hahn with the program

Mike McKenzie introduced guest Brad Howard from Sunrise Clan Rotary.

Waldo Farnham introduced guest/speaker Jamilee Shaffer.

MEMBER RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ryan Arzner handled the duties today , making them very fast, which turn out to be a nice thing since we had a full plate today. Ryan started the Roll call with……….

Dennis Gray  had a birthday….29 or 39 or 59  not sure.

Bob Rhoads had his 52nd anniversary, Way to go Bob.

Bob also talked  very highly about  Mr Koch. Ezra Koch also celebrated his 62 anniversary( per Ez) every day is a new day

Carol Benedict  told everyone the public safety bond  passed and wanted to give a special thanks to Patrick, Waldo, and Lee. Carol did say that Waldo was so good that maybe Maryalice should talk with Waldo about joining the school bond committee.

Maryalice wanted to thank everyone who did help with the school bond and Yes, Maryalice has talked to Waldo already.

EXTRA

Al Hansen came up to talk about the Foundation Annual meeting. With Scott Chambers talking about Investment Committee things. Scott did hand out a flyer on the balance sheet. Rosie, Scott’s now famous dog , was in the newspaper. He did show us a picture. If you need a copy of the report  email Scott Chambers. Guy Everingham  spoke about the scholarship committee. Guy talked about where the money goes and who gets it. The Club had around 73 app’s come in this year.

Jon Triest came up and talked about the Rose sale. Jon let everyone know that if you are having trouble selling your roses to email him, he may be able to help. On the other hand if you have sold out already and will need help delivering your roses to call him he has a answer for you also.Dan Corrigan wanted to let everyone know that this weekend you can take your toxic waste to WOW-Greenlands from 8am-5pm for  FREE !!!!  Dan also wanted all club members and guest to know that  Al Hansen was the one who helped push this thru . So everyone should thank Al Hansen.

MAIN EVENT

Jeff Long introduced Jamilee Shaffer from Hair On Fire. Jamilee works with  Sarah Hahn Vice President of Research and Marketing,  Terry Atzen Vice President of Business Development.

Jamilee jumped right into the fire, of how she came to this point in her life.  With a near death experience, Jamilee had to jump start her life back to where she wanted it to be. While we the club listened to her talk, you could hear her say the same thing over and over in different ways.

Jamilee talked about who should attend this type of course/ training. Board of directors , customer service teams, couples, kids, it can basically be anybody.  From listening to everyone after the program, it sounded like everyone liked this program and found it could be useful. To learn more and how to reach Jamilee Shaffer at Hair On Fire  check out her website www.haironfirenow.comm.

For those who missed this meeting you missed a good one.

 

President John advised Jamilee about presenting the book "Awesome Facts about Sharks" to the school district's smart reader program and then closed the meeting with recitation of the Four Way Test.

Photos by Dennis Gray
Text by Jeff Long & Doug Bartlett
Edited for the web by Ray Fields

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