June 9, 2006  Volume 85, Number 50

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:  Gary Reuter

Invocation:  Frank Bumpus

Pledge: John Larsen

 
INTRODUCTION OF VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS 

Art Bradley introduced his Dad, Fritz Bradley.

Natasha Bailey was introduced by Dad, Wayne Bailey.

Kristen Dollarhide was introduced by Erin Stephenson. Kristen and Erin publicized the upcoming TURKEY 2-STEP. .   “Any step will do, you do not need to know how to do the 2-step.”  This fund raiser for Habitat and the Chamber Leadership Program is $10/person.  See Erin for details.

MEMBER RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Once again, in Ryan Arzner’s unique style he greeted us with a “Good Morning” at precisely 12:23 PM (might be good to review the 4-Way Test).  Ryan asked everyone wearing their Rotary pin to stand, and each received $1.  (A basic tenet of psychology is, “rewarded behavior is more likely to occur again”.)  Your scribe was not wearing his pin, but will now wear it faithfully forever.

Linda Stephenson announced an unspecified anniversary and made a donation.

Bruce Wyatt announced his recent 35th anniversary and made a donation.

Announcing his 37th anniversary, and making a donation, was John Larsen.

Jon Triest announced his birthday and gave an “appropriate” amount.

Scott Magers announced an unspecified birthday while making a donation.

Dan Gardner announced that he and Laurie’s son, Nick is graduating from high school this evening.

Also, Art Bradley’s oldest son is graduating from high school this evening

Erin Stephenson expressed appreciation for community support for the Habitat Re-Store.  Many in the community have donated items and bought items.  Recently a Rotarian spent $1500 at the Store. 

Jon Triest thanked us all for participation in the Rose Sale, and especially his very-able assistants, Theresa Smith and Van Keck.

Ryan concluded his time up-front with a story about a new father, the baby, the wife and the “misguided” dad’s fascination with the craftsmanship of the child’s crib. (The serious spin on the story could our blindness to the miraculous in our lives.)

John Larsen reminded us of our recognition of Guy Everingham and the 21 awards recently garnered by The News Register. Katie Willson, a former Rotary Youth Exchange Student sponsored by  District 5110, was called to the front by President Johnt to recognize her involvement in some of those awards (which rarely go to smaller circulation newspapers).  Katie received a dozen roses.

Al Hansen reminded us that the Steering Committee will be meeting “at the usual place and time this week”.


Luke Loomis
(Photo by Tom Ballard of
the News Register)

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY AWARDS


Cully Desmond
(Photo by Tom Ballard of
the News Register)

Lee Vasquez reminded us of the importance of our police and fire safety professionals.  “We expect them all to give 100%, but they give 150%.”

Fire Chief Jay Lilly called Luke Loomis forward.  Luke has earned a very long list of certifications equipping him to serve us.  Luke received a plaque for being the “2006 Fire Fighter and Medic of the Year”. President John presented the plaque.

 

Police Chief Ron Noble noted that the highlight of his 3 weeks on the job is his opportunity of presenting Cully Desmond with the “2006 Police Officer of the Year Award”.  The Chief noted that Officer Desmond is “the hardest working officer I’ve known”.   Just as the Chief began to speak, six officers (from our local department, the Newberg Department, and the State Police) entered the room to give their standing ovation in recognition of Officer Desmond.  An impressive display of support! President John presented Cully with a plaque.

Pictured at the left are from left to right, McMinnville Fire Chief Jay Lilly, McMinnville Assistant Fire Chief Scott Magers, McMinnville Fire Fighter Luke Loomis, President John Larsen, McMinnville Police Detective Cully Desmond, McMinnville Police Chief Ron Noble and former Yamhill County Sheriff Lee Vasquez

CONGRATULATIONS TO LUKE LOOMIS AND CULLY DESMOND---WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE YOU SERVING IN OUR COMMUNITY.

 

Main event

Wayne was “a farm boy in Iowa and now I’m a farm boy in Oregon”.  He and Nicolette own Youngberg Hill Winery and Inn, Southwest of McMinnville.  He was the first to graduate from college in his family, taking a degree in mechanical engineering.  Wayne has been in sales, consulting, and management.  He thanked Nicolette for helping him to balance in his life (as father, husband and professional person). They realized when their second child was on-the-way that neither Wayne’s extensive traveling to Europe and the Orient nor life in Chicago fit what they wanted for their expanding family.  “We are delighted to be in Oregon and involved in the local wine industry.” 

Why McMinnville?  First, they appreciate our community spirit (similar to “life on the farm in Iowa).  Second, our wine industry is a wonderful and best-kept secret.  Third, “the people here are genuine and truthful.  The integrity we experience here in our industry is not found in most business settings.  Competitors share and learn from each other.”

Youngberg Hill involves five businesses:

1. The Inn, with its “7 rooms and 270 degree views of most all of the Valley.  We recently completed paving all of our mile-long driveway.”

2. Grape vineyard of 12 acres of grapes.  “Grapes are high-maintenance just as 12 acres of roses would be.” 

3. Wine production (Youngberg Hill label).

4. Wedding business.

5. Wine distribution business serving about 50 producers.

John Swenson asked to give Wayne a hug “for paving all of your driveway”.  Recall John owns a limo service.

CLOSING

 

President John reminded us that a book will be donated in Wayne's name to the McMinnville Early Readers Program. He announced that next week we will be hearing from Cindy de la Harris and Silvia Reyes. He then lead us in the recitation of Rotary's Four Way Test and adjourned the meeting.

 

Photos by Dianne Haugeberg
Text by Frank Bumpus
Edited for the web by Ray Fields

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