July 21, 2006  Volume 86, Number 03

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

Today's "welcoming team" included Maureen Chapman, Bob Thompson , Mary Jenkins and .DG Tom Jenkins

The meeting was led by President Art Bradley.

 

An inspirational moment was provided by John Larsen.

"The world is a huge orchestra in which each one of us has his own little insignificant part to play. The success of your instrument and mine depends not upon the amount of noise they make, but upon how perfectly they harmonize with the instruments about us; and he who, sufficient unto himself, insists upon blowing his own horn in his own big pompous way, finds himself not only a maker of discords, but also persona non grata to all the rest of the band. If Rotary can bring home to us a fuller realization of the fact that we are not individual performers, but rather small parts of a stupendous entirety, not only will our lives harmonize better with the lives of those around us, but will also find them easier and better worth living."  -Paul Harris - March 1912 The National Rotarian

 

Ron Benek led the flag salute.

 
INTRODUCTION OF VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS 

Richard Weed introduced Alison Nordin who just returned from Germany and her father Martin Brown.

Richard Weed also introduced outbound students Austen Wuellner, who will be heading to Guatemala and Nick Parry, who will be heading to Thailand.

Richard Weed continued his introductions with Rebecca Shouldis of Art of the Vine, who also was a Rotary exchange student to France in 1991.

Ray Fields introduced District Governor Tom Jenkins and First Lady Mary Jenkins.

MEMBER RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ryan Arzner began his presentation with a new twist "Good Evening"...he's so confused... 

Dale Tomlinson was recognized for his July 9 birthday

Cory Graham was recognized for her recent birthday that she was able to spend with family

Erin Stephenson will celebrate her 3rd anniversary in the air conditioning.

Bob Rhoads was recognized for his birthday.

Richard Weed read a letter from Dori, a past Rotary exchange student from Hungary.

Martin Brown thanked the club for sponsoring his son prior to sponsoring his daughter Alison.  His son has now returned to Japan as a translator.  He thanked the club for the opportunity.

Alison Nordin gave a brief overview of her 10 1/2 months in Germany.  She just returned to Oregon on Wednesday.

Lee Vasquez reminded the group of the Wine and Art Auction on Saturday.  426 people have RSVP'd and we have received $37,000 in cash sponsorships.  There is still a need for set up help on Saturday.

President Art called Chuck Pattishall forward and recognized him as the new Vice President since he had neglected to do so at the demotion dinner.

Ryan  closed member recognition with the following story:

A husband was in big trouble when he forgot his wedding anniversary.
His wife told him "Tomorrow there better be something in the driveway
for me that goes zero to 200 in 2 seconds flat." The next morning the
wife found a small package in the driveway. She opened it and found a
brand new bathroom scale. Funeral arrangements for the husband have
been set for Saturday.

Main event

District Governor Tom Jenkins began his talk with a discussion of symbolism...he had recently visited Oregon's newest club in West Linn, worked with another soon to be chartered West Columbia Gorge club at McMenamin’s Edgefield and today visited the McMinnville Club which is the #6 club in the District, with a May 1, 1921 charter.  He complemented McMinnville for being such a  historic and successful club.

DG Tom discussed the changing nature of Rotary, the focus of Rotary's International President Bill Boyd and what the District hopes to accomplish.

DG Tom gave some closing advice:  make sure what you do takes care of the entire club, each member should make a commitment of $100 a year to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (and he and Mary will match $100), grow a whole new group of leaders and support District events (including the May 3-6, 2007 District Conference in Salem).

DG Tom recognized Lee Vasquez and his wife with a "Century of Service" book, convention ceremony DVD and a medallion for being an "Official Navigator for 2006-2007" for their outstanding service to the club.

DG Tom also presented President Art  with an "Official Navigator" medallion.

CLOSING

 

President Art  presented District Governor Tom with a book that will be donated to School District 40's Early Reader program in his name as well as a $500 donation to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International in .both his and Mary's name.
 

Photos by Jon Triest
Text by Nicole Wahlberg
Edited for the web by Ray Fields

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