July 28, 2006  Volume 86, Number 04

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

Greeters were Paul Elias and Don Clark

President Art Bradley opened the meeting.

 Frank Bumpus  gave the invocation

Carole Benedict who led us in the Pledge.

 
INTRODUCTION OF VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS 

Walt Haight introduced rebound exchange  student Delaney Haight, his wife Dawn Haight and  rebound exchange student Allison Nordin,

John Swenson introduced our guest speakers for the day and outgoing exchange students Austin Wuellner and Nick Parry.

Ray Fields introduced McMinnville Rotary's First Lady, Brenda Bradley, spouse of our President Art.

John Larsen introduced Dawn Witt, a visiting Rotarian, who was representing Habitat for Humanity and the “Restore” outlet run by Habitat.

Bruce Huffman introduced Josh Norman

 

Richard Weed introduced his son Mathew Weed, outbound exchange student candidate Chris Moreland and his dad, Paul Moreland

MEMBER RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Theresa Smith is celebrating her 27th anniversary

Al Owen recently had a birthday, and everyone complemented Al on his new hair style!

Bob Emrick shared good news about his WOW organization being recognized for having the best looking trailer in the nation.

Jack Thornton shared that he just returned from a wonderful week in Maui where he married his long-time partner.  He also caught a very large Marlin!

Carole Benedict reported on her recent trip to London with her husband where they attended the London Air Show.  Her husband was involved in a rescue mission to Cyprus while there.

Bruce Huffman spoke about his son-in-law, Jeff Davis, who recently took a superintendent position in Gold Beach.

Dawn Witt from Habitat For Humanity publicly thanked Johannas Goddik for donating a barn to Habitat.

 

Al Owen mentioned that he still had more hair than Bob Emrick – even after his recent haircut!

Past President John Larsen recognized Doug Bartlett for his service on the club board since Doug could not make the recent Presidential Promotion Party for Art Bradley.

President Art Bradley reported that district directories are available at the table and are available to everyone.  Also, the quarterly Rotary Foundation Newsletter was also available on the tables. 

Ray Fields reminded us that we are now in a new Rotary year, and we should all make a goal of contributing $100 this year to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. He also mentioned that for those who are making their first contribution, the club will match their first $100..00.

Delaney Haight, daughter of Walt Haight gave us a short report on her exchange experience in Japan.  She misses Japan very much having just arrived back in Oregon Wednesday, but is now attempting to transition back into McMinnville life!

 

Art Bradley received a thank-you letter from District Governor Tom, who expressed his appreciation for our warm welcome on his recent visit.  He was very impressed with our club. He said he didn't realize until he saw the statistics that our club is the sixth most senior club in the district. He suggested that other clubs should study our fund raiser and also commented on the "caliber" of our outbound exchange students.

Main event

Richard Weed introduced our program today.  Outbound exchange students Austin Wuellner and Nick Parry are both about to depart on their adventure and gave us an update on their preparations.

Austin Wuellner was first.  He is headed for Guatemala.  He first expressed deep appreciation to the McMinnville Rotary Club for sponsoring him on this wonderful adventure.  He went through a presentation that he will use in Guatemala.  It included information about his family.  He is best-friends with his two brothers.   Austin also described his recent experience of having a stroke.  His heart is now repaired and he is living a normal life once again.  All preparations have now been completed for his trip beginning in just a few days.

Nick Parry is on his way to Thailand, leaving McMinnville next week.  Nick also was very thankful for the support of our club and for making this experience possible.  He gave us the presentation he will use in Thailand.  It included a description of Oregon, his home, McMinnville, Rotary, and his family and friends.  Nick shared that he loves music and sports.

The group asked both students questions about their upcoming trips.  Art Bradley and Ray Fields both noted that they were very impressed with both of today’s speakers as well as all 5 exchange students present at the meeting today.

CLOSING

Art then presented many of our Rotarians with Perfect Attendance Certificates.  Congratulations to all those recognized!

Photos by Dianne Haugeberg Shea
Text by Don Clark
Edited for the web by Ray Fields

Did you miss this meeting and need a makeup?   Here is a list of places that you can makeup on the web.

"When meeting day comes around, I do not have to decide whether to attend or not, for that has already been decided for me . . . it was one of the obligations I accepted when I joined Rotary." -- A Rotarian

Back to McMinnville Rotary's Home Page

Copyright (c) 2006 * Rotary Club of McMinnville * All Rights Reserve