October 6, 2006 Volume 86, Number 14
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?"
SOMETHING NEW
“Shall we ever understand that the other fellow’s necessities should have precedence over our luxuries, our absurdities? If so, then we shall attain the estate of the brotherhood of man.”
Paul P. Harris – The Rotarian – February 1917, on the occasion of Rotary’s 12th Anniversary
What would you like to add to the Calendar? Programs for our club are listed in the Calendar below.
Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday October - Vocational Service Month 8
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Club Board meeting - 11:45 AM - Tequiila Grill
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Maryalice Russell
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Oregon Donor Program21
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24 25 26
Fireside at John Larsen's Home27
Linfield President Tom Hellie28 November - The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Month 1
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Delaney Haight rebound exchange student to Japan
4 opening
GREETERS
Van Keck and Al OwenINVOCATION
Don Clark
PLEDGE
Cindy de las HerasINTRODUCTION OF VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS
Waldo Farnham introduced friend and Rotarian-to-be Ron Noble (Chief of Police)
Brent Adams introduced members of the Newberg Morning Club Susan Utterbeck (past President) and Linda Horton.
Host mom, Laura Van Cleeve, introduced our inbound student James Gorry.
Kris Olsen introduced Matt Lewis and his mother Debbie Lewis and Jon Moreland and his mother Carrie
Linfield student Amy Graham was introduced by John Larsen.
President Art introduce Interact President, and McMinnville High School Student Caleb Nyquist.
Doug Koch was introduced by his proud Dad Ezra Koch.
Van Keck introduced Bryan Owen member of the McM morning club (and a relative of one of our members).
Kristi Brill introduced husband Thad and daughter Bethany.
Ray Fields introduced a special guest of the club, Paul Barber
MEMBER RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
We were led once again by Good-Morning-at-12:20PM Ryan Arzner. Camera shy Jan Fyant recently celebrated a birthday.
Kristi Brill cerebrated her birthday today
Carole Benedict advised that the check is in the mail in honor of her birthday
John Larsen announced the next Fireside, Thursday, October 26. These great evenings are especially for newer members, but all members are welcome. There was a signup page on the tables. You could also send him an e-mail if you plan on attending.
Also camera shy Kelly Odegaard donated some dollars expressing his regret for neglecting to come early today to do some set-up. Seems like other Rotarians took care of the details.
Principal Kris Olsen introduced three Students of the Month. Matt Lewis (son of Steve and Debbie Lewis) is the student body Vice President this year. He has been very active in athletics and Homecoming King contest. Matt plans to study business administration, perhaps at Linfield.
Jon Moreland is President of the student body (mother Carrie Moreland was with us). He has been active in the rugby program (much to Brent Adams’ delight). He plans to study at George Fox or Portland State.
Bethany Brill (daughter of Kristi and Thad) has a 3.95 GPA and ranks 9th in her senior class. She is an accomplished cheerleader (Pac 9 Cheerleader of the Year, finalist for National Cheerleader of Year award), an active horsewoman, and community volunteer (e.g. Julliette’s House).
Interact President Caleb Nyquist thanked us for our support. Many of the active members from last year graduated, thus this year is a building time. There are currently 5 members with several students likely to join soon. INTERACT MEETS THE FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS AT 11:30AM IN ROOM 76—ALL ROTARIANS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. Our support would be much appreciated and attendance is good for a make-up.
John Larsen led the induction of new member Ron Noble (with sponsor Van Keck in support). Welcome RON!!
MAIN EVENT
Director of Development for Juliette’s House, Francine Fiore was introduced by Frank Bumpus (who noted that a community is only as strong as its service to its most-frail or most-vulnerable members). Francine thanked Rotarians for our wide-spread contributions the community. In 1994-5 meetings with Paul and Juliette Barber, physicians, and other community leaders it became very evident that there was a pronounced need for an assessment center to determine the extent of a victim’s trauma, provide appropriate medical and psychological treatment to the child, assist the family, and gather relevant information for the police and courts. Over-burdened systems would be assisted and steps could be taken to do prevention work as well as this specific response to abuse.
Juliette's House seeks to provide compassionate assessment, treatment, and support of abused children and their families.
Also, Juliette’s House provides the Safe Kids Program in most Yamhill County elementary schools (grades K-5). Trained presenters assist children to appropriately respond to bullies, strangers acting inappropriately, and family members and familiar adults acting inappropriately. About 90% of abuse comes from adults with whom the child is familiar. The program also instructs teachers and other adult care-givers to detect vulnerable children.
What to do if you suspect abuse may be happening to a child? First, do not confront the suspected abuser. Second, make sure the child is safe. Third, immediately phone the police, Juliette’s House, or a state agency dealing with services to children.
Pediatrician Bob Moore, M.D., (former Club member) spoke about his appreciation for Juliette’s House, its care for children and families, and the generosity of the Barber family. He elaborated on the emotional trauma as well as the physical trauma experienced by the child. This abuse is repetitive, visible, often at the hands of familiar adults who have “groomed” the child to become vulnerable. Many but not all victims experience long-term effects. Fortunately many victims enjoy considerable emotional healing.
Paul Barber was called forward. On behalf of the club Frank Bumpus gave him a plaque expressing our appreciation for Paul’s “Service Above Self”.
During the Question and Answer time Francine discussed training for parents and adults provided by Juliette’s House and Maryalice Russell explained parenting resources provided by our schools. Dr. Moore explained the steps involved in the assessment process which involve gathering extensive information from parents and other adults, from the child, and from a medical examination. During this process children and parents are usually questioned independently to enable open discussions with the child.
CLOSING
President Art closed the meeting buy extending the club's appreciation to our speakers and advising them that a book will be presented to the school district's early reader program in honor of their visit to our club. Next week we will hear from Maryalice Russell about our schools.
Photos by Dianne Haugeberg Shea
Meeting text Frank Bumpus
Edited for the web by Ray FieldsDid you miss this meeting and need a makeup? Here is a list of places that you can makeup on the web.
District model eClubs
Zone model eClubs
"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
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