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SOMETHING NEW |
In
The
Rotarian
magazine,
March
1918
“I
do not
believe
capital
can
afford
to
permit
hunger,
squalor
or
disease.
Let us
banish
the city
miserable
before
we build
our city
beautiful.
Slums
are
political
malaria
breeders,
and we
must not
have
them in
our
midst...
We
can
dispense
with
ignorance,
degradation
and
filth;
we must
have
education,
enlightenment,
morality,
and
cleanliness,
and more
and more
of it,
if our
civilization
is to be
made
secure.”
Paul P
Harris,
The True
Spirit
of
Service
Can
Redeem
(the)
World
In an
unusually
political
essay,
Paul
Harris
reminded
a world
re-emerging
from
years of
global
conflict
what
really
matters
to the
ordinary
citizens
of the
world.
Many
Rotary
clubs
have
embarked
on
projects
in the
city
slums
this
year and
have
worked
tirelessly on
water,
literacy
and
health &
hunger
projects
where it
really
matters.
Yet, in
today’s
world,
nearly
90 years
later,
Paul
Harris’
vision
of a
clean
world
without
‘filth’
takes on
new
meanings.
Thanks
to
Rotarians
around
the
world
and
through
their
visionary
projects,
Rotary
is
beginning
to
realize
the
environmental
challenges
of the
21st
century.
It is
inevitable
that
Rotary
will
take a
position
of
leadership
in
'preserving
planet
earth' in
the
coming
years.
Calum
Thomson
RGHF
Chairman
2006/07
R/C
Longniddry
&
District
D 1020
Scotland
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What would you like to add to the Calendar? Programs for our
club are listed in the Calendar below.
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April -
Magazine Month |
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Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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2 |
3
District Conference Salem, OR |
4
District Conference Salem, OR
Terry Durham - Catch up |
5
District Conference Salem, OR |
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District Conference Salem, OR |
7 |
8
Steering Committee 11:45 AM Community Center |
9
Board Meeting Tequilla Grill 11:45 AM |
10 |
11
Teacher Recognition |
12 |
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14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18
Ron Noble
Vocational Talk |
19 |
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opening |
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Greeters: Walt Haight, James
Gorry, Amelia Larson
Jan Fyant gave the
Inspirational Moment
Gene Zinda led the Pledge of
Allegiance |
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INTRODUCTION OF VISITING ROTARIANS &
GUESTS |
(Sorry, no picture
available)
Kris Olsen introduced
Jimmy Rosacker and Jill Seistrup, Members of the McMinnville
High School Habitat For Humanity Club, along with their advisor,
Dana Fitzpatrick.
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Kris
Olsen introduced Maricela Morales and Melissa Cook,
McMinnville High School Students of the Month for April.
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Linda Stephenson
introduced Gary Norris, a visiting Rotarian from the Morning
Club.
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Paul
Elias introduced Amelia Larson, Rotary Exchange Outbound
Student for 2007-2008.
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Jack
Crabtree introduced Jeff Sargent, to be inducted as a member
later in the meeting.
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Walter
Haight introduced James Gorry, current Rotary Exchange
Inbound Student from Coventy, England.
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Kristi
Brill introduced Dudley Frost, to be inducted as a member
later in the meeting.
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MEMBER RECOGNITION
& announcements |
Al Owen recognized
Steve Larson and Scott Chambers, but neither were
present.
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Ron Stone,
was recognized celebrating his
birthday (61).
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Gene Zinda, was recognized celebrating an
anniversary (44).
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Brent
Adams reported that the McMinnville High School Rugby team
narrowly avoided defeat in a playoff game, but prevailed 12-8.
They now advance to the State Championship game.
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Linda
Stephenson reported that she
is expecting her second
grandchild.
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Dan Gardner reported
that his son and daughter-in-law had a child (Zach Gardner).
First one for Grandpa Dan.
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Jill
Seistrup and Jimmy Rosacker, members of the
Habitat For Humanity club at Mac High, reported on the activities
of the club (which is in its first year), which included
volunteer work at the Habitat Store every 2nd Saturday of the
month, building and painting benches, and plans for a fundraiser
on May 1st.
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 Kris Olsen introduced
Melissa Cook* and Maricela Morales**, Students of the Month at
Mac High. Melissa is being honored for her work in
cheerleading, volunteer work at Henderson House, and child care
work at her church. She plans to attend Chemeketa C.C., and
currently carries a 3.20 GPA. Maricela is honored for her work
in the English Language Learner Program, works with the St.
James Youth Group, and for her continued Honor Roll status. She
plans to be a doctor, and currently carries a 3.85 GPA. (* **
see details below)
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  John Larson led the
Induction Ceremony for two new members, Jeff Sargent and
Dudley Frost. Jeff is sponsored by Jack
Crabtree, and Dudley is sponsored by Ray Fields.
John used the Induction Ceremony as an opportunity to
underscore the importance of the Friday meetings. He cited the
achievements of the members, recognition of students and
teachers, the work of Roteract and Interact groups and their
sharing of experiences with the club, and the overall fun nature
of the club. John then proceeded to confer membership
badges, pins, orientation materials, and 4-Way Test plaques to
the new members.
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MAIN EVENT |
 Art Bradley introduced
Kayla R. Flores, a representative of the Embry-Riddle
Aeronautics University. Kayla gave a presentation on the work
of the university, which is located in Portland near the
airport. In addition to offering a 4-year degree in
Professional Aeronautics and Technical Management, the
University also offers an MS degree in Aeronautical Science.
She spoke about the successes of the university, and mentioned
that the school is currently negotiating with the Evergreen
Avaiation Museum for the establishment of classes at that
facility.
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CLOSING
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 President Art closed the meeting by
presenting the Rotary pen to our guest speaker and having her
sign the book for the SMART program. He also announced that the
District Conference is Thursday through Sunday in Salem and that
our 4 Way Test Speech contest winner will be speaking at 11:30
AM on Friday. He also reminded ius to be thinking of projects
for the May 25, Club Assembly.
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 *McMinnville High
School’s student-of-the-month for April, senior Melissa Cook,
representing the Family and Consumer Science Department.
Melissa
is the daughter of Brock and Kathy Cook. She has an older
sister, Tiffany, a 2005 graduate of McMinnville High School and
current student at Linfield, and younger brother, Lucas, a
sophomore at McMinnville High School.
Melissa
attended Columbus Elementary, and then Duniway Middle School
before enrolling at McMinnville High School in her freshman
year. Melissa
currently holds a 3.2 grade point average, and has earned 21.5
credits to date. This semester, she is enrolled in our
Pre-School Curriculum Lab, bear Hugs Child Development, Strength
& Conditioning, Senior English, and Pre-Calculus. While in high school,
Melissa has been active in our school’s Cheerleading
program, which recently placed 3rd in the State of
Oregon, and has been active in our Early Childhood Education
program. Outside of school,
Melissa has participated in a great deal of community
service with the cheerleading program, including Henderson
House, and the community-wide clean up. She’s worked in her
churches nursery, done babysitting, and with Young Life. Her future plans
include attending Chemeketa Community College to begin her
degree in Early Childhood Education, and then off to a four-year
institution to complete her Bachelor’s Degree.
Melissa’s
teacher writes, “She was selected as this month’s student of the
month for her outstanding work in the department. While in high
school, she’s enrolled in all the courses offered through the
department, including four levels of child development
coursework. We’re honored to have Melissa represent our
department, as she is most deserving of this honor.”
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 **McMinnville High
School’s student-of-the-month for April, senior Maricela
Morales, representing the English language Learner’s
Department.
Maricela
is the daughter of Ramon and Margarita Morales. She has four
younger sisters, Rosalina (17), Marta and Marana (twins 16), and
Daniella (13).
Maricela
attended elementary and middle school in Guanajuato (Ona a wato),
Mexico near Guadalajara, before enrolling at McMinnville High
School in February 2005. Maricela came to McMinnville
with her parents and sisters following years of her father
traveling to the Willamette Valley for work. When they came,
she was within 3 months of graduating from high school. Several
of her credits were transferable, but she had to make up a lot
and work really hard on her English skills, which are
exceptional.
Maricela
currently holds a 3.85 grade point average, and has been on
honor roll every semester since coming to McMinnville. This
semester, she is enrolled in Geometry, Advanced English, Junior
Health, Culinary Arts, English Fundamentals, and Technology in
the Workplace. While in high school,
Maricela has been active in our school’s United Cultures
Club, the National Honor Society, and was selected as the
Student-of-the-Year at Monte de Hoyes High School in Guanajuato,
Mexico. Outside of school, Maricela has been involved in the St. James youth group,
works part-time with Service Master Cleaner, and enjoys
weightlifting, cooking, reading and music. Her future plans
include attending Chemeketa Community College to begin her
degree in Health Service, and then off to a four-year
institution to complete her Bachelor’s Degree to eventually
become a medical doctor.
Maricela’s
teacher writes, “She is very determined and is passionate
about learning. Her dedication and enthusiasm in the classroom
has made her a natural leader. Even though some of her classes
are taught in Spanish, she excels in all English classes as
well. We are all very proud of her achievement and leadership
at our school.”
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Photos by Diane Haugeberg
Meeting text Walt Haight
Edited for the web by Ray Fields
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a list of places that you can makeup on the web.
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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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