December 21, 2007  Volume 87, Number 25

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

 

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December - Family Month
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Kristi Brill and Kelly Odegaard acted as greeters for today's meeting. The inspirational moment was provided by Jeff Sargent. Norm Goss led the assembled in the flag salute. (no pictures were available since our scheduled photographer failed to show)


VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS
 

Richard Weed introduced his son Matt who was visiting from Florida

Molly Walker & Jim Walker were introduced by Guy Everingham and were visiting from the Gold Beach, OR Club

Outbound students Caity Bernards and Gia Bataglia were introduced by Al Owen

Nancy Nelson introduced Elva Salinas-Garcia, Outreach Coordinator for Virginia Garcia Center

(Sorry no picture)

Dan Corrigan introduced his wife Mary.  Dan also asked if the club would like to help out the Bradley's who had just had a car drive through their store front window.

Chuck Pattishall introduced Nick Parry, our keynote speaker and Interact Student.

MEMBER RECOGNITION, BRAGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Van Keck ran member recognition

Steve Macy was recognized for his birthday and his 40th wedding anniversary.

Bruce Huffman was recognized for his birthday and he said he will be celebrating with a sing-along on Sunday at Hillside

Ron Stone was recognized for his anniversary.

Lee Means will be celebrating her birthday on the 23rd.

Jeff Long was recognized for his recent "25 years ago" story regarding his basketball efforts for MHS and an additional story about his son who is a senior and is also have a great basketball season.

Ray Fields brought contributions to both the club's foundation and the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International from Rosemari Davis in recognition of her past birthday and anniversary (sorry no photo)

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Richard Weed introduced our Rebound Student, Nick Parry, who spent last year in Thailand.

Nick opened his presentation by saying that his year in Thailand was the best year of his life. 

He talked about his host families.  His first family had 7 family members and no one spoke English - so he instantly began studying and practicing Thai.  During his first 3 months in Thailand, he experienced a military coup and the biggest flood Thailand had seen in 18 years.  He was with his second family for 5 months and enjoyed the freedom and travel time he got while staying with them.  He spent just 1 month with his third family. 

Nick lived on the SE coast of Thailand.  He said it is known for the beautiful waterfalls.  There were 1.5 million people in his city province.  He enjoyed the fame of living in a big city and being the only American.  He said, "I was like a Beatle, I won't lie."

He said he learned Thai quickly and made great friends.  His most powerful experience was the month he spent in a Buddhist Temple. 

CLOSING  

 

President Dan Gardner asked Nick to sign a book that will be donated to the Early Reader Program.  He announced that there will be no meeting next week due to the holidays and adjourned the meeting

 

Photos by Ray Fields
Meeting text Nicole Wahlberg
Edited for the web by Ray Fields

 

 

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