November21

November 21, 2008 Volume 88, Number 21

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?"

News from Rotary International

McMinnville Rotary Club Calendar

What would you like to add to the Calendar? Programs for our club are listed in the Calendar below.

November - Rotary Foundation Month
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
23	24	25	26	27	28 No Meeting Happy Thanksgiving	29
December - Family Month
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	1	2	3	4	5 Phil Hutchinson - Vocational talk	6
7	8	9 Steering Committee 11:30 AM Jake's Deli	10 Board Meeting Tequila Grill 11:45 AM	11	12 Past President Recognition	13
14	15	16	17	18	19 Annual Meeting Mac Hi Twilighters	20
21	22	23	24	25	26 No Meeting	27
28	29	30	31

McMinnville Rotary Meeting Summary

OPENING


Gleeful greeters Shoshannah Siefken and Jon Triest. President Chuck Pattishall, called the meeting by acknowledging our greeters. John Ailstock shared an inspirational moment by reminding us that even amongst the difficult times that we live in, we should all take a moment to think of that for which we are grateful. Bruce Dickson led the way on the Pledge of Allegiance.

VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS

Jon Triest introduced FLOYD CARR, previously of the McMinnville morning club.

Elva Salinas Garcia introduced inbound exchange student TAMARA BORGES from Brazil.

Russ Rainwater introduced JULIE MILLER.

John Ailstock introduced CINDY JOHNSON, who works at Creekside Community Church.

Dudley Frost: introduced JIM and MOLLY WALKER, formerly of the Gold Beach club who will soon no longer be guests

Colin Armstrong introduced KEN TILL, the new Director of Operations at the Evergreen Space Museum.

Carole Benedict introduced her husband ANDY BENEDICT.

Brandon Malloy introduced ALEX SMITH, a senior at Linfield College.

Prez Chuck then reminded us that on February 6, 2009 the club will be conducting a special meeting at the Evergreen Space Museum, courtesy of Maryalice Russell. A tour of the museum will be included. President Chuck reminded us of the Pennies for Polio campaign, and introduced the stylish new donation cups on each table, provided courtesy of Ron Benek.

MEMBER RECOGNITION, BRAGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Host Derrick Price called on Norm Goss to admit that his birthday is coming up, on Nov. 23rd. He agreed to provide an ex post facto check next week. Several other birthdays were called (Steven Battaglia, Dick Ecker, Ed Gormley) and one anniversary (Rosemari Davis), but they were not present and will have to be congratulated at a later meeting.
LV VanBlaricom put in an honest dollar for her daughter, who not only just passed her Master's exam, but already has a job offer and is moving back to Portland.	Sharon Larson added her dollar to announce that the Boy Scouts of Yamhill County would be picking up food on December 6th to help provide for those in need during the holidays.
Bruce Huffman dropped in a dollar because he admitted that he made a boo-boo and sent out the letters to Past Presidents for the recognition dinner, but failed to put a space on the RSVP form for them to write their name! If any have already RSVP'd, please verify with him.	Jill Methven encouraged members to visit the Methven Vineyards tasting room the weekend following Thanksgiving (11/28 – 11/30). They'll be serving tastings of their superb pinots, along with artisan cheeses, Honest Chocolates, and more.
Lee Means shared with all that YCAP's food bank is making 250 Thanksgiving food baskets, and they still need about 90-100 turkeys. Excel Fitness has donated quite a few, but more are needed.	Wayne Bailey mentioned that Youngberg Hill would also be open after Thanksgiving, and invited members to come by and visit them as well. One of their wines just received an outstanding rating from Wine Spectator magazine, for the third year in a row.
Bob Emrick announced that this Friday and Saturday his wife Nancy would be singing at Noah's. The shows are sold out, but he has some tickets if anyone is still interested.	Derrick Price returned to ask us, as we head into the Thanksgiving week, to think about and perhaps share some of the things that we are thankful for.
John Larsen is thankful for Homeward Bound Pets. His wife was looking for an additional pitter-patter of feet around the house, so they picked up two cats from the local shelter recently. John's wife, and John, are both very happy with them.	Dan Gardner is thankful to still be in business, and extends his thoughts to those who worked at Valley RV Center, which recently closed its doors. His business is taking in four to five of Valley RV's former employees, and he encouraged others to consider doing so as well if they have staff needs.
TAMARA BORGES is thankful to be in Oregon, and is grateful that everyone is so nice!	Bob Emrick is thankful for the great employees that he has at Western Oregon Waste. At a recent meeting his staff recognized the difficulty many are facing, and rededicated themselves to being supportive and uplifting.
Derrick Price is thankful for this community. He and his family have been here two years now, and they feel very welcomed and blessed.	President Chuck closed the segment by sharing how grateful he is for all of the members of this Rotary club. He is having a wonderful time serving as president. President Chuck reminded us that he, Art Bradley and Jack Crabtree will be tossing their weight around at the Thugz Off Drugs bowl-a-thon next week. A sponsorship list is going around.
President Chuck then called up the following to receive their 100% attendance certificates: Al Hansen (1 year); Elise Hui (1 year); Jill Methven (1 year); Dudley Frost (2 years); Dan Gardner (6 years)
President-Elect Jan Hartzell announced the proposed slate of 2009-10 Directors, which will be submitted for election at a meeting next month. They are: Jack Crabtree, Vice-President/President Nominee; Richard Weed, Lee Means, Paul Elias, Elva Salinas Garcia, Brandon Malloy and Jeff Sargent. Other members appointed to the board are Teresa Smith, Secretary; Ron Benek, Treasurer; Ray Fields, International Foundation Director; Bruce Dickson, as President-Elect; and Chuck Pattishall as Past President will continue on the board.
Sharon Larson offered an update on the Dictionary Project. They are still looking for four more coordinators, and a sign-up sheet is circulating. If you have questions, see Sharon, Phil Hutchinson or Ray Fields.
Carole Benedict passed along an announcement from Parks and Recreation Director Jay Pearson that on November 29th the McMinnville Community Center will welcome the Squirm Burpee Circus, an entertaining vaudeville-type performance. McMenamin's will cater a dinner in advance. Tickets can be purchased for either the dinner and show, or just the show. Also, on Nov. 28th a juggling workshop will be held for the whole family.
Past President Dan Gardner proudly inducted new members Jim and Molly Walker transfers from Gold Beach Rotary and Rich Schieber sponsored by Jon Triest into the club. They each received their Four Way Test framed pictures, Rotary lapel pins, and the history of McMinnville Rotary Club books.

MAIN EVENT

In recognition that November is Rotary International Foundation Month, Ray Fields introduced MARIE TYLER. MARIE works for the Washington County Sheriff's Department as the Commander of the county jail. While in high school in Hillsboro, she became a Rotary exchange student, an experience which changed her life and started her commitment to Rotary, which continues to this day.

MARIE began by saying how impressed she was by the McMinnville Rotary Club. She got the Rotary bug while she was a speech and debate student in high school. She was selected to participate in the District's youth exchange program in 1976, and was assigned with six other Oregon students to go to the Philippines. There she lived in a town that was at the time 25,000 people. Today it has about 250,000! She was fortunate enough to live with four wonderful families, the last one which included six children all living with their parents in a large hut. MARIE was the only American on her island, save for a missionary that lived on the remote other side, so she receive a lot of attention.

MARIE joined the Sheriff's office in 1987. Five years later, she saw a posting in the office for a Rotary Group Study Exchange (GSE) to Japan. As soon as she saw it was sponsored by Rotary, she knew that she had to apply for it. She was fortunate enough to be selected, and the county paid her while she was out, considering it a vocational training opportunity. She took a crash Berlitz course in Japanese, however, it is not an easy language to learn. After a few presentations at Rotary meetings, one guest informed her that she was telling everyone she was a “meter maid.” She soon learned the proper description of her job, and got a great deal of attention afterwards. MARIE made 93 visits to different businesses and Rotary Clubs during her five week stay on Hokkaido, one of Japan's four main islands. She also spent an entire day and evening with an interpreter and the Police Chief of Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city. There were many humorous stories from that experience!

MARIE will once again embark on another GSE, next year back to the Philippines as the team leader. She can't wait to return to her “second home.” It has been a great honor for her to be a part of Rotary. She is so committed that she is in line to be president of her club in two years. Currently she serves as the Hillsboro Rotary Club's secretary. To say that the benefits of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and membership in Rotary has had a profound impact on her life would be an undestatement.

CLOSING

MARIE signed a book for the young reader program, received a club pen and our warm appreciation.

President Chuck wrapped up by reminding us that there will be no meeting next week, but at our next meeting on December 5th we will finally get to hear Phil Hutchinson's vocational! He won't be put off again.

We closed with a recitation of the four way test. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Photographs by John Larsen | Captions by Jeff Sargent | Edited for the web by Jeff Sargent and Ray Fields

Meeting Make-up Options Online

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

District model eClubs	Zone model eClubs
Rotary eClub of District 3310 - Singapore	Rotary eClub of London Centenary - London (Zone 18 - 1120)
Rotary eClub of District 3450 - Hong Kong	Rotary eClub of Southwest - Arizona (Zone 25 - 5510)
Rotary eClub of District 5450 - Colorado (Rotary eClub One charter)	Rotary eClub of Tampa Bay - Florida, Georgia, Caribbean Islands (Zone 34 - 6950)
Rotary eClub of District 7890 - Connecticut	Rotary eClub of Zente-Hellenas - Greece (Zone 10-2470) in English or Greek

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