February 5, 2010  Volume 89, Number 32

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?"

February -  World Understanding Month

OPENING

Greeters were Abraham Hanson and Erik Hanson,  President Jan Hartzell called the meeting to order and thanked Johannes Goddik for setting up the room for the weekly meeting.  Ray Fields, in the Inspirational Moment, posed the question, "How many people made it possible for us to enjoy today's meal?" If we simply go beyond the servers who graciously provide our Friday lunches, we might trace the number back through the suppliers, the wholesalers, the farmers, and yes, even the government, to come up with a number that might total in the thousands or even millions. We commonly give thanks for our meals, and Ray simply encouraged the members to consider the true scope of events that result in our enjoying our weekly repast. The Pledge of Allegiance was then led by Colin Armstrong.

VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS

 

Kris Olsen recognized the January Students-of-the-Month from McMinnville High School, JESSICA QUILLEN and KYMBERLIN HOGGARD. The following is the text of the presentation: See the details about KYMBERLIN and JESSICA below.

MAIN EVENT

Dr. Thomas Hellie, Linfield College President and fellow Rotarian, introduced Bruce Wyatt, Vice-President of College Relations and also a fellow Rotarian. In his seventh year at that station, Bruce's academic history includes enrollment and appointments at Beloit College (Wisconsin), Mt. Holyoke (Massachusetts), Knox College (Illinois), and the University of Iowa. Bruce is, as Dr. Hellie pointed out, a "man of the world", having travelled extensively throughout his life, and he recently completed a trip to China on behalf of Linfield College, and to visit his son, Reid.

Linfield college has had a relationship with China since the 1930's, when President Elam Anderson served as a missionary and school director in Shanghai. Bruce visited several "partner" colleges in China: Sias University, Peking University, and a private school Chengdu in the Sechuan Province. Bruce and his wife Carol were at Sias University to participate in the 10^th Anniversary celebration of the founding of that school (originally, Dr. Hellie was slated to attend, but could not due to a conflict, allowing the Wyatts to go in his stead). While there, Bruce participated in a "signing ceremony" with founder Shawn Chen (himself a Linfield alumnus), and he equated the event to a "cross between Hollywood and Las Vegas".

Bruce and Carol's travels also included visits to the Great Wall, Beijing, and a brief reunion with Linfield chemistry professor Jim Diamond, who is spending the year in China. The Wyatt family experienced numerous opportunities to sample the broad ranges of culture that exist in that "fascinating, wonderful, beautiful, and highly enigmatic country". Numerous photos of the people, the cities, and the landscape of China fully attested to this observation.

Bruce concluded his presentation by making the following points about China (edited here for the sake of simplicity):

• Nearly all Chinese people are friendly.
• China is a very safe place in which to visit and travel.
• Chinese people are "freer" than we think!
• In China, the individual is subordinate to the group. They have, in many ways, traded "freedom" for stability and economic growth.
• China will almost certainly become the world's largest economy in time.
• We must continue to work with China to solve our differences and build on our common interests if the 21^st Century is to be more peaceful than the 20^th.

CLOSING

 

After taking a few questions from the members, Bruce was invited to sign a book for the McMinnville Library Early Reader Program. NEXT WEEK: Scott Chambers will give a talk on the state of the economy.

MHS STUDENT OF THE MONTH KYMBERLIN HOGGARD

President Jan Hartzell  and fellow Rotarians , it's my pleasure to introduce to you one of McMinnville High School's students-of-the-month for January 2010, senior Kymberlin Hoggard, representing Vocal Music.

Kymberlin is the daughter of Kevin and Karin Hoggard. She has a younger sister, Kamrie, an 8^th grader at Duniway Middle School.

Kymberlin attended Columbus Elementary and Duniway Middle School before enrolling at McMinnville High School in her freshman year.

Kymberlin currently holds a 3.32 grade point average, soon to go up following a very successful first semester of her senior year. She had 8-A's and 1-B this first semester of the 2009-10 school year, quite an accomplishment for a senior approaching senioritis. This semester she is currently enrolled in Associated Student Body Leadership, United States Government, College Writing, Anatomy & Physiology, Health Occupations II, Twilighters, Symphonic Choir, Advanced Placement Psychology, and Advanced Placement Music Theory; more than a full academic load.

While in high school, Kymberlin has been very active in our school's vocal music program. She has been in choir all four years, is the current Vice-President of the Twilighters, and Choir President of the Symphonic Choir. She has been in ASB Leadership for three years, and is this year's co-Senior Class President.

Kymberlin has also been very active in our school's Cheer program Ð last year placing 2^nd at the OSAA Large School coed State Championships. Outside of school, she's been a volunteer at various activities at Henderson House, Osprey Point, and for the McMinnville Education Foundation.

Her future plans include attending Linfield College where she plans to study Nursing and Music, with a career choice as a Nurse Practitioner in the future.

Kymberlin's fondest memories of high school are from her freshman year, planning for, and attending her first Homecoming Assembly at MHS. Her worst memories, she says she doesn't have any, she has just loved being in high school and will miss it very much.

Kymberlin Hoggard.

MHS STUDENT OF THE MONTH JESSICA QUILLEN

President Jan Hartzell and fellow Rotarians, it's my pleasure to introduce to you one of McMinnville High School's students-of-the-month for January, senior Jessica Quillen, representing Instrumental Music.

Jessica is the daughter of Michael and LuAnn Quillen. She has an older sister, Jennifer, and older brother, David, both previous graduates of McMinnville High School.

Jessica attended Memorial Elementary and Patton Middle School before enrolling at McMinnville High School in her freshman year.

Jessica currently holds a 3.48 grade point average, soon to go up following the posting of her most current semester grades to her transcript. Jessica earned 6-A's and 1-B this first semester of her senior year. A tremendous accomplishment when senioritis is just around the corner. This semester, she is enrolled in the Jazz Band, Pre-Calculus, United States Government, Symphonic Band, Advanced Placement English, Advanced Placement Psychology, and Advanced Placement Music Theory. Additionally, she's a student assistant for one of our P.E. instructors - Ms. G.

While in high school, Jessica has been very active in our school's music program, both instrumental and vocal. She's been a member of three different bands - Pep, Jazz, and Symphonic. She also is a saxophone player for our school's Twilighters. Jessica has been selected to participate in the Music in May Honor Band at Pacific University.

Outside of school, she is the baritone section leader for the Oregon Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corp. Additionally, she has been a member of our school's Rugby Team, and is a member of the Key Club.

Her future plans include application to Western Oregon University and Southern Oregon University where she plans to major in Biology. Her future career choice is to be a Physical Therapist.

Her fondest memories of high school are participating in the Pep Band during her freshman year. She says it was a great group of friends and musicians. Her worst memories, Health I & II, very boring classes she would describe.

Jessica Quillen.

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