April 16, 2010  Volume 89, Number 42

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.

April - Rotary Magazine Month
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
18 19 20
Club Board Meeting
11:45 AM American Legion Hall		 21 22
Fireside Meeting - Grand Ballroom 5:00 PM		 23
No Meeting today - Meeting moved to 4/22		 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
 		  

McMinnville Rotary Meeting Summary

 

OPENING

President Jan Hartzell called the meeting to order at 12:15, and thanked Johannes Goddik and Ken Till for setting up the room for the weekly meeting, along with Art Bradley and Shoshannah Siefken for being this week’s greeters. John Larsen gave the inspirational Moment, these are just a few of the many cleaver quotes he shared:  Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!”~ Robin Williams The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring. ~ Bern Williams   In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours. ~ Mark Twain The Pledge of Allegiance was then led by Jessie Davis.

INTRODUCTION OF VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS

Ray Fields introduced his eldest granddaughter CHELSEA FIELDS.

Frank Bumpus introduced FRANCINE FIORE.

Bruce Wyatt introduced JEFF PETERSON.

Erin Stephenson introduced CHELSEY  BLODINE.

Edwina Castle introduced her son ERIC  CASTLE and AUSTIN POLOCIOS both running for Mr. Mac High.

Ron Noble introduced daughter REBECCA NOBLE.

Walter Haight introduced guest KEN DUNN.

Richard Weed introduced outbound student MELANIE PURVIS.

MEMBER RECOGNITION - BRAGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Darrick Price came to the podium to administer the Member Recognition portion of the meeting.

Ray Fields stood up to share the passing of another Birthday and shared a special card he received from his wife the front of which starts out; “A long long long time ago" and then as you open it,  the theme of Star Wars plays and it says "you were born”.

Waldo Farnham told us about the repair of the Rotary flag.  It was completed and proudly waiving.

Elise Hui announced YCAP helped 250 Residents.

 

Teresa Smith handed out flyers. 10th Annual fundraiser benefit for the American Cancer Society. Flower basket sale starts May 7th – 8th at Citizens Bank.  Hanging baskets by Country Garden Nursery.

President Jan Hartzell reminded us of Earth Day April 22!

Phil Hutchinson President/CEO of the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce invited us to attend a Leadership outing May 7th at Spirit Mountain Casino.

Carole Benedict was spotted in the Sports section of the News-Register dancing in a Zumba Class.  Edwina Castle dance instructor put a dollar into the kitty for the recognition.

LV from OnPoint Credit Union is on a Relay for Life Team called “Twisted Sisters” look for her and several sixth grade girls painting the town purple!

Austin Polocios our interact President is running for Mr. Mac High.  Raising money for the children of Doernbecher children’s hospital has been his passion for three years.  The part that really made an impact was actually seeing were the money went and meeting the children.

INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS

Past President: Chuck Pattishall handed out the red badge of courage which represents a lot of work ahead.  A Rotary pin was given to the new members and the Club stood to their feet  to “Welcome to our family” with  huge applause for:

Jeff Peterson sponsored by Bruce Wyatt from Linfield.

Teresa Smith sponsored Ken Dunn from Citizens Bank.

MAIN EVENT

Frank Bumpus introduced FRANCINE FIORE a Linfield Graduate and grant writer for Juliette’s House.  Juliette’s House is a child abuse assessment center.  Julliette’s House was created in 1997 by school counselors, child advocates, pediatricians, mental health professionals, law enforcement, child protective service workers, and other concerned citizens who wanted to create a child-focused facility for compassionate child abuse assessment.  The whole community built Juliette’s House, and the whole community continues to support, maintain and enrich it. Serving Yamhill and Polk Counties in Oregon.

A power point presentation gave statistics and information such as The safe kids (CAP) program. We learned about the medical examination, the forensic interviews and the family support team.  Francine gave us information how we could help such as the 16th Annual Auction on October 16th, 2010 called “Celebrate the Children”.  The Rotary was thanked for all of their support.

CLOSING

 

President Jan had our guest speaker, Francine Fiore sign a book for the Early Reader program and presenter her with the Rotary pen. In a final announcement, Chuck Pattishall had an International committee meeting after the meeting. Next week:  Don’t forget the Fireside meeting April 22nd at 5:00 PM in the Grand Ball Room.  There is NO meeting on April 23rd. 

Photographs by Molly Walker |  Captions by Beth Faylor | Edited for the web by Jeff Sargent and Ray Fields


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