Volume86 – Number 1
Monday – July 7, 2014 /
Opening
chris schneiderman led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, & Four Way Test.
Steve Holman led us in singing two verses of “If You’re Happy and You Know It.”
Guests
Kurt Rodriguez, introduced by Kerrylyn Rodriguez Whalen
2 exchange students from two year ago, introduced by Kerrylyn Rodriguez Whalen
Announcements
/ Kerrylyn thanked the Rotary for all of their financial support for her upcoming mission trip.Linda Wilson presented the “Service above Self” award to Sue Swanson who couldn’t attend the President’s Dinner.
Dr. George Walker announced that District Governor Shannon Scheffel will be speaking next week. Reminder: It is a Rotary tradition to stand when she is introduced and again when she starts her presentation. The District Governor wants to meet with the Club officers and board members next Monday (July 14th) at 11:30 a.m.
Three thank you notes were read to the Club from students who received scholarships of $1000 and a Kindle.
50/50 Raffle & Fellowship
50/50 Raffle – Unknown
Jim gastel was in charge of fellowship.He quizzed us about Independence Day.
He gave us a sobering rendition of the sacrifices the original signers of the Declaration of Independence made.
Happy News
Unknown
Program
Craig Bentemia introduced Grace Berchtold as the presenter of the program. Grace Berchtold is our out-going short-term exchange student to Italy. She and Elena Gandophi from Italy talked about the difference in cultures and life-changing experiences. Elena Gandophi talked about her love for Dr. Pepper and lots of American culture that we don’t think about.
SUBMITTED BY:Gretchen Cross with Dr. George Walker’s assistance since she was unable to attend Monday’s meeting late notice; she would also like to apologize to the Club for missing who drew the 50/50 and any Happy News (7-11-14)
Next Meeting: July 14, 2014
Sergeant-at-Arms – Steve Jennings, Chair
Pledge/Invocation/Four Way Test – Bryan Pozzi
Singing – Frank Weldele
Fellowship – Deb Gitz
(See attachment for the July through September calendars)
Upcoming Programs
July 14
Shannon Scheffel, Rotary District Governor
July 21
Program: Freeport Chamber of Commerce
Presenter: Kim Grimes
July 28
Program: Rotary Convention – Sydney, Australia
Presenters: George & Kimella Walker
August 4
Program: CSA
Presenter: Monica Pierce, Freeport HS Ag teacher & FFA advisor
August 11
Program: Short-term Exchange – Austria
Presenters: Ashley Orthmann & Ursula
August 18
Program: Short-term Exchange – Japan
Presenters: Kurt Rodriguez & Yu
August 25
Club Assembly
Web Resources
Our Noon Rotary Club Info and Newsletters
Rotary International
Our District 6420
Rotarians on the Internet
Rotary Clubs in the Area - Meeting Locations, Dates, Times
The Rotary 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?