/ Rotary Noon News – The Communicator
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?