JUST FOR FUN
Lot’s Wife
The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot's wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt, when little Jason interrupted, “My Mommy looked back once while she was driving,” he announced triumphantly, “And she turned into a telephone pole!”
Good Samaritan
A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan. She asked the class, “If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?” A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence, “I think I'd throw up.”
Did Noah Fish?
A Sunday school teacher asked, “Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark?” “No,” replied Johnny. “How could he, with just two worms.”
Higher Power
A Sunday school teacher said to her children, “We have been learning how powerful kings and queens were in Bible times. But, there is a Higher Power. Can anybody tell me what it is?” One child blurted out, “Aces!”
Punny
“She was only a whisky-maker, but he loved her still.”
LAST WEEK’S PROGRAM CONTINUED
· ~ 400 species of amphibians, ALL endemic
· ~ 420 species of reptiles, 92% endemic
· Saw more snakes than all previous foreign trips combined
The land is mostly bare because it was stripped for firewood and converted into rice paddies.
Of the flora and fauna, Jerry noted these highlights:
· Lemur families (all endemic)
· Many Chameleons and Geckos
· Several Bird families (Vangas, Asitys, Mesites, etc.)
· Five of nine species of Baobab trees are endemic, one also occurs in Africa.
· 85% of flora are endemic
Anyone who knows Jerry knows his primary reason for the visit was to learn about and photograph Madagascar’s bird population. Of 283 bird species, 37 genera and 109 species are endemic. However, many endemics are now extinct, such as the Elephant Bird. At right is a photo of a Sickle-Billed Vanga.
The map that accompanies this article shows how Jerry crisscrossed the island, by plane and bus. In starting the tour, he flew from Paris to Reunion, a French island east of Madagascar; then flew to
Maroansetra, and then took a boat to the Masoala Peninsula. Shades of Gilligan’s Island: What should have been a two-hour trip took twice as long. “It was a rough trip,” Jerry said. “Everyone was sick at one point or another.”
To see more of Jerry’s photography, go to www.flickr.com/photos/jroldenettel.
Club No. 1325 Chartered 6/6/1938
PO Box 972
Socorro, NM 87801
Valerie Kimble, Editor
January 29, 2014
ROTARY CLUB OF SOCORRO
Wednesday ─ 12:00 Noon
K-BOB’S STEAKHOUSE
1123 Frontage Road NW
Socorro, New Mexico
www.rotarysocorro.us
President of RI—RON BURTON
Gov., Dist. 5520—“Kit” TURPEN
ADG for Socorro—JOHN KRYDA
TODAY’S PROGRAM
Dan Lanari, Socorro General Hospital
ANNIVERSARIES & BIRTHDAYS
George Creamer ………..………………….Feb. 1
Bob Tacker ……….……………………….Feb. 2
January 22, 2014
GUESTS: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Len thanked Chuck for presiding in his absence last week, Valerie for taking on the Bulletin, and Lynn for the “myriad of chores” she does. Gerry asked for a volunteer to drive Noah Rickenbacher to the airport Friday morning, and pick him up Sunday night. Len answered the call. Gerry read a letter from Nicah M. Montoya, a Rotary Scholarship recipient who just completed her first semester as a work study student at NMSU with a 3.19 GPA. Gerry mentioned a Health Fireside weight-loss challenge through the LDS church. From Lynn: Be aware that Rotary badges have been rearranged; and a reminder: You can substitute grilled tilapia for the standard fried catfish lunch entrée, and sub out the potato for a green vegetable. Jim read a thank you note from Rotary Districts 5750 and 5770 for the $1,000 donation for their relief committee. Dan reported that the Valentine lunch will be moved to Feb. 19 due to a speaker from Albuquerque scheduled for Feb. 12. Penny announced that the recent Interact blood drive netted 33 pints of whole blood; six donors were double-donors. She thanked Chuck for buying 300 “Don’t Meth with Me” wrist bands for $75. Len then asked for volunteers to present the program to local elementary schools. Jim volunteered to be Sergeant-at-Arms in Ryan’s absence.
HAPPY DOLLARS: Len (2),Will, Gerry, Penny
SAD DOLLARS: None
LATE DOLLARS: Reuben and Charlie
MISSED DOLLARS: Len and Jim
NEXT WEEK’S PROGRAM: Rick Penner – Socorro Rotary Club Foundation Inc. - Update
RAFFLE PRIZE: Luxury foot bubbler donated by Rosa won by Gerry.
FEBRUARY PROGRAM CHAIRS
Spencer Pearse and Rick Penner
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Rotary Spouse Day: Jan. 29
LAST WEEK’S PROGRAM
Jerry Oldenettel spent a month on the island of Madagascar, and shared highlights of his trip with Rotarians. Some facts:
· Located 150 miles east of South Africa, third-largest island on earth
· Was part of huge land mass that broke apart 70- to 80-million years ago, isolating the island from the continent of Africa
· 90 percent of all flora and fauna are endemic
(Continued on back page
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Seen on a bumper sticker:
“Money Isn't Everything, but It Sure Keeps the Kids in Touch”
MEMBERS
Rosa Armijo Jon Morrison (PH)
William Baker The New Mexico Tech Team
*Bill Bottorf (PH) (Alex Thyssen, V.Kimble)
Lynn Brandvold (PH) Jerry Oldenettel (PH)
Cuatro Bursum Will Orndorff (PH)
Eileen Comstock (PH) Spencer Pearse
Marianne Cramer (PH) Rick Penner (PH)
George Creamer Jim Rushing
Bill del Giudice (PH) Joe Taber (PH, HON)
Nick Fleming (PH) Bob Tacker (PH)
Ted Kase (PH) Polly Tausch
Dan Klinglesmith (PH) Reuben Thomas
Gerry Klinglesmith (PH) Don Tripp (PH)
Penny Lommen Len Truesdell (PH)
*Bill Lorang (PH) Shorty Vaiza (HON)
Ryan Mertz Charlie Wagner
Chuck Zimmerly (PH)
Absent January 22, 2014
(PH) = Paul Harris Fellow
* = “Senior Excused” Status
(HON) = Honorary Member
OFFICERS
President Len Truesdell
Vice President Chuck Zimmerly
Secretary Lynn Brandvold
Treasurer Cuatro Bursum
Sergeant-at-Arms Ryan Mertz