Called to order by: Pres Kevin
Opening Song: R-O-T-A-R-Y
Patriotic Song: O Beautiful for Spacious Skies (A Capella…shows how much we miss Ernst
Invocation: Steve Usle
Song Leader: Song: No song today
Visiting Rotarians:
Ed Nichols from Sebring FL
Guests:
N/A
Raffle: Paul Boucher got the 9 of spades. I was close enough to hear “story of my life…”
In Willie’s absence, Suellen reminded us that we are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service.
Announcements:
Marion Steiner announced November 19 for the Auction, at Fireside Inn. She passed out Contribution Forms, hopefully to be filled out by donors. Also lists of donors per Rotarian: the ones in yellow are to be contacted by mail, if not in person, including a form. Rotary envelopes were also provided for this purpose. Oct 25 is the target date to get all donations in. On-line auction goes live November (1?) and close November 12.
Kevin reminded members of the Committee Survey sent out: purpose is to determine specifically which committees each member would be most interested in, so that our committees can be more productive. We have had only 15 responses!!! Ron will send out another copy to those who have not responded.
Phil Rentz informed us that the Pie Sale netted $4151, to be split with Riverside.
Brags:
Rick Dyment expressed a little frustration that his proposed business plan, which was requested by selectmen, was then not funded by those selectmen. He then proceeded to tell a story about his son who, (I hope I got this right) had a serious arm injury, could not find the right bandages at Walmart or the drug store, and ended up wrapping his arm in brown paper and shipping tape. (See Rick for the full/correct story.
Paul Tierney will provide the Rotary Foundation with a $200 check to celebrate another birthday. He was silent on the matter of which one.
Ron C bragged about his granddaughter who just donated at least 10" of her beautiful red hair to a cancer group. This was her 2nd or 3rd time. His other granddaughters has donated her blond hair in the past, as well.
Rotary Minute: Joanne Lemieux subbed for Steve Whitman, and quoted a statement about Friendship being a base for Rotary.
Speaker: Tom Youngholm on Stress Management
Tom is the author of: The Celestial Bar and Mastering the Art of Balance
Who am I? Some self-examination can help reduce stress by gaining understanding of yourself, what you want, what you do well etc.
Stress manifests itself as a throwback to “Fight or Flight”, where your body is reacting to threatening conditions. In the past, these conditions were often life-threatening, but now? They are generated by your belief system. Alter your belief system and you can reduce stress.
Control stressful moments by breathing! Take a deep breath, release, and you should find yourself with some relief, and have time to cope, consider your reactions, consider alternatives.
Diet, Rest, Exercise: keys to helping keep your stress levels down.
