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Meeting called to order by President Don!
Opening Song R-O-T-A-R-Y
Ernst led us with Oh Beautiful for our patriotic song
Garlan provided the invocation.
Song: Steve W. took us through “Yankee Doodle”
There were no visiting Rotarians and no guests at lunch.
Forrest gave Bill the correct answer to a National Parks question, so he got to draw the ticket. John Y. had the right ticket but did not get the right card!
Rotary Minute: Bruce highlighted 10 of Rick King’s 20 reasons to join Rotary. (All 20 listed below)
Announcements:
Jean gave us an update on the upcoming auction. Group is already meeting and auction will be September 19 at the Fireside Inn in West Lebanon. Looking to have a theme this year and involve local businesses. Online auction will end one week prior to live/silent auction evening. They are in need of committee chairs for the auction. Please contact Jean if you can help.
Ron C. thanked Carla for the photos of Changeover night and announced he has volunteered to chair the Ice-Out fundraising committee: looking for 2 volunteers to start planning.
Don announced that the Salt Hill makeup will be Monday July 13 and next board meeting will be Tuesday July 14 at the Heater Road offices. Also committee meetings will count as an attendance makeup. Please get list of who attends committee meetings to Bill K. as soon as possible after meeting.
Brags:
Bill B.’s daughter is currently the location coordinator for the new show “Zoo” which premiered last Tuesday. Watch the credits!
Carla will be gone for 6-7 weeks to South Africa. Also she is serving as the grand marshal in the 4th of July parade: the price of owning a convertible…
Garlan did not have to sit at head table but was able to squeeze in at the best table at the meeting, the one in the back!
Ron C. noticed his automated assignment system gave most of this week’s tasks to last year’s officers.
Paul T. celebrated 36th wedding anniversary.
Pau B. celebrated 45th wedding anniversary.
Steve W. celebrated 51st wedding anniversary.
Bill K. celebrated 30th wedding anniversary.
Today was Don’s birthday. We sang “Happy Birthday” to him.
Forrest’s pet cow Midnight had a calf, although he has not seen it yet.
Club Forum:
Dan announced he needed everyone to take a look at the 4th of July pie sale worksheet
Don gave a special thanks to those who have helped him transition in the office of the president.
We are down 6 members (Jim, Betsey, Nick, Martha, Kathryn, Dennis) have left. We are looking to add a net of 10 members during this Rotary year.
Don is looking for someone to head up the Duck Run Fundraiser in the spring.
Don is looking to do more service projects during the year. He is scheduling a business after hours with the Lebanon Chamber for January and the innovation committee is looking at ways to help with attendance for people who cannot always make the Thursday lunch.
Rich Wallace
20 Answers to the Question: Why Join Rotary?
1. Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic
human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why
Rotary began in 1905.
2. Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary's beginning is
business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section
of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians
help each other and collectively help others.
3. Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary continues one’s growth
and education in human relations and personal development.
4. Leadership Development: Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful
people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership: - learning
how to motivate, influence, and lead leaders.
5. Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better
community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of
any community.
6. Continuing Education: Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one
informed about what is going on in the community, nation, and world. Each meeting
provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers and a variety of timely topics.
7. Fun: Rotary is fun, a lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social
activities are fun. The service is fun.
8. Public Speaking Skills: Many individuals who joined Rotary were afraid to speak in
public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication and the
opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.
9. Citizenship in the World: Every Rotarian wears a pin that says “Rotary
International.” There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary club.
Every Rotarian is welcome – even encouraged – to attend any of the 29,000 clubs in
194 nations and geographical regions. This means instant friends in both one’s own
community and in the world community.
10. Assistance when Traveling: Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere, many a
Rotarian in need of a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while traveling has
found assistance through Rotary.
11. Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities that provide
diversion in one’s business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies,
and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education,
and service.
12. The Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions,
Rotary develops one’s personality, social skills and people skills. Rotary is for people
who like people.
13. Family Programs: Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange
programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse
involvement; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and
the development of family values.
14. Vocational Skills: Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and
development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to
teach youth about one’s job or vocation. Rotary helps to make one a better doctor,
lawyer, teacher, etc.
15. The Development of Ethics: Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that governs one’s
ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal
relationships.
16. Cultural Awareness: Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture,
race, creed, political persuasion, language, color, and ethnic identity is found in
Rotary. It is a cross section of the world’s most prominent citizens from every
background. Rotarians become aware of their cultures and learn to love and work
with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.
17. Prestige: Rotary members are prominent people: leaders of business, the professions,
art, government, sports, military, religion, and all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and
most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks include executives, managers,
professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy.
18. Nice People: Rotarians above all are nice people - the nicest people on the face of the
earth. They are important people who follow the policy of it is nice to be important
but it is important to be nice.
19. The Absence of an “Official Creed”: Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret
policy, no official creed, no secret meeting or rituals. It is an open society of men and
women who simply believe in helping others.
20. The Opportunity to Serve: Rotary is a service club. Its business is mankind. Its
product is service. Rotarians provide community service to both local and
international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian:
the chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfillment that
comes in the process and return of that satisfaction to one’s own life. It is richly
rewarding.
“He profits most who serves best.”
Richard D. King
Rotary International President 2001-02
