January 8, 2014 Minutes
Welcome back Rotarians!
This morning Bobby led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Lisa Holcomb shared an invocation about stepping up to the Rotary Challenge in this new year, and remembering to put others needs first, following in the example of Marshall Delano.
Guests this morning included Nikki, Bill St John’s wife, Ericka Jessie, and our speaker Land Tawney our speaker from Backwoods Hunters and Anglers.
Glen threw in some happy bucks for having the opportunity to ice fish with Rusty, who suffered some frost bite during the outing. Susan wanted to remind everyone that Friday January 24th is the opening night of the Miracle Worker at the Montana Repertory Theatre… Mention Sunrise Rotary and get a discount on tickets. Jennifer donated money in the jar for her co worker who was injured in a single car accident, however the quick response by the emergency crews helped stop the bleeding and she should recover. Lou was happy to see his son for the first time since August.
Erika Jessie took a few moments to share with us about her Rotary Peace fellowship in Australia, in which she and 10 other peace fellows form around the world help teach the message of peace through the arts.
Chris Warden announced the 4-way Test seminar that will be held February 6th from 7:30-11:00 A.M. at the Holiday Inn. The cost to attend will be $79.00 and the check will need to be made payable to Missoula Sunrise Rotary. It has been approved for continuing education credit for attorneys and insurance providers.
Lou introduced our guest speaker today, Land Tawney who is the Executive Director for the Back Country Hunters and Anglers. This group has been in existence for 10 years, however has made a major push this last year and has increased membership by 50%, and facebook has helped get their message out to thousands. For more information please visit: http://www.backcountryhunters.org/
The Rotary Minute was presented by Dave Bardwick and Anne Guest, who both shared some special memories about Marshall Delano and opened up the floor for more sentiments from Mike Bullard, Rusty, and Susan Hay Patrick… the common thread that all the memories held, was that Marshall Delano lived and died by the 4 way test and was an exemplary Rotarian who always put other’s needs before his own.
Susan closed with the quote that was one of Marshall’s favorite by Aupumut, Mohican chief, from “Indian Spirit” by Thomas Yellowtail:
“When it comes time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.”
We will miss our Rotarian Hero…