Roseland Rotary Meeting June 11, 2015
Posted by Ben Bendit
on Jun 11, 2015
Roseland Rotary Meeting June 11, 2015
Roseland Rotary conducted another interesting weekly meeting. There were 21 in attendance including our speaker and one guest. Maybe attendance is moving in a positive direction. It was really good to see
everyone and some that we haven’t seen in a awhile.
everyone and some that we haven’t seen in a awhile.Winnie Farquhar made a trip to the Grand Caymans before going on her annual trip to California. Winnie reports that it was very nice and very expensive. For one thing the money exchange rate was only 80 cents on the dollar. A lunch for 2 cost around $100. So what do you think a good dinner would cost?
President Bob Sones called the meeting to order, Bill Brennen gave the prayer and Wally Johnson and Bob Eberhart attempted to lead us in song. This was probably 
one of the most entertaining renditions of patriotic music I have ever heard. I do believe we were singing three songs at once and Wally was trying to play two on his violin at the same time. I just think it should have been recorded so we could play it before every meeting. That way we would always feel good about our singing. I sincerely hope Wally and Bob will try again.
one of the most entertaining renditions of patriotic music I have ever heard. I do believe we were singing three songs at once and Wally was trying to play two on his violin at the same time. I just think it should have been recorded so we could play it before every meeting. That way we would always feel good about our singing. I sincerely hope Wally and Bob will try again.“If people are talking behind your back, be happy that you are the one in front”
Brian Bernth reminded everyone of the upcoming Presidents Bash and that we need to RSVP our intentions to attend. Please make every effort to attend June 20 at Brian’s house. Note, there will be no meeting next week on Thursday the 18th.
Bob Sones commented on the Rotary License plate program for the upcoming year. The plates are $40 extra with Rotary getting $25 of that money. It should be pointed out that if not enough plates are ordered the State will discontinue this program. Maybe we could get applications and hand them out at one of our meetings.
“Doing nothing is hard. You never know when you’re done.”
Roseland Rotary presented a check to Robin for all the great service she provides during our lunch meetings. Thanks Robin.
President Sones presented a PHF to Ann Perri, a PHF+1 to Brian Bernth and a PHF+1 to George Stump. Congratulations to all our new and improved Paul Harris Fellows.
“If it doesn’t make the world better don’t do it.”
Dave, The Enforcer, Keck collected lots of happy and sad dollars today. Jason Teage was happy to be here since he has not been here in awhile. We were just glad to see you Jason. Tom Hickey was sad that Lunkers in Edwardsburg closed their doors for good. This news shook Keck up so much that he knocked over Tom’s drink. Bill Brennen paid a happy dollar because he visited two other Rotary Clubs. Just think of how happy he would be if he visited 3 clubs a week. Al Veldman paid a happy dollar because he has so much going on in his life. Al and Elizabeth just celebrated their wedding anniversary, Al's birthday is coming up and several of his sisters are coming to town to visit with him. Poor Al will even miss the Presidents Bash. Now that does not make me happy! Its Al’s birthday and Al issued another check to Rotary in the amount of his age. Al does this every year and should be going broke soon. Bob Sones paid as he was happy our speaker was here. Jay Harwood paid a happy dollar as did Morey Rosen, Brian Bernth, Dave Keck, Wally Johnson and Bob Eberhart. If I missed anyone, I apologize. Lots of bucks today!
President Sones introduced our speaker John Frische of the Kentland Rotary and Coordinator of District 6540 Assistant Governors. John served 30 years as an educator at South Newton Junior/Senior 
High. He is a recent National Educator award winner and is an active farmer.
High. He is a recent National Educator award winner and is an active farmer.John’s main topic is a fund raising program his club has used for a number of years. The end result is, it raises around $15,000 a year for the Kentland Club, a club much smaller than ours. It’s a simple concept that is not so simple. In short they sell tickets to raffle off a new truck. As you can imagine these are high dollar tickets for a high dollar prize. I am not going to attempt to explain the entire program and how it works, that’s for another day. I will say it is a program that once established, it gets easier to operate.
Needless to say something like this would be a great asset to our Roseland Rotary Club.
“Everything is hard before it is easy”
Bob Sones won the drawing and will expediently report his winnings to the IRS
Rotarians, this week give someone a dollar for no reason. Have a Great Week!
