Roseland Rotary Meeting July 30, 2015

Posted by Ben Bendit, PHF 
on Aug 03, 2015
 
 
 
Roseland Rotary Meeting July 30, 2015
 
WOW, what a meeting of the Roseland Rotary Club.  Our Friends at the Waterford served up a Bar-B- Que rib lunch that was delicious. Seems everyone was in good spirits and lots of fun was had by all.  I counted 12 members plus the infamous Don Stohler in attendance.  Now friends my count may have been off a little as I was busy stuffing Bar-B -Que Ribs in my rather large mouth.  You can’t eat ribs and then grab a pen to write.  Well, you can but, it would not behoove you to put the pen back in your pocket. As a result my count may be off slightly.
 
What did the pig say on a hot summer’s day?  I’m bacon.
 
Joe Maloney distributed a club financial report for review.  Thanks Joe for the great job you do as our beloved Treasurer.
 
Brian Bernth presented the distinguished Paul Harris Fellowship to the dynamic Ben Bendit. Ben was heard to say, “I don’t deserve this award but I have Arthritis and I don’t deserve that either.”Bob Sones was presented with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship and Bill Brennen was awarded the distinguished Robert Garvey Rotarian of the Year Award, congratulations!
 
Sorry about not having any photo’s of the awards presentation but again my mouth and hands were covered in Bar-B-Que sauce.
 
Dave Keck asked for happy dollars and our happy members answered his call.  Don Stohler was happy and sad as his father passed away at the age of 99.  He was happy because his father had been such a great influence on his life.  Don said his father, at age 99, still liked to follow his caregivers around. Ben was happy Al Veldman hasn’t hurt himself working on the Saint Peter Claver House. Dave Keck is happy his great granddaughter is getting married. There were more but again Bar-B- Que sauce got in the way of writing.
 
Morey Rosen told about the Orthodox Jewish Wedding tradition of the Bride running around the Groom 7 times.  Morey's suggestion is, the Bride run around the Groom 8 times, the last one being the victory lap.  It was funnier when Morey told it!
 
Roseland Rotarians were treated to one of the most dynamic and personable speakers we have ever had the privilege hear. All eyes were glued to our speaker and all ears alert to pick up on every riveting word expelled in eloquent detail.  Yes most honored Rotarians your speaker was none other than the grandiose Benny C. Bendit PHF. For all you that missed this exciting meeting you are now kicking yourselves and saying why me dear lord why me and as well you should.
 
Our program started with a slide show of the Peter Claver House on Saint Joseph Street in South Bend.  We showed the progress made over the past two years and what is currently being done.  We pointed out what the plans are for the home over the next few months and what Roseland Rotary’s roll will be.  Photos of some of our members working on the home were shown.
 
There was a second presentation on attendance and what is being discussed by the attendance committee.  Talking points outlined by the committee were presented and much discussion ensued.  We discussed such things as classifying member’s attendance patterns, honoring attendance and contacting members not attending meetings. Make up meetings and being credited with meetings when working on Rotary projects. One item creating the most discussion was the subject of billing for missed meetings.  Future discussions will be forthcoming as the Attendance Committee continues to struggle with this subject.
 
Too many of us speak twice before we think.
 
Attached you will find an article titled Quandary. I suggest you read the article so as to understand the problem facing Roseland Rotary and the attendance issue.
 
Have a great week Rotarians