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SO LONG DANI ISSUE
JULY 29, 2017
NEWS, NOTES & NONSENSE
PAUL PRESENTS BRAD'S PHF AWARD
This week's program was presented by Judy Richie. She shared some East Alton historical highlights and the new pictorial book she helped to create. The video is posted. The book can be purchased at the Village Hall, library and the History Museum. Book proceeds benefit the museum.
There were 19 ballots submitted for the 2016-17 Program of the Year (a record number). Tied for 3rd place was Randy's CPR program and the Roxana High School Ensemble. 2nd place honors went to Dave's Dixieland Band. The overall winner was the program presented by Post-Dispatch reporter Pat Gauen.
17 members dined on vintage ham, rice 'n broccoli medley, g-beans (yes, they're back), salads-fruit and noodle, cookies and cake.
Brad 2 was the first to arrive at 11:42. Allen, Mark 1 and Lori followed. Rhonda, Cory, Brad 1 and Chris 1 were among the last arrivals.
Joe was all dressed up with someplace to go.
Allen want's to know if we should start singing for lunch.
The final Baseball Mania numbers will show about a $1500 net. Thanks to all who sold. Good luck to all buyers!
It took only one game for exchange student Dani to become a disciple of Cardinal Nation. Thanks to Lindsey, she was able to attend the game on the 24th (that's a winner!). Dani is returning today to Chile. We wish her only the best. We were indeed fortunate to host such a wonderful young lady. Thanks to Deb and her family for providing wonderful family support this past year and to Sherry for coordinating all the details of Dani's stay. Dani plans to return next May to attend the high school graduation of her "sister" Sara.
Rick subbed for SAA Lindsey and recruited Rhonda to serve as the bucket gal. Trivia topics included poop, baseball and blockbuster. We hope that Lindsey will not forget Chris 2's birthday next Thursday.
Anyone else besides Allen and Mark 1 having AC woes?
Prez Bill loves to bring the hammer down on the bell. He even included some Latin with the closing ring.
Paul presented Brad 2 with his Paul Harris Fellowship award.
Lori wound up with a tree branch on her car because of last Sunday's storm. Somehow Rodney was to blame.
Darren's Rotary badge went missing, but only for a moment.
Opening duties were provided by Chris 2, Rhonda and Darren
The $15 50-50 jackpot is safe after Allen and one of our guest speakers failed to find the joker.
That's all from here. Have a fine, dry weekend.
WHAT'S OUR BOARD UP TO?
TRIVIA
(The answer can be found at the end of the newsletter)
China's army of internet censors now has the capability to delete images-at what point?
A-When they're in the user's brain
B-when they reach the person's hard drive
C-As soon as they are taken with a digital camera
D-When they are transmitted in a chat session
July 22 is National Chicken Wing Day
It has been almost 12 years since a major (category 3 or higher) hurricane struck the USA (Wilma Oct.24, 2005)-NOAA National Hurricane Center
Riddle-What fastens two people yet touches only one?
A wedding ring.
JULY 22, 2010
Current members in a leadership position: Prez Chris 1, Dave, Lori, Cory, Paul, Rhonda, Rod, Erin, Mark 1 and Rick
Pat introduced the program speaker, Confluence Tower Director Emily Taul
Assistant District Governor "Uncle" Leonard Berg announced the charter event of the Riverbend Rotary Club would be held on July 29th
Lori was fond of the catfish fritters served by Chef Bob, Joe was not
Cory, Paul and Brad 1 were fashionably late
The Chili Dinner would be co-chaired by Roger and Kevin Stuby
Do you remember Ron Eaton?
DATELINE:RI
Solar lamp project delivers light in Belize
By Audrey Cochran, a member of the Rotary Club of Northwest Austin, Texas, USA
Tonight Amelia Ramirez sits with her younger siblings at their kitchen table. A stack of books sit on the table and Amelia smiles as she reads. She no longer fears being burned by a kerosene lamp. The fumes that had irritated her eyes and made her cough are gone. She no longer begs her mother to stop before her school work is done because of the heat, the bugs, and the fumes caused by the kerosene lamp she was previously forced to use. Amelia’s family received a solar lamp from Rotary District 5870.
Nearly one quarter of the world population lives without access to electricity or safe light. As a result millions suffer from burn injuries each year, most of which are children. These families see by kerosene lamps, candles and open flames, all of which are dangerous and toxic. To continue reading, click herehttp://bit.ly/2uNPB23
AND I QUOTE
"One man's dirty trick is another man's civic participation."-Roger Stone
"The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it."-George Orwell
"People always tell you, 'Be humble, Be humble.' When was the last time someone told you to be amazing?"-Kanye West
"How strange when an illusion dies. It's as though you've lost a child."-Judy Garland
SMILE
A new pastor was visiting the homes of his parishioners.
At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a card and wrote "Revelation 3:20" on the back of it and stuck it in the door. When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, Genesis 3:10."
Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter. Revelation 3:20 begins "Behold, I stand at the door and knock." Genesis 3:10 reads, "I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid, for I was naked."
THE BOTTOM LINE
South Korea, Singapore and Japan have the most automated manufacturing economies in the world, according to the International Federation of Robotics. The U.S. ranks 8th. In South Korea 1 out of every 21 manufacturing workers is a robot.-Bloomberg.com
Chance the Rapper has never released an album or signed a record deal, choosing to distribute all of his work via free streaming music services. Last year he made $33 million from performances and endorsement deals.-Forbes.com
