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EQUINOX ISSUE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
NEWS-NOTES-NONSENSE
LISTEN UP MEN...
Back in the saddle...let's ride!
Erin was in the house (great to see her smilin' face) to introduce long time EAWR School Superintendent (also Wood River Rotarian and Cubs fan) John Pearson. He gave us an overview of the "$100 for our 100th" campaign to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the high school. Since announcing the campaign last Saturday, $7,000 has already been donated. The program is sponsored by the EAWR Foundation, established in 2011 and has raised $195,000. The monies have been used to make a variety of campus upgrades. John had high praise for the passionate alumni base and their willingness to support their alma mater. You can make a donation via the foundation's Facebook page (using the donate link to PayPal). Or by sending your tax deductible donation to EAWR Foundation 777 N Wood River Av Wood River IL 62095.
By the way, did you know that Joe is one of 10 new inductees to the EAWR Hall of Fame? Or that BradP's daughter Laura was inducted a couple of years ago? Now you do.
Birthday greeting were offered to Bill and Prez Brad.
A shout out to Lori, our wonderful secretary, as she celebrates her 19th year as a Rotarian.
We welcomed Tommie as our only visiting Rotarian.
Please sell your chili supper tickets and remit your $$ to MarkS. Everyone is requested to donate non-perishable desserts, home made are preferred. Even if you have bought your tickets, Mark suggests that you give them to someone who will attend. The sign up sheet for the three shifts is making the rounds. The first shift starts at 2:30, serving begins @ 4 on the 28th.
Joe was here and gone.
Sherry doesn't care for the new rolls, but likes the overall food upgrade.
The next time you are in the MadCo Administration Building, stop by and say hey to Prez Brad.
Allen and Prez Brad were the first to arrive. Followed closely by Virgil and Rodney. Post-nooners included both Chris's and Rhonda.
John Pearson was seen trying to convince Virgil he needs to belong to a club closer to home, a egregious violation of the 4-way test!
Opening duties were performed by Alex, Paul and Rodney.
Lori sent you a link to accept or decline an invite to our cookout on October 17th. We hope you respond in the affirmative. All family members are welcome.
The food line featured smothered pork and chicken, rotary g-beans, corn, cheezy noodles, salad, rolls and cookies.
Joe was spotted kissing babies at the recent Soapbox Race. (Thanks to MarkA for sharing some photos).
SAA Chris drafted Alex to assist with collection duties. Not here last week? Pay a $. There were no paid announcements. Four western themed questions were posed and all were answered correctly. Our guest speaker poached the answer to help table 1.
Rick and Randy refused to claim the $76 jackpot. Allen tried to figure out the scratch-off.
That's it, have a fine and dry weekend. Ciao!
BRIDGING THE DIVIDE
CLUB DOCS UPDATE
Random club documents are now being archived for viewing. Some will require you to log in and view, many do not. Interesting and or amusing? You be the judge.
TRIVIA
This year is shaping up to be the first in which women are the majority of Americans who are what?
A-Dentists
B-Lawyers
C-Undertakers
D-workers with college degrees
Today is National Pecan Cookie Day
What was used to carve 90% of Mount Rushmore?
Dynamite
Soapstone
Chisels
Jackhammers
Creating a certain mountainside portrait of four presidents took the work of 400 men and women — and a whole lot of dynamite. The dangerous explosive was responsible for 90% of the carving done on Mount Rushmore, with charges used in a surprisingly precise manner until three to six inches of rock were left. From there, holes were drilled in a process called honeycombing until the last bit of granite could be removed by hand. If that sounds arduous, that's because it was — altogether, the memorial took 14 years of work. Completed in 1941, Mount Rushmore is truly more than meets the eye.
On This Date-
1170 – The Kingdom of Dublin falls to Norman invaders.
1776 – Part of New York City is burned shortly after being occupied by British forces.
1780 – American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold gives the British the plans to West Point.
1792 – French Revolution: The National Convention abolishes the monarchy.
1843 – John Williams Wilson takes possession of the Strait of Magellan on behalf of the Chilean government.
1937 – J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is published.
1938 – The Great Hurricane of 1938 makes landfall on Long Island in New York. The death toll is estimated at 500–700 people.
1942 – The Boeing B-29 Superfortress makes its maiden flight.
1949 – The People's Republic of China is proclaimed.
1964 – Malta gains independence from the United Kingdom, but remains in the Commonwealth.
1964 – The North American XB-70 Valkyrie, the world's fastest bomber, makes its maiden flight from Palmdale, California.
1972 – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos begins authoritarian rule by declaring martial law.
1981 – Belize is granted full independence from the United Kingdom.
1981 – Sandra Day O'Connor is unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate as the first female Supreme Court justice.
1991 – Armenia gains independence from the Soviet Union.
2001 – America: A Tribute to Heroes is broadcast by over 35 network and cable channels, raising over $200 million for the victims of the September 11 attacks.
2003 – The Galileo spacecraft is terminated by sending it into Jupiter's atmosphere.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
Current members serving in a leadership role: Prez Dave, Lori, Cory, Paul, BradL, MarkA, Rod, Rhonda and Rick
MarkS introduced Alley Ringhausen, Executive Director of the Great Rivers Land Trust
29 members were in the house dining on Julia's chicken 'n rice
Rod was sporting a beard and a cardigan
Paul was early. He was followed by Joe, BradP and Rhonda
Wendell was selling tickets for a Columbian emerald to support our Columbia school rebuild project
Pat had a shot at the $163 jackpot
Do you remember Eric Barger?
JULY 2012
DATELINE:RI
HOW WOMEN LEAD DIFFERENTLY
By Kathleen Rose, vice president of the Rotary Club of Gilroy, California, USA
Iattended the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany, in June, to widen my own leadership experience as I prepare to serve as club president next year. I was asked to present a breakout session entitled Women’s Leadership Skills: Strengthening Our Rotary Legacy. What an experience! Although I have been a scholar of leadership for many years, have written on the subject often, and have had the opportunity to speak nationally, it was a thrill to present to an international audience of Rotary leaders who are clearly motivated change agents.
If ever there were a time to focus on the work of leadership, the development of leadership skills, and the debate around qualified leadership, it is now. Especially for women. It’s time to deepen our commitment to Rotary’s values through service, innovation, and setting priorities that reflect the needs of our communities. We need to build new relationships that will strengthen the impact of Rotary worldwide.
Common attributes of women leaders
I have found that women leaders today who are ready to do the thoughtful work around change share the following attributes:
They understand the importance of human connection away from technology and keep it as a priority.
They are curious and creative and ask questions that lead to comprehension.
They look beyond the obvious and provide solutions by using a systems-based ideology that help others stay engaged.
They are unafraid of transparency in voice and action, and are willing to care for others with authenticity.
They share their personal growth stories…but in alignment with the growth they experience in the workplace. Lessons are real and meaningful.
They take purposeful actions and show emotional intelligence in practice, rarely apologizing for showing both strength and emotion in making key decisions. to continue reading, link herehttps://bit.ly/2mluMIz
AND I QUOTE
"I love a dog. He does nothinbg for political reasons."-Will Rogers
"Truth is the property of no individual but is the treasure of all men."-Ralph Waldo Emmerson
"Life is an awful, ugly place to not have a best friend."-Sarah Dessen
"My idea of an agreeable person is one that agrees with me."-Benjamin Disraeli
SMILE
I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian
She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still
No matter how much you push the envelope, it will still be stationery
A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering
Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie
Atheism is a non-prophet organization
A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion
A backward poet writes inverse
When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion
In democracy it's your vote that counts, in feudalism it's your count that votes
Don't join dangerous cults: Practice safe sects!
BY THE NUMBERS
Median household income in the U.S. was $61,372 at the end of 2017, according to the Census Bureau. When inflation is taken into account, that is just above the 1999 level. Without adjusting for inflation, over the three decades through 2017, incomes are up 135%.
A global survey of about 400 retailers conducted in June found that 28% are testing or piloting cashierless systems-International Data Corp
California is the largest producer of grapes in the U.S. Last year it shipped 93 different varieties, up from 75 in 2010-California Table Grape Commission
Americans aged 65 and over spend nearly ten hours a day consuming media on their televisions, computers and smartphones. That is 12% more than Americans aged 35 to 49, and a third more than those aged 18 to 34-Nielsen
International tourist arrivals world-wide grew to 1.4 billion in 2018, That is up from 1.32 billion in 2017 and 680 million in 2000-United Nations’ World Tourism Organization
Fuel powered cars will make up 56% of new cars sold by 2030, down from 95% now-Alix Partners
JULY 2012
