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SUMMER'S HERE ISSUE JUNE 15, 2024
VOL. 4 NO.34
TALKING CRUDE
NEWS-NOTES-NONSENSE
Thursday's program presenter was the long-time (27 years) Phillips 66 Director of Government and Community Relations, Melissa Erker. She reported that the refinery is running well and has postponed the next refinery "turnaround, which usually last about 45 days and costs $120M. The refinery currently employs 850 people directly and 400 indirectly. During a couple of recent months the refinery was able to refine an average of 327,000 barrels of crude daily. Question? Over the years has there been a person who has presented more programs than Melissa? It's always nice to have her in our Rotary house.
Happy Rotary anniversary to ErinP-17 years and PatA-6 years.
Early arrivals included Prez Rodney, AllenH and KyndraG.
LoriP encouraged everyone to come join the fun this coming Thursday, East Alton Zip Code Day 6-20-24. See details below.
Where will your vacation plans take you this summer? CoryG and his fam are headed to Zion and Bryce National Parks.
Our Installation Dinner will be held on June 27th @ Julia's. Fellowship @ 5:30, dinner to follow. See the recent email from LoriP for the details and to accept or decline the invite. No noon meeting that day.
Post-nooners included GeorgeM, ChrisH and LeonardB.
Prez Rodney introduced two members of his church who will joining him on his trip to Africa this summerto survey our proposed Rotary medical project.
The annual Cards vs Cubs Rotary District literacy fund-raising ball game is July 13th. Ticket info is available on the district web site.
We wish MarkA well as he embarks on a gastronomical tour of Zip Codes 62025 & 34. Bon appétit
Opening duties were aptly handled by CherylM, BradP and ScottL
14 members dined on mostacciolo, Rotary g-beans, garlic bread, salad and mini-muffins.
Acting SAA LeonardB fined everyone who have not visited a cemetery in the past year.
GeorgeM and MarkA let the 50-50 pot roll, ScottL won the scratch-off.
WHERE'S THAT JOKER?
THE IRS IS NOT YOUR FRIEND!
ALL THINGS TRIVIAL
A Brazilian prison replaced guard dogs with irascible geese. What breed of canines was displaced?
A-German Shepard
B-Malinois
C-Tervuren
D-Bichon Frise´
(Answer is found near the end of the newsletter)
Today is National Smile Power Day
What is the longest road in the U.S.?
Route 66
U.S. 20
Seward Highway
I-90
Stretching 3,365 miles, U.S. 20 begins in Boston, Massachusetts, and extends all the way to Newport, Oregon. The coast-to-coast route has held the title of the longest road in the country since 1963. For much of its route, U.S. 20 runs almost parallel to I-90, which at 3,020 miles is the longest interstate highway in the country.
HOW A ROTARY FELLOWSHIP CHANGED MY LIFE
By Angelica Mesistrano, International Commodore of International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians
Have you ever felt stuck in a routine at your Rotary or Rotaract club because you couldn’t find an outlet to turn your passion into action? That’s exactly how I felt two months after joining my local Rotary club. I was enthusiastic about giving back and taking action, but there was a lot of learning involved in the beginning, and I couldn’t take action. Disappointed, I considered leaving Rotary altogether.
Then, a chance conversation with a fellow Rotary member from another city changed everything. When I commented on my disillusion, she invited me to a meeting organized by the Rotarians for the Advancement of Latin Culture Fellowship, a group focused on celebrating Latino culture. “What exactly is a fellowship?” I asked, curious. Her response restored my enthusiasm.
Imagine a group of people who share your hobbies, interests, or professions – but who also share the core values of Rotary. That’s the magic of a fellowship! I immediately looked for a group that aligned with my love of sailing – the International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians. I didn’t hesitate to reach out, and from that day on, Rotary became an entirely different experience.
Suddenly, Rotary was more than regular meetings. It was about connecting with like-minded people, forging friendships beyond borders, and sharing a common passion while still upholding the ideals of Rotary. Meeting someone new within the fellowship meant instant camaraderie and a sense of belonging.
I found myself joining the International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians (IYFR) and, three months later, founding the Punta del Este fleet in Uruguay! Since then, my Rotary journey has been filled with wonderful memories. To continue reading, link here
AlanaY did the "heavy lifting" @ the WR meeting and talked about Waggoner Equipment Rentals. The EA club heard a presentation about "English as a Second Language".
WR prez PaulG visited the EA club looking for some folks to assist with the upcoming Color Run. Preregistration for the event is strong. Thanks were offered to Lindsey Herron and PattiA for helping to organize the event.
The EA Village Cleanup Day was scheduled for Saturday. We would pick up trash along the Rt 3 corridor.
LoriP announced that there were still some Baseball Mania tix available.
PaulG was recognized for becoming the most successful fund raising president in WR club history.
ScottL, AlanaY and DonnaK announced the Jim Stewart and Max Emery scholarship recipients.
SandyS and SherryT returned from their recent "training" trips. PaulH suggested that they were really "government junkets".
Prez-elect JohnP was searching for a new SAA.
MarkSp and DarrenC were recognized for their years of service.
GeorgeT and CherylM paid Happy Fines.
BradP won the $95 jackpot.
DaveA selected "Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie" as the Song of the Day.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
AND I QUOTE
"Life is like a hot bath: It feels good while you’re in it, but the longer you stay, the more wrinkled you get."-Garfield the cat
"If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything, is ready, we shall never begin."-Ivan Turgenev
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, look to tomorrow, rest this afternoon."-Charlie Brown
"Do not try to fix whatever comes in your life. Fix yourself in such a way that whatever comes, you will be fine."-Sadhguru
SMILE
I have a pet termite. I named him Clint. Clint eats wood.
"How to Write Big Books" by Warren Peace
"The Art of Archery" by Beau N. Arrow
"Irish Heart Surgery" by Angie O' Plasty
"School Truancy" by Marcus Absent
"Positive Reinforcement" by Wade Ago
"Stop Arguing" by Xavier Breath
BY THE NUMBERS
Total spending at U.S. food service establishments is expected to rise 5.4% this year, to $1.106 trillion-National Restaurant Association
Their number of short term rental units in the U.S. has grown to more than 790,000, an eightfold increase since 2014 and up 35% since the start of the pandemic-AirDNA
Americans earned $3.7 trillion from interest and dividends in the first quarter at a seasonally adjusted annual rate. That’s up roughly $770 billion from four years earlier-Commerce Department
Nearly 270 million Americans, close to 80 percent of the population, consumed commercial spaghetti sauce in 2020- Statista
Falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries for all children in the U.S. ages 0 to 19-CDC
Fatal crashes involving a driver under the age of 21 fell by 38% between 2002 and 2021-Governors Highway Safety Association
(Trivia answer B)
Rotarian Code of Conduct
The following code of conduct has been adopted for the use of Rotarians:
As a Rotarian, I will
1-Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life
2-Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect
3-Use my professional skills throughRotary to: mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people's quality of life in my community and in the world
4-Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians
5-Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities, report any suspected harassment, and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment
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