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PLAY BALL ISSUE
APRIL 8, 2017
NEWS, NOTES & NONSENSE
LIKE I SAID...
The program was presented by Judge Kyle Napp. She explained the structure of the Edwardsville based circuit court and the use of specialty courts within circuit. (I am awaiting her permission to post the recording for public viewing.)
The early birds included Mark 1, Wendell, Virgil and Allen. Last in were Brad 1, Paul, Chris, Mark 2 and Joe.
We welcomed our favorite exchange student, Dani. She informed us that she especially likes her ceramic class and that a couple of family members (I believe her mum and sister) will be joining her next month for graduation.
The lunch entree was (pick one) hamburger, meat loaf, Salisbury Steak or Gainsburgers. It was accompanied by the ever present green beans and mexicorn, salad and cake. Let's not forget Sherry's cold rolls.
Server Karen was back and feeling OK after last week's auto accident. Her main injury was a displaced rib.
Wendell would prefer to be addressed as Dr. Feelgood.
Mark 3 has returned from his D.C. assignment for a couple of weeks.
Opening duties were provided by Fred, Rick and Mark 3.
It seems that SAA experienced a last minute spiritual awakening and had to visit the Busch Stadium shrine Thursday afternoon. Alas, his Birds blew a 4-2 lead.
Sandy pointed out that with 23 members in the house, it would almost be "sinful" to not have any fines. Sherry and Chris relieved her anxiety.
Fred introduced his entourage, Vickie and Allison (name spelling is questionable). Vickie pointed out that our speaker's mum was one of her teachers. Small world?
Lori began distributing Baseball Mania tickets. Got yours?
Paul had an announcement about a new grand daughter.
Prez Sherry forget to ring the ending bell, chaos ensued. Oh my!
Chris and Sherry/Sandy/Dani took turns drawing cards for the 50-50, neither won. Mark 1 took the scratch-off.
That's all from here. Have a fine and dry weekend.
EYES ON THE CARDS, PLEASE
TRIVIA
(The answer can be found at the end of the newsletter)
A San Francisco Bay Area startup said it created the first chicken strips grown from self-producing cells. What's the company name?
A-Angel Feathers
B-Tomorrow's Protein
C-Meat Cute
D-Memphis Meats
April 8 is National Empanada Day
11% of employers believe higher education is "very effective" in readying graduates to meet skills needed in their organizations.-Survey of 501 U.S. hiring managers, human resource specialists and executives
APRIL 10, 1997
Current members in a leadership position were: Prez Brad 1, Paul and Rick
Rotarian and Village Treasurer Mike Peterson provided the program. It was the same one that he recently presented to a second grade class. (Draw your own conclusions.) At that time the village had a budget of $6.5 million and 100 employees.
22 members were in the house. Wendell was fined for not helping the acting SAA, Marty Marks
Congrats were offered to Fred Bright and Wayne Buttry as incoming and retiring village mayor.
Cecil Neunaber and Red Littleton were collecting magazines to be distributed to area care centers
Charlie Kunz wanted to set up a shooting session when the weather improves
By Doug Vincent, a past district governor and member of the Rotary Club of Woodstock-Oxford, Ontario, Canada
Recently, I attended a great presentation on “Embracing Opportunity” as part of our day-to-day life. I’ve had the benefit of enjoying opportunities through my global Rotary activities and travels, but many members do not do take advantage of this outside their local Rotary club. Here is a great way to attract new member prospects with fun and enjoyment.
The author and travel writer Paul Knowles spoke about how we can each enjoy life’s journey more when we are open to take advantage of opportunities that arise. He shared a variety of interesting experiences he had enjoyed by merely saying “yes” to invitations or suggestions while travelling. Once, when he was being taken to an island, he was invited to take the helm of a speed boat. At first he was hesitant and nervous. But then his mind accepted the opportunity and he “put the throttle down.” He noted, “I felt adrenaline that had not been there for years.”
Some ideas he shared included saying yes when a friend suggests a trip or activity; exploring different places or doing unique activities that may arise when you travel; meeting people from different cultures and learning from them; and volunteering for an event or group to make new friends and assist with a cause. The continue reading, link here http://bit.ly/2ntUXru
SMILE
FIRST GRADE PROVERBS
Don't change horses until they stop running.
Strike while the bug is close.
It's always darkest before Daylight Saving Time.
Never underestimate the power of termites.
You can lead a horse to water but how?
Don't bite the hand that looks dirty.
No news is impossible.
A miss is as good as a Mr.
You can't teach an old dog new Math.
If you lie down with dogs, you'll stink in the morning.
Love all, trust Me.
The pen is mightier than the pigs.
An idle mind is the best way to relax.
Where there's smoke there's pollution.
BOTTOM LINE
Nearly 60% of companies with 50 or more workers now offer some sort of paid parental leave, up from 46% in 2005, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. The average maximum time off given to new parents is 14.5 weeks.-Bloomberg.com
There were 21 female CEO's at Fortune 500 companies in 2016, down from 24 in 2015. Women hold 19% of the more than 7,500 senior positions across those businesses.-Qz.com
LAST WORD
"You never see further than your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way."-E.L. Doctorow
"Status quo, you know, is Latin for 'the mess we're in."-Ronald Reagan
