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PALINDROME ISSUE
8-18-18
NEWS NOTES & NONSENSE
10 YEARS OF SERVICE FOR RHONDA
Rhonda returned just in time to introduce her program presenter, Robert Blake. He is the Music Director and Conductor of the Belleville Philharmonic. Robert made a very interesting Power Point presentation. Did you know that the Belleville Philharmonic is the second oldest in the U.S.? True! They also sponsor a youth orchestra and chorale group. All the philharmonic players are unpaid. If you, maybe not you, of course, are looking for college scholarship money Robert suggests that the young ones learn how to play the oboe or bassoon. it worked for him. "Music Man" Dave led the club in a "standing O" for Robert. Their 2018-19 schedule looks really interesting. find it here http://www.bellevillephilharmonic.org
Speaking of Rhonda, it was great having her back in the house. Her advice: watch out for wet painted steps! She's has been doing some serious wedding planner duties for her daughter's October 6th nuptials. So, things weren't a total loss while she was off her feet her hubby did a great job of upping his housekeeping game.
Allen and BradL served as the lobby lookout crew. "Veggie" Bill and Virgil were the next to arrive. last to arrive were Dave, Patty, Randy and ChrisL
Lunch featured naked spaghetti, Italian sausage in red sauce, Rotary g-beans, salad, and three types of cake-chocolate roll, pineapple and carrot.
Bill shared his" blessed" vegetables with the unwashed masses.
Happy birthday to Sherry this coming Wednesday.
Prez Patty has been spending time in a courtroom. We don't think that she's the perp.
Andrew was our only guest.
How about that PGA golf tournament? Queenie thinks the Springfield State Fair tops it. Nothing like a 1AM corn dog to cement your opinion. Bill prefers the junior fair version in DuQuoin.
Wendell received a serious "briefing" from Dave. Wheels up?
Prez Patty presented Rhonda her 10 year certificate and refinery branded umbrella.
SAA Queenie recruited Bill for "temple dues". Bill, Rick and Pat had announcements. Not here last week? Pay a $. Just what kind of birthday kiss did Randy receive from Bill? Bill suggested that Randy join Harrys Shave Club. In Randy's honor, 1966 trivia was featured, with much better results than last week (3 correct). Topics included TV, Broadway shows, baseball and hockey. (By the way, the hockey Q needs to be fact checked for accuracy). It seems as though some folks are envious of Bill's legs. Next week he will be sporting a Speedo!!
Who wants to sit next to Joe?
Don't forget about personal item donations for the program sponsored by the Roxana Church of the Nazarene. This coming Thursday ( 8-24) will be the last opportunity to donate. Andrew advises that if you know a family in need, send them to his church on Friday August 24th from 5-9PM. Food, face painting and a bouncy house will also be featured.
Opening duties were provided by Cory, ChrisH and Bill
"Farmer" Bill took both 50-50 opportunities for the $23 jackpot. He wiffed. Allen won the scratch-off.
That's all from here, have a fine and dry weekend.
BADGES, BEANS AND MATERS
MONEY CHANGERS
TRIVIA
(The answer can be found at the end of the newsletter)
Which of these religious groups has embraced a new sport called Spikeball?
A-Amish and Mennonites
B-Hasidim
C-Seventh Day Adventists
D-Jehovah's Witnesses
August 18 is National Fajita Day
The U.S. city with the fewest average rain days per year is Yuma, Arizona with 17-AccuWeather
Today (18th) is the busiest wedding day of 2018-TheKnot.com
59% of workers would be willing to accept a promotion from their current company that didn’t include a raise-Office Team survey of 2,012 workers in North America
The projected average back-to-school spending for each K-12 student this year is $684.79-National Retail Federation survey of 7,320 U.S. consumers
Origins: lobbying-Although it is an Americanism that isn't recorded until 1808, a lobby, a group trying to influence the government to promote its own interests, seems to derive ultimately from the large entrance hall to the British House of Commons that was called the Lobby as early as the 17th century. In the Lobby people could talk to members of Parliament and many tried to influence MP's there.
What country is home to the highest city in the world?
Peru
Russia
Norway
United States
The town of La Rinconada is an old gold-mining camp in the remote Peruvian Andes that has since become a “major city” with over 50,000 people permanently living there. At an altitude of 16,732 feet, it lays claim to the highest city in the world. Its high altitude means La Rinconada is not an easy place to live. Brutally cold and barren, this city in the sky is not for the faint of heart.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
AUGUST 14, 2008
Current members in a leadership position: Lori, Cory, Paul, ChrisH, Rod, Dave and Rick
Rod sold two Baseball Mania winners
The Soap Box race sign-up sheet was making the rounds
Paul announced that our golf tournament was scheduled for September 26th. Hole sponsors and attendence prized were needed
Rick announced that for those not at the Thursday meeting the electronic version of the Banner can be found at our website
We recognized two of our scholarship students. Brooke received $2000 and Michael received $1700
Do you remember Kevin Stuby?
OCTOBER 2013
DATELINE:RI
THE VALUE OF OUR CLUB TO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
By Michael Walstrom, president of the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton, Florida
Rotary, like any business, has customers. For us, those customers are our members and we must provide value to assure satisfied customers. The key to attracting and retaining young professional “customers” is presenting a Value Proposition that is attractive.
In a previous post I discussed the Young Professional (YP) Membership Development project I took on in District 6930. I put together a survey of ten questions designed to get at the core of what brought those members into Rotary, why they stay, what they want, and what challenges they face. From this, we learned that young professionals are looking for networking and mentorship, but have concerns about time, money, and family commitments. Fortunately, Rotary has considerable value to offer in all of those areas.
Networking: Many young professionals are looking for business, and that’s OK. People do business with those they know, like, and trust. Rotary can help there, as long as expectations are set from the beginning.
"If the highest aim of the captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever."-Thomas Aquinas
"When you have to go to the bathroom, it's too late to build a latrine."-Chagdud Rinpoche
"Sincerity is the key to success. Once you can fake that, you've got it made."-Groucho Marx
SMILE
ENGLISH FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Cocktail Lounge, Norway: LADIES ARE REQUESTED NOT TO HAVE CHILDREN IN THE BAR.
Doctor's Office, Rome: SPECIALIST IN WOMEN AND OTHER DISEASES.
Dry Cleaners, Bangkok: DROP YOUR TROUSERS HERE FOR THE BEST RESULTS
A Nairobi Restaurant: CUSTOMERS, WHO FIND OUR WAITRESSES RUDE, OUGHT TO SEE THE MANAGER.
On the main road to Mombasa, leaving Nairobi: TAKE NOTICE: WHEN THIS SIGN IS UNDER WATER, THIS ROAD IS IMPASSABLE.
In a city restaurant: OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND WEEKENDS.
In a cemetery: PERSONS ARE PROHIBITED FROM PICKING FLOWERS FROM ANY BUT THEIR OWN GRAVES.
Tokyo hotel's rules and regulations: GUESTS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SMOKE, OR DO OTHER DISGUSTING BEHAVIOURS, IN BED.
On the menu of a Swiss Restaurant: OUR WINES LEAVE YOU NOTHING TO HOPE FOR.
Hotel, Yugoslavia: THE FLATTENING OF UNDERWEAR WITH PLEASURE IS THE JOB OF THE CHAMBERMAID.
Airline ticket office, Copenhagen: WE TAKE YOUR BAGS AND SEND THEM IN ALL DIRECTIONS.
A Laundry in Rome: LADIES, LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES HERE AND THEN SPEND THE AFTERNOON HAVING A GOOD TIME.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Selling stolen personal data is a big business for hackers. To get passwords, they've laid siege to online retailers: More than 90% of login tries at online stores are from criminals. Hackers are also responsible for 60% of the login traffic at banks and airlines-Qz.com
Americans are dropping traditional cable TV service even faster than predicted. By the end of the year, cord cutters will number 33 million, one forecaster estimates, up from an earlier projection of 27 million. The number should hit 55 million by 2022-The Hollywood Reporter
Alphabet, Google's parent company, booked $3.2. billion in profits in the last quarter (even after paying a $5.1 billion fine from the European Union). Revenue for the quarter was $32.7 billion, double that of four years ago-CNBC.com
