Please suggest speakers who can propel us forward as we live out the Four Way Test. Thanks! Can forward those you know the Zoom link or ask them to email metrolubbockrotary@gmail.com. And a thought for you:
As the funeral was ending, an elegant elderly stranger approached the widow and asked if he could say a word to the crowd. She nodded assent, so he stood in front if the crowd and in a deeply moving voice, said "plethora," then sat down. Her eyes filled with tears as she responded, "Oh, thank you so much. That meant a lot to me."
—PE Hugh
____ Last Week's Program_________
Program
Our program last week was by Jennifer Wallace, General Manager of the Panhandle South Plains Fair. Notes from the talk (from Ingrid):
Founded in 1914, and funded by operational revenue.
Plans are Sep 25th - Oct 3rd for the next fair.
Usually over 1,000 animal entries, over 5,000 exhibits, and awards total $100,000.
Includes Ag mechanics and open crops, carnival rides, fair food, and commercial vendors.
An estimated $1 million goes back into the community.
Many use the fair as fundraisers.
Entertainment changes every two years.
Last year the Fair grounds hosted the TTU Rodeo.
The livestock Barns are undergoing renovations.
Service: Thanks, Metrotarians, for your service every week leading us in the pledge, prayer, 4-way test, MOW delivery, and more!
Guests: We were joined by Kurt McClure (who has had perfect attendance in Rotary for 50 years), and Kathy Smith (semi-retired Special Ed teacher; no relation to Walter other than close friend).
Brags: Ken bragged on son and daughter-in-law for help trimming trees and building a wishing well. Bonnie bragged on a wedding in her family. Joe bragged on Kathy Smith who recently planted lovely flowers in front of the Dominey home. Walter bragged on West Texas traveling, seeing the sights. He also bragged on club member Dan Stuart for completing his degree. SarahLee bragged on the club, participating in meetings virtually.
____ July 31st Program____________
Our program this Friday is Mayor Dan Pope. Our mayor's goals are to serve the community, create better communication between Lubbock citizens and City Hall, and promote public safety. He works hard to create new jobs, spend our tax dollars responsibility, and facilitate synergy with the efforts our citizens, neighborhoods, schools, private businesses, churches, and non-profit organizations are working on. more...
Next board meeting 8/11@5:30pm.
Need a Rotary shirt or other apparel? RTP is offering a 15% discount with code RNY15.
Birthdays: Kathy 1/1, Steve 1/2, Ken 1/3, Rich 1/12, Linda 1/19, Jerry 1/20, Brian 1/28, Susan 3/24, Elyn 3/20, Walter 4/21, Bonnie 4/25, Jian 6/17, Hugh 6/28, Joe 7/2, Matt 7/4, Jared 7/5, Dave 8/6, Greg 8/7, John K 8/10, Ingrid 8/20, Phil 9/16, Cal 9/30, Dan 10/5, JohnN 10/12, BillE 10/21, Kirk 10/21, Kelley 11/4, Jamel 11/6, Craig 12/22, Brent 12/24, Dennis 12/30, BillM 12/31.
Word of the Week
es-sen-tial / ĭ-sĕn-shəl
1. indispensable, completely necessary
A dictionary is an essential tool for a quality education; you cannot do your best work without one. Caroline Brost, The Dictionary Project
2. fundamental; inherent
An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail. Edwin Land, 1909 - 1991
3. totally, without exception; perfect
A soul connection is a resonance between two people who respond to the essential beauty of each other's individual natures. From“Love and Awakening: Discovering the Sacred Path of Intimate Relationship” by John Welwood, 1943 -
4. containing an extract from a plant, drug, etc.
Essential oils are a natural, holistic way to address so many of the wellness issues that stem from the stress in our lives. Hope Gillerman, ? –
5. related to a substance that is necessary for the growth of an organism, that must be obtained from diet because the body cannot produce it or enough of it
Fish, fish oils and some vegetable oils are rich sources of essential fatty acids. From “Essential fatty acids as functional components of foods- a review” by Narinder Kaur, Vishal Chugh and Anil K. Gupta, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4190204/, March 21, 2012
6. of a disease, having no evident external cause
Essential hypertension is high blood pressure that doesn’t have a known secondary cause. “Just the Essentials of Essential Hypertension” by Rose Kivi, https://www.healthline.com/health/essential-hypertension, 9-17-2018
7. a necessity; something that is needed
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. Joseph Addison, 1672 – 1719
8. a basic element
The essentials of leadership are all about the use of one's talent in the interests of society. James Gobbo, 1931 -
Director Jennifer Wallace spoke on plans for the South Plains Fair.
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