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President’s Message
February 27, 2008
Restoring World Community Service at Springfield Rotary
Today we will hear from our own Bill Stenstrom. We will hear about his trip to Africa, his encounters with the challenges facing people and Rotary Clubs in that part of the world. And, we will hear about specific projects and programs that are engaging Rotary Clubs from around the world as they reach out to this continent.
We will also learn that it is time for our Club to restart our World Community Service outreach.
Our involvement in the Uganda Project has effectively ended recently. We really do not have a WCS project at Springfield Rotary at this time. However, we do have Rotarians who want to engage on this level, and that is what really matters.
Personally, I believe we recognize that there is work to be done in our community (such as our Signature Project and all the other programs we support locally), and I believe we equally feel we can reach out to the wider world with our efforts. The International Connection is an exciting part of our efforts as long as we have Club members actively engaged, tracking our efforts, and reporting back to the Club on a regular basis.
It is my hope that, with Bill's presentation today, we restart and renew our efforts here, and that one year from now, we have an
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Chartered January 21, 1947
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President................................ Dan Egan
Immediate Past President......... Liz Degner
Secretary................................ Micheal Screen
Exchange Student.................... Grith “Skov” Jensen - Denmark
Treasurer................................ Bruce Webber
Editor..................................... Barry Smith
Duty Roster |
2/27/08 |
3/5/08 |
3/12/08 |
Invocation |
Rod
Lathrop |
Dave Lanning |
TBA |
Greeter |
Rhonda
Schleicher |
Brian Corcoran |
Shari Da Silva |
Door Prize |
Tom
Cochran |
Rhonda Schleicher |
Brian Corcoran |
Attendance |
Joe
Grigsby |
Tom
Cochran |
Rhonda Schleicher |
Rotary Shares |
Dave
Ralston |
Jim
Eckman |
Jeff DeFranco |
Please contact Trevor Harwood if you have any questions about your assignment at: Trevor@acmecollision.com or 726-7242.
PROGRAMS
Today
Bill Stenstrom – Africa Trip
Next Week:
Jeff DeFranco - School District Programs
Last Week:
Rod Lathrop – Rotary Web Site
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Visit us online at http://www.springfieldrotary5110.org
Webmaster: Rod Lathrop
rlathrop@ci.springfield.or.us
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March 7-9: PETS / Seatac Doubletree Inn
March 14: Wine Auction at Valley River Inn
April 5: District Assembly in Cottage Grove
April 23: Professional Assistants Day
May 29 – June 1: District Conference – Eugene Hilton
June 15-18: Rotary International Convention, Los Angeles, CA www.Rotary2008.com |
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News about our Club and Beyond |
Call for Nominations to the District Nominating Committee
Following changes enacted at the last district conference in Bend, the DG nominating committee is currently composed of the three most immediate past district governors and four qualified representatives from defined areas based on membership numbers. District Resolutions Chair PDG Walt Schloer has sent the following announcement:
In accordance with District Policy Manual Article VI.2.b, nominations for eligible candidates, as defined in Article VI.2.c, to serve on the District Nominating Committee in 2008-2009 are due to the District Governor by no later than 29 April 2008. The club nominating the candidate shall certify such nomination in writing. Such certification must include the signatures of the club president and club secretary. Nominees will be placed on a ballot to be voted on by the electors from their respective areas, as defined in Article VI.2.a, at the District Conference in May 2008.
Elections Chair DGN Claire Little will provide a list of qualified candidates to the clubs with instructions regarding the nominating process in the near future. All nominees will be asked to submit a brief bio if they have not already done so. (from D5110 newsletter) |
Reminder!
Wine Auction –2 Weeks Away
What: Wine Auction Dinner
Where: Valley River Inn
When: March 14, 2008
Why: Because this is our annual fundraiser
We have a wonderful evening planned and we hope to see everyone at the auction, so please reserve March 14th on your calendars. If you have questions, please talk with Bruce Smolnisky. |
Recent Makeups:
Donna McNeil, Bob Linahan, and Tom Draggoo
Contact Micheal Screen with your make-ups:
neercs@msn.com |
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Around the District,
Around the World |
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international outreach that is effective and reflects well on Springfield Rotary. Please see Don Armstrong if you see yourself making an international difference.
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World Community Service
The next quarterly WCS meeting will be held at the Phoenix School in Roseburg, 3131 NE Diamond Lake Blvd., on Saturday, March 1, at 9:00 a.m. Clubs are encouraged to bring projects forward for consideration for matching funding according to the guidelines to be found on the district website at http://district5110.org/main.php/Committees/
WorldCommunityServiceForms.
A club proposing a project should contact PDG Walt Schloer no later than Thursday, February 28, to get on the agenda for the meeting (541-388-0769, Fax: 541-318-9994, wschloer@empnet.com).
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Program Ideas:
Contact Carole Knapel at cknapel@ci.springfield.or.us
Newsletter Articles:
Due Monday at 9:00 a.m.!
Send to Barry Smith – bsmith@thorp-purdy.com
Subject: Rotary Newsletter/[article name]
E-mail to Members:
Email to Micheal Screen at neercs@msn.com |
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Rotary Shares!
The Four Way Test
Of the things we think, say and do:
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Is it the TRUTH?
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Is it FAIR to all concerned?
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Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
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Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"
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Springfield Rotary
Meets every Wednesday at Noon at
Roaring Rapids Pizza, 4006 Franklin Blvd
Nearby clubs to make up your attendance:
Monday
Eugene Emerald Club: Valley River Inn
Noon
Greater Albany: Spring Hill Country Club
Noon
Tuesday
Eugene Downtown Club: Eugene Hilton
Noon
North Roseburg: Kowloon's
6:30 pm
Albany Club: Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant
Noon
Eugene Metro: Downtown Athletic Club
6 pm
Wednesday
Eugene Mid-Valley: Kowloon's
Noon
Thursday
Eugene Southtowne Club: Vet’s Club
Noon
Cottage Grove Club:
Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant
12:10 pm
Roseburg Downtown Club: Kowloons –
12:10 pm
Corvallis Club: Corvallis Country Club
Noon
Eugene Airport Club: Eugene Airport
7:30 am
Friday
Springfield Twin Rivers Club:
Royal Caribbean
6:45 am
Eugene Delta Club: River Ranch Restaurant
Noon
Greater Corvallis Club: Corvallis Country Club
Noon
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