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President’s Message
April 30, 2008
More doing, less thinking
We’ve all seen that IBM commercial in which there is a dark, quiet room of executives lying on the floor “ideating”, or, simply put, thinking about things. IBM’s punch line here - quit thinking about it so much and get out and do it.
The world needs more doers, and Rotary is part of that answer.
Our Club was in the “doing” mode again this weekend on our Signature Project Trail. Another great bunch of Club members put in a good morning’s work on a trail that is starting to really take shape. We have one more weekend coming up - from 9-Noon this Saturday - to do our part in our local community. Please sign up for this fun and important work. I think we will have another beautiful day to enjoy while we get it done.
Each work day on this project has found non-Rotarians and family members on board. I’ve already gotten two calls from folks I don’t know asking if they can join us in our efforts this weekend. They may be from the Oregon Track Club. Making a difference is infectious, and having our name on this and other improvements in our community will help show people the way to making their own contributions.
See you on the trail this Saturday! Let’s make it the biggest turnout of the project.
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Chartered January 21, 1947
| April 30, 2008 Number 3102 |
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 |
4/30/08 |
5/7/08 |
5/14/08 |
Invocation |
John
Halgren |
John
Halgren |
TBA |
Greeter |
Steven
Fisher |
Philip Farrington |
Michael
Pendergrass |
Door Prize |
John
Eckman |
Steven
Fisher |
Philip Farrington |
Attendance |
Melinda
Handy |
Jim
Eckman |
Steven Fisher |
Rotary Shares |
John
Thomas |
TBA |
TBA |
Please contact Trevor Harwood if you have any questions about your assignment at: Trevor@acmecollision.com or 726-7242.
PROGRAMS
Today:
Mike Fischnaller – District Governor
Next Week:
Julie Daniel – BRING Recycling
Last Week:
Bryce Jessen – Professional Assistant Day
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Visit us online at http://www.springfieldrotary5110.org
Webmaster: Rod Lathrop
rlathrop@ci.springfield.or.us |
May 2: Gift of Literacy Bookbag Assembly 9-1 @ SPS Admin. Building
May 22: Gift of Literacy Event 8:30 – 1:00 @ LCC
May 28: No meeting (Dist. Conference)
May 29 – June 1: District Conf. @ Eugene Hilton
June 15-18: RI Convention, LA, CA www.Rotary2008.com |
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News about our Club and Beyond |
Ever been to a District Conference before?
Did you go to Bend last year? Florence the year before? Eugene in 2005? Then you know how good the experience can be. Even the business meeting can get exciting.
If you have been before, come back, but this time bring someone with you who has never had the experience of Rotarians from all over who come together to share ideas, fun, fellowship, and the variety of opportunities to learn more in depth about what Rotary—and our district--is all about. |
Have you registered yet for the 2008 District Conference?
Over 200 people have! Don’t delay…..you don’t want to miss out on what may well be the best district conference ever. Check out the schedule, the incredible array of speakers who will engage in interactive forums, informative workshops, our House of Sharing and our House of Friendship, and be prepared for some big surprises. Remember kids are welcome. Child care, fun activities, even ice skating and horseback riding will be available. Go to http://district5110.org/main.php/District/Conference for more information. |
Joe, Rhonda, Melinda, and Phil, four of our newest members, at the most recent Fireside.
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Recent Makeups:
Ned Powell, Karri Mealy, Al King, Nancy Golden, Jeff DeFranco, Liz Degner, Bruce Smolnisky, Micheal Screen, Dan Egan, Bill Grile
Contact Micheal Screen with your make-ups:
neercs@msn.com |
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Around the District,
Around the World |
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TRF Donor Recognition Event
Thanks to the generous corporate sponsorship of Barker-Uerlings Insurance Company, the TRF Donor Recognition Event at the Eugene Hilton Wednesday, May 28, just prior to the District Conference, has been expanded to include all Bequest Society members, Major Donors, and Paul Harris Society members. Individual invitations will be sent; you may also sign up when you register for the conference. For more info see
https://www.sporg.com/registration?
link_type=form&view_type=windowed&
form_id=99673
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REMINDER
Day Care provided at District Meeting
Pack up the kids and crank up the car! The Family of Rotary invites all children (no diapers) ages 3yrs to 17yrs to come and have some fun! Licensed childcare, meals and off site activities will make this a District Conference to remember! Need more information? Contact Lynda Kristoffersen grammylynda@verizon.net or call 541-756-4570. |
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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