Pittsfield Rotary Club

 

Newsletter – October 17, 2007

 

 

WOW!!!! WHAT A GREAT MEETING! We had a wonderful attendance, the District Governor as our speaker, two great students guests from Pleasant Hill, possibly record sales for Radio Day, and the impressive display of generosity from all you club members who donated to “Every Rotarian, Every Year.”   Here’s the run down:

 

Presiding:  “El Presidente” Randy Hires

Prayer: Chuck Barber

Song Leader: Bryn Fine

 

Student Guests:   Two high-achieving senior students from Pleasant Hill High School:

Micole Guthrie-Gant – Micole is active in volleyball,  Captain of Pep Club, President of Student Council, participated in Quiz Bowl, President of FACS Club, in math club, chorus, statistician for two sports, in FFA and a Lion’s Club volunteer.  She plans to major in graphic communications in college.

Jaclyn Springer treated us to an original poem describing her activities, plans, etc.  It is so great that I will include it here:

        It’s a pleasure to be here, this day and time,

        So sit back, relax, while I read you my rhyme.

        My name is Jaclyn Springer, I’m from Pleasant Hill

        I look forward to college, just not the bill.

        I love my family, this much is true

        I’m a funny girl, don’t let the tie fool you.      (Editor’s note: she had a red, funky tie on – CUTE)

        Clubs and activiti4es, you name it, I’m there.

        A volunteer for the Lion’s Club during the fair.

        I work in LA at SBFS,

        To make my car payments monthly, and yes,

        I’m still active in Student Council, you see,

        For the last two years, I’ve been the VP.

        I’m familiar with computers, they say I have skill

        I’ll major in computer science, there are jobs to fill.

        I think I’m organized and mature

        And also responsible, I’m pretty sure.

        I’m athletically challenged, not one of the jocks.

        But you’ll have to agree I think outside the box.

        Thank you for having me here at this lunch

        I really enjoyed it.  Thank you a bunch!!

 

Club Announcements:

        District Conference is next Friday and Saturday – October 26-27.  Randy and Shirley will be attending and would welcome anyone else to join them.

 

        Radio Day wrap up!!!!   What a great job You All!!!!

        Here are the grand totals and times to be on the air this weekend!  Reminder – If you can’t make you assigned spot, please arrange to switch with someone.  Also, please let Randy know if you can help contact vendors this weekend to gather e-mails and addresses for next year’s event.

                           

                            #1 Team – Team 1 – $1310 – time on air – Saturday, 7-9am

                                      Captain, Linda Bradshaw

Team members: Eldon Atwood, Gregg Carnes, Jim Filbert, Paul Lyell, Max Middendorf, Keith Smith,

 and Kent Wasson

                            #2 Team – Team 2 - $1280 – time on air – Saturday, 9-11am

                                      Captain, Shirley Johnston

                                      Team members: Jan Bleich, Dawson Dean, Dan Long, Murray Martin, Bobette Pfeiffer, Johnson Stilwell

                            #3 Team – Team 7 - $1190 – time on air – Saturday, 11-1

                                      Captain, Randy Hires

                                      Team members: Cole Bradburn, Debbie Dugan, Chris Little, Dan Mefford, Connie Schroeder, Jeff Stark

                            #4 Team – Team 6 - $1165 – time on air – Saturday, 11am – 1 pm

                                      Captain, Violet Shulman

                                      Team members: Julie Boren, Joe Dierker, Brandon Gerard, Becky McCartney, Ann Revis, Hamer Tate

                            #5 Team – Team 4 - $1015 – time on air – Saturday, 3-5 pm

                                      Captain, Carole Bradshaw

                                      Team members: Phil Bradshaw, Mike Evans, Bryn Fine, Mark Meleski, Ron Short, Tom Moore

                            #6 Team – Team 3 - $1010 – time on air – Sunday, 12-2pm

                                      Captain, Gary Woods

                                      Team members: Dan Borrowman, Eric Dolbeare, Wally Lamb, Patty McIntosh, Gaylord Rhodes, John Teuscher

                            #7 Team – Team 5 - $970 – time on air – Sunday, 2-4pm

                                      Captain, Roberta Dolbeare

                                      Team members: Chuck Barber, Carolyn Casteel, Walker Filbert, Mel Martin, Harry Wright, Helen Wright

 

                  THAT’S A GRAND TOTAL OF $7940!!!!!   GREAT JOB EVERYONE.

 

Also – Thanks for the great turnout this morning (Thursday) at the Radio Station for our work day – as usual we had dedicated Rotarians working efficiently to get things together in record time.

 

                  PROGRAM:

Debbie Naught, Assistant District Governor introduced our current District Governor, Ron Riggins from Washington, Illinois.  DG Ron presented an inspiring message about Rotary.  He told of the wonderful experience of Rotary International Asssembly.  There were 529 District Governors present from 200 countries and territories.  All from different places and cultures, but sharing one common bond – Rotary.  This year’s theme, “Rotary Shares” exemplifies the spirit of Rotarians.  Rotary Shares because Rotarians Care by sharing their time, money and kindness.  

At the end of DG Ron’s talk, El Presidente Randy presented him with his personal check for “Every Rotarian, Every Year.”  Following Randy’s lead, Rotarians present each filed to the front and presented a personal donation.  The total donations to Rotary Foundation totaled $2220!!! 

 

                  DEDICATION OF ROTARY GARDEN:

After our regular meeting, members of our club went to Illini Community Hospital to formally dedicate our centennial project: The Rotary Garden.  Even though rain kept us inside, the ceremony was meaningful and inspiring.  Even Harry Wright was able to join us!

 

 

FINAL COMMENT:  I know you all will join me in saying that I AM PROUD TO BE A ROTARIAN – ESPECIALLY A MEMBER OF THIS CLUB!!   THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR HARD WORK TO MAKE RADIO DAYS ANOTHER SUCCESS AND FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN DONATIONS TO ROTARY FOUNDATION.   SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!!!