PITTSFIELD ROTARY CLUB   3-5-08

Visiting Rotarian:  Joe Cook, Louisiana, MO

Make-ups:  Eldon Atwood keeps his perfect attendance alive going to Lakewood, CA

Bertie reports a good winter….(no snow there) Ann Revis made up at Hilton Head SC, not bringing back a make-up card, but a Rotary Banner….(does that really count???)

Shirley Johnston again passed around a sign-up sheet for help at Reality Day…if you haven’t signed up to help, and can, give Shirley a call.

Shirley also reported that 12 applications have been made to join the InterAct Club at Unit 10 High School.. They will meet this week to ‘brain-storm’ possible projects.

She gave ‘Big thanks’ to Gary  and Michelle for their help and leadership in getting this project started.

El Premero Presidente Randy Hires reported that the Literacy Grant was sent in, thanks to all who helped.

John Teuscher appeared, after his hospitalization bout with cancer,. He Thanked all Rotarians for their prayers and support, plans to go back for a scan in 2 weeks and believes that the cancer is licked…..So do we John!!!  We’re REALLY GLAD to have you back!!!!!!!

Student guests Pikeland: 

 Lena Lara, daughter of Carlos and Marcine.  She is active in Art and Spanish Clubs, Band and Chorus.  She works at McDonalds, likes working and playing with her dogs.  Wants to go to ‘LeCole Culinaire’ in St Louis and study culinary arts….

Jennifer Moore, daughter of Judd and Darlene of Milton. Is in Student Council, Color Guard, Band, Spanish Club, STAMP.  President of Milton Raise-its 4-H Cub.  Plans on attending Millikan University  in business management and wants eventually to be a wedding consultant.  Currently works at Jennifer’s….

Gregg Carnes led singing with Linda Bradshaw back playing the piano…It was GREAT!

Program:  Gary Woods presented the fact that the IHSA is a Principal’s organization that most schools belong to in this state.   He said that Best Teaching Practices state that if you want to get something across to people, repeat it at least 7 times….(you got that last week about programs)…He then introduced Don Bigley, Dean of Athletics and Football Coach.

Don told us that the IHSA has 870 member, is almost 100 years old, elects a board of directors who act as governing body.  Schools do not have to belong, but cannot participate in tournaments if they do not.

Jr High is different.  They have 2 different organizations.

IHSA says students MUST pass 4 classes a week in order to be eligible.  Pikeland has 8 block teaching so there is a variation here.

IHSA sets rules for # of games that can be played in regular season.  It’s rules state coaches can ,meet with students for only 25 days during the summer.

Steroid testing will be implemented in this area starting next year at the high school level.. How much, who pays is still open…He has not seen a problem in this area….

New sport for this next year is Bass Fishing…Some schools also have badminton and bowling…

The classification of sports  designation is set based on previous year’s enrollment.  This creates a problem in travel for many smaller schools…However, only 4 teams can go to the state tournament.  Principals are always looking for ways to expand opportunities for students…..

Great information.  We learned a lot about what’s going on in High School sports…and the IHSA organization ….

A separate sheet will be sent separately,  due to additional information presented.

Program information:    Programs needed as of 3-7-08 are:  March 19, 26, April 2, 16, and May 14 through June 18.

Programs have been presented by:  Gregg Carnes…4  (3 were .political candidates); Those with 3 programs: Carole Bradshaw ; Gary Woods ; Harry Wright .  Those presenting 2 programs; Chuck Barber ;  Max Middendorf ; Violet Shulman ;  Jan Bleigh ; Those with one program this year: Julie Boren, Phil Bradshaw, Debbie Dugan, Walker Filbert, Shirley Johnston, Chris Little, Dan Long, Mel Martin, Ann Revis, Connie Schroeder, Ron Short, Roberta Dolbeare, and John Teuscher.

If I have counted right….that 21 out of 52  current Rotarians….or about  40 percent  of our membership providing programs for our club.  (Dr. Jake Brown has just joined, so we are not after him…yet….)

If YOUR NAME is not on the above  list….plan on getting a program now, or in the new Rotary year…..