Northwest visitors: Bob Schatzger
South visitors: Joe Horner, Joe Weston
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TREAT THAT SPECIAL VALENTINE: Valentine's Day is coming
up soon, and a Tiger/Cougar Paw sterling silver bracelet would make a great
gift for that special someone. The bracelets are available for $30 today and
next week at the club meeting - please see Darlene Johnson. After next
week they will be stored at Jim Elliott's office and continue to be available
for purchase. This is a club fund-raising project, and proceeds will be divided
between our club for local giving and our sister club in Mexico.
- Monday, March 20th is Rotary Student
Government Day in Jefferson City. This tradition started in
1955. High school juniors and seniors are invited to Jefferson City
for the day to learn about state government. There are a few information
sheets on the tables. If anyone is interested in helping with this by
serving as a chaperones and providing transportation, please let Darcy know.
- Sunday, February 5th is Rotary Day for Mizzou Wrestling. All Rotarians will be admitted for only $2. #12 Mizzou vs. #8 Oklahoma at 1:00 p.m. at the Hearnes Center.
- New Member Introduction:
Darlene Johnson introduced our newest member Ann Cohen. Watch this
column for a "spotlight" on our newest member.
NEED A RIDE TO ROTARY?
The Hospitality Committee prepares get-well cards for members who are ill and can set up rides for members who can't otherwise get to meetings. Please notify Caroline Maher by email at cjmaher@gte.net, by phone at 874-8712 (work) or 874-2451 (home).
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Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial
Scholar Susan Blakey spoke about her studies in Spain. She was introduced
by Melvin Platt.
Susan recently returned from Spain, having completed her ambassadorial scholarship.
where she completed her MBA program at the University of Alcala. She was sponsored
by District 6080 and Metro Rotary Club of Columbia. Her presentation
included a slide show of some of the places she visted and people she met
, and she responded to several questions from Club members.
Some of the things we learned:
- Alcala has a population
of around 200,000;
- About 70% of her classes were spoken in Spanish;
- Cultural exchange enhanced through group work and projects;
- Susan took flamenco dance lessons - part of the MBA program?;
- The majority of stores in Spain close from 2-5 pm each day, but
stay open late, and
- Evening dinner is often around 9 or 10 pm.
Melvin Platt is currently seeking students for the 2007-08 academic year. Please contact him if you know of a suitable candidate.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
We are still looking for volunteers who would like to take
notes at the meeting for this weekly newsletter publication
- no more than 4-5 times a year (preferably one full month).
If interested, please e-mail Tony St Romaine, or see Kristen Smarr,
Jane Phillips or Paige Scott for additional details.
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(Please note that the total shown in the Jan 19th newsletter was incorrect. Thanks to Gertrude for pointing this out).
Web Editor: Tony St Romaine
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