February 24, 2005
 Highlights of Today's Meeting
 Volume 395

Marty Walker

Dan Ruether

Jolene Schultz recognized members with guests.  Jim Bryan introduced his guest Phil Harrison.

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Russ Thompson, Melvin Platt and Jim Bryan on 2/24; Jim Ollar on 2/25; Terry Coffelt on 2/26 and Richard Wallace and Keith Hickey on 2/27.


Carl & Phyllis Schenemen on 3/01.
 
Marty Walker thanked Judy Elliott for her work in setting up the trip to our sister club in Cuernavaca, Mexico from where a small group of our members recently returned.


Shoes for Orphan Souls:  
Trevor McIntyre let us know that the deadline for Shoes for Orphan Souls is rapidly approaching.  The shoe drive runs through April 2005.
Check out our SOS web page for a graphical representation of our progress to date. If anyone is interested in making a financial donation to the shoe drive, checks should be made out to “Shoes for Orphan Souls.”  
Remember:
  • Shoe drive runs through April, 2005;
  • Shoes should be tied together;
  • No need to dontate the shoebox (recycle it!)
  • Donations can be made in the following ways:
    • New, sturdy, sensible shoes for 1-18 yrs.
    • Cash or checks (made out to "Shoes for Orphan Souls")
For additional information on the worldwide campaign, check out the Shoes for Orphan Souls website.

Committee Chair: Trevor McIntyre, 882-6675.




HISTORY MOMENT

  • VOCATIONAL SERVICE

    Vocational Service is the "Second Avenue of Service." No aspect of Rotary is more closely related to each member than a personal commitment to represent one's vocation or occupation to fellow Rotarians and to exemplify the characteristics of high ethical standards and the dignity of work. Programs of vocational service are those which seek to improve business relations while improving the quality of trades, industry, commerce and the professions. Rotarians understand that each person makes a valuable contribution to a better society through daily activities in a business or profession.

    Vocational Service is frequently demonstrated by offering young people career guidance, occupational information and assistance in making vocational choices. Some clubs sponsor high school career conferences. Many recognize the dignity of employment by honoring exemplary service of individuals working in their communities. The 4-Way Test and other ethical and laudable business philosophies are often promoted among young people entering the world of work. Vocational talks and discussion of business issues are also typical vocational service programs at most clubs.

    Regardless of the ways that Vocational Service is expressed, it is the banner by which Rotarians "recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations" and demonstrate a commitment to "high ethical standards in all businesses and professions." That's why the Second Avenue of Service is fundamental to every Rotary club.

("The ABCs of Rotary" by Cliff Dotchterman - reprinted with permission).



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 Gena Scott by email at scottgl@missouri.edu, by phone at 882-6371 (work) or 442-1865 (home).


Cindy Sheltmire introduced the speaker, David Wilson who filled us in on the "True-False Documentary Film Festival" which returns Feb. 25-27, 2005 at four venues: the Missouri Theatre, the Blue Note, the Ragtag Cinema, and the Cherry Street Artisan. This year, the festival will be hosting international filmmakers from Germany to Israel, Iraq to the Czech Republic.

All of the venues are within two blocks of each other and all events take place in the heart of downtown Columbia (except for the "Reel Gone Round-Up" at the Bullpen Cinema, former home of Columbia's liveliest livestock auctions).

Dispelling the notion that documentaries are stuffy and dry, the True-False Film Festival spotlights movies that "blur the line between fact and fantasy, documentary and narrative, propaganda and journalism, and honor vigorous work that evades easy categorization".
 
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