Marty Walker
South: Trish Blair
For more information, visit the conference web site at:
http://www.missourirotary.com
Club Foundation Chairman Cecil Moore recognized a new Paul Harris Fellow and a Paul Harris Plus Fellow - Keith Hickey and Dee Corn respectively. Keith is a first time fellow, having contributed $1,000 to the Foundation. Dee is a +2 fellow, meaning that she has donated at the $3,000 level. Both members are setting an example to us all regarding the importance of making regular contributions to the Foundation. Small amounts add up, and help to make tremendous improvements in the lives of those who benefit from use of the approved funds.
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. Let's try to hit a milestone of 500 shoes by the end of this month.
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")
Committee Chair: Trevor McIntyre, 882-6675.
HISTORY MOMENT
INVOCATIONS AT CLUB MEETINGS
In many Rotary clubs, particularly in Judeo-Christian nations, it is customary to open weekly meetings with an appropriate invocation or blessing. Usually such invocations are offered without reference to specific religious denominations or faiths.
Rotary policy recognizes that throughout the world Rotarians represent many religious beliefs, ideas and creeds. The religious beliefs of each member are fully respected, and nothing in Rotary is intended to prevent each individual from being faithful to such convictions.
At international assemblies and conventions, it is traditional for a silent invocation to be given. In respect for all religious beliefs and in the spirit of tolerance for a wide variety of personal faiths, all persons are invited to seek divine guidance and peace "each in his own way." It is an inspiring experience to join with thousands of Rotarians in an international "silent prayer" or act of personal devotion. Usually all Rotary International board and committee meetings begin with a few moments of silent meditation. In this period of silence, Rotary demonstrates respect for the beliefs of all members, who represent the religions of the world.
Since each Rotary club is autonomous, the practice of presenting a prayer or invocation at club meetings is left entirely to the traditions and customs of the individual club, with the understanding that these meeting rituals always be conducted in a manner which will respect the religious convictions and faiths of all members.
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).
USS Missouri
A native of Park Hills, Kentucky, Captain Read was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officers Training program at the University of Mississippi where he earned an undergraduate degree in History. A Surface Warfare Officer, Captain Read has served in afloat assignments as Electrical Officer and Damage Control Assistant in USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG 32); Chief Engineer in USS MERRILL (DD 976); Material Officer on the staff of Commander Destroyer Squadron THIRTY-ONE; Flag Secretary to Commander, U. S. THIRD FLEET; Executive Officer in USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD 964); and Commanding Officer of USS STUMP (DD 978).
Captain Read’s last assignment was Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Policy for Commander U. S. Naval Forces, Southern Command. In this position he directed U.S. Naval Operations in the Caribbean and the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean areas of Central and South America. His duties included interoperability and security cooperation with 30 Caribbean and Latin American partner nations. During this assignment Captain Read also served as the Deputy Commander of Task Force 47.
Captain Read spoke in great detail about the Navy's mission of adapting the fleet to meet the current challenge of terrorism - "dealing with today while preparing for the future". The old credo of "doing more with less" was very evident during the presidencies of George Bush Sr. and Clinton, which saw a decline in the number of Navy ships from 600 to around 350. The attack on the USS Cole in 2000 changed all of that.
Today, the Navy is a "leaner, more agile force", with recruits required to be more technically oriented in order to make use of the technology that drives the Navy.
The US Naval ROTC is always looking for new recruits, especially here at the University of Missouri. If you would like more information, look them up on the web at:
http://web.missouri.edu/~nrotcmu/scholar.htm
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