March 31, 2005
 Highlights of Today's Meeting
 Volume 400

Marty Walker

Marty Walker (in lieu of Bob Curnutte)

Steve Taylor recognized members with guest and visitors from other Clubs.  Dan Dasho introduced his wife Maura.

Northwest:  Wayne Huebert
South:  Trish Blair
Metro: Susan Hart

Tim Donovan on 4/2, Lynn Barnett on 4/3 and Earl Proctor on 4/6.

Russ & Ruth Thompson on 4/1 and Janice & Ray Harder on 4/2.
 
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The Show Me Celebration of the Rotary International Centennial is scheduled in Columbia for April 29-30, 2005.

For more information, visit the conference web site at:
http://www.missourirotary.com
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Copies of RotarySpeak, our weekly newsletter will be available at the registration table for members without internet access.
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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.
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

"Honorary" is one of the four types of membership a person may have in a Rotary club. This type of membership is the highest distinction a Rotary club can confer and is exercised only in exceptional cases to recognize an individual for unusual service and contributions to Rotary and society. An honorary member is elected for one year only, and continuing membership must be renewed annually.

Honorary members cannot propose new members to the club, do not hold office and are exempt from attendance requirements and club dues.

Many distinguished heads of state, explorers, authors, musicians, astronauts and other public personalities have been honorary members of Rotary clubs, including King Gustaf of Sweden, King George VI of England, King Badouin of Belgium, King Hassan III of Morocco, Sir Winston Churchill, humanitarian Albert Schweitzer, Charles Lindbergh, composer Jean Sibelius, explorer Sir Edmund Hillary, Thor Heyerdahl, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, Bob Hope, Dr. Albert Sabin, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and many of the presidents of the United States. Truly, those selected for honorary membership are those who have done much to further the ideals of Rotary.

("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 Steve Saitta, Senior Parks Planner for the City of Columbia, Parks & Recreation Department.

 Steve's presentation focused on the recent developments at Stephen's Lake Park

Regardless of whether or not you agreed with the acquisition of the former golf course by the City, it is amazing

to see what the City Parks & Recreation Department has been able to do with this area over the past couple of years. The landscaping, the picnic shelters, the lake and

the trails, are all blended together to form an idyllic setting for families, children or for anyone just wanting to escape for a little peace and relaxation.


 
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