Marty Walker
Al Tacker and Mary Jo Herde on April 17.
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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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 donate
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
THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Most Rotarians have never attended a Rotary district conference. They have not experienced one of the most enjoyable and rewarding privileges of Rotary membership.
A district conference is for all club members and their spouses, not just for club officers and committee members. The purpose of a district conference is for fellowship, good fun, inspirational speakers and discussion of matters which make one's Rotary membership more meaningful. Every person who attends a district conference finds that being a Rotarian becomes even more rewarding because of the new experiences, insights and acquaintances developed at the conference. Those who attend a conference enjoy going back, year after year.
Every one of Rotary's more than 500 districts has a conference annually. These meetings are considered so important that the Rotary International president selects a knowledgeable Rotarian as his personal representative to attend and address each conference. The program always includes several outstanding entertainment features, interesting discussions and inspirational programs.
One of the unexpected benefits of attending a district conference is the opportunity to become better acquainted with members of one's own club in an informal setting. Lasting friendships grow from the fellowship hours at the district conference.
("The ABCs of Rotary" by Cliff Dotchterman - reprinted with permission).Time is running out........ Register now for the District Conference, April 20th and 30th at the Holiday Inn Select, Columbia, Missouri.
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, our own John Miles
John Miles took us on
a virtual tour of the Great Rivers of
Europe through photos from his November 2004 trip. The Miles’ traveled
from Amsterdam to Vienna along Europe’s beautiful riverways. Cities
along the way included Cologne, Frankfurt, Wurzburg, Nurnberg and Passau
before arriving in Vienna. The photos were spectacular and the trip
looked amazing.
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