Marty Walker
In addition, Judy Elliott welcomed Mayor & Mrs. Darwin Hindman, and Rick Bohon introduced Ron Luebke. Basil Read introduced visiting Rotarians.
All Rotarians are encouraged to attend the Friday luncheon at the Holiday Select at 12:00 p.m. This is the opening event and a strong showing is encouraged
SIGN UP as a Table Host for the District Conference - see President Walker.
For additional information, visit the conference web site at: http://www.missourirotary.com
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Sign-up sheets for the event will be available at club meetings, and advance payment is requested. However, we will be able to accommodate those who have not signed up, who can pay at the event.
Thanks to Bob Buckley for organizing the event. Questions can be directed to him at bbuckley@owwlaw.com or 443-3134.
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Steve Scott introduced and recognized his long time legal assistant Vanessa Reynolds, who
he admitted publicly takes care of a considerable portion of his duties
and responsibilities as Club Secretary.______________________________________________
Jim Hoffman retires tomorrow from Gerbes
after 41 years of service to the store and the community. From sacker
to manager of Missouri’s top ten Gerbes store… Congratulations Jim
- Which Rotary committee do you want to be on?______________________________________________
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
YOUTH EXCHANGE
Rotary Youth Exchange is one of Rotary's most popular programs to promote international understanding and develop lifelong friendships. It began in 1927 with the Rotary Club of Nice, France. In 1939 an extensive Youth Exchange was created between California and Latin America. Since then the program has expanded around the world. In recent years more than 7,000 young people have participated annually in Rotary-sponsored exchange programs.
The values of Youth Exchange are experienced not only by the high school-age students involved but also by the host families, sponsoring clubs, receiving high schools and the entire community. Youth Exchange participants usually provide their fellow students in their host schools with excellent opportunities to learn about customs, languages, traditions and family life in another country.
Youth Exchange offers young people interesting opportunities and rich experiences to see another part of the world. Students usually spend a full academic year abroad, although some clubs and districts sponsor short-term exchanges of several weeks or months.
Approximately 36 percent of Rotary Youth Exchange students are hosted or sent by the clubs in the United States and Canada. European countries account for about 40 percent, and 12 percent come from Australia and New Zealand. Asian clubs sponsor 5 percent, and 7 percent come from Latin American countries. Over 70 percent of all Rotary districts participate in Youth Exchange activities.
Youth Exchange is a highly recommended program for all Rotary clubs as a practical activity for the enhancement of international understanding and goodwill.
("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).
The recent visit to
Cuernavaca, Mexico by members of our club was the subject
of a photographic presentation by John Miles. Some of the photos have appeared
in earlier editions of this newsletter, and are re-printed below for those
who did not get a chance to see them.
Looks like everyone representing our Club had a great time!!
As a thanks to Judy for organizing and coordinating the trip, as well as helping to secure the grant that paid for the medical equipment being provided to Cuernavaca, Judy's fellow travellers each donated personal funds in Judy's name towards a Paul Harris Fellowship, which was presented to her today by Foundation Chair Cecil Moore. Congrats Judy - well deserved!
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