Marty Walker
South visitors: Martha Morgan
Milt and Deanna Harper celebrate 27 years on April 30.
Our outbound exchange, Etta Mends, student from 2003-2004, is coming home for the summer (she is a freshman at Wheaton College). She is exploring getting into the area of finance and is looking for a summer job/internship. If you can be of assistance, or know of anyone who might be able to assist her, please contact Paige Scott. (Phone: (573) 817-8810)
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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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Shoes for Orphan
Souls: Thank you to everyone who donated shoes or funds for the Club's participation in the "Shoes for Orphan Souls" campaign.
Some key data points -
526 pairs of shoes collected during the campaign. 173 pairs donated, $2764 donated.
Committee Chair: Trevor McIntyre, 882-6675.
HISTORY MOMENT
EVERY ROTARIAN AN EXAMPLE TO YOUTH
In much of the official literature of Rotary International relating to service to young people, a special slogan will be found- "Every Rotarian an Example to Youth." These words were adopted in 1949 by the Rotary International Board of Directors as an expression of commitment to children and youth in each community in which Rotary clubs exist. Serving young people has long been an important part of the Rotary program.
Youth service projects take many forms around the world. Rotarians sponsor Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, athletic teams, handicapped children's centers, school safety patrols, summer camps, recreation areas, safe driving clinics, county fairs, child care centers and children's hospitals. Many clubs provide vocational counseling, establish youth employment programs and promote use of The 4-Way Test. Increasingly, drug and alcohol abuse prevention projects are being supported by Rotarians.
In every instance, Rotarians have an opportunity to be role models for the young men and women of their community. One learns to serve by observing others. As our youth grow to become adult leaders, it is hoped each will achieve that same desire and spirit to serve future generations of children and youth.
The slogan accepted over
40 years ago is just as vital today. It is a very thoughtful challenge-"Every
Rotarian an Example to Youth."
("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).
Glenn Heggie introduced
the speaker, our own Rotary Exchange Student, Florie Mouton.
Glenn and Florie shared their perspectives of the Rotary Youth Exchange
program. Florie put her feelings about the experience into a powerpoint
presentation describing her experience using each letter of the alphabet
- (the A-Zs of being an exchange student). Here is just a sample:
The Rotary Club of Columbia
has a rich history of participating in the Youth Exchange program. According
to Tim Donovan, our first host family (1978 or 79) was Ruth & Claude
Barton. Some of our other
members who have hosted students in the past include: Andy Bonderer,
Tim Donovan, Jim & Judy Elliott, Marilyn Gaeth, Janet Harder, Jerry Harl,
Glen Heggie, Larry Hendren, Tim Holekamp, Jim King, Rick Kruse,
Jeff MacLellan, Cindy Mustard, Jim Rollar, Steve Scott, Paige Scott, Chris
Stevens and Al Tacker (sorry if we missed anyone).
Our club will be co-hosting
a young woman from Mexico for the next year with the Northwest and Metro clubs.
Please plan to be an active participant in her experience!
For additional information
on Rotary's Youth Exchange program, visit the Rotary International website.
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