Jonesboro University Rotary
N E W S L E T T E R
Thursday, February 16, 2006
President Glenn Bowers called the meeting to order;
Jaybird Clevenger led the prayer;
Margaret Thatcher Holloway led the pledge to the flag;
Beverly Hills Edens introduced guests.
Vocational Minute
Mr. Charles Harris is an associate with Fred Dacus Realtors. He is married to Susan and they have a married daughter, son-in-law and grandson. Charles is a Charter Member of URC and also is a past president. He spent 33 years in banking and finance prior to joining FDA 18 months ago. Regardless if Charles works for you as the seller or buyer, he assures all! that he works tirelessly for his client. If you should be in the real estate market to buy or sell, keep Charles in mind. Thanks, Charles.
Super Senior
Chris West is a Super Senior from Westside High School. He is the son of Jeff and Melinda West and is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl Team, and is vice president of! the senior class. He volunteers with Toys for Tots and Winter Wonderland as a tall elf. He also totes a 28 on the ACT. His plans are to attend ASU or Lyons College in the fall.
Rebekah Baugh is a senior at JHS. She was introduced by Dosha and we learned that Rebekah is a member of Key Club, Interact, Nu Alpha Theatre, Beta® Club, Art Club, French (president) Club, Drama Club and plays the oboe in band. She plays a role in the current dinner theatre at JHS, “Pillow Talk” whic! h runs through this Saturday evening. She spends a portion of each summer in Hungary and plans on attending UCA next fall. She will speak this Thursday.
Pot-O-Gold
Chair Pam Kail announced that a CALL NIGHT was held Monday, Feb. 20. She will give an update Thursday. If you have a prize or know of a prize, contact A! shley Pagan or Beverly Edens. Margaret announced that the auctions are coming along and are still seeking auction items. If you can provide one, see Margo or Mike Webb. Len proclaims that we are half way home on ticket sales. More members need to respond. Cost per ticket is $175.00 which is good for one couple which includes a delightful meal, dancing and all of the hooch you can enjoy from the open bar; PLUS the 1 in 200 chance of carrying home $10,000.00 in cash money.
Good News
Good News was postponed for a week because of announcements and a special guest speaker. Get your dollar bills ready because this week we have 14 days worth of good news!
Announcements
New member Orientation will be February 23, 12noon-12:45 at Mid-South Health Systems on Browns Lane. Jayni Blackburn will lead the program and lunch will be provided.
URC received “Thank-You” notes from Make-A-Wish Foundation expressing gratitudes for the $5000 contribution, and from Shelter Box for the purchase of same for victims of Hurricane K.
Visiting Rotarians
RickWyatt visited from the J-Nooners
Guests
Clint Relyea was the guest of Len Frey; Rhonda Irving was the guest of Joe Stallings;
Bob Casteel was the guest of Rob Delaney; and Bryan Morris was the guest of Bev Edens.
Make Ups
Jay Clevenger and Donn Mixon made up missed meetings.
Program
Arkansas Attorney General Mike Beebe was introduced to the club by Len Frey. General Beebe is the 51st AG in Arkansas History. Prior to serving as AG, Mike served 20 years in the Arkansas Senate where he was past “Senator of the Year.” MB is an alumni of ASU and was a member of the Board of Trustees, serving as Chair from 1977-79. He earned a law degree from the University of Arkansas and proclaimed his admiration for both universities as a strong foundation for his life. He is married to Ginger Beebe and resides in Beebe.! After quizzing our own Paul Holmes about possibly leaving early, Mike expressed that he felt at home in Jonesboro as he went to school with about half of the URC members and probably “bonded out” with the other half.
General Beebe was aboard a tour bus traveling Arkansas and touting jobs and economic development. Some of the topics he spoke about were education, regionalism, private sector-government partnerships, biosciences, alternative fuels, manufacturing, and infrastructures.
Some Questions from URC members:
Q: Lottery. A.: Upside at the most state will realize about $50 million; downside, some people will become addicted to the lottery and spend money that they shouldn’t spend. However, put it to a vote and allow the people to decide at the ballot box
Q: Donn Mixon asked about public education. (long) A.: There is sufficient money to make the court mandated changes without increasing taxes. The problems arise when the rules of the game continue to change. There have been 3 suits and each time the courts have ruled on a different set of guidelines.
Q. Joe Stallings. Following VP Chaney’s quail hunting mishap during the previous weekend, Joe wondered aloud if all politicians will have to quit bird hunting. To which General Beebe had no reply and concluded his remarks amidst laughter.
Four Way Test
Pepsi Man Chris Conger led the 4-Way Test: First, Is it the truth, Is it fair to all concerned, will it build goodwill and better friendships, will it be beneficial to all concerned.
This Week’s Program
Chef’s Surprise. See you there. Editor.
