Jonesboro University Rotary
N E W S L E T T E R
Thursday, May 18, 2006
President Glenn Bowers called the meeting to order;
Rick Carter led the prayer;
Teresa Ashley led the pledge to the flag;
Vocational Minute
Dr. Joe Stallings gave the vocational minute (60 seconds) on Thursday. Dr. Joe is a family physician and has practiced in Jonesboro for 32 years. For 25 years he has directed AHEC of NEA which is a residency program of doctors through UAMS. Dr. Joe spends his day teaching, delivering babies, making rounds, seeing Medicaid patients and VA patients through the satellite office of the Memphis Veterans Hospital. Dr. Joe stated he continues to love his job. Well done.
Super Senior
Margaret Holloway introduced Ashley Perryman a senior at Valley View High School. Ashley attended Valley View the entire 12 years of school and now she will be off to Fayetteville to attend UofA. Her plans are to study medicine and someday be a neurologist.
Announcements
· Mike Webb announced that 165 Boston Butts were sold, cooked and delivered the previous Saturday. Mike gave high marks to several persons including Chef Boy ArSteel for another fine outing. The butts were delicious.
· Mark Richardson and Sam Wright received BLUE BADGES
· Paul Holmes and Pam Kail were called front and center. Each was presented with Paul Harris Awards with single sapphires. Joe Stallings was recognized as a Paul Harris with 2 sapphires.
· Ken Stacks announced the Rotary Family Day at the Baseball Park will be July 16, 2006 at the New Busch Stadium. The bus will depart on that Sunday morning and return to Jonesboro following the game. Ticket costs are $20 per ticket for outfield terrace and $30 for box.
· University Rotary Club will be celebrating 25 years of existence this year. President Glenn is wishing to compile a history of the club. If you were ever selected as Rotarian of the Year or Service Above Self, etc., let Glenn know so a record can be put together.
· Rita Reed announced that URC has been given its worksheet for the Make-a-wish foundation. The beneficiary is 9 yoa boy named Gage. He will be participating in the upcoming Wheelchair For Life. Gage wishes to meet a superhero and his favorite is “Thing” from Fantastic Four. Rita is needing a committee to plan a party for Gage to meet the superhero. During this party, Gage will become a superhero. Pam, Ashley, Cheryl and Beverly volunteered to assist at the party. If you wish to volunteer, contact Rita soon.
· Jay Clevenger gave an update on the Golf Tournament. The tourney will be a Senior Open tournament and there is a need for many volunteers. There will be a planning meeting on June 8, 2006. Contact Jay to get involved.
Dates to Remember: June 15, 2006: Offsite meeting at the Arkansas Biosciences Institute on the ASU campus. June 29, 2006 End of Year Banquet. More about both at the next meeting.
Program
Jesse Stafford introduced the program and promptly jinxed it. Jesse told of the rotten luck the same team had earlier this year attempting to put on the program but the video and audio was DOA. However, not to worry, all is well; the equipment all checked A-OK in the trial run before the program. Nay, Nay, Nay…no workeee. Dr. Bob Warner, a native of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, gave the program on the progress in rebuilding BSL following Hurricane Katrina. Mary Ellen Warner accompanied her husband to the meeting and Sam Hummelstein efficiently operated the video after some technical adjustments.
There was in excess of $180,000.00 fair market value worth of goods shipped to BSL from the Jonesboro Rotary Club base. There was in excess of $100,000.00 cash and cash equivalents forwarded to the gulf coast from this area. The Jonesboro Rotarys served over 3500 meals at Thanksgiving. The big project in BSL that the Jonesboro chapters are focused on now is the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. The goal is lofty but reachable. It will be a $3 million endeavor. Mayor Eddie Favre sends kindest regards to the Rotarians of Jonesboro, “No Pity—just Help.”
Four Way Test
Joy Vaupel 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
Hajo Dembowski, youth exchange student will bring the program.
