Jonesboro University Rotary
N E W S L E T T E R
Thursday, December 7, 2006
“The Day That Lives in Infamy”
President Rusty Clark called the meeting to order;
Dosha Cummins led the prayer;
Kevin Brady led the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag;
Visiting Rotarians
Nota, Zilch.
Guests
Zero.
Make Ups
Jayni Blackburn, Jerry Smith, Rob Delaney and Jake Morse
Super Seniors
Bridgett Barnes, a senior at Bay High School, spoke to the club. She is involved in several clubs at BHS including Science Club, Yellowjackets against Drugs, FBLA, Future Careers, March of Dimes, Food Drive, Mock Trial and Girls Basketball. She carries a 4.0 GPA and in her spare time works as a model. She has been featured in a magazine and will again be featured in the spring during marketing time. Bridgett’s future involves college, probably ASU and a medical major such as nursing or pre-medical.
Joe Griffin, a senior at Jonesboro High School, was introduced by Dr. Joe Stallings. Roosevelt is multi-talented as he sings and plays basketball at JHS. He is a member of several clubs and Dr. Stallings is urging him to sing when he presents.
Paul Holmes introduced his newest friend, Robert, who is a senior at Brookland High School. Robert’s mom. Beth, attended Thursday. Robert is a member of Brookland High School ROTC program and is very interested in business and computer science. Robert will present at the next breakfast meeting.
Football Picks
In the latest Chris Blanchard Memorial Football Picks, Paul Holmes and Joy Vaupel dead heated at
8-2 as they were the only stinkin’ members to select UCLA over USC. Joy won the tie-breaker and thus was the winner of the last regular season pick ‘ums. Josh will announce the finalists for the bowl series soon.
Announcements
· Rita Reed lost her father, George England, this week. Funeral services were held Friday morning, December 8 at Seventh and Meuller Church of Christ in Paragould. Our club sent an arrangement along with our best thoughts and prayers to Rita during this tough time in her life.
· Mary Merrill served as club secretary Thursday in Rita’s absence.
· ! Rusty announced the Slate of Officers for 2007-2008: Pam Kail, president; Len Frey, president-elect; Jesse Stafford, vice-president; secretary-treasurer is pending; the Board of Directors include Charles Harris, Rob Delaney and Margaret Holloway.
· The will be no meeting next Thursday morning. The annual Rotary Christmas Party will be next Thursday evening, 6:30 at Donn and Kacky Mixon’s home, 619 Shadow Lane. Bring a dish and a good attitude.
· Joy Vaupel gave out many THANKS to those Rotarians who assisted last Saturday at Winter Wonderland in Downtown Jonesboro. Several Rotary elves assisted the 400+ children who attended the day-long event.
· Len Frey is placing an early plea to sign up for the upcoming 2007 Pot-O-Gold.
· Donn Mixon is seeking participants for the Christmas Program Jamboree 2007 and his famous Not Ready For Anytime Players. If you are willing to help and can carry a tune in a 55 gallon drum, step up to the plate. The program will be held Thursday, December 21 at our breakfast meeting.
Program
Dave Davidson introduced Jason Wilkey who spoke about Jonesboro’s Urban Forest Council. Currently there are 22 Tree Cities in Arkansas and J! onesboro is one of them. There are numerous benefits of trees in a city: economics; they enhance and beautify shopping areas as well as commercial and residential sites. A single tree can add $3000.00 to the value of a home. Health: trees clean the air and exchange carbon dioxide for our healthy oxygen. Hydrology: trees absorb runoff water and filters the water as it returns to the aquifers.
Jason passed out brochures for the Jonesboro Urban Forestry Council explaining in detail the width and depth of the program and also included a tree planting guide.
Four Way Test
Mark Young 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
Again, no breakfast meeting this Thursday. Christmas Party at the Mixons on Thursday evening,
6:30 p.m. and bring something to eat for crying out loud. Don’t just show up with a bottle of ripple and an appetite. Bring groceries, man! And some Newports; we’re going outside to smoke during intermission.
