Rotary Roundup
The Weekly Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Jonesboro-University
Jonesboro, Arkansas – August 18, 2005
Prayer: Beverly Edens
Pledge: Brad Barnett
Margaret Holloway introduced Jason Whitley, the Manager of the Mall at Turtle Creek. Jason arrived in May and has loved the community. He moved here from Panama City, Florida.
Target and J.C. Penney will open the first week in October. Dillard’s will open March 29. Chili’s Chuck e Cheese, Red Lobster and Chik-Fil-A will be joining. Bed Bath and Beyond, Circuit City, Barnes and Noble and Joseph A. Banks will be at Turtle Creek.
This is the only enclosed mall scheduled to open in the United States next year. There will be 24-hour a day security. There will be 4,500 parking spaces. Most of the mall should open by the end of March.
They are doing preliminary site work for the East Matthews extension to the mall. They would like to have the road opened for construction traffic prior to the opening of the mall.
This is a very family-oriented community. There will be over $100k spent on a play area at the mall for children. They fully anticipate Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and all sorts of special events for families. They really want it to be a community citizen.
Vocational Minute
Jesse Stafford is a Certified Public Account and manages Stafford CPA. They have been in business 28 years. They do financial statement preparation, tax work and consulting.
Good News
Margaret Holloway will be moving into a new building.
Donn Mixon came back from a visit to see his grandchild.
Scott Dickson returned from a cruise. He was part of a rescue at sea on the way back.
Glenn Bowers’ wife, Pam, celebrated her 50th birthday with a party last night.
Brent Stidman came back from vacation where he saw a pair of 12 foot sharks within a few feet of the beach.
Greg Chance had some bike difficulties. For $205 he was back and running.
Announcements
GSE Team
We are in need of members for the GSE team. It will be a one-month commitment. Please look at the people you know and inquire if there is any interest. See Joe Stallings for details.
Committees
We need people for the social committee and dictionary project. For the social committee, contact Glenn Bowers. For the dictionary project see Tamara Jansen.
District Rotary Foundation Golf Tournament
Jake Morris, Andy Grumbles, Jay Clevenger and Mike Webb will be attending the District Golf Tournament to be held on August 19 at the Red Apple Inn in Heber Springs.
Web Site
Leon Carlisle explained to everyone on how to set up their entries on the directory on the web site. You must go to club member log-in on the left side of the screen. Log in with your first initial (of the name you go by) and last name. For password, it will be 12345. You will then need to go in and change it. Make sure to include your e-mail address and phone number. You can also add photos. If you don’t have a photo, we will take them in a later meeting.
Proposed New Member
Nate Herget has been proposed for membership by James McDaniel. Nate is employed by Jonesboro Insurance Agency.
Guests
Chris Reddick, guest of Brian Clem.
Make-Ups
Margaret Holloway
Jesse Stafford
Attendance: 50/65 or 76.92%
