ROTARY ROUNDUP
University Rotary Club of Jonesboro
October 6, 2005
Glen Bower, Presiding
Rick Carter, Prayer
Kevin Brady, Pledge
Sandy Puryear, Sergeant at Arms
Visiting Rotarians
David Ferguson – Jonesboro Noon Club
Makeups
Paul Holmes
Bob Trout
Guests
Greg Phillips, guest of Len Frey
Lindsay Harmon, guest of Brian Clem
Ray Keller, guest of Jerry Smith
Vocation Minute
John Shannon, local dentist, gave a 30 second poetic rendition on the day in the life of a dentist. A clever way to get our attention early in the morning, Sign this man up for the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players”.
Inductions
Sheila Harrison introduced new member Dawna Haley. Dawna is married, a graduate of ASU with a degree in management. She is Director of Sales for Russell Cellular.
Margaret Holloway introduced new member Ashley Pagen. Ashley grew up in Harrisburg and is married to Chris Pagen. Ashley graduated from ASU with a degree in Speech and Theatre. She is employed at Ritter Communications.
Bert Price welcomed back George Hammon. George is a civil engineer. He graduated from Hendrix College and Georgia Tech. He is married to Christina and they have a 6-year-old daughter Anna. Welcome back George!!!
Announcements:
*****Glenn Bowers thanked everyone for their work in recruiting new members. We have seven new members and three more to be inducted. Keep up the good work.
*****Pam Kail announced that the Boston Butt sale proceeds would be going to the Make A Wish Foundation. Work sign-up sheets were placed on each table for members to sign. New members were encouraged to sign-up and participate.
· “Seasoning” would begin at 6:00 a.m. the morning of Saturday, October 29th at the Arnold’s.
· Wrapping and pick-up begins at 3:00 p.m.
· Oktoberfest to follow. Invitations are being sent-bring your spouse/friend/proposed member, etc.
· Jim Steele needs “Dumpster Drivers”
*****Pam Kail announced that on Tuesday, October 18th, Dr. Wyatt would be hosting the three area Rotary Clubs at the Convocation Center – Haines Rooms from 11:30 to 1:00. He will be giving an up date on ASU. This does not take the place of our Thursday meeting but is a good way to do a make-up.
*****Dosha Cummins reminded members of the food drive for the month of October. You can bring food this week if you forgot. Members were asked to bring peanut butter and macaroni and cheese. The food will be taken to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
*****Sandy Puryear asked members to volunteer to host Outstanding Seniors. Sign-up sheets were on the tables. If you did not get a chance to sign-up, see Sandy on Thursday morning. This is another good way for new members to get involved.
*****Jerry Smith reminded the membership that October is Vocational Month. The Vocational Excellence Award will be presented the last Thursday meeting of October. Applications for nominating a person were on the tables, The recipient of this award should exemplify the Rotary Four Way Test of the things we think, say, and do.
*****Jerry Smith asked members to complete the Inventory of Club Expertise found on each table. They are to be returned next week and will be used at the October 20th meeting.
***** The Rotary Banners that hang each week need to be revamped. If you, your spouse, or you know of someone who sews and would be willing to help us, please contact Mary Merrill.
Chris Blanchard Memorial Football Pick
Due to technical difficulties, there were no pick last week. New picks for October 6th were on the tables.
Good New
· Donn Mixon reported that his son John (University of Tennessee Architecture student) returned from Berlin and Potsdam where he had been working on an urban development project.
· Gary Childers announced that his daughter, Haley, was chosen one of the Junior Maids for Homecoming at Jonesboro High School.
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Nat Herget is getting married on Saturday to Krestin Ellington. Congratulations!!!!
· Josh Fletcher is celebrating is birthday. That was the good news. The bad news was that he had a kidney stone.
· Ken Stacks reported the District Rotary did so well selling baseball tickets last spring that it received a check for the Cardinal organization for $1100. The money has been earmarked for the Literacy Project.
· Bob Rubenstein reminded members that the area Rotary Clubs have taken on the hurricane ravaged Bay St. Louis, Mississippi as a project. There is a trip planned to visit with the mayor and see what they need and how we can be of help. Bob is looking for an RV to borrow for the trip. Please see Bob if you help.
· Glenn Bowers announced that his two Hurricane Rita refugees (his in-laws) have returned home.
Program
Jerry Smith introduced the quest speaker Ray Keller, owner of Keller International. Ray is an international motivational speaker and a Rotarian. He and his wife Carla have three children and three grandchildren. Ray is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in economics.
How motivated are you? We live in an unmotivated society. We have lost that sense of anticipation and eagerness that we see in children. Seventy percent (70%) of people who went to work to go to work today did not want to go. Only twenty percent (20%) of Jonesboro accounts for the 80% of what happens in Jonesboro.
Motivation is made up of three things.
1. Desire
2. Environment
3. Skill
Five Things That Influences Motivation
1. Health
2. Money
3. Friends
4. Time
5. Self-worth
Ten Motivational Tips
1. Leave your comfort zone
2. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
3. Think outside of the box
4. Choose to be happy
5. Spend 1 hour each day doing for yourself
6. Train to finish what you start
7. Decide that now is the best time
8. Commit yourself to joy
9. Don’t quit when you have a set back
10. Dare to dream big dreams
Rotary attracts those people who are movers and shakers.
Motivation is the fuel that drives our lives.
The Four Way Test - George Hamman
