ROTARY ROUNDUP
University Rotary Club of Jonesboro
October 27, 2005
Glenn Bowers, presiding
Jayni Blackburn, invocation
Rusty Clark, pledge
Margaret Holloway, Sergeant at Arms
Visiting Rotarians Guy Enchelmeyer Noon Club
Make Ups- Chris Evins
Guests - Jack and Janet Sugg introduced by James McDaniel
Greg Phillips guest of Len Frey
Sam Wright guest of George Hamman
George Stem guest of Ken Stack
Matt and Susan Garner introduced by Sandy Puryear
Vocational Minute - Joy Vaupel has been in the real estate business for 27 years and an Executive Broker with Fred Dacus for the last 17. She hold open house, gives tours of Jonesboro for local businesses. Part of her business involves knowing different people in the electrical/plumbing/remodeling business who can help prospective home owners.
Outstanding Seniors
Matt Garner, senior at Jonesboro High School, told the club that his dad was his first coach. He shared a picture of himself at age one playing basketball. He goes to the Trim Gym every morning at 5:45 and trains, goes to school, practices with the basketball team for 2 ½ hours each day and then goes home and shots 300 to 400 baskets. He has a 3.9 grade point and is a member of the Interact Club, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. He plans to attend Hendrix College.
Casper Huber, a senior at Ridgefield, was introduced by Pam Kail. He is member of the Interact Club and has a 4.0 grade point.
Announcements
*****Rita Reed asked members to please check in with her each week.
*****Glenn Bowers 245 Boston Butts have been sold, He thanked everyone for their hard work.
****Pam Kail Reminded volunteers to make sure they remember to come work on Saturday. Seasoning @ 6:30 am, wrapping @ 3:00 pm, and deliveries @ 3:30 pm.
*****Pam Kail A joint Rotary tailgate party will be held before the Troy State football game at the ASU Pavilion beginning at 4:00. Tickets will be available to purchase.
*****Shelia Tipton Sign-up sheets are on the tables for the Oktoberfest Social at the Arnolds at 6:00 after the Butt Roast. Bring your lawn chairs and a dish.
*****Glenn Bowers Rotary Christmas Party will be held December 6th at Jay Clevengers home. More information to follow.
*****Bob Rubenstein A group of Rotarians were leaving Monday for Bay St, Louis to meet with the mayor. Plans are being made to provide Thanksgiving Dinner for 6000 people. He will have more to report when he returns.
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Good News
*****Charles Harris his wife, Susan, completed her last chemo treatment
Chris Blanchard Memorial Football Picks - There was a 10 way tie and Brian Gibson was the winner
Program Vocational Excellence Award was given to George Stem. Beverly Edens shared that he is the father of two children and the grandfather of seven. As a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church, he has been active in mission efforts at the church. Additionally he is active in Habitat for Humanity. George is a pilot and helped with the rescue efforts during Hurricane Katrina. His high ethical standards in his professional and private life are examples of the Rotary Four Way Test.
Four Way Test Jayni Blackburn
