Jonesboro University Rotary
Meeting Minutes, Thursday, November 3rd, 2005 |
Prayer: Ken Stacks
Pledge: Jay Clevenger
Visiting Rotarians:
June Morse – Noon Club
Scott Davis – Noon Club
Makeup’s: Bert Price, Leon Carlisle
Guests:
Dan Trevathan guest of Dave Davidson
Sam Wright guest of George Hamman
David Mosesso guest of Rob Delaney
Vocational Minute: Ashley Pagan.
Business Account Representative (BAR) with Ritter Communications. “I deliver what Margaret Holloway promises.”
Super Seniors:
Jayni Blackburn introduced Katie Gramlich (will speak to us next week)
Jane Jamison introduced Daniel Rankin (will speak to us next week)
This week’s Super Senior was Casper Huber from Ridgefield Christian School.
Currently has 4.0 and looking at pre-law in college. A Razorback fan!
Induction of New Club Member:
Mr. Greg Phillips. Dean of the College of Agriculture, Engineering, Science and Math at Arkansas State University. Sponsored by Len Frey.
Welcome to Dean Phillips!
Boston Butt Fund Raiser was a success. 253 “butts” were sold. $3700.00 will be donated to the Make A Wish Foundation.
Oktoberfest Party was a good time! Approximately 40 people attended.
Pam Kail reminded everybody about the ASU Tailgate Party next Saturday, No. 12th.
4PM on. Send an email to Pam at pkail@astate.edu to confirm your attendance.
Let’s support ASU!
Pam Kail also reminded all chairpersons for the annual Pot O’ Gold party that it is time to start planning again.
Glenn Bowers reminded all Board members of a Board of Directors meeting next Tuesday, Nov. 8th at Jones & Company.
Jan Clevenger announced a Past Presidents Meeting also for Tuesday, Nov. 8th at the Holiday Inn. Open to and Jay invited all Past Club Presidents. Contact Jay with any questions.
Bob Rubenstein updated club members on the assistance being given to the Hurricane Katrina destroyed area of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The University Rotary Club (partnering with the Bay St. Louis Rotary Club and several other organizations) is going to continue to provide supplies and support to the area and its residents. Currently plans are being made to serve 7500 Thanksgiving dinners. Held at the Bay St. Louis Depot at 11 AM on Friday, November 25th.
Volunteers are needed if anyone can help. Call or email Bob Rubenstein for additional information. Phone 972-0025, rbrubenstein@ars.state.ar.us.
Bob also requested assistance on Wednesday, November 9th from 7 PM to 9 PM at the ASU Center for Economic Development to help clean out and clean up the building.
All remaining items left from the Hurricane Katrina drive must be removed from the building.
FOOTBALL PICS! 3 way tie this week. Len Frey, Dave Davidson and Mike Webb.
Len Frey won on the tie breaker.
GUEST SPEAKER:
NEA Clinic Charitable Foundation announced the following:
1) They have surpassed their $1 million dollar goal for this year fundraising efforts.
They have 7000 patients currently receiving medications (worth over $6 million)
at no cost. They continue to provide assistance and counseling via Hope Circle
mission and over 65 trained volunteers for counseling, hospital visits, etc.
2) Launch of New Center for Healthy Children.
First program in the State of Arkansas designed specifically for obese children.
No charge for any part of the program. Initially 50 families will be enrolled for a
six month period. Children will be from graded 3 – 6. Education and support
will be provided (at the Wellness Center at the Athletic Club on Phillips Drive)
during this time to work with changing the future life style of the child.
Basic premise is that intervention today will make a healthy adult!
Jay Clevenger led the Four-Way Test.
