Jonesboro University Rotary
Meeting Minutes, Thursday, November 17th, 2005 |
Prayer: Greg Arnold
Pledge: Dave Davidson
Visiting Rotarians: None this week.
Makeup’s: Jake Morse and Jesse Stafford
Guests: Matt Edens guest of Beverly Edens
Jerry McClurg guest of Charles Harris
Wayne Wiggins quest of James McDaniel
John & Patrick McDaniel quests of James McDaniel
Vocational Minute: Deborah Taylor. Loan Officer with Liberty Bank.
Super Seniors:
Nate Powell from Jonesboro High School.
Student Council and many other organizations.
Future plans are a career in Medicine.
Eric Dacus from Brookland High School.
Student Council and many other organizations.
Future plans are a career in Sports Medicine.
Introductions of Super Senior for next week:
None
CURRENT BUSINESS:
1)NO Rotary Meeting next Thursday due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
2)Club Meeting on December 8th will be off-site. Meeting will be at
St. Bernard’s Imaging Center on W. Matthews. Additional information to follow.
3) Club Christmas Party has been set for Saturday evening, December 10th.
Home of Jay and Deanne Clevenger. 2205 Shoshonni Dr. Get a babysitter and
Plan on attending. Fun time for all! See the attached invitation.
4) Please submit any nominations for officer or director to Jay. ALSO, if you would be willing to serve as an officer or director let Jay know. Opportunity to serve your club for the coming year!
5) Tamara Jansen requested help for the upcoming Dictionary Project.
Tuesday, November 22nd at 5pm on the 3rd floor at American State Bank to
get books ready for delivery to schools. Also, need volunteers to deliver
Dictionaries to local schools. Let Tamara know (phone 268-4733) if you can help.
FOOTBALL PICS: 2way tie this week. Joe Stallings and Andy Grumbles.
Andy won the tie breaker.
GOOD NEWS ITEMS:
From Jayni Blackburn, Ron finally got a Turkey! And, their daughter bought
a house in Jonesboro.
From Charles Harris, congrats to Jerry McClurg on the upcoming adoption
of a child due to be finalized next week.
From Deb Edens, she and her husband celebrated their 25th Wedding
Anniversary on Nov. 1st.
From Len Frey, two good news items
1) the recent Economic Conference was a big success
2) Dec. 3rd is Stary Night Scholarship Gala. Everybody invited!
From: Tamara Jansen
New Member Proposal
Matt Edens has been proposed for membership by Beverly Edens. Matt is with Northwestern Mutual
PROGRAM: The Rotary Foundation Annual Campaign.
Slogan “Every Rotarian Every Year”. Brief video which discussed the major
Programs of:
Education:
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Group Study Exchange
Rotary Centers for International Studies:
Peace Scholars
Humanitarian Grants Programs:
District Simplified Grants
Matching Grants
PolioPlus
60% of contributions are returned back to the local District (6150) for use.
Testimonials were given by the following club members to reinforce the impact which
The Rotary Foundation has locally and internationally.
Ken Stacks Pam Kail Jake Morse
Paul Holmes Deb Taylor Jesse Stafford
PLEASE consider the $10.00 per Month Program (can be via automatic withdrawal),
Or a check for $100.00 per Rotarian to meet the goal for the coming year.
Update on Hurrance Katrina efforts in Hancock County, Mississippi.
Jesse Stafford updated the club on Hancock County efforts.
Since the Hurricane stuck in late August, semi-tractor trailers have left
EVERY week from Jonesboro (2 or 3 per week) loaded with needed
supplies. Food, water, gasoline, medical supplies, etc.
To date, in excess of $250.000.00 value has been totally donated.
Currently looking for volunteers to arrive down in Mississippi next Wednesday, November 23rd to help serve approximately 7500 Thanksgiving Dinners.
Please check both the Jonesboro University Rotary web site and the Rotary Club of Jonesboro web site for additional information and to sign-up.
Please consider joining in this effort. Unique opportunity to truly understand
the meaning on “being Thankful for all our blessings!”
Four-Way Test led by: Len Frey
