Rotary Roundup
The Weekly Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Jonesboro-University
Jonesboro, Arkansas December 30, 2005
Prayer: Joe Stallings
Pledge: Joy Vaupel
Visiting Rotarian: Fran Winfrey Batesville Club
Make-ups: Jason Whitley, Beverly Edens
Guests:
Jerry McClurg (Proposed New Member) guest of Charles Harris
Becky Street (New Member) guest of Margaret Holloway
Mary Anne Stallings guest of Joe Stallings
Vocational Minute
Sheila Harrison recently underwent a career change. She left Alltel and went to KAIT. At KAIT, she works as an account executive. Her main focus is designing advertising campaign for her clients.
Election of Officers
Jay Clevenger presided over the election of officers. The slate was:
- Pam Kail President Elect
- Len Frye Vice-President
- Jesse Stafford Treasurer
- Teresa Ashley Secretary
Board of Director Nominees were:
- Sheila Tipton
- Tamara Jansen
- Mark Young
Ken Stacks made a motion to accept the slate as a whole. The motion was seconded by Donn Mixon. The club voted unanimously to accept the panel.
Announcements
The Club finished first in our division in the St. Louis Cardinals ticket sales promotion. We will be awarded a Paul Harris Fellow as a reward.
Debra Taylor announced the the Salvation Army Coat Drive would continue for a couple more weeks. Anyone that has a coat to donate, bring it to the meeting and she or Dosha Cummins will take them to the Salvation Army.
New Member
Becky Street was inducted as a new member. She is an currently employed with Ritter Communications. She was previously at the March of Dimes. She is married to John Street and is an ASU Graduate.
Program
Frank Winfrey, professor at Lyon College and from the Batesville Club presented the program. Frank was the Team Leader of the Group Study Exchange Program that went to Norway the past year.
Involved in the GSE this year were: Gavin Edwards, Erin Gibbs, Beca Lamberth, and Ed Linck Jr.
They saw a number of every interesting things on the trip. They began by touring a energy research facility. The National Chamber of Commerce presented a great deal of information to them. Norway is the #3 oil exporter in the world. They were treated to a tremendous amount of cultural experiences while there. They attended museums including those dedicated to modern art, Viking ships, military aircraft. They also experienced different forms of music present there.
Norway has very high taxes and believes in keeping everyone in very similar economic circumstances. They take great pride in their country and its history.
