Durango High Noon Rotary Club

 

November 8, 2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve, yes he was here (apologies for the last bulletin indicating that he was to be gone), opened the meeting by asking Carl to offer a prayer and then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Steve asked if anyone had news about the war from a relative or friend that was serving.

 

Russell Parker indicated that his store was posting pictures of veterans and would copy them for free. Bring them to the photo studio.  Russell is the Manager of the Wal-Mart store. 

 

Steve then recognized the newer members that have joined the club since July of this year.

 

          Two members of Kiwanis asked for help with the annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing throughout the holidays and circulated sign up sheets.  Glancing at the sheets, it was clear that HNR is doing its share for the cause as well as supporting like-minded service organizations.

 

          Guests were introduced and they included:

 

o       Jiri Klubal

 

o       Jim Duresky  (we need to invite Jim back so he can tell you about his encounter with my cat!)

 

o       Bob Salzer

 

o       Jim Whitley

 

o       Darrell DeFratuz

 

o       Ed Simmons

 

o       Grant Siemens

 

o       Caroline Charles

 

o       Sara Love

 

o       Ryan Romero

 

o       Jose Garcia

 

o       Alfie Umbaugh

 

o       Chuck Owens

 

 

 

Susan Sanders circulated a card for Pete Hammond who is battling back from surgery for an aortic aneurysm and heart valve replacement.  Nancy let us know if you need assistance of any kind.

 

Early results, subject to the receipt of the balance of the ticket money, put the net for the Octoberfest at about $3,500.00.  Nice job Paulette and Chessa and all the club members that invested their time.  Please bring the balance of the ticket money next Thursday! According to Steve, about 1/3rd of us need to pony up.  I m one of them!

 

The Christmas party will be December 9th.  Petra is coordinating the silent auction and is asking for items with an International Flavor .  She reminded us that the proceeds from the Christmas party make is possible for the club to continue to provide a healthy breakfast for 200 pre-schoolers outside Mexico City, 360 days a year!! Petra said that often, is the best, if not the only real meal they get.

 

Tami and Russ presented certificates of achievement and cash awards to students from Chuck Owens elective class on business at DHS.  The awards were for business plans created by students or pairs of students and included plans for a gas station and convenience store, a disabled skier s camp, a car audio store and a kayak shuttle business.

 

Tom Galbraith, Steve Osborne, Tami Coddington, John Marshall and John Stolfa (Bank of the San Juans) evaluated the business plans presented by Chuck s class on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.   All of the kids, some as young as 14, were able to create a business plan, use Power Point and narrate their presentations.  Some were better than others, but they were all introduced to the process of creating a new business.

 

Good  job to the Vocational Service Committee, with a special salute to Tami for making it happen.  Thanks to Bob Chaput for the picture and for teaching me how to put it in the bulletin.

 

 

 

Pam and Carl took over by recognizing birthdays, special events (such as Steve and Lisa Govreau s next child), secrets of life and the big question .  Jeannie knew which side the Liberty Bell cracked when rung for the first time and Laurie Forbes secret of life is to know yourself and to deal with it .  Good medicine!

 

Steve introduced club member George Litow, who in turn introduced the Old Pickups , to entertain us with some superb Barber Shop Quartet Singing.  They opened with the Star Spangled Banner and followed with a number of favorites and tunes adapted to Barber Shop style and harmonies. 

 

George told us that the group could be bought, being available to serenade individuals and groups at special events.  They will be performing on December 2nd with the Durango Chorale Society and on December 18th at the Durango Mall.  If you cannot make the first event, at least go to the Mall, get some hot chocolate and sing along.  Is that OK George?

 

The Old Pickups were presented with HNR presenter s mugs and the thanks of the club.

 

Next week Jeff will preside over the meeting and it will be focused on Vocational Service, including the scholarship program. 

 

There will be no meeting on Thanksgiving, November 22 and the Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 28th.

 

 

 

          The Fun Committee will meet Tuesday, November 13th @ 5:00 PM in the palatial offices of Brown Wheeldon Associates.

 

          Tom and Carl both had comments when the call went out, Is there anything else for the good of Rotary .  Once the comments were heard, along with a few groans, the meeting was closed with the sound of the Rotary bell.

 

 

 

1.  Is it the truth?

 

2.  Is it fair to all concerned?

 

3.  Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

 

4.  Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

 

 

 

Cub.

 

 

 

Coming Up!

 

11/15  Club assembly:  Russell Parker, Vocational Service

 

11/22  NO MEETING

 

11/28 Board Meeting

 

11/29  Ken Fusco... youth exchange

 

12/6    NO MEETING

 

12/9   Christmas Party and Silent Auction

 

12/13  Senator Isgar

 

12/20  ????

 

12/27   NO MEETING

 

1/3      Peace Corps

 

1/31    Dr. Mary Fuka, Quetzal Biomedical