Newberg Noon Rotary Newsletter for October 17, 2018

~ GREETER ~

Beth Pent was today’s GREETER….Thank you, Beth!

[Be a GREETER…it’s FUN and a great way to get to know your fellow Rotarians and our guests! Check with Paula or Prez Om to sign up!]

~ Opening of meeting ~

Club President, Om, opened today’s meeting…with her usual contagious excitement!


~ Pledge ~

Laura Tilrico led us in today’s PledgeThanks, Laura!

~ Visitors – Guests ~

Our one guest today was: Casey Kulla…guest of Walter Want.  Welcome Casey!

~ Today’s Rotary Moment ~

Yours Truly, Rick Kaufman, provided today’s Rotary Moment...remembering a particularly delightful Rotary meeting “make-up” in a large tent at the World Scout Jamboree in Australia in early January 1988. Globally, Rotary was [still is, I believe!] the largest single organizational sponsor of Scout Troops. Sitting next to me was a Scoutmaster from a suburb of Tokyo, Japan ….speaking with maybe a half dozen words of English…across from me was another Japanese [at least by his name & facial appearance] Scoutmaster…but wearing an Australian Scoutmaster’s uniform…and he told me that he knew maybe a half dozen words in Japanese …as he was third generation Japanese-Australian…speaking with a decidedly Aussie accent! The breakfast meeting of Rotarian Scoutmasters from all over the world was really F U N and very interesting. Attending the Jamboree were over 16,000 Scouts and leaders from 93 countries around the world. It was a real privilege to represent the Scout Council in our area.

~ Announcements ~

Jim McMaster: Son Spencer’s time with the Peace Corps in Africa is now being spent in “training”…with some very new experiences such as eating with one’s hands & “showering” out of a bucket.

Leah reminded us again of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 1, 4:30 – 5:30 PM at the Cultural Center.

Paula reminded us of Ken Austin, Jr.’s, birthday celebration 7 – 8:30 AM at the Cultural Center on October 25. Ken is a Past President of our club and was a Charter Member of the Earlybirds.  Marge had a birthday card for us to sign for Ken.

Tony L. reminded us that the DICTIONARIES were in…..ready to be distributed!  Check with Tony if you can help!

Steve Palmer’s wedding card was also passed around for signatures.

Be reminded that the e-mail link is on the club’s website for volunteer sign-ups for Senior Meals, etc. https://signupschedule.com/noonrotary

~ The Duck ~

No usual DUCK this week, per se, but hints at a fresh way to generate $$ dedicated to Polio Eradication were on the floor as we entered our usual meeting place…in the form of twenty [20] numbered markers.  They proved to be “Cake Walk” markers!  And the two prizes were a DELICIOUS cake and a bottle of wine.  Most Rotarians’ dance “gyrations” were a bit….ummm…”low energy”…but Auggie more than made up for that with his highly energetic/entertaining “fast moves”….And as the Cake Walk participants went from number to number, with Paula at the music controls… they were encouraged to place contributions into the DUCK...situated on the floor in the middle of the activity…all proceeds to go toward Polio Eradication*Spike, the winner of the cake, contributed it back to the club, having Beth Pent cut it up in small wedges which were then distributed to those present….and we can only guess as to Judy’s plans….

Auggie paid for the Univ. of Washington LOSS….in OVERTIME….to Oregon in a really exciting game!  He also mentioned some new healthcare developments with Kaiser Permanente making a foray into our local healthcare scene…with further developments as they happen.

Laura Tilrico recalled: “Oct 17, 1989, 5:03pm. 29 years ago was the Loma Prieta earthquake. We were living at the Waterford condominiums in Newark, California in the SF Bay Area. Wow, I remember it as if it was yesterday! I kind of freaked out. My son MW was at the sitters on their way home by car. Michael was eating dinner at McDonalds, before his University of SF classes. I was on the phone talking to another graphic designer working on a big HP job. First jolt, I dove under my dining table then I freaked out running amuck in the parking area out front. No cell phones then. Steve, my girlfriend’s husband, who just got home from work, said to go back to my condo and shut off outside gas, lock front door and drive to the sitters. By the time I was able to do all that, the sitter drove up with my son, MW, who was about 1 1/2 years old, The sitter said she thought her tires all blew out. So she got out of her car to check and saw everyone else was doing the same thing. No communication at the time from my husband. I had no idea where Mike was. My husband said he grabbed his McDonalds fries and ran outside. He left his very expensive college books on the table. He eventually ran back in to get them. Then he tried to drive home in his pickup, traffic was a mess. He eventually ran out of gas. People stopped and helped push the truck to the side of the road and one of the guys dropped him off close to home, he walked the rest of the way. Boy, was I tearfully glad to see him. It took him 4-5 hours to get home. Then when the electricity came back on, we saw on TV the mess in San Francisco to Santa Cruz. We were lucky only a few dishes broke from the shelves and some outside concrete cracked. My artist friend Cliff was at Candlestick Park Stadium watching Oakland play SF. They were in the bleachers and were stamping their feet. Cliff thought the banging did damage to the structure and thought it was going to collapse but realized it was an earthquake when everyone stopped what they were doing, even the players. He said most people calmly evacuated the stadium.  Do you remember where you were?”

Walter spoke of the FUN had at the recent Soroptimists’ fundraiser, “Soup’s On”….by Noon Rotarians, Karen Jones, Auggie & Maureen Gonzales, Walter & Julie Want, Shannon Buckmaster, Jeff & Jackie Lane, and Beth Pent….five of whom are pictured here:

~ Today’s Program ~

Introduced by Corey Z, today’s program underscores how important YOUTH programs and outreach are with a prime example of Carlie’s Kindness Campaign: “It doesn’t matter how old you are, you CAN make a difference!” Carlie Steele is now 14, but at age 9 decided to start a campaign “…in hopes of showing kids the importance of volunteering and spreading kindness! We do several projects for different causes and organizations…”  Carlie was accompanied by her mother, Melissa Steele, who has been super supportive of Carlie’s efforts from the beginning.  From their home in Amity,  and through her 501c3 non-profit, Carlie has spearheaded many caring projects, a few of which are:  Carlie Cares: Carlie’s Christmas for the Troops; Daily Point of Light; Vet Luncheon; Hurricane Harvey Drive; First Federal Diaper Drive, and many more!  For more in-depth information on Carlie’s amazing efforts, check out her website at: carlieskindnesscampaign.org  Her website is well worth the visit! Funding support is provided by donations, sponsorships, grants, and selling of select merchandise such as the “KINDNESS FAN CLUB” T-shirt here displayed by Prez OmCarlie’s high energy and enthusiasm continue to drive even more successes that have resulted in NATIONAL recognition for her efforts.  Additional “kindness” projects are “in the pipeline” for Carlie, her mom Melissa, and a growing cadre of supporters!  THANKS, Carlie!

*October is Rotary’s “Polio Eradication Month”...so here are some recent “stats” on our efforts:
Number of Wild Poliovirus Cases Globally as of October 16, 2018
New Cases Last 7 Days 1
YTD – 2018 20
YTD – 2017 12
Total – 2017 22
Total – 2016 37
Total – 2015 74
Total – 2014 359
Total – 2013 416
Total – 2012 223
Total – 2011 650
Total – 2010 1,352
Total – 2009 1,604
Total – 2008 1,651
Source:
http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week

DON’T MISS THE OCTOBER 24, MEETING! District Governor, Larry Hatch, will be our speaker, and his message will be well worth hearing!

Once again, Prez Om closed with a very enthusiastic reminder to….

~ “Be the Inspiration!” ~

In Continuing Rotary Service,

Respectfully submitted,

Rick Kaufman

Newsletter Editor

Editor’s note: Assisting me with the newsletter each week is a TEAM of Rotarians usually consisting of Beth Pent, Auggie Gonzales, Prez Om, Corey Z., and often with extra assistance from Walter, Leah, Geoff G., Jim McM, et al…..A “BIG THANKS!” to all!