~ Newberg Noon Rotary Club Newsletter ~
Rotary Club of Newberg, Zoom Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
~ Zoom Meeting Participants ~
Shannon B, Mike, Dan, Christy, Shawn, Spike, Amy, Miachel, Jim, Dale, Larry, Wendy, Denise, Paul, Patrick, Auggie, Kathi, Lynn, Matt, Brandy, Joe, Michael P, Shannon K, Walter, Michelle, Lisa, Stan, Joe
~ Call to Order ~
President Shannon Buckmaster welcomed Rotarians and Friends of Rotary to the Zoom meeting at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The Rotarians split out into breakout groups to start the meeting.
~ Flag Salute ~
Paul lead participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.
~ 4 Way Test ~
Michael lead participants in the recital of the 4 Way Test:
Rotary’s Four Way Test of the things we think, say and do:
#1 – Is it the TRUTH?
#2 – Is it FAIR to all concerned?
#3 – Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
#4 – Is it BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
~ Announcements ~
- Next week (May 19) is the very first hybrid virtual/in-person club meeting! We will return to the Chehalem Cultural Center for these meetings going forward. An RSVP sent to Shannon by MONDAY is required for a hot lunch! Contact her to sign up for a lunch, but you may attend in person without signing up for lunch as well if you want. The costs will be $10 per meal, but you pay have a 2020 credit that can be used to pay lunches in the meantime (if you were member who paid such dues pre-covid). There will also be different options for the Duck, be in cash or charge.
- The Rotary International Convention is virtual and will take place June 12-14. There is still time to register, and there is a registration fee but compared to the typical costs to attend, this is a huge opportunity to participate without traveling or spending big money.
- We learned about some of the severe issues facing Nepal currently. Shannon announced that our fundraising today will not go to the Duck as normal, but instead to fund raise for Oxygen compressors to aid in their battle against Covid 19.
~ Guests ~
No Guests Today
~ The Rotary Duck ~
Wendy: Had a great conversation with Patrick about our work we have been doing in Nepal as well as with Auggie regarding our work we have been doing in Guatamala.
Kathi: Donated in honor of her 51st Wedding Anniversary, which kept her from attending last weeks meeting.
Mike: Donated to Nepal, noting the dire need Nepal is in as well as the concept that this money will go straight to the cause, without administrative costs.
Brandy: Gave thanks to Lynn for all of her great work with the Scholarships. Also reminded us all to vote on the local elections, for which ballots are due by the 18th by 8pm. Ballots turned in at this point must be turned in to a ballot box (one in Jaquith Park and one by the Police Station), as it is too late to vote by mail.
Paul: Gave an update on the Nepal EMS Global Grant noting that all signatures have been obtained and the grant is now officially in the hands of Rotary International for review. The timing is key as we are in before the deadline to get our 100% match. Gave kudos to Laura and Paula who are at the Beaverton Rotary Club meeting to give them the good news.
Spike: Shared his excitement for next week’s Live Meeting.
Shannon K: Mentioned that there are still 7 tickets left for the Special Auction Item GFU Presentation and Dinner tentatively scheduled to happen some time in June. Note that everyone attending is a Rotarian or at least associated with a Rotarian. The tickets are $100 each, money going to the Foundation. If interested, reach out to Amy or Shannon K.
Patrick: Provided the following link to donate to Nepal’s fight against Covid, which will be tax deductible: www.facebook.com/donate/454373168963866/
Total Collected today for Nepal: $496
~ Today’s Program: Classification Talk by Shawn Daley ~
Shawn Daley grew up in Massapequa, New York through the age of 18. His father worked in the Oil Industry and his mother worked for Catholic charities. He went to an all boy Catholic High School and was involved in student journalism and debate. In college he did a lot of travelling, including overseas to Thailand, which had a big impact in shaping him and his future endeavors. After college, rather than following in his fathers footsteps he went to Oregon to PSU, volunteering and working with Americorps/Holy Cross Associates. He also met his wife at PSU, who was also an Americorps worker, during a training conference. They decided to stay and raise a family in Oregon. His step son, Griffen is 23, his daughter Fiona, who is about to be heading off to college, and his daughter Nora who is now 12. He eventually got a teaching job at Jesuit High School for 3 years, and enjoyed teaching so much, that he came to GFU for a Masters Degree. He then got a job at Gresham High School for 6 years, teaching all sorts of different classes, which eventually led to becoming a professor for Concordia, eventually becoming an innovation officer and Vice President. Following the eventually closing of Concordia, Shawn worked for PCC, and finally last summer was hired by GFU to become their new Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer.
Shawn strives to continue to serve the community and has served on the board of Second Home (a Program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon), is on the board of advisors for World Oregon, is involved in various educational based projects in Oregon. He noted that his volunteering capacities are limited currently as he is working currently on his PHD. And last but not least he is now a Newberg Rotarian. He plans to be an active member and hopes to serve ina variety of ways. He noted that he has run design challenges for organizations, has skills facilitating meetings and retreats, has been a consultant on educational technology, and has served in 9 events as an Emcee. He noted he can sing and can dance, and likes to work with parents as he has participated on a school board in his past. He looks to serve through his core values of loyalty and epathy.
~ Next Week’s Program: Classification Talk by Kathi Futornick ~
Check your e-mails for Mike Caruso’s Zoom meeting access information.
~ Joke of the Day ~
When does a Joke become a Dad Joke?
When it is fully groan.
~ Happy Quotes! ~
“Be thankful for what you have: you’ll end up having more.
If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.“
– Oprah Winfrey
~ Published 5/15/2021: Dan Keuler, Newsletter Editor ~
