~ Newberg Noon Rotary Club Newsletter ~

Rotary Club of Newberg, Zoom Meeting

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

 

~ Zoom Meeting Participants ~

Shannon B, Mike, Dan, Lynn, Jim, Joe, Denise, Shannon K, Michelle, Auggie, Laura, Kathie, Christy, Wendy, Walter, Dale, Paul, Curt, Doug, Om, Kim, Brandy, Amy, Amber, Paula, Michael P

 

~ Call to Order ~

President Shannon Buckmaster welcomed Rotarians and Friends of Rotary to the Zoom meeting at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  The Rotarians split out into breakout groups to start the meeting.

 

~ Flag Salute ~

Auggie lead participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

~ 4 Way Test ~

Dan & Jackson 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 ~

  • Shannon shared for anyone who missed the last meeting that the 2020-21 Rotarian of the year was announced as Shannon Knight, our Secretary and Auction Chair.
  • Foundation Board Elections in April: 5 candidates for 2 vacant positions.  There will be an email ballot just like the club officer elections, but also there will be an opportunity to vote in person uring the April 28th Club Meeting (ONLY if you did not already vote by email/mail)
  • Plans are in the works for a hybrid virtual/in-person club meetings.  We could get the opportunity to return to the Chehalem Cultural Center tentatively starting May 19th.  There will be a capacity for up to 80 members and are looking into a lunch option.  We are also hoping to keep the digital attendance for people who cannont make it or prefer to attend remotely.
  • We have already added 8 new members this year and hoping to have one more in application stages.

 

~ Guests ~

Polly Peterson, Guest Speaker, Executive Director Newberg Downtown Coalition

Katherine Futornick, Guest, Past president of Newberg Noon Rotary

 

~ The Rotary Duck ~

Auggie:  Mentioned that he received word that Kathy Futornick, who is in attendance today, is hoping to apply to rejoin our club.  He pointed out that she was the Club President and also joined them in trips to Guatemala on international peace projects.  We look forward to having you back, Kathy! 

Mike:  Mentioned that there will be a brief Peace Committee meeting after today’s meeting providing updates.

Brandy:  Is excited to meet in person and thrilled to have that to look forward to!  

Jim:  Shared that he has decided to run in the May 18th election to be on the Board of the CPRD. 

Om:  Shared that her daughter got an interview for a Providence Scholarship.  She also encouraged that everyone stick around after the meeting for the Peace Committee updates. 

Auggie:  Pointed out that Oms daughter also was awarded one of the Rotary Scholarships and is a very talented young lady.  

Joe:  Celebrated the idea of getting to see eachother in person during hybrid meetings. 

Wendy:  Celebrated that she just got her green card yesterday.  Congrats!

Total Collected today for the Duck: $80

~ Today’s Program: Newberg Downtown Coalition by Polly Peterson, the New Executive Director ~

Polly, the new Executive Director of the Newberg Downtown Coalition is an energetic professional and member of the community who has a history community volunteerism in many forms including having served on the Newberg School Board.

The Newberg Downtown Coalition (NDC) includes a geographic proximity that includes the downtown area (2nd street to the Chehalem Cultural Center, and from River street to Harrison).  It is a non-profit organization that is funded through grants,  donations and volunteerism.  The NDC was created 10 years ago and seeks to promote the downtown area through a focus on the physical assets of the downtown area as well as the people and business owners.  The NDC strives to keep the downtown area vibrant, refreshed, and a place for community gathering and business.

Some examples of what they have helped accomplish includes grants for revitalizing the facade of several historic buildings including Chapters Books as well as the Cameo Theatre.  They also do work in promotion of Tourism to Newberg and more specifically the Downtown Area.  They try to Attract new business and supporting existing businesses through coordination of promotions, events, and collaboration with owners, with the City, and with the Chamber.  They have spearheaded and participated in different committees and events aimed at improving and bringing people downtown including First Fridays Art Walk, Wednesday Farmers Markets, Holiday Markets, Light-up Newberg and other events and committees.  Polly also mentioned that you can volunteer at the Wednesday Market, which Michelle and Shannon K both had volunteered at last Fall and said it was a LOT of fun.

The NDC Mission Statement reads: “Through physical improvements, events, promotions, and the proper business mix, we will make downtown into a destination that enriches the lives of those who live here and those who visit.”  The board is made up of community members and owners of businesses in the downtown area.

For more information on the Newberg Downtown Coalition, visit their website at www.newbergdowntown.org/

Also: Here is a link to the slideshow and a link to the “Get Involved” form if you are interested or want to share with someone who may be interested.

 

~ Next Week’s Program:  New Rotary Media and Public Relations Guidelines by Gary Stewart, D5100 Assistant Governor ~

Check your e-mails for Mike Caruso’s Zoom meeting access information.

~ Joke of the Day ~

I love the way the Earth rotates… It really makes my day.

~ Happy Quotes! ~

“Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.

– Misty Copeland

 

~ Published 4/10/2021: Dan Keuler, Newsletter Editor ~