~ Newberg Noon Rotary Club Newsletter ~

Rotary Club of Newberg, Zoom Meeting

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

 

~ Zoom Meeting Participants ~

Shannon B, Mike, Dan, Walter, Wendy, Lynn, Spike, Denise, Amber, Ralph, Auggie, Laura, Jim, Michelle, Paula, Larry, Shannon K, Joe, Lisa, Paul, Doug, Dale, Judy.

 

~ Call to Order ~

President Shannon Buckmaster welcomed Rotarians and Friends of Rotary to the Zoom meeting at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021.  The Rotarians split out into breakout groups to start the meeting.

 

~ Flag Salute ~

Walter lead participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

~ 4 Way Test ~

Auggie 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 mentioned that there are some plans underway for our 2021 Installation Banquet, which will be recognizing Joe as the incoming President that is expected to be mid to late summer.  More information will be released as available
  • Foundation Board Elections in April: 5 candidates for 2 vacant positions
  • 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 starting either May 19 or May 26.  It will be designed to be safe and we will look to keep some of the virtual components of the current setup to be able to accommodate as many people as possible.  We want to make it accessible and fun for everyone, and may involve setting up new technology and/or equipment.
  • Shannon, Spike, and Mike gave thanks and congrats to new members as well as to outgoing members who have seen great success so far this year.
  • Mike reminded us all that there are 2 days of virtual trainings coming up soon.  The first day is on April 10 and April 17.  There are some great keynote speakers, so don’t miss it.  Go sign up and register.  –  If anyone needs help registering, contact Shannon Knight.

 

~ Guests ~

None

 

~ The Rotary Duck ~

Denise:  Was gone for a while.  Her son Josh turned 20 and her Dad turned 81!  Happy Birthdays to them.

Jim:  Spoke about his son who is in training on the coast.  They do not let the trainees leave the base or visit, but that soon Jim will finally get to leave base to visit Jim and the family. 

Mike:  Mentioned that he and his wife received their COVID tests at Walgreens and their second covid shot before heading to Hawaii.  He is attending the virtual meeting from the Aloha State!  (The birds were singing in the background during all times he unmuted and spoke during the meeting!  Wonderful!

Doug:  On Saturday his daughter will be performing a virtual performance of the Littler Mermaid for Valley Catholic and they are excited to see it.  Sounds fun!

Joe:  Congratulated Mike on his getaway.

Auggie:  Has a family gathering coming up for Easter.  They are going to have some new puppies coming to the party.  He mentioned he will also be getting a new puppie and that the dog breed is a mix of an Australian Shepard and a Corgi, which is called an “Auggie”.

 

Total Collected today for the Duck: $160

~ Today’s Program: Rotary Club of Newberg’s Annual Meeting  ~

Welcome to the incoming Board for the 21-22 Fiscal Year:

Club President: Joe Morelock

Immediate Past President: Shannon Buckmaster

President Elect: Brandy Coffman Penner

Vice President: Wendy McArthur Trumbo

Secretary: Shannon Knight

Treasurer: Michelle Colvin

Membership Chair: Kimberly Abraham

The Rotary Foundation Chair: Dan Keuler

Peace Chair: Mike Caruso

Vocational Services Chair: Amber Hansen-Moore

Youth Services Chair: Christy Cowgill

International Services Chair: Laura Tilrico

Community Service Chair: Paul Jellum

Auction Chair: Shannon Knight

Public Relations Chair: Dan Keuler

 

Congratulations to the Official 2020-21 ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR:  SHANNON KNIGHT!!!  WELL DESERVED!

 

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

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

~ Joke of the Day ~

I recently took a pole and found that 100% of the people were not happy with the tent collapsing.

~ Happy Quotes! ~

“Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.”

– Keri Russell

 

~ Published 4/1/2021: Dan Keuler, Newsletter Editor ~