Newberg Noon Rotary Club Newsletter for October 9, 2019

Members and guests were greeted by Shannon Buckmaster. 

President Corey Z. opened the meeting having Denise Bacon lead us in the PLEDGE.

Our guests today included: Visiting Rotarians: Joyce Lockard, from Beaverton, and Newberg Early Bird Rotarians, Kari Fahrenkopf and Kristen Stoller.  Chad & Kyla Riddell were Laura’s guests….and Jackie Lane, Jeff’s wife, also joined us today!

A special “Rotary Moment” was shared by Judy Robinson about her experience at a recent gathering with a circle of friends and long time Rotarian connections.

Gene Piros collected brags and a few bucks for the infamous “Duck” [$41.04] from past and present members, including Leah Griffith, now member of Seaside Rotary. Deborah invited everyone to CYFS’s 50th Anniversary event and encouraged interested members to contact her about sponsorships. Mike Caruso gave kudos to visiting Beaverton Rotarian, Joyce Lockard, for their being the 33rd Peacebuilder Club. Stan Kern shared a “proud Grandpa moment” for his sweet granddaughter, Isabella, as she was the “Duchess” of her Home Coming. Judy Robinson reached out to anyone who could help Stan with meals at the Senior Center, since she will be out of town for several weeks. Julie & Walter Want had an outstanding trip to Greenland, but Walter was somehow left behind. Hoping to hear from him soon.

Today’s program was an opportunity for our own Rotarians and community partners to share the Club’s accomplishments in regards to programs funded by the Newberg Noon Rotary Foundation, a District and Global Grants. “Cheer-leading”, as it were, to celebrate what’s been done…in anticipation of what’s to come!

Special “Thank you” to Laura Tilrico, lead “moderator” for today’s speaker panel.

 

Training program/project of EMS Patrick Bancke (Nepal Medics). This $6,000 District Grant Presented by Dr. Eric Bergquam included funding from the following Rotary Clubs: Lake Oswego, McMinnville-Sunrise, Newberg, and Portland PDX. Eric shared his experience, with his “team”, of being part of a grassroots and essential dental training program in Nepal.

Early Bird Newberg Rotary Club member, Kristen Stoller, was instrumental in providing the connection with Newberg High School’s Club Mental Health Matters Week. This grant included both Interact and Newberg Noon Rotary for a $4,000 District Grant.

This heart warming/well-delivered presentation from Joyce Lockhart from the Beaverton Rotary Clubs’ Uganda Sanitary Pad project, demonstrated how helping young women with basic-yet-essential hygiene items can make a life long change in the future of an entire culture. This grant is keeping girls from missing school as well as providing sustainable sewing rooms in ten schools, and has made an enormous impact. This $6,000 District Grant includes support from Early Bird Rotary.

“Tie one more for blankets galore!” Kyla Riddle, Newberg High School Student and National Honor Society Member organized “Operation Snuggle” and surpassed her goal of providing 15 blankets by ultimately making 35 blankets. Blankets were then given to young Helping Hands recipients. Photo includes our own, Mike Pollock. This $400 Newberg Foundation Grant went a long way!

Very passionate founding member of the Soroptimist of Chehalem Valley, Jackie Lane, shared the “Dream it Be It” Program for high school girls. This outstanding education and mentoring program was provided with a $500 District Grant; allowing for a day long conference.

So proud of the Newberg High School Interact Club’s contributions is presenter and Interact Club leader Judy Robinson with co-leader Denise Bacon. This $4,000 grant certainly planted beauty for the future around Newberg. 1,200 trees were planted as well as the removal of invasive plants. In addition, Mike Caruso and the Peacebuilder program helped.

The “dynamic duo” of Paul Jellum and Tony Lelack, has had positive impact on both the Chehalem Valley and Mountain View Middle School Resource Rooms and the third grade dictionary project. Each program received a $2,000 grant.  The School Resource Rooms are helping middle school youth by providing much needed clothing and snacks.

He couldn’t be more proud, as Newberg Noon Rotarian, Geoff Gilmore, gave an informative presentation on the history of the first two murals in Newberg (CLIMAX and Steve’s Automotive buildings) and the status of the most recent mural project planned for the Newberg Public Library. Shown here is the selected mural incorporating the arts and much more.

Patrick Bancke shared a wonderful experience and meaningful connection on the necessity for the Nepal Dispatch Center 911 System. Newberg Noon Rotary provided $11,000 towards a total District and Rotary International grant for $108,000. Everyone listening to Patrick’s experience will never take for granted services rendered by first responders and the peace of mind 911 callers receive. Special appreciation given to Newberg Noon Rotarian, Deborah Cathers-Seymour, for helping with the grant writing.

The second Global Grant by Erin Thomas, included training for preventing violence against woman and girls in Nepal. Newberg Noon Rotary provided $8,000 of the  total District and Rotary International $189,000. Also spotlighted in the audience were Mike Caruso and Lynn Montoya-Quinn of the GG committee.

World Polio Day: World Polio Day is coming up on Thursday, Oct. 24. Since 1988, we’ve seen a worldwide reduction in polio cases of 99.9%. For more than two years we’ve seen wild polio cases in only two countries. Afghanistan and Pakistan. For more information on how Rotary is making a difference, please visit: https://www.endpolio.org/

What a wonderful compendium of philanthropic projects!  ‘Tis amazing what can be accomplished when our actions are guided by “Service Above Self” and Rotary’s Four Way Test of the things we think say or do:

First – Is it the TRUTH?
Second – Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Third – -Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Fourth – Is it BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

AND…supporting RI President Maloney’s theme…..as Newberg Noon Rotary does its part in making another unforgettable year for the ever-expanding family of Rotary as Rotary Connects the World:

Respectfully submitted,

Rick Kaufman

Newsletter Editor

SPECIAL KUDOS to Lisa S., Auggie G., Corey Z., and Paula R. for stepping up to the plate with notes/photos/etc., to allow me to assemble this week’s Newsletter…in spite of my missing the meeting!  It truly is a TEAM EFFORT!

BTW….Why not make it a habit to check the Club’s website on a regular basis….learn what is planned not only per scheduled programs, but also volunteer opportunities, and other club and/or community activities that may be of interest to you…your family….just sayin’…..