~ GREETER ~

Denise Bacon was today’s GREETER….Thanks, Denise!

~ Opening of Meeting ~

With our Club President, Om, not available today, Immediate Past Club President, Todd Engel, stepped up and ably opened today’s meeting.

~ Pledge ~

Denise Balso led us in today’s Pledge…so a double thanks, Denise!

~ Visitors – Guests ~

Guests today were: Laurent Kuzarov – guest of Beth Pent; Rick Rodgers, Newberg mayoral candidate – guest of Denise Bacon; and Kari Fahrenkopf & Rod Federwisch visiting Rotarians from the Newberg Earlybird Rotary Club.

AND…we officially welcomed/inducted a new Rotarian into our midst: Patricia “Trisha” Hornback is sponsored by Mike Caruso. Trisha is Professor of Intercultural Studies at the George Fox University Center for Peace & Justice. Please take time to personally welcome Trisha into Newberg Noon Rotary

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Patricia “Trisha” Hornback

~ Rotary Moment ~

Geoff Gilmore spoke of the recent memorial to his late sister in Sand Point, Idaho. Thanks for sharing such a personal, heart-felt remembrance, Geoff!

~ Announcements ~

Geoff Gilmore also reported on major progress with the Rotary Mural Project …on an exterior wall of Steve’s Auto. The “Grand Opening” for the mural is planned for September 8, at George Fox University….with details to follow.

Leah Griffith reminded us of our planned involvement in the Early Bird Rotary’s annual Oktoberfest celebration…a golden opportunity to let others know more what Newberg Noon Rotary is all about….”tooting our own horn!…”…and with our space to be INDOORS at the Cultural Center!

Becky Ankeny let us know of an upcoming seminar opportunity in “Interrupting Hate”. Check with Becky for more details.

Jeff Lane said that $803 had been collected so far for our participation in the Pancake Breakfast.

Paula Radich let us know of the e-mail link for volunteer sign-ups for Senior Meals and the Habitat for Humanity project this month.

EarlyBird Rotarians Kari & Rod announced their club’s upcoming activities….with details available on their website.

Corey Z. says the program for September 5, is Ciera Dube, BSN/RN/iRNPA, Owner and Advocate of Connected Care Patient Advocates, LLC.

~ “Tunes on Tuesday” ~

Thanks to all who availed themselves of the Tunes on Tuesday” free summer concerts! We look forward to next year’s musical entertainment offerings!

~ The Duck ~

Yours Truly, Rick Kaufman, handled this week’s DUCK “offerings”…and managed to collect contributions from several Rotarians present…

~ Today’s Program ~

Fred Gregory

Newberg Noon Rotary Club prides itself in its involvement with our local community, including George Fox University. So, it is only appropriate that we get occasional updates as to what is happening within that center of education. And, to do so Newberg Noon Rotarian Fred Gregory recruited Ryan J. Dougherty, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, to tell us all about what George Fox University [GFU] has been doing and future plans in the works.

Ryan J. Dougherty

In 1986 GFU had a student population of 500. In 2018 that has ballooned to 4,050. Per education and transformations, there has been a 24% growth mostly in healthcare and grad programs…with a new Biomedical Engineering program offered and an RN-to-BSN program expecting to start in the Fall of 2019. Also, there is a high demand for a Physicians Assistant Program with a 2021 student enrollment planned.

GFU’s Swim Team has now partnered with Chehalem Parks & Recreation for use of the new Aquatic Center.

GFU Facilties‘ news: Villa House has been re-located; an existing residence hall has been remodeled; work proceeds on a Multi-Purpose facility on Crestview; a new residence hall is under construction off Villa Rd….and the new Hadlock Student Center” is moving forward. SO….as we can see, there is a LOT of “POSITIVE NEWNESS going on at GFU!

BIG THANK YOU to Ryan for a GOOD NEWS!” update on George Fox University!

Todd then closed the meeting with his usual quiet demeanor but also reminding us to ….

Be the Inspiration!”

In Continuing Rotary Service,

Respectfully submitted,

Rick Kaufman

Newsletter Editor

With Special Thanks to Denise, Beth and Auggie for meeting notes and photos…and Amanda Greene for her technical support!

[P.S. – Editor’s apology…the Newsletter for the August 22 meeting was delayed as a result of technical difficulties…with positive actions being taken to correct them…and…whoever is GREETER please put your name on the data sheet AND please write (legibly!) the names of all guests…and their “sponsor” for the day.]