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Vol. 31, No. 40 May 19, 2006 Meeting 1465 Editor: Jean Patterson
Today’s meeting
11:45 a.m. at Chickasaw Country Club. Ed Galfsky,
executive director of Carnival Memphis is the speaker. This year Carnival
Memphis celebrates its 75th anniversary. Laura House is the program
coordinator.
Future programs
05/26/06: NO MEETING! Memorial Day.
06/02/06:
Judge Potter will speak on environmental issues. Laura House is
the program coordinator.
06/09/06: District Attorney Jim Lammey will
speak on legal issues. Jack Robinson is the program coordinator.
Wesley Tomlinson returns to Memphis
If you didn’t sign up to receive Wesley’s Mission in Motion newsletter before she left Memphis 14 months ago you
may not know that she has returned to Memphis. After serving with Christ for
the City Ministries in Costa Rica, Wesley received a call to serve as Director
of Children’s Ministry at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Memphis. She
returned home on May 17.
Here’s what Wesley had to say about the
move back home. “While it will be difficult to leave (Costa Rica), I am looking
forward to the new work to which God has called me. On July 1, I will join the
staff of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Memphis as the Director of
Children’s Ministry. Many of you know that this is the church my sister and
her family attend. I am so thankful for this opportunity and cannot imagine
anything more important or fulfilling than the privilege of being part of the
spiritual formation of my precious nephews, Patrick and Walker!”
Hopefully, Wesley will become an active
member of our club again, or at least be a frequent visitor!
From Inside the Vault ---- 26 years
ago: July 11, 1980
From the Rotarian newsletter: Out-going
president Ed Hemann made presentations to outstanding Rotarians who have
contributed significantly to the club. The first plaque went to Jim
Vanderburg for his outstanding service and contributions to the Whitehaven
Rotary Club. Dick Goldberg and Henry Francis of the ACBL both received
the Medal of Merit for printing the Whitehaven Rotarian newsletter every week. Bob
Neal, our program chairman, received the Medal of Merit for the fine array
of programs we enjoyed during the past Rotary year. Jeff Jones received
the Distinguished Service Award for his service as club secretary. We sincerely
appreciate the dedicated service of these fine Rotarians and the inspired
leadership of Ed Hemann during the past year. Thank you all! (bold-face type –
members of our club 26 years later.)
Last week’s meeting
President John May welcomed us to
Meeting 1464. Tom Michael offered the invocation and led us in the
pledge of allegiance. Larry Conn asked Jack Robinson to introduce
his guest, Scott Rozanski who is a prospective member.
Sgt.at Arms Rick James was “back in
the saddle again”—no more amnesty for anyone who abuses The Wheel! Jay
Hudson was successful, however, in bribing the ole sergeant. He offered a
complimentary one night stay at the Peabody, the South’s Grand Hotel, and dinner
for two at Chez Philippe. The prize is earmarked to be given away at the annual
club golf tournament on Tuesday. Chris McDermott was discovered sans
Rotary pin but was let off the hook since he is running the golf tournament next
week. Who did the sergeant put on The Wheel? President John May for
missing the kick-off District Conference luncheon a couple of weeks ago. DeeDee
Fowler also stepped up to the plate and paid her $4.00 fine.
Bill Eddings conducted the
weekly Floyd’s Fund drawing. Leroy Dahler held the lucky ticket and took
home $37.00 which represented half of the money raised for the week’s
Scholarship raffle. Congratulations, Leroy!
Chris McDermott announced that as
of May 12th, 25 teams have signed up to play in the annual Memphis Central
Rotary Club golf tournament. This is a reduction in the number we expected to
actually play golf. Others who planned to participate but now find they can’t
attend have graciously donated money, prizes or are hole sponsors. Even so, we
have the largest number of players ever to take part in the event Chris
repeated his plea from the previous meeting, asking for additional volunteers to
help deliver drinks to the golfers while the tournament is in play and to
referee players who take part in the putting contest and other activities.
Chris McDermott and
Marty Petrusek gave a review of the District’s annual Youth Leadership
Conference (YLC) which was held recently at Whispering Woods conference center
in Olive Branch. The YLC was created by our own club many years ago. It grew
to such proportions that the District became the sponsor. We are proud to lay
claim to originating such an important event for area youth---the leaders of
tomorrow.
The slide presentation offered us
a glimpse into the activities and participants of the three and one half day
event. This year 120 delegates---all juniors at high schools in Shelby county
and north Mississippi---were comprised of 60% young ladies and 40% young men.
The daytime programs were coordinated by students in the Emerging Leaders
program at the University of Memphis. Eighteen college sophomores and three
professors hosted six intensive (but fun) work sessions. Topics included making
the transition from high school to college, time/stress management, setting
goals, networking, ethics, decision-making, creating a resume and the importance
of diversity.
In addition to participating in
the day programs, delegates enjoyed meeting new people and making friendships
that can last a lifetime and letting the creative juices flow! Kudos go to
O. W. Smith from the Memphis East Rotary club who served as conference chair
and to our own Chris McDermott and Marty Petrusek, conference
co-chairs. Everyone involved in the project did an outstanding job and we are
extremely proud of their efforts.
Club meetings
in the surrounding area
For the convenience of our members we’re providing an updated
list of nearby club meetings where we can make up our misses. Please save this
list for future reference.
MONDAY
No meetings close to the Memphis area.
TUESDAY
Collierville – Noon, Ridgeway Country Club
Memphis– Noon, Cook Convention Center
Olive Branch – Noon, Olive Branch Country Club, Germantown Road
Oxford– Noon, Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
WEDNESDAY
Germantown-- Noon, Germantown Country Club,
1780 Kimbrough
Hernando – Noon, the Magnolia Restaurant, 131 Commerce
Holly Springs – Noon, Christopher’s Personal Care Home, 885
Highway 178E
Memphis East – Noon, Racquet Club, 5111 Sanderlin Dr.
Robinsonville -- 8 am, Hollywood Diner, Old Highway 61
THURSDAY
Bartlett/Cordova – Noon, Colonial Country Club, 2736 Countrywood
Pky, Cordova
Southaven – Noon, Boiling Point Restaurant, 55 Church Rd. (near
Civic Center)
Tunica – Noon, Women's Club Building, corner of River and School
Streets
FRIDAY
Senatobia – 12:15 p.m., Northwest Junior College campus,
Haraway Center