Rotary Club of Gold Beach

Meeting Each Wednesday at noon at the Event Center at the Beach, October 18, 2011 Meeting #16

TODAYʼS PROGRAM - WELCOME Lacy Lang & Jake Buffington, RYLA Attendees

WEEKLY PROGRAMS
10/24 - World Polio Day
10/26-Debbie Blattner, Sustainable Community
11/2 - District Governor Chuck Root
11/9 - Dixon Andrews, GB Police Chief

WORLD POLIO DAY
When Rotary launched PolioPlus in 1985, the "plus" signaled the belief that the polio eradication effort would increase immunizations against five other diseases prevalent in children: measles, tuberculosis, diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus. As time went on, the list of benefits grew. Polio immunization campaigns created an avenue for other lifesaving health interventions, such as the distribution of vitamin A supplements. New equipment for transporting and storing vaccines made it easier to combat infectious diseases in developing areas.

The "plus" in PolioPlus means that Rotarians are doing more than stopping the spread of polio in the last four countries in which it is endemic; they also are building a legacy of infrastructure and partnerships that will support the fight against infectious disease long after polio is gone.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." ~ John Lennon (1940-1980)

FRUIT RAISER
Don't forget our Fruit Fund Raiser. Get your orders collected and in by November 15 to Past President Peter. Makes perfect Christmas gifts.

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GLORIA
One of the best parts of being President of our club is being able to raise funds to donate to our local organizations. Thanks to all of you for helping raise the money that we were able to donate to the Gold Beach Youth Soccer, the Curry Sportfishing Association, and the Gold Beach Senior Center.
It takes all of us!

Meeting Each Wednesday at noon at the Event Center at the Beach, October 11, 2011 Meeting #15

TODAYʼS PROGRAM - WELCOME Michelle Carillo, Gold Beach 4H

WEEKLY PROGRAMS
10/19 - RYLA Students Updates
10/24 - World Polio Day
11/2 - District Governor Chuck Root
BOARD MEETING NEXT TUESDAY, Oct. 18 AT 6PM at the Norwester Restaurant

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness. The important thing is they should be part of our daily lives." ~ Dalai Lama

FOUNDATION UPDATE
Since the Gold Beach club started, there have been 84 Paul Harris Fellows (donations totaling $1000 or more during their lifetime) with $128,124.85 total dollars donated to the Foundation from our club. Last year, we exceeded our goal by 52% ($1750 goal / $2662 donated). According to our records through last month, our members have donated $200. to date. If we look at the two grants we have received in the last two fiscal years, nearly every dollar donated has come back to our club ($2000 last year and $800 this year compared to $2862 donated last year and so far this year). Let's try to make our goal this year!

FRUIT RAISER
Don't forget our Fruit Fund Raiser. Get your orders collected and in by November 15 to Past President Peter. Makes perfect Christmas gifts!

READY TO SMILE 2011

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GLORIA
What an incredible experience I had volunteering at the Ready to Smile Program last week. Thanks to all the Rotarians and Friends that help volunteer and support this program. It truly is a rewarding thing to see!

Meeting Each Wednesday at noon at the Event Center at the Beach, October 4, 2011 Meeting #14

TODAYʼS PROGRAM - WELCOME Cecilee Shull, Ready to Smile

WEEKLY PROGRAMS
10/12 - Michelle Carrillo, Gold Beach 4H
10/24 - World Polio Day
11/2 - District Governor Chuck Root
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose." ~ Tennessee Williams (1911-1983)

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GLORIA
Thanks to all who are volunteering for the Ready to Smile Program. We are excited to have so many Rotary Volunteers helping out! At the Curry Health Foundation meeting on Monday night it was decided that our Rotary Grant would be used to help purchase a much needed sterilizer for the program which will help speed up the process.

MEETING UPDATE
With a last minute cancellation of our program we spent last week's meeting discussing programs that we are involved in and upcoming events. Thanks again for all the member input on these very important sessions.

FRUIT RAISER

IMPORTANT DISTRICT MEETING 10/22
This is a reminder for the District meetings occurring at the Lamb Building (1135 Haynes Street in Eugene, at the corner of Haynes and West 11th)  (All interested in Membership are encouraged to attend this meeting)

Meeting Each Wednesday at noon at the Event Center at the Beach, September 28, 2011 Meeting #13

TODAYʼS PROGRAM - WELCOME Chip Weinert, Three Dimensional Timberlands  (note:  Chip was unable to make his presentation.  We welcome him back another time)

WEEKLY PROGRAMS
10/5 - Cecilee Shull, Ready to Smile
10/12 - Michelle Carrillo, Gold Beach 4H
11/2 - District Governor Chuck Root

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." ~ Ayn Rand (1905-1982)

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GLORIA
Thanks to all who attended the Assembly last week. I always appreciate all your input. Please don't forget to put on your calendar our upcoming visit from District Governor Chuck Root. He will be here for our November 2 meeting and we are planning to have a dinner with him on the evening before. I am still hoping for a volunteer to host a potluck dinner at someone's house. We could do it at a restaurant but it will be much more informal if we do it at someone's home. Please let me know if you are willing to be the host for this. We usually have approximately 20 folks attend.

MEETING UPDATE
We had a very informative meeting last week. It was good to be able to share thoughts on our fundraisers and listen to suggestions from the membership.

FRUIT RAISER

FOUNDATION UPDATE
Since Jackie and Amber missed updating us at last week's meeting let's see if they can give us an update on our giving to date. Let's see if we can
reach our goal this year. We were recently notified that we will be awarded $800 though the District Simplified Grant. Thanks go to Mary and Dale for
submitting the request for funds.