Rotary Club of Gold Beach

Rotary Club of Gold Beach * Meeting each Wednesday at noon at the Event Center on the Beach Showcase Building * May 12, 2010 * Meeting #43

TODAYʼS PROGRAM: Brent Siebold, OR State Parks

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
May 12 - Brent Siebold, OR State Parks
May 19 - TBD & Board Meeting
May 20-24 - District 5110 Conference and Training Assembly
August 21 - Party at the Park
August 28 - Salmon Derby
September 11 - Bike the Rogue

DISTRICT CONFERENCE: If you havenʼt yet made your reservations for the District Conference the Eugene Hilton room rates been extended to May 16. At the District Conference Rotarians will have great opportunity to network with other members of District 5110. Speakers from Rotary International will provide insights about PolioPlus and The Rotary Foundation. District Rotarians will speak about programs/events of this year.

TRAINING ASSEMBLY: This is put on to provide training for incoming club officers and provide Rotary information to general Rotary membership. These sessions provide great insights and tools for your job plus better understanding of Rotary.

MEMBERSHIP MOMENT: Last Thursday evening we had a great New Member Orientation meeting thanks to Membership Chair Allan Terrett. We were treated to some entertaining and insightful videos of Rotary and all the many achievements both locally and internationally. Thanks Allan for a very enjoyable evening and thanks to those members who were able to participate.

VOLUNTEERS: If you want to help this summer with the following, please let the committee chair know:

• Road & Trail Cleanup - Mark Sayler
• Rotary Trail @ the Park - Need a Volunteer
• 4th of July Beer Garden- Bryan, Gloria & Mary
• Party at the Park - Cory
• Salmon Derby - Gloria & Mary
• Bike the Rogue - Cory

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS: Last Thursday we presented Rotary Scholarships to several very deserving students. To honor them and their achievements is the honor! Thanks to the Scholarship committee Mark Sayler, Gloria Eide, Jeff Davis and Mary Stansell for devoting the time to read the applications and interview all the applicants. They were all very impressed with the caliber of applicants this year! Congratulations to the recipients!

Rotary Club of Gold Beach * Meeting each Wednesday at noon at the Event Center on the Beach Showcase Building * May 5, 2010 * Meeting #42

TODAYʼS PROGRAM: Rural Education Initiatives

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
May 6 - New Member Education Program - see below
May 12 - Brent Siebold, OR State Parks
May 20-24 - District 5110 Conference and Training Assembly
August 28 - Salmon Derby

MEMBERSHIP MOMENT: New member education program; This Thursday,the 6th, at 6:30pm we will hold a new member assembly. It is part of the induction process for new members into our club. We invite new members and their partners to an evening of Rotary education; We hope to give you an in-depth knowledge that will make them want to stay in Rotary. All members of the club are invited. Welcome to Rotary.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT! Rotary was started in 1905. To put in perspective how things have changed in the last century, here are some statistics for the year 1909:

• The average life expectancy for men was 47
• Fuel for a car was sold in drug stores only
• Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub
• Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone
• There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads
• The max speed limit in most cities was 10 mph
• The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower!
• The av. US wage in 1909 was 22 cents per hr
• The av. US worker made between $200 and $400 per year. A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year. A dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year
• More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME
• Ninety percent of all Doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION! Instead, they attended so-called
  medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard'
• Sugar cost four cents a pound
• Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen
• Coffee was fifteen cents a pound
• Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo
• The Five leading causes of death were:
  1. Pneumonia and influenza
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. Diarrhea
  4. Heart disease
  5. Stroke
• The American flag had 45 stars
• The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was 30!
• Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented yet
• There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day
• Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write and only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school
• Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help

This was "pasted" here without my personally typing it. From here, others all over the WORLD can read it - all in a matter of seconds!

What a difference a century has made, and what a difference Rotary has made in our world! Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years....and what more impact Rotary will have upon world conditions. Who will YOU invite to join you in Rotary service?

Rotary Club of Gold Beach * Meeting each Wednesday at noon at the Event Center on the Beach Showcase Building * April 28, 2010 * Meeting #41

TODAYʼS PROGRAM: Jim VanCamp, Rotary First Harvest Update

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
May 5 - Rural Education Initiatives
May 12 - Brent Siebold, OR State Parks
May 20-24 - District 5110 Conference and Training Assembly
August 28 - Salmon Derby

MEMBERSHIP MOMENT: New member education program; Thursday evening May 6, 6:30 PM at Rogue Sportsman Realty we will hold a fire side chat/new member assembly. It is part of the induction process for new members into our club. We invite new members and their partners to an evening of Rotary education; We hope to give them an in-depth knowledge that will make them want to stay in Rotary. All members of the club are invited. Our goal is to EDUCATE AND RETAIN OUR MEMBERS!

CLUB UPDATE: Please join your fellow Rotarians for the annual District Conference this May 20-23, 2010 in Eugene, OR as we see, hear and are inspired by the many ways Rotarians have and still are working in their communities and around the world. We will celebrate these accomplishments in an atmosphere of fellowship and goodwill. Again this year, the District Conference is being combined with the District Training Assembly on May 22.

FOUNDATION UPDATE: April is the last month that our club will match Paul Harris donations.  Remember "Every Rotarian, Every Year".

ROTARY TRAIL BENCH SETTING:  Thanks to Rotarians Walt, Gloria, Dave, Jesse, Mark, and Bryan for coming out to place the new benches on the Rotary Trail this past Saturday. And a special thanks to Kelly, Marisa, and Ben Margolis for their help!

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Rotary Club of Gold Beach * Meeting each Wednesday at noon at the Event Center on the Beach Showcase Building * April 21, 2010 * Meeting #40

TODAYʼS PROGRAM: Joel Summer. Student of the Month Awards.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
April 28 - TBD
May 5 - Rural Education Initiatives
May 20-24 - 2010 District 5110 Conference and Training Assembly
August 28 - Salmon Derby

MEMBERSHIP MOMENT: The District Conference is a wonderful way to meet other Rotarians from around your District, network and hear great speakers from outside your District. Be inspired and be a better Rotarian

New Proposed Member 2nd Publish - Jeni Meyer. Jeni has been a guest at several meetings over the past few weeks.

CLUB UPDATE: Please join your fellow Rotarians for the annual District Conference this May 20-23, 2010 in Eugene, OR as we see, hear and are inspired by the many ways Rotarians have and still are working in their communities and around the world. We will celebrate these accomplishments in an atmosphere of fellowship and goodwill. Again this year, the District Conference is being combined with the District Training Assembly on May 22 giving more Rotarians than ever the opportunity to be inspired as well as prepared for Rotaryʼs future.

FOUNDATION UPDATE: April is the last month that our club will match Paul Harris donations. Remember "Every Rotarian, Every Year".

POTENTIAL FUNDRAISER: The Rotary Club of Medford has patented a rose and named it the "Goodbye Polio Rose®." Their Club is pleased to offer fellow Rotary Clubs an opportunity to sell this Rose as part of their own "Polio Eradication Program" fundraiser. Selling is easy! Fifty Medford Rotary Club members sold over 360 bushes locally in 2009, their first year of the fundraiser! The Rotary Club of Medford will provide us with all the tools:
• Information on how to conduct the fundraiser.
• Potted Goodbye Polio Rose bushes.
• Each bush labeled with a colorful descriptive tag.
• A tri-fold brochure template describing the Polio Eradication Program, rose bush photo, description and care, and personal ordering form.
• A poster template for advertising the rose sales.
• A form to keep track of orders and delivery dates.
• Planting and growing instructions.

Our cost is $5 per potted rose bush (plus shipping) with the minimum 50 ordered. Suggested resell price is $20 per plant. Limited quantities are available so place your order soon. Anyone interested in heading up this Fundraiser please talk to President John or PE Peter. This is a Ready MadePolio Eradication Program Fundraiser Selling the "Goodbye Polio Rose®."

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Rotary Club of Gold Beach * Meeting each Wednesday at noon at the Event Center on the Beach Showcase Building * April 14, 2010 * Meeting #39

TODAYʼS PROGRAM: Jeff Ferguson with an update on the Gold Beach Visitor Center Program.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
April 21 - TBD
April 28 - TBD
May 5 - Rural Education Initiatives
May 20-24 - 2010 District 5110 Conference and Training Assembly
August 28 - Salmon Derby

MEMBERSHIP MOMENT: Be proud of being a Rotarian, wear your pin, and help your club have a good public image. Rotarians are business and professional leaders, from around the world, who are committed volunteers. There are over 1.2 million Rotary members worldwide who belong to 33,000 Rotary clubs in 168 countries. It is truly an honor to belong to this organization. Be proud that you have been chosen to be a Rotarian.

CLUB UPDATE: We had a very successful High on Health Fundraiser, thanks to all of you for your support and enthusiasm! We were able to raise over $20,000 which will be matched 100% from the Oregon Community Foundation!

FOUNDATION UPDATE: April is the last month that our club will match Paul Harris donations. Remember "Every Rotarian, Every Year".

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An elderly couple was killed in an accident and found themselves being given a tour of heaven by Saint Peter. "Here is your oceanside condo, over there are the tennis courts, swimming pool, and two golf courses. If you need any refreshments, just stop by any of the many bars located throughout the area." "Heck, Gloria," the old man hissed when Saint Peter walked off, "we could have been here ten years ago if you hadn't heard about all that stupid oat bran, wheat germ, and low-fat diets!

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