THE SPARK'S Shadow
Of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, MD
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June 14, 2010 Vol. 287
Available on the web at:www.rotarylp.org.
50 Years of "Taking Time to Serve" through "Service Above Self" 1960 -2010
Chartered May 7, 1960
Meetings held every Monday at noon at The J.T. Daugherty Conference Center, Lexington Park, MD
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The June 7, 2010, meeting was opened by President George Hurlburt. The invocation was given by Edd Cathey. Danny Weddle led the Pledge and Bob Goldsmith led the group in the singing of “ In the Good Old Summertime”.
Attendance: Curtis Ayers
Cashier: Bob Merritts
Today’s Program: Scholarship Day
Guests: We were pleased to welcome the following guests to the June 7th meeting: Guest Arron Cathy, Rev Edd Cathy and Dr Danny Weddle
Dr. Regina Faden Guest of: Bill Rymer
Jane Loughran Guest of: Bill Rymer
Jack Pappas Guest of George Hurlburt
Phil Rooney Guest of: Jack Pappas
Trish Parkinson Guest of: Mary Joy Hurlburt
Mark Wriggle Guest of: Zora Siemasko
Bill Frazer Guest of: Zora Siemasko
Aaron Cathey Guest of: Edd Cathey
BIRTHDAYS: Happy Birthday to the following Rotarians who celebrate their birthday in June:
Paul Fletcher Mike Guy Paul Manchak
Richard Wilson Barbara Ives Kathleen Manly
(If we have missed your birthday we apologize, and request that you contact the secretary so that
we can update our records.)
Today’s Song Lyrics: "By the Light of the Silvery Moon": Gus Edwards wrote the music and Edward Madden wrote the lyrics. The song was published in 1909. It was one of a series of moon related Tin Pan Alley songs of the era. This popular tune has been used in a great many television shows and motion pictures. The song was one of a number of early-20th-century songs, which were used as titles of musical films made by Doris Day in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
By the light, of the silvery moon,
I want to spoon,
To my honey I'll croon love's tune.
Honey moon, keep a-shinin' in June.
Your silv'ry beams will bring love's dreams,
We'll be cuddlin' soon,
By the silvery moon.
A Rotary Moment is Print: At their April meeting, The Rotary Foundation Trustees approved a Matching Grants World Fund budget of US$21.5 million for 2010-11. This amount represents an 82 percent increase over the previous year’s available World Fund for Matching Grants and because funds for the 100 Future Vision pilot districts were budgeted separately for the coming year, one of the largest World Fund budgets in Matching Grants history. For the prior Rotary year, the Trustees had originally budgeted US$9.5 million World Fund for Matching Grants, a figure which was later increased by $2.3 million due to previously committed but ultimately unused World Fund awards. The $21.5 million figure for 2010-11 does not include World Fund budgeted for Group Study Exchange and 3-H Grant awards, programs that are only available to districts not in the Future Vision pilot. The Trustees approved a Rotary Foundation Global Grants World Fund budget of $8 million for Future Vision pilot districts starting with the 2010-11 program year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Club Dues: Bill Rymer will be sending invoices to all members in the near future. Dues should be paid by July 30th. The annual amount will remain at $160. Checks should be made to The Rotary Club of Lexington Park and passed to Secretary Bill Rymer.
Appreciation and Recognition: Steve Brown and Kirk MacKinnon were presented with Certificates of Appreciation for their work in organizing the recent Club Secretary Bill Rymer
50th Anniversary celebration held at Greenwell State Park. Pres. George praised their efforts and the most successful event.
Lunch: The new lunch menu of salad, soup, and sandwiches comes with a reduced price of $10.00. Members are asked to contact Pres. George as to whether members not eating should be charged a $2.00 fee per week, or if dues should be increased. This additional fee is needed to help offset the cost of use of the JTDCC and meeting setup. With little input, the board decision will stand and those not eating lunch are asked to donate $2 on an honor system to help offset the cost of setting up and supporting for the
Anniversary Leader Steve Brown meetings.
Cruise Raffle: Curtis Ayers reminded members that volunteers are needed to help sell raffle tickets at the St. Mary’s River Concert Series. We will have a table separate from the Beer and Wine Booth. See Curtis if you can help. The Series begins Friday, June 18th and goes every Friday through July 30th. Help will be needed to sell raffle tickets and also in the beverage booth. This is an opportunity for service to Rotary and your community while enjoying excellent concerts in a beautiful outdoor setting on the banks of the St. Mary’s river
Golf Tournament: The Annual Golf Tournament will be held July 22nd (rain date July 29th) at The Breton Bay Country Club. Sponsors, golfers, workers, and prizes are needed. If interested as a volunteer, please join prospective member Jane Loughran, who will be inducted next week, at the Golf table at our next meeting.
Charter Night: Kirk MacKinnon reported that this year’s Charter Night will be held on June 24 at 6 PM at the J. T. Daugherty Conference Center. The event will have an informal motif and will honor our new President Bill Moody and the latest in a long succession of King Oysters, George Hurlburt. The event is $43 per person. Checks may be made out to the Rotary Club of Lexington Park and may be passed to Kirk MacKinnon. . Club V.P. Kirk MacKinnon
Service Above Self: Speaking on behalf of vacationing Jane Sypher, Kirk also reminded those present that the time to nominate Service Above Self recipients is indeed very limited if the plaques are to be properly engraved.
NEW MEMBER INDUCTION
V.P. Kirk MacKinnon performed the Induction Ceremony for Jack Pappas. George Hurlburt sponsored Jack. Jack has been an active Rotarian in West Virginia and is “transferring his membership” to the Rotary Club of Lexington Park. (In reality, there are no automatic transfers. All new members to a specific club must be sponsored and approved by the membership.) He comes to us with the classification of Strategic Planning. He spoke briefly, saying that... He has been “astounded with the energy in the club and the highly energized people...” Welcome, Jack. (See Dave Taylor to sign up for the Oyster Festival.) New Member Jack Pappas
RIVER CONCERT KICKS OFF
It somehow seems incredible that the River Concert Series is here again, but it indeed kicks off this Friday. VP Kirk Mackinnon, assisted by Kathleen Manley, will be chairing the event again this year. In the June 7 meeting, Kirk ran down the highlights of how to manage a successful libation booth at the River Concert and outlined the best practices. Members were encouraged to reserve their dates to serve adult beverages to the thirsty crowd. As always, Rotarians came through and the volunteer list continues to grow. The roster, as it is currently configured, appears below. If available, please consider taking one of the vacant slots.
Set-Up begins 4:00 pm at St. Mary's College / Set-Up begins 4:00 pm at St. Mary's College / Arrive St. Mary's College Booth Site at 5 pm / Arrive St. Mary's College Booth Site at 5 pmJune 18 / George Hurlburt / Kirk MacKinnon / Mary Joy Hurlburt / Kathleen Manley
June 25 / John Roberts / Paula Coxon / James Andreacci / Jane Loughran
July 02 / Jane Loughran / Chuck Lancaster
July 09 / Tracey Heibel / Gina Faden / Frank Kohler / Larry Koppelberger
July 16 / Jack Pappas / Steve Brown / Mark Wriggle / Danny Weddle
July 23 / Gene Townsend
July 30 / Tracy Heibel
Check the schedule to make sure the time of your shift or the day of your shift has not been changed.
If you are NOT able to work the scheduled day or time, it is YOUR responsibility to get your shift covered!
If you have questions - contact Kirk @ 301-904-1461 or Kathleen @ 301-520-5946
20 Answers to the Question: Why Join Rotary?
1. Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.
2. Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary’s beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others.
3. Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary continues one’s growth and education in human relations and personal development.
4. Leadership Development: Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership: - learning how to motivate, influence, and lead leaders.
5. Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary Club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary Club consists of the most active citizens in any community.
6. Continuing Education: Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed about what is going on in the community, nation, and world. Each meeting provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers and a variety of timely topics.
7. Fun: Rotary is fun, a lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. The service is fun.
8. Public Speaking Skills: Many individuals who joined Rotary were afraid to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.
9. Citizenship in the World: Every Rotarian wears a pin that says “Rotary International”. There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary club. Every Rotarian is welcomed-even encouraged-to attend any of the 29,000+ clubs in the 194 nations and geographical regions. This means instant friends in both one’s own community and in the world community.
10. Assistance when Traveling: Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere, many a Rotarian in need of a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while traveling has found assistance through Rotary.
11. Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities that provide diversion in one’s business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education, and service.
12. The Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one’s personality, social skills and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people.
13. Family Programs: Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse involvement; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and the development of family values.
14. Vocational Skills: Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to teach youth about one’s job or vocation. Rotary helps to make one a better doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc.
15. The Development of Ethics: Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that governs one’s ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.
16. Cultural Awareness: Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color, and ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world’s most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of their cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.
17. Prestige: Rotary members are prominent people: leaders of business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion, and all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks include executives, managers, professionals-people who make decisions and influence policy.
18. Nice People: Rotarians above all are nice people-the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who follow the policy of it is nice to be important but it is important to be nice.
19. The Absence of an “Official Creed”: Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meeting or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.
20. The Opportunity to Serve: Rotary is a service club. Its business is mankind. Its product is service. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfillment that comes in the process and return of that satisfaction to one’s own life. It is richly rewarding.
“He profits most who serves best.”
Richard D. King
Rotary International President 2001-02
SOMETHINGS TO THINK ABOUT
The potential of our graduating seniors and the hope they bring to our nation.
Sunday is Father’s Day.
Today is Flag Day! Display the American Flag with pride.
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.
Flag Day, is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers. Our flag is representative of our independence and our unity as a nation...one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. It was at the lead of every battle fought by Americans. Many people have died protecting it. It even stands proudly on the surface of the moon.