The Cheyenne, Wyoming Rotary Club
COG
November 19, 2008
Epigram: “A government big enough to give you everything you want is strong enough to take everything you have.”—Thomas Jefferson
Dong Kurn “D.K.” Lee, Rotary International President, Seoul, Korea
Stuart M. “Stu” Palmer, District 5440 District Governor, Jackson, Wyoming
| Club Officers | Club Directors |
Carol Rookstool, President
Scott Meier, Vice President
Teresa Moore, Secretary
Michael A. Geesey, Treasurer
Bob Womack, Past President
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Jim Willms
Bill Gentle
Ron Hammel
Billie Addleman
Gay Woodhouse
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Lori Schoene
Julie Malm
Matt Potter
Jon Sims
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Appointed by the President: Ed Wallace, John Auld, Phil Rosenlund, Sergeants-at-Arms
Dana Metzke, Editarian
The Rotary Four Way Test
Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Today’s Program:
Dr. Brent Burkholder, Director, Global Immunizations, Center for Disease Control
The World Health Organization, PolioPlus and Unicef
Epigram for today’s program: “Be careful when reading health books. You may die of a misprint.”—Mark Twain
Forthcoming Programs:
November 26-Club Member Dr. Eric Wedell, “America’s Health Care Crisis”; December 3-Club Member Don Day, “Fun Wyoming Weather Facts”; December 10-Spouses and Guests Christmas Luncheon; December 17-Children’s Christmas Luncheon; December 24-No Meeting; December 31-Jeff Burnett, Burnett Enterprises-Cheyenne Dairy; January 7, 2009-Climb Wyoming; January 14-Rural Appreciation; January 21-Club Member Bob Womack, Cheyenne Rotary Foundation; January 28-Club Member Ellen Thompson, Cheyenne Botanic Gardens; February 4-Cheyenne Community Clinic; February 11-Valentines Day Luncheon; February 18-Dr. William Intriligator, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Conductor; February 25-Bill Schilling, “Economic Impact of Oil and Gas on Wyoming”; March 4-TBA; March 11-Robert W. Godby, UW Professor, “Ethanol;” March 18-St. Patrick’s Luncheon; March 25-Katherin Vandell, Cheyenne Interfaith Hospitality Network; April 1-United Blood Services; April 8-Clint Kyhl, “Bark Beetle Impacts on the Medicine Bow National Forest”; April 15-TBA; April 22-Brent Stanger, “Eleutian Technology, Teaching English to Korea Via the Internet”; April 29-NHS Luncheon; May 6-Rob Hurless, Energy and Telecom Advisor-Office of the Governor, “Energy Economics.”
Nominating Committee Report. During last week’s meeting, Nominating Committee Chairman Fred Baggs reported on the Committee’s nominations for Club Officers and Directors for the 2009-2010 Rotary year. The Committee, which consists of 26 of our Club’s Past Presidents, met November 5 and made the following nominations: For President serving one year commencing July 1, 2009, Scott Meier; for Vice President; Billie Addleman; Secretary, Teresa Moore and Treasurer, Mike Geesey. To serve as Directors for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2009 are, Lily Sharpe, Ron Hammel and Chad Craig. (Continued next page)
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(Continued from Page One). The six carry-over Directors are Billie Addleman, Lori Schoene, Jon Sims, Bill Gentle, Matt Potter and Julie Malm. The election will be held Wednesday, November 26 where nominations from the floor also will be accepted.
New Member Proposal. Sam Galeotos, Retired CEO, Cheaptickets.com, and Developer, who spoke before our Club on November 5, is proposed for membership in our Club by Bill Bagley. Comments regarding new membership proposals must be received in writing by Club Secretary Teresa Moore within ten days of COG publication.
Driver Needed for Fellow Rotarian. Club Member Charley Dickey is unable to drive to Rotary each week and is looking for someone he can ride with to and from meetings. Charley lives at 710 Western Hills Blvd. If you would like to help Charley attend meetings, he can be reached on 632-1521.
GSE Team Members Wanted. If you know of a non-Rotarian aged 25-40 whom you believe would make a good Group Study Exchange Team member to Chile, contact Ron Hammel.
*****Rotary Tidbit: Rotary’s first appeal for aid to disaster victims was in 1913 when $25,000 was given for flood relief in Ohio and Indiana.*****
Roz Baker Honored. Last week, Roz Baker was named “Special Rotarian.” Roz likes Rotary for how we deal with the human needs of people around the world, the camaraderie and friendships. Her first job was helping her parents manage their three bakeries in Philadelphia. Her job literally was being the “mini-manager” as she not only was responsible for greeting, serving customers and keeping records, she also was in charge of looking after her two younger sisters. All this at age 12. Besides family, she is most proud of all she has been able to accomplish during her life. Her most vivid Rotary memories are the weekly programs and helping with the District Conferences. Her hobby is music; from classical to show tunes. She is a classically trained operatic singer and sang professionally in Summer Stock in Philadelphia. She was instantly hired during one audition when the director asked her to sing whatever song she wanted that would showcase her love of performing. After just a few bars of “You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun,” the director said, “That’s enough; you got the role.” Her favorite food is rib steak cooked medium rare. Roz joined our Club in 1991. For her service to Rotary and community, Roz received a standing ovation and a Positively Cheyenne gift certificate fired into her hands by a one-shot pistol.
Epigram: “It’s no longer a question of staying healthy. It’s a question of finding a sickness you like.”—Jackie Mason
Save the Date. The special dinner commemorating our Club’s 90th anniversary will begin at 6 p.m., December 4 in the Plains Hotel. Cost is $50 per person. Members are encouraged to bring spouses and guests, and special activities are planned for the evening. If you would like to help with this fun project, contact Julie Malm.
Save the Date, Too. Our Club’s Cranium Cup trivia contest fundraiser will be held May 15, 2009. As soon as you receive your shiny new 2009 calendar, make this event among the first thing you jot down.
Epigram: “I told my doctor I broke my leg in two places. He told me to quit going to those places.”—Henny Youngman
For More Rotary News, or if you miss a COG, visit our Club’s website at www.cheyennerotary.org.
Famous Last Words
“Cut her loose, Doc.”—Frederick Remington, died 1909. Before an operation on his appendix from which he did not recover.