Rotary Program for January 3, 2006

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Tuesday, January 3, 2006

Remember: Next 6 meetings to be held at Mid-Oho Conference CenterROTARY CLUB OF MANSFIELD


Speaker: Duana Patton, Director

Introduction by: Sheila York-Eichinger

Program: Area Agency on Aging

Invocator: Arnold Haring

Greeter: Kim Harper


Happy New Year
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SALVATI0N ARMY WRAP-UP

Randy and Marci Orr sent a warm letter to the membership stating that our food drive netted 25 boxes of canned goods and $22.00 in cash. The Holiday Bell-Ringing netted $3,165.12 from Rotary’s efforts and “only” $2,217.55 from Kiwanis’s efforts. As usual, Rotary bested Kiwanis once again. The Orr’s letter summarized our efforts by reminding us that we helped make the Christmas season more joyful for many families, children and elderly in our community.

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CHANGE OF VENUE

Beginning on January 3rd and lasting for six weeks, the Mansfield Rotary Club will be meeting at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center along Fourth Street (near the new High School and the old Kroger’s Store). The building is the old E-City and is operated by the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. The first three meetings will be catered by Ed Pickens of Park Avenue Express Cafe and the last three weeks by Rotarian Debra Wood of Derrenberger’s Restaurant. The reason for the change is that Westbrook will be closed during this time.

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Membership is Everyone’s Responsibility

Membership in Rotary International

If you asked a Rotarian if he or she belonged to Rotary International, the individual probably would look puzzled and answer, “Of course I’m a member of Rotary International.” But in this instance, the confident Rotarian would be technically wrong. No Rotarian can be a member of Rotary International!

The explanation of this apparent contradiction is simple. The constitutional documents of RI state that membership in Rotary International is limited to Rotary clubs. More than 32,000 Rotary clubs belong to the organization we call Rotary International.

A Rotary club is composed of persons with the appropriate qualifications of good character and reputation and a business or professional classification and who serve in an executive or managerial capacity. The Rotarian belongs to a club — the club belongs to Rotary International. This technical distinction is not obvious or even known to most Rotarians and seldom does it create any problems or complications. It does explain, however, why the Rotary International Board of Directors places expectations upon and extends privileges to Rotary clubs, rather than to individual Rotarians.

If someone asks if you belong to Rotary International, your most accurate answer would be, “No, I belong to a Rotary club.” But it is doubtful anyone would understand the difference, or, in fact, would really care.


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Did You Know?
The 4-Way Test

One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is The 4-Way Test. It was created by Rotarian Herbert I. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to take charge of the Chicago-based Club Aluminum Company, which was facing bankruptcy Taylor looked for a way to save the struggling company mired in depression-caused financial difficulties. He drew up a 24-word code of ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives. The 4-Way Test became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company was credited to this simple philosophy.

Herb Taylor became president of Rotary International during 1954-55. The 4-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands of ways. The message should be known and followed by all Rotarians. “Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?”


Have a great week!

Rotary Program for December 27, 2005

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ROTARY CLUB OF MANSFIELD

Tuesday, December 27, 2005


Speaker: Kerry Greene

Introduction by: Chuck Gleaves

Program: MedCentral Health and Fitness Center

Invocator: Chuck Gleaves

Greeter: Kim Harper


Merry Christmas - Happy Hanukkah - Happy Kwanza
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Salvation Army Collections Update

Once again, Rotary squashed Kiwanis! Rotary raised $3,165.12 and Kiwanis raised $2,217.55. While there obviously is some friendly competition between our clubs, it is the clients of Salvation Army who ultimately win. Thanks to all who participated!!

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CHANGE OF VENUE

Beginning on January 3rd and lasting for six weeks, the Mansfield Rotary Club will be meeting at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center along Fourth Street (near the new High School and the old Kroger’s Store. The building is the old E-City and is operated by the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. The first three meetings will be catered by Ed Pickens of Park Avenue Express Cafe and the last three weeks by Rotarian Debra Wood of Derrenberger’s Restaurant. The reason for the change is that Westbrook will be closed during this time.

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Membership is Everyone’s Responsibility

President Marge called for all current members to start the process of brining in a new member in the month of January. Remember: someone had the vision to invite you to join Rotary. You can certainly return the favor to someone else in the community. There are three things to look for in a new member which makes them eligible for membership.
Prospective members must:
hold — or be retired from — a professional, proprietary, executive, or managerial position;
have the capacity to meet the club's weekly attendance and community project participation requirements;
live or work within the locality of the club or the surrounding area.
Now don’t tell me you don’t know someone who fits that criteria to a “T.”
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Did You Know?

Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions

The Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions was adopted by the Rotary International Council on Legislation in 1989 to provide more specific guidelines for the high ethical standards called for in the Object of Rotary:

As a Rotarian engaged in a business or profession, I am expected to:
Consider my vocation to be another opportunity to serve;
Be faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country, and to the moral standards of my community;
Do all in my power to dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical standards in my chosen vocation;
Be fair to my employer, employees, associates, competitors, customers, the public, and all those with whom I have a business or professional relationship;
Recognize the honor and respect due to all occupations which are useful to society;
Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community;
Adhere to honesty in my advertising and in all representations to the public concerning my business or profession;
Neither seek from nor grant to a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship.


Have a great week!
David V. Daugherty. Email Editor

Tuesday December 20th

ROTARY CLUB OF MANSFIELD

December Program Chairman: Mike Greene
Speaker: Paul Kemerling
Program: Mansfield Art Center & Christmas
Invocator: Bob Soulen
Greeter: Kim Harper

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Canned Goods Donations

President Marge requests that all Rotarians bring in a canned food item to give to charity on Tuesday, December 20th.

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Mansfield Rotary’s 2006-2007 Elections

The membership elected the following as Officers and Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2006: President - Bill Sharp; Vice President - Arnold Haring; Secretary-Treasurer, Howard Menzel; Board of Directors, Bill Davison, Harold Davis, Skip Holmes.

Congratulations to a great team of Rotarians. Our future is secure!

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CHANGE OF VENUE

Beginning on January 3rd and lasting for six weeks, the Mansfield Rotary Club will be meeting at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center along Fourth Street (near the new High School and the old Kroger’s Store. The building is the old E-City and is operated by the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. The first three meetings will be catered by Ed Pickens of Park Avenue Express Cafe and the last three weeks by Rotarian Debra Wood of Derrenberger’s Restaurant. The reason for the change is that Westbrook will be closed during this time.

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Membership is Everyone’s Responsibility

We need new members! Did you know that you can invite a prospect to attend 3 meetings without cost to you if that person eventually joins? That’s true. Soon, a complete “how-to” get a new member kit will be emailed to all members. In the meantime, do you know someone from General Motors, Ideal Electric, Warren Rupp, 179th Air Command, Newman Technology, or other similar companies? We don’t have a member from these firms and we darn well should! Please begin to think about “your” new member. We can help…

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STRIVE

Mansfield Rotary hosted another group of Mansfield City High School students who are part of the newly formed STRIVE program there. Kudos to Veronica Groff and her STRIVE Committee for undertaking this hugely important program by providing examples of successful people interested in these high school students future well-being. The students pictured are [l to R]: Veto Swarn, Justin Greene, Monique Yelton, Ryan Gerace, Chastity Brown, Ebonie Haney, and Veronica Groff STRIVE Chairman.

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Did You Know?
Nearly 100 years after Paul Harris and his colleagues chartered the club that would become Rotary International, Rotarians continue to take pride in their history. In honor of the club that first gathered in Room 711, Rotarians have preserved the room in an extensive re-creation of the office as it existed in 1905. For several years, the club maintained the room as a shrine for visiting Rotarians. In 1989, when the Unity Building was scheduled to be demolished, Rotary's 711 Club carefully dismantled the office, salvaging the original interior, including doors and radiators. In 1993, the Board of Directors of Rotary International set aside a permanent home for the restored Room 711 on the 16th floor of RI World Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois.


Have a great week!
David V. Daugherty. Email Editor

December 13, 2005 Program

ROTARY CLUB OF MANSFIELD

Tuesday, December 13, 2005


December Program Chairman: Mike Greene

Speaker: Brian Greene

Program: Columbus Zoo

Invocator: Harry Frietchen

Greeter: Kim Harper


ROTARACT

[Info provided by Vickie Davanzo]

Two descriptions developed by the Rotaract VP, John Minniti, provide an overview of Rotaract. The students have elected a board. Their next steps include increasing membership and developing local and international service projects.

Rotaract is a new campus club affiliated with Rotary International. Rotaract clubs do many different things, but all undertake three types of activities:
1. Professional and career development of club members;
2. Leadership development of club members; and
3. Service projects, both local and international.

The ad below that was listed in the campus on-line newsletter may say it best:

ROTARACT CLUB

Interested in helping your Community???
Then Rotaract is for you!!!
If you have ever been in Key club in High School, then this is definitely for you.
Isn’t it about time you gave something back?
Help make your community a better place
Meet new people
Have fun in a loose environment where all ideas are considered.
Come and see what we are all about on Thursdays in Eisenhower 217 Noon to One

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Canned Goods Donations

President Marge requests that all Rotarians bring in a canned food item to give to charity on Tuesday, December 20th.

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Mansfield Rotary’s 2006-2007 Elections

The Nominating Committee is recommending the following slate of Officers and Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2006: President - Bill Sharp; Vice President - Arnold Haring; Secretary-Treasurer, Howard Menzel; Board of Directors (elect 3) - Bill Davison, Harold Davis, Skip Holmes.

This slate was presented to the full club on November 29th. Nominations were opened to the floor on December 6th to allow for other nominations and closed that same day. The election will be held on December 13th.

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ONTARIO ROTARY PROJECT

Ontario Rotarians are having Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s in Ontario, near Sam’s Club, Saturday, December 10th. Breakfast will start at 8:30 AM. There will be a bag of goodies for each child, a picture of each child with Santa, and all are included in the low price for breakfast. Also there are door prizes.

It is a fun event, with Ontario Golden Girls Drill Team serving breakfast. Plus it’s a worthy cause to further Ontario Rotary’s Projects to benefit others. Many area families are there as guests because they couldn’t come otherwise.

Come support this worthy project. [Submitted by Carol Au]
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Fellow Rotarian Taken Ill!

Sadly, we learned that Member Rick Riegel was been in the hospital for the past couple of weeks due to heart problems. Get well soon, Rick!

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STRIVE

Veronica Groff and Jim Schaum introduced three members of the STRIVE program from Mansfield Senior High School to the Club. Students attending this day were: Stephanie Edmiston, Justin Skeen, and Erin Raphael. It is certainly nice to see these representatives at our meeting!
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TUTORS STILL NEEDED!

Tutors are still needed in Mansfield City Elementary Schools. Voters have turned down several levy requests, so one way to make a difference is by volunteering some time to help a student or two! Walt Chaffee will be glad to talk to any Rotarian, Rotarian spouse or family member, or other volunteer about becoming engaged as a tutor. Get involved! Make a difference!! Contact Walt at wcha104003@aol.com or (419) 756-1959.
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Have a great week!
David V. Daugherty. Email Editor