MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIACLUB MEMBERS 2012-13 OFFICERS
Archer, Mark, P
Archer, Wendy, P
Ayres, Burton
Barlow, Keith, *, P+2
Baugh, Franklin
Becker, Robin Long
Bell, Lisa
Bentley, Lacy
Black, William, O
Bragg, April
Brooks, Karen, *, P+1
Brown, Scott
Buice, Carl, P
Burner, Terri
Chandler, Lynwood F., *, P+2
Clark, George, O, P, W
Cleveland, Michael
Cooper, John, *, H, P+1, W
Dean, Paul
Dennis, Lee, H, P
Dyer, Tara
Eberhardt, Ken, P
Ennis, Charles, *, H, P+2, W
Eubanks, James A., P+1
Ferguson, John, *, P+2
Fontenot, Renée, P+2
Gandy, Al, H, P+1
Geeter, Shane
Gray, Jeff, *, P+1
Hall, Ed, *, P+8, T, W
Jarrett, Barry
Johnson, Jim, *, P, W
Jones, Justin
Jones, Paul
Kennedy, Terry
Kenyon, Larry
Leavitt, Halsey, P+1
Marcott, Dick, P
Marsh, Deborah
Massey, Merritt, P
Matthews, Billy
McRee, Jerry
Mullis, Larry
Murphey, Jr., Bobby, O, P
Oliver, Brad, *, P+1, T, W
Owens, Wes, P
Parker, Ace, P, W
Perrin, Tom, *
Pope, Henry
Poyner, Laura
Probst, David, P
Purvis, Charles, H
Reese, Tom, *, H
Reynolds, Troy
Roberts, Mike, P+1
Schulte, Carlee
Staton, Wendell , O
Stephens, Nolan, P*
Stewart, Randy, *, P+1
Thorn, Claude
Thompson, Laura, P
Tyson, Greg, P
Usery, Melvin, P
Van Horn, Fred, *, P+2, W
Watson, Sam, *, LtGo, P+1, T, W
Whipple, Fielding, *, P
Williams, Bert
Williams, Cameron
CODE REFERENCEPast President, Milledgeville Rotary - *
Past President, Other Club - O
Past Lieutenant Governor - LtGo
Past District Governor - Go
Paul Harris Fellow - P
Will Watt Fellow - WHonorary Member - HHue Thomas Fellow - T
Laura Thompson - President [email protected]
Jeff Gray - Past [email protected]
Bobby Murphey Jr- President [email protected]
Halsey Leavitt - [email protected]
Michael Cleveland - [email protected]
Dick Marcott - MembershipMembership Development • Orientation
Red Badge Program • RetentionVocational Service • Classifications
Mark Archer- Club AdministrationFellowship Activities • Programs • Welcome Desk
Fundraising [email protected]
Renée J. Fontenot - Service ProjectsCommunity Service • Youth Service • GRSP
Wendy Archer - The Rotary FoundationInternational Service • Rotary Foundation GivingRotary Foundation Programs (EREY & CART)
Gary SmithGovernor - District 6920 - Milledgeville
Ron Burton - President - Rotary InternationalOne Rotary Center
1560 Sherman AvenueEvanston, IL 60201-3698
2013-2014Established 1937
P.O. Box 1472Milledgeville, Georgia 31059-1472
www.milledgevillerotary.org
CLUB 4205 • DISTRICT 6920
THE FOUR WAY TEST(1) Is it the TRUTH?
(2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?(3) Will it build GOOD WILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
(4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
TODAY’S MEETINGOctober 10
Sammy HallUpdate on the state of
Baldwin County
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
October 17-Ken VanceUpdate on the city/county unification
October 24 - Mark WilliamsCommissioner of the Department of
Natural Resources
ROTARIAN OF THE DAYClaude Thorn
Oct 17 David Probst
Oct 24 Deborah Marsh
October 3
Corporal Josh Copelan of the GADepartment of Natural Resourcesspoke extensively on local activity
and the measures taken throughoutthe summer to keep injuries andfatalities at a minimum. He also
shared information on the many spe-cial teams the GA DNR keep ready
for anything and everything.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
VISITINGROTARIANSFred Godin - Gray Club
MILLEDGEVILLE ROTARY - October 10, 2013 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL NEWS
DEFINITION OF ROTARYRotary is an organization of business andprofessional leaders united worldwide,who provide humanitarian service, encour-age high ethicalstandards in all vocations,and help build goodwill and peace in theworld. There are approximately 1.2 millionRotarians, members of 31,936 Rotary clubsin 166 countries. Rotary is not a politicalorganization, but all Rotarians are vitallyconcerned with everything pertaining togood citizenship and the election of goodmen and women to public office. Rotary isnot a charitable organization, yet its activi-ties exemplify the charity and the sacrificesthat one should expect from people whobelieve that they have a responsibility tohelp others. Rotary is not a religious organ-ization, but it is built on those eternal prin-ciples that have served as the moral com-pass for people throughout the ages.
OBJECT OF ROTARYThe object of Rotary is to encourageand foster the ideal of service as abasis of worthy enterprise throughthe development of acquaintance asthe opportunity for service, the pro-motion of high ethical standards inbusiness and professions, throughservice in one’s personal, business,and community life, and theadvancement of internationalunderstanding, goodwill, and peace.
ROTARY INTERNATIONALMISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Rotary International is to sup-port its member clubs in fulfilling the Object ofRotary by:• Fostering unity among member clubs;• Strengthening and expanding Rotary around
the world;• Communicating worldwide the work of
Rotary; and• Providing a system of international
administration.
ONGOING MAKE-UP OPPORTUNITIES(1) Sponsoring a new member. (2) Volunteering at a local school. (3) Visiting another Rotary Club. (4) Earn one make-up per quarter by visiting the e-club at www.rotaryeclubone.org and taking the “test.” Print the receipt and give it to Club Secretary Halsey Leavitt. (5) Attend a Rotary Board meeting. (6) Attend monthly breakfast meeting.
ROTARY WEBSITESMilledgeville Rotary: www.milledgevillerotary.org District 6920: www.rotarydistrict6920.net Rotary International: www.rotary.org
GUESTSTim Perrin - Tom Perrin
Michael Curtis – Renee Fontenot
RICH BERTOLIMEMORIAL CART FUND
$615 YTD CART $105280
50/50 CLUBPot: $152800
2 CARDS LEFT!!–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ABSENTEESArcher, Archer, Burke, Burner, Dyer,
Geeter, Gray, Hall, Jarrett, Jones,P.,Kennedy, Kenyon, Marsh, McRee,Parker, Schulte, Staton, Stephens,
Stewart,Van Horn, Williams,C
RECENT MAKE-UPOPPORTUNITIES
Morning Make Up Meeting: Archer M,Archer W, Burner, Chandler, Dean,
Ferguson, Gray, Jarrett, Leavitt,Stewart, Tyson, Watson
Reality Check: Watson 4, Kennedy,Tyson, Mullis, Chandler 2, Thompson,
Buice, StephensSticker Party: Fontenot, Leavitt,
Marsh, Thompson
USED MAKE UPSFerguson – Banked
Fontenot – River Clean-UpPoyner – Gray Club
It’s been more than twoyears since the last polio casewas reported in Côte d’lvoire.Time enough for people tobecome complacent aboutimmunizations. But thatwould be a mistake – apotentially deadly mistake.
“The public sometimesdoesn’t understand why, afterso many rounds of polioimmunization, they are stillbeing asked to bring theirchildren to the immunizationpost,” says Marie-IrèneRichmond-Ahoua, chair ofRotary’s National PolioPlusCommittee in Côte d’lvoire.
As a long-time advocatefor polio eradication,Richmond-Ahoua knows youcan’t let up against thistenacious and cripplingdisease. With Nigeria one ofthree remaining polio-endemic countries, thepossibility of fresh outbreaksin Côte d’lvoire is a constantthreat. The only way to keepthe poliovirus out of thecountry are regularimmunizations of all childrenunder age five.
During NationalImmunization Days (NIDs) inApril, thousands ofvolunteers and healthworkers, together withRotary and Rotaractmembers, canvassed thestreets throughout thecountry in search of childrento immunize. They traveledfrom house to house knockingon doors in shantytowns andrural villages. But gainingentrance to these homesrequired another round ofconvincing.
“Côte d’lvoire has just
experienced a conflict andpeople are still cautious.They don’t want to open theirdoor to just anyone,” saysRichmond-Ahoua. But oncethey see the polio T-shirtsand hats that Rotary clubssupply to identifyvaccinators, she says theyfeel safe opening their doors.
Communication is also keyto mobilizing public support.Rotary members use themedia, television, radio, andeven griots, African tribalstorytellers, to encourageparticipation in
immunizations. As a result,7.5 million children receivedtwo drops of oral poliovaccine, along with vitamin Asupplements and de-wormingtablets, during the NIDs.
Supplementaryimmunization campaigns likethis one are part of thecomprehensive 2013-18 PolioEradication and EndgameStrategic Plan. The planoutlines what is needed toeradicate all polio disease by2018. In June the Bill &Melinda Gates Foundationannounced a new fundraisingagreement with Rotary. Ifsuccessful, the campaign,which matches donationstwo-to-one (up to $35 millionper year), will help raise $525million for polio eradication.
“Polio eradication is notan option, it’s an obligation,”Richmond-Ahoua says.“When you consider what’sbeen done in Côte d’lvoire,despite the many obstacleswe’ve faced, you are deeplyconvinced that polio willsoon be eradicated.”
OPENING THE DOOR TO POLIO ERADICATIONUPCOMINGACTIVITIES
Rotary Roasters CommunitySocial – Friday, Oct 18
RR Competing in BBQ Contest –Saturday, Oct 19
(OPPORTUNITY TO SELL RAFFLE TICKETS BOTH DAYS)
Dictionary Project –week of Oct 21
Sign-up for schools next week.
Rotary Roasters Support –October 18
Thanks to all who have committedto support the BBQ Team this
year! Remember too that this is awonderful community event wherewe can all enjoy food and fellow-ship, and help folks to see what
being a Rotarian is about!–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––SUPER RAFFLE UPDATEWe will be working hard to sell
tickets at the BBQ area andthroughout the Deep Roots
Festival next weekend. Bring your tickets to sell!
BIG NEWS SO FAR…We are 7 members away
from achieving EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year)!!!
Volunteers show a woman in Azuretti a pamphlet on polio and de-worming,part of the public awareness campaign to boost participation.