Membership Minute

Gary Frey from the District 6560 Membership Committee joined us today for our regular meeting.  We also have visiting Rotarian TR Jacks from the Avon club joining us as well.  Neal Pearcy gave a pin for bringing in a new member to Ron B. for sponsoring Bill Barfield.

When Gary took the floor, he shared with us his Rotary story.  Gary's path is one that lead to Rotary.   His expierence with Carmel Fun Fest (Rotary Sponsored Event) lead him to finding a group that could offer supprot in his life.  Gary went on to suggest that asking someone to join the club is the best way to encourage someone to sign up.  The best line that I took from Gary was, "You could really add something to our organization!", when asking someone to visit our club.  One of the last things that Gary memtioned was that he thought that our club was very FUN!!!! and it is Fun.  Lets ask others to join in on the FUN!.  Coming off of Gary's talk, please make an effort to ask someone to join us this week for Rotary.

Saturday, I had fun at the Rotary Leadership Institute.  Past DG Nancy Madru was one of the leaders of several discussions about Rotary and the Foundation.  We had Rotarians that had been members from 3 months and some that had been members for 55 years.  Everybody was there to learn about Rotary and share in the fellowship.


 Seth "The Commissioner" Cromer,  is comfortable in his masculinity with using a PINK laptop to input Rotary Teams picks for Fantasy Football.  12 Rotarians joined in on the fun last night.  The Four Way Test was no where to be found.... It was all for one last night.  We might be friends on Thursday, but NOT during Draft.  Smash talking and Wine might lead to some regrets when the season starts.  We will try to give a weekly update at our regular meetings.

This weeks program host is Ron Monts.  Please make an effort to ask someone that you think will make a good Rotarian to join us this week.

I am all EARS

There is more or less corn in Indiana.  Jon MeDugle was Thursday's program chair and introduced Doug Whicker.  Doug is one of the Whicker boys.  And his family is well known in the county and the Ag business.  Doug talked to us about the challenges of the farmers during this drought.  It is not just about lower yields, but also what corn there is has been infected with viruses that can get a whole truckload of corn rejected at the elevator.  The red in the corn in the picture on the left is an example of this virus in the corn.  Doug went on to answer questions from Rotarians about the drought, farm insurance, and yield.

Saturday night, Rotarians fulled the streets of Downtown Danville to enjoy the sound of Hoosier Beetles.  Headliners Timm Grimm and Jenny DeVoe rocked the show.  Frozen bananas were wonderful treats for the show goers. Rotary is always well represented at these events.

You can go online to register for the fall District Conference in West Lafayette.  Go to www.rotary6560.org

Aug. 23rd, Gary Frey, District Membership Chair, will be our guest speaker.  Gary will give us update about the District and what other clubs are doing to attract quality Rotarians.

Trip to Brazil

Amy Elliott introduced Clayton Sagar.  Clayton was an exchange student that went to Brazil to study for a year.  Clayton mentioned that one of the biggest challenges was that upon arrival in Brazil, that his host family did not speak English and he did not speak any Portuguese.  We were all impressed when Clayton said he was speaking in Portuguese in just a few short months.  Clayton feels that the experience has helped him be a better leader and feel that he can accomplish much more having had this experience.  He will be headded back to classes here in Danville today. 
Announcements: 
Seth is looking for participates for Fantasy Football.  Let us know if you are in.  This is a good time.
You can now sign up for the fall District Conference at Purdue.  Visit WWW.rotary6560.org  for details.

The Natives are Restless...

There are few people who really get into their work.  We had the pleasure to hear from two such people on Thursday.  Leading us off was Pastor Bill Barfield.  As one of the newest members of the club, Bill gave his ten minutes of fame.  He treated us to the path that he traveled to become the pastor of the Episcopalian church here in Danville.  Crocks and flocks are Bill's motto.  I am sure that Sunday is just as entertaining as his speach today.

Bill introduced Brandon Doub.  Brandon spent time studying native american indians in the southwest United States.  Brandon was able to witness native american traditions that few Angloes get to see.  Our club helped sponsor his trip.  He will be going back to school this fall and has already lined up a teaching job of 6th graders.  I am sure that his love and expierence of the Southwest will serve him well.

Doug Catt and Terry Kessinger asked Karen Houk to come and speak to the club about Sycamore Services and Tiki Time their signature event that will take place next week.  You can still register on line HERE.

The district has opened up the porthole to register for the district conference at Purdue.  You can register here.    There is a special price by registering before Aug. 26th.



Just a reminder that the board has approved our permanent change to North Salem State Bank.  See you all on Thursday.