February is World Understanding Month

For this month of February, let us focus on the importance of goodwill and understanding for peace in a world that is filled with conflict and intolerance.  It is a time for all of us to pause and consider how we are pursuing Rotaryís Fourth Avenue of Service – International Service.  Itís our international service coupled with our international fellowship that will do the most good in building a more peaceful tomorrow.  As humans, and as Rotarians, we were born to shine as a beacon of hope!  We must let our light shine throughout the world.  Rotary welcomes all men and women and invites them to get their arms around the spirit of ìService Above Selfî and stand proud and live by the high ethical standards of the Four Way Test, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, or political affiliation.  Rotary shares the value of the entire human family and seeks to bring peace by creating world understanding. Rotarians around the world practice tolerance and focus on the aspects of humanity that make us one.  This quality is the miracle of Rotary especially in a world that is filled with spoil sports that often practice intolerance and seek to point out our differences.  Rotarians throughout the world enjoy fellowship and friendship at meetings such as the Rotary International Convention and the International Assembly which create watersheds for a lifetime, flying in the face of the stereotypical stories often portrayed by the media.  All of this runs parallel with the efforts of too many who aim to separate our oneness as the human family.  The strength of Rotary is that we go about our role in building peace and world understanding in a quiet and confident way which is evident as we respond to human needs with projects that serve people with whom we have nothing in common other than the love and respect we have because we were born to shine and are happy to share this world with all others.   President Ron Peterson

 

WelcomeÖ

PROGRAM

 

Rotarian of the Day: Jim Sellers

 

Jim and Diana Sellers live on Grand Lake where, since July of 2004, they have owned and operated both the The Artichoke restaurant and The Potting Shed, an adjoining garden area, where Diana grows the vegetables and herbs used in some of their specialty dishes during the growing season. Jim has over 30 years of experience in the food industry that has taken him to Kansas City, St. Louis, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City where he ran the largest catering service in the area. Jim has served as the Executive Director of the Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce since January of 2008. Jim joined the Vinita Rotary Club in 2004 and was sponsored by Dave Hubbs.

 

 

Todayís Program

 

Todayís speaker will be our own Bud Ronsse. Bud will deftly explain all the ins and outs of the market and how not to lose your shirt. He will explain how the banking bailout is really a good deal. Finally, he will disclose the true meaning of life, all in 20 minutes. You do not want to miss this presentation.

 

 

 

Quote of the Day

ìWhen you retire you only need 3 jobs.î JSellers

 

Rotarian of the Day Schedule

ROD and Weekly programs.

Please be sure to note your ROD date and get me an updated bio and your program particulars as early as possible. I need this at least one week in advance.

Senior Rotarians

Hillary Kidd and Brooke Owen are Senior Rotarians for the month of February. This is their last meeting. Be sure to thank them for coming.

ìI hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man."

--George Washington,
1st U.S. president

 

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