Vinita Rotary Photo Album 2010

Bob Green & Janet Bedford Ring the Bell at Walmart for Craig County Salvation Army!	Vinita Rotarians Ring the Bell for Salvation Army!
Merle & Marge Dixon Ring the Bell at Walmart for Craig County Salvation Army!	Bob Hart Rings the Bell at Walmart for Craig County Salvation Army!

	"Rotary Dictionary Project"
Blue Jacket Students Receive Dictionaries from Vinita Rotary Club!	Cowboy Junction Students Receive Dictionaries from Vinita Rotary Club!
Will Rogers Students Receive Dictionaries from Vinita Rotary Club!	Will Rogers Students Receive Dictionaries from Vinita Rotary Club!
White Oak Students Receive Dictionaries from Vinita Rotary Club!	Ketchum Students Receive Dictionaries from Vinita Rotary Club!
Welch Students Receive Dictionaries from Vinita Rotary Club!

	"Rotary Library Book Project 2010"
Hall Halsell Students Receive New Library Books from Vinita Rotary Club!	Will Rogers Students Receive New Library Books from Vinita Rotary Club!

Vinita High School Choir "Blue Notes" Sing Christmas Carols for Rotary!         On December 15th, Vinita High School Choir"Blue Notes" sang Christmas Carols entertaining Vinita Rotary Club .	Rotary Guest Humane Society of Grove December 29, 2010         Rotarian of the Day Dr Jimmie Ownbey introduced Lori Follis, President of the Humane Society of Grove and Board of Directors member and Manager Lorri McPherson, holding Border Collie Carlyle . Lorri explained the mission of the society and touched the hearts of Vinita Rotarians. To learn more visit:   http://humanesocietyofgrove.com
Vinita Rotary Donates to Vinita High School FFA Program!         Vinita High School FAA Adviser Carolyn Piquet accepts a donation on December 15 of $100 from Vinita Rotary Club!	Past President Bob Green recognized as a Paul Harris Plus Four Fellow!       Bob Green, Past-President of Vinita Rotary is congratulated by President Rod Couch for his contribution to the Rotary Paul Harris Society. Bob was receognized as a Paul Harris Plus Four Fellow!
Vinita Rotary Donates to Bob McSpadden Vinita Area Red Feather Community Fund!        Vinita Red Feather Chairperson Bret Boyd accepts a $1,000 check for the Community Fund from Rotary President Rod Couch.	Vinita Rotary Donates to Salvation Army Back Pack Program!         On December 1st, Vinita Rotary donated $2,000 in food items to the Salvation Army Back Pack Program!

Barbara Howell Southern Ladies Showcases Visits Vinita Rotary Club December 1, 2010!         Rotarian of the Day Angela Martin welcomed Barbara Howell to the Rotary Luncheon on December 1, 2010. Barbara, along with her daughter and two granddaughters, birthed Southern Ladies Showcases by sweat, guts and tears. This successful business takes its rightful place in what was once, strictly a man's profession. Barbara tells her story in her book "Splinters" which Won Best Christian True-Story for 2010 from ChristianStoryTeller.com	http://splintersbook.com
New Rotarian Erin Davis Realtor Grand View Realty welcomed November 24, 2010         Rotary Club Past President Bob Green welcomed Erin Davis, Realtor Grand View Realty as a new member of Vinita Rotary Club.	Chuck Hoskin State Representative State of Oklahoma      Rotarian of the Day Jack Nichols welcomed State Representative Chuck Hoskin to the Rotary Luncheon on November 24, 2010. Representative Hoskin represents the citizens of approximately 1,400 miles surrounding Craig County Oklahoma. Representative Hoskin spoke about legislative goals and objectives for 2011/2012.
Wayne Blackmon Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc Visits Vinita Rotary Club      Rotarian of the Day Jim Sellers welcomed Wayne Blackmon of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. Luncheon on November 10, 2010. "Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and veterans through fly fishing and fly tying education and outings."	Scott Mattison Head Wrestling Coach Vinita Schools Visits Vinita Rotary Club      Rotarian of the Day Dr Jandra Mayer-Ward welcomed Scott Mattison, Head Wrestling Coach for Vinita Schools to the Rotary Luncheon on November 17, 2010. Scott's presentation include updates on the past, present and future of wrestling at all levels in Vinita Elementary, Middle and High Schools.

New Rotarian J. Lee Ehrhardt Certified Public Accountant welcomed November 3, 2010         Rotary Club Past President Bob Green welcomed J. Lee Ehrhardt, CPA as a new member of Vinita Rotary Club.	Larry Biron, Director District 6110 Medical Supplies Network Rotary Program November 3, 2010        Rotary Club President Rod Couch introduced Larry Biron, Director, District 6110 Medical Supplies Network, a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1992 to accept, collect, sort and ship donated supplies and equipment worldwide. Since inception, MSNI has averaged one 40-foot sea container each month to a developing country.
Stephanie Kohl Cubmaster Cub Scout Pack 66 of Vinita Rotary Program October 20, 2010       Rotarian of the Day Doctor Russell Kohl introduced his wife Stephanie Kohl, Cub Master of Cub Scout Pack 66 and members of the Pack, Landon Johnson, Wolf Cub, Rylan Kohn, Bear Cub and Cameron Johnson, Wolf Cub. Their very interesting program included the history and goals and objectives of Cub Scouting in Vinita and across the USA.	Roger Beals, Project Director DOCSenior Services Rotary Program October 27, 2010       Rotarian of the Day Doctor Danny Langford introduced Roger Beals, Project Director for DOCSenior Services. The focus of DOCSenior Services is to provide services that assist senior citizens in retaining their independence, enabling them to remain in their homes. Funding is through the Older Americans Act from the Grand Gateway Area Agency for Aging.
Wendy Brown, Vinita HS Drama Instructor welcomed by Rotary President Rod Couch       Rotary Club President Rod Couch introduced Wendy Brown and presented a donation to the Vinita High School Drama Club on behalf of the Vinta Rotary Club.	Dr Bruce Howell Grand River Historical Society Visits Vinita Rotary Club      Rotarian of the Day Jack Luginbuel welcomed Former Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent to the Club Luncheon on October 13, 2010. Doctor Howell painted a word picture and presented a video on the history of Oklahoma communites along the Grand River.

Leesa Dickson, Clairmore, OK Finalist, Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Visits Vinita Rotary Club September 29, 2010     Rotarian of the Day Dennis Jones & Rotary President Rod Couch welcomed State Senator John Ford and Leesa Dickson, Finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.	Amy & Chuck Hill Green Country Camp     On October 6, 2010, Rotarians of the Day David Elliott & Bill Hodge introduced Chuck Hill Director of Green Country Camp and his wife Amy of Disney, Oklahoma. Amy talked about Amy Hill Ministries and provided Christian Music while Chuck described recent successes and his vision for the Camp in the future.
Tim Williams Paul Harris Plus Two Fellow!       Tim Williams, Vinita Rotary is congratulated by President Rod Couch for his contribution to the Rotary Paul Harris Society. Tim was receognized as a Paul Harris Plus Two Multiple Award Recipient!	District Attorney Janice Steidley Visits Vinita Rotary Club     On September 22, 2010 Rotarian of the Day OB Johnston welcomed recently elected District Attorney Janice Steidly who discussed her plans, objectives and goals for Rogers, Mayes & Craig Counties.
J. Lee Ehrhardt, CPA welcomed by Rotary President Rod Couch          Rotary Club President Rod Couch introduced Certified Public Accountant J. Lee Ehrardtl who briefed members of Vinita Rotary Club on the concept of a "Fair Tax" to replace the current method of taxation in the United Statres. This legislation is currently pending in the United States Congress.	Allen Forrest Vinita High School Athletic Director Visits Vinita Rotary Club       Rotarian of the Day Bob Hart welcomed Athletic Director, Allen Forrest to the Club Luncheon on September 15, 2010. Director Forrest discussed past achievements, present expectations & future goals for the various sports activvities at Vinita High School.

	"Vinita Calf Fry 2010"

Craig Neff & Casey Davis New Rotarians August 18, 2010         Rotary Club President Rod Couch recognized Craig Neff of Route 66 Machine Works and Casey Davis, GRDA Asst General Counsel as new members of Vinita Rotary Club.	Vinita Public Schools presents a Hornet Recognition Certificate & Bannner to Vinita Rotary Club         On September 1, 2010, Rotary President Rod Couch accepted a Vinita Public School Hornet Recognition Certificate & Banner from Assistant Superintendant Pete Hiseley. Rotarians recently performed maintenance and upkeep at the Hall-Halsell Elementary Hornet's Nest Playground
New Rotarian Dr Stephanie Meissen Welcomed August 4, 2010         Rotary Club Past President Bob Green along with Jimmie Ownbey welcomed Stephanie Meissen, DO as a new member of Vinita Rotary Club. Dr Meissen is on staff at Craig General Hospital as an Emergency Room Physician.	Lt Troy Messick Vinita Police Department Small Arms Instructor Rotary Program August 18, 2010          Rotary President Rod Couch welcomed speaker of the day Lieutenant Troy Messick, Vinita Police Department Small Arms Instructor. Lt Messick discussed Concelled Hand Gun Permits in Oklahoma.

Uwe von Schamann Former OU & Miami Dolphins Kicker "It's Just a Game" _____________ ______________    Uwe von Schamann former OU & Miami Dolphin Football Star Kicker is welcomed by Amy DeVore, Club Secretary. Uwe brought to Vinita Rotary the work of The J. D. McCarty Center for children with developmental disabilities - Oklahoma's "center of excellence" in the care and treatment of children with special needs.	Craig Neff Route 66 Machine Works Rotary Program August 4, 2010          Rotarian of the Day Merle Dixon introudced a new business to Vinita and its founder Craig Neff, Route 66 Machine Works located at 211 South Wilson. Craig provides machining and fabrication utilizing a state of the art CNC Mill and Precision Lathe.
Vinita Rotary Club Rotarian of the Year Amy DeVore!    Vinita Rotarian Amy DeVore was presented the first Vinita Rotarian of the Year award by Past President Bob Green for outstanding commitment and service to the club. DeVore currently serves as Secretary. She has also served as Club President and Past President and is an active member of the board.	Wallace Williams, District 6110 Governor visits Vinita Rotary Club!   Club President Rod Couch welcomed Wallace Williams, District 6110 Governor who visited Vinita Rotary on July 21, 2010. Governor Williams discussed the focus of District 6110 in the coming year and stressed the Rotary Motto, "Service Above Self"!
Vinita Rotary Club President 2010- 2011 Rod Couch   Vinita Rotary Club - July 1, 2010  Vinita Rotary Club's new President for 2010-2011, Rod Couch (left), was inducted into office on July 1, 2010. Outgoing President Dr Bob Green received a plaque of appreciation for his dedicated leadership and service during 2009-2010.	Vinita Rotary Club Officers 2010- 2011   The Vinita Rotary Club inducted new officers for the 2010-2011 year on Wednesday. They include, front row, from left, Bob Young, sergeant-at-arms, Terry Shambles, president-elect, Angela Martin, board member/public relations director, Linda Scott, treasurer, Joe Gardner, board member/club service director, back row, Rod Couch, president, Bob Green, past-president, Jim Sellers, board member/club administration director, and Jimmie Ownbey, board member/membership director. Not pictured were Amy DeVore, secretary, Bud Ronsse, board member/Rotary Foundation director, and David Elliott, board member/webmaster.   --

Rotarian Grant Burget recognized as Paul Harris Fellow!       Grant Burget, Vinita Rotary is congratulated by President Bob Green for his contribution to the Rotary Paul Harris Society. Grant was receognized as a Paul Harris Fellow Award Recipient!	Vinta Rotarian's Clean Up Hornet's Nest!         Rotarian's cleaning up the Hornet's Nest. AmyDeVore with daughter Emily, Rod Couch with son Conner, Chris Barlass, EddyAllensworth, David Cusick, Kelli Boland and Bob Green.
\      Samuel Ziara, Scientist with Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) visited Vinita Rotary on May 26, 2010!        During the weekly luncheon meeting of the Vinita Rotary Club, Samuel Ziara Scientist with Ecosystems Management discussed the ecology of Grand Lake and associated waterways.	Rotarian Bud Ronsse recognized as Paul Harris Benefactor!       Bud Ronsse, Vinita Rotary is congratulated by President Bob Green for his contribution to the Rotary Paul Harris Society. Ed was receognized as a Paul Harris Benefactor for contributing to the Rotary Foundation Permanent Fund
Juvenile Detention Center Special Education Specialists Hugh DeLozier & Alicia Lancaster       Special Education Specialists Hugh DeLozier and Alicia Lancaster of the Craig County Juvenile Detention Center located in Vinita briefed Rotarians on educational programs offered for incarcerated youth.	Vinita Rotary Donates to American Red Cross "Heroes" Program!          Michele Fraley, Director of Regional American Red Cross and Vinita Rotary Club member accepts a $300.00 check for the ARC "Heroes" Program from Bob Green, Rotary President.   --

Three New Rotarians CJ Elliott - Michele Fraley & David Luginbuel !         Rotary members David Elliott, Amy DeVore and Rod Couch welcomed new Rotarians CJ Elliott, Michele Fraley and David Luginbuel to the Vinita Rotary Club, May 12, 2010.	Vinita Rotary Awards College Scholarships to Vinita Seniors Holly Bates & Abi Day!        Rotary President Bob Green congratulates Holly Bates who was awarded a $1,000 four-year renewable scholarship and Abi Day who received a one-time $1,000 scholarship.
Vinita Rotary Club & Craig General Hospital donates Copy Paper to Vinita Elementary Schools!         Assisting with Vinita School's budget shortage, the Vinita Rotary Club joined with Craig General Hospital donating 100 reams of copy paper to Will Rogers Elementary School and Hall-Halsell Elementary School.     \	Grand Gateway Economic Development Association Guest of Vinita Rotary!        Rotary President Bob Green welcomes Edward Crone, Executive Director of Grand Gateway Economic Development Association which oversees senior services, nursing homes, community development and the Pelivan Transportation Service for the following Oklahoma counties - Rogers, Ottawa, Washington, Delaware, Mayes and Craig.
Rotary Radio Night Monday April 26, 2010       Rotary Radio Night is alive and well. A huge thank you to Dee Robison and all who helped sell ads. Another big thank you to Bill Hodge for hosting the event again this year. Thanks to members OB, Jess, Gordon, Don, Eddy, Tim, Danny, The Mayor, Kelli and Dee for their DJ duties. Kelli brought some special snacks to make sure we did not suffer from hypoglycemia. All in all, Rotary Radio Night was a huge success.	SERVICE ABOVE SELF  "Community Clean-Up Day" Saturday May 1, 2010       Rotarians volunteer their time to help pick up trash and use their trucks & trailers to haul off items for residents who are unable to do so themselves. A perfect opportunity to practice the Rotary motto of SERVICE ABOVE SELF as Rotarians help others in the community!    --

New Rotarian David Kusick Welcomed April 21, 2010         Rotary Club President Elect Rod Couch welcomed David Kusick as a new member of Vinita Rotary Club.	Rotary Guest Humane Society of Grove April 28, 2010         Rotarian of the Day Janet Bedford introduced Lori Follis, President of the Humane Society of Grove Board of Directors holding Bone age 18 months and Manager Lorri McPherson, holding Firestar born February 7. Lorri explained the mission of the society and touch the hearts of Vinita Rotarians. To learn more visit:   http://humanesocietyofgrove.com
During Rotary Literacy Month, Vinita Rotary Club donated books to Cherokee Nation for distribution to Day Care Centers in observance of Read Across America Month!         Participating in the donation of books to Cherokee Nation were Rotarian Jim Sellers, Bud Ronssee, Jimmie Ownbey and Don Daniels, Cherokee Nation representative Lisa Evans, Oklahoma State Grange members Jerry Taylor and Dee Proctor, Rotarians Linda Scott and Bob Green, Cherokee Nation representative Margaret Machell and Rotarians Joe Gardner and Rod Couch.   \	Vinita Fire Department Captain Kevin Wofford Rotary Program April 21, 2010          Rotary President Bob Green welcomed Kevin Wofford, Vinita Fire Department. Captain Wofford presented an update on Fire Protection Programs in Vinita and the surrounding area.   V      http://vinitafire.com
Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy Rotary Program April 7, 2010 National Sales Manger Dynah Korhummel         Rotary President Bob Green welcomed Dynah Korhummel, National Sales Manager with Vet-Stem, Regenerative Veterinary Medicine. Dynah presented a special program on Stem Cell Therapy for Animals.	Vinita Rotary Club donates Copy Paper to Vinita High School         Assisting with Vinita High School's budget shortage, the Vinita Rotary Club donated 100 reams of copy paper. Participating were Senior Rotarian Morgan Maxey, Assistant Principle Allen Forrest, Rotarians Angela Martin and Rod Couch and Senior Rotarian Dakota Whitworth.     ------------ ------------

Club Secretary Amy DeVore Emily DeVore & Nick DeVore A Paul Harris Fellowship Family!       Amy DeVore, Vinita Rotary Secretary Daughter Emily & Son Nick, recently recognized as Paul Harris Fellows. Amy was recognized as a Plus Five Multiple Award Recipient! Emily & Nick recently joined "Mom" through a family contribution to the charitable work of Rotary International!	Vinita High School Championship Girl's Basketball Team "The Lady Hornets"       Coaches Scott Reed & Tony Rosebrough introduced Vinita High School Senior Girls Basketball Team to the Vinita Rotary Club during the luncheon meeting on March 24, 2010. The Lady Hornets are all time school record holders
Renie Doherty, District 6110 Assistant Governor visits Vinita Rotary Club     Renie Doherty, District 6110 Assistant Governor visited Vinita Rotary on March 10, 2010 and discussed the Rotary Endowment Fund encouraging members to participate and remember Rotary in their estate planning.	New Rotarians Grant Burget & Kelli Boland         Rotary Club President Bob Green, welcomes Grant Burget & Kelli Boland as new members of Vinita Rotary Club.
Vinita City Manager Charlie Enyard briefs Vinita Rotary!         Vinita City Manager Charlie Enyard presented chalenges faced by the City of Vinita during the ongoing economic recession and solutions being considered!	Rotarian Ed DeLozier recognized as Paul Harris Fellow!        Ed DeLozier, Vinita Rotary is congratulated by President Bob Green for his contribution to the Rotary Paul Harris Society. Ed was receognized as a Paul Harris Award Recipient!     ------------ ------------

Rotary Club President Bob Green welcomes Chuck Hoskins, Jr Cherokee Nation Tribal Council!        Chuck Hoskins, Jr of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council presented educational programs and healthcare plans and objectives for member of the Cherokee Nation during 2010-2012.	Tim Williams Paul Harris Plus One Fellow!        Tim Williams, Vinita Rotary is congratulated by President Bob Green for his contribution to the Rotary Paul Harris Society. Tim was receognized as a Paul Harris Plus One Multiple Award Recipient!
Vinita Rotary Club, Craig County Health Department and Craig General Hospital join to provide immunization packets to parents of all infants born at our local hospital!	Rotary Club Membership Chair Jimmie Ownbey Paul Harris Plus Fellow!        Jimmie Ownbey, Vinita Rotary MembershipChair is congratulated by President Bob Green for his continuing contribution to the Rotary Paul Harris Society. Bud was receognized as a Paul Harris Plus Multiple Award Recipient!
President Bob Green with Guest Vinita High School Principal Rusty Rankin!         Vinita High School Principal Rusty Rankin guest of Vinita Rotary Feb 17 - Topic of the day "Vinita High School State of the Union & the concept of a new State of the Art High School!"	Rotary Club Foundation Chair Bud Ronsse Paul Harris Plus Eight Fellow!         Bud Ronsse, Vinita Rotary Foundation Chair is congratulated by President Bob Green for his continuing contribution to the Rotary Paul Harris Society. Bud was receognized as a Paul Harris Plus Eight Multiple Award Recipient!     ------------ ------------

Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest participants and winners.         From left, Holly Bates, first place, Annalee Beisly, second place, Ashton Morris, third place, and Trever Carreon, participant, with Rotary Club members/judges Joe Gardner and Jim Sellers.	President Bob Green with Guest Vinita School Superintendent Jim Palmer!       Vinita School Superintendent Jim Palmer guest of Vinita Rotary Feb 10. Topic of the day "The State Budget and it's effect on the Vinita School District!"
Club President Bob Green Paul Harris Plus Three Fellow!       Bob Green, Vinita Rotary President is congratulated by Rotarian Bob Young for his continuing contributions to the Rotary Paul Harris Society. Bob was receognized as a Paul Harris Plus Three Multiple Award Recipient!	Rotary Float 2010 Winner Tournament Volunteers' Trophy!       Th theme was "A Cut Above the Rest," the Rotary Float's theme was "Service Above the Rest." The Rose Parade is viewed by about 300 million people from over 200 countries on New Year's Day. GREAT publicity for Rotary!
New Rotarian Rex Walk, FACHE CEO, Craig General Hospital       Sponsored by James Brasel & welcomed on January 6, 2010 as a new Rotarian and member of the Vinita Rotary Club by Bob Green, Club President!	Vinita Rotary Contributes to Vinita Red Feather Campaign!     Bret Boyd, Chairman of Vinita Red Feather accepts a donation from Rotary Treasurer Linda Scott in support of Community Charitable Programs!   ------------ ------------