Meeting Notes for June 24th

Blessings to you, Sub-West!

We had another great meeting this week! What a way to end the Rotary year. Bill Sheffield got us started with a groaner. Harry Tuttle led us in Prayer, followed by Tom Johnson with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Charlie Haas with the 4-Way Test.

This is my last update as President of Sub-West. I extended my thanks to the club for all the support given to me this year. I also thanked the Leadership Team for getting the job done. We have been blessed and have been a blessing to others.

Happy Dollars were started by Patrice Whitten and her excitement over PJC being changed to Pensacola State College. Ferdie Salomon II was happy the US is in the Final 16 in soccer. Jane White shared her joy over her son being home from Czechoslovakia. Bill Cleary was happy to report Rodrigo’s party was a success and his appreciation to all those who came out. PDG Paul Parks was happy to have his wife, and Honorary Rotarian, Jinny with him. Guest speaker Leah Daugherty happily reported her husband was graduating from Marine Pilot Training. Heidi was jubilant over the grand opening of her new USO facility. Regina Baniakas was happy to invite everyone to the Open House at her new location on Friday.

Johnny Fayard introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting Sub-West were my son Alex Lambert; John & Lynn Berry, guests of Bill Sheffield; and Virginia Parks, wife of Paul Parks. Visiting Rotarians included Bob Campbell from Five Flags; and Gene Killinger from Downtown.

We celebrated Rotarian Anniversaries this week with Reed Eubanks (16 years), Brett Parra (7 years), Johnny Fayard (2 years), and Honorary Rotarian (and girlfriend of the president) Suki Lambert (1 year).

Fist Full of Dollars
I was happy to report the fundraiser will be bringing in about $15,000 in total donations collected! After the prize money is given, we will net about $5,000. I appreciate the tremendous effort of the Fundraising Committee and the leadership of Patrice Whitten and Laverne Baker. I’m also thankful to all those who put their best effort into the project. It was a good result for our first time using this method of fundraising.

The Woolly Booger was PDG Wayne Etheredge who serenaded us with a song about a new Cadillac.

Tom Johnson had the winning raffle ticket and drew the four of spades from a deck with only 25 cards in it to miss a pot worth $997. We all felt bad.

The program was Pace Rotarian Leah Daugherty from the Bay Area Food Bank who shared how this organization works and the projects it is involved in.

Next week there will be no regular lunch meeting. We will hold our Change of Command that day starting at 6:00pm at the Saenger Theatre. We will be in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor in the new addition to the building. The easiest entrance will be from Intendencia Street. You can take the stairway or the elevator just inside the doors to the left. If you need transportation to and from the event, please let me know.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meetng Notes for June 17th

Hello Sub-West!

We had another great meeting this week! Wes Nicholls got us started with a groaner. Bill Sheffield led us in Prayer, followed by new Sub-Wester TJ Edwards with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and new Sub-Wester Kirk Waters with the 4-Way Test.

I had our Long-Term Exchange Student, Rodrigo Lima, come forward. He thanked the club for sponsoring him and let everyone know he had a wonderful experience. We also extended thanks to Charles & Nina Howard and Mike & Susie Marshall for sharing their homes with Rodrigo.

Happy Dollars were started by Bill Spain who is happy to be in Pensacola and also happy the RI International Conference will be taking place next week. Charlie Peppler had 3 happy dollars and was happy to report his father’s 90th birthday, his mother-in-law turning 90, and his son coming home June 21st. Al Swann expressed his joy over selling BP just in time. Mike Woods was happy to share celebrating his 59th wedding anniversary. John Stein was happy to be back from Washington DC.

Jack Brown introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting Sub-West were Peyton Parra, daughter of Brett Parra; Stephanie Gregory, granddaughter of Don Gregory; John Voleppe, Amalie Ostertag, and Elery Ostertag, guests of Bobbye Carroll. Visiting Rotarians included Charles Howard, Richard Peterson, and Dan Livingston from Pensacola North; and Bob Rogers, Fred Sitten, Roger MacDonald, and David Stafford from Downtown.

We celebrated Rotarian Anniversaries this week with Ken Pfeiffer (36 years), Romesh Canekeratne (18 years), Bill Ramsey (11 years), and Bob Bothfeld (9 years).

Fist Full of Dollars
All Donations need to be in by Thursday, June 24th!
The following incentives are available to anyone collecting donations for the fundraiser.
Top Donation Collectors
1st Place - $300 gift card from Wal-Mart
2nd Place - $200 gift card from Wal-Mart
3rd Place - $100 gift card from Wal-Mart
Beat Rick on most tickets – additional $100 (I’m at 37 so far)
If you collected the donation for the winning ticket - $100 (doesn’t matter how many sold)
For every 8 donations collected – 1 free admission to Change of Command ($25 value)

The Woolly Booger was Bill Cleary with trivia from the USMC (University of Science, Music, and Culture).

Kirk Waters had the winning ticket (again) and drew the five of clubs from a deck with only 26 cards in it to miss a pot worth $970.

The program was Dr. Ed Meadows with an update on what is happening at PJC.

Next week’s program will be Leah Daugherty from the bay Area Food Bank.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for June 3rd

Hey Sub-West!

We had another great meeting this week! Win Boyles got us started with a groaner. Moses Atwood led us in Prayer, followed by new Sub-Wester Kirk Waters with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Jane White with the 4-Way Test.

I berated inspired the crowd to get involved with the Fist Full of Dollars Fundraiser. People are now looking forward to me talking about it each week with giddy anticipation.

Happy Dollars were started by Bill Cleary who has been to the beach every weekend with his daughter. Bob Bothfeld shared the joy of his grandson getting married. Jerold Hall took the floor for three dollars to tell us of his daughter’s K-4 graduation, and his other daughter’s stellar achievements in elementary school, and that Tracy Dickerson is moving closer to us and will be in Foley. Visiting AG Leon Hirsh hopes Sub-West is successful in its fundraiser so it can support the Costa Rica Backpack Project next year. Paul Parks was happy to share he has been a Rotarian with perfect attendance since 1972. Ronnie Arnold shared his thanks for the people who came to Hallmark & Yniestra Elementary School’s Field Days. Ervin Byrd was happy to see Rosie Mendoza (guest speaker team) at Sub-West. Ferd Salomon III happily reported his wife is done with chemo! Also, his son has achieved the rank of Navy lieutenant. Bill Spain spent Memorial Day morning at Wall South. He also mentioned Harry Tuttle’s father, Robert Tuttle, was one of the first troops killed in Vietnam and we need to remember these fine defenders of our nation who gave the ultimate sacrifice. John Stein was happy to report he was back from his oldest granddaughter’s graduation. Johnny Fayard was happy to see visitor Mark Stark at Sub-West. And Kirk Waters had a happy dollar because he has known Mac & Far Parker for many years and he’s happy to be in Sub-West with Mac.

PP Bill Cleary introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting Sub-West were Taylor and Travis Carroll, guest of grandfather Reed Eubanks; Christine Reeder, guest of Charlie Hindman; Mark Stark, guest of Ervin Byrd; and Ben Marshall, guest of Mike Marshall. Visiting Rotarians included AG Leon Hirsh from Pensacola North and Gary Sammons from Downtown.

We celebrated Rotarian Anniversaries this week with PDG Wayne Etheredge (28 years), Jim Holifield (20 years), and Justin Beck (4 years).

Fist Full of Dollars
The following incentives are available to anyone collecting donations for the fundraiser.
Top Donation Collectors
1st Place - $300 gift card from Wal-Mart
2nd Place - $200 gift card from Wal-Mart
3rd Place - $100 gift card from Wal-Mart
Beat Rick on most tickets – additional $100 (I’m at 25 so far)
If you collected the donation for the winning ticket - $100 (doesn’t matter how many sold)
For every 8 donations collected – 1 free admission to Change of Command ($25 value)

The Woolly Booger was Heidi Blair who gave us a lesson on the Rotary Long-term Exchange Student Program. I probably said that wrong and owe some additional money.

Kirk Waters had the winning ticket and drew the three of hearts from a deck with only 28 cards in it to miss a pot worth $876.

The program was Melinda Crawford, Director of the Pensacola Airport who gave us and update on recent construction and improvements at the airport.

Next week’s program will be Junior Achievement.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for May 27th

Greetings Sub-West!

We had a jolly good meeting this week! Bobbye Carroll got us started with a groaner. Bill Cleary led us in Prayer, followed by Kat Davis with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Jerold Hall with the 4-Way Test.

I gave an update on Leon Starr and let everyone know he is improving. He’s not out of the woods yet, but the aggressive cancer treatment is working.

Happy Dollars were started by Bill Spain who encouraged us to remember what Memorial Day means. Moses Atwood was happy the fugitive he guaranteed bail for was caught in Georgia. Charlie Hass was happy his son was in town from California for his 10th class reunion. Mike Marshall shared his happiness to have all three of his sons home at the same time. Ed Holt celebrated his wife Cindy’s achievement of completing her master’s degree from UWF. Heidi Blair complained was happy about today being her 5th Rotary meeting this week.

Ed Holt introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting Rotarians included Dan Livingston from Pensacola North; Betty Roberts and RP Doyle from Downtown; Steven Barry from Cantonment; and Leah Daugherty from Pace.

We celebrated Rotarian Anniversaries this week with Ed Holt (26 years) and John Boivin (3 years).

Fist Full of Dollars
The Fundraising Committee has added another incentive to the fundraiser. Anyone who collects donations for 8 tickets will receive a free admission ticket to the Change of Command dinner at the Saenger Theatre. Multiples of 8 get multiple free Change of Command tickets.
So here’s the potential for the top donation collector:
Collect most donations - $300 gift card from Wal-Mart. 2nd place gets $200 and 3rd gets $100.
Beat Rick on most tickets – additional $100
If you are responsible for the winning ticket - $100 (doesn’t matter how many sold)
You collect donations for 8 tickets – 1 free admission to Change of Command ($25 value)

The Woolly Booger was Angie Neumann with Memorial day tirvia. I think we have a permanent job for her.

Bob Stone had the winning ticket and drew the two of clubs from a deck with only 29 cards in it to miss a pot worth $850.

The program was Penney Nixon-West from Etta Projects who gave us an update on the Clean Water Project we helped finance in Bolivia.

Next week’s program will be Melinda Crawford, Director of the Pensacola Airport.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for May 13th

Greetings Sub-West,

We had a fun meeting this week! Paul Sinor got us started with a groaner. Huntley Johnson led us in Prayer, followed by Regina Baniakas with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Win Boyles with the 4-Way Test.

It was my great pleasure to induct TJ Edwards into Sub-West. Thanks to PP Bill Cleary for sponsoring our newest Rotarian.

Happy Dollars were started by PDG Wayne Etheredge over the joy of having 4 grandsons with the newest arriving this week. Reed Eubanks was happy about something (I wrote “93 old day”. Must be someone’s birthday). Bill Cleary was happy about TJ’s induction and his opportunity to go to the beach with his daughter. Courtney Peterson was happy to announce the arrival of his daughter on April 27th. He also added he qualified for the ballot for City Council. John Boivin was happy to report his perfect attendance starting this week. Bill Spain was in concurrence with others on how great Pensacola is and how blessed we are to live here.

Mac Parker introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting Rotarians included Richard Peterson from Pensacola North; and Jeff Lewis and PDG John Tice from Downtown.

We celebrated a Rotarian Anniversary this week with Skip Dennis (27 years).

Fist Full of Dollars
Leorah Mims is still in the lead with 20 tickets donations for our fundraiser. I have collected 15 donations leaving Leorah only 5 ahead of me. Of course the offer still stands that whoever collects donations for the most tickets will receive a $300 gift card from Wal-Mart and $100 from me personally. Figure the odds on whether I will be outsold and give up a hundred bucks. At any rate, please get involved and help us collect donations!

The Woolly Booger was Skip Dennis with some Memorial Day trivia.

John Boivin had the winning ticket and drew the ten of hearts from a deck with only 31 cards in it to miss a pot worth $790.

The program was attorney Kevin Doyle, Editor of the Pensacola News Journal who discussed the evolution of the newspaper industry.

Next week’s program will be Malcolm Thomas, Superintendant of Schools.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for May 6th

The Mighty Membership of Sub-West,

We had a great meeting this week! Johnny Fayard got us started with a groaner. John Stein led us in Prayer, followed by Wes Nicholls with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Roland Smith with the 4-Way Test.

It was my great pleasure to let everyone know Sub-West was awarded the District Governor’s Citation Award at the District Conference. Only around nine clubs in the district received the award.

Happy Dollars were started by me as I reported being happily married to my girlfriend Suki for 21 years. Tim Couch was happy to report his son graduated from Mississippi State and got engaged. Heidi Blair was happy to report she saw an 18 wheeler with an End Polio Now sticker on the back. Bill Spain expressed his joy on the way our community is responding to the oil spill. Jack Brown was happy to report a wonderful week spent in the mountains. John Stein is happy to be flying again after being sick for two weeks. Bill Sheffield was happy to be nice to Tim Couch. Paul Sinor was happy to report his perfect attendance for one week in a row.

Tim Couch introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting was Charles Bare, guest of Bill Sheffield; and Bud Myer, guest of Mike Woods. Visiting Rotarians included Dan Livingston from Pensacola North; and Nathan Ford from Gulf Breeze.

We celebrated Rotarian Anniversaries this week with Bill Bassett (13 years).

Quite a few people reported they had collected donations for our fundraiser. Ferd Salomon II, Bill Sheffield, John Stein, and a few others have collected donations for multiple tickets. Leorah Mims is in the lead with 20 tickets. I have collected donations for 4 tickets leaving Leorah only 16 ahead of me. Of course the offer still stands that whoever collects donations for the most tickets will receive a $300 gift card from Wal-Mart and $100 from me personally. Figure the odds on whether I will be outsold and give up a hundred bucks. At any rate, please get involved and help us collect donations!

The Woolly Booger was Bill Spain and some Rotary trivia. Most people knew the answers, but Bill did his job by making those who had never been to an International Conference pay $2.00.

Jack Brown had the winning ticket and drew the Jack of Clubs from a deck with only 32 cards in it to miss a pot worth $771.

The program was attorney Steve Quinnell who discussed the issue of elder exploitation.

Next week’s program will be Kevin Doyle, Editor of the Pensacola News Journal.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for April 29th

Friends,

We had a tremendous meeting this week! Tom Johnson got us started with a groaner that gave us a new look at ducks. Bill Sheffield led us in Prayer, followed by Ferd Salomon III with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and David Williamson with the 4-Way Test.

It was my great pleasure to induct Charlie Hindman into Sub-West. Charlie’s wife pinned the Rotary Wheel on him. Thanks to Johnny Fayard for recruiting him.

Happy Dollars were started by Bill Spain who was happy we were honoring our teachers and celebrating Women in Rotary and for Rotary embracing young people in a new program designed to mentor youth ($3 dollars). John Brick was happy to share he attended the 60th reunion of his graduating class at Annapolis. Bob Jacobson happily announced his daughter is graduating from UWF in a few days. Skip Dennis shared his nephew has graduated from college and has been drafted by the Atlanta Falcons. Regina is happy her business is moving from the Blount Building to a new building she purchased on Alcaniz Street. Regina also shared Sandy Starr’s appreciation on the support she has received from Sub-West regarding her husband Leon’s cancer.

Bob Jacobson introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting was Kirk Waters, guest of Bill Sheffield. Visiting Rotarians included PDG Ron Richards, Ron’s wife Innes, Bob Rogers, and RP Doyle from Downtown; Rock Penfold from Five Flags; and Charlie Roose from Gulf Breeze.

We celebrated Rotarian Anniversaries this week with Ervin Byrd (1 year) and Mark McBride (1 year).

I sent a check to the Rotary International Foundation and ensured every Sub-Wester received a minimum $70 contribution credit making us an EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year) Club. Since a contribution was made on your behalf from the Sub-West Foundation, I am respectfully asking for your help with our Fist Full of Dollars Fundraiser by taking some tickets and soliciting donations. The tickets are being offered for a donation of $50 each. The tickets come in groups of four and I’m sure, with a little effort, you can find someone to offer them to. You can be creative with the donation. Five people can put $10 each in for one ticket and divide the proceeds. Organizations can donate for tickets. People can donate for tickets and name a charity as the beneficiary. There is no Boat Show this year. You will not be encouraged to buy things from a silent auction. You will be asked to sit at the Mall over a weekend. This is our fundraiser. Please don’t be a RINO (Rotarian In Name Only). Instead, help us with the fundraiser.

The Woolly Booger was Ervin Byrd with history questions we thought we knew the answers to.

Bobbye Carroll had the winning ticket and drew the Nine of Diamonds from a deck with only 33 cards in it to miss a pot worth $745.

The program was the Teacher of the Year Awards put together by Vocational Service Chair Wendy Simon and assisted by Angie Neumann.

Next week’s program will be Steve Quinnell discussing Elder Exploitation.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick