Santa's Special Agents
The Kids First See the Bikes at Yniestra
The Parade at Hallmark 
Everyone Gets a Bike at Yniestra
The Kids from Hallmark Say "Thank you Sub-West"
The First Look at the Bikes at Hallmark
Too Much FunMonday, December 21, 2009
Bikes for Hallmark & Yniestra Pre-K Kids
Santa's Special Agents The Parade at Hallmark Everyone Gets a Bike at YniestraThe Kids from Hallmark Say "Thank you Sub-West"The First Look at the Bikes at HallmarkToo Much Fun
Meeting Notes for Dec 17th
Merry Christmas Sub-Westers,
What a week! Johnny Fayard got us started with a Christmas Groaner. Reed Eubanks led us in Prayer, followed by Harry Tuttle with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Mark Smith with the 4-Way Test.
We were hugely blessed both before and after the meeting. Before the meeting, we went to Hallmark Elementary School and gave away 18 brand new bicycles—one to every Pre-K child at the school. We did the same thing after the meeting at Yniestra Elementary School. Thanks to Community Service Chair Ronnie Arnold, Vocational Service Chair Wendy Simon, Mark Smith from Wal-Mart, Club Service Chair Mark McBride, Bike Transporter Robert Waddell and all those who came out when the bikes were delivered.
Lunch at Sub-West – $13
36 New Bicycles – $1600
Making every Kid in Preschool Smile – Priceless.
Happy Dollars were started by John Stein because he was blessed to tell a little boy the bike was his to keep. Heidi Blair had multiple dollars for a successful trip to Disney with the Long-Term Youth Exchange Students, the USO needing snacks, and for being in Rotary for 20 years. John Boivin was happy Army beat Navy. Wayne Etheredge celebrated the announcement of his 4th grandchild. Bill Spain was blessed that there was no flooding on Olive Road where his business is located. Mike Marshall is happy his boys are home from college.
Wendy Simon introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting was Randy Hamilton, guest of Ronnie Arnold; Barbara Boivin, wife of John Boivin; Kathleen Keith, guest of visiting Rotarian Lalani Bonarrigo; Ben Marshall, son of Mike Marshall; and Chris Salomon, son of Ferd Salomon III. Visiting Rotarians included Charlie Cook from Pensacola North, Jerry Maygarden from Downtown, Harold Paul from Bozeman, Montana, and Lalani Bonarrigo from Guam.
We gave a cash Christmas gift to Memory and Rachel of the Yacht Club serving staff. They do such a wonderful job taking care of us week after week.
The Woolly Booger was Bill Sheffield who loosed his cannon on the entire club. All the answers to his trivia were the same and it cost you $2.00 regardless of what your answer was. Somehow I ended up paying $5.00. I gotta get a cheaper job.
Betty Wasson had the winning ticket and drew the Ace of Diamonds from a deck with only 50 cards in it to miss a pot worth $331.
The program was Pat Crawford from WUWF and he shared his trip along the route of the Underground Railroad in a fundraiser for the radio station.
We will not meet on Dec 24th or Dec 31st. Our next meeting is Jan 7th and will be a Club Assembly.
Merry Christmas!
Rick
What a week! Johnny Fayard got us started with a Christmas Groaner. Reed Eubanks led us in Prayer, followed by Harry Tuttle with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Mark Smith with the 4-Way Test.
We were hugely blessed both before and after the meeting. Before the meeting, we went to Hallmark Elementary School and gave away 18 brand new bicycles—one to every Pre-K child at the school. We did the same thing after the meeting at Yniestra Elementary School. Thanks to Community Service Chair Ronnie Arnold, Vocational Service Chair Wendy Simon, Mark Smith from Wal-Mart, Club Service Chair Mark McBride, Bike Transporter Robert Waddell and all those who came out when the bikes were delivered.
Lunch at Sub-West – $13
36 New Bicycles – $1600
Making every Kid in Preschool Smile – Priceless.
Happy Dollars were started by John Stein because he was blessed to tell a little boy the bike was his to keep. Heidi Blair had multiple dollars for a successful trip to Disney with the Long-Term Youth Exchange Students, the USO needing snacks, and for being in Rotary for 20 years. John Boivin was happy Army beat Navy. Wayne Etheredge celebrated the announcement of his 4th grandchild. Bill Spain was blessed that there was no flooding on Olive Road where his business is located. Mike Marshall is happy his boys are home from college.
Wendy Simon introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting was Randy Hamilton, guest of Ronnie Arnold; Barbara Boivin, wife of John Boivin; Kathleen Keith, guest of visiting Rotarian Lalani Bonarrigo; Ben Marshall, son of Mike Marshall; and Chris Salomon, son of Ferd Salomon III. Visiting Rotarians included Charlie Cook from Pensacola North, Jerry Maygarden from Downtown, Harold Paul from Bozeman, Montana, and Lalani Bonarrigo from Guam.
We gave a cash Christmas gift to Memory and Rachel of the Yacht Club serving staff. They do such a wonderful job taking care of us week after week.
The Woolly Booger was Bill Sheffield who loosed his cannon on the entire club. All the answers to his trivia were the same and it cost you $2.00 regardless of what your answer was. Somehow I ended up paying $5.00. I gotta get a cheaper job.
Betty Wasson had the winning ticket and drew the Ace of Diamonds from a deck with only 50 cards in it to miss a pot worth $331.
The program was Pat Crawford from WUWF and he shared his trip along the route of the Underground Railroad in a fundraiser for the radio station.
We will not meet on Dec 24th or Dec 31st. Our next meeting is Jan 7th and will be a Club Assembly.
Merry Christmas!
Rick
Monday, December 14, 2009
Meetign Notes from Dec 10th
Merry Christmas Sub-Westers,
It was good to see everyone this week. It was especially good to see Jim Lent who has been taking care of his wife Jo for quite a long time. Visiting Rotarian Kenny Morgan got us started with a Groaner. Moses Atwood led us in Prayer, followed by Mike Woods with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Bob Stone with the 4-Way Test.
I shared the good time we had at the Sub-West Christmas Party on Tuesday night. Ervin Byrd and crew did an excellent job. Thanks also went out to Ronnie Arnold and all those who participated in the Barnes & Nobel fundraiser last Saturday for Hallmark & Ynestra Elementary schools.
Happy Dollars were started by Bill Cleary who was happy to be here. Jim Lent piped in and was happy to be at Sub-West and also reported his wife Jo was doing much better. Andy Hinton simply commented, “If you don’t know why I’m standing, you don’t belong here.” Paul Parks was happy to have his wife and Honorary Rotarian Ginny here. Laverne Baker was happy to announce her son Daniel was graduating from the University of Florida on Saturday. Don Gregory was happy his house was unharmed when the house next to his burned down.
We celebrated one Rotarian anniversary with Christine Isham (10 years).
Bob Bothfeld introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting was Randy Hamilton, guest of Ronnie Arnold; Bob Bailey, guest of Bill Spain; Rocky Parra, lovely wife of Brett Parra; Kristin Fairchild, guest of Jerold Hall; and B. Dwayne Hardin, guest of Ervin Byrd. Visiting Rotarians included Dan Livingston, Richard Peterson, and Kenny Morgan from Pensacola North, and Beverly Patterson from Downtown.
Wendy Simon reminded us next Thursday, December 17th, we are distributing bikes to the Pre-K students at Hallmark & Ynestra Elementary Schools. Please come join us at 11:15am at Hallmark, then come to the Club meeting, and then join us again at Ynestra at 1:30pm. Trish Woodburn shared Kirk Ball was in the hospital following surgery and was doing well.
The Woolly Booger was Jerold Hall and was relentless fining everyone just because they were. Even a nice guy like me got fined $5.00 for no reason. The money goes to the Foundation. The money goes to the Foundation. The money goes to the Foundation. The money goes to the Foundation…
Ronnie Arnold had the winning ticket and drew the Ace of Hearts from a deck with only 51 cards in it to miss a pot worth $306.
The program was Charles Wood from the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. He shared some of the economic development efforts going on in our area.
Next week our program will be Pat Crawford from WUWF.
Merry Christmas!
Rick
It was good to see everyone this week. It was especially good to see Jim Lent who has been taking care of his wife Jo for quite a long time. Visiting Rotarian Kenny Morgan got us started with a Groaner. Moses Atwood led us in Prayer, followed by Mike Woods with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Bob Stone with the 4-Way Test.
I shared the good time we had at the Sub-West Christmas Party on Tuesday night. Ervin Byrd and crew did an excellent job. Thanks also went out to Ronnie Arnold and all those who participated in the Barnes & Nobel fundraiser last Saturday for Hallmark & Ynestra Elementary schools.
Happy Dollars were started by Bill Cleary who was happy to be here. Jim Lent piped in and was happy to be at Sub-West and also reported his wife Jo was doing much better. Andy Hinton simply commented, “If you don’t know why I’m standing, you don’t belong here.” Paul Parks was happy to have his wife and Honorary Rotarian Ginny here. Laverne Baker was happy to announce her son Daniel was graduating from the University of Florida on Saturday. Don Gregory was happy his house was unharmed when the house next to his burned down.
We celebrated one Rotarian anniversary with Christine Isham (10 years).
Bob Bothfeld introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting was Randy Hamilton, guest of Ronnie Arnold; Bob Bailey, guest of Bill Spain; Rocky Parra, lovely wife of Brett Parra; Kristin Fairchild, guest of Jerold Hall; and B. Dwayne Hardin, guest of Ervin Byrd. Visiting Rotarians included Dan Livingston, Richard Peterson, and Kenny Morgan from Pensacola North, and Beverly Patterson from Downtown.
Wendy Simon reminded us next Thursday, December 17th, we are distributing bikes to the Pre-K students at Hallmark & Ynestra Elementary Schools. Please come join us at 11:15am at Hallmark, then come to the Club meeting, and then join us again at Ynestra at 1:30pm. Trish Woodburn shared Kirk Ball was in the hospital following surgery and was doing well.
The Woolly Booger was Jerold Hall and was relentless fining everyone just because they were. Even a nice guy like me got fined $5.00 for no reason. The money goes to the Foundation. The money goes to the Foundation. The money goes to the Foundation. The money goes to the Foundation…
Ronnie Arnold had the winning ticket and drew the Ace of Hearts from a deck with only 51 cards in it to miss a pot worth $306.
The program was Charles Wood from the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. He shared some of the economic development efforts going on in our area.
Next week our program will be Pat Crawford from WUWF.
Merry Christmas!
Rick
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Meeting Notes for Dec 3rd
Dear Sub-Westers,
It was good to see everyone after the Thanksgiving holiday. Jerold Hall got us started with a Groaner about Tiger Woods. Wayne Etheredge led us in Prayer, followed by Bill Ramsey with the Pledge to our Flag, and Al Swann with the 4-Way Test.
Everyone got a copy of the Sub-West Newsletter for December. I mentioned the Christmas Party to be held Tuesday, December 8th. The details are in the newsletter. Be sure to answer Ervin Byrd’s email invitation with your intentions.
Happy Dollars were started by Ed Ellis who celebrated with his mother on her 100th birthday. Andy Hinton was happy about the last 27 seconds of the Alabama game. Don Gregory’s eye surgery went well. Jack Brown has a 14th grandchild. Mac Parker got a 9 point buck. Ferd Salomon III and his wife celebrated the arrival of their first grandchild. Heidi Blair was happy to serve 850 USO meals on Thanksgiving. Jerold Hall celebrated an 11-0 Saints. Wayne Etheredge was happy Auburn won 3 out of 4 quarters against Alabama. Bob Stone’s nephew will be on Pit Masters for 8 weeks on The Learning Channel. Courtney Peterson is running for City Council District 2. And Bill Spain was happy for the encouragement Bill Sheffield is to Sub-West and presented him with a camo Tennessee hat.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries with Bob Stone (38 years), Paul Parks (35 years), Carl Gindl (13 years), Bill Marchi (8 years), and Angie Newmann (1 year).
Roland Smith introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting was Jack Lowery guest of Mike Marshall. Visiting Rotarians included Dan Livingston from Pensacola North, Bob Bailey from Cantonment, Betty Roberts and Kathy Horton-Borwn from Downtown.
I reminded everyone Sub-West will be conducting a Bookfair at Barnes & Noble on Saturday, Dec 5th. The money we raise will be designated for our work being done at Hallmark/Ynestra Elementary Schools. Our Interact Club at West Florida Tech will be doing the same type of fundraiser for their club on Friday, Dec 11th. We get 10% of sales these days, so if you are going to buy books for Christmas, wait until Dec 5th or 11th. Also, our own Bill Ramsey will be speaking at the Naval Aviation Museum on Saturday at 10:00 am.
The Woolly Booger was Mike Henderson with a best joke contest using Tiger Woods as the subject. There were a few tense moments that challenged our G-rating, but it sure was funny.
Don Gregory had the winning ticket and drew the 9 of Spades from a deck with only 52 cards in it to miss a pot worth $275. After being stiffed by the last 2 pot winners who promised me a cut, I’m not showing where the Ace is any more.
The program was Pam Bell from the Hotel for Dogs & Cats. Pam shared her valiant attempt to preserve the lives of animals that would otherwise be destroyed.
Nest week our program will be Charles Wood from the bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
It was good to see everyone after the Thanksgiving holiday. Jerold Hall got us started with a Groaner about Tiger Woods. Wayne Etheredge led us in Prayer, followed by Bill Ramsey with the Pledge to our Flag, and Al Swann with the 4-Way Test.
Everyone got a copy of the Sub-West Newsletter for December. I mentioned the Christmas Party to be held Tuesday, December 8th. The details are in the newsletter. Be sure to answer Ervin Byrd’s email invitation with your intentions.
Happy Dollars were started by Ed Ellis who celebrated with his mother on her 100th birthday. Andy Hinton was happy about the last 27 seconds of the Alabama game. Don Gregory’s eye surgery went well. Jack Brown has a 14th grandchild. Mac Parker got a 9 point buck. Ferd Salomon III and his wife celebrated the arrival of their first grandchild. Heidi Blair was happy to serve 850 USO meals on Thanksgiving. Jerold Hall celebrated an 11-0 Saints. Wayne Etheredge was happy Auburn won 3 out of 4 quarters against Alabama. Bob Stone’s nephew will be on Pit Masters for 8 weeks on The Learning Channel. Courtney Peterson is running for City Council District 2. And Bill Spain was happy for the encouragement Bill Sheffield is to Sub-West and presented him with a camo Tennessee hat.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries with Bob Stone (38 years), Paul Parks (35 years), Carl Gindl (13 years), Bill Marchi (8 years), and Angie Newmann (1 year).
Roland Smith introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting was Jack Lowery guest of Mike Marshall. Visiting Rotarians included Dan Livingston from Pensacola North, Bob Bailey from Cantonment, Betty Roberts and Kathy Horton-Borwn from Downtown.
I reminded everyone Sub-West will be conducting a Bookfair at Barnes & Noble on Saturday, Dec 5th. The money we raise will be designated for our work being done at Hallmark/Ynestra Elementary Schools. Our Interact Club at West Florida Tech will be doing the same type of fundraiser for their club on Friday, Dec 11th. We get 10% of sales these days, so if you are going to buy books for Christmas, wait until Dec 5th or 11th. Also, our own Bill Ramsey will be speaking at the Naval Aviation Museum on Saturday at 10:00 am.
The Woolly Booger was Mike Henderson with a best joke contest using Tiger Woods as the subject. There were a few tense moments that challenged our G-rating, but it sure was funny.
Don Gregory had the winning ticket and drew the 9 of Spades from a deck with only 52 cards in it to miss a pot worth $275. After being stiffed by the last 2 pot winners who promised me a cut, I’m not showing where the Ace is any more.
The program was Pam Bell from the Hotel for Dogs & Cats. Pam shared her valiant attempt to preserve the lives of animals that would otherwise be destroyed.
Nest week our program will be Charles Wood from the bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Monday, November 16, 2009
Meeting Notes from Nov 12th
Dear Sub-Westers,
I was good to be back running the meeting in my regular work clothes. Bill Sheffield got us started with a Groaner. Reed Eubanks led us in Prayer, followed by Bobbye Carroll with the Pledge to our Flag, and Mike Marshall with the 4-Way Test.
I mentioned the good time we had at the Sub-West Wine Tasting at Blazzue’s Tuesday evening. Thanks to Ervin Byrd and the party crew for putting it together. It was an elegant time with wine and cheese, good friends and conversation.
Happy Dollars were started by me over my elation of what I got to wear for Dress the Prez. John Stein is thankful for the Marines. Bob Jacobson was happy Navy won. Bob Spillman let us know he became a Rotarian 33 years ago. Wayne Etheredge announced his and Nelda’s 4th grandchild. Betty Wasson’s grandson is costing her a fortune with 7 “A”s. Ferd Salomon III was happy his son was home from deployment. AG Ted Kirchharr was happy Central Michigan beat someone. Bill Spain, along with others, gave honor to our military veterans. And Ronnie Arnold was happy to find out he was not someone’s dad.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries with Harry Huelsbeck (35 years), Bob Spilman (33 years), Patrice Whitten (13 years), and Laverne Baker (13 years).
Roland Smith introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Alex Gonzales, guest of mine; Paul Bailey, guest of visiting Rotarian Charles Howard; and Brandon Smith, guest of Ronnie Arnold. Visiting Rotarians included Bob Rogers and Jeff Lewis from Downtown; Dan Livingston, Richard Peterson, and Chuck Hoskin from Pensacola North; Beverly Livingston from Gulf Breeze; and Bob Bailey from Cantonment.
I let everyone know Sub-West will be conducting a Bookfair at Barnes & Noble on Saturday, Dec 5th. The money we raise will be designated for our work being done at Hallmark/Ynestra Elementary Schools. Our Interact Club at West Florida Tech will be doing the same type of fundraiser for their club on Friday, Dec 11th. We get 10% of sales these days, so if you are going to buy books for Christmas, wait until Dec 5th or 11th.
The Woolly Booger was Past President Andy Hinton who gave us a lesson on who and what the Wooly Booger is. He also gave Brett Parra a lashing for going to school at LSU and accepting the title of Wooly Booger Emeritus. In Brett’s defense, the title was bestowed upon him by the unwitting president of the club (me).
Romesh Canekeratne had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Ace of Spades from a deck with 37 cards left to win a $602 pot. I want to go on record saying when Romesh came forward to draw the card, he said, “Show me where the Ace is and I’ll split the pot with you 50/50.” I graciously complied by fanning the deck in front of him and told him it was the blue card. He drew the Ace, but I didn’t get paid…
The program was Frances Yeo and Leanne Todd from Junior Acheivement. Frances and Leanne told us the purpose and mission of JA and how it adds to the education of our children in Pensacola.
Next week our program our program will be the 4-Way Test Essay Contest Awards.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
I was good to be back running the meeting in my regular work clothes. Bill Sheffield got us started with a Groaner. Reed Eubanks led us in Prayer, followed by Bobbye Carroll with the Pledge to our Flag, and Mike Marshall with the 4-Way Test.
I mentioned the good time we had at the Sub-West Wine Tasting at Blazzue’s Tuesday evening. Thanks to Ervin Byrd and the party crew for putting it together. It was an elegant time with wine and cheese, good friends and conversation.
Happy Dollars were started by me over my elation of what I got to wear for Dress the Prez. John Stein is thankful for the Marines. Bob Jacobson was happy Navy won. Bob Spillman let us know he became a Rotarian 33 years ago. Wayne Etheredge announced his and Nelda’s 4th grandchild. Betty Wasson’s grandson is costing her a fortune with 7 “A”s. Ferd Salomon III was happy his son was home from deployment. AG Ted Kirchharr was happy Central Michigan beat someone. Bill Spain, along with others, gave honor to our military veterans. And Ronnie Arnold was happy to find out he was not someone’s dad.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries with Harry Huelsbeck (35 years), Bob Spilman (33 years), Patrice Whitten (13 years), and Laverne Baker (13 years).
Roland Smith introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Alex Gonzales, guest of mine; Paul Bailey, guest of visiting Rotarian Charles Howard; and Brandon Smith, guest of Ronnie Arnold. Visiting Rotarians included Bob Rogers and Jeff Lewis from Downtown; Dan Livingston, Richard Peterson, and Chuck Hoskin from Pensacola North; Beverly Livingston from Gulf Breeze; and Bob Bailey from Cantonment.
I let everyone know Sub-West will be conducting a Bookfair at Barnes & Noble on Saturday, Dec 5th. The money we raise will be designated for our work being done at Hallmark/Ynestra Elementary Schools. Our Interact Club at West Florida Tech will be doing the same type of fundraiser for their club on Friday, Dec 11th. We get 10% of sales these days, so if you are going to buy books for Christmas, wait until Dec 5th or 11th.
The Woolly Booger was Past President Andy Hinton who gave us a lesson on who and what the Wooly Booger is. He also gave Brett Parra a lashing for going to school at LSU and accepting the title of Wooly Booger Emeritus. In Brett’s defense, the title was bestowed upon him by the unwitting president of the club (me).
Romesh Canekeratne had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Ace of Spades from a deck with 37 cards left to win a $602 pot. I want to go on record saying when Romesh came forward to draw the card, he said, “Show me where the Ace is and I’ll split the pot with you 50/50.” I graciously complied by fanning the deck in front of him and told him it was the blue card. He drew the Ace, but I didn’t get paid…
The program was Frances Yeo and Leanne Todd from Junior Acheivement. Frances and Leanne told us the purpose and mission of JA and how it adds to the education of our children in Pensacola.
Next week our program our program will be the 4-Way Test Essay Contest Awards.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Sub-West at Report Card Night
Ynestra Elementary School November 2, 2009
Sub-West Served about 175 Meals to Parents and Children to help Ynestra Elementary Staff With the Opportunity to Meet Parents and Review Student Progress
Parents and Children Enjoy a Meal
Long-Term Youth Exchange Student Rodrigo and Friend PaulStylin' on the Serving Line
Past President Dr. Andy Hinton, Vocational Service Chair Wendy Simon, and Past President Mike Marshall Making Sure Every Gets to Eat
Sub-West President Rick Lambert and Immediate Past President Bill ClearyStaffing the Drink Line
Teachers and Sub-Westers
Bill Sheffield Ready to Hand out Meals
Grill Master and Community Service Chair Ronnie Arnold,Club Service Chair Mark McBride,
and Past President Dr. Andy Hinton
Workin' the Grill
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Meeting Notes for Oct 21st
Dear Polio Warriors,
Didn’t I look marvelous this week? My grand entrance was accompanied by Mac Parker, and the lovely entourage of Regina Baniakas, Heidi Blair, and my best friend, Suki. The ladies went around the room collecting money for my therapy and raised another $72.00 for Polio. Ronnie Arnold got us started with a Groaner. Wendy Simon led us in Prayer, followed by Jack Brown with the Pledge to our Flag, and Charlie Hass with the 4-Way Test.
I must admit I was a little anxious (okay, pee-my-pants scared) at the thought of what I might have been wearing to the meeting. My only limitation to Mac Parker was that it had to be G-rated and I was relieved that I did not end up wearing fishnets and high heels. For those who missed the meeting, I was dressed as an Argonaut along with Suki, Heidi, Regina, and Mac in matching Greek garb. Go to the Sub-West Blog at http://subwest.blogspot.com/ for some photos. UWF Athletic Director, Dave Scott, was on hand to make sure we had the Argo thing right.
Happy Dollars were rampant and started by PP Bill Cleary who was happy to take our Long-Term Exchange Student Rodrigo on an outing. Jane White was happy about her trip with Trish Woodburn and Bobbye Carroll. Al Swann’s surgery went well. John Boivin was happy to make meetings two weeks in a row. Andy Hinton spent time on the 40-yard line watching his Crimson Tide hand out another beating. Heidi Blair and Bill Spain were happy to see our WWII vets honored with the Honor Flight. Craig Smith said something about Vanderbilt; a place Bill Sheffield was happy he didn’t graduate from. Brett Parra wanted everyone to know LSU plays sports like Girls Softball and Bingo and one day hopes to get a football team.
Robert Waddel introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were my father, Fred Lambert; Sam Marshall, father of Mike Marshall, and the better half of Mac Parker, his lovely wife Far. Visiting Rotarians included Scott Grissett and Jeff Lewis from Downtown; Dan Livingston from Pensacola North; and Greg Threadgill from Seville.
I brought a motion from the Sub-West Board to nominate AG Ted Kirchharr to be the District Governor Nominee. The motion was seconded by Bill Spain. There was no discussion. The vote resulted in a unanimous Yes. Ronnie Arnold reminded us the next Report Card Night with be Monday, November 2nd at Ynestra Elementary School. Ronnie will have the grill at the school at 4:30pm and we will start serving meals at 5:30pm. Please come join me and the grill crew and help support this wonderful school effort. Party Master Ervin Byrd asked everyone to mark their calendars for our next Sub-West Social Event on Tuesday, November 10th. It will be a Wine Tasting at Blazzues from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. The venue will be all ours during the tasting. Blazzues is located downtown at 200 Palafox Place on the corner of Palafox and Intendencia.
The Woolly Booger was President Elect John Stein who droned on and on about something which caused the collection baskets to fill quickly and end our punishment early.
Courtney Peterson had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Five of Spades from a deck with only 39 cards left to miss out on a $556 pot.
The program was yours truly and I shared a video on the work Rotary International does fighting Polio. I also announced that 50 Sub-Westers had contributed $4,212 for Polio Plus! Thank you again for your generosity to this great endeavor. I want to say a sincere thank you to Mac Parker and his committee for grabbing the ball and running with the Dress the Prez for Polio Challenge. You have blessed me.
Next week our program our program will be Jena Melancon from the Gulf Coast Diplomacy Council.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Argonaut for Polio
Didn’t I look marvelous this week? My grand entrance was accompanied by Mac Parker, and the lovely entourage of Regina Baniakas, Heidi Blair, and my best friend, Suki. The ladies went around the room collecting money for my therapy and raised another $72.00 for Polio. Ronnie Arnold got us started with a Groaner. Wendy Simon led us in Prayer, followed by Jack Brown with the Pledge to our Flag, and Charlie Hass with the 4-Way Test.
I must admit I was a little anxious (okay, pee-my-pants scared) at the thought of what I might have been wearing to the meeting. My only limitation to Mac Parker was that it had to be G-rated and I was relieved that I did not end up wearing fishnets and high heels. For those who missed the meeting, I was dressed as an Argonaut along with Suki, Heidi, Regina, and Mac in matching Greek garb. Go to the Sub-West Blog at http://subwest.blogspot.com/ for some photos. UWF Athletic Director, Dave Scott, was on hand to make sure we had the Argo thing right.
Happy Dollars were rampant and started by PP Bill Cleary who was happy to take our Long-Term Exchange Student Rodrigo on an outing. Jane White was happy about her trip with Trish Woodburn and Bobbye Carroll. Al Swann’s surgery went well. John Boivin was happy to make meetings two weeks in a row. Andy Hinton spent time on the 40-yard line watching his Crimson Tide hand out another beating. Heidi Blair and Bill Spain were happy to see our WWII vets honored with the Honor Flight. Craig Smith said something about Vanderbilt; a place Bill Sheffield was happy he didn’t graduate from. Brett Parra wanted everyone to know LSU plays sports like Girls Softball and Bingo and one day hopes to get a football team.
Robert Waddel introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were my father, Fred Lambert; Sam Marshall, father of Mike Marshall, and the better half of Mac Parker, his lovely wife Far. Visiting Rotarians included Scott Grissett and Jeff Lewis from Downtown; Dan Livingston from Pensacola North; and Greg Threadgill from Seville.
I brought a motion from the Sub-West Board to nominate AG Ted Kirchharr to be the District Governor Nominee. The motion was seconded by Bill Spain. There was no discussion. The vote resulted in a unanimous Yes. Ronnie Arnold reminded us the next Report Card Night with be Monday, November 2nd at Ynestra Elementary School. Ronnie will have the grill at the school at 4:30pm and we will start serving meals at 5:30pm. Please come join me and the grill crew and help support this wonderful school effort. Party Master Ervin Byrd asked everyone to mark their calendars for our next Sub-West Social Event on Tuesday, November 10th. It will be a Wine Tasting at Blazzues from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. The venue will be all ours during the tasting. Blazzues is located downtown at 200 Palafox Place on the corner of Palafox and Intendencia.
The Woolly Booger was President Elect John Stein who droned on and on about something which caused the collection baskets to fill quickly and end our punishment early.
Courtney Peterson had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Five of Spades from a deck with only 39 cards left to miss out on a $556 pot.
The program was yours truly and I shared a video on the work Rotary International does fighting Polio. I also announced that 50 Sub-Westers had contributed $4,212 for Polio Plus! Thank you again for your generosity to this great endeavor. I want to say a sincere thank you to Mac Parker and his committee for grabbing the ball and running with the Dress the Prez for Polio Challenge. You have blessed me.
Next week our program our program will be Jena Melancon from the Gulf Coast Diplomacy Council.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Argonaut for Polio
Dress the Prez for Polio
The Argonaut and his Court. From left to right: Sub-West President Rick Lambert, Suki Lambert, Heidi Blair, Regina Baniakas, Mac Parker, and UWF Atletic Director David Scott.
The amount raised for Polio Plus!
Sub-West's Argonaut for PolioSunday, October 18, 2009
Meeting Notes from Oct 15th
Dear Sub-West Brothers & Sisters,
More great times were had a Sub-West this week! Paul Sinor did an encore performance with another Groaner. There may be a new sheriff in town. Don Gregory led us in Prayer, followed by Win Boyles with the Pledge to our Flag, and AG Ted Kirchharr with the 4-Way Test.
I had the great pleasure of presenting Jack Brown with a Paul Harris Fellowship Award assisted by PE John Stein. Jack is a great asset to Sub-West and we are proud he is in our club.
Happy Dollars were started by PP2 Ferd Salomon II because he was happy to be 80. PP Jerold Hall and John Boivin were both happy to make it to a meeting. Bob Spilman was still trumpeting Army. John Stein said Navy was still in the top 36. Andy Hinton’s Crimson Tide chalked another one up in the win column. And Bill Sheffield thinks Tennessee may yet play football this year. He was adamant they wouldn’t lose this week.
PP Bill Cleary introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Jay Windham, a guest Bill Cleary; Matt Johnson and Mike McAfee, both guests of visiting Rotarian Wayne Beasley of Morehead City, NC. Visiting Rotarians included PDG John Tice and PDG Ron Richards from Downtown; Dan Livingston from Pensacola North; and Lester Giese from North Hunterdon, NJ.
We celebrated one Rotarian anniversary this week with Braden Ball (13 years).
Mac Parker lit the crowd on fire and $1035 was contributed to the Dress the Prez for Polio Challenge bringing the total to $4097 and more than doubling our club’s goal of $2000! Thank you to each who donated to this worthy cause of Rotary International. I’ll wear something special to the next meeting. John Stein brought a proposal to the membership nominating Bobbye Carroll and Bill Cleary to the Sub-West Foundation Board. They were elected by the membership. Ronnie Arnold told us the next Report Card Night will be Monday, November 2nd. The grill team will be on hand at Ynestra Elementary School at 6:00pm. Please come out and support this great school event.
The Woolly Booger was Charter Member Huntley Johnson who simply raised terror in the room with $5.00 hits all around.
Jack Brown had the winning raffle ticket and drew the King of Hearts from a deck with only 40 cards left to miss out on a $531 pot.
The program was Capt Robert Turpin from the Marine Resources Division who gave us some great information on how our waterfront is maintained and how artificial reefs are formed.
Next week our program is a fashion show by me and the Dress the Prez committee. We will also talk about Polio.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
More great times were had a Sub-West this week! Paul Sinor did an encore performance with another Groaner. There may be a new sheriff in town. Don Gregory led us in Prayer, followed by Win Boyles with the Pledge to our Flag, and AG Ted Kirchharr with the 4-Way Test.
I had the great pleasure of presenting Jack Brown with a Paul Harris Fellowship Award assisted by PE John Stein. Jack is a great asset to Sub-West and we are proud he is in our club.
Happy Dollars were started by PP2 Ferd Salomon II because he was happy to be 80. PP Jerold Hall and John Boivin were both happy to make it to a meeting. Bob Spilman was still trumpeting Army. John Stein said Navy was still in the top 36. Andy Hinton’s Crimson Tide chalked another one up in the win column. And Bill Sheffield thinks Tennessee may yet play football this year. He was adamant they wouldn’t lose this week.
PP Bill Cleary introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Jay Windham, a guest Bill Cleary; Matt Johnson and Mike McAfee, both guests of visiting Rotarian Wayne Beasley of Morehead City, NC. Visiting Rotarians included PDG John Tice and PDG Ron Richards from Downtown; Dan Livingston from Pensacola North; and Lester Giese from North Hunterdon, NJ.
We celebrated one Rotarian anniversary this week with Braden Ball (13 years).
Mac Parker lit the crowd on fire and $1035 was contributed to the Dress the Prez for Polio Challenge bringing the total to $4097 and more than doubling our club’s goal of $2000! Thank you to each who donated to this worthy cause of Rotary International. I’ll wear something special to the next meeting. John Stein brought a proposal to the membership nominating Bobbye Carroll and Bill Cleary to the Sub-West Foundation Board. They were elected by the membership. Ronnie Arnold told us the next Report Card Night will be Monday, November 2nd. The grill team will be on hand at Ynestra Elementary School at 6:00pm. Please come out and support this great school event.
The Woolly Booger was Charter Member Huntley Johnson who simply raised terror in the room with $5.00 hits all around.
Jack Brown had the winning raffle ticket and drew the King of Hearts from a deck with only 40 cards left to miss out on a $531 pot.
The program was Capt Robert Turpin from the Marine Resources Division who gave us some great information on how our waterfront is maintained and how artificial reefs are formed.
Next week our program is a fashion show by me and the Dress the Prez committee. We will also talk about Polio.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Meeting Notes from Oct 8th
Dear Sub-West Brothers & Sisters,
We had a full house this week and the room was filled with laughter! Someone commented to me that this is what Sub-West is supposed to feel like. Paul Sinor got us started with a Groaner about Roy Rogers. Roland Smith led us in Prayer, followed by Bob Stone with the Pledge to our Flag, and Bob Bothfeld with the 4-Way Test.
We are around $3200 for Polio Plus with two weeks to go. I found out it will take a few people to get me into the “outfit” and that my lovely wife is in on the deal. She won’t tell me what it is, but I’m hoping it’s a suit of armor. Mac Parker assures me the media will be present.
Happy Dollars were started by PDG Wayne Etheredge over his jubilation of the Tennessee score being accurate, but that the numbers were reversed. Andy Hinton piped in because Alabama was going to beat the entire NCAA and move on to beat the entire NFL. Ferd II shared news of his new Great Granddaughter with us. Jack Brown was happy Navy beat Air Force. Heidi Blair lost her husband John in Hawaii, but was happy when loud noises coming from a bar led her back to him. Admiral Bill Ramsey shared that Huntley Johnson was going to speak about WWII flying at the naval Aviation Museum. Bill Cleary was happy (along with the rest of us) that Jerold Hall was out of town (I may have the details a little wrong on this one). Brett Parra is happy to report his new building is under budget.
Jim Holifield introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Derek Stromas, a guest of mine. Visiting Rotarians included Roger Enzor from Downtown; Charles Howard and Richard Peterson from Pensacola North; and Tom Vaughn from Gulf Breeze.
We celebrated one Rotarian anniversary this week with Wendy Simon (2 years).
Patrice Whitten came forward to remind us of the good Rotary does in the world and that our EREY contributions are what make everything happen through Rotary International.
The Woolly Booger was Mark Smith with Wal-Mart trivia. All the answers seemed to be in the billions. A ruling had to be made on whether the Wooly should be fined for shameless advertising of his business and Woolly Booger Guru, and final authority, Andy Hinton said he was exempt. Look out next week Mark…
Jim Holifield had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Ace of Hearts from a deck with only 41 cards left to miss out on a $509 pot.
The program was Deborah Dunlap with a presentation of historic photographs from Pensacola history. What a great history our beautiful city has.
Next week our program is Capt. Robert Turpin from the Escambia Marine Resources Division.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
We had a full house this week and the room was filled with laughter! Someone commented to me that this is what Sub-West is supposed to feel like. Paul Sinor got us started with a Groaner about Roy Rogers. Roland Smith led us in Prayer, followed by Bob Stone with the Pledge to our Flag, and Bob Bothfeld with the 4-Way Test.
We are around $3200 for Polio Plus with two weeks to go. I found out it will take a few people to get me into the “outfit” and that my lovely wife is in on the deal. She won’t tell me what it is, but I’m hoping it’s a suit of armor. Mac Parker assures me the media will be present.
Happy Dollars were started by PDG Wayne Etheredge over his jubilation of the Tennessee score being accurate, but that the numbers were reversed. Andy Hinton piped in because Alabama was going to beat the entire NCAA and move on to beat the entire NFL. Ferd II shared news of his new Great Granddaughter with us. Jack Brown was happy Navy beat Air Force. Heidi Blair lost her husband John in Hawaii, but was happy when loud noises coming from a bar led her back to him. Admiral Bill Ramsey shared that Huntley Johnson was going to speak about WWII flying at the naval Aviation Museum. Bill Cleary was happy (along with the rest of us) that Jerold Hall was out of town (I may have the details a little wrong on this one). Brett Parra is happy to report his new building is under budget.
Jim Holifield introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Derek Stromas, a guest of mine. Visiting Rotarians included Roger Enzor from Downtown; Charles Howard and Richard Peterson from Pensacola North; and Tom Vaughn from Gulf Breeze.
We celebrated one Rotarian anniversary this week with Wendy Simon (2 years).
Patrice Whitten came forward to remind us of the good Rotary does in the world and that our EREY contributions are what make everything happen through Rotary International.
The Woolly Booger was Mark Smith with Wal-Mart trivia. All the answers seemed to be in the billions. A ruling had to be made on whether the Wooly should be fined for shameless advertising of his business and Woolly Booger Guru, and final authority, Andy Hinton said he was exempt. Look out next week Mark…
Jim Holifield had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Ace of Hearts from a deck with only 41 cards left to miss out on a $509 pot.
The program was Deborah Dunlap with a presentation of historic photographs from Pensacola history. What a great history our beautiful city has.
Next week our program is Capt. Robert Turpin from the Escambia Marine Resources Division.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Meeting Notes for Oct 1st
Dear Sub-West Rotarians,
It was good to see everyone this week. John Stein got us started with a Groaner. AG Ted Kirchharr led us in Prayer, followed by Al Swann with the Pledge to our Flag, and Harry Tuttle with the 4-Way Test.
I showed a 30 second video about how Rotary needs each one of us.
Happy Dollars were started by Andy Hinton because Alabama was going to play football again this week. Bill Cleary was happy to be at Rotary. Courtney Peterson got a round of applause because he and his wife are expecting a new baby in April. Paul Sinor’s son-in-law is returning from Iraq today.
Sgt-at-Arms Johnny Fayard introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Dr. Deck Couch, guest of Harry Tuttle; and Bob Bothfeld, Jr., son of Bob Bothfeld. We had one Visiting Rotarian, Bob Campbell of Five Flags.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries’ this week with Al Swann (39 years); and Mike Henderson (26 years).
We received a letter from Kathy Karsten, Program Manager at USO Pensacola thanking us for our donations of goodies and cutlery last week. This is an ongoing need so please feel free to bring items to any club meeting. Al Swann gave us a caution from his personal experience with arterial blockages in the legs. Suggested we have our doctors check the blood flow in our legs during routine exams.
The Woolly Booger was AG Ted Kirchharr with an intriguing look at the history of Sub-West in The Rotarian magazine.
Harry Tuttle had the winning raffle ticket and drew the King of Diamonds from a deck with only 42 cards left to miss out on a $475 pot.
The program was yours truly and I went over what the Sub-West Leadership has been doing since July. We are involved in projects that will ultimately affect the lives of over 10,000 people on 2 continents. Thank you for your contribution to Rotary.
Next week our program was changed from Gulf Coast Aerospace & Defense Coalition to Historic Pensacola in Pictures by Deborah Dunlap (tentatively).
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
It was good to see everyone this week. John Stein got us started with a Groaner. AG Ted Kirchharr led us in Prayer, followed by Al Swann with the Pledge to our Flag, and Harry Tuttle with the 4-Way Test.
I showed a 30 second video about how Rotary needs each one of us.
Happy Dollars were started by Andy Hinton because Alabama was going to play football again this week. Bill Cleary was happy to be at Rotary. Courtney Peterson got a round of applause because he and his wife are expecting a new baby in April. Paul Sinor’s son-in-law is returning from Iraq today.
Sgt-at-Arms Johnny Fayard introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Dr. Deck Couch, guest of Harry Tuttle; and Bob Bothfeld, Jr., son of Bob Bothfeld. We had one Visiting Rotarian, Bob Campbell of Five Flags.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries’ this week with Al Swann (39 years); and Mike Henderson (26 years).
We received a letter from Kathy Karsten, Program Manager at USO Pensacola thanking us for our donations of goodies and cutlery last week. This is an ongoing need so please feel free to bring items to any club meeting. Al Swann gave us a caution from his personal experience with arterial blockages in the legs. Suggested we have our doctors check the blood flow in our legs during routine exams.
The Woolly Booger was AG Ted Kirchharr with an intriguing look at the history of Sub-West in The Rotarian magazine.
Harry Tuttle had the winning raffle ticket and drew the King of Diamonds from a deck with only 42 cards left to miss out on a $475 pot.
The program was yours truly and I went over what the Sub-West Leadership has been doing since July. We are involved in projects that will ultimately affect the lives of over 10,000 people on 2 continents. Thank you for your contribution to Rotary.
Next week our program was changed from Gulf Coast Aerospace & Defense Coalition to Historic Pensacola in Pictures by Deborah Dunlap (tentatively).
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Meeting Notes for Sept 24th
Dear Sub-West Brothers and Sisters,
What a week! Bill Sheffield got us started with a Groaner. PDG Wayne Etheredge led us in Prayer, followed by Mark Smith with the Pledge to our Flag, and Paul Sinor with the 4-Way Test.
I had the sad duty of letting everyone know Bob Bothfeld’s wife Virginia had passed away on Monday. Her memorial service was Friday at Gulf Breeze Presbyterian Church. It was a lovely service and I thank the Sub-Westers who came out to support our brother Bob in his time of grief.
PDG Wayne Etheredge came forward and gave us a brief history of EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year). He encouraged us to each contribute $115 this year to the Rotary Foundation. He said money already given to the Dress the Prez for Polio counts toward the $115. Several members came forward and gave their $115 or more for the year for a total of $801.00. The $2000 goal for Dress the Prez was smashed and is now headed for $4000. We are at $2712.00. Mac Parker of the “Dress Committee” said if we hit $4000, the Prez will wear “whatever” the entire day and his committee will join him dressed accordingly at the meeting on October 22nd. Of course I’m motivated to not be alone…
Happy Dollars were started by Heidi Blair because she is going to Hawaii. Mark Smith met his wife 15 years ago. PDG Bob Spillman was jumping up and down on his table because West Point won. Trish Woodburn had a great time in Greece. And Bill and Anna Spain got to see their son take command of an Army garrison.
Ed Ellis introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Corrine Swann, the lovely wife of Al Swann; Mark Dahn, guest of Moses Atwood; and Scott McKnight, guest of Ed Holt. Visiting Rotarians included Van Hibberts from Gulf Breeze; and RP Doyle and Terry Terrell from Downtown.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries’ this week with Charlie Peppler (15 years); Craig Smith (9 years); and Betty Wasson (9 years).
The Woolly Booger was Brett Parra who played Stump the Chump with famous football quotes.
Charlie Peppler had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Three of Hearts from a deck with only 43 cards left to miss out on a $454 pot.
The program was Rotarians John & Trannie Laquey from ShelterBox. They shared how this all-in-one box of necessary items is used to provide relief to individuals and families in disaster areas.
Next week our program will be a Club Assembly and I will bring everyone up-to-date on what we’ve accomplished so far.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Meeting Notes from Sept 17th
Dear Sub-West Brothers and Sisters,
Another super meeting! (this is becoming routine). Tim Couch got us started with a Groaner and it had to do with something growing in his backyard. PDG Paul Parks led us in Prayer, followed by PP Jerold Hall with the Pledge to our Flag, and Charlie Hass with the 4-Way Test.
It was my pleasure to award Bill Sheffield the Paul Harris Fellowship. Bill is a great Rotarian and asset to Sub-West. Immediate Past President Bill Cleary selected Bill for the award and presented the PHF pin, medallion, and certificate to Bill.
Happy Dollars were started by Bill Ramsey because it was Constitution Day. Andy Hinton was happy his football team was still on track for the National Championship. Brett Parra was happy Bill Sheffield received his award and the work Impact 100 was doing in the community for special needs kids.
PE John Stein introduced our Visitors and Guests the proper way by saying most people’s name wrong. At the end he corrected the lesson to, “How NOT to introduce Visiting Rotarians.” Visiting were Kat Davis, guest of Betty Wasson; Sam Marshall, father of PP Mike Marshall; and Bob Stumpf, guest of Ed Holt. Visiting Rotarians included Amy Rauls from Macon, GA; Joe Boyles from Five Flags; Mike Ferguson from Downtown; John Blair from Crestview; and Stephanie O’Connor from Gulf Breeze.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries’ this week with Don Gregory (32 years) and Jack Brown (10 years).
The Woolly Booger was PDG Wayne Etheredge who challenged the group on their knowledge of Rotary. He squeezed a dollar out of everyone with a vowel in their first name.
Visiting Rotarian Amy Rauls had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Two of Clubs from a deck with only 44 cards left to miss out on a $432 pot.
The program was Rotarian John T. Capps III from the Morehead City – Noon Rotary Club in North Carolina. John reminded us that the work of Rotary is accomplished at the club level and how important Rotarians are to the local community and the world.
Next week our speaker will be people from ShelterBox. ShelterBox is an emergency response program that provides necessary items in the wake of disaster.
Another $150 was donated to Polio Plus this week bringing the total to $1911. I’m beginning to think we are going to get to $2000 in the next 5 weeks.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Meeting Notes for Sept 10th
Dear Sub-West Brothers and Sisters,
Another super meeting! Mike Marshall got us started with a Groaner and it was “all right.” PE John Stein led us in Prayer, followed by bob Jacobson with the Pledge to our Flag, and Bill Ramsey with the 4-Way Test.
I let everyone know Hope Allen’s job requirements at the Chamber have prevented her from making club meetings and Board meetings. She felt it was in the best interest of the club for her to resign as Sgt-at-Arms and let someone else fill this voting Board position. The Board accepted Hope’s resignation and asked Dr. Bill Marchi to take the job and he agreed. Thanks Bill!
We inducted our newest member, Paul Sinor. His sponsor, Bill Sheffield, pinned the Rotary Pin on Paul during the induction ceremony. Please make an effort to get to know Paul and extend the hand of Rotary friendship.
Happy Dollars were started by Heidi Blair who was happy Courtney Peterson had stepped up to take the Long-Term Exchange students to an FSU home game. Bill Ramsey put in $10 because he talked to a sailor while he was travelling who had been blessed by the USO Heidi runs. Andy Hinton was elated over Virginia Tech’s loss. Paul Sinor was happy to be the newest Rotarian in the world and Paul Parks celebrated 150 years of perfect attendance. Jerold Hall was happy to be at Rotary and will not be here next week. PDG Wayne Etheredge was happy about Jerold’s announcement.
Charlie Peppler introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting Rotarians included Helen & Zoran Sajovic from Lafayette LA; Dick Baker from Five Flags; Club President Jay Overman from Seville; and Club President Fran Crumpton, Eddie Hill , and Dan Livingston from Pensacola North.
We celebrated one Rotarian anniversary this week with Secretary Wes Nicholls (1 year).
If you have Perfect Attendance, see Secretary Wes Nicholls. This information is tracked by the club and we want to make sure our records are up-to-date. Many member photos are missing from the District Database. Admin Chair Jane White has a list of missing photos and will have a camera at club meetings. PP Ferd Salomon II mentioned a Clay Trap Shooting event. See him for details. Eddie Hill from Pensacola North Rotary Club had Rotary Polos for sale. The polos are a Polio Plus Fundraiser.
I also mentioned Five Flags PE Malcolm Ballinger’s son Andy is battling leukemia. A fund raising effort is under way to help with the medical expenses. Raffle tickets are being sold for $10 each with the prize being a 14kt white gold, yellow sapphire and diamond ring. The ring was donated and 100% of the proceeds will go to help Andy. Remember what DG John Kuykendall said; we need make sure we help fellow Rotarians in need. Dick Baker was present to collect donations.
The Woolly Booger was Huntley Johnson who wreaked havoc across the room in his majestic way. You gotta love that guy (for $2.00).
Visiting Rotarian Helen Sajovic had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Seven of Clubs from a deck with only 45 cards left to miss out on a $408 pot.
The program was Jill Pait and BJ Davis from the American Cancer Society. Jill shared the many services provided by the organization and encouraged all of us to get the word out.
Next week our speaker will be John T. Capps III from Morehead City, NC.
John T. will be speaking at the Seville Rotary Club on Tuesday, Sept 15th at 5:30pm. This event is open to all Rotarians, is no cost, and counts as a make-up.
Bob Bothfeld’s wife Virginia is in Covenant Hospice. Bob says she is comfortable. Please keep Bob and Virginia is your prayers.
Although I didn’t mention it in the meeting, another $60 was donated to Polio Plus bringing the total to $1741. I think I’m going to look good.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Another super meeting! Mike Marshall got us started with a Groaner and it was “all right.” PE John Stein led us in Prayer, followed by bob Jacobson with the Pledge to our Flag, and Bill Ramsey with the 4-Way Test.
I let everyone know Hope Allen’s job requirements at the Chamber have prevented her from making club meetings and Board meetings. She felt it was in the best interest of the club for her to resign as Sgt-at-Arms and let someone else fill this voting Board position. The Board accepted Hope’s resignation and asked Dr. Bill Marchi to take the job and he agreed. Thanks Bill!
We inducted our newest member, Paul Sinor. His sponsor, Bill Sheffield, pinned the Rotary Pin on Paul during the induction ceremony. Please make an effort to get to know Paul and extend the hand of Rotary friendship.
Happy Dollars were started by Heidi Blair who was happy Courtney Peterson had stepped up to take the Long-Term Exchange students to an FSU home game. Bill Ramsey put in $10 because he talked to a sailor while he was travelling who had been blessed by the USO Heidi runs. Andy Hinton was elated over Virginia Tech’s loss. Paul Sinor was happy to be the newest Rotarian in the world and Paul Parks celebrated 150 years of perfect attendance. Jerold Hall was happy to be at Rotary and will not be here next week. PDG Wayne Etheredge was happy about Jerold’s announcement.
Charlie Peppler introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting Rotarians included Helen & Zoran Sajovic from Lafayette LA; Dick Baker from Five Flags; Club President Jay Overman from Seville; and Club President Fran Crumpton, Eddie Hill , and Dan Livingston from Pensacola North.
We celebrated one Rotarian anniversary this week with Secretary Wes Nicholls (1 year).
If you have Perfect Attendance, see Secretary Wes Nicholls. This information is tracked by the club and we want to make sure our records are up-to-date. Many member photos are missing from the District Database. Admin Chair Jane White has a list of missing photos and will have a camera at club meetings. PP Ferd Salomon II mentioned a Clay Trap Shooting event. See him for details. Eddie Hill from Pensacola North Rotary Club had Rotary Polos for sale. The polos are a Polio Plus Fundraiser.
I also mentioned Five Flags PE Malcolm Ballinger’s son Andy is battling leukemia. A fund raising effort is under way to help with the medical expenses. Raffle tickets are being sold for $10 each with the prize being a 14kt white gold, yellow sapphire and diamond ring. The ring was donated and 100% of the proceeds will go to help Andy. Remember what DG John Kuykendall said; we need make sure we help fellow Rotarians in need. Dick Baker was present to collect donations.
The Woolly Booger was Huntley Johnson who wreaked havoc across the room in his majestic way. You gotta love that guy (for $2.00).
Visiting Rotarian Helen Sajovic had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Seven of Clubs from a deck with only 45 cards left to miss out on a $408 pot.
The program was Jill Pait and BJ Davis from the American Cancer Society. Jill shared the many services provided by the organization and encouraged all of us to get the word out.
Next week our speaker will be John T. Capps III from Morehead City, NC.
John T. will be speaking at the Seville Rotary Club on Tuesday, Sept 15th at 5:30pm. This event is open to all Rotarians, is no cost, and counts as a make-up.
Bob Bothfeld’s wife Virginia is in Covenant Hospice. Bob says she is comfortable. Please keep Bob and Virginia is your prayers.
Although I didn’t mention it in the meeting, another $60 was donated to Polio Plus bringing the total to $1741. I think I’m going to look good.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Meeting Notes from Sept 3rd
Dear Proud Sub-Westers,
What a wild meeting! Bill Sheffield got us started with a Groaner that came straight from the LIV Bible (Loose Interpretation Version). Harry Tuttle led us in Prayer, followed by Don Gregory with the Pledge to our Flag, and Bob Bothfeld with the 4-Way Test.
I passed on that the Dress the Prez for Polio campaign was up to $1581. With a goal of $2000 and 7 weeks to go, it’s not looking good for me (or maybe I should have said, I’ll be looking good for you). Super Rotarian John Capps is coming to Pensacola the week of Sept 13-18th. Thanks to Past President Bill Spain and his lovely wife Anna for donating their home for him to stay in and a car to drive while he’s here. Bill and Anna will be out of town at their son Everett’s change-of-command while John’s here.
Happy Dollars were laden with football rants and raves. We had visitors from the FBI and Bill Sheffield was asking to use one of their guns! If the teams play with the same level of energy as their Sub-West fans exhibit, they need to make the football out of steel.
Past District Governor Paul Parks introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included James Stewart, Tim Bragg; and Paul Sinor, all guests of Bill Sheffield. Visiting Rotarians included Carl Dickerson from Cantonment; and Richard Peterson and Kenny Morgan from Pensacola North.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries this week with Gordy Tyrrell (48 years); Mike Marshall (15 years); Jerold Hall (11 years); and Ronnie Arnold (4 years).
Heidi Blair, Executive Director of the USO, wants to share with Sub-West the USO is conducting a Food Drive to support the fine defenders of our nation who come to the USO. Many troops use the USO this time of year to watch football. Please help by donating non-alcoholic drinks, candy, snacks, packaged finger foods, napkins, plastic ware, etc., so our fine young men and women can enjoy some of the freedom they provide. If you can’t get the food, money also works. The USO’s phone is 850.455.8280.
I also mentioned Five Flags PE Malcolm Ballinger’s son Andy is battling leukemia. A fund raising effort is under way to help with the medical expenses. Raffle tickets are being sold for $10 each with the prize being a 14kt white gold, yellow sapphire and diamond ring. The ring was donated and 100% of the proceeds will go to help Andy. Remember what DG John Kuykendall said; we need make sure we help fellow Rotarians in need.
The Woolly Booger was Tim Couch who tested us on Football Mascot trivia. I’m still wondering how a higher education institution ended up being the Fighting Okra.
Huntley Johnson had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Queen of Spades from a deck with only 46 cards left to miss out on a $383 pot.
Brunie Emmanuel from the EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless told us how his organization operates and what its goals are. He included the efforts to work with the people that are being displaced so construction can commence on the Maritime Park.
Next week our speaker will be Frances Yeo from Junior Achievement.
Ervin Byrd is the new Social Chair and is looking for people to join his committee. Ervin plans parties for a living and is sure to make this easy for anyone who joins him.
I’m so proud you made me a member of Sub-West.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
What a wild meeting! Bill Sheffield got us started with a Groaner that came straight from the LIV Bible (Loose Interpretation Version). Harry Tuttle led us in Prayer, followed by Don Gregory with the Pledge to our Flag, and Bob Bothfeld with the 4-Way Test.
I passed on that the Dress the Prez for Polio campaign was up to $1581. With a goal of $2000 and 7 weeks to go, it’s not looking good for me (or maybe I should have said, I’ll be looking good for you). Super Rotarian John Capps is coming to Pensacola the week of Sept 13-18th. Thanks to Past President Bill Spain and his lovely wife Anna for donating their home for him to stay in and a car to drive while he’s here. Bill and Anna will be out of town at their son Everett’s change-of-command while John’s here.
Happy Dollars were laden with football rants and raves. We had visitors from the FBI and Bill Sheffield was asking to use one of their guns! If the teams play with the same level of energy as their Sub-West fans exhibit, they need to make the football out of steel.
Past District Governor Paul Parks introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included James Stewart, Tim Bragg; and Paul Sinor, all guests of Bill Sheffield. Visiting Rotarians included Carl Dickerson from Cantonment; and Richard Peterson and Kenny Morgan from Pensacola North.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries this week with Gordy Tyrrell (48 years); Mike Marshall (15 years); Jerold Hall (11 years); and Ronnie Arnold (4 years).
Heidi Blair, Executive Director of the USO, wants to share with Sub-West the USO is conducting a Food Drive to support the fine defenders of our nation who come to the USO. Many troops use the USO this time of year to watch football. Please help by donating non-alcoholic drinks, candy, snacks, packaged finger foods, napkins, plastic ware, etc., so our fine young men and women can enjoy some of the freedom they provide. If you can’t get the food, money also works. The USO’s phone is 850.455.8280.
I also mentioned Five Flags PE Malcolm Ballinger’s son Andy is battling leukemia. A fund raising effort is under way to help with the medical expenses. Raffle tickets are being sold for $10 each with the prize being a 14kt white gold, yellow sapphire and diamond ring. The ring was donated and 100% of the proceeds will go to help Andy. Remember what DG John Kuykendall said; we need make sure we help fellow Rotarians in need.
The Woolly Booger was Tim Couch who tested us on Football Mascot trivia. I’m still wondering how a higher education institution ended up being the Fighting Okra.
Huntley Johnson had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Queen of Spades from a deck with only 46 cards left to miss out on a $383 pot.
Brunie Emmanuel from the EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless told us how his organization operates and what its goals are. He included the efforts to work with the people that are being displaced so construction can commence on the Maritime Park.
Next week our speaker will be Frances Yeo from Junior Achievement.
Ervin Byrd is the new Social Chair and is looking for people to join his committee. Ervin plans parties for a living and is sure to make this easy for anyone who joins him.
I’m so proud you made me a member of Sub-West.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Meeting Notes from August 27th
Dear Proud Sub-Westers,
Despite the rain, we had another great meeting! Ferd Salomon II got us started with a Groaner that increased our appreciation of attorneys. Mike Marshall led us in Prayer, followed by Mark Smith with the Pledge to our Flag, and Harry Tuttle with the 4-Way Test.
I passed on that PE John Stein, VP Ferd Salomon III and I had gone to the District Foundation training. We learned a lot and hopefully have giving to the Rotary International Foundation figured out.
Happy Dollars were rampant and I didn’t keep track of them this time (bad Rick, no cookie). Is there an app for that?
John Boivin introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included Honorary Rotarian Jinny Parks, wife of PDG Paul Parks; and Paul Sinor, friend of Bill Sheffield. Visiting Rotarians included Diane Mack and Rock Penfold from Five Flags; Dan Livingston and Chuck Hoskin from Pensacola North; and Melanie Furman and Jenny DeSeasre from Seville.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries for the week of August 23rd for Leorah Mims (2 years); and Bobbye Carroll (14 years).
Mac Parker came forward (again) and held up a sign showing the club was half-way to its goal of $2000 for Polio Plus in the Dress the Prez for Polio Challenge. He also presented a check given to him by James Marks for $500. I gave $20 that my wife Suki added to the cause. I’m sensing conspiracy. Other donors today brought the total to $580 making the total contributed now at $1581 leaving the club $419 from the goal. Additional bargaining occurred and Mac committed that if the club hits $4000 that he and the Dress the Prez Outfit Committee will also be dressed that day and I will wear “Whatever” the entire day. We will see…
Despite the rain, we had another great meeting! Ferd Salomon II got us started with a Groaner that increased our appreciation of attorneys. Mike Marshall led us in Prayer, followed by Mark Smith with the Pledge to our Flag, and Harry Tuttle with the 4-Way Test.
I passed on that PE John Stein, VP Ferd Salomon III and I had gone to the District Foundation training. We learned a lot and hopefully have giving to the Rotary International Foundation figured out.
Happy Dollars were rampant and I didn’t keep track of them this time (bad Rick, no cookie). Is there an app for that?
John Boivin introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included Honorary Rotarian Jinny Parks, wife of PDG Paul Parks; and Paul Sinor, friend of Bill Sheffield. Visiting Rotarians included Diane Mack and Rock Penfold from Five Flags; Dan Livingston and Chuck Hoskin from Pensacola North; and Melanie Furman and Jenny DeSeasre from Seville.
We celebrated Rotarian anniversaries for the week of August 23rd for Leorah Mims (2 years); and Bobbye Carroll (14 years).
Mac Parker came forward (again) and held up a sign showing the club was half-way to its goal of $2000 for Polio Plus in the Dress the Prez for Polio Challenge. He also presented a check given to him by James Marks for $500. I gave $20 that my wife Suki added to the cause. I’m sensing conspiracy. Other donors today brought the total to $580 making the total contributed now at $1581 leaving the club $419 from the goal. Additional bargaining occurred and Mac committed that if the club hits $4000 that he and the Dress the Prez Outfit Committee will also be dressed that day and I will wear “Whatever” the entire day. We will see…
The Woolly Booger was Ronnie Arnold who tested us on Football Stadium trivia. It raised a lot of money and several liars were exposed regarding their attendance at SEC stadiums.
Visiting Rotarian Rock Penfold had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Queen of Clubs from a deck with only 47 cards left to miss out on a $365 pot.
Dr. Judy Bense, President of the University of West Florida, gave us an update on her efforts to bring more attention to UWF and make it a place students want to come to.
Next week our speaker will be Mr. Brunie Emmanuel from the Coalition for the Homeless.
Thank you again for displaying your pride by wearing your symbols of Rotary. Be warned however, you will be asked to stand up if you do not have a symbol of Rotary on next week. And wearing one of the Rotary stickers does not count (Huntley). As a matter of fact, it will cost you $10 if you think wearing a paper Rotary sticker is a display of your Rotary pride.
You guys are the best!
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Monday, August 24, 2009
Meeting Notes from August 20th
Dear Proud Rotarians of Sub-West,It was another great meeting! Bill Sheffield got us started with a Groaner. John Brick led us in Prayer, followed by Betty Wasson with the Pledge to our Flag, and Charlie Hass with the 4-Way Test.
I passed on that I had spoken to Jack Brown during the week and his business is tough, but they are going to make it. He hopes to be attending meetings again soon. I also thanked Ronnie Arnold and the Sub-West Grill Crew for serving dinner to the FAMU Marching Band Saturday night and Bill & Molly Cleary for hosting the Welcome event for our Long-term Exchange Student, Rodrigo.
Bill Cleary started the Happy Dollars with his jubilation over school starting. Harry Tuttle followed with how blessed he feels to be part of Sub-West. Wayne Etheredge was happy to see Britt Landrum at Sub-West because it was Britt who sponsored him as a Rotarian. And I was happy to have my son Alex at the club just before he heads back to his sophomore year at UF.
Braden Ball introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included my son Alex Lambert, Paul Sinor, friend of Bill Sheffield, and Christine Viets, from the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank, guest of Bill Cleary. We had a ton of Visiting Rotarians to include most of the Pensacola North Club with Derek Ferebee, Dan Livingston, Eddie Hill, Jonathan Taylor & Frank Kay. We also had John Griffing from Five Flags; Roger Matthews from Milton; Britt Landrum from Downtown; and Patrick Quinn from New Orleans.
Mac Parker came forward with Heidi Blair and took some measurements of me for Dress the Prez for Polio. They seem to think the club will raise $2000 by October 21st, however they need $20/member to hit the goal. The club can choose what I will wear to conduct the October 22nd meeting if $2000 is raised. I think Mac and Heidi wasted their time, but they did raise another $100. I think this puts the total at $941. We will see…
The Woolly Booger was Angie Neumann who tested us on Wisconsin trivia. It was a lot of good information for those interested in the Cheesehead State.
John Brick had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Two of Hearts from a deck with only 48 cards left to miss out on a $341 pot.
Dee Dee Ritchie gave us an update on the Charter Commission’s efforts to date. There has been a lot of work and listening to testimonies accomplished by this group to date.
Thank you again for displaying your pride by wearing your symbols of Rotary. I am proud to be a Rotarian and I hope you are too.
Next week our speaker will be Dr. Judy Bense, President of the University of West Florida.
Have a great week!
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Friday, August 14, 2009
Meeting Notes from August 13th
Dear Rotarians of Sub-West,
Another great meeting! Johnny Fayard got us started with a Groaner (“big” Johnny with a “little” Johnny joke). Reed Eubanks led us in Prayer, followed by Mark McBride with the Pledge to our Flag, and Tom Johnson with the 4-Way Test.
I welcomed Rodrigo Lima, our Long-Term Exchange student, to Sub-West. He arrived Wednesday at the airport and was met by a nice cadre of Sub-Westers. (The rumors are not true – I wasn’t late, he arrived early). Thanks to Heidi Blair, Mike Marshall, and Bill Cleary for the work on getting him here. Thanks also to Charles and Nina Howard from Pensacola North Rotary for being Rodrigo’s first host family.
Ronnie Arnold started the Happy Dollars by sharing he and the Sub-West Grill Crew will be cooking for the FAMU Marching Band Saturday Evening. Bill Cleary was happy he survived his family vacation. Bill Spain was happy new Rotarian Harry Tuttle is looking to attend the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI). John Boivin was happy he got to go fishing in Canada. And Heidi Blair was happy all four Long-Term Youth Exchange students arrived safely.
Heidi Blair introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included Paul Bailey, friend of visiting Rotarian Charles Howard; Mike Hill, friend of Bill Cleary; and David Mendez, friend of visiting Rotarian Walk Jones from Cantonment. We had Visiting Rotarians Martin Harwood from Downtown, Beverly Livingston from Gulf Breeze, and Richard Peterson from Pensacola North.
I made the announcement that the Sub-West Board met and wanted to challenge the Club to contribute $20/member to help us meet our goal of $2000 to Polio Plus. If Sub-West can hit the target by October 21st, you can dress me up however you wish (keep it G-rated) and this is how I will conduct the October 22nd meeting. Mac Parker stood up and said he would get the money started with a $20.00. Others joined Mac and $340 was raised at the meeting. We will have a thermometer at the next meeting to measure progress toward the goal, but I doubt you’re going to get there. Nice try Mac.
Bill Cleary reminded everyone of the party at his house this Saturday, from 6-9pm. For this Rotary year, cell phone donations will go to the District to help keep dues from increasing.
The Woolly Booger was Bobbye Carroll who gave us a “quiz” on ancient TV comedy. Even Paul Parks was too young to remember this stuff. At any rate, I remembered Membership Retention is a goal this year and put $20.00 in the pot to end it (my penitence for being late to the airport). We love you Bobbye!
Huntley Johnson had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Nine of Spades from a deck with only 49 cards left to miss out on a $325 pot.
Haley Richards, from Bridges to Circles came and shared this poverty initiative and program of Catholic Charities. Bridges to Circles works in partnership with Unite Escambia’s Poverty Solutions Team to provide education and mentoring to low income families in the area.
I am proud of Sub-Wet for wearing its Team Colors (although I did see Moses Atwood wear the Rotary sticker he got at last week’s meeting – very innovative, but don’t count on it working next week). Only six Rotary Pins were sold. I saw Rotary ties, polos, District Conference pins, and Sub-West Club pins. We are Rotarians and we should be proud of what we represent in our community.
Next week our speaker will be Dee Dee Ritchie from the Pensacola Charter Review Commission.
Have a great week!
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Another great meeting! Johnny Fayard got us started with a Groaner (“big” Johnny with a “little” Johnny joke). Reed Eubanks led us in Prayer, followed by Mark McBride with the Pledge to our Flag, and Tom Johnson with the 4-Way Test.
I welcomed Rodrigo Lima, our Long-Term Exchange student, to Sub-West. He arrived Wednesday at the airport and was met by a nice cadre of Sub-Westers. (The rumors are not true – I wasn’t late, he arrived early). Thanks to Heidi Blair, Mike Marshall, and Bill Cleary for the work on getting him here. Thanks also to Charles and Nina Howard from Pensacola North Rotary for being Rodrigo’s first host family.
Ronnie Arnold started the Happy Dollars by sharing he and the Sub-West Grill Crew will be cooking for the FAMU Marching Band Saturday Evening. Bill Cleary was happy he survived his family vacation. Bill Spain was happy new Rotarian Harry Tuttle is looking to attend the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI). John Boivin was happy he got to go fishing in Canada. And Heidi Blair was happy all four Long-Term Youth Exchange students arrived safely.
Heidi Blair introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included Paul Bailey, friend of visiting Rotarian Charles Howard; Mike Hill, friend of Bill Cleary; and David Mendez, friend of visiting Rotarian Walk Jones from Cantonment. We had Visiting Rotarians Martin Harwood from Downtown, Beverly Livingston from Gulf Breeze, and Richard Peterson from Pensacola North.
I made the announcement that the Sub-West Board met and wanted to challenge the Club to contribute $20/member to help us meet our goal of $2000 to Polio Plus. If Sub-West can hit the target by October 21st, you can dress me up however you wish (keep it G-rated) and this is how I will conduct the October 22nd meeting. Mac Parker stood up and said he would get the money started with a $20.00. Others joined Mac and $340 was raised at the meeting. We will have a thermometer at the next meeting to measure progress toward the goal, but I doubt you’re going to get there. Nice try Mac.
Bill Cleary reminded everyone of the party at his house this Saturday, from 6-9pm. For this Rotary year, cell phone donations will go to the District to help keep dues from increasing.
The Woolly Booger was Bobbye Carroll who gave us a “quiz” on ancient TV comedy. Even Paul Parks was too young to remember this stuff. At any rate, I remembered Membership Retention is a goal this year and put $20.00 in the pot to end it (my penitence for being late to the airport). We love you Bobbye!
Huntley Johnson had the winning raffle ticket and drew the Nine of Spades from a deck with only 49 cards left to miss out on a $325 pot.
Haley Richards, from Bridges to Circles came and shared this poverty initiative and program of Catholic Charities. Bridges to Circles works in partnership with Unite Escambia’s Poverty Solutions Team to provide education and mentoring to low income families in the area.
I am proud of Sub-Wet for wearing its Team Colors (although I did see Moses Atwood wear the Rotary sticker he got at last week’s meeting – very innovative, but don’t count on it working next week). Only six Rotary Pins were sold. I saw Rotary ties, polos, District Conference pins, and Sub-West Club pins. We are Rotarians and we should be proud of what we represent in our community.
Next week our speaker will be Dee Dee Ritchie from the Pensacola Charter Review Commission.
Have a great week!
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Meeting Notes from August 6th
Dear Honorable Rotarians of Sub-West,
If you missed the meeting today, you missed ice cream! I’m not sure how it got there, but I’ll go ahead and take credit for it. I told Memory this could go on happening every week and she said she would let the chef know. Keep your fingers crossed.
What a great meeting! Al Swann got us started with a Groaner (I wonder if Harry came out of the closet?). Courtney Peterson led us in Prayer, followed by Johnny Fayard with the Pledge to our Flag, and Ferd Salomon III with the 4-Way Test.
I started the Happy Dollars by recognizing some of our club members’ years in Rotary. Andy Hinton-45 years; Bill Spain-40 years; Tom Johnson-23 years; Gil Bennett-15 years; Bill Cleary-12 years; Robert Waddell-11 years; & Bill Hooper-1 year. I should have recognized these great Rotarians last month because their anniversaries were in July. I got caught up today for August by recognizing Huntley Johnson’s 52 years in Rotary. Huntley, you got a standing ovation that lasted for over 5 minutes. Too bad you were off somewhere else goofing around and missed it.
Bill Sheffield added to the Happy Dollars (again) being thankful for the opportunity to work with Visiting Rotarian Peit Hudson. Bill Cleary had a dollar to give because his family is going on vacation together. Mark Smith is happy his youngest child turned one year old.
Sandi Starr introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included Claire Kirchharr, daughter of AG Ted Kirchharr (clap) and Jeff Chavers, co-worker of Tim Couch. We had Visiting Rotarians Charles Howard of Pensacola North, Peit Hudson from Downtown, and Sam Foreman from Gulf Breeze.
I paid a fine for not having Rotary Pins available at the meeting for those who do not have a symbol of Rotary and need one. I was pleased to announce that Johnny the Hun only gave out seven “I am a Rotarian” stickers. If the pins are here next week, the fines begin. Jim Lent gave a Birthday Check. Jim has been out a while because of his wife Jo’s health, but reports she is better and hopes to be back at the club soon.
The Woolly Booger was Buck Hall who went around the room badgering people about this and that and called it an “Orientation for Newer Rotarians.” He even slammed me for something or another. He raised $90.00 for the Foundation with his rants, so maybe he’ll be invited back.
Brett Parra had the winning raffle ticket. I turned the deck over and put the Ace of Spades on top hoping he would draw it again and give the money to Polio Plus. But I think his wife may have had a talk with him and I could see in his eyes a desire to redeem himself. So I shuffled the deck and turned it back over. He drew the Queen of Hearts from a deck with only 50 cards left to miss out on a $302 pot. Sorry Rocky.
Jenny Campbell, Assistant Curator, from the Pensacola Museum of Art came and shared the many and varied programs and exhibits currently available at the museum. Just another one of the great jewels in our city.
I gave a late reminder that on Wednesday, August 12th at 10:00am our Long-Term Youth Exchange student, Rodrigo, will be arriving at the Pensacola Airport. If you are available, please come out and welcome him to Pensacola. It would be nice to have a big crowd to greet him.
Next week our speaker will be Haley Richards from VISTA Bridges to Circles. She will be sharing a Catholic Charities Poverty Initiative. She is not looking for donations, but will share the opportunity to get involved.
I can’t wait to see you next week.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
If you missed the meeting today, you missed ice cream! I’m not sure how it got there, but I’ll go ahead and take credit for it. I told Memory this could go on happening every week and she said she would let the chef know. Keep your fingers crossed.
What a great meeting! Al Swann got us started with a Groaner (I wonder if Harry came out of the closet?). Courtney Peterson led us in Prayer, followed by Johnny Fayard with the Pledge to our Flag, and Ferd Salomon III with the 4-Way Test.
I started the Happy Dollars by recognizing some of our club members’ years in Rotary. Andy Hinton-45 years; Bill Spain-40 years; Tom Johnson-23 years; Gil Bennett-15 years; Bill Cleary-12 years; Robert Waddell-11 years; & Bill Hooper-1 year. I should have recognized these great Rotarians last month because their anniversaries were in July. I got caught up today for August by recognizing Huntley Johnson’s 52 years in Rotary. Huntley, you got a standing ovation that lasted for over 5 minutes. Too bad you were off somewhere else goofing around and missed it.
Bill Sheffield added to the Happy Dollars (again) being thankful for the opportunity to work with Visiting Rotarian Peit Hudson. Bill Cleary had a dollar to give because his family is going on vacation together. Mark Smith is happy his youngest child turned one year old.
Sandi Starr introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included Claire Kirchharr, daughter of AG Ted Kirchharr (clap) and Jeff Chavers, co-worker of Tim Couch. We had Visiting Rotarians Charles Howard of Pensacola North, Peit Hudson from Downtown, and Sam Foreman from Gulf Breeze.
I paid a fine for not having Rotary Pins available at the meeting for those who do not have a symbol of Rotary and need one. I was pleased to announce that Johnny the Hun only gave out seven “I am a Rotarian” stickers. If the pins are here next week, the fines begin. Jim Lent gave a Birthday Check. Jim has been out a while because of his wife Jo’s health, but reports she is better and hopes to be back at the club soon.
The Woolly Booger was Buck Hall who went around the room badgering people about this and that and called it an “Orientation for Newer Rotarians.” He even slammed me for something or another. He raised $90.00 for the Foundation with his rants, so maybe he’ll be invited back.
Brett Parra had the winning raffle ticket. I turned the deck over and put the Ace of Spades on top hoping he would draw it again and give the money to Polio Plus. But I think his wife may have had a talk with him and I could see in his eyes a desire to redeem himself. So I shuffled the deck and turned it back over. He drew the Queen of Hearts from a deck with only 50 cards left to miss out on a $302 pot. Sorry Rocky.
Jenny Campbell, Assistant Curator, from the Pensacola Museum of Art came and shared the many and varied programs and exhibits currently available at the museum. Just another one of the great jewels in our city.
I gave a late reminder that on Wednesday, August 12th at 10:00am our Long-Term Youth Exchange student, Rodrigo, will be arriving at the Pensacola Airport. If you are available, please come out and welcome him to Pensacola. It would be nice to have a big crowd to greet him.
Next week our speaker will be Haley Richards from VISTA Bridges to Circles. She will be sharing a Catholic Charities Poverty Initiative. She is not looking for donations, but will share the opportunity to get involved.
I can’t wait to see you next week.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Meeting Notes from July 30th
Dear Proud Rotarians of Sub-West,It was beautiful outside and I was blessed to be a Rotarian today. I'm not sure everyone knows how hard it is to look out the windows of our meeting room and stay focused from the lectern. Please pardon me if I start to stare off more than usual.
What a great meeting! Mike Marshall got us started with two Groaners with the second being the real thing. Laverne Baker led us in prayer, followed by Roland Smith with the Pledge to our Flag, and Wendy Simon with the 4-Way Test.
Bill Sheffield started the Happy Dollars inspired by the American Flag that flies in front of Joe Pattie's. Bob Bothfeld said his wife is doing well with her medical treatments. Bob Jacobson and Tim Couch are proud of the accomplishments of their sons. Wayne Etheridge was happy the District Governor was visiting our club and that he only had to say his last name wrong once.
Johnny Fayard introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included Marilyn Tuttle, wife of newly inducted Rotarian Harry Tuttle. We had Visiting Rotarians Malcolm Thomas and Rex McKinney from Downtown and Olevia Yates from the new Seville Club.
I was my great pleasure to induct our first Rotarian this Rotary year. Harry Tuttle became Sub-West's newest member today and DG John Kuykendall presented him with the Rotary pin. Thanks to his sponsor, Bill Spain, for proposing him to our ranks and to his wife Marilyn for attending his ceremony. Please take time to welcome and get to know Harry.
The Woolly Booger was none other than Bill Spain who reminded us how a pretty blond can separate a smart man from his money. He continued on (and on, and on) with some Rotary Trivia and raised $82.00 (yeah Brett, I'm keeping track) for the Foundation.
Bill Sheffield had the winning raffle ticket and drew the 6 of Clubs from a deck with only 51 cards left to miss out on a $285 pot.
District Governor John Kuykendall was our speaker today and shared some of the things our District has committed to do this year. He talked about taking care of our membership, especially during these hard economic times. He also discussed the District projects that need support to include the Long-Term Youth Exchange and Rotary Youth Camp. He encouraged us to attend next year's District Conference that will be held at the HarborWalk Village in Destin. We thanked John and his wife Catherine for coming with a donation in his name to the Foundation, our "imported" travel coffee mugs and the "Pensacola is a Paradise" Pelican figurine from the Pelicans in Paradise collection.
The August issue of the club's newsletter was given out at the meeting. It's also attached to this email. Please say thanks to Bobbye Carroll and Jane White for the new format. It looks great! If you have something for the newsletter, the deadline is August 13th for the September issue.
Next week our speaker will be Jenny Campbell from the Pensacola Museum of Art.
For those who read all the way to the bottom, next week is when the $5.00 fines start for not wearing a symbol of Rotary to the meeting. No more Mr. Nice Guy!
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Meeting Notes From July 23rd
Dear Sub-West,
What a great meeting this week. Ronnie Arnold got us started with a Groaner. Mike Marshall led us in prayer, followed by Trish Woodburn with the Pledge to our Flag and Charlie Peppler with the 4-Way Test.
Happy Dollars were rampant. Newly wed and visiting Rotarian Shelby Cummings celebrated it being her first Rotary meeting as a married Rotarian. Andy Hinton was happy about Football and many Sub-Westers were happy about family members being at the club. Bill Spain was just happy.
There were still some "I am a Rotarian" stickers given out. Remember, free passes are only through the month of July. Starting with the first meeting in August, it will cost a $5.00 donation to the Foundation to be excused from displaying your Rotary pride. More pins are being ordered, so let Secretary Wes Nicholls know if you need to purchase another one.
John Stein introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included Taylor & Travis Carroll (youngest grandsons of Reed Eubanks), Sheri Owens, Jim Summers, Gene Higginbottom, Walker Parra (Brett's son with clean underwear), Nicole Keating (Bobbye Carroll's daughter), John Henderson (Mike's Rugby Champ son), and Harry Tuttle. We had Visiting Rotarians John Melancon (not said like its spelled) and his wife Sheila, Dan Livingston, Tom Vaughn, and Shelby Cummings and her newly-wed husband Erik Pulverenti.
I had the pleasure, along with Foundation Chair Betty Wasson, to present a Certificate of Recognition to Brett Parra for his generous contribution of his Raffle winnings last week to the Polio Plus Campaign. Thanks again, Brett!
Announcements included Sgt-at-Arms Johnny Fayard and Brett Parra asking everyone to respond to their emails asking for volunteers for meeting activities. Brett is the Woolly Booger Emeritus and needs volunteers to help raise funds each week. Johnny needs people to lead the Pledge, Prayer, 4-Way Test and to introduce Visitors and Guests. Mike Woods shared information about a Leadership Event to be held at First Presbyterian Church August 3-6. Ask him for details. Bill Cleary let us know he is the "Activity Coordinator" for our long-term youth exchange student and wants people to attend his airport arrival and welcome party. More details to follow.
The Woolly Booger was Roger Nicholson who asked some space trivia questions and read some of his church's recent bulletin entries (Okay, maybe it wasn't his church). However, he had the "white flags" flying in no time as we laughed. He did pry $2.00 from each of us for the Foundation.
The program was Kris Butler, CEO of the Mental Health Association of West Florida. Kris shared some of the programs and issues her organization is involved with in our community.
Next week, District Governor John Kuykendall will be conducting his Club Visit and share his goals for District 6940. Please make every effort to attend.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
What a great meeting this week. Ronnie Arnold got us started with a Groaner. Mike Marshall led us in prayer, followed by Trish Woodburn with the Pledge to our Flag and Charlie Peppler with the 4-Way Test.
Happy Dollars were rampant. Newly wed and visiting Rotarian Shelby Cummings celebrated it being her first Rotary meeting as a married Rotarian. Andy Hinton was happy about Football and many Sub-Westers were happy about family members being at the club. Bill Spain was just happy.
There were still some "I am a Rotarian" stickers given out. Remember, free passes are only through the month of July. Starting with the first meeting in August, it will cost a $5.00 donation to the Foundation to be excused from displaying your Rotary pride. More pins are being ordered, so let Secretary Wes Nicholls know if you need to purchase another one.
John Stein introduced our Visitors and Guests. Our visitors included Taylor & Travis Carroll (youngest grandsons of Reed Eubanks), Sheri Owens, Jim Summers, Gene Higginbottom, Walker Parra (Brett's son with clean underwear), Nicole Keating (Bobbye Carroll's daughter), John Henderson (Mike's Rugby Champ son), and Harry Tuttle. We had Visiting Rotarians John Melancon (not said like its spelled) and his wife Sheila, Dan Livingston, Tom Vaughn, and Shelby Cummings and her newly-wed husband Erik Pulverenti.
I had the pleasure, along with Foundation Chair Betty Wasson, to present a Certificate of Recognition to Brett Parra for his generous contribution of his Raffle winnings last week to the Polio Plus Campaign. Thanks again, Brett!
Announcements included Sgt-at-Arms Johnny Fayard and Brett Parra asking everyone to respond to their emails asking for volunteers for meeting activities. Brett is the Woolly Booger Emeritus and needs volunteers to help raise funds each week. Johnny needs people to lead the Pledge, Prayer, 4-Way Test and to introduce Visitors and Guests. Mike Woods shared information about a Leadership Event to be held at First Presbyterian Church August 3-6. Ask him for details. Bill Cleary let us know he is the "Activity Coordinator" for our long-term youth exchange student and wants people to attend his airport arrival and welcome party. More details to follow.
The Woolly Booger was Roger Nicholson who asked some space trivia questions and read some of his church's recent bulletin entries (Okay, maybe it wasn't his church). However, he had the "white flags" flying in no time as we laughed. He did pry $2.00 from each of us for the Foundation.
The program was Kris Butler, CEO of the Mental Health Association of West Florida. Kris shared some of the programs and issues her organization is involved with in our community.
Next week, District Governor John Kuykendall will be conducting his Club Visit and share his goals for District 6940. Please make every effort to attend.
Be blessed or be a blessing,
Rick
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Meeting Notes From July 16th
Dear Sub-West,
Let me start by saying thank you to the many of you who have given encouraging words and advice to me as I begin this year's presidency. I am blessed!
What a great meeting this week. Bill Sheffield got us started with a Groaner that I thought was going to cost us our "G" rating. Thank goodness the husband could speak English. Wayne Etheredge led us in prayer, followed by Jane White with the Pledge to our Flag and Bobbye Carroll with the 4-Way Test.
I started the Happy Dollars because of my jubilation that all Sub-Westers had on a symbol of Rotary. Only 26 stickers were given out which means many of you came to the club wearing your pride. Remember, free passes are only through the month of July. Starting with the first meeting in August, it will cost a $5.00 donation to the Foundation to be excused from displaying your Rotary pride. Other Happy Dollars included Ferd II & AG Ted having family at the meeting. Ronnie Arnold was happy about Bill Sheffield's something or other that was worth a dollar. A couple of folks were happy for long marriages.
Mike Marshall wanted to introduce our Visitors and Guests, but was off gallivanting so I picked up his slack. Our visitors included Jenny Campbell, Harry Tuttle, Claire Kirchharr and Jenny Salomon. We had Visiting Rotarians Nancy Halford, Andy Remke, and Jeff Lewis.
AG Ted Kirchharr (clap) came forward and presented the RI Presidential Citation to Bill Cleary for 2008-09. Congratulations Bill on a fine year!
The Wolly Booger was Courtney Peterson who fined a few Sub-Westers who were recently in the media and told some jokes(?). I had just told the Wolly Booger Emeritus, Brett Parra, his job was on the line and then he did something spectacular... Brett won the raffle and pulled the Ace of Spades! But that's not the spectacular part. He then donated the entire pot of $541.00 to the Foundation! Everybody take back the bad things you've said about Brett (at least for a while). Thank you, Brett, for your generosity.
The program was Dr. Coy Irvin from the Fiesta of Five Flags Association who brought us up-to-date on the Celebrate Pensacola 450th Anniversary.
The first issue of the club's newsletter was given out at the meeting. It also attached to this email. Please remember to give any inputs you have to Bobbye Carroll or Braden Ball for the club newsletter. The submission deadline for the August issue is July 24th.
One last bit of good news. Trice Whitten and Laverne Baker (two Fundraising Powerhouses) have agreed to Chair and Vice-Chair the Club's Fundraising Committee. If you want to be involved in one of the most significant parts of the club's activities this year, please contact me, Trice, or Laverne. This committee will have a big impact in what we do to END POLIO NOW.
Rick
Let me start by saying thank you to the many of you who have given encouraging words and advice to me as I begin this year's presidency. I am blessed!
What a great meeting this week. Bill Sheffield got us started with a Groaner that I thought was going to cost us our "G" rating. Thank goodness the husband could speak English. Wayne Etheredge led us in prayer, followed by Jane White with the Pledge to our Flag and Bobbye Carroll with the 4-Way Test.
I started the Happy Dollars because of my jubilation that all Sub-Westers had on a symbol of Rotary. Only 26 stickers were given out which means many of you came to the club wearing your pride. Remember, free passes are only through the month of July. Starting with the first meeting in August, it will cost a $5.00 donation to the Foundation to be excused from displaying your Rotary pride. Other Happy Dollars included Ferd II & AG Ted having family at the meeting. Ronnie Arnold was happy about Bill Sheffield's something or other that was worth a dollar. A couple of folks were happy for long marriages.
Mike Marshall wanted to introduce our Visitors and Guests, but was off gallivanting so I picked up his slack. Our visitors included Jenny Campbell, Harry Tuttle, Claire Kirchharr and Jenny Salomon. We had Visiting Rotarians Nancy Halford, Andy Remke, and Jeff Lewis.
AG Ted Kirchharr (clap) came forward and presented the RI Presidential Citation to Bill Cleary for 2008-09. Congratulations Bill on a fine year!
The Wolly Booger was Courtney Peterson who fined a few Sub-Westers who were recently in the media and told some jokes(?). I had just told the Wolly Booger Emeritus, Brett Parra, his job was on the line and then he did something spectacular... Brett won the raffle and pulled the Ace of Spades! But that's not the spectacular part. He then donated the entire pot of $541.00 to the Foundation! Everybody take back the bad things you've said about Brett (at least for a while). Thank you, Brett, for your generosity.
The program was Dr. Coy Irvin from the Fiesta of Five Flags Association who brought us up-to-date on the Celebrate Pensacola 450th Anniversary.
The first issue of the club's newsletter was given out at the meeting. It also attached to this email. Please remember to give any inputs you have to Bobbye Carroll or Braden Ball for the club newsletter. The submission deadline for the August issue is July 24th.
One last bit of good news. Trice Whitten and Laverne Baker (two Fundraising Powerhouses) have agreed to Chair and Vice-Chair the Club's Fundraising Committee. If you want to be involved in one of the most significant parts of the club's activities this year, please contact me, Trice, or Laverne. This committee will have a big impact in what we do to END POLIO NOW.
Rick
Thursday, July 16, 2009
July Newsletter
July,2009
A Note from President Rick:
Dear Sub-West,
I am honored and humbled to take the helm of the
club, and I thank you for having confidence in
me. I also want to thank Bill Cleary for handing
over the club in excellent shape. He and his
board did a great job. My big agenda item for
this year is to get Rotarians engaged (or reengaged).
This year’s theme from RI is, “The
Future of Rotary is in Your Hands.” Rotary’s
mission gets done at the club level by active
Rotarians. Sub-West has made great
accomplishments in its history, and I want that
to continue this year with even more club members
being involved. We should be proud to wear the
Rotary Wheel, and I will be encouraging Sub-
Westers to display their pride. Thank you for
sending Suki and me to the International
Convention. We were amazed and awed by what we
experienced. You allowed us to see the big
picture of what Rotary is on a global basis, and
we have been changed. Rotary has become an even
bigger part of our lives, and we look forward to
serving this year.
In Rotary,
Rick Lambert
The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands
Officers
Rick Lambert club president
rick.lambert@edwardjones.com
429-8403
John Stein president-elect/membership
stein_jo@bellsouth.net
944-1225
Ferd Salomon III vice president/programs
FerdSalomon@mchsi.com
433-0577
Bill Cleary immediate past president
bcleary@landrumcompanies.com
477-7022
Wes Nicholis club secretary
wesley_nicholis@hotmail.com
457-1468
Regina Baniakas club treasurer
regina@flacpas.com
433-5645
Mike Henderson training officer
warringtonvets@juno.com
453-3151
Betty Wasson foundation chair
bwasson@pjc.edu
484-1203
Jane White club admin chair
janewhite@cox.net
439-1200
Mark McBride club service chair
MDMcBrid@southernbell.com
429-2710
Ronnie Arnold community service chair
rarnold2@escambia.k12.fl.us
439-2227
Trisha Woodburn international service chair
twfl@bellsouth.net
438-4416
Wendy Simon vocational service chair
wendy.simon@wachovia.com
469-4325
Hope Allen sergeant-at-arms
hallen@pensacolachamber.com
438-4081
Johnny Fayard sergeant-at-arms
jfayard@bbandt.com
429-2056
Bobbye Carroll newsletter editor
bobbyecarroll@cox.net
434-2266
The Rotary Club of Pensacola Suburban West Thursday, 12:15
Pensacola Yacht Club
INTRODUCING NEW RI PRESIDENT, JOHN KENNY
Grangemouth, Scotland
President, Rotary International, 2009-10
Trustee, The Rotary Foundation, 2000-04
Director, Rotary International, 1995-97
President, Rotary International in Great Britain and
Ireland, 1992-93
Vice President, Rotary International in Great Britain
and Ireland, 1991-92
Good news:
Al Swann’s new daughter-in-law, Beverly Zimmern, is
the new mayor of Gulf Breeze.
Rick & Suki Lambert have become Level II Bequest
Society members. Ask Betty Wasson how you can, too.
Keep in Your Thoughts:
Bob and Virginia Bothfeld who are both battling
cancer.
From the editor:
It is our hope to use this newsletter to inform,
educate, and amuse. We will use a portion to notify
others of our fellow Rotarians who are ill, have
family members deployed, or need our thoughts and
prayers for whatever purpose. We will also share
birthdays, anniversaries, job changes, or any other
news you wish to pass on, space permitting.
It will only work with your help. Please notify me of
anything you would like to see included, and please
update your data page on the district website. We
don’t have everybody’s birth date nor anybody’s wedding
anniversary, so understand if we miss you.
Bobbye
HONORARIES FOR 2008-2009
Rotarian of the Year Jay Overman
New Rotarian of the Year Johnny Fayard
Paul Condon Spirit of Rotary Ronnie Arnold
Milt Grimwood Spirit Trisha Woodburn
of International Service
Honorary Rotarian Suki Lambert
Congratulations on these well deserved honors
and to Bill Cleary and his staff for an outstanding
year.
Programs:
July 9 Club Assembly
July 16 Dr. Coy Irvin, Pensacola’s 450th
July 23 Ms. Kris Butler, Mental Health Association
July 30 District Governor John Kirkendall
Members’ birthdays:
July 9 Ken Pfeiffer
July 13 Mike Henderson
July 14 Harry Huelsbeck
Brett Parra
July 18 Jim Lent
July 25 Roland Smith
A Note from President Rick:
Dear Sub-West,
I am honored and humbled to take the helm of the
club, and I thank you for having confidence in
me. I also want to thank Bill Cleary for handing
over the club in excellent shape. He and his
board did a great job. My big agenda item for
this year is to get Rotarians engaged (or reengaged).
This year’s theme from RI is, “The
Future of Rotary is in Your Hands.” Rotary’s
mission gets done at the club level by active
Rotarians. Sub-West has made great
accomplishments in its history, and I want that
to continue this year with even more club members
being involved. We should be proud to wear the
Rotary Wheel, and I will be encouraging Sub-
Westers to display their pride. Thank you for
sending Suki and me to the International
Convention. We were amazed and awed by what we
experienced. You allowed us to see the big
picture of what Rotary is on a global basis, and
we have been changed. Rotary has become an even
bigger part of our lives, and we look forward to
serving this year.
In Rotary,
Rick Lambert
The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands
Officers
Rick Lambert club president
rick.lambert@edwardjones.com
429-8403
John Stein president-elect/membership
stein_jo@bellsouth.net
944-1225
Ferd Salomon III vice president/programs
FerdSalomon@mchsi.com
433-0577
Bill Cleary immediate past president
bcleary@landrumcompanies.com
477-7022
Wes Nicholis club secretary
wesley_nicholis@hotmail.com
457-1468
Regina Baniakas club treasurer
regina@flacpas.com
433-5645
Mike Henderson training officer
warringtonvets@juno.com
453-3151
Betty Wasson foundation chair
bwasson@pjc.edu
484-1203
Jane White club admin chair
janewhite@cox.net
439-1200
Mark McBride club service chair
MDMcBrid@southernbell.com
429-2710
Ronnie Arnold community service chair
rarnold2@escambia.k12.fl.us
439-2227
Trisha Woodburn international service chair
twfl@bellsouth.net
438-4416
Wendy Simon vocational service chair
wendy.simon@wachovia.com
469-4325
Hope Allen sergeant-at-arms
hallen@pensacolachamber.com
438-4081
Johnny Fayard sergeant-at-arms
jfayard@bbandt.com
429-2056
Bobbye Carroll newsletter editor
bobbyecarroll@cox.net
434-2266
The Rotary Club of Pensacola Suburban West Thursday, 12:15
Pensacola Yacht Club
INTRODUCING NEW RI PRESIDENT, JOHN KENNY
Grangemouth, Scotland
President, Rotary International, 2009-10
Trustee, The Rotary Foundation, 2000-04
Director, Rotary International, 1995-97
President, Rotary International in Great Britain and
Ireland, 1992-93
Vice President, Rotary International in Great Britain
and Ireland, 1991-92
Good news:
Al Swann’s new daughter-in-law, Beverly Zimmern, is
the new mayor of Gulf Breeze.
Rick & Suki Lambert have become Level II Bequest
Society members. Ask Betty Wasson how you can, too.
Keep in Your Thoughts:
Bob and Virginia Bothfeld who are both battling
cancer.
From the editor:
It is our hope to use this newsletter to inform,
educate, and amuse. We will use a portion to notify
others of our fellow Rotarians who are ill, have
family members deployed, or need our thoughts and
prayers for whatever purpose. We will also share
birthdays, anniversaries, job changes, or any other
news you wish to pass on, space permitting.
It will only work with your help. Please notify me of
anything you would like to see included, and please
update your data page on the district website. We
don’t have everybody’s birth date nor anybody’s wedding
anniversary, so understand if we miss you.
Bobbye
HONORARIES FOR 2008-2009
Rotarian of the Year Jay Overman
New Rotarian of the Year Johnny Fayard
Paul Condon Spirit of Rotary Ronnie Arnold
Milt Grimwood Spirit Trisha Woodburn
of International Service
Honorary Rotarian Suki Lambert
Congratulations on these well deserved honors
and to Bill Cleary and his staff for an outstanding
year.
Programs:
July 9 Club Assembly
July 16 Dr. Coy Irvin, Pensacola’s 450th
July 23 Ms. Kris Butler, Mental Health Association
July 30 District Governor John Kirkendall
Members’ birthdays:
July 9 Ken Pfeiffer
July 13 Mike Henderson
July 14 Harry Huelsbeck
Brett Parra
July 18 Jim Lent
July 25 Roland Smith
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Meeting Notes 6 18 09 - Escambia County Sherriff's Office
Good Day - SubWest!
We had an interesting meeting this week, starting off with Al Swann doing 2 Groaners for the price of 1. Roland Smith then lead us in the prayer. Jim Holifield lead the Pledge and Andy Hinton lead us in the 4 Way test.
We had a few real good Happy Dollars today, most notable was Ronnie Arnold telling us that Hallmark Elementary had achieved an A rating this year! Wow, that is a dramatic improvement, and I think the club's help all year had something to do with it!
We had two Paul Harris Fellow awards to give out today. Bob Spilman had made a contribution to honor his bride, Priscilla Spilman. Gil Bennett has faithfully contributed to the Rotary Foundation and was rewarded with a Paul Harris Fellow for his donations as well. You gentlemen have really supported the Polio Plus efforts by giving to the Rotary Foundation! We all are grateful for what you do! Thanks!
Ronnie Arnold introduced our visitors and guests. We had 2 visiting Rotarians - Paul Young from Downtown and Corrina Coffee from 5 Flags. We also had 3 delightful guests, Al Swan brought his bride Corrina, and Tim Couch brought his son, Matt, while Huntley Johnson had his beautiful granddaughter Cameron as his guest.
Mike Henderson was our Woolly today. He solicited animal tales, and made a $5 contribution for each table that came up with a good story. If your table couldn't come up with one, you were all fined. Great fun!.
Wes Nicholls won the raffle, which is getting interesting with 41 cards left and $480 in the pot. He didn't pick the ace of spades, so the pot continues to grow!
John Stein then introduced our guest speaker - Ms. Siena Maddison, from the Escambia County Sherriff's office. The sheriff was actually at the meeting, but had to leave early for an urgent matter. Ms. Maddison is the PR person for the Sherriff, and she did a nice job pinch hitting for him.
Special thanks to Jim Holifield for his EREY birthday check contribution to the Rotary Foundation!
Remember the Change of Command, Tuesday night, 6/30/09 at New World Landing.
Yours in Rotary Service,
BILL
We had an interesting meeting this week, starting off with Al Swann doing 2 Groaners for the price of 1. Roland Smith then lead us in the prayer. Jim Holifield lead the Pledge and Andy Hinton lead us in the 4 Way test.
We had a few real good Happy Dollars today, most notable was Ronnie Arnold telling us that Hallmark Elementary had achieved an A rating this year! Wow, that is a dramatic improvement, and I think the club's help all year had something to do with it!
We had two Paul Harris Fellow awards to give out today. Bob Spilman had made a contribution to honor his bride, Priscilla Spilman. Gil Bennett has faithfully contributed to the Rotary Foundation and was rewarded with a Paul Harris Fellow for his donations as well. You gentlemen have really supported the Polio Plus efforts by giving to the Rotary Foundation! We all are grateful for what you do! Thanks!
Ronnie Arnold introduced our visitors and guests. We had 2 visiting Rotarians - Paul Young from Downtown and Corrina Coffee from 5 Flags. We also had 3 delightful guests, Al Swan brought his bride Corrina, and Tim Couch brought his son, Matt, while Huntley Johnson had his beautiful granddaughter Cameron as his guest.
Mike Henderson was our Woolly today. He solicited animal tales, and made a $5 contribution for each table that came up with a good story. If your table couldn't come up with one, you were all fined. Great fun!.
Wes Nicholls won the raffle, which is getting interesting with 41 cards left and $480 in the pot. He didn't pick the ace of spades, so the pot continues to grow!
John Stein then introduced our guest speaker - Ms. Siena Maddison, from the Escambia County Sherriff's office. The sheriff was actually at the meeting, but had to leave early for an urgent matter. Ms. Maddison is the PR person for the Sherriff, and she did a nice job pinch hitting for him.
Special thanks to Jim Holifield for his EREY birthday check contribution to the Rotary Foundation!
Remember the Change of Command, Tuesday night, 6/30/09 at New World Landing.
Yours in Rotary Service,
BILL
Meeting Notes 6 11 09 - Judge Ross Goodman
Good Day - SubWest!
We had an fun and enlightening interesting meeting on 6/11/09. Iron Mike Woods started us off with a true Groaner! Ed Ellis then lead us in the prayer. Huntley Johnson lead the Pledge and Charlie Haas lead us in the 4 Way test.
During our round of Happy Dollars today, Bobbye Carroll celebrated having her very cute niece and nephew with her! Their names are Ellery and Omley (I think there is a legacy family name or two there!).
Mac Parker introduced our visitors and guests. We had 5 visiting Rotarians - Paul Young, John Shaffer and Charles Carlan from Downtown, and Frank Jackson from TN and Frank Osborne from Alabama. We also enjoyed the company of 6 guests, Bobby's niece and nephew, Ted K's daughter, Claire, Justin beck's guest, Taylor Stone, and Laverne Baker's guests Paula Shell and Lindsay Turner - both from Big Brother's and Big Sisters.
Mike Marshall made a pitch for help with our Rotary Youth Exchange Student, a young man from Brazil. Bill Sheffield stepped in as the Wooly today, and turned it into a tribute to John Wayne. Thanks Bill!
Big Ferd won the raffle, but did not find the ace of spades among the 42 cards left. Too bad, as the pot is up to $461 now.
Laverne Baker introduced our guest speaker - Judge Ross Goodman spoke about his personal experiences as a volunteer with "The Bigs." It was very interesting and motivating.
Remember the Change of Command, Tuesday night, 6/30/09 at New World Landing.
Yours in Rotary Service,
BILL
We had an fun and enlightening interesting meeting on 6/11/09. Iron Mike Woods started us off with a true Groaner! Ed Ellis then lead us in the prayer. Huntley Johnson lead the Pledge and Charlie Haas lead us in the 4 Way test.
During our round of Happy Dollars today, Bobbye Carroll celebrated having her very cute niece and nephew with her! Their names are Ellery and Omley (I think there is a legacy family name or two there!).
Mac Parker introduced our visitors and guests. We had 5 visiting Rotarians - Paul Young, John Shaffer and Charles Carlan from Downtown, and Frank Jackson from TN and Frank Osborne from Alabama. We also enjoyed the company of 6 guests, Bobby's niece and nephew, Ted K's daughter, Claire, Justin beck's guest, Taylor Stone, and Laverne Baker's guests Paula Shell and Lindsay Turner - both from Big Brother's and Big Sisters.
Mike Marshall made a pitch for help with our Rotary Youth Exchange Student, a young man from Brazil. Bill Sheffield stepped in as the Wooly today, and turned it into a tribute to John Wayne. Thanks Bill!
Big Ferd won the raffle, but did not find the ace of spades among the 42 cards left. Too bad, as the pot is up to $461 now.
Laverne Baker introduced our guest speaker - Judge Ross Goodman spoke about his personal experiences as a volunteer with "The Bigs." It was very interesting and motivating.
Remember the Change of Command, Tuesday night, 6/30/09 at New World Landing.
Yours in Rotary Service,
BILL
Meeting Notes 5 29 09 - Fiesta of Five Flags
Fiesta Days are here! Mac Parker got the meeting rolling with a good Groaner, Paul Parks lead us in the prayer, Jerold Hall lead the Pledge and Wes Nicholls lead us in the 4 Way test.
After a round of Happy Dollars (notably welcoming Past president Sip Dennis back form his hiatus), Brett Parra introduced our visitors and guests. We had 3 visiting Rotarians - Nancy Fetterman from Downtown, Charlie Cook from Pensacola North, and Stephanie O'Connor from Gulf Breeze. We also had 3 guests, Reed Eubanks brought his grandson, Taylor, Don Gregory brought Rick Lehman (son of the late Don Lehman), and Jerold Hall brought Kristen Fairchild from Chain Reaction.
Skip Dennis was our Woolly today, soliciting many dollars for the Rotary Foundation!
Young Taylor Eubanks won the raffle, but was disappointed since he didn't pick the ace of spades, so the pot continues to grow!
John Stein then introduced our guest speaker - Ms. Laura Hill, Executive Director of the Five Flags Association, who put on our signature Fiesta events in Pensacola. She spoke about all the upcoming festivities including the arrival of the Spanish tall ship, El Cano in a few days (can't wait)!
Yours in Rotary Service,
BILL
After a round of Happy Dollars (notably welcoming Past president Sip Dennis back form his hiatus), Brett Parra introduced our visitors and guests. We had 3 visiting Rotarians - Nancy Fetterman from Downtown, Charlie Cook from Pensacola North, and Stephanie O'Connor from Gulf Breeze. We also had 3 guests, Reed Eubanks brought his grandson, Taylor, Don Gregory brought Rick Lehman (son of the late Don Lehman), and Jerold Hall brought Kristen Fairchild from Chain Reaction.
Skip Dennis was our Woolly today, soliciting many dollars for the Rotary Foundation!
Young Taylor Eubanks won the raffle, but was disappointed since he didn't pick the ace of spades, so the pot continues to grow!
John Stein then introduced our guest speaker - Ms. Laura Hill, Executive Director of the Five Flags Association, who put on our signature Fiesta events in Pensacola. She spoke about all the upcoming festivities including the arrival of the Spanish tall ship, El Cano in a few days (can't wait)!
Yours in Rotary Service,
BILL
Meeting Notes 5 21 09 - Jazz Piano
Howdy - SubWest!
Today's meting was a musical wonderland! Many thanks to Al Swann for "arranging" our program today! Rick Lambert told us a true Groaner, Reed Eubanks lead us in the prayer, Jane White lead the Pledge and Huntley Johnson lead us in the 4 Way test.
We celebrated the great turnout at the Independence Weekend for Wounded Warriors in our Happy Dollars today. Thanks again to all of you who showed up!
Roland Smith introduced our visitors and guests. We had 2 visiting Rotarians - John Blair, from Crestview and former SubWester - Ken Tuttle, now from TN. We enjoyed the company of 4 guests, Al Swann's bride - Corrine, Don Gregory's son, Chris, and Bill Sheffield's guests Cynthia and Daniel Bulla.
John Stein made an announcement about the upcoming Golf Tourney, then Bob Jacobsen won the raffle, and a chance at the $396 pot, but did not pull the ace of spades out of the 45 cards left. Sorry, Bob!
Al Swann introduced our guest speaker - Jazz Pianist - Dr. David Schelander. David has played with many famous bands and delighted us with several piano renditions of famous songs, and a little education about a now famous composer who is featured at the New Orleans Jazz Festival this year. Very cool!
Yours in Rotary Service,
BILL
Today's meting was a musical wonderland! Many thanks to Al Swann for "arranging" our program today! Rick Lambert told us a true Groaner, Reed Eubanks lead us in the prayer, Jane White lead the Pledge and Huntley Johnson lead us in the 4 Way test.
We celebrated the great turnout at the Independence Weekend for Wounded Warriors in our Happy Dollars today. Thanks again to all of you who showed up!
Roland Smith introduced our visitors and guests. We had 2 visiting Rotarians - John Blair, from Crestview and former SubWester - Ken Tuttle, now from TN. We enjoyed the company of 4 guests, Al Swann's bride - Corrine, Don Gregory's son, Chris, and Bill Sheffield's guests Cynthia and Daniel Bulla.
John Stein made an announcement about the upcoming Golf Tourney, then Bob Jacobsen won the raffle, and a chance at the $396 pot, but did not pull the ace of spades out of the 45 cards left. Sorry, Bob!
Al Swann introduced our guest speaker - Jazz Pianist - Dr. David Schelander. David has played with many famous bands and delighted us with several piano renditions of famous songs, and a little education about a now famous composer who is featured at the New Orleans Jazz Festival this year. Very cool!
Yours in Rotary Service,
BILL
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
5 16 09 Wounded Warrior Weekend BBQ
Awesome Event! Pictures say a thousand words. Thanks to Bill Spain for sending these to me! Semper Fi! BC.
We were sure cookin! Thanks to Ronnie Arnold, Jay Overman and Charlie Peppler for organizing our participation. The burgers and BBQ got rave reviews. Thanks also to Buck Hall and Mark McBride for manning the grill and all the great Sub West members who came out. Heck, it was as much a club BBQ as it was a service project! What fun, well done y'all! BC.
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