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

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

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

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