Meeting Notes for June 24th

Blessings to you, Sub-West!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meetng Notes for June 17th

Hello Sub-West!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for June 3rd

Hey Sub-West!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next week’s program will be Junior Achievement.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for May 27th

Greetings Sub-West!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for May 13th

Greetings Sub-West,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for May 6th

The Mighty Membership of Sub-West,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for April 29th

Friends,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for April 22nd

Friends & Countrymen,

We had another great meeting this week! Paul Sinor got us started with a groaner that made me want a Big Mac. Harry Tuttle led us in Prayer, followed by PDG Paul Parks with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Charlie Hass with the 4-Way Test.

I reminded everyone to remember our fundraiser – Fist Full of Dollars. Please get involved.

Happy Dollars were started by Bill Sheffield who was happy only one person was drunk & disorderly in Tennessee. Bill Spain was happy our support of Take Stock in Children and our work with Yniestra & Hallmark Elementary Schools make a difference. Courtney Peterson’s wife is due immediately with their first child. Harry Tuttle’s nephew is taking over command at Whiting Field. Jerold Hall is counting the days to the rematch between the Saints and Vikings. Brett Parra’s kids got all “A’s” and that’s not cheap. Charlie Hass’ son was responsible for the video production for the Twilight 3 movie coming out soon. Romesh Canekeratne was happy to report his son scored very high on his college admission tests. Johnny Fayard was pleased that his friend Charlie Hindman was becoming a Sub-Wester. Huntley Johnson was happy Romesh’s son takes after his mother. Bob Bailey was happy his kids were coming to visit after a long time away. Ervin Byrd was happy to report he has a new job with U-Haul.

PP Mike Marshall introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Gary Michaels, guest of Laverne Baker; Charlie Hindman, guest of Johnny Fayard; Kenny Lovelace, guest of Mike Marshall; Kirk Waters, guest of Bill Sheffield; and Jim Hightower, guest of Ed Holt. Visiting Rotarians included Chuck Hoskin and Jonathan Taylor from Pensacola North; and Martin Harwood from Downtown.

We had no Rotarian Anniversaries to celebrate this week.

The Woolly Booger was Bob Bailey with vintage cartoon trivia. You could pay $1, $2, or $3 to be wrong.

Visiting Rotarian Martin Harwood had the winning ticket and drew the Four of Diamonds from a deck with only 34 cards in it to miss a pot worth $726.

The program was Dr. Rick Harper from the Haas Center at UWF who gave us a Global down to Local look at the economy and his opinion on the recovery.

Next week’s program will be our annual Teacher of the Year Awards led by Wendy Simon.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Paint Your Heart Out

The Sub-West Crew and Home Owner

Discussing the philosophical ramifications of the project

Sub-West at work!

Dr. Brett Parra and Bill Sheffield

Bob Bothfeld painting eves!



Charlie Peppler sent to the corner.



Reed Eubanks up high!

Meeting Notes for April 15th

Dear Sub-West,

We had another great meeting this week! Ronnie Arnold got us started with a groaner. Bill Sheffield led us in Prayer, followed by me with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Laverne Baker with the 4-Way Test.

Thanks was given to all those who participated in the Paint Your Heart Out project last Saturday. Thanks were also given to those who came to Report Card Night at Yniestra Elementary School. Kudos to Ronnie Arnold for engineering both events.

Happy Dollars were started by Bill Cleary who was happy Dennis Lockhart was able to come to our club. Ferd Salomon III was late, but happy, to acknowledge the Blue Devil’s win. Mike Marshall’s oldest son is getting married. Bob Bothfeld had a couple friends with him at the meeting. Paul Park’s was happy to have his wife, and Honorary Rotarian, Ginny with him. Jerold Hall happily shared his daughter got all “A’s” on her report card. AG Leon Hirsh was happy to report there have been only 56 cases of Polio reported this year! AG Ted Kirchharr was happy to report that his daughter Clair had her 16th birthday this week and that today was Leon Hirsh’s 60th birthday. Arnold Babcock was happy to let everyone know that today was his last day of work (he’s a volunteer tax counselor).

IPP Bill Cleary introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Mary Golden and Don Freeman, guests of Bob Bothfeld; Todd St Ones, guest of Bill Sheffield; and Corinne Swann, wife of Al Swann. Visiting Rotarians included Jonathan Taylor, Richard Peterson, and AG Leon Hirsh from Pensacola North; Andy Remke and Lee Magaha from Five Flags; and Ken Woolf and Britt Landrum from Downtown.

We had no Rotarian Anniversaries to celebrate this week.

Pensacola North is having its Annual Rotary Bargain Charity Sale on April 24th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The sale will be held at Award Masters on the corner of Pace and Palafox. Organizers are looking for donations of household items in good condition. Small items can be dropped off at Award Masters and large items (furniture, appliances, etc.) can be arranged to be picked up by calling Fran Crumpton at Gulf Coast Trade Exchange or Award Masters directly.

The Woolly Booger was PDG Wayne Etheredge who went around the room testing our knowledge of Pensacola.

Courtney Peterson had the winning ticket and drew the Seven of Clubs from a deck with only 35 cards in it to miss a pot worth $704.

The program was Dennis Lockhart, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Dennis gave us his overview of the economy and things that could impact the recovery. Dennis is a Rotarian.

Next week’s program will be Dr. Rick Harper from the Haas Center at UWF.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for April 8th

Happy Spring Sub-Westers,

We had another superb day at Sub-West (of course it was. I’m back from vacation)! Ferd Salomon II got us started with a groaner. Don Gregory led us in Prayer, followed by Mark Smith with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Courtney Peterson with the 4-Way Test.

I was happy to award Assistant Governor Ted Kirchharr with his second Paul Harris Fellowship Award. Ted received a Paul Harris Pin with a Blue Sapphire.

Happy Dollars were started by Ferd Salomon II who is happy to be a graduate of Duke’s Class of 1951, along with several family members, and Duke’s Basketball championship win. Jerold Hall was happy to attend his second Rotary Club meeting this week. Principal Leorah Mims is happy the FCATs are over. John Stein was happy Yours Truly is back from vacation in Korea. Bill Sheffield announced he, too, passed the FCAT. Visiting Rotarian and Superintendant of Schools Malcolm Thomas said he would check into Bill Sheffield’s score. Charlie Hass is happy about his record of perfect attendance. Ted Kirchharr is happy his daughter Claire had her Sweet 16 this week. And Mark Smith is happy his four boys have a baby sitter while he and his wife take a vacation.

PP Jerold Hall introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting Rotarians included Roger Enzor and Malcolm Thomas from Downtown; Jay Overman from Seville; Chuck Hoskin from Pensacola North; and Tom Vaughn from Gulf Breeze.

We celebrated a Rotarian Anniversaries with Ted Kirchharr (14 years); Jim Lent (8 years); and Hope Allen (3 years).

Ronnie Arnold reminded us of the Paint Your Heart Out event this Saturday and Report Card Night on Monday, April 12th at Yniestra Elementary School.

The Woolly Booger was Bobbye Carroll who quizzed us on insurance claim trivia. Sitting on a paperclip can be profitable.

Visiting Rotarian Roger Enzor had the winning ticket and drew the Five of Hearts from a deck with only 36 cards in it to miss a pot worth $681.

The program was our annual Core Values Awards led by Vocational Service Chair Wendy Simon. It is inspiring to hear the hearts of these fine young people.

Next week’s program will be Dennis Lockhart, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for March 11th

Greetings Sub-Westers,

We had another superb day at Sub-West! Tim Couch got us started with three groaners that weren’t worth the price of one. PDG Paul Parks led us in Prayer, followed by David Williamson with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Al Swann with the 4-Way Test.

Happy Dollars were started by Jerold Hall via email regarding Ronnie Arnold’s 4th Place finish in the BBQ competition and missing a medal by 2 ten thousandths of a point. Jerold will be happy to pay a $5.00 service fee for the relaying of his happiness (I’m not cheap). I continued the happy dollars because my son is home for spring break from the University of Florida and was with me at the club meeting. Brett Parra was happy to be the best daddy to his daughter. Don Gregory had a great time at Bike Week despite the cold. Bill Spain was happy it was 73 degrees outside. Bill Sheffield is happy the Tennessee Women’s Basketball Team won a championship. Ferd Salomon III was happy to share Duke won the ACC Championship.

PDG Wayne Etheredge introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visitors included Jennifer Fayard and Charlie Hindman, guests of Johnny Fayard; Corinne Swann, lovely wife of Al Swann; Tommaso Camilleri, guest of Bill Sheffield; Joseph Stansberry, guest of Moses Atwood; and my son Alex Lambert.

We celebrated a Rotarian Anniversary with Ed Ellis (12 years).

Patrice Whitten presented the Fundraising Committee’s fundraiser for this year. The committee has put together a drawing for $10,000 cash! She asked for the club’s help to sell 600 tickets for a suggested donation of $50.00 each. Ticket sales will start next Thursday, March 18th and go through our last regular club meeting on June 24th. The prize drawing will be during the Change-of-Command at 7:00pm on July 1st. The object is for Sub-Westers to sell the tickets outside the club and not to each other. There will be a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prize for the Sub-Westers who sell the most tickets. Additionally (next Thursday only), any Sub-Wester who buys a ticket will receive a separate raffle ticket for an opportunity to win one of ten tickets being given away for the $10,000 prize! The drawing will occur at the end of the meeting.

The Woolly Booger was Bill Sheffield who started by fining anyone without a symbol of Rotary $5.00. Congrats to those who have won this honor two weeks in a row. Bill continued by slamming me for $5.00 for having a big mouth (Note to self: Don’t mess with the Wooly). He then went from table to table seeing who could identify the originator of certain quotes. He raised some money!

John Stein had the winning ticket and drew the Seven of Spades from a deck with only 40 cards in it to miss a pot worth $589.

The program was Phillip Howell with a discussion on Amendment 4 that will be on the ballot this fall and what impact it will have if voters put it in place. This is definitely an item to be educated on.

Next week’s program will be former NFL coach Kay Stevenson sharing his experiences in professional football.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes for March 4th

Greetings Sub-Westers,

We had another great day at Sub-West! Bill Sheffield got us started with a groaner derived from newspaper clippings. PP Jerold Hall led us in Prayer, followed by Jane White with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Mark Smith with the 4-Way Test.

Happy Dollars were started by Jerold Hall and his tribute to Kenny Morgan making another attempt to use video in a presentation. Mike Marshall shared his youngest son has made Eagle Scout. Bill Spain was happy to see the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) being held at PJC. Bill Cleary was happy Sub-West is so much fun compared to other club he’s visited. Bill continued his happiness over Sub-West’s contributions from his requests for Big Brothers & Big Sisters, and that he saw Kirk Ball at church recently. It was a lot, but he did give $5.00. PDG Wayne Etheredge concurred with Bill that Sub-West is the best club. And Bill Sheffield was happy Tennessee beat somebody! Kentucky at Basketball.

Ronnie Arnold introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visitors included his own guest, Nick Edwards; Charlie Hindman, guest of Johnny Fayard; Sonya Rutledge, and Jon & Koyoko McCarver, Guests of Bill Sheffield. Visiting Rotarians included most of the Downtown Club with Terry Scruggs, R.P. Doyle, Jeff Lewis, and Terry Terrell.

We celebrated Rotarian Anniversaries with Bob Jacobson (4 years) and Jane White (4 years).

The Woolly Booger was John Boivin who started by fining anyone without a symbol of Rotary $5.00. A warning for next week? John continued on with a geography quiz that accomplished its purpose of raising money for the RI Foundation.

Kirk Ball had the winning ticket and drew the Three of Clubs from a deck with only 41 cards in it to miss a pot worth $561.

The program was former Sub-West member and Past President Kenny Morgan with a presentation on AC-130 Specter Gunships.

Next week’s program will be Phillip Howell to discuss Amendment 4 on this fall’s ballot.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes from Feb 18th

Greetings Sub-Westers,

The Greatest Hour of the Week continues on! Ronnie Arnold got us started with a groaner. PP Skip Dennis led us in Prayer, followed by Brett Parra with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Mike Woods with the 4-Way Test.

Happy Dollars were started by Andy Hinton who gave us a lesson on Alabama greatness. Skip Dennis piped in that the Crimson Tide quarterback has never lost. However, Brett Parra had to comment that not all of Andy Hinton’s facts were true. Craig Smith was happy Vanderbilt beat LSU.

John Boivin introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting Rotarians included Rex McKinney and Chris Kelly from Downtown; Bobby Fair from Five Flags; George bailey from Gulf Breeze; and Jerry Black from Spruce Pine, NC.

We celebrated Rotarian Anniversaries with Ferdie Salomon (24 years), Win Boyles (1 year), Charlie Stokes (1 year), and Jim Yenzer (1 year).

The Woolly Booger was Judge Mac Parker presiding over the Sub-West Kangaroo Court. Mac handed out fines determined by a rigged jury of the offender’s peers.

Betty Wasson had the winning ticket (again) and drew the Eight of Clubs from a deck with only 43 cards in it to miss a pot worth $515.

The program was Robin Herr from United Escambia who shared the efforts of the organization.

Next week’s program will be historian Wesley Odom and the Battle of the Pensacola Yacht Club.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes From Jan 21st

Greetings Sub-Westers,

The Greatest Hour of the Week maintained its name! Charter Member Huntley Johnson got us started with a Groaner that seemed more like pure torture. PP Skip Dennis led us in Prayer, followed by Harry Tuttle with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Don Gregory with the 4-Way Test.

Happy Dollars were started by PP Jerold Hall over the Saint’s success. Ronnie Arnold was impressed that Romesh Canekeratne had arrived before the program started. Bob Bothfeld was happy about the Republican win in Massachusetts. Bob’s sentiment was echoed by John Boivin. Brett Parra was happy he will not have to build another clinic in the near future. Jack Brown was happy to see VP Ferd Salomon III mentioned in the Team Santa Rosa article in the PNJ. Bill Sheffield said something about George Dooley? And Mac Parker was happy he traveled 300 miles without incident, although he saw a few.

PP Jerold Hall introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Chip Henderson, guest of Laverne Baker; and Greg Brown, guest of Gil Bennett. Visiting Rotarians included Dan Livingston from Pensacola North.

We celebrated Rotarian Anniversaries with John Brick (33 years), Mac Parker (25 years), and Tim Couch (7 years).

The Woolly Booger was Paul Sinor with random trivia that cost you money regardless of your answer.

AG Ted Kirchharr had the winning ticket and drew the Jack of Hearts from a deck with only 47 cards in it to miss a pot worth $410.

The program was Sally Lee from Take Stock in Children. We also heard from Leann, a student who directly benefited from the scholarship Sub-West provided.



Next week’s program will be Kirstin Fairchild from Chain Reaction.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick

Meeting Notes from Jan 14th

Howdy Sub-Westers,

What a week! Johnny Fayard got us started with a Groaner. PDG Wayne Etheredge led us in Prayer, followed by George Harley with the Pledge to our glorious Flag, and Wes Nicholls with the 4-Way Test.

I was blessed as president to induct our newest Rotarian, Bob Bailey into our club. PP Bill Spain sponsored Bob and pinned the Rotary Wheel on him as part of the induction. Bob is pastor of Warrington United Methodist Church. Make sure you make him feel welcome.

Happy Dollars were started by Andy Hinton; bet you can guess why. Paul Parks followed saying he was giving an IOU for a birthday check. Bill Spain was happy we have inducted 2 new Rotarians recently. Huntley Johnson thought Bill Spain was in good company. Sub-West VP Ferd Salomon III was happy it was not freezing. AG Ted Kirchharr was happy about the Saints and to have his daughter Claire visiting today. Skip Dennis was happy his nephew was on the front page of the PNJ. And PP Buck Hall is happy the new Seville Rotary Club has 35-40 new Rotarians at its meeting each week.

VP Ferd Salomon III introduced our Visitors and Guests. Visiting were Kat Davis, guest of Betty Wasson; Corine Swann, wife of Al Swann; Beverly Vaughn, guest of Visiting Rotarian Tom Vaughn; Jennifer Fayard, wife of Johnny Fayard; and Dan Cauley, guest of Bobbye Carroll. Visiting Rotarians included AG Leon Hirsh from Pensacola North, Malcolm Thomas from Downtown, Tom Vaughn from Gulf Breeze, Joe Boyles from Five Flags, Stu Williams from Westfield NY, and Donna & Gary Bogle from Holland MI.

The Woolly Booger was Ronnie Arnold who drilled us on football trivia.

Visitor Kat Davis had the winning ticket and drew the Five of Spades from a deck with only 48 cards in it to miss a pot worth $388.

The program was Cathy Lyon, a jazz singer who sang a few songs from her repertoire.

Next week’s program will be Sally Lee from Take Stock in Children.

Be blessed or be a blessing,

Rick