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