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Sunup Rotary's primary focus these days is on preparing to race the ducks at Watson Lake on Saturday, May 5. As we learned at our meeting last Wednesday, we have secured some sponsors for our Sunup Rotary Duck Derby, but more are still needed, before we begin persuading everyone we know to adopt, for $5, a numbered duck in the race (or better yet, a flock of these competing ducks). There will actually be several heats, with the winning duck each time getting a prize, plus qualifying for the opportunity to compete in the final race for the grand prize. We also learned during our meeting that the Prescott Fire Department will be on the scene that day, happily providing the propulsion for the ducks with their fire hoses. Our club members will be participating in a number of community events to give our Duck Derby maximum exposure, and to gain as much support as possible. Pres-Elect Christy and Past-President Richard being ducky around town to promote our Duck Derby. Everybody loves our Prescott Sunup Rotary Ducks! PDG Ray Sanford Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano In my days in the corporate world, I donned sleek suits and polished dress shoes, projecting an air of confidence and sophistication. They symbolized personal achievements and ambitions, and the allure of chasing success and material gains was strong, fueled in part by my ego. Yet, amidst it all, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.
Then, Rotary came into my life, and I traded those flashy shoes for a pair of sturdy work boots. Alongside fellow volunteers, I found purpose and fulfillment in projects like our Dental and Vision Clinic in Ensenada that served children in need. In building a house in a day with Corazón. In collecting food for people in need at Thanksgiving.
It was a shift away from self-centered pursuits to putting someone else's needs first. Those scuffed up work boots may not have been glamorous, but they pointed me towards genuine fulfillment and lasting success.
CLUB SERVICE Unanimously approved at our club meeting were these club officers to serve next year with Pres. Christy Manning, VP Jane Anne Shimizu and Treasurer John Scholl: Club Service Director: Matt Greenlee Community Service Director: Marsha Teller Youth Service Director: Jon Berry International Service Director: Stella Ortiz Vocational Service Director: Bob Keys Christy says she has also appointed Lisa Doherty to serve as Director of Communications. She is still working on filling the Club Secretary position. COMMUNITY SERVICE
SNACK SHACK IS BACK! TIM SAYS: It's that time, again, for Sunup Rotary Snack Shack! At this time we're open for Opening Ceremonies (March 23) and Tuesdays and Thursdays into May for Little League Majors. Click on this link to sign up for Snack Shack Shifts: It's a great way to get to know your fellow club members by working a Snack Shaft Shift with them — plus having a great time serving the kids and their families. Our Snack Shack profits help finance our club's service projects. The tips collected all go to help support the Little League. Also, we're doing the clean up and functionality check on Saturday, March. 2 at 10 am.
Join Pres. Laura at the Snack Shack with cleaning supplies and grungy clothes- it will be dusty! YOUTH SERVICE 230 Interact members and their Club Advisors registered for our 11th Annual Interact District Conference, held at Boulder Creek High School in Anthem last Saturday. The annual event was student planned and led by our 25-member Interact District Council. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE More than $2 million collected for Turkey, Syria A year after the most powerful earthquake in nearly a century devastated parts of Turkey and Syria, Rotary members have helped people rebuild with container homes for hundreds of families, hospital equipment, and other essential support. A special disaster relief fund created by The Rotary Foundation raised more than US $2 million from Rotarian donors around the world and funded about 60 grants that have allowed Rotary members to provide shelter, medical care, and other necessities. |
A man presented himself to the Abbot and asked to join the brotherhood. After several of the brethren counseled him, they met together and decided that they would try to let him become a postulate.
"We are pleased to let you know that you can join us, but you must take a vow of silence for one year." The man agreed and was silent for one year. At the end of his first year, the brethren told him he could only speak two words. The man thought about it and spoke two words.
"Bed hard."
The brethren counseled among themselves, and the man was told that he would have to take a vow of silence for another year. Again the man agreed and was silent for one more year. At the end of the second year, the man was told he could only speak two words. Again, the man thought about it and spoke two words.
"Food bad."
The brethren counseled among themselves and the man was told that he would have to take a vow of silence for another year. At the end of the third year, the man was told he could only speak two words. Again, the man thought about it and spoke two words.
"I quit."
The brethren counseled among themselves, and the Abbot told him, "We were afraid of that. You've done nothing but complain since you came here."
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You know you're a bad driver when Siri says, "In 400 feet, stop and let me out." __ Last night, someone broke into our house and took a dozen eggs.
They also left a saucepan filled with warm water.
Police conclude it was poachers.
__ How do you find a missing train?
Follow the tracks. __
What do you call a light rail train carrying bubble gum?
A “chew-chew” train. __ We understand horses have lower divorce rates.
It's because they're in stable relationships. __ |
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