Rotary Club 11 Presidential Telegram 5-20-21
BE PROUD TO BE A ROTARIAN
ESPECIALLY A ROTARIAN IN THE ROTARY CLUB OF ST. LOUIS
The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do
1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Our Rotary year will be ending soon. This is a perfect time to think about joining a committee. I will tell you from personal experience that you will get so much more out of your membership by being involved with one or even two committees. If you need help with ideas on committees to join, ask one of the Board Members.
Also, a BIG THANK YOU to all of this years Board Members and Committee Chairs. This Club would not be able to run efficiently with out you.
Being a Rotarian means serving your community, networking, making friends, and building international relationships. Through Rotary, you have the opportunity to expand your leadership skills and achieve your goals. Get involved in a committee, sit with someone different every week, when ask to serve on as a Board position treat it as a special invitation to not only serve but also enlighten yourself. You will find you will gain much more personally than you can only dream of.
Dr. Beth Russell and the Program Committee came up with another outstanding speaker. Beth has been a longtime friend of Drew Stevens from Webster University and when our program fell through, she was able to get one of the more dynamic speakers we have had. Drew spoke about Business Strategy, especially during these strange COVID times.
The next two programs promise to be outstanding. This Thursday we welcome Dr. Sam Page as the program speaking about updates in St. Louis County. Many things happening that we should be able to get some insight on.
Then the following week Colonel John W. Hayden, Jr, the Chief of Police of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. We will not have the Police Awards at this time but the Chief will give us an update on how policing is changing in the City. The Police Award will be rescheduled to the near future.
Rotary Foundation Information
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
From the Desk of Linda Puchbauer, District 6060 Rotary Foundation Chair
This Rotary year is fast approaching the end on June 30. Do you have your Foundation donations sent in for credit on this Rotary year? Do you need help in sending in the correct forms so your club members get credit?
I am here to assist with your Foundation questions and needs.
As of May 3 our Annual Fund Share donations from 540 Rotarians was $148,137.42 and our goal is $300,000.
41 Rotarians have donations to Polio $23,913.01
13 Rotarians have donations to the Areas of Focus $4,433.72
8 Rotarians have donations to the Endowment Fund $2,788.21
3 Rotarians have donations to Global Grants $26,720
Thank you to all who have donated thus far and let’s keep the Foundation alive with the Motto “Doing Good in The World
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As we come out of the COVID 19 this year, let’s try to work adding to our membership. If everyone just asks one close friend or business associate, we will be able to grow in 2021.
Pass on information about our club and about Rotary to your friends, send the Pepperbox to them, Like and Share on Social Media. We really do have a great club, let’s not be afraid to tell the WORLD.
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MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A ROTARIAN IN THE ROTARY CLUB OF ST. LOUIS
Rotary Birthdays May 16th – May 22nd
Terry Werner May 18th
Richard Losciale May 19th
John Grizzell May 19th
Bill Piper May 21st
Steve Schulte May 21st
Harold Kalde May 22nd
Rotary Anniversaries May 16th – May 22nd
None
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If you missed last week’s meeting or any meeting you can watch the recording of the zoom presentation by clicking on the link in the Pepperbox or the Club 11 Website. Blog (rotarystlouis.org)
We are continuing to work to make the zoom presentations better every week. Please let Joan know if you have and suggestions and she will pass them on to the MAC who is handling the production of the video.
ZOOM BROADCAST WILL CONTINUE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT MAKE THE MEETINGS IN PERSON.
READ THE PEPPERBOX
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PLEASE CONTINUE TO WORK AT BEING HEALTHY DURING THESE TRYING TIMES AND ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU THINK IS GOOD FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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ESPECIALLY A ROTARIAN IN THE ROTARY CLUB OF ST. LOUIS
Finally, if you have questions, concerns, or ideas regarding Club 11 please contact either me or our office
My e-mail is:
Kent1055@att.net
Pepperbox 5-16-21
President St. Louis Rotary Club 2020-2021