Rotary Club of St. Louis – Club 11
Presidential Telegram
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BE PROUD TO BE A ROTARIAN
ESPECIALLY A ROTARIAN IN THE ROTARY CLUB OF ST. LOUIS
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021 from Club 11 and President Kent Steinbrueck
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.” —T.S. Eliot
Very appropriate words by this St. Louisan. Although they were written many years ago, they are still appropriate, especially during these times. Let’s hope the voice for 2021 is a good one and will teach us to appreciate every minute of every day.
As we have consistently done with our Club and our Meetings, we will continue to follow the guidelines set by the City of St. Louis and the Missouri Athletic Club (Our meeting site) while having a safe environment.
We had our last Rotary meeting of 2020 on December 17th and now look forward to 2021. Our Club, City, State, Country and the World has gone through so much during 2020 and we all pray for a much better year in 2021. Our Club has been through a lot in the last several months including having membership drop due to the pandemic. However, it is promising that we just approved 4 new members to our club and have a couple more in the promising prospect status.
As we come out of the COVID 19 next 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
MAKES ME PROUD TO BE 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?
Tony Intagliata January 1st
Dan Conway January 6th
Rotary Anniversaries January 1st – January 10th
Thao X Dang-Williams 5 years January 1st
Howard Bolton 18 years January 10th
Our last meeting was held on December 17th. Hopefully we were able to spend the couple weeks away from Rotary to reflect on what good things we have in this world and how we can make the world, country, state and community better in 2021.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday January 7th. We will have our annual Business Meeting. It will be an informational meeting outlining the last 6 months. It will include what committees have accomplished and projects in the works. We will try to make it as fast paced as possible. Be sure to be there either in person or virtually.
Each week I will highlight something about Rotary that all Rotarians should know or be aware of.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS
Each May or June, Rotary International holds a worldwide convention “to stimulate, inspire and inform all Rotarians at an international level.” The convention, which may not be held in the same country for more than two consecutive years, is the annual meeting to conduct the business of the association. The planning process usually begins about four or five years in advance.
The RI board determines a general location and invites cities to make proposals. The conventions are truly international events which Rotarians and guests attend. All members should plan to participate in a Rotary International convention to discover the real internationality of Rotary. It is an experience you’ll never forget. (31)
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.
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 FOR AT LEAST UNTIL THE END OF February 2021 FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT MAKE THE MEETINGS IN PERSON.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO WORK AT BEING HEALTHY DURING THESE TRYING TIMES AND ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU THINK IS GOOD FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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 1-4-21
Rotary Club of St. Louis
President Kent Steinbrueck