Rotary Club of St. Louis – Club 11
Presidential Telegram
” Whatever Rotary May mean to Us, to the World
it will be known only by the results it achieves.”
Paul Harris, Rotary Founder
The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do
- Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
DEFINITELY WORD TO LIVE OUR LIVES BY
BE PROUD TO BE A ROTARIAN
ESPECIALLY A ROTARIAN IN THE ROTARY CLUB OF ST. LOUIS
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.
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.
MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A ROTARIAN IN THE ROTARY CLUB OF ST. LOUIS
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PROGRAMS
Dale Kreienkamp had talked to our Club previously and sometimes with repeat speakers it becomes monotonous and doesn’t keep the attention of our members. Dale was not monotonous. He spoke to us about Navigating Organizational Transitions. He did a great job of weaving his personal experiences with the theories of how to handle job and company reorganizations. In addition, he donated his book, How Long, Oh Lord, How Long? Great program!!
Our next meeting will be on Thursday February 11th. The program will be an update on the High Speed Rail Alliance. The Executive Director, Rick Harnish will be the speaker. Their website, High Speed Rail Alliance | (hsrail.org) , is probably worth perusing prior to the meeting. With so many cars on the road and our crumbling highway system, this is a alternative to driving that is also an environmental friendly alternative to having so many automobiles. One of their projects is a St. Louis – Chicago line that will be safer, cleaner, updated and much fast than today’s train line. Be sure to stop into our meeting either in person or via Zoom to get the latest.
Rotary Birthdays February 7th – February 13th
Mary Lee Block February 7th
Flip Cady February 10th
Mark Roock February 10th
Rotary Anniversaries February 7th – February 13th
Cathy Gamble 28 years February 11th
THE 2021-22 Rotary Club of St. Louis Board of Directors to Lead our Club starting July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
President Jack Windish President Elect Richard Warriner
Vice Presidents Rebecca Richie Jeromy Fritz
Sergeant at Arms Michele Goad
New Directors elected Matt Weiss Pete Milne Tom Keeline Serving 2nd year Dan Conway Bob Kocher Mike Regan Bill Piper
Immediate Past President Kent Steinbrueck
As we are now well into the second half of the Rotary year, we have been able to achieve many things thus far and still have some achievements to look forward to. The Board this year has been very active in giving tremendous feedback to help guide Club 11. Here are this year’s (2020-21) Board. As Current President, I would like to thank each of them. If you see or talk to them, THANK THEM FOR THEIR SERVICE TO CLUB 11.
President Kent Steinbrueck
President Elect Jack Windish
Vice Presidents Matt Weiss Mike Mosella
Sergeant at Arms Bill Piper
Directors Rebecca Richie Dan Conway Mike Regan Bob Kocher Tom Keeline Terry Werner Katie LaMarsh
Immediate Past President Bob Garagiola
Each week I will highlight something about Rotary that all Rotarians should know or be aware of.
ROTARY FLOAT IN ROSE PARADE
The Rotary International float in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade is undoubtedly the largest public relations project of the Rotary clubs of the United States and Canada. Since 1924 a Rotary float has been entered every year since 1981. The famous Pasadena, California, parade is seen by millions of people via worldwide television.
Funds for the construction of the Rotary parade entry are voluntarily given by Rotarians and clubs in the U.S. and Canada. The cost of designing, constructing and flower covering a Rose Parade float begins at about $120,000.
A multi-district Rotary committee in Southern California coordinates planning of the Rotary float and provides hundreds of volunteer hours of service. The Rotary float must portray the annual parade theme, usually depicting one of the worldwide service programs of Rotary International.
Each New Year’s Day, Rotarians take pride in seeing their attractive float and realize they have shared in its construction by contributing a dollar or two to this beautiful public relations project. (38)
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 April 2021 FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT MAKE THE MEETINGS IN PERSON.
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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.
BE PROUD TO BE A ROTARIAN
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 2-8-21
Rotary Club of St. Louis
President Kent Steinbrueck 2020-21