The Cheyenne, Wyoming Rotary Club
June 18, 2008
Epigram:  “And what is so rare as a day in June?  No price is set on the lavish summer; June may be had by the poorest comer.”—James Russell Lowell, “June”
Wilfrid J. “Wilf” Wilkinson, Rotary International President, Trenton, Ontario, Canada
Nancy Pettus, District Governor, Jackson, Wyoming

Appointed by the President: 
Ed Wallace, Larry Meuli, Dick Williams, Sergeants-at-Arms

Dana Metzke, Editarian

The Rotary Four Way Test

Is it the TRUTH?  Is it FAIR to all concerned?  Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?  Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Today’s Program:

Ted Adams

Laramie County School District #1

Epigram for today’s program:  “I read Shakespeare and the Bible, and I can shoot dice.  That’s what I call a liberal education.”—Tallulah Bankhead

Forthcoming Programs:

June 25-Installation of Club Officers for 2008-2009 Rotary year;
July 2-Rotary Youth Exchange;
July 9-Women’s Leadership Council;
July 16-The American Legion-Boys State;
July 23-No meeting due to Cheyenne Frontier Days;
July 30-Polio Plus and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation $100 million Challenge;
August 6-Returning Exchange Students;
August 13-Shell Oil, “The Future National Energy Security Significance of Developing America’s Abundant Oil Shale Resources;
August 20-Club Picnic; no meeting.

New Member Proposal.  Dr. Radu Segal, physician, sponsored by Dr. John Babson is proposed for membership.  Comments regarding new membership proposals must be received in writing by Club Secretary Teresa Moore within ten days of COG publication.

Chairperson Needed.  Our Club needs a member who would be willing to chair this year’s Club adult Christmas luncheon committee.  If you would like to head up this fun committee, contact Club Director Julie Malm.

Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed.  Two Rotary members and/or their spouses are needed to help deliver lunch meals through the Meals on Wheels program.  If you sign up for this important program, you will only need to deliver meals on one Tuesday of each month to seven to nine individuals who live in the north Cheyenne/Western Hills area.  If you or your spouse would like the personal satisfaction of helping Meals on Wheels clients, contact Club members Rod Hartshorn on 920-3611 or Carol Rookstool on 632-9187.

If You are Working Toward Becoming a Paul Harris Fellow, matching funds may be available to help you reach that goal.  For more information, contact Randy Ford or Larry Atwell.

Wine Glasses for Sale.  Surplus wine glasses from our Club’s Wine and Cheese Tasting Festival fund raiser, are available for $4 each.  Contact Carol Rookstool or Jared Black. 

Rotary Tidbit:  Individual Rotarians are not members of Rotary International.  The constitutional documents of Rotary International state that membership in RI is limited to Rotary clubs.

Still Time.  The Cheyenne Sunrise Rotary Club and Cheyenne Young Professionals will hold a golf tournament this Friday, June 20 at the Cheyenne Country Club.  The shotgun start will begin at 1 p.m.  All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Proceeds will benefit the Foster Grandparent Program and the Rotary Foundation.  Cost is $60.  For more information, contact President Bob.

Remember…that special hearing devices are available if you need a little extra help in hearing our Club’s announcements and guest speaker programs.  Those who use them say they make our weekly meetings much more enjoyable.  The devices are available at the badge table.  For assistance, contact one of our Club’s Sergeants-at-Arms:  Ed Wallace, Dick Williams or Larry Meuli.

Epigram:  “In my school, you were searched for guns and knives on the way in, and if you didn’t have any, they gave you some.”—Emo Phillips

You Can Help Our Local Foundation by using your Albertson’s Community Partners Card.  Each time you use the card when shopping at Albertson’s, our Foundation will receive a portion of the sales.  For more information, and to obtain a card, contact Jared Black.

Windsor Donation Update:  Our Club collected $1,068 during the Pass the Bucket fund raiser to help rebuild the community of Windsor, Colorado and provide food, shelter and clothing to those residents forced from their homes by the recent tornado that severely damaged the community.  The Cheyenne Sunrise Rotary Club raised $481.  Our Club Board of Directors voted to augment the amount by $451 to raise the donation to $2,000.  Last week, that amount was presented to the Rotary Club of Windsor by our Club president Bob Womack.  Thanks to all who contributed.

Epigram:  “Our bombs are smarter than the average high school student.  At least they can find Kuwait.”—A. Whitney Brown

Thanks to Cheyenne Rotary Club members who helped with this year’s recently concluded District 5440 District Conference in Cody:  President Bob Womack, Past District Governors John Hanes and George McIlvaine, Roger Schreiner and Beth Van de Wege.

Lost and Found.  If you have misplaced a black leather coat or a cup purchased from the students of Triumph High School and would like to have either safely back in your possession, contact President Bob.

If You Know someone you believe would make a good Rotarian, obtain a new membership form from Club Secretary Teresa Moore.

Epigram:  “Education is the progressive discovery of your own ignorance.”—Will Durant

For More Rotary News, or if you miss a COG, visit our Club’s website at www.cheyennerotary.org.

Famous Last Words

“The flames already?”—Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet) died 1778.  He was looking at a lamp which flared up at his side…