RioSaladoRotary

February 14, 2008

Today’s Scheduled Speaker:     Anne Guerrant, the Guerrant Foundation

President – Martha S. O'Connor - Secretary – Bonnie Guilbault  - Treasurer – Dona Eubank

Guests: David Guilbault, Bonnie’s husband

Attendance:    Martie O., Corey B., Eileen S., Kent H., Jan S., Bonnie G., Dona E., Ben E., Patrick deH. Ben E., Ron F.
Invocation: Ben E.    Pledge & 4-Way Test: Martie O.     Happy $: Bonnie

Announcements:  None

The schedule  for February is: 

            Feb. 21 - Ogie Shaw,Executive Director of Community Fitness         
                Leaders;President of Ogie Shaw Fitness
            Feb. 28 – Kimmey (Mi Young Ki)

TRS Board Meeting after regular meeting.  Members are invited to attend as well.

Speaker: Anne Guerrant played tennis on the pro tour for 9 years, ranking as high as #11 in the world.  She played at Wimbledon, the US Open, and all the major tournaments.  Her record includes wins over Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King. In 2005 she and her husband, Terry, visited a micro credit lending program in India.  They were truly inspired by the dignity and ambition of the women entrepreneurs they met. They started the Guerrant Foundation to help women and families improve their lives through tiny loans to start businesses.

One half of the world’s population lives on $2/day.  70% of those 3 billion people in poverty are females. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace prize winner along with the Grameen Bank, began loaning small amounts of money to the poorest of the poor of Bangladesh in 1976.  With tiny loans these impoverished people were able to begin to generate an income and break the devastating cycle of poverty.  The Grameen Bank, which Dr. Yunus founded in 1983, has helped 6 million people in Bangladesh lift themselves out of poverty.   Today there are about 3,000 micro finance institutions around the world helping over 100 million people.   The Guerrant Foundation supports Opportunity International and the Grameen Foundation.  If you want to make a donation, please contact Anne or visit the website at http://guerrantfoundation.org or
Call:  (480) 219-6600  or  email:  admin@guerrantfoundation.org

Dona drew the winning ticket, but not “The Queen of Hearts”.  Sorry, Dona.

Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 A.M.

Tempe Rio Salado Rotary February 7, 2008

Today’s Scheduled Speaker:  Michael Sherron, GSE team member
President – Martha S. O'Connor - Secretary – Bonnie Guilbault - Treasurer – Dona Eubank

Guests: Dwayne Knuth, Tempe

South; Clarissa Goldstein, ASU Rotaract; Charlene  Bashore, ASU Rotaract

Attendance: Martie O., Corey B., Goeff P., Eileen S., Kent H., Jan S., Bonnie G., Dona E., Lindsey; Patrick deH. Ben E., Jim L.

Invocation: Ben E. Pledge & 4-Way Test: Kent H. Happy $: all

Announcements:

The schedule  for February is: 
 

Feb. 14 - Anne Guerrant, the Guerrant Foundation

Feb. 21 - Ogie Shaw,Executive Director of Community Fitness 

Leaders;President of Ogie Shaw Fitness

Feb. 28 – Kimmey (Mi Young Ki)

 

Ø Next week is the TRS Board Meeting after regular meeting. Members are invited to attend as well. Remember, it counts as a make-up.

 Patrick de Hahn passed around a list of schools and the poverty level of the students.

 President Martie said that the Aramark Corp. contacted her concerning our interest in running a food stand at the Tempe Diablo Stadium. We would run a beer & hot dog stand. It was felt that if we could join with another Rotary Club, we could manage the time and ‘manpower’ commitment.

 Clarissa & Charlene from the ASU Rotaract club announced that their Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser will benefit the Phoenix Rescue Center this year. It is scheduled for April 18^th at the Old Main Ballroom on the ASU campus. Details will follow.

Please remember that next week's speaker is Anne Guerrant, the Guerrant Foundation, providing micro loans to poor individuals.  Anne is a former professional tennis star.  Bring your guests to hear this presentation and be inspired.

Speaker: GSE team traveled to Japan

and during that time, they were guests at 20-25 Rotary clubs. Though instructed to travel light, Michael noted that they also had to bring gifts, dress clothes, etc. making “light” a relative term. Being in Rotary in

Japan

is quite an honor and very intense. Social & cultural issues and projects were not “advertised”. In the Japanese culture, they do not believe in taking “credit” for altruistic behavior, and did not show Rotary projects. Michael also noted that at every Rotary meeting, there was a Welcoming party, and a Goodbye party. He stated that his favorite experience was being able to discuss political issues and history with the Japanese. Michael is a computer programmer, e-commerce. The cultural exchange was a positive experience for him, and we all appreciate his ability to be such a wonderful ambassador for Rotary and for America

 Corey drew the winning ticket, but not “The Queen of Hearts”. Sorry, Corey.

 Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 A.M.

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Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club Meeting January 31, 2008

Tempe Rio Salado Weekly
Meeting Notes

Today’s Date:  January 31, 2008

District 5510        2007-2008            

Today’s Scheduled Speaker:     Kimmey (Mi Young Ki)

President – Martha S. O'Connor - Secretary – Bonnie Guilbault  - Treasurer – Dona Eubank

Guests:  Larry Kasperbower, Guam Rotary Club (reported about the new military complex being built with an est. pop. boom of 40,000 troops and the ensuing problems of having an increased infrastructure to accommodate this population increase.)

Attendance: Corey B., Goeff P., Eileen S., Kent H., Jan S., Bonnie G., Dona E., Lindsey; Patrick deH.

.Announcements:

The schedule  for February is: 
                    Feb. 7 -  Michael Sherron, GSE team member
            Feb. 14 - Anne Guerrant, the Guerrant Foundation
            Feb. 21 - Ogie Shaw,Executive Director of Community Fitness         
                Leaders;President of Ogie Shaw Fitness
            Feb. 28 –

Patrick de Hahn announced that there were many books left after the Christmas Santa Project which he will pass out to the younger children at Laird School.  He also showed a long banner of photos of all the children served during the Santa Project.  He also commented on what a small club can do, and the “Power of One”.  Way to go, Santa Patrick, and way to go, Tempe Rio Salado.

Eileen announced that the 2nd phase of the  St. Lucia project has been approved by RI. This project has been turned around to $42,000. This project cost the club $2000.  This 2nd grant will be for air  conditioners.   Special thanks to Eileen for all her hard work.

Speaker:  [ No-Show. President Martie will call to reschedule]

President Martie drew the winning ticket, but not “The Queen of Hearts”.  Sorry, Martie.

Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 A.M.

For the most up to date information about the club and events check out the web site! http://www.riosaladorotary.com/

Club Meeting January 24, 2008

Today's Date: January 24, 2008
Today's Meeting Held At The Boys & Girls Club, Tempe, AZ

District 5510        2007-2008            

Today's Speaker:    Lynsie Rigby, Youth Development Director for the Boys & Girls Club            

President - Martha S. O'Connor - Secretary - Bonnie Guilbault  - Treasurer - Eileen Schioppa

Attendance: Martie O'Connor, Bonnie Guilbault, Sylvia Schweihs, Dona Eubank, Corey Bruggeman, Ben Eubank, , Eileen Schioppa, Kent Hendricks, Lyndsie Rigby, Patrick de Haan, Ron Freeman

Call to Order:  This meeting was called to order at 8:00 am by President Martha O'Connor.
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Invocation:  Dona Eubank                       Pledge & 4-way Test:  Lyndsie Rigby
Happy $$  :  Corey Bruggeman
Announcements:

Patrick passed around photos of Frank School. Patrick also added that  he was putting together  a DVD of the Christmas event and will do one for the club to use as advertisement.

Polio Plus Partner Program check was sent. 

Short Board Meeting after today's meeting to elect a secretary and treasurer for next year. Ben announced that next year, the club will focus on 1 goal: membership.  He would also like to have the Board consist of 3 members; one person who will be secretary/treasurer, and another to represent all the "Avenues of Service". Board meetings will be held during regular meetings in order to keep the club informed and involved.

    Eileen handed over her resignation as Club Treasurer today, and will switch over all account info and books to Dona.

Speaker: <b>Lynsie Rigby</b>, Youth Development Director for the Boys & Girls Club, and TRS member, gave a  brief history of the club (city-operated).    Lyndsie also reviewed the different activities offered, and how the operations have evolved, followed by a tour of the Community Center.   

Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 A.M.
For the most up to date information about the club and events check out the web site! http://www.riosaladorotary.com/