College football always provides an element of excitement to the Friday meetings as fans anticipate the Saturday kick-off, especially for home events. The Praffle is in full swing, adding a fun element to the activity. Friday was also the occasion of the United Way “Day of Caring,” which found Charlie Mitchell spearheading a team from the club to provide service to the community. Thanks to the team and thanks to Jennifer Moore, for her leadership with this effort on behalf of the United Way.
The meeting began with an Inspiration delivered by Josh Pennebaker. Josh, an inspirational dad, is often spotted around town, pushing a stroller with his other children in tow. We welcomed visiting Corvallis After Five Rotarian John DeNoma II, as well as visiting guests: Peter Ball, Paul Canthron, Gregg Oberlin, Erik Atkinson, Julene Tudor, Caroline Cummings, Kate Fountain, John Polansky, and Ryan Moss.
Announcements: Dave Henderer announced that a few vacancies still need to be filled for the clubs booth selling pizza at the Fall Festival, September 25th and 26th. OSU plays Stanford on Friday night – thus the weekend will be open to all for club service opportunities (except Duck fans on Saturday, traveling to Eugene to witness Oregon vs. Utah football). Contact Dave to sign up: dave@hendererdesignbuild.com
Michele Kellison announced that the club’s annual “tailgater” will take place on Thursday evening, October 8th, so mark your calendars. There will be food, fellowship, and “plenty of good door prizes.”
Dolf De Vos proudly presented the 2015 PRAFFLE, a contest featuring two prizes for a $1 entry: [1] all revenue of the contest is directed toward the Rotary International PolioPlus Foundation in the name of the winner; and [2] two Club level seats for a Beaver home game, thanks to the generous support of Steve Sullivan. Thanks to all who participate in this fun activity! Congratulations to the winner this week: Inge King
Kate Lacey announced that she is proposing two individuals for membership with the club: Michele Mincinski and Larry Dobson. The Board of Directors has approved the candidates – they now will be processed with the Membership Committee. Anyone having any comments on these candidates should contact Membership Chair, Mark Kalmar: mark@cradiology.com
The District 5110 Grants meeting will be held in Roseburg on Saturday, October 3rd. Rick Schroff, coordinator of the World Community Service Grants, will be attending this meeting. Members that would like to attend are encouraged to contact Rick: rschroff@hotmail.com
Past President Lee Eckroth will be wearing at Rotary sandwich board on two occasions. The first will be this coming Friday near the Stanford/OSU football game south of the Traux Center at 4:30 am. This is also an opportunity for six members to join Lee by wearing the End Polio Now t-shirt and hat, collecting for the PolioPlus Fund. If you want to be one of the chosen six, contact Gerry Kosanovic: drgerryk@gmail.com
Movie Night 2016 planning is set to begin. Two meetings have been established to begin this process: [1] – Tuesday, September 29th from 6-8 at Market of Choice in their upstairs meeting room will be work session #1, and [2] Monday, October 5th from 6-8 at Market of Choice in their upstairs meeting room will be work session #2.
Larry Holcomb, as a new member to the club, presented his Vocational, informing members of his background, his career and his interest and love of Rotary.
The speakers for the afternoon were Catherine M. Mater, representing Citizens for Protecting Corvallis, and Gregg Olson, Acting Executive Director of Corvallis Housing First. The two speakers presented both sides of the issue regarding the proposal to build a new homeless shelter in Corvallis. It was an interesting information forum where both individuals expressed a need to address that homeless issue in Corvallis, but from different perspectives. Club members interested in hearing more (understanding that our meeting can only provide an brief overview of this complicated issue) should attend the Corvallis Homeless Shelter Info Session, Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00pm, at the Corvallis-Benton Country Public Library (645 NW Monroe).
The meeting ended with OSU Beaver and UofO Duck football predictions.
Al Hutchinson – Beavers vs. San Jose State: Al predicts OSU winning 31-10 Al’s record: one correct prediction; score variation – 14 points
Gerry Kosanovic – Ducks vs. Georgia State: Gerry predicts Oregon winning 54-3 Gerry’s record: one incorrect prediction: score variation – 6 points
Next Week, September 18: Forum Discussion: Building a New Benton County Jail with speakers Sherriff Scott Jackson and attorney David Grappo.
