Effingham Noon Rotary

Service Above Self - He Profits Most Who Serves Best
EFFINGHAM
(OPINIONS OF THE TIMES)
EFFINGHAM ROTARY CLUB
CLUB NO. 3265
DISTRICT 6490
ORGANIZED 1920
Philip R. Coats, Editor
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PUBLISHED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
Scholar Athlete Awards Day
24 April 2013
Scholar Athlete committee co-chair Charlie Brumleve introduced the two athletic directors from
our city’s high schools. Dave Wohltman noted it was his 25th year to be present for this award.
He brought twenty-nine students today. Kevin Palmer is the AD at Saint Anthony High School
and accompanied ten students to the luncheon. The students honored today must have at least
a 3.5 GPA and have lettered as a Senior.
SAINT ANTHONY HIGH SCHOOL
Student
Parents
Sports Letter:
College/University
Major
Jesse Haarmann Son of Tom & Janet Haarmann Track-2, Wrestling-3 University of Illinois
Crop Sciences
Alex Keller
Son of Chuck & Fanny Mae Keller Swimming-4
Air Force Academy Aeronatutical Engineering
Nick Nosbisch Son of Mike & Mindy Nosbisch Soccer-4
Quincy University
Biology
Paige Oltman
Daughter of Paul & Myra Oltman Cheer-4,CrossCntry-4, Track 2 U of Missouri-Columbia
Business
Miranda Rohlfing Daughter of Brad & Carolyn Rohlfing Girls Golf-4, Bellettes-2 U of Missouri-St. Louis
Nursing
Emily Schultz
Daughter of Bob & Audra Schultz Cheer-4,GirlsGolf-4,CrossCntry-4 St. Mary’s of Notre Dame
Nursing
Jake Spraul
Son of Joseph & Carolyn Spraul Cross Cntry-4, Track-4 University of Notre Dame Bio Engineering
Anna Utz
Daughter of Bill Utz & Barb Utz Tennis-3
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Undecided
Claire Willenborg Daughter of Craig & Theresa Willenborg CrossCntry-3,Cheer-1,Bball-3,Track-1 Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Dentistry
Amber Wenthe Daughter of Brad & Vicki Wenthe
Softball-1, Volleyball-2 U of Southern Indiana
Nursing
EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Student
Parents
Sports Letter:
College/University
Major
Anthony Barrett Son of Phil & Debra Barrett
Golf, Basketball
Eastern Kentucky Univ Bus Mktg & Golf Mgt
Shannon DaughteryDaughter of Mark & Kathy Daughtery Volleyball
Lakeland College Event Planning
Erica Feldhake Daughter of Don & Pam Feldhake Volleyball
University of Illinois/Springfield History
Kaitlyn Gurley Daughter of Kevin & Ronda Gurley Tennis
Lakeland College Elementary Education
Madisson Haake Daughter of Brian & Jill Haake Tennis
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Nursing
Matt Herboth Son of Mark Herboth & Sheryl Baker-Herboth Track
Rose-Hulman Mechanical Engineering
Lauren Hoekstra Daughter of Terry & Lisa Hoekstra Tennis
Southern Illinois University/Carbondale Comm Dis &Sc
Brenton Hull Son of Todd & Melinda Hull Football
Eastern Illinois University Pre-Medicine
Ashley Jamerson Daughter of Greg & Julie Jamerson Cross Country & Softball Eastern Illinois University Undecided
Jeffery Keitel Son of Kal & Renee Keitel
Cross Country, Wrestling, Tennis USAF Academy
Economics
Hunter Keith Son of Jim & Vicky Keith
Basketball
Lakeland, Ind St Univ Pre-Medicine
Kallie Koester Daughter of Dan & Janie Koester Volleyball
Lakeland College
Broadcasting
Thomas Lasher Son of Tom and Dawn Lasher Track
Culinary Inst of St. Louis Culinary Arts
Devin Mayfield Son of Amy Mayfield & Kevin Pocrnich Baseball
Rose Hulman Mechanical Engineering
Deedra Myers Daughter of Darlene & Larry Logue Volleyball & Softball LLC, EIU, Bradley Physical Therapy
Nick Pellman Son of Clint & Sandy Pellman Tennis
Undecided
Game Design
Brandy Pontious Daughter of Megan & Jamie Rieman Bball Cheerleading & Softball Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Nursing
Cody Sennett Son of Sabrina Sennett
Football & Tennis Illinois Wesleyan UniversityPre-Engineering
Jake Stombaugh Son of Stacey Bowlin & Jody Stombaugh Basketball
Lincolnland Comm College Undecided
Crystal Strauch Daughter of Doug & Brenda Strauch Fball Cheerleading Southern Illinois University/Carbondale Paralegal Studies
Kelli Utz
Daughter of Bob & Tammy Utz Volleyball, Basketball, Softball Lakeland
Pre-Medicine
Kourtney Utz Daughter of Bob & Tammy Utz Volleyball & Softball Lakeland
Pre-Med/Dental
Nathan Vail
Son of Jeff & Melissa Vail
Football & Baseball Millikin University Pre-Optometry
Megan Wade Daughter of Timothy Wade & Joni Green Basketball Chrlding Col of DuPage, NIU
Undecided
Morgan Weiser Daughter of Patrick & Kathi Balsmann Basketball
LLC, SIU/Edwardsville Accounting
Courtney White Daughter of Charlie & Lori White Golf, Bsktbll Chrlding, Softbll Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Nursing
Holly White
Daughter of Jesse & Sheila White Volleyball
LLC, EIU
Pre-Medicine
Clark Williamson Son of Joe & Danette Williamson Basketball & Track Lakeland College Pre-Engineering
Taylor Willis Daughter of Jay & Dena Willis
Fball Chrlding & Bball Greenville College Secondary Education
Past District Governor Ron Schettler introduced Sharon
Boerngen, the location agent for Slay’s Restoration whose
area office is in Mattoon, IL. Ron’s second greeting was
to Gary Ernst whom we welcome back to his Rotary
home-away-home. Upon the occasion of their 34th
wedding anniversary celebrated on this the 24th of April,
Philip Coats welcomed his bride, Melissa. A former
Rotarian, Gayland Bourland, was announced by his great-uncle Ted Keller.
Our student “guests” today were the intentional and calculated 39 Scholar Athletes
And with that thought, we address one
item from the recent District 6490 Annual
Conference at Normal 19-20 April.
President Rosie Gibbons, incoming
President for 2014-15 Lois Hoene and
Assistant District Governor Joe Fearday
attended along with PDG Ron Schettler
and Dave Ring. More than fifty Rotarians
from the clubs within our conference
were honored for more than 50 years of
continual membership including Teddy
Keller. He has been a member of the
Effingham Rotary Club for 52 years and
although unable to attend the conference Mr. Ring came back with the award plaque and made the
presentation during the meeting today.
Congratulations Ted
The 5th
Annual Golf
Outing is
Friday, May
3 at the
Effingham
Country
Club
sponsored by the Rotary Club of Effingham and the
Effingham Sunrise Rotary Clubs. The deadline to
enter was Friday, April 26 according to Rich
Hartke, committee chair.
The proceeds of the event, held in honor of Dr.
David Bristow, a Noon Rotarian and strong
advocate for the eradication of polio, are
earmarked for Rotary International’s End Polio
Now program.
Golfers check-in is at 11:00 am
Our regular Rotary meeting is
at noon at the clubhouse with a
short program concerning
Rotary’s End Polio emphasis
Golfers line-up for the shotgun
start at 12:45
 The event culminates with a steak
dinner at 6:00 pm.
 There is no meeting Wednesday, May 1 at First Baptist
Church – this Friday meeting IS our regular meeting for
the week.
ROTARY PAVILION
COMMUNITY PARK
Our new Rotary Pavilion at the
northeast side will replace the
furthermost north pavilion and be
located at the old horseshoe grounds
near the parking areas and thus more
handicapped accessible. The tentative
completion date is August 1, 2013.
All pavilion designated funds are channeled through the Rotary Charities Foundation of
Effingham maximum donor tax deductibility.
View pictures and more information in Club Documents/Forms section of the website:
http://www.effinghamrotary.com/content_files/rotary_pavilion.pdf
https://rotary.sdsmanage.com/content_files/Rotary_Pavilion_Flyer.pdf
Pavilion Committee:
Jim Arndt, Monte Bartels, Carrie Crippen, Andy Hanfland, Stephen Hopkins, Jerry
Jansen, Kevin Miller, Amanda McKay-Biarkis , Mike Varady , Bob Schultz, Carl
Schwinke. (Sunrise members Noon Members)
MORE
STUFF YOOUU PROBABLYY WANT TTOO KNOW
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NEW MEMBERS WILL BE PROPOSED
The Board of Directors will meet soon to discuss the introduction of more new members.
Watch this for the announcement.
Matching funds assistance, up to $500, is available until Wednesday
May 15 for anyone wanting to complete a Paul Harris Fellowship.
Read all about it here: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/099en.pdf
May 15
Contact Secretary Tonya Siner ([email protected]) or Rotary Foundation chair Dave
Ring ([email protected]) if you are interested making an application.
It is easy, painless and rewarding (who else will give you $500?)
18th
Our
annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
was Saturday morning, April 27, from 7-10 am.
Rotarians of all sizes and gender began to show up
even before their first round starting time of 600 am,
some in their snazzy new navy blue Rotary shirts. Now, we don’t have
an official attendance count or dollar estimate but there was a
steady flow of patrons all morning. The committee led by Bernie
Blanchette includes Monte Bartels, Randy Jones, Todd Martin, Dave
Gill, Bob Lakin and Mike Schmidt. Mostly they did everything the same
and it works. They initiated a raffle to raise more $ and had the
sausage pre-cooked at Martin’s but one addition thrilled and charmed
everyone.
The Rotary Week committee chaired by Twila Russell-Orr pioneered a
writing contest for 3rd-to 6th graders in the county and hooked a few
students. The winners read their essays entitled Someday I want to be
a Rotarian. Cash prizes of $100, $50 and $25 were awarded along
with a plaque with facsimile of their prose.
Thank you for everyone who stepped up to help out from early to
late morning.
Take a look at the workers, the eaters,
and the sleeper on the next page.
Rotary Week Report
April 21-27
Our Mealson-Wheels,
April 23.
Artisan Fair,
April 26-27
(Does anyone have
pictures of Meals on
Wheels or Artisan
Fair?)
 Past District Governor Ron Schettler reviewed some of the activities at the
District Conference held in Normal this past weekend (April 19-20): the 6th
grade chorus from Newton Elementary School performed. There was a
wonderful oratory contest that will be continued annually. During the
memorial service our friend Tim Fennessey was honored along with 28
others who passed
during this last year. 80
Rotarians and clubs
received honor for service to
Rotary and their clubs.
Rotary Leadership Institute
graduation certificates
were given including to the
next president of the
Effingham Rotary Club Kerry
Hirtzel. The GSE team
made their presentation and
talked about their visit in
the district and especially
hailed the five days
spent in Effingham with a
hearty thank you to everyone here.
 We received a few thank you cards and notes from 3rd graders including Mrs.
Merry’s class in Altamont and Mrs. Lange class in Effingham for the
dictionaries distributed recently to every 3rd grader in Effingham County.
 Our next Rotary exchange student will arrive sometime in mid to late
summer from Germany according to Youth Exchange Officer Eric Zeller
 Norbert Soltwedel brought “Flat Stanley” to Rotary today. For some things
you just need to be here.
Club Directory for 2013-2014
At the May 8 meeting we will
embark on the passing of the
current directory among the
tables.
Please check and correct
information, e.g., phone
numbers, e-mail address, snail
mail address and enter
particular information for your
listing. Note: Your classification
never changes.
We will also take a new picture, if you wish, any week in
May and the 5th of June (the editor’s birthday). Just come early or stay
late if you want a new picture and see Philip Coats.
You may also send your digital picture to
[email protected] any time.
Parsimony meets matrimony.
When it is your wedding anniversary bring your husband or wife
who will eat for free (once during the Rotary year).
Unattached?
Bring your fiancé or significant other or celebrate another
noteworthy date, e.g., work, school, day you joined Rotary, and
bring a guest who can eat for free.
On the ATTENDANCE CARD write ANNIVERSARY behind the
guest’s name. Hopefully our spouse or guest will feel included maybe even interested in joining.
Free meal does not apply to non-members, visitors or guests and only one spouse per member per year
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Jeff Althoff
May 4
Bob & Debbie Fergus
April 29
MAKE UPS
Two reports of on-line visits: Matthew Hirtzel for April 23 and Randy Hall a
couple times. You can always visit another club (consult page 37
in our directory for local listings) and if that doesn’t work for you
do your Rotary membership duty on line.
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org
HI TECH PRESENTATION FOR YOUR PROGRAM?
Computer/laptop projector and Wi-Fi are available at First Baptist Church – please make
arrangements BEFORE your program.
You may need a special connector or adaptor from your unit, i.e., your computer, to the
projector…talk to President Rosie Gibbons and arrive early to set-up, please.
FYI: Roger Marshall is our designated expert for equipment set-up. He’s the pastor at the
church, too, and IMHO knows a lot of stuff.
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May
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
(program chair in red)
Wednesday
May 1
NO MEETING
Thursday
2
See May 3rd
Friday
3
Regular
meeting 12
Noon at the
Effingham
Country Club
Saturday
4
Annual Polio
Plus Golf
Tournament
5
6
89
Mike McCollum
7
10
11
17
18
24
25
31
June 1
Program to be announced
Directory picture taking 1130am – Noon
and 100-115 pm with P.Coats
12
13
15 16
Jim Eder
Scholarships awarded
RYLA report
14
Directory picture taking 1130am – Noon
and 100-115 pm with P.Coats
19
20
22 23
Deana Nuxoll
21
Program to be announced
Directory picture taking 1130am – Noon
and 100-115 pm with P.Coats
26
27
Memorial
Day
29 30
Amanda McKay
28
Program to be announced
Directory picture taking 1130am - Noon and
100-115 pm with P.Coats
JUNE
Final fiscal year club assembly is June 5
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Why you need to join and promote the World’s
Biggest Commercial
Rotary
all
to
in the
Biggest
is inviting
supporters
participate
World's
Commercial. Join Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Bill Gates, Jackie Chan, Amanda Peet, and other world figures participating in
Rotary's This Close campaign to raise awareness and support for polio eradication efforts. The more images it includes, the more
impact the commercial will have on the world.
And thanks to a recent partnership with PhRMA, the trade association representing U.S. drug research and biotech companies,
those photos will have even more impact: For each uploaded photo, the PhRMA will make a donation that can two children from
contracting polio. But in order for the commercial to be recognized as the world’s biggest, we need to collect more This Close
images. Here are tips on collecting photos at a photo booth:
1) First, try it yourself. Go to www.endpolionow.org, click on World’s Biggest Commercial at the top of the page, and follow the
instructions to upload your photo; be sure to fill out the required dialogue boxes and permission check boxes. For more help, watch
this video.
2) Take your show on the road. Now that you are comfortable uploading images, consider places where you can take your laptop
and have others upload their photos. Perhaps set up a “photo booth” for club members at your next meeting or event. You can also
use tablets and smartphones to upload images.
3) Plan ahead. Test the laptop, tablet, or smartphone to be sure it is working properly and that you have Internet access as well as
a working webcam.
4) Get your best face out! Webcams often distort backgrounds or even the clothing you are wearing, so do your best to submit a
clean, clear image. And be sure to capture your This Close sign. Here are more hints to help produce the best shot:
Set the laptop on a desk and provide an adjustable chair for the photo subject.
Make sure the hand position is correct, as it is easy to inadvertently make an offensive gesture.
Wear solid colors; prints or plaids tend to be distorted by webcams.
Clear clutter from the photo background.
Make the event fun, to get people excited about joining in