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DATE
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AGENDA
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PICTURES
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COMMENTS
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| 1-30-2001 |
"What
is Rotary?"
"Why Rotary at Boeing"
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District
Governors: Ben Eubank, Rod Carruthers |
Initial "Orientation" Meeting
- Defined Rotary - Discussed Major Activities |
| 2-5-2001 |
"Why
am I a Rotarian?" |
Rotary
Club of Sun Lakes
Pastor Jim Rentz, Rod Carruthers, Assist. Governor
|
"Organization" Meeting
- Officers Elected |
| 2-12-2001 |
"Rotary
Activities in Mesa, Now/Planned" |
Assist.
District Gov. - Mesa
Pan Kohen
|
"1st Regular Meeting" -
21 Members |
| 2-19-2001 |
"Presidents"
Day at BERCM |
Five Mesa Area
Rotary Presidents Discuss Club Activities |
"2nd Regular Meeting" - One New Member |
| 3-5-2001 |
"BERCM
Charter Day! " |
Page 1 - 5510 District
Gov. Ben Eubank "General Overview" |
Ben Eubank, 5510 District Governor, conducted
the ceremony. Twenty two Charter Members received pins. Two were absent
on business. Four Honorary Members were recognized. Rotary Clubs: Mesa/East
& Sun Lakes cosponsored. |
| Page 2 - "Twenty
Four Charter Members" |
| Page 3 - "Lots
of Great Outside Support!" |
| 3-1219-2001 |
"Club Forum" Days |
"Club
Forum" Activities |
Rod Carruthers, Dwight Grotewold, Mary Baldwin and others
assisting in the formulation of appropriate club activities. "Let's
do things identified with Rotary!" |
| 3-26-2001 |
"Club Forum" Days |
"Club Forum"
Activities |
Rod Carruthers, Mary McCormick, Lucinda Pyne. Projects
that could be identified as BERCM activities. |
| 4-23-2001 |
Sun Lakes Rotarians
"Teacher of the Year" and
"Scholarships" for K-12
|
"Potential
BERCM Programs" |
Potential BERCM K-12 emphasis areas that require little
Club funding. Copy us! |
| 4-30-2001 |
Group Study Exchange - India - Minutes |
Group
Study Exchange - India Program |
BERCM's initial International Visitors! |
| 5-7-2001 |
"The Boeing Phantom Works" - VP Andy Logan |
Meeting Summary
- Observations |
BERCM's initial "In-house" Orientation |
| 5-14-2001 |
"Club Assembly" |
Meeting Summary
- Observations |
"Where do we go from here?" |
| 5-21-2001 |
"The Downtown Focus",
Initial new member!, BERCM Awards 5/17-19/01 District 5510 Conf.
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Meeting Summary
- Observations |
Loren VanDeWalle - initial BERCM new member. Program: Tom
Vertloegen, "The Downtown Focus" - Mesa downtown revitalization.
Awards: Charter/Outstanding Project - DS512E Flight Simulator. |
| 6-4-2001 |
"The State of Civil Rights in Arizona" by Eleanor
Eisenberg, Executive Director ACLU - AZ
|
Meeting Summary
- Observations |
Dan Baldwin presented a visitation flag from West Shreveport,
LA - Mary Baldwin's former "Home Club". Eleanor summarized the
basic ACLU's AZ thrusts - very informative! |
| 6-11-2001 |
"Home and Vehicle Crime Prevention" by Jerry
Quarles, Crime Prevention Officer - Mesa
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Meeting Summary
- Observations |
Curt levied RECORD fines via Flag Day questions. Jerry
provided very informative handouts and ideas that could substantially reduce
Home & Auto thefts/damage! |
| 6-18-2001 |
DG Ben "Official Charter Presentation" &
Gift Bell, Program "STRIVE in South Africa" Rod Carruthers
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Meeting Summary
- Observations |
DG Ben Eubank presented the signed, official BERCM Charter
and the gift Rotary Bell for Rio Salado RC. Rod summarized his recent six
week South Africa STRIVE trip - GREAT! |
| 6-25-2001 |
"Installation of 2001-2002 Officers" and Web
page review by Hal Wochholz. Comments were solicited.
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Meeting Summary
- Observations |
DG Ben Eubank had nominated Hal Wochholz as the BERCM Nominating
Committee prior to March 5th chartering. He nominated the existing Officers
and Board - approved! |
| 7-2-2001 |
Rotary "4-Way Test" flag gift by Hal Wochholz.
"Police Helicopters in Mesa" - Dave Salem
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Meeting Summary
- Observations |
Officer Dave Salem, Mesa Police, presented a program on
the use and value of helicopters in routine surveillance and criminal pursuit
police activities. They use Model 500 MD Helos! |
| 8-13-2001 |
"Frequent Flyer Citation" to Hal Wochholz. "Mentoring/Tutoring"
Opportunities MPS
|
Meeting Summary
- Observations |
Cheri St Arnauld, MPS discussed the "Gear-Up",
EVIT, and STRIVE memtoring/tutoring opportunities at MPS. BERCM participation
would be a "First" for Boeing. |
| 8-20-2001 |
"Venomous Bites & Stings of AZ" - Ms. Anne-Marie
Krueger - Samaritan Regional Poison Center.
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Meeting Summary
- Observations |
Ms. Krueger discussed the various categories and numbers
of venomous creatures in AZ (11 rattlesnakes, 43 scorpions, black widow
spiders, gila monster, etc.) Call: 602 253-1222 |
| 8-27-2001 |
"DS512E Flight Simulator Program" by Will Farmer.
Mesa Public Schools, AZ Flight Center, others.
|
Meeting Summary
- Observations |
Will Farmer presented a visual summary of the four year
flight simulator partnership between Mesa Public Schools, the Desert Sages,
and Boeing. The activity is expanding state wide. |
| 9-17-2001 |
"Club Service" Day
|
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
President John Pennypacker led a
spirited discussion concerning committee assignments and the need to "step
up" and get the club going. Many assignments were made. |
| 9-24-2001 |
"How To Run A Restaurant"
Rex Griswold, Founder/Owner Anzio,s Landing Restaurant, Falcon Field |
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
Rex provide a great lasagna lunch
for all! He summarized the pros/cons of restaurant ownership/managing. "Too
much work, too little money". Terrell Hansen was inducted - Sponsor:
Shirley Baker |
| 10-8-2001 |
"Engineering Flight Test" BERCM Rotarian
Rich Guin, Engineering Director Flight Test
|
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
Will summarized the scope and responsibilities
associated with engineering flight test at Boeing, Mesa. Rich emphasized
the techniques and procedures, and "lessons learned" to the enjoyment
of all! Thanks Rich! |
| 10-15-2001 |
"Running Dinner Theaters"
Rotarian Will Prathe, Owner, Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, Mesa (Brown &
Higley) |
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
Will surveyed the nationwide operations
of the Prather family of dinner theaters. He discussed the selection process
of the new Mesa theater "Broadway Palms". A movie and brochure
were very informative. Thanks Will, we wish you success! |
| 10-22-2001 |
"Fund Raising & Club Assembly"
Entertainment's "Allie" & John Pennypacker BERCM Club President
|
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
Allie summarized the advantages to
the club for sponsoring sales of the Entertainment book. $10 per book to
the club. Account number "666478" can be utilized to credit BERCM
for book purchases elsewhere. |
| 10-29-2001 |
Status "Williams gateway Airport"
presented by Executive Director Lynn Kusy. Upcoming musical discussed by
Curt Wooley. |
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
Lynn discussed the modifications,
changes, etc. associated with Williams since the military exit in 1993.
Curt Wooley informed the membership about the upcoming musical "Fiddler
On The Roof", Mesquite HS in Nov. |
| 11-5-2001 |
"What It Means To Be A Veteran"
Fred Ferguson - Congressional Medal of Honor Winner |
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
Fred discussed the services and facilities
available to the vets in Arizona. He congratulated the veterans for their
service to their country and emphasized the Honor of being a veteran! WHAT
AN HONOR TO HAVE HIM AT OUR MEETING. |
| 11-12-2001 |
"Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Divers Posse"
Greg Porter, Posse participant and Boeing Manager |
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
Greg provide a PowerPoint overview of this excellent
and very valuable volunteer organization. PowerPoint links to the presentation
are available by clicking Meeting
Summary - Observations.
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| 11-19-2001 |
"Why Every Rotarian Should Be
A Toastmaster" Rick Stoddard, Rotarian, Past President Tempe South. |
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
The local Boeing Toastmasters Club
was discussed and BERCM Rotarians were encouraged to join and increase their
presentation skills. Rick made a typical "Toastmasters" talk -
4-way-test emphasis. |
| 11-26-2001 |
"The Rotary Foundation" Ben Eubank, past District
5510 District Governor (2000-2001) |
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
Ben discussed the elements of the Rotary Foundation,
outlined some ongoing foundation programs - internationally, nationally,
and locally. Will Farmer also outlined the AZ Education school donation
options $250 max.
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| 12-3-2001 |
"Will, Living Wills, and Durable Poer of Attorney"
Nate Skinner and "Rotary Challenge" by BERCM Member Will Farmer |
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
Nate presented an overview of Wills, Living
Wills, and Power of Attorney appropriate for "that day". Will
outlined his plans for a combined Apache model and his 50# Rotary shaped
gear he obtained from a 2001 Spring Maine visit
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| 12-10-2001 |
"The New Mesa Arts Center - An Overview" Rod
Schultz, Direct Mesa Arts Center. It will be the Key to the downtown redevelopment. |
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
Rod Schultz
More Info: www.ci.mesa.us
Under: "Library, Parks & Arts"
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| 12-17-2001 |
"1st Annual Christmas Club" Chefs: Donna &
Will Farmer - Duncan Kunz initiated into Rotary |
Meeting
Summary - Observations |
 
Chefs: Will & Donna - Duncan Kunz Rotarian
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