BERCM Chronological
Meeting Listings
Date - Agenda - Pictures - Comments
January 2002 - Present Meetings
Jump January 2001 - December 2001 Meetings
| 1-7-2002 | "Mesa's MLK Day 1/21/2002 Activities" - Attorney Harry Cawood | Meeting Summary - Observations |
President John - Thanking Harry |
| 1-14-2002 | "Retirement Investing" Rebecca Warren, Warren Financial Services. Near term club projects and monetary (PETS) requirements. Dues increase $25 quarterly. | Meeting Summary - Observations |
Rebecca Warren "Retirement Investing" |
| 1-21-2002 | Two BERCM Meetings: 1) MLK Breakfast at Mesa's Centennial Hall 2) "Membership Goals/Techniques" Boeing | Meeting Summary - Observations |
Guests: Mary Rainer & Barb Corder |
| 1-28-2002 | "Club Service Day" Nominating Committee Reported 2002-2003 Officers, Mtg. time change | Meeting Summary - Observations | New Officers: President Curt Wooley, Vice President Rich Guin, Secretary John Schibler, Treasurer Joe Tidwell. Meeting time change: From 12-1, To 11-12 noon. |
| 2-4-2002 | "Habitat for Humanity" Linda Freundlich, Executive Director | Meeting Summary - Observations | Linda's presentation was well received. The club voted to participate in the next construction season - Fall/Spring 2002/2004. |
| 2-11-2002 | "Traveling in 3rd World Countries"
- Their conversion to Christianity Rob Smith - Audio Mixing |
Meeting Summary - Observations | Rob made it very clear that we live in a land of plenty! He contrasted our way of live with those of India, Thailand, ... Record number of Rotary Guests - West Shreveport Flag gift. |
| 2-18-2002 | "Andes Adventure" by BERCM's
Allen Brozek. Hiking - drinking WINE at the bottom of the America's |
Meeting Summary - Observations | Some people like to vacation and HIKE (Allen, his wife, ..). A wonderful, informative talk. Attendees universally agreed - we would have gone to a motel, used tour uses, etc. |
| 3-4-2002 | "Club Assembly" President
John Pennypacker. |
Meeting Summary - Observations | Discussed upcoming District 5510 Conference. Four committed attendees. "Good Neighbor Day" BERCM activity committed. John to pursue Polio Plus involvement with Phil Condit. |
| 3-11-2002 | "STRIVE" Rod Carruthers,
Rotary Club of Sun Lakes. |
Meeting Summary - Observations | Rod discussed the STRIVE "Mentoring" elements that have proven so successful at Chandler USD. The club made a commitment to staff the initial Mesa STRIVE activity. |
| 3-18-2002 | "Apache Upside Down" Rich
Lee, Boeing Apache Test Pilot. |
Meeting Summary - Observations | Rich outlined the main "helo" acrobatic manuvers and discussed "helo" acrobatics world wide. An Apache acrobatic film was well received by all! |
| 3-25-2002 | "Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa
County, Inc." Belinda Cron |
Meeting Summary - Observations | Belinda outlined an excellent, ongoing program that depends on volunteers to assist 1/5 Maricopa residents who can not funtion at a 5th grade level. The Tidwells presented an excellent "Club Banner" banner - THANKS! |
| 4-8-2002 | "Making Rational Decisions"
& "BERCM Web Page Review" Curt Wooley & Hal Wochholz |
Meeting Summary - Observations | Last minute "speaker" substitutes Curt and Hal substituted some very interesting materials. Curt overviewed a model for Rational decisions and Hal highlighted the BERCM web contents and utilization. |
| 4-15-2002 | "AZ Wing - CAF" Col. Dave
Bender. BERCM"s upcoming "Good Neighbor Day" was discussed
by John. |
Meeting Summary - Observations |
An excellent overview of the wing's activities
and history was presented. |
| 4-22-2002 | "High Performance Work Teams"
Loren Van Derlle, Team member. "Good Neighbor Day" |
Meeting Summary - Observations | Loren provided an excelelnt summary of one of the most successful HPWT's a Boeing, Mesa. Team work is the key. Manpower has been decreased from 11 to 7. "Good Neighbor Day" was a smashing success! |
| 4-29-2002 | "JSF Assembly Simulation"
Will Eidsmore, "BERCM Hunger Plus Jug" President John Pennypacker
& Will |
Will summarized the techniques, etc. learned from the JSF assembly simulation activities. The BERCM "Hunger Plus" Jug - Will Caretaker" looks good for the conference! | |
| 5-13-2002 | "Career and Technical Education"
Bob Wilmoth, Ed. D. State Supervisor, Industrial Technology. |
Bob emphasized the need for Vocational Education for 80% of AZ Students. The new initiative "AZ Career Pathways" is a major step forward in identifying vocational careers. | |
| 5-20-2002 | "What To Do In Case Of An Accident" J. Stanley Martinau "Injury Law" (480) 218-4000 | Stan identified the adversarial system that exists today in AZ. Juries assume the client is trying to rip off the insurance companies. He outlined the steps to be taken in case of an accident. CLICK MEETING SUMMARY!!! | |
| 6-3-2002 | "Planning BERCM Rotary Year 2002-2003" Curt Wooley President Elect. Club Business President John Pennypacker | Curt outlined his 2002-2003 Goals, Calendar, Orgainization, and Budget Plans. He subsequently emailed the above to all members soliciting their comments and participation. John outlined his District 5510 Polio Plus assignment. More to follow. | |
| 6-10-2002 | "STRIVE @ Mesa High School" Rod Carruthers, RCSL. Rod described the proposed program. The paper The page Essence of STRIVE is key descripter. | The provided manual detailed the elements of the proposed activity. Previously, BERCM had committed to a minimum of 10 - target 12 mentors. This would be a 1st at MPS and would satisfy the objective of establishing BERCM as the initiator of Boeing based mentoring. | |
| 6-17-2002 | "Burn & Trauma" Childrens Facility, Phoenix. Jamie Hendricksonn Family Service Coordinator | Jamie provided an overview of the center's operations with emphasis on their yearly "Camp Courage" June week long activity. At the camp, the "burn victums" become "burn survivors". They learn others are like them and they learn to live with themselves! | |
| 6-24-2002 | "Installation New Member & 2002-2003 BERCM Officers" President John. Program: " Greater Phoenix Urban League", CEO George Dean | Linda Adkins installed as a new member! New 2002-2003 Officers: President Curt Wooley, Treasurer Joe Tidwell, Directors Linda Adkins, Will Eidsmore, and Marie Alessio. George gave an inspiring talk. Additional information: (602) 254-5611. | |
| 7-1-2002 | "Installation of Vice Pres. Rich Guin, Secretary John Schibler". Program - "Marble & Granite Designs" Michele Monti | Linda Adkins reported eight individuals have committed to Mesa HS Mentoring. Michele reported on the pros/cons of marble and granite designs, materials, suppliers, and designers. More info. at: 602.306.3321 | |
| 7-8-2002 | "Club Service" day at BERCM. Curt summarized District/RI items. Linda/Will covered their areas-several volunteered. | Linda Adkins reported eight individuals have committed to Mesa HS Mentoring. A 9th is pretty firm. Three other individuals responded to Linda's Boeing/Mesa article. 12 is target. | |
| 7-15-2002 | "SRP - Delivering More Than Power " Wayne Kirby. VP Rich Guin summarized nearterm RI and District 5510 items. | SRP delivers Electrical Power & WATER! Talk centered on three items: conservation, quality, and Safety. All present water sources are being fully exploited. Conservation of the 40% people waste will handle the future! | |
| 7-22-2002 | "Club Service Day"- Vice President Rich Guin. BERCM, District and RI Web pages review. | Hal presented on behalf of Curt Wooley the Club flag of the 7th Rotary Club - Rotary Club of Boston - where Curt recently visited. Linda reported 18 individuals will be mentors. | |
| 7-29-2002 | "Club Service Day"Pres. Curt conducted a planning review for the upcoming 8/15 DG meeting 4-6 p.m. | Meeting Summary - Observations | Key dates (Dry runs, etc.) were designated and action items formulated by Curt. Linda reported she has 20 individuals signed up for the MSHS mentoring program. |
| 8-5-2002 | "Boeing, Mesa- ECF"Kathy Collins, Treasurer discussed local & world wide ECF efforts. | Meeting Summary - Observations | Kathy delivered statistics covering the ECF contributions world eide and the companion Boeing support. John Pennypacker is investigating RI directed giving opportunities. |
| 8-19-2002 | District Govenor Mike Purcell visits along with IDG Greg Podd, ADG Linda Wright | Meeting Summary - Observations | Mike summarized his goals and those of RI's president. Emphasis was placed on the September 8th "Remembrance Walk" at AZ Mills - $28.50 - a penny for each person lost. |
| 9-9-2002 | "Hunger Plus" Jim Pyne, Rio Salada RC - District 510 lead gave an excellent presentation with movie | Meeting Summary - Observations | Curt summarized the "Rememberance Walk" September 8th activities. BERCM was well represented. BERCM contributed $250 to Hunger Plus! |
| 9-23-2002 | "Ready To Learn" Carol McCormick, CPO, President, Mesa United Way - Video & handouts. | Meeting Summary - Observations | Carol summarized the new "Ready To Learn" initiative. Education/awareness is the key to insure funding of this critical birth to five years activity associated for a child's brain growth. |
| 9-30-2002 | "Youth Programs" Pam Cohen RYLA, Jim Wilson Interact, Chuck Flint Rotoract - District leads | Meeting Summary - Observations | The three Rotarians are leads in their respective areas for the indicated excellent Disrict Youth Programs. Descriptive information was given to the membership. |
| 10-2-2002 | "Polio Plus" John Pennypacker Area Polio Plus Coordinator showed a film and provided an informative brochure. | Meeting Summary - Observations | RI has targeted world wide elimination of Polio since the later 1980's. The Americas were designted Polio free in 1995. The last case was Lois Fermin Terorico. $80M Rotary giving is targeted by June 2003. Motto" 2 drops/dime". |
| 10-21-2002 | "East Valley Instutite of Technology " An overview of EVIT's programs and organization | Meeting Summary - Observations | EVIT supports 10 school districts with 48 specific progrms. All courses taught by industry professionals are at the High School level. They complement the school's offerings. |
| 10-28-2002 | "East Valley Institute of Technology " Educational Foundation Foundation, Inc. - Paul Meyers | Meeting Summary - Observations | The Foundation is a 501 (3) (c) company set up to accept monies to support EVIT type education. |
| 11-4-2002 | "The Rotary Foundation" John Pennypacker, Past President | Meeting Summary - Observations | The Foundation is a 1917 Rotary creation. It's lofty goals and accomplishments are out of the realm of accomplishment for most. |
| 11-11-2002 | "Armistice/Veterans Day " and Club Banner presentation. | Meeting Summary - Observations | The history of Vererans Day was covered and humerous service experiences were shared. Cass Weaver received the initial Club Banner. |
| 12-2-2002 | "Rotary Youth Exchange Program" Tami Knudson, Rotary Club of Sun Lakes | Meeting Summary - Observations | Refer to District 5510 Web page at: www.rotary5510.org for a comprehensive summary of Rotary Youth Exchange. |
| 12-9-2002 | "Young Eagles Program " Don McGettigan, Member EAA - MDC Retiree | Meeting Summary - Observations | Don discussed the EAA that was started in 1953. The organization has committed to provide "initial flights" to 1,000,000 kids by the 100th anniversary - Wright bros. flight. |
| 12-16-2002 | "Christmas Program "Will Farmer made Honorary Member BERCM | Meeting Summary - Observations | Will Farmer became the 3rd BERCN Honorary Member. Will provided the 2nd annual Christmas lunch. GREAT Goodies! |
