JASPER ROTARY
NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2002

President’s Message

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

The month of September means going back to school and Football picks! Join us weekly to choose your favorites. Tony Sparks chairs the football picks. Remember, you must be present to win.

September will be our Polio Plus program month of speakers. We have Dr. Pat Hyland to discuss polio and immunizations and Dr. Riley Lumpkin to discuss the Polio Plus campaign. Our Jasper Polio Plus chairman is Dr. David Wesley. His role is liaison and educator for the campaign. Bo Porter, our District Governor, has set a goal of $100 per member over three years. Our local goal is $30 per member this year ($3,000). Polio is 97% eradicated in the world. RI goal is to eradicate the disease by 2005. Let us together support the reality.

According to David Wesley, it will cost $1 billion between 2002-2005 to meet the goal of eradicating polio worldwide. So far, $725 million has been pledged, with a shortfall of $275 million. The Rotary International goal is to raise $80 million and receive grants and matching funds to make up the balance.

The plaque for the courthouse square clock will be at the printers this month. We will make a special dedication at some point once it is placed. The miniature clocks have also been ordered and will be available later in the Fall.

Finally, I want to thank Greg O'Rear and all the Rotarians who have arranged speakers in July and August. Our attendance is improved and we have had some interesting topics. This is a commitment that everyone so far has made to increase our quality and to maintain interest of our members. Please continue the momentum.

Yours in Service

Linda Burns



SPEAKERS FOR SEPTEMBER



September 3      Congressman Robert Aderholt. Introduced by Evan Dillard.

September 10    Dr. Pat Hyland will speak about polio and immunizations.

September 17    Glenn Powell, Legal Counsel for the University of Alabama. Introduced by Jerry Lovett.

September 24     Dr. Riley Lumpkin will speak about the Polio Plus campaign. Introduced by David Wesley




ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our Reading Program, headed by Clyde McSpadden, will begin soon with signing up for dates at the three Jasper City elementary schools.

The Directory is being revised for our new members. September 17, 2002 the photographer will be present to take pictures. Please make plans to attend. He will begin at 11am. A full group picture of all members will be taken directly following our regular meeting at 1pm in Rowland Auditorium.

Our Golf Tournament is October 18, 2002 at Musgrove Country Club. Mark your calenders to participate in this annual fundraiser. Dr. Betsy Lavanna is chairing the event and will need everyone's assistance in making it a success. This event is part of our service and funds many of our charities. I want to encourage everyone to meet our goal.

The next Board Meeting will be Monday, September 9th at noon.

Members responsible for speakers in October are Greg Reed, Tony Sparks, Richard Fikes, and Dub Brown.

Who Am I? The answer for August was Lou Vick.

See Webpage www.jasperrotary.org for new information throughout the month.


BIRTHDAYS                      ANNIVERSARIES                             NEW MEMBERS



Birthdays                                    Anniversaries
Tony Graham September 14       Charles and Freda Earnest September 2
Doug Pearson September 18      Bob and Kirby Reid September 16
Max Judy September 19            Evan and Gigi Dillard September 25
Bob Reid September 23
Sabrina Keating September 25
John Odle September 25


New Member
Carol Savage




Who Am I ?


I am a doctor in Jasper practicing full time, not just “After Hours”. My hobbies include golf and mountain biking. I am married and have two children. I have gained the reputation for being very handy with home repairs. I am also a Cub Scout leader with extensive knowledge and expertise in the Pinewood Derby.
Who Am I?


If you know who I am please enter the drawing to win $25 given in your name to the Jasper Rotary Foundation. Put my name and yours on a strip of paper located in the back of the meeting room and drop it in the bowl. You have through the last meeting of the month to enter. A winner will be drawn the first meeting of each month. You must be present to enter the drawing.