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THETHE HUBHUB TheThe RotaryRotary ClubClub ofof ParkPark CitiesCities Service Leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical Above standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Self TODAY’S PROGRAM February 1, 2008

Program Chair of the Day: Ron Washington & Eric Nadel Hal Copeland Texas Rangers Baseball 2008 Update

Fast Facts: on Washington Manatee Junior College in current stints with one team was named the 17th in the American League. • Ron Washington Bradenton, FL, and was full-time manager in Eric has taught himself to spent 11 seasons as a originally signed as a free organization history on Nov. speak Spanish and has taken coach with the Oakland agent catcher by the Kan- 6, 2006 . He is became the part in Spanish game broad- A’s sas City Royals. Ron and ninth manager in Texas his- casts in numerous Latin • Despite several inju- tory to make the Rangers his his wife, Gerry, were mar- American countries. For the ries, his ’07 Rangers were first major league managerial ried in 1972 and reside in last 21 years, Eric has pro- one of only 8 Major job . He led the Rangers to New Orleans. duced and recorded “A Page League teams to go .500 the 5th-best record in the Eric Nadel is in his 12th From Baseball’s Past” radio or better in each of final American League over the year as the lead voice on the features that run on the 4 months of the season season’s final 3 1/2 months Texas Rangers radio broad- Rangers network. • Eric Nadel joined the beginning June 14. The team casts on KRLD and the team’s A 1991 inductee in the Rangers in 1979 had 45 come-from-behind radio network. It marks his Texas Baseball Hall of Fame, • He became the wins . 28th year broadcasting Rang- Eric and his wife, Jeannie, teams radio voice Ron is a native of New ers baseball, the longest ten- reside in Dallas with their dog, Nemo, a lab/husky mix. when Mark Holtz Orleans where he played ure of any announcer in the history of the franchise and moved to the television baseball and football in one of the longest continuous booth high school. He attended

stances that give the virus more opportunities to mutate as AROUND OUR ROTARY WORLD it circulates among unprotected children. Oral vaccine is best weapon in polio fight “Some recent media reports have been misinterpreted as Rotary and its spearheading partners in the Global Polio implying that oral polio vaccine has paralyzed 69 children in Eradication Initiative remain committed northern Nigeria,” WHO says in a state- to reaching all children with the oral polio ment. “In fact, these children were para- vaccine (OPV). lyzed by a vaccine-derived poliovirus to Experts with the World Health Organi- which they were vulnerable because they zation (WHO) said in October that a re- were not sufficiently vaccinated.” ported outbreak of vaccine-derived polio “The only solution is to step up our ef- in northern Nigeria is an extremely rare forts to immunize all of Nigeria’s chil- occurrence that happens when the weak- dren,” says Robert S. Scott, chair of The ened form of the virus used in the oral Rotary Foundation Trustees and the In- vaccine mutates to a point where it re- ternational PolioPlus Committee. “It gains its ability to spread and to paralyze children. Such would be tragic if parents kept their children from receiving outbreaks are most likely to occur in communities with low the vaccine based on unwarranted fears about its safety. childhood immunization rates and poor sanitation, circum- OPV is the best, most effective weapon we have to fight February is World Understanding Month THETHE HUBHUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities LAST WEEK February 1, 2008 - Page 2 Presiding: Linda Tunnell of the Paul Harris Society, whose members THE HUB Invocation: Rick Amsberry donate $1,000 every year. Mike Riddle, Editor Pledge/Song leader: Charlotte Kroeker Art Bollon announced that RCPC is look- Betty Dawson , Asst. Editor Gainor Davis, Advertising Introductions: Bill Sleeper ing for candidates for an Ambassadorial Sgt-at-Arms: George Keeling Newsletter of the Scholarship. Blake Frank announced that Chair of the Day: Kendall Laughlin Rotary Club of Park Cities (Dallas) Speaker: Mark Merrill, Presbyterian Hospital the GSE Team this year is visiting from 7557 Rambler Rd., Suite 700 Manchester, England during April. Hosts Dallas, Texas 75231 and vocational contacts will be needed. President Linda Tunnell called the meeting Kendall Laughlin introduced our speaker to order on this wintry day. Rick Amsberry indicated that none of our members were ill today, Mark Merrill, president of Presbyte- or in the hospital. Charlotte Kroeker led rian Hospital. He told us that Presbyterian the Pledge of Allegiance and “The Star Hospital is only forty-one years old, and Spangled Banner.” Our guests today in- that it is a not-for-profit hospital. It special- cluded PDG Jim Tow and our frequent long- izes in seven lines of service and has pio- neered new techniques in these specialties. distance visitor from Little Rock. Sgt-at- OFFICERS and DIRECTORS Arms George Keeling received two big The hospital is currently undergoing its larg- 2007-2008 checks for the RCPC Foundation. est building project in its history, including a new bed tower. He noted that Healthcare is Linda Tunnell , President Roger Hogarth read the Memorial for Ley Waggoner , President Elect one of the foremost topics in the political long-time member Tom Sneary and pre- Phillip Bankhead , Vice President sented a copy to members of his family who debate, but that there is no national policy. Courtney Hogan , Treasurer were present. PP Greg Pape acknowledged Texas leads the nation in the percentage of Leslie Martin , Secretary George Keeling, Sgt.at Arms our three most recent contributors to the residents who are uninsured, which affects Cleve Clinton , Club Service. I Rotary Foundation. He then awarded PP hospital funding. The U.S. spends more on healthcare than the other western nations, Margaret Collins , Club Service II Doug Gill his fourth and Gerry Mont- Dennis Devenport , but chronic health problems are higher. The gomery his sixth Paul Harris Fellow desig- Community Service I nation. Both Doug and Gerry are members hospital is focusing on how to define and Jim Mills , Community Service II improve they quality of services. Roger Hogarth , Vocational Service Larry Heller , International Service ROTARY UNDERSTANDING Doug Means , At Large Understanding will make from a small town in South- Doug Gill Immediate Past President a difference in ending ern California, but I believe Ben Young , Parliamentarian

world poverty that I can make a difference Ruth Alhilali , Historian A basic understanding of by doing my share, however Laurie Aldredge , poverty is the inspiration small that may be,” Willing- Club Administrator Office Phone: 214-739-4170 Rotarians need to eradicate ham said. Office Fax: 214-739-2130 it, keynote speaker Deepa Her club partnered with the E-Mail: [email protected] Willingham said during the Rotary Club of Calcutta Met- second spouses plenary ses- whelming. My heart aches ropolitan to build a perma- sion at the International As- with sadness,” she said. nent building for the Piyali sembly. Figures like these led Wil- Learning Center, which will Willingham, a member of lingham to form Pace Uni- eventually serve 1,200 girls the Rotary Club of Santa versal (Promise of Assurance and 500 boys from impover- Ynez Valley, California, USA, to Children Everywhere) in ished villages around Kol- told the audience that 1.3 2003. The organization’s kata. billion people around the mission is to nurture the The center will also help world live on less than US$1 education, nutrition, health, provide clean water, sanita- Wilfrid J. Wilkinson a day and that 10 million and social development of tion, and solar ovens to the President, Rotary International children die each year be- young girls in the slums of community of Piyali Junc- Trenton, Ontario, Canada fore they reach their fifth Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), tion. “The aim of the center birthday due to extreme India, and other areas will be to bring about sus- Richard Gilman poverty. “I find these num- around the world. tainable changes to the lives Governor, District 5810 bers staggering and over- “I’m just a simple Rotarian of citizens,” said Willingham. Richardson Central THETHE HUBHUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities UPCOMING PROGRAMS February 1, 2008 - Page 3 February 8 Roz St. Pe Colombo—Jeweler to the stars February 22 TBA

February 15 Craig Watson—Dallas County District At- February 29 TBA torney

THOUGHTS ON… CCCLUBCLUBLUBLUB A ANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS Baseball South of the Border Every Rotarian Every Year: Richard Gilman and his Contribute $100 annually to the Good pitching will always wife Rozelle invite all Ro- Rotary Foundation as a sustaining stop good hitting, and vice tarians to plan now for a member. versa . 2008 Rotary Shares Dues are Due! Please give your ~Casey Stengal event in Puerto Vallarta, Feb 7-10. No check to Courtney Hogan or meetings, no fees, no speeches! Rotary Laurie. A hot dog at the ballgame Land Package: $573.00 (subject to beats roast beef at the Ritz. Non-Eaters: Please remember to put your change), Double Occupancy, per person (all five dollars in the plate when you arrive. ~Humphrey Bogart inclusive transfers, meals, and drinks). Thank you. Please call Lewis Gibbons, Mustang Travel,

Nolan Ryan is pitching much 214-969-7676, to make your reservation. better now that he has his curve ball straightened out. ~Joe Garagiola COMMITTEE TIMETIME————INTERACT Interact is Rotary International’s service club Through these efforts, Interactors develop a If a horse can’t eat it, I for young people ages 14 to 18. Interact clubs network of friendships with local and overseas don’t want to play on it. are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which clubs and learn the importance of 1) developing ~Dick Allen provide support and guidance, but they are self- leadership skills and personal integrity, 2) dem- governing and self-supporting. onstrating helpfulness and respect for others , 3) Baseball statistics are like a Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two understanding the value of individual responsibil- girl in a bikini. They show a community service projects, one of which fur- ity and hard work. 4) advancing international lot but not everything. thers international understanding and goodwill. understanding and goodwill. ~Toby Harrah THEY PROFIT MOST WHO LAUGH BEST The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until The robber stuck a gun in the man’s back, DIET : A process that helps you gain weight the ball stops rolling and but the man turned suddenly, applied a more slowly. then pick it up. judo grip, and flung the robber across the ~Bob Uecker alley. Then he pounced on the robber and When you are in deep water, it’s a good began to wipe him out. He blackened his idea to keep your mouth shut. What does a mama bear on eyes, broke his jaw, and fractured his ribs. the pill have in common Finally, the crook cried out in desperation, EXASPERATION : Getting stuck in the lane be- with the World Series? No “Hey mister, ain’t you never gonna call a hind the driver who is observing the speed cubs. cop?” limit. ~Harry Caray This Space PROPOSED NEW MEMBERS Can’t anybody here play this for John Robertson , Health Care game. ~Casey Stengel Rent Proposed by John Chiles, 1st Publication Andy Elwood , Sales FOUNDATION FUNDERS Proposed by Phillip Bankhead, 1st Publication William Willis, Jr , Real Estate Our Funders for Next Week are We gratefully acknowledge Proposed by Brad Rejebian, 2nd Publication Charlie Bond Astro-Graphics Bill Clark , Accounting Nolan Duck 2.1 Susan Bonesteel Proposedfor the by partial Scott funding Sargent, of the 2nd Publication Doug Box 2.2 weekly printing of THE HUB Doug Box Tom Stutz , Law Fred Brown Proposed by Tom McClellan, 2nd Publication

Program Chair of the Day: Rozalyn St. Pe Colombo Rosemary Domecki The House of Harry Winston Jeweler to the Stars

Fast Facts: ozalyn St. Pe Co- new passion, Roz became Native of New Or- lombo , native of the youngest woman sales • th leans New Orleans and executive in the 5 Avenue • Graduate of Tulane graduate of Tulane Law Grand Salon. Law School School, did not know the While Harry Winston had ized however that she • Salon Director for direction her professional won her heart, so did Dal- could do more. Harry Winston in High- life would take. In 1988 las entrepreneur Robert In December of 2006 land Park Village Roz accepted a summer Colombo, owner of restau- Harry Winston opened its’ th • Harry Winston is one position with the world re- rants “The Club” and 13 salon worldwide, in of the largest and most nowned House of Harry “Trece”. Meeting through Dallas at Highland Park prestigious among high- Winston, and has remained a blind date, the couple Village, with Roz as the fashion jewelers with the company since. eventually married in 2003 director. With grace, • The company was In her new home Roz was and decided to make Dal- charm, and a passion for established in 1932 in fortunate to have been las home. Roz continued jewels, Roz brings the New York mentored by family mem- to work for Harry Winston, glamour and unparalleled • The company spans bers, Ronald son, and nurturing relationships style of Harry Winston to three generations of Richard, nephew of Harry through Dallas society Dallas and all who appreci- Winston jewelers Winston. As a result of her events. The company real- ate jewelry at its finest.

re-creating the office as it AROUND OUR ROTARY WORLD existed in 1905. For several Rotary’s Anniversary years, the Paul Harris 711 During the first Rotary club meeting on 23 Febru- Club maintained the room ary 1905 in Chicago, Paul Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Hiram as a shrine for visiting Ro- Shorey, and Silvester Schiele met to talk about their per- tarians. In 1989, when the sonal experiences. Harris then unfolded his general plan for building was scheduled to their club meetings. be demolished, the club This was the simple beginning of the world’s first service carefully dismantled the club, the Rotary Club of Chicago. It was created because of office and salvaged the in- Harris’ wish to capture in a professional club the same terior, including doors and radiators. In 1993, the RI Board friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth. of Directors set aside a permanent home for the restored The Rotary name derived from the early practice of rotat- Room 711 at RI World Headquarters in the Chicago suburb ing meetings among members’ offices. of Evanston. Rotarians continue to take pride in their history. In honor For more historical information about Rotary, visit Rotary of that first club, Rotarians have preserved its original History and Archives or the Rotary Global History Fellow- meeting place, Room 711 in Chicago’s Unity Building, by ship on the internet. February is World Understanding Month THETHE HUBHUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities LAST WEEK February 8, 2008 - Page 2 Presiding: Linda Tunnell Hal Copeland introduced our speakers THE HUB Invocation: Donnie Berg today Ron Washington, manager of the Mike Riddle, Editor Pledge/Song leader: Cathy Bryce Texas Rangers and Eric Nadel, broadcaster Betty Dawson , Asst. Editor Gainor Davis, Advertising Introductions: Fred Speno on the team’s radio network. Eric explained Sgt-at-Arms: Dick Orrock Newsletter of the that for the Texas Rangers 2007 was a year Chair of the Day: Hal Copeland Rotary Club of Park Cities (Dallas) Speaker: Eric Nadel and Ron Washington, of change. Ron Washington became the 7557 Rambler Rd., Suite 700 Texas Rangers Baseball manager, and there were a lot of changes Dallas, Texas 75231 at mid-season which resulted in a winning President Linda Tunnell called the meet- record for the last part of the season. The ing to order. PP Donnie Berg noted that Rangers’ ranking has jumped from twenty- Fred Brown had recently lost his father sixth to fourth in one season. and that George Keeling had fallen and Ron said that he brought new ideas and broken his nose. Please keep them in your accountability to the job of manager. The prayers. Cathy Bryce led us in “Take Me team has invested in young players, and the team has focused on enjoying playing Out to the Ball Game,” as well as the Pledge OFFICERS and DIRECTORS of Allegiance and “The Star Spangled Ban- baseball. Ron believes that a team must 2007-2008 ner.” Dick Orrock stood in for our Sgt-at- play a different game against different Linda Tunnell , President Arms and received three big checks for the teams, but that if the players play up to Ley Waggoner , President Elect RCPC Foundation. Fred Brown announced their capabilities, winning will happen. He Phillip Bankhead , Vice President two perfect attendance awards, culminated predicts that 2008 will be a very exciting Courtney Hogan , Treasurer this week by Hy Lyon with twelve years. year. The program ended with Eric auction- Leslie Martin , Secretary PE Ley Waggoner recognized two new ing two signed baseballs to benefit the In- George Keeling, Sgt.at Arms Frank Monroe Fellows, Dick Orrock and teract Club at Hillcrest H.S. Winning bids Cleve Clinton , Club Service. I Margaret Collins , Club Service II Cathy Bryce , who had donated hers in were made by Herb Burkman and Hugh Dennis Devenport , memory of her mother. King. Community Service I Jim Mills , Community Service II Roger Hogarth , CANADIAN ROTARACTORS AIDING NICARAGUANS Vocational Service Larry Heller , Communities in Sponsored by the Rotary educational conditions. Tra- International Service San Juan del Sur, Club of Calgary, Rosevear ditional open-fire stoves are Doug Means , At Large Nicaragua, are wit- and fellow Rotaractors or- replaced with concrete-and- Doug Gill nessing significant ganized Project Nicaragua, a brick eco-stoves, which use Immediate Past President Ben Young , Parliamentarian improvements to sanitation multifaceted initiative fo- 50 percent less wood for Ruth Alhilali , Historian and school conditions, cused on improving the fuel and reduce smoke inha- Laurie Aldredge , thanks to Project Nicaragua, quality of life in underdevel- lation. Biosand water filters Club Administrator a technological initiative oped communities through are used to create a safer Office Phone: 214-739-4170 Office Fax: 214-739-2130 launched in 2004 by the Ro- sustainable technology and drinking water supply, and E-Mail: [email protected] taract Club of University of resources. composting toilets, which do Calgary, Canada. “We are addressing Nicara- not contaminate under- Nicaragua, one of the guans’ basic human needs ground water systems, are poorest countries in the and basic human rights installed. School buildings in Western Hemisphere, lacks through technology, infor- need of repair are also reno- the resources to remedy mation, and ambition,” says vated. serious health and sanitation Rosevear, a student at the The second phase focuses issues. This has caused dis- University of Calgary. She on health care improve- ease and starvation in many and other club members ments. A local doctor and communities. Frustrated by have visited Nicaragua sev- dentist visit the community what she saw during a vol- eral times to assist with the four days twice a month to Wilfrid J. Wilkinson unteer mission, Rotaractor project, which is carried out address health issues such President, Rotary International Trenton, Ontario, Canada Lyndsey Rosevear returned in two phases in each com- as fever, diarrhea, and den-

home to Calgary and en- munity. tal problems. More than 150 Richard Gilman couraged her club to take The first phase is aimed at people are treated every Governor, District 5810 action. improving sanitation and month. Richardson Central THETHE HUBHUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities UPCOMING PROGRAMS February 8, 2008 - Page 3 February 15 Craig Watson—Dallas County District At- February 29 TBA torney February 22 TBA March 7 TBA

THOUGHTS ON… CCCLUBCLUBLUBLUB A ANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS Love, Actually Every Rotarian Every Year: THE 4-WAY TEST Contribute $100 annually to the I love men, even though Rotary Foundation as a sustaining Of the things we think, say, or do: they are lying, cheating member. scumbags . 1. Is it the TRUTH?

~Gwyneth Paltrow Dues are Due! Please give your 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? check to Courtney Hogan or Young man, if she asks you Laurie. 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER if you like her hair that way, FRIENDSHIPS? beware; the woman has Non-Eaters: Please remember to put your five dollars in the plate when you arrive. already committed matri- 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? mony with you in her heart. Thank you. ~Don Marquis

I broke up with my girl- COMMITTEE TIMETIME————ROTARACT friend. She moved in with Rotaract otaract is a Rotary- fastest-growing service programs, with more another guy, and I draw the sponsored service club for young men than 7,000 clubs in about 163 countries and line at that. and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract geographical areas , Rotaract has become a ~Gary Shandling clubs are either community or univer- worldwide phenomenon. understanding and sity based, and they’re sponsored by a local Ro- goodwill. To keep your marriage brim- tary club. This makes them true "partners in All Rotaract efforts begin at the local, grass- ming, / With love in the lov- service" and key members of the family of Ro- roots level, with members addressing their com- ing cup, / Whenever you’re tary. As one of Rotary’s most significant and munities’ physical and social needs. wrong admit it; / Whenever you’re right, shut up. THEY PROFIT MOST WHO LAUGH BEST ~Ogden Nash The phone rang at in the hospital’s mater- HORSE S ENSE : Stable thinking Friendship is more tragic nity ward, and an excited voice on the other than love. It lasts longer. end said, “This is George Smith, and I’m Bob: “Does your uncle carry life insurance?” ~Oscar Wilde bringing my wife in...she’s having a baby!” Bill: “No, he just carries fire insurance. He “Calm down,” replied the attendant. “Tell knows where he’s going.” At least I can wear high me, is this her first baby?” heels now. “No,” the voice replied, “this is her hus- IMPROVE : What we think everyone else ~Nicole Kidman band.” should do.

Even if you understood The trouble with being a good sport is that Love may be blind, but it seems to be able women, you still wouldn’t you have to lose to prove it. to find its way around in the dark. believe it. ~Frank Dane PROPOSED NEW MEMBERS Edward E. Reith , Insurance FOUNDATION FUNDERS Proposed by Jess Johnson, 1st Publication

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Program Chair of the Day: Craig Watkins Bart Noble Dallas County District Attorney

Fast Facts: raig Watkins , a wrongfully convicted. accomplishments in the com- District Attorney Watkins munity from an array of or- Elected Dallas County Dallas native, was was educated in the local ganizations and groups. DA in November, 2006 inaugurated on public school system, re- District Attorney Watkins’ Texas Lawyer’s IM- January 1, 2007, as the Criminal District Attorney ceived a Bachelor of Arts de- innovative strategies as the PACT LAWYER OF THE (DA) for Dallas County, gree in political science from new D.A. in Dallas County YEAR 2007 Texas. He is the first African- Prairie View A&M University have garnered him local, na- 2007 NAACP Texas American elected to that posi- and a Jurist Doctorate degree tional and international atten- Hero Award tion in Texas. As DA for Dal- from Texas Wesleyan Univer- tion from CNN, ABC’s “Good Dallas Urban League las County, his SMART ON sity School of Law. Morning America,” German Torch Award 2006 CRIME philosophy engages He is a member of Friend- TV, Dallas Morning News , One of Eclipse Maga- innovative strategies through- ship-West Baptist Church, New York Times, Washington zine’s “Super Lawyers” out the prosecutorial process Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Post, L. A. Times and Chicago January 2007 and seeks to address the root Inc., Prairie View A & M Uni- Tribune , to name a few. District Attorney Wat- causes of why offenders com- versity Alumni Association DA Watkins and wife Tanya kins was featured in the mit crime. and is affiliated with several have three children — Chad, March 5, 2007 issue of DA Watkins’ interest in con- professional and civic organi- Cale and Taryn. JET . viction integrity led to part- zations. Mr. Watkins has re- nering with the Innocence ceived numerous honors and Project of Texas to aid the awards for his outstanding CLUB SPOTLIGHT Michael C. 4. Who are the people 8. What is your favorite From Linda Tunnell and Kelley who have influenced thing to do in your spare my boss your life the most? time? 12. Where were you and 1. What are you My wife and uncle Travel, fish, read biogra- what were you doing on most proud of 5. What was your favor- phies September 11, 2001? in your life: ite childhood pet? 9. What is the most em- At home preparing to My family “Pokie” the dog barrassing thing that leave for work. 2. What is something 6. What is your favorite ever happened to you? about you that most peo- book or movie? Unable to recall the ple don't know: Harvey (Jimmy Stewart) names of people I am a “horologist” and Wake of the Wahoo 10. What is your nick- electrician. 7. What would you like to name? 3. What is your personal be remembered for? Mike motto: Humility and kindness 11. How did you first Be pleasant to people, es- learn about Rotary? pecially bad people. February is World Understanding Month THETHE HUBHUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities LAST WEEK February 15, 2008 - Page 2 Presiding: Linda Tunnell Wayne Sueltz , Tracy Gomes , Hugh THE HUB Invocation: Margaret Collins King , Doug Box , Herb Burkman , and PE Mike Riddle, Editor Pledge/Song leader: Larry Gebhardt Ley Waggoner for their mentoring of the Betty Dawson , Asst. Editor Gainor Davis, Advertising Introductions: Tom Stollenwerck Hillcrest H. S. Interact Club. Sgt-at-Arms: George Keeling Newsletter of the PP Rosemary Domecki introduced to- Chair of the Day: Rosemary Domecki Rotary Club of Park Cities (Dallas) Speaker: Rozalyn St. Pe Colombo, The day’s speaker, Roz Colombo, Director of the 7557 Rambler Rd., Suite 700 House of Harry Winston Dallas salon of Harry Winston. Harry Dallas, Texas 75231 Winston was not only a connoisseur of jew- President Linda Tunnell called this spe- els, but also an innovator in jewelry design cial meeting for Valentines Day to order. PP and manufacturing. He believed that no two John Glancy asked that we keep Elaine diamonds are alike; each has a different Allen 's husband, Don, and Bill Hilberth in nature and different problems, and must be our prayers. Larry Gebhart led us in “My handled as you would a person. He has Country ‘Tis of Thee,” as well as the Pledge owned at least half of all the notable diamonds of the world, and his jewelers have of Allegiance and “The Star Spangled Ban- OFFICERS and DIRECTORS ner.” George Keeling was back, sporting cut some of the most famous modern dia- 2007-2008 bruises and a broken nose we hope he did monds. Linda Tunnell , President not acquire in the performance of his duties Roz was wearing several pieces of jewelry Ley Waggoner , President Elect as Sgt-at-Arms. He reported he had re- from the salon so we could see its delicate Phillip Bankhead , Vice President ceived two nice checks for the RCPC Foun- construction. She also brought for all the Courtney Hogan , Treasurer dation. RCPC members books of some of the fa- Leslie Martin , Secretary Fred Brown announced one attendance mous Harry Winston designs accompanied George Keeling, Sgt.at Arms award which went to E G McMillan for one by boxes of chocolate. What a treat! Cleve Clinton , Club Service. I Margaret Collins , Club Service II year. President Linda presented Mike Kel- Dennis Devenport , ley his Blue Badge. She then recognized Community Service I Jim Mills , Community Service II Roger Hogarth , RI PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Vocational Service Larry Heller , Building Peace the projects that involve eradication, we’ve seen International Service through Under- both Rotarians and benefici- again and again how work- Doug Means , At Large standing aries. They’re the projects ing toward a common objec- Doug Gill In the last few that allow everyone to work tive can bring people to- Immediate Past President Ben Young , Parliamentarian weeks, as I consid- with each other toward a gether. We’ve seen an un- Ruth Alhilali , Historian ered what I might write on common goal and to share precedented level of interna- Laurie Aldredge , this page, I thought again in the pride and benefit of a tional collaboration as gov- Club Administrator and again of the words job well done. ernments and agencies Office Phone: 214-739-4170 Office Fax: 214-739-2130 widely attributed to the When we come together in around the world have built E-Mail: [email protected] American poet Ralph Waldo friendship with the people new channels of communi- Emerson: “Peace cannot be we wish to help; when we cation and cooperation. And achieved through violence; it communicate goals, needs, we’ve seen how the open- can only be attained through and expectations clearly; ness and trust that were understanding.” when we approach our work developed through this ef- In Rotary, we work toward with a spirit of cooperation, fort have endured, allowing peace through understand- not charity – this is when we for other projects, more co- ing, and we work to build truly build understanding. operation, and greater un- understanding through ser- This is how we begin a proc- derstanding among nations. vice. In our travels through- ess of change that will en- Rotary will never be able to out the Rotary world, Joan dure far longer than our in- solve all the world’s prob- Wilfrid J. Wilkinson and I have seen very vividly volvement in any one pro- lems or meet all its needs. President, Rotary International Trenton, Ontario, Canada the kinds of projects that ject. What we can do, and what

genuinely create under- In the years since Rotary we try our best to do, is to Richard Gilman standing and bring people International chose to take help where and how we can Governor, District 5810 together. Most often, they’re on the goal of global polio (Continued on page 3) Richardson Central THETHE HUBHUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities UPCOMING PROGRAMS February 5, 2008 - Page 3 February 22 Ron Kirk—DISD Foundation March 7 TBA

February 29 Isaiah Robertson—Ethics in Sports March 14 TBA

THOUGHTS ON… CCCLUBCLUBLUBLUB A ANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS Law & Lawyers Deadline Grant proposals for the Every Rotarian Every Year: Park Cites Rotary Foundation must Contribute $100 annually to the I think the law is far to laxa- be submitted no later than April Rotary Foundation as a sustaining tive on criminals . 15th. Please contact Ley member. ~Yogi Berra Waggoner for additional information Dues are Due! Please give your In law, nothing is certain PCR Foundation The next Foun- check to Courtney Hogan or but the expense. dation meeting is scheduled for Laurie. ~Samuel Butler May 13th, 3:30 PM at the Commu- Non-Eaters: Please remember nities Foundation of Texas, 5500 to put your five dollars in the Apologists for the legal pro- Caruth Haven Lane. All PC Rotarians are plate when you arrive. Thank fession contend that lawyers invited to attend. are as honest as other men, you. but that is not very encour- aging. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ~Ferdinand Lundberg (Continued from page 2) you to remember that every project has a

– and, through our service, to bring people twofold purpose: meeting its practical ob- Justice is just a legal deci- together in peace to help each other. jective and building goodwill and friendship. sion in your favor. All of Rotary’s projects, no matter how If we plan and serve well, we’ll also build ~Ambrose Bierce small, have the potential to build under- lasting bridges to a better future. As Rotari-

standing and bring peace. As we enter ans, we truly believe that peace is possible. What do you throw a World Understanding Month, I ask all of drowning lawyer? His part- ner. ~David Letterman THEY PROFIT MOST WHO LAUGH BEST

An alibi means you can A burglar entered the house of a Quaker Wife: “When we were younger you used to prove you were somewhere and proceeded to rob it. The Quaker heard nibble on my ear.” else when you committed noise and took his shotgun downstairs and Husband: “Excuse me. I’ll be right back.” the crime. found the burglar. He aimed his gun and Wife: “Where are you going?” ~Jimmy Durante said gently, “Friend, I mean thee no harm, Husband: “I’m going to get my teeth.” but thou standest where I am about to Whatever faults they have, shoot.” OLD A GE : When your back goes out more lawyers could be an impor- than you do. tant source of protein Few of us can stand prosperity—especially ~P.J. O’Rourke someone else’s. Most of us know how to say nothing, but few of us know when. NEIGHBORS : The only people who listen to both sides of the argument.

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Program Chair of the Day: Bill Farrell Hal Copeland Mercy Street Transforming West Dallas

ercy Street , grew 20% of those passed the Mercy Street's hope is to out of the desire to TAKS test--now required for raise children from the com- see a small pocket of graduation. The average SAT munity to be the leaders of poverty in Dallas-called West score was 758.) tomorrow. We determined Dallas--transformed by the Mercy Street believes that that the schools needed help gospel. Believing that that true and lasting change is and that the best and only best occurs in the context of brought about by the resi- way to help the schools was relationship, Mercy Street dents of the community. to work directly with the chil- started a mentoring program Sometimes all that is dren and reinforce the par- to address the tragedy hap- needed is an infusion of hope ent's efforts by engaging a pening in the children's lives. from the outside. Following caring Christian adult in the (Highlighting the tragedy is the pattern Christ established life of every child in West Dal- the academic outcomes in the by dwelling among those he las. The mentor is tasked community. ministered to, Mercy Street with being an encourager, The high school graduation seeks to be "incarnational" in friend, and advisor to the rate was alarming. Of 394 its ministry efforts. Therefore, child over the course of many students who entered many of the employees and years. Pinkston High School in the the Executive Director of the fall of 1999, only 85 were in ministry live in the commu- the senior class in 2003. Only nity.

lets for the villagers. It was AROUND OUR ROTARY WORLD clear why Rotary’s work is When Rotarians participate in a Rotary Friendship Ex- so vital.” change , they return with more than souvenirs and laun- Participating in a Friend- dry. They bring back lasting friendships, a global perspec- ship Exchange also is an tive, and a newfound appreciation for Rotary’s work. ideal way to celebrate In July, Carol Metzker of the Rotary Club of West Chester, World Understanding and Pennsylvania, USA, traveled to Ghana on her first Friend- Peace Day on 23 February, ship Exchange. Taking advantage of the exchange’s visitor Rotary’s anniversary. And program, Metzker and her daughter spent a week touring Rotarians now have a new the capital city of Accra with their hosts Kathleen Boohene, resource to help locate an a member of the Rotary Club of Accra-South, and her hus- exchange destination. band. Rotarians Carol Metzker of the United States, and Kathleen Boohene of Among the many sites they visited was a fishing village. Ghana, examine the vines growing on “The poorest of the poor were there repairing wooden fish- a tree at the Aburi Botanical Gardens ing boats and mending fishing nets,” says Metzker. “There during Metzker’s Rotary Friendship was a crude facility and an open sewer that served as toi- Exchange to Ghana. Photo courtesy of Carol Metzker February is World Understanding Month THETHE HUBHUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities LAST WEEK February 22, 2008 - Page 2 Presiding: Linda Tunnell quickly brought the total to seventy-four. PE THE HUB Invocation: Nolan Duck Ley Waggoner presented an honorary Mike Riddle, Editor Pledge/Song leader: Karl von Bieberstein Frank Monroe Fellowship to Dennis Harri- Betty Dawson , Asst. Editor Gainor Davis, Advertising Introductions: Lyndon Taylor son for his work on the RCPC website. Sgt-at-Arms: George Keeling Newsletter of the Charlotte Hudgin introduced Sam Chair of the Day: Bart Noble Rotary Club of Park Cities (Dallas) Speaker: Craig Watkins, Dallas County DA Bohmfalk, the winner of the Four Way Test 7557 Rambler Rd., Suite 700 Speech Contest at Woodrow Wilson H. S. Dallas, Texas 75231 President Linda Tunnell called meeting Sam was awarded a check for $250 for his to order. Nolan Duck asked that we keep winning entry, and he will represent our Bill Hilberth in your prayers. PP Karl Von Rotary Club at the District contest. Bieberstein led us in the Pledge of Alle- Bart Noble introduced today’s speaker, giance and “The Star Spangled Banner.” Dallas County District Attorney Craig Wat- Our guests today included semi-long- kins. He said that the Innocence Project has distance visitors from Grapevine and from gotten a lot of publicity, but it is one of the smallest things being done. He is concerned Cedar Creek. Sgt-at-Arms George Keeling OFFICERS and DIRECTORS reported he had received three nice checks in increasing trust in the system. He be- 2007-2008 for the RCPC Foundation. He also warned lieves that prisons which just punish and do not rehabilitate are greenhouses for grow- Linda Tunnell , President that he might apply his weighty Cell Phone Ley Waggoner , President Elect Control Device to any cell phones he heard. ing criminals. He would like to see non- Phillip Bankhead , Vice President President Linda reported that 69 mem- violent criminals being taught skills to use Courtney Hogan , Treasurer bers had contributed to the Rotary Founda- to be productive citizens when they are re- Leslie Martin , Secretary tion so far this year, and asked for volun- leased. He would also like to change the George Keeling, Sgt.at Arms teers to increase that number. John Egge- laws to eliminate the statute of limitations Cleve Clinton , Club Service. I for crimes which can be proved by DNA Margaret Collins , Club Service II meyer , Susan Rogers , Tom McClellan , Dennis Devenport , Molly Murray , and Ley Waggoner evidence. Community Service I Jim Mills , Community Service II Roger Hogarth , ROTARY’S WIDE WORLD OF BOOKS Vocational Service Larry Heller , Every Rotarian who brings books in the language of International Service a book to the 2008 RI Con- their choice. Organizers also Doug Means , At Large vention in Los Angeles will hope the initiative will set a Doug Gill help boost literacy among record for the world’s largest Immediate Past President Ben Young , Parliamentarian schoolchildren in surround- book drive. A judge from Ruth Alhilali , Historian ing Rotary districts. The Guinness World Records in Laurie Aldredge , global initiative, called Ro- London will be on hand to Club Administrator tary’s Wide World of Books, ing will be provided around verify the results. Office Phone: 214-739-4170 Office Fax: 214-739-2130 aims to collect more than the display so that conven- Since 2000, a number of E-Mail: [email protected] 250,000 books in different tion attendees can read to Southern California clubs languages. local schoolchildren. have participated in Reading The books will be donated “It is symbolic that the by 9, a multiyear campaign to students in grades K-3 mountain of books will be established by the Los Ange- attending public elementary built atop the world map in les Times that helps stu- schools in the seven hosting the atrium’s floor design,” dents in kindergarten Rotary districts, which cover says Ingo Werk, chair of the through third grade read at parts of Southern California initiative and past governor grade level by the age of and Southern Nevada. Stu- of District 5280. “[Among nine. dents in California rank students] in Los Angeles Learn more about the Ro- among the lowest in the Unified School District alone, tary’s Wide World of Books Wilfrid J. Wilkinson nation in reading skills. 97 different languages are at www.rotary2008.com. Get President, Rotary International Trenton, Ontario, Canada The donated books will spoken.” complete convention details

form a “book mountain” in Werk urges every attendee and download the registra- Richard Gilman the atrium of the Los Ange- to join this historic event by tion booklet at www.rotary. Governor, District 5810 les Convention Center. Seat- bringing one or several org . Richardson Central THETHE HUBHUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities UPCOMING PROGRAMS February 22, 2008 - Page 3 February 29 Isaiah Robertson—Ethics in Sports March 14 New Members

March 7 Emile Sahliyeh—Understanding the Middle March 21 No Meeting—Good Friday East

THOUGHTS ON… CCCLUBCLUBLUBLUB A ANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS Community Deadline Grant proposals for the Every Rotarian Every Year: Park Cites Rotary Foundation must Contribute $100 annually to the The strongest bond of hu- be submitted no later than April Rotary Foundation as a sustaining man sympathy outside the 15th. Please contact Ley member. family relation should be Waggoner for additional information one uniting working people Dues are Due! Please give your of all nations, tongues and PCR Foundation The next Foun- check to Courtney Hogan or kindred . dation meeting is scheduled for Laurie. ~Abraham Lincoln May 13th, 3:30 PM at the Commu- Non-Eaters: Please remember nities Foundation of Texas, 5500 to put your five dollars in the I am part of all that I have Caruth Haven Lane. All PC Rotarians are plate when you arrive. Thank met. invited to attend. ~Alfred Tennyson you.

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE Come out of the circle of A group of Japanese Rotarians renew old Experiences like these happen all the time time / And in to the circle of friendships made at an RI Convention with club through Rotary Friendship Exchange, Rotary’s love. members from Australia. Italian Rotarian parents international exchange program for Rotarians ~Rumi of a former Rotary Youth Exchange student and their families. Participants experience other spend time with the family who hosted their son cultures and build friendships by staying in the One of the signs of passing in Thailand. Rotarian pediatricians from Ghana homes of Rotary club members in another coun- you is the birth of sense of travel to Germany to stay with doctors there. try. This program advances international under- fellowship with other human standing and peace through personal contact. beings as we take our place among them. THEY PROFIT MOST WHO LAUGH BEST ~Virginia Woolf A father took his daughter to see her first An explosion in a kitchen sent a husband May we know unity without ballet. After watching the girls dance on and his wife hurtling out the window into a uniformity. their toes all evening, the little girl asked, neighbor’s yard. Later, the neighbor said, “It ~Dwight D. Eisenhower “Why don’t they just get taller dancers?” was the first time this couple went out together since they were married.” Men exist for the sake of Prices have gone up so much nowadays one another. Teach them or that only the rich can afford to act like the DIETING : The victory of mind over platter. bear with them. middle class. ~Marcus Aurelius I go to opera whether I need the sleep or ACCORDIONIST : Someone who plays both not. We cannot live only for our- ends against the middle. selves. ~Herman Melville FOUNDATION FUNDERS PROPOSED NEW MEMBERS

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Program Chair of the Day: Isiah Robertson Blake Frank Ethics in Sports

Fast Facts: siah Robertson News and Time magazine’s successful cellular telephone NFC Rookie of the grew up in New Or- All-American Teams, as well business. In the grips of full- Year leans, Louisiana with as being named on the AP blown drug addiction, Robert- 6 Years All-Pro fanciful dreams of being a and UPI College All-American son lost his 14 homes, his great football player. Teams. family, his business, and al- 6 Time Pro-Bowler Throughout his childhood and In 1971, Isiah was chosen most his life. 5 Time Linebacker teenage years, he exhibited as a first round draft pick for After 3 years of hard work of the Year immense athletic aptitude. the Los Angeles Rams as an and rehabilitation, being de- LA Sports Hall of During his high school he ex- outside linebacker, in which livered and restored from the Fame celled especially in football, he was the 10th player cho- pit of perilous chemical de- SW Conference earned a scholarship to sen overall. During his rookie pendency, Robertson started Hall of Fame Southern University in Baton year at the Rams, Robertson the House of Isaiah, a long- Established the Rouge, Louisiana. achieved the title of All-Pro, term residential recovery pro- House of Isaiah in It was during his collegiate was named the Wheaties gram for men. For over 17 1989, a long-term football career that people Rookie of the Year, the Rams years Isiah Robertson has residential drug and began to take notice of the Rookie of the Year, and the been proclaiming freedom alcohol recovery pro- extraordinary talent Robert- National Football Conference from the chains of addiction gram for men son exuded. He received mul- Rookie of the Year. through the power of spiritual titudes of honors, including Robertson retired from the transformation and learning being named in both Sporting NFL in 1983 and started a how to live again. CLUB SPOTLIGHT Brian Graeme 4. Who are the people 8. What is your favorite 11. How did you first who have influenced thing to do in your spare learn about Rotary? 1. What are you your life the most? time? Awarded a scholarship in most proud of Too many people name Play with my two sons High School in your life: one 9. What is the most em- 12. Where were you and Running a marathon 5. What was your favor- barrassing thing that what were you doing on 2. What is something ite childhood pet? ever happened to you? September 11, 2001? about you that most peo- Our dog, Sake Can’t think of one at the In my office doing re- ple don't know: 6. What is your favorite moment search on a book Earned a 2nd degree Black book or movie? 10. What is your nick- Belt. Adventure Capitalist name? 3. What is your personal 7. What would you like to BG motto: be remembered for? To Always Learn More Living life fully in the areas that matter to me February is World Understanding Month THETHE HUBHUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities LAST WEEK February 29, 2008 - Page 2 Presiding: Linda Tunnell Frank Monroe Fellowship from Larry John- THE HUB Invocation: Jim Evans son . President Linda awarded Blue Badges Mike Riddle, Editor Pledge/Song leader: Doug McNair to Herb Burkman and Larry Johnson . Betty Dawson , Asst. Editor Gainor Davis, Advertising Introductions: Paul Terrell John Chiles introduced new member John Sgt-at-Arms: George Keeling Newsletter of the Robertson , who is the sales executive for Chair of the Day: Hal Copeland Rotary Club of Park Cities (Dallas) Speaker: Bill Farrell, Mercy Street a new long-term care residence and who is 7557 Rambler Rd., Suite 700 the grandson of two Past Presidents of the Dallas, Texas 75231 President Linda Tunnell called meeting Wichita Falls RC. to order. Jim Evans told us that Matt Hal Copeland introduced today’s speaker Slay ’s mother-in-law and Nolan Duck ’s Bill Farrell. After retiring from the insurance mother had passed away, and he asked industry, Bill now works full time at Mercy that we keep these families in your prayers. Street in West Dallas. He said he believes Doug McNair led the Pledge of Allegiance the two worst things are poverty and afflu- and “The Star Spangled Banner,” this week ence because they can destroy the soul. He feels there is a huge waste of potential in with a difference. Today in the New York OFFICERS and DIRECTORS Times, there was a full-page story on Ro- West Dallas because about seventy-five 2007-2008 tary and its accomplishments. Our guests percent of the children drop out of school; they cannot get a job and may end up in Linda Tunnell , President today included the teacher-sponsor and the Ley Waggoner , President Elect elected President and Vice President of the jail, so the cycle of poverty continues. Phillip Bankhead , Vice President Interact Club at Hillcrest H.S. Asst. DG Fred Mercy Street currently has 450 mentors Courtney Hogan , Treasurer Silver brought the Governor’s Banner hon- who work with individual children starting in Leslie Martin , Secretary oring RCPC’s contributing 414 units of blood fourth grade and who continue the relation- George Keeling, Sgt.at Arms so far this year. Sgt-at-Arms George Keel- ship through high school. They have organ- Cleve Clinton , Club Service. I ized little league baseball and will be form- Margaret Collins , Club Service II ing reported he had received three nice Dennis Devenport , checks for the RCPC Foundation, including a ing a soccer league. Community Service I Jim Mills , Community Service II Roger Hogarth , ROTARIANS WORLDWIDE CELEBRATE Vocational Service Larry Heller , On 23 February 1905, Chi- dren in the 25 Barangay ele- International Service cago attorney Paul Harris mentary schools in Mey- Doug Means , At Large started the Rotary Club of cauayan City, according to Doug Gill Chicago, the beginning of Armando B. San Diego, dis- Immediate Past President Ben Young , Parliamentarian the world's first service-club trict Rotary Foundation com- Ruth Alhilali , Historian organization, Rotary Inter- mittee chair. Laurie Aldredge , national. Today, in more Each school received a gas Club Administrator than 200 countries and geo- stove, cooking utensils, and Office Phone: 214-739-4170 Office Fax: 214-739-2130 graphical areas, more than other members of the family weighing scale. The Philip- E-Mail: [email protected] 1.2 million men and women of Rotary took part in a pine Nutri-Foods Corporation in nearly 33,000 Rotary peace march in Kolkata, ac- is supplying the nutrition- clubs carry out the ideal of cording to Shyamashree rich foods. Service Above Self. Sen, past president of the Medical and dental mis- Since RI’s beginning, Ro- Rotary Club of Calcutta sions also will be started in tarians everywhere have Metro City. In the evening, the area. celebrated Rotary’s anniver- they discussed the topic “Is United States: In Ten- sary on 23 February, also Peace Possible Today?” nessee, the Rotary Club of known as World Under- Philippines: The Rotary Oak Ridge-Breakfast, along standing and Peace Day. Club of Meycauayan Uptown with the Rotary Club of Oak Here’s a sampling of how launched a short-term hun- Ridge, used Humanity in Wilfrid J. Wilkinson clubs and districts observed ger initiative for local school- Motion materials to help President, Rotary International Trenton, Ontario, Canada the day this year. children. The program, car- produce a 24-page, full-color

India: In District 3290, ried out daily for the next special section that ran 20 Richard Gilman about 500 Rotarians, Rota- three to four months, will February 2008 in the local Governor, District 5810 ractors, Interactors, and feed 380 malnourished chil- (Continued on page 3) Richardson Central THETHE HUBHUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities UPCOMING PROGRAMS February 29, 2008 - Page 3 March 7 Emile Sahliyeh—Understanding the Mid- March 21 No Meeting—Good Friday dle East March 14 New Members March 28 TBA

THOUGHTS ON… CCCLUBCLUBLUBLUB A ANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS Character Deadline Grant proposals for the Every Rotarian Every Year: Park Cites Rotary Foundation must Contribute $100 annually to the Character, in the long run, is be submitted no later than April Rotary Foundation as a sustaining the decisive factor in the life 15th. Please contact Ley member. of an individual and of na- Waggoner for additional information District 5810 Assembly April 19th, tions alike . Sachse High School, 8 AM to 12 PM. ~Theodore Roosevelt PCR Foundation The next Foun- dation meeting is scheduled for Radio Talent Our own Jess Johnson has a Character, not circumstance, May 13th, 3:30 PM at the Commu- radio show called SitRep on KVTT 91.7 Sat- make the person. nities Foundation of Texas, 5500 urday mornings from 10-11 AM. You can ~Booker T. Washington Caruth Haven Lane. All PC Rotarians are also listen on the internet by going to Si- invited to attend. tRepRadio.com and click on the link. If you don’t have enemies, you don’t have character. ~Paul Newman ROTARY CELEBRATES

(Continued from page 2) and meals for author and artist Andrew Many a man’s reputation newspaper highlighting the work of Shoup, who gave two days of presen- would not know his charac- the city’s Rotary clubs. “It’s both a tations at a local elementary school ter if they met on the street. fundraiser and a great PR vehicle,” and public library. Shoup wrote and ~Elbert Hubbard said Oak Ridge-Breakfast club presi- illustrated Andy and Elmer’s Apple

dent Karen Bridgeman. Dumpling Adventure , a children’s Fame is a vapor, popularity In addition, the club paid for lodging book on The Four-Way Test . an accident, riches take wing, and only character endures. THEY PROFIT MOST WHO LAUGH BEST ~Horace Greeley A man and his little girl were on an over- My children are at the perfect age: too old Character is much is easier crowded elevator. Suddenly, a lady in front to cry at night and too young to ask to bor- kept than recovered. turned around, slapped the man, and left in row the car. ~Thomas Paine huff when the doors opened. The little girl remarked, “I didn’t like her either, Daddy. MARRIAGE : Nature’s way of keeping people You can easily judge the She stepped on my toe, so I pinched her.” from fighting with strangers. character of a man by how he treats those who can do GIRL : Do you really love me, or do you just There is one thing Democrats and Republi- nothing for him. think you do? cans share in common—our money. ~Goethe BOY : I really love you. I haven’t done any thinking yet. PUN : A form of punishment.

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Our Funders for Next Week are We gratefully acknowledge Michael Darnell JonathanAstro-Graphics Newton , Banking Michael Darnell 2.26 Roger Keane 3.3 Proposed by Mark Kashar, Gainor Davis for the partial funding of the Margaret Collins 2.27 Bill Neathery 3.5 2nd Publication Betty Dawson weekly printing of THE HUB Richard Bobowski 3.1 Ruby Richardson 3.5

Helmuth Delius Chris Clausen 3.1 Jess Johnson 3.6

Program Chair of the Day: Isiah Robertson Blake Frank Ethics in Sports

FOUNDATION FUNDERS PROPOSED NEW MEMBERS

Helmuth Delius Chris Clausen 3.1 Jess Johnson 3.6