Meeting Notes

After a beautiful piano prelude by Joan Knoertzer, President John opened the luncheon meeting with a whack of the Rotary Bell. All stood to sing “God Bless America,” and a spirited one it was. Laura Thomas came to the podium for the Inspiration. “I thought I’d read a poem by Shel Silverstein for all you […]

President John rang the Rotary bell, and the assembly rose to sing “My Country, Tis of Thee.” Richard Carlisle delivered a fascinating Inspiration about former U.S. presidents as fathers: “I can recommend Joshua Kendall’s book, First Dads. It’s not about presidential indiscretions, about which we have heard a lot, but about presidents as First Fathers.” […]

On Wednesday, Feb. 21, our club welcomed the latest group of Junior Rotarians from Greenhills: Liz Shoenfeld, who intends to get a degree in public health, Richard Shi, who will be pursuing a career in engineering, and Jacob Berger, who plans to follow his dream to become an opera performer.

The luncheon meeting opened with a gentle ringing of the Rotary bell by President John. A lusty “Star-Spangled Banner” followed, after which Amy Goodman came forward to deliver the Inspiration. “Happy Valentine’s Day,” Amy began. “This is the day when one billion dollars’ worth of chocolate is sold world-wide; a billion Valentine’s cards are sent […]

President John rang the Rotary bell, opening our meeting, and motioned to Paul Smith for the Inspiration. Paul came to the podium and immediately declared, “I detest politics.” However, after lamenting most of the presidents “in my lifetime,” he expanded on the legacy of one “I have recently come to admire. His real name was […]

Following a beautiful piano prelude, President John cut short a myriad of pleasant table conversations with a smack of the Rotary bell. A crowded Anderson Room rose in unison to sing “God Bless America,” hands firmly over hearts. John then stepped aside as Ian Bund came to the podium to deliver the Inspiration. “Thank you, […]

Joanie Knoertzer graced Rotarians and guests alike with another beautiful piano prelude. Next came the ringing of the bell, with everybody standing to join President John in singing a fervent “God Bless America.” Rosemarie Rowney then came to the podium and delivered one of the best ever Inspirations. “My Inspiration, appropriately enough, is about children,” […]

President John rang the Rotary bell, and the crowded Anderson Room rose at once to belt out “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Then Joanne Pierson bounded to the podium to deliver a fabulous Inspiration. “Please be seated, Rotarians,” she began. For some reason a tradition has arisen at our meetings whereby Rotarians react to the way the […]

The Junior Rotarians from Gabriel Richard High School finally got their chance to join us on Wednesday, January 10. From L to R, they are: Claire McNally, who is planning to study biology and become a research biologist. Andrew Putlock, who has been accepted into both the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Naval […]

The Union Ballroom was resplendent. After being greeted warmly by John Hammond and Amy Goodman (only to have one’s hand shaken a dozen more times before crossing the threshold) your reporter was stunned to immobility by the Ballroom’s full illuminated glory. Yes, it was a rare sunny day, and the multitude of members and guests […]