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With you, we can accomplish even more
September 2014 Newsletter
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dear Rotarians,
September is New Generations month in Rotary.
Randolph Rotary is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Rotarians. We support local youth through our Interact clubs, Youth Exchange, and the Rotary Youth Leadership Program. We also advocate childhood literacy as we take dictionaries to 5th graders and donate books to the Randolph County Partnership for Children. Investing in our youth brings one of the greatest rewards we can experience as Rotarians.
As we support the youth in our community, we are shaping future leaders and ensuring our club’s future.
Yours in Rotary Service, Diane Winnemuller
Randolph
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Upcoming Programs
and Events
• September 10th, Mayor David Smith will discuss the state of the city of Asheboro
• September 13th, District Training Seminar at AVS
• September 17th, meet Dr. Terry Worrell, Asheboro Superintendent of Asheboro City District Membership Chair Cindi Hewitt will discuss Membership, Retention, and Engagement
• September 24th, Judge Jerry Hill will discuss “Legislative Impacts on the NC Court System”
• September 27th, Big Sweep at Lake Lucas
In the March issue of The Rotarian, Diana Schoenberg wrote about a grassroots effort to establish neighborhood lending libraries. The editors of Reader’s Digest ranked the libraries as No. 11 on the list of the “50 Surprising Reasons We Love America.”
The lending libraries beat out Bill Gates at No. 25 and Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi at No. 50. Today, there are more than 16,000 lending libraries in 55 countries. The Little Free Library phenomenon was started by Rotarian Todd Bol.
Randolph Rotary continues to build libraries in our community one book at time. Each week, we donate a book to Randolph County Partnership for Children. We also put dictionaries into the hands of third graders each year.
One of our goals for the upcoming year is to reach more children in Randolph County through our literacy efforts. With that idea in mind, we would like to provide 5th graders a book entitled Your Greatest Power. This book has inspired many people to consider their power of choice. If we can inspire rising middle school students to explore their options, we will create a legacy in our community and hopefully a book that children and parents alike will want to share.
To learn more about little lending libraries, visit www.littlefreelibrary.org. Share your thoughts with fellow members next Wednesday.
Tom Clynes recently shared with The Rotarian magazine the story of Kenneth Wilson, a fourth-generation Rotarian, and his son Taylor. At age eight, Taylor dreamed of becoming an astronaut, but he didn’t just want to ride in a rocket – he wanted to build one, too. He set up a chemistry lab in their garage and began designing his rockets and making his own fuel. By age 14, Taylor was the youngest individual to achieve nuclear fusion.
Instead of forbidding Taylor’s unusual and dangerous hobby, Wilson looked for people who could guide his son and check on his safety practices as Taylor’s collection of radioactive materials grew. “When I needed something for my experiments, or needed to know who we could call for access or expertise, it seems my dad would always have Rotary connections to help,” Taylor explained. He and his younger brother loved going to meetings and events at the Rotary Club of Nashville with their father. “Rotary was a big part of our family,” Taylor says. “What I remember most is that there were always a lot of interesting
people. And they were always interested in what I was doing too. No one was dismissive of kids. They were all happy to see us.”
Through the years, Rotary has been an amazing support system for Wilson as he has raised his son, from providing mentors to helping Taylor become a confident, polished public speaker. Taylor, who already has given three TED talks,
got his start presenting as a preteen, when the Nashville club invited him to give an address on radioactivity. As the project progressed, Taylor again talked to the Rotary club, this time about his reactor and nuclear fusion. Over the next four years, Taylor took home more than $100,000 in prizes and over a dozen Intel science fair awards, including an Intel Foundation award for his fusion-based applications for medical isotopes and systems to detect nuclear materials in shipping containers. Taylor’s TED Talks have been viewed millions of times.
In 2012, he accepted a $100,000 Thiel Fellowship, awarded to 20 people under age 20, to help them pursue their innovative ideas. Taylor’s goal is to produce and market his nuclear reactor along with other inventions. Taylor envisions a tabletop system that will save lives through early diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Now that Taylor is 20, his approach to science is changing, Wilson says. He has begun mentoring younger students and volunteering, often to further the cause of science education. “Volunteering has always been a big part of our family’s life, and Rotary has instilled in Taylor a commitment to helping people,” Wilson reflects.
NEXT GENERATION OF ROTARIANS
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
MARK ALLRED
Mark is sponsored by Ralph Hardison. He is a registered representative with special expertise in Medicare supplements insurance at New York Life Insurance Company. Mark graduated from Asheboro High School and Wingate College. He lives in Asheboro with his wife, Kathy, and their three children, Bradley, Thomas, and Page.
Mark is a member of Central United Methodist Church. He is a member of Midstate Officiating Umpire and the Triad Basketball Officiating Association. Mark referees basketball for junior varsity and middle school. He also enjoys playing golf. One little known fact about Mark is that he had the lead role in a play for RSVP Community Theater in 2011.
SANDLER POLIOPLUS SEMINAR The 5th annual Sandler Training "Growing Your Business-Enriching Your Life" Seminar for PolioPlus is scheduled for Monday, October 20th, at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. A new session on "Using Rotary to Grow Your Business" will provide networking tools. Bring friends and business associates from our local business community to the event.
Attendees will learn more about our signature project "End Polio Now". The world-class sales and management training is valued at more than $3000. The money that is contributed through registration will be tripled because the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation matches all funds raised by Rotary by a factor of three for up to 35 million dollars each year. You can register online by going to the District 7690 website and clicking on the Sandler Training icon or the "End Polio Now "icon.
The week of October 20th is very important in the life of District 7690 and Rotary International. The Sandler Training Seminar for PolioPlus is October 20th and the 24th is World Polio Day.
Investment
8/2 – 9/9 - $299
9/10 – 10/10 - $349
*All proceeds go to Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio*
To Register: Visit www.training.sandler.com and click the ‘Sandler Training Polio Fundraiser’ link.
The 8th annual Ray Taylor District Golf Tournament will be held on October 2nd at Sedgefield, home of the PGA Tour's Wyndham Championship. Course conditions promise to be at least as good in October as they were for the professionals last month. Field size is limited, so sign up now!
Shotgun start begins at 12:30pm.
$100 per person
For online registration visit: tinyurl.com/D7690Golf2014 Deadline for Entries: September 25th
ROTARIANS AT HEART
UPCOMING EVENTS
2014 District Training Seminar - September 13th in Asheboro at AVS
Registration : 8:00am
Program: 8:30am – 12:00 noon
Theme - Light Up Rotary!
Overview of District Goals
Sandler Polio Event
Rotary Leadership Institute District Conference
Breakout Session – Membership, Rotary Foundation, or Social Media
Alternate Location: September 18 – The Ramada Inn / Village Inn in Clemmons 12:30 – 4:30pm
Big Sweep 2014 September 27th at Lake Lucas
10:00am – 12:00 noon
We will clean up trash debris from storms, etc. to make sure the area is clean and nice for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to wear long pants and shoes that can get dirty. Gloves and vests will be provided.
CLUB MEETING INFORMATION
Meetings: Wednesdays, 12 Noon
AVS – 2045 N. Fayetteville St Miss a meeting?
Asheboro: Tuesdays, 12 Noon Pinewood Country Club
Midstate: Wednesdays, 7 am 105 Worth Event Center, 105 Worth Street
Online: www.RotaryeClubone.org Worldwide Club Locator: www.Rotary.org Notify Secretary Sam Varner and Lydia Shiver of make-ups by the 10th of the next month. Remember club events count for make-ups, including the Drawdown, committee/board meetings, etc. It is your responsibility to inform the Secretary of your attendance.
FOUNDATION BANQUET SAVE THE DATE - NOVEMBER 6
Rotary International President Nominee, John Germ, is the featured speaker for the annual Rotary District 7690 Foundation Banquet on November 6, 2014. Due to the anticipated attendance, the event will be held at the Koury Convention Center.
There will be a reception from 6:00 to 7:00pm so that all may meet and greet the honored guest. Dinner will follow from 7:00 to 9:00pm.
If our club has 15% of members attend the event, we will meet this year’s Gold Club criterion. Given the outstanding speaker and the celebration that will take place that evening, it should be a wonderful opportunity for fun and fellowship.
Reservations open this month. Let’s welcome the RI President Nominee in great District 7690 fashion!
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IMPORTANT DATES
2014-15 Randolph Rotary Leadership
President: Diane Winnemuller [email protected]
Vice President: Lisa Huffman, [email protected] President-Elect: Warren Coble
[email protected] Secretary: Sam Varner
[email protected] Executive Secretary: Lydia Shiver
[email protected] Treasurer: Adam Hargett
[email protected] Sergeant-at-Arms: Ginger Tysinger
[email protected] Board of Directors: Charles Allen, Sandra Allen, Leslie Green, Drew Maerz, Amy Perkins,
Ken Prochnau RI President: Gary C.K. Huang District Governor: Patrick Eakes (Cresent) Assistant Governor: Jaci Betts (Area 8)
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Wedding Anniversaries Tom and Sandy Pugh, Sept 1 Hal and Helen Powell, Sept 13 Lydia and Wayne Shiver, Sept 19 Birthdays Hal Powell, Sept 1 Steve Rumbley, Sept 1 Chris Yow, Sept 15 Allen McNeill, Sept 28
Member Anniversaries Charles Allen, Sept 1 (21 years) David Jarrell, Sept 1 (10 years) Charlie Swiers, Sept 1 (30 years) David Cross, Sept 4 (12 years) Ginger Tysinger, Sept 7 (3 years) Diane Winnemuller, Sept 8 (4 years) Drew Maerz, Sept 26 (2 years) Warren Coble, Sept 28 (3 years) Sarah Delk, Sept 30 (16 years) Sandra Allen, Sept 30 (16 years) Hal Powell, Sept 1 Steve Rumbley, Sept 1 Chris Yow, Sept 15 Allen McNeill, Sept 28