Meeting Photos from 4.28.09

Here is a random sampling of club meeting photos from 4.28.09. The program of the day was a CLUB ASSEMBLY as President Gene (with beanie cap on top) presented a recap of club functions and activities of the year while various officers and program leaders highlighted goals and accomplishments. The message of the day, if you are not involved and participating at least some of the time, then you are missing the ROTARY experience.

Here, too, are a few scenes of the small band that showed up on the Glendora trails for clean up duties on April 25. According to reports, the bear managed to show up but the club membership barely showed an interest, so the message of the day: "Come out and help next time!"




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An Inspirational Invocation for 4.28.09

Last week at Glendora Rotary, Pat Janes read this inspirational prayer for the club invocation. Some have asked for a copy, so ...

A Little Boy's Explanation of God -- Fabulous!!! - Out of the mouths of the Babes-- I certainly don't think an adult could explain this more beautifully!


It was written by an 8-year-old named Danny Dutton, who lives in Chula Vista , CA He wrote it for his third grade homework assignment, to 'explain God.' I wonder if any of us could have done as well. [and he had such an assignment, in California ,and someone published it, I guess miracles do happen!]


EXPLANATION OF GOD

'One of God's main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die, so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn't make grownups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way he doesn't have to take up his valuable time teaching them to talk and walk. He can just leave that to mothers and fathers.'


'God's second most important job is listening to prayers. An awful lot of this goes on, since some people, like preachers and things, pray at times beside bedtime.. God doesn't have time to listen to the radio or TV because of this. Because he hears everything, there must be a terrible lot of noise in his ears, unless he has thought of a way to turn it off..'

'God sees everything and hears everything and is everywhere which keeps Him pretty busy. So you shouldn't go wasting his time by going over your mom and dad's head asking for something they said you couldn't have.'

'Atheists are people who don't believe in God. I don't think there are any in Chula Vista . At least there aren't any who come to our church.'

'Jesus is God's Son. He used to do all the hard work, like walking on water and performing miracles and trying to teach the people who didn't want to learn about God.. They finally got tired of him preaching to them and they crucified him But he was good and kind, like his father, and he told his father that they didn't know what they were doing and to forgive them and God said O.K.'


'His dad (God) appreciated everything that he had done and all his hard work on earth so he told him he didn't have to go out on the road anymore. He could stay in heaven. So he did. And now he helps his dad out by listening to prayers and seeing things which are important for God to take care of and which ones he can take care of himself without having to bother God. Like a secretary, only more important.'

'You can pray anytime you want and they are sure to help you because they got it worked out so one of them is on duty all the time.'

'You should always go to church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there's anybody you want to make happy, it's God!


Don't skip church to do something you think will be more fun like going to the beach. This is wrong. And besides the sun doesn't come out at the beach until noon anyway.'


'If you don't believe in God, besides being an atheist, you will be very lonely,because your parents can't go everywhere with you, like to camp, but God can. It is good to know He's around you when you're scared, in the dark or when you can't swim and you get thrown into real deep water by big kids.'


'But...you shouldn't just always think of what God can do for you. I figure God put me here and he can take me back anytime he pleases.

And...That's why I believe in God.'

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Visit the 'Sea World' of Jonathan Blake 5.5.09

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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

A video story by Jonathan Blake

Serious nature photographer and videographer Jonathan Blake, a Glendora Rotarian, will treat the club again to the visual captures that he snared on his recent visit to Maldives. He won 3rd place in an international video contest in March for this clip of the encounter with an 18 ft Manta Ray. It's 3 MGs and it is available to be viewed here and at our club meeting on May 5:

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Where is Maldives? Click here for MAP.

Reflections by Keith Van Vliet

This one was penned by a popular Irish author, who became famous because his brother became famous first. His name is Malachy McCourt, and he wrote:

"Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die."

A ROTARY MOMENT

The most important aspect of RI is that it does not stand still. Innovation is always present. In 1994, RI began an experiment of training district leaders from within each district, with a three year trial project in 12 districts in 14 countries. After analyzing the results, RI created a new district structure using assistant DGs to train them for possible future service. Our own Gordy Norman is now serving in one of those positions for District 5300.

In Memory of
Julius (Jay) Winston Watkins
(March 6, 1923 - April 17, 2009)

I feel a great personal loss with the passing of my friend Jay. We traded weekly observations and opinions over breakfast for many years, and though our positions differed on some subjects, I felt a closeness to his nature that is hard to describe. Some found him gruff, but underneath that gruffness I discovered a humanity that was broad and inclusive. He had accumulated knowledge from his many travels around the world and I profited from his insights, which he freely shared with me.

During his extended illness I came to realize how much I missed him. When I visited his sick bed a few days before his passing it was the Jay of old times I saw, and I fully expected him to rally and return for some extended period of continued struggle with his many ailments. Thus, his passing was in a sense a release from the indignities of aging, which plagued him sorely. Now that his spirit is freed from his sufferinging body it is liberated to soar into those realms to which our earthly imagination is forever barred. Whatever realm that may be I imagine will be henceforth forever changed by receiving the unique nature of Jay's presence.

Julius (Jay) Winston Watkins, Glendora resident since 1974, died peacefully, after a long and fruitful life, at home with his family on April 17, 2009. Born to Julius Charles and Bettye Louise Watkins on March 6, 1923 in Vickery, Texas, he was always known as “Jay” to his family and friends, but was Winston to his mother. Jay proudly served from 1942 to 1946 in the United States Marine Corps in the South Pacific Theater during World War II, and was honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant. Always a Marine, he never did anything that would dishonor the Corps.

He began college at Howard Payne College before the war and completed his education at Southern Methodist University in 1948 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Jay was always a man of business and many in his extended family looked to him for advice in their business affairs. His first job after college was with a CPA firm in Dallas and he later moved to a Big 8 accounting firm in Billings, Montana. While working on the Husky Oil account he met the love of his life, Becky (nee Taggart). After proposing to her on the dance floor, they married on September 26, 1953 in Cody, Wyoming. He went on to work with the Northern Pacific Railroad in Billings; was General Manager of WMK Transit Mix in Las Vegas, NV; President of Tri-City Concrete in Redlands, CA, and Executive Vice-President of Livingston-Graham in Irwindale, CA.

Blessed with seven children, he assumed a full role in raising them and assured they knew right from wrong. The numbers could be somewhat daunting whether simultaneously bathing four children in the bathtub or buying enough milk to become the largest private customer of a local dairy. With a surprising level of equanimity, regardless how his children provoked him, he handled all the ups and downs. Centered on family, the Watkins children always knew his love, concern, support and that he was very proud of them.

Jay was a true Rotarian, not just a member. He first joined the Rotary Club of Redlands; he founded and chartered the Rotary Club of Irwindale serving as its president; and was a long time member of the Rotary Club of Glendora. A Paul Harris Fellow, he was always a supporter of the Rotary Foundation He also served his community through the Boy Scouts, PTA, the South Coast Water Quality Board, and local Chambers of Commerce.

Jay is survived by his wife Becky and their children: Sherman (Nancy) Watkins, Wynne (John) Manning, Barbara (Charles) McKay, CO; Nancy (Mark) Walker, Peter (Dana) Watkins, Susan (Doug) Van Cleave, and Michael (Kelly) Watkins; sisters, Marilyn Bradley and Karen (Whit) Coats; 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held on Wednesday, April 22, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 120 N. Oakbank Dr. Contributions preferred to the Rotary Foundation, c/o Glendora Rotary Club, PO Box 776, Glendora, CA 91741.

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Wheel Edition for 4.21.09 Posted

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This is the final edition of this term to be edited by Pat James. The entire club is indebted to The WHEEL Team (Karen Babineau, Pat Janes, Keith Van Vliet, and photographer Bob Lohrs) for the marvelous job they have done. All of them deserve our sincere appreciation!

RI Weekly Update - April 24, 2009

Weekly Update Rotary International April 24, 2009 Feature Holocaust survivor says joining Rotary best decision of his life Holocaust survivor Sam Harris, a member of the Rotary Club of Northbrook, Illinois, USA, says joining Rotary was the best decision of his life. He is president of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center which opened 19 April. News Articles Speakers laud Rotarian's involvement at opening of Holocaust museum Former U.S. President Bill Clinton: We must stand up against evil. Historic Moments -- Paul Harris's birthday A look back at the life and times of Rotary's founder Magic of Rotary shines through in Colombia Motorcyclist injured in accident finds plenty of help from Popayán Rotarians Rotaractors plant 1,000 trees in Swaziland Rotarians, Rotaractors take environment seriously as Earth Day approaches Rotary Fellowships pitch in for polio eradication Marathon runners, wine aficionados, and quilters do their part for Rotary's challenge Deaf artist polishes skills at Gallaudet District 7620 scholarship recipient hopes to return to Nigeria to open art school RI system upgrades to take place in May Member Access temporarily unavailable for updates 21-25 May A Century of Service is now available in paperback The book is available at shop.rotary.org in English, Japanese, and Spanish for US$15. Resource guide A Century of Service Links Get the newest RVM Get Interactive Rotarians find creative ways to combat hunger. Social Networks RI on Facebook RI on LinkedIn RI on Twitter RI on YouTube

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If you BLOG IT, They Will Come

Recent VISITORS to this Glendora Rotary site have traveled from some distant and not-so distant locations, including Baia Mare, Maramures; Cape Town, South Africa; Australia; Singapore; Barcelona, Cataluna; Stellenbosch, Western Cape; Madras, Tamil Nadu; Auckland, New Zealand, plus these notable USA locations: Kirksville, Missouri; Salt Lake City, Utah; Springfield, Virginia; Chico, California; Silver Spring, Maryland; Tulsa, Oklahoma;and Harrison, New York. Located at our site is a tracker for visitor origins.
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April 12: First Polio Vaccine Introduced

Though there is still no cure for Polio, on April 12, 1955, Dr. Jonas Salk announced he found a vaccine that could prevent children from contracting it. Although the Polio epidemic was not exceedingly large, there was so much fear surrounding the virus that whoever cured it was destined to become a national hero. Salk began studying viruses when he was in medical school. As head of the virus research lab at the University of Pittsburgh in 1947, he was able to examine and sort the 125 strains of the Polio Virus into three categories. Less than a decade later, he would announce his discovery of a vaccine. | @ltaLINK
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A Special Guest Speaker Visits The Rotary Club Of Pomona

Dr. Arthur Jones, A Fulbright Scholar, will address The Rotary Club of Pomona, Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in the Ballroom of the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel, 601 McKinley Avenue, Pomona, California. Luncheon begins at Noon. Guest Tickets are $20.00

A limited number of seats are available. You must RSVP for reserve seating prior to April 10, 2009. Luncheon will be served before the presentation. Door will close at 12:45 PM Reserve seats early! pomonarotary@gmail.com Arrive Early!

Dr. Jones was the recipient of a Rotary Fellowship in 1963-64, representing the Northern District of West Virginia. He studied in Bonn, Germany, and visited Rotary clubs throughout Germany, Switzerland, Sweden and The Netherlands. After his return to the USA he completed his law degree, then returned to Germany under a Fulbright Scholarship (1967-69), and completed his doctoral dissertation at Munich, Germany, after which he and his wife taught, published and consulted in many countries, in the fields of International Human Rights and Social Policy.

Since that time he continued speaking to Rotary throughout Europe, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, and the U.K. He is multilingual, speaking and writing fluent German, French, Italian, Dutch, Swedish and, of course, English, and can give presentations in several more languages.

An article about Dr. Jones was published in REconnections magazine in late 2002.

In 2006, He was a visiting “diplomat” in Bulgaria with Dr. Martin Gramatikov’s team, espousing and teaching the principles of Community Policing. They published a book which he co-authored, entitled Politsia v Blizhost do Obshtestvoto (Police in Partnership with the Community). The book is now in use as a manual by the Bulgarian National Police.

He is presently using Rotary experience to network with police departments and social institutions in Europe to research and develop the most effective programs for successfully reintegrating jail and prison inmates after their release. As you are aware, Los Angeles County needs more such projects, and European progress in this field makes their collaboration especially fruitful and promising. Dr. Jones is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the LASD Inmate Welfare Commission.

He has just completed a book of historical fiction, entitled The Goths: Children of the Flood, which tells in prose, poetry and discourse the 700-year history of the Gothic peoples and their Diaspora from Sweden some 2,000 years ago and throughout Europe. It will appear shortly as an iUniverse publication.
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Africa: Gates Foundation Awards Additional U.S. $255 Million to Combat Polio

To support the global campaign against poliomyelitis (polio) -- a contagious virus that paralyzes and sometimes kills young children -- the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded two challenge grants (the most recent in January for $255 million) to the service organization Rotary International. Together, the two grants total $355 million and must be matched by new donations of $200 million over the next three years. | Glendora Rotary WHEEL 4.7.09

United States leads nations in support for ending polio

For more than 20 years, the United States has been the leading public-sector supporter of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, contributing more than $1.6 billion -- about a quarter of all funding. | A major component of the country’s support is the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), including more than $1.01 million in funding for the agency in 2009. Along with the World Health Organization, Rotary International, and UNICEF, the CDC is one of the spearheading partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, providing support such as ... | @LTALINK | GLENDORA ROTARY WHEEL 3.31.09