East Palestine Rotary News

June 20, 2005

"Service is the rent we pay for being.  It is the very purpose of life, and
not something you do in your spare time."

 

  • FUTURE PROGRAMS: (click here for complete list)
    June 27, 2005 Installation of Officers

  • Guests: None

  • Drawing: Laura won this week

  • Happy/Sad Bucks: Sondra was happy because she survived the water assistant safety course; Dave was happy because he now has an external hard drive but wish he had it sooner as his computer was fried; Roger was happy because he son graduated from college

  • The Toys For Tots Car Show will be held on August 20th.  We have been approved to have our trailer at this event.

  • Lisa advised that former member Jane Zellem was in the hospital.  Jane had fallen and had to have hip surgery but is doing well.

  • Vicki is on the West Coast Bus Trip with the exchange students.  If you would like to read her travel blog click here.

   

Chaney Nezbeth was our speaker.  She is the Chairman of the Alumni Reunion Committee and the reunion will be held this year from July 1 through July 4, 2005.  They now have an address list for the alumni and if you need a copy for your class contact Barb Kliner.  They have had numerous fundraisers and functions in the past:  a lottery, annual dinner at Heid Hall, sock hops, dance at fire department, golf outing.  They mail out over 5,000 invitations to alumni.  At the Alumni Dinner they give out door prizes and pay for the drinks and the cost to the public is $15.00.  They have competitive runs and bed races over the Fourth of July.  They sell t-shirts for $5.00.  This is open to everyone including alumni and their friends.  She said that she hopes we will attend and if we want to volunteer to help that would be appreciated.  Volunteers sit at the Community Center and register people and keep addresses up to date.

Joke of the Week

Fathers then & now

In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success.

Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the vacation home.
In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived.

Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera.
In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business.

Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from college long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR.
In 1900, fathers pined for old country Romania, Italy, or Russia.

Today, fathers pine for old country Hank Williams.
In 1900, a father smoked a pipe.

If he tries that today, he gets sent outside after a lecture on lip cancer.
In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the supper table.

Today, a father comes home to a note: "Jimmy's at baseball, Cindy's at gymnastics, I'm at adult-Ed, Pizza in fridge."
In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing in a stream.

Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their sons' ears and shout, "WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE.."
In 1900, a father gave a pencil box for Christmas, and the kid was all smiles.

Today, a father spends $800 at Toys 'R' Us, and the kid screams: "I wanted Sega!"
In 1900, a Father's Day gift would be a hand tool.

Today, he'll get a digital organizer.
In 1900, a happy meal was when Father shared funny stories around the table.

Today, a happy meal is what Dad buys at McDonald's.
In 1900, a father was involved if he spanked the kid now and then.

Today, a father's involved only if he coaches Little League and organizes Boy Scouts and car pools.
In 1900, when fathers entered the room, children often rose to attention.

Today, kids glance up and grunt, "Dad, you're invading my space."
In 1900, fathers pined for the old school, which meant a one-room, red-brick building.

Today, fathers pine for the old school, which means Dr J and Mickey Mantle.
In 1900, fathers were never truly appreciated.

In 2005, fathers are never truly appreciated.

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