Prayer:
(Psalm 94: 4,6)
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised. Honor and Majesty are before him.
With the ancient Psalmist, O God, we echo the praises given throughout the centuries by all who have recognized your greatness. As Rotarians, we recognize and readily acknowledge that our chief purpose of serving others has a divine origin, a mandate to all men and women of faith.
We tender our thanks for the gifts of food and fellowship which we enjoy and for the mutual support we experience. Let our table conversations be uplifting, our concerns for others genuine, and the time spent together productive and rewarding. Amen.
Club Announcements
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthdays
Erin Rutherford Oct. 31
Don Roberts Nov. 03
Larry Anderson Oct. 30
Anniversaries
Billy & Frances Walton Nov. 03
Justin & Frances Croft Nov. 05
Jim & Eula Stanley Nov. 06
Membership Anniversaries
Julian Carroll 45 years, Nov. 01
Sean Culhane 16 years, Nov. 01
Tommy James 36 years, Nov. 01
Henry Larose 16 years, Nov. 01
Judy Lyons 22 years, Nov. 01
Ralph McDaniel 46 years, Nov. 01
Patrick Smith 25 years, Nov. 01
Ben Walton 27 years, Nov. 01
Billy Walton 46 years, Nov.01
Sara White 8 years, Nov. 03
Rotary Foundation Thought. This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is the November message from RI's 2017-2018 president Ian Riseley.
"In many ways, The Rotary Foundation is an invisible presence in our clubs. Most of what we do in our clubs and our districts, on a weekly basis, we do without the active involvement of the Foundation. But our Foundation is invisible in our clubs in the same way the foundation of a building is invisible when you’re in it: Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not holding you up.
The Foundation that enabled Rotary to take on polio is, in many ways, the foundation upon which our Rotary service is built. For 100 years, since it came into existence with a first donation of $26.50, the Foundation has supported and strengthened our service, enabled our ambitions, and allowed us to be the organization that we are. Because of the Foundation, Rotarians know that if we have the ambition and put in the work, very little is truly beyond us.
It is an incredibly effective model that we have here in Rotary, one that no other organization can match. We are completely local and completely global: We have local skills, connections, and knowledge in over 35,000 clubs, in nearly every country of the world. We have a deserved reputation for transparency, effectiveness, and good business practices, and because we are highly skilled professionals as well as volunteers, we achieve a level of efficiency that very few other organizations can approach.
To put it simply, a dollar given to The Rotary Foundation has a great deal more muscle than a dollar given to most charities. If you want to spend a dollar on Doing Good in the World, you can’t do better than to spend it with the Foundation. That is not just me speaking out of pride; it is verifiably true and is reflected in our rankings by independent organizations.
In the Foundation’s centennial year, Rotarians surpassed our goal of raising $300 million. If you were part of that achievement, you have been part of something tremendous. Somewhere in the world, someplace you have probably never been, people you may never meet will lead better lives because of you. Ultimately, it is our Foundation that lets us make good on our core beliefs: that we can make a difference, that we have an obligation to do so, and that working together, as well and as efficiently as we can, is the only way to effect real and lasting change."
IAN H.S. RISELEY
2017-2018 President, Rotary International
Ring the Bell for Salvation Army.
It's time again to " Ring the Bell for the Salvation Army ". Location -McDade's Northside Drive.
Date - December 6th and 8th. Time - 10AM - 5 PM. Please call Rob Whitley at 601-362-8844 to participate and reserve your 1-hour tour of duty.
District 6820 Dream Car Raffle. District 6820 needs your help with the Dream Car Raffle (www.dreamcarraffle.org). The grand prize winner will choose between a 2018 Porsche Boxster, Macan S, or $40,000 cash. There will also be 10 additional $500 cash prizes! Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Winners will be announced at the Rotary Foundation Gala on January 26th, 2018 at the Country Club of Jackson. Proceeds—less prizes and expenses—will go to The Rotary Foundation (50%), Polio Plus (25%), and the District 6820 Foundation (25%). Each member is encouraged to sell a minimum of 10 tickets. Please see Witt Ruffin to pick up your tickets.
Billy Brumfield House. The Rotary Club of North Jackson
is serving supper once a month at The Billy Brumfield House,
a Stewpot Community Services ministry. Our club serves on
the 1st Tuesday of each month. Interested members need to
meet @ Baker Donelson located at the corner of Eastover
Drive and the I-55 North Frontage Road @ 5:15 PM and
then travel together to Billy Brumfield. Also, if you are interested in sponsoring a month, the est. cost is $180 for the food. Mike Dawkins is project chair and can be reached @ 601-351-2428 or dawkins@bakerdonelson.com.
Between the Lions. Please remember to sign up for Between the Lions. During the school year, we read weekly to pre-Kindergarteners at William Walton Elementary School on Bailey Ave. It is a wonderful experience! The children are truly information sponges and very willing learners.
Contact Jenny Price (662) 213-1294 for more information. We have resumed reading and are really enjoying it.
Member Care Committeereminder: for anyone who
needs assistance getting to a meeting, please call Luther
Munford at (601) 985-4418.
Thinking of Proposing a New Member?
First, discuss with Classification Committee (Paul
Miller or Julian Carroll). They will provide a member-
ship application, check classification availability and
discuss occupational qualifications.
Rotary Membership Occupational Qualifications
Applicant should be one of the following:
A corporate officer
A Professional (Attorney, CPA, Physician. Engineer,
Architect, etc) A Proprietor
An Agent of a reputable company
A Manager or Supervisor of a department or section
of a business
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penings. Search us out at Rotary Club of North
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By Chelsea Mertz, Community Specialist, Rotary Service Connections
Since starting at Rotary in August 2015, I have been fortunate enough to support both the 2015 and 2016 Miles to End Polio teams. While supporting these teams, I’ve come to know many Rotarians and staff who are committed to funding the fight to end polio. I admire their hard work and dedication; they’ve inspired me to do more, to finally put myself forward and join the ranks of Rotary’s volunteer army.
To think that we are only a few short years from eradicating polio once and for all is exciting. It was only 50 years ago that polio was still creating public panics across the U.S. as within days a child could find themselves within an iron lung without hope of a cure. Today, within the U.S., we are fortunate enough to take the polio vaccine for granted. But that’s not the end of the story. Children the world over should be granted that same privilege – to live without fear of polio. For the past several decades, Rotary’s million-strong volunteer army has seen the transmission of polio halted in all but three countries. We still need to commit the funding to make sure every child is vaccinated.
Chelsea Mertz setting out on a recent training ride.
I’ve long been an athlete, training for marathons, coaching, playing softball, and even taking up the occasional new sport like golf. I’m no stranger to training programs, cycling, or fundraising. I suppose that’s why the team selected me as their team captain. I was quick to set up a 12-week cycling training plan and establish dates for our group rides. We, as a team, knew that training for El Tour de Tucson wasn’t going to be easy. But with a plan, training would just be a matter of building day by day. Thus far, training has been both exhausting and revitalizing. Distance cycling takes its toll, both mentally and physically. Yet, knowing that we are doing this as a team gives me energy and strength.
In the same way, eradicating polio has required persistent determination, teamwork, and a plan. But we will get to our goal of a polio-free world. I look forward to sharing my experience in Tucson with the team as well as with the other Rotarians riding to end polio. I’m ready to ride for more.
Chelsea Mertz is 18 November to raise money for polio eradication. Learn how you can support the team. team captain and one of several Rotary staff members who will join General Secretary John Hewko and Rotarians from District 5500 and around the world in El Tour de Tucson in Arizona
Will Mosby, Account Vice President, of Capitol Wealth Management, an affiliate of UBS Financial Services spoke to the Rotary Club of North Jackson at the club's October 24, 2017, meeting. The subjects of Mr. Mosby's talk were the economy and the proposed Tax Reform program being considered by the U.S. Congress. Mr. Mosby showed slides that demonstrated that according to the S&P Index, stock values have nearly doubled since just before the financial crisis of 2008. They have more than doubled since the market low experienced in March 2009. Regarding tax reform, Mr. Mosby discussed alternatives being considered by legislative leaders. He discussed potential impacts of those reforms on various segments of the market.
Mr. Mosby (center) is shown in the accompanying photo with Rotarian Matt Monsour (left) who introduced him and Club President Witt Ruffin (right) We thank him for his very interesting and informative presentation.
District 6820 2017-2018, Governor, Bill Walker of Columbus, MS, spoke to the Rotary Club of NOrth Jackson at its October 17, 2017, meeting. Gov. Walker discussed Upcoming District Events and donation opportunities in addition to attracting new members. He pointed out that if we do not invite prospective members to attend our meetings and consider becoming Rotarians, they will not become Rotarians. New members are what sustain our club, so we need to be busily inviting people to attend our meetings. Governor Walker also participated in the recognition of three new Rotary Endowment Fund Benefactors, Wyatt Emmerich, Mark Green, and Don Roberts.
The week of October 16, 2017, North Jackson Rotarians donated and delivered Dictionaries to 3rd graders at four North Jackson Elementary Schools. The schools are Boyd, Casey, Dawson, & Spann Elementary Schools. The accompanying photo shows Boyd students with their new Dictionaries. We than Rotarian Greg Campbell for chairing this event and our Rotarians for participating.
North Jackson Rotarians Wyatt Emmerich, Mark Green, and Don Roberts were recognized as Rotary foundation Benefactors by District 6820 Governor Bill Walker at the October 17, 2017, meeting of the Rotary Club of North Jackson. Benefactors are Rotarians who have included the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary in their estate plans or have donated $1,000 or more to the fund outright. The honorees are shown in the accompanying photo. From left to right are Messrs. Emmerich, Roberts, Walker, and Green. We thank and congratulate them for remembering the Endowment Fund.
Mississippi State Representative Joel Bomgar of Mississippi House District 58 (Madison County) spoke to the Rotary Club of North Jackson at its October 10, 2017, meeting. The subject of Rep. Bomgar's talk was raising the State of Mississippi from last place in the US based on per capita income. He presented data demonstrating that the problem is not racial or geographical, but is primarily due to educational achievement levels in the state. He said that employers do not want to locate in the state because of the shortage of well educated workers. He said that the lack of educational achievement is due to limited choice of educational alternatives because students are assigned to districts and schools based on where they live and he believes that the educational process would be more effective if the students had more options regarding schools.
Representative Bomgar said that he committed to his constituents that he would develop a detailed plan for getting Mississippi out of last place in the US on a per capita income basis during his initial 4 year term. He further said that he is two years into his term and that he is committed to finalizing that plan by the end of his four year term. The accompanying photo shows Representative Bomgar at the head table during the meeting with the title slide for his presentation on the screen “Rising Out of Last Place.”To his left at the table is Rotarian Jeff Adcock who introduced him to the club. He presented extensive data supporting his conclusions that the proble of low per capita income is neither racial nor geographical within the state. The supporting data were in comparison with the racial make-up of Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, & South Carolina.
The second photo is of Rep. Bomgar with the last slide in his presentation. It show's his objective for the sate of Mississippi.
The third photo is of Rep. Bomgar (center) with Rotarians Don Roberts (left) and Tom Parry (right) following his presentation.
We thank Rep. Bomgar for his presentation to our club, for his commitment to our state, and for his willingness to share is ideas for raising the state from its 50th position
By Chelsea Mertz, Community Specialist, Rotary Service Connections
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