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Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
ClubRunner
Speakers
Jan 02, 2018
Lemzel Johnson
LifeVersations
Jan 09, 2018
Chef Nick Wallace
Food network Chopped Champion
Jan 16, 2018
Coach Vic Schaefer
Mississippi State University - Lady Bulldogs
Jan 23, 2018
MS Sec. of State Delbert Hosemann
Jan 30, 2018
Dr. LouAnn Woodward, Vice Chancellor, UMMC
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Bill Osborne
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Executives & Directors
President
Witt Ruffin
 
Vice President
Anna Powers
 
Secretary
Greg Campbell
 
Treasurer
Lee Carney
 
Club Service Director
Steele Dehmer
 
Foundation Director
Suman Das
 
Membership Director
Lee Jenkins
 
Public Relations Director
John Sewell
 
Club Administration Director
Uriel Pineda
 
Administrative Secretary/Treasurer
Don Roberts
 
 
Prayer Almighty and eternal  God, at the outset of this new year, we are grateful that you are not beholden to the changing  seasons and rapidly turning calendar. As we experience transitions in life, we find comfort in the constancy of your love and grace. We are grateful that in the year now ended, we have dwelled secure in your providence. Help us now to enter the new year with confidence and undiminishing hope grounded in abiding faith. 
 
Bless our food and fellowship that we may be strengthened in body and enriched in spirit. We pray with grateful  anticipation of your continued favor. Amen.
 

Club Announcements

 

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthdays
  • Josh Walker               Jan. 06
  • Jeff Bonner                 Jan. 08
Anniversaries
  • None
Membership Anniversaries
  • Jim Almas         33 years, Jan. 01
  • Mark Kennedy 39 years, Jan. 01
  • Paul Miller        35 years, Jan. 01
  • Anna Powers       5 years, Jan. 04
  • John Dorsa           8 years, Jan 05              
 
 
2018-2019 officers and directors are as follow:
Incoming Treasurer: Uriel Pineda
Incoming Secretary: Lee Carney
Incoming President-Elect: Greg Campbell
Incoming President: Anna Powers
Incoming Past President: Witt Ruffin
 
Board of Directors:
Jeff Adcock
Suman Das
Matt Monsour
Luther Munford
Steven O'Neill
 
Congratulations to all who were elected and thanks to all who stood for the election.
 
Rotary Foundation Thought. This week's Rotary  Foundation Thought is the January 2018 President's Message from 2017-2018 Rotary International President Ian H. S. Riseley.
 
"In Rotary, our diversity is our strength. This idea dates back to the earliest years of our organization, when the classification system was first proposed. The
idea behind it was simple: that a club with members who had a wide variety of backgrounds and abilities would be capable of better service than one without.

In the years since, the idea of diversity in Rotary has come to be defined more broadly. We have discovered that a club that truly represents its community is far better able to serve that community effectively. Look-ing ahead, it is clear how essential diversity will remain in Rotary: not only to strong service today, but to a strong organization in the future.

One of the most pressing aspects of diversity to ad-dress in our membership is the age of our members. When you look around at almost any Rotary event,
it becomes immediately obvious that the age range in the room does not promise a sustainable future for our organization. Our membership is near a record high,
and we are bringing in new members all the time – yet only a small minority of those members are young enough to have decades of Rotary service ahead of
them. To ensure a strong and capable Rotary leader-ship tomorrow, we need to bring in young and capable members today.

We also cannot discuss diversity in Rotary without addressing the issue of gender. It is difficult to imagine that just three decades ago, women could not join Rotary. Although we have come a long way since then, the legacy of that misguided policy is still with us. Far too many people continue to think of Rotary as an organization only for men, and that idea has had a detrimental effect on both our public image and our membership growth. Today, women make up just
over 21 percent of Rotary’s membership. While this is certainly a great improvement, we have a long way to go to meet what should be the goal of every club: a
gender balance that matches the balance of our world, with as many women in Rotary as men.

Whatever brought each of us to Rotary, we stay because we find value in Rotary membership and believe that our service has value to the world. By building clubs that reflect that world in all its diversity, we will build even more enduring value in Rotary: Making a Difference."
 
  • 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 Committee reminder: for anyone who needs assistance getting to a meeting, please call Luther
    Munford at (601) 985-4418.
     
  • Thinking of Proposing a New Member?
    1. First, discuss with Classification Committee (Paul Miller or Julian Carroll). They will provide a member-
      ship application, check classification availability and discuss occupational qualifications.
      1. Paul Miller / 601-956-2223  pomiller3@gmail.com
      2. Julian Carroll / 601-981-3886   juliancarroll@comcast.net
  • 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
  • Rotarians, don't forget to like the club's Facebook page to stay up to date on the latest happenings. Search us out at Rotary Club of North Jackson or click the link: 
 
“Service above self; they profit most who serve best.”
P. O. Box  9528,    Jackson, MS    39286-9528
www.northjacksonrotary.org
 
 
 
 
Posted on 

5 reasons to use Rotary
Global Rewards in 2018

By Rotary staff

Who doesn’t enjoy saving money, especially when you can give back to a great cause? As many of you know, Rotary Global Rewards is our member benefits program that helps Rotarians spend less while giving back to Rotary. It’s a great perk many Rotarians use on a daily basis for both personal and professional purchases.

Check out these reasons why you should take advantage of Rotary Global Rewards in the new year:

  1. Save money. Discover discounts on the products and services you value most. Looking to book your next flight or longing for a new dining experience? Global Rewards offers a surplus of deals for all types of products and services, such as discounts on travel, hotels, and vehicle rentals, as well as shopping, gifts, movie and entertainment tickets — and more!
  2. Effortlessly give back to Rotary. It doesn’t take much to give back to Rotary; literally. By using Rotary Global Rewards, you’re constantly saving money or giving back to Rotary. Already planning on making a purchase for something? Check for offers that give a percentage of your purchase to Rotary.
  3. Support fellow Rotarian businesses. Support the success of fellow Rotarians and their businesses by using the offers they post. You can also post your own offers for those in the Rotary network. This is a unique way to help other Rotarians looking to make a purchase in your line of work. Create an offer for your own business to enhance our growing portfolio of Rotary Global Rewards.
  4. Help your club save money. Planning a training event, club meeting, or social event? Bring a special treat to your next meeting. Rotary Global Rewards has offers for discounts on office supplies, shipping, printing, flowers and gifts.
  5. Enjoy easy access. Rotary Global Rewards can now be accessed on any mobile device so it’s always right at your fingertips! Download the Rotary Global Rewards app at Apple App Store® or Google Play™.

Start the New Year off right by downloading the Rotary Global Rewards app and save money getting more good work done.

Questions related to a specific offer should be directed to the company making the offer using the contact information in the offer listed. If you’re unable to resolve an issue with the company, let us know so we can troubleshoot the problem by selecting the flagged link under Claim Offer.

For the best experience, use a current browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 10 to redeem rewards.

 

 

 

 

 
Stories
North Jackson Rotary Recognizes JPD Officers of the Quarter
Posted by Bill Osborne on Dec 21, 2017
The Rotary Club of North Jackson recognized Officers Aldritch Harvey and Patrick Williams as JPD Precinct 4's officers of the second and third quarters of 2017 at its December 19, 2017, meeting for outstanding work on behalf of the citizens of Jackson. Officers Harvey (second from left) and Williams ( second from right) are shown in the accompanying photo with Precinct 4 Commandeer Keith Freeman (left) and Deputy Chief James McGowan (right). Thanks and congratulations to both officers.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Speaks to Rotary Club of North Jackson
Posted by Bill Osborne on Dec 21, 2017
Ben Moncrief, a 1998-1999 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar in Scotland, spoke to the Rotary Club of North Jackson at the Club's December 19, 2017, meeting. Mr. Moncrief is currently working in the Strategic & Governmental  Relations Department of C Spire. In 1998-1999, he attended St. Andrew's University in St. Andrew's, Scotland. The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars program was started in 1947.
 

The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program was to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsored several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars served as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and gave presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars shared with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country.[2]

There were approximately 38,000 Ambassadorial scholars in the program which lasted until 2013. In announcing the discontinuation of the Ambassadorial Scholars program, Rotary International said.

"Beginning in 2013-14, The Foundation will offer scholarship opportunities through district and global grants. This new grant structure gives Rotarians greater flexibility in sponsoring the next generation of leaders."

One other key point Mr. Moncrief made is the need for more STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math graduates in Mississippi. Adding to this is the need to retain these graduates in the state. Now, nearly all of them emigrate to other states. His employer, C Spire, has an ongoing need for people with these qualifications.

Our club thanks Mr. Moncrief for his presentation and we congratulate him on his recognition as an Ambassadorial Scholar. He is shown during his presentation in the accompanying photo.
North Jackson Rotarian Speaks to Rotary Club of North Jackson
Posted by Bill Osborne on Dec 05, 2017

Suman K. Das, M. D., a member of the Rotary Club of North Jackson, spoke to the club at its December 5, 2017, meeting. The subject of his talk was "The Chemicals of Emotion." He distributed cards with the chemicals used by our bodies to express emotions. In his talk, he gave examples of his own emotions during his life from riding an overcrowded tram in his native India to a dinner with his widowed mother, and a near-death experience of his own from drowning. It is interesting to consider the chemicals released into his brain at those times. Dr. Das (Center) is shown followings his talk in the accompanying photo with Club President Witt Ruffin (left) and Club Member Bill Osborne (right).
 
 
Dr. Das' handouts on the chemicals released by the brain in various emotional circumstances are shown below:
We thank Dr. Das for his interesting and informative talk and for his membership in our club.