The Rotary Club of Hillcrest - District 6630

Hillcrest Rotagram - March 24, 2009 Meeting

BULLETIN EDITOR:
Bill Burcham

The meeting was opened by Brian G. in the absence of Joe C.

Guest: Elizabeth Vernik from Hillcrest Hospital, Student Natasha Shorts, family members and school representative from Brush High School. Student Christa Berlingeri, family members and school representatives from Mayfield High School.

Happy/Sad Bucks: H/Melissa D. who warned everyone about the virus that has the potential to effect all computer systems tomorrow. H/Frank M. who announced that the Cleveland Indians were selling ½ price tickets to the games if you brought in an empty Pepsi can. H/Brian G. for the good turn our of club members at the District Assembly in Kent the previous Saturday. He was also happy to have been the recipient of an excellent dinner cooked and served at the Delibero home the night of the Fireside Chat. H/Janet S. was happy to have attended the Fireside Chat. She stated that it was very educational. Mike Jr. paid an explanation buck and stated that the attendance at the event had been kept to a minimum to not overwhelm the new members.

John B. made the comment that the uninvited members should also be fed. Scott M., Sgt at Arms announced that anyone who has a cell phone which rings during the meeting will be fined. He also reminded members that Highland Heights is having a free shredding event this Sunday from 10am - 2pm. George S. reminded everyone that the Taste of Aurora was coming up this coming Sunday.

Vo-ed Dinner: John W. stated that 7 more sponsors were needed for the Vo-ed dinner. If they are not forthcoming, the club will have to subsidize the event with $1,000.00 more than budgeted.

Jackie M. stated that the sign-up sheet for the Special Olympics bowing event this coming Sunday was being passed around to the members. There are two sessions, one starting at 9:30 and beginning at 1:00 pm.

Joe W. introduced the two high school speakers for the Four Way Test. He stated that the student from Gilmore cancelled due to illness. The two students are from Brush High School and Mayfield.

Christa Berlingeri from Mayfield spoke first. She presented the idea that all women are beautiful and that they should not be judged on just their looks. She stated that women are a "ray of light". She also discussed the importance of a supporting father, one who teaches a girl self respect, encourages them to accomplish all that they can, and makes them feel "beautiful".

Natasha Shorts from Brush chose to discuss the Golden Rule. She demonstrated how it applies to every day life. Her emphasis was on using self respect to be able to meet the challenges of growing up today .

Judges were George Schumacher, Roger Korsten, and John Wilson. First place winner, Christa Berlingeri received a check for $150.00 and is to participate in the District speech contest in Shaker Heights. Second place winner Natasha Shorts received a check in the amount of $100.00.