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______Ed Koeneman has asked us to gather as many Rotarian magazines this month’s edition as possible.  It features the 50th Anniversary of Rotaract.
______Please give Jeanie Morgan your business card or CLICK HERE to send her a digital image of your card.
______If you have not yet been featured in a "Know Your Fellow Rotarian article, see the article in this newsletter and use the links to download the questionnaire so you can complete and send it along with with your photo to Jeanie.
______A club survey will be distributed at Thursday's meeting.  Take home for completion and return to Aubrey Luma at March 15 meeting or via mail.
 
 
Highlights of March 1 Meeting
Jim Schmidt opened the meeting with Ray Smith directing those present to sing Three Mind Mice as it should be sung - in rounds!  Darl Andersen offered the invocation and John Pennypacker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Visiting were Michelle from the Kyrene Rotary Club, Alex from Seattle, Wendell Jones' wife Carolyn, Daren Walker from the Mankato Club, and Aubrey's boys.  Dick Myren introduced Bob and his wife from Columbia Heights, Minnesota.  Bob had a club banner to exchange with Jim.
 
Badge numbers 53, 29, and 43 were drawn in the weekly attendance drawing, but since their owners weren't present, the $5 prize will roll over to March 8.  Our visitor from Minnesota drew his own ticket and won the small weekly drawing pot of $34, but since he drew the three of diamonds, the $913 in the large pot will continue to grow.  
 
Happy bucks were paid by Matt Rotty for the new baby that should arrive at their house in about two weeks.  Immanuel Beeson announced his wife had been gone for five days.  With six kids for him to manage while she was away, he was very happy she was back!  Pam Cohen had many people to thank for their help with the Steak and Beans dinner.  Carolyn Jones helped clean up.  Warren Williamson brought citrus and arrived early with Son Hee, who also helped with cleanup.  Daryl Bethea also helped with clean-up.  Daryl and Chuck Flint represented sponsorship campaign teams that performed well enough that they weren't supposed to work at the sponsorship drive celebration event, but they both clearly worked hard to make the celebration a success!
 
Announcements:
  • Members were urged to come and bring guests to hear the March 8 speaker, Judge Tommy Webb
  • Michelle Consodine, from the Kyrene Rotary Club, announced their Kyrene Golf Classic to be held Saturday, April 28 at Whirlwind Golf Course at Wild Horse Pass.  CLICK HERE for more information and registration. 
  • Bob Zarling brought a flag back from his recent Polio Immunization trip to Mexico where he had the opportunity to see a Van to take dental and prenatal care to outlying communities as a result of a Rotary grant.
Steve Ross introduced our speaker, Immanuel Beeson with the Salvation Army.  Immanuel provided information about his personal background.  He grew up in Bullhead City, Arizona.  After being away from Arizona for the past ten years, he was happy be be assigned back in his home state about six months ago.  While growing up, he lived in a dysfunctional family.  As a result, he personally has a history of drug addiction.  He was helped overcome that addiction by the Salvation Army.  The transformational experience led him to attend the Salvation Army College, which is a very intense program with a four-year course of study condensed into two years.  He is married.  He and his wife have six children.  He has been a Rotarian in previous posts and hopes to join Mesa West Rotary, but did point out that the Mesa Club has already asked him to join their club.
 
The Salvation Army Thrift stores fund their six-month rehabilitation programs which are 100% free.  They also provide social services.  The Salvation Army is a church.  Their first priority is to teach and share the word of God.  
 
Salvation Army is also known for providing disaster relief.  Immanuel was one of those sent to provide relief in Puerto Rico in November, 2017.  
 
The Salvation Army was started in London in 1865 by William Booth, a minister who strongly objected to the pew tax being charged in England's churches.  His effort drew a lot of criticism and his brass band doubled as his bodyguards.  The Salvation Army came to America in 1879, and in 1890, the first emergency service in the U.S. was provided in Galveston, Texas.  During World War II, they were known for providing free donuts and coffee, as well as providing canteens, shower units, and bathroom facilities. 
 
Immanuel showed photos taken while in Puerto Rico last November.  Houses in the area had concrete walls with tin roofs.  During the hurricane, many homes lost their roofs and one photo showed countless numbers of them crumpled against a barrier.  He told of heart-wrenching situations, but was also awed by the sincere and friendly gratitude they experienced as they provided support.  He was impressed by the community support.  For instance, K-Mart opened their doors for people to cool off and watch TV.  From the date of the hurricane to December 5, 115,887 meals were served, 129,997 cases of water were delivered and 50,000 prayers were offered.  To prevent hijacking of supplies being transported, they had military, FBI and Homeland Security escorts.
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Judge Tommy Webb, inspirational speaker coming March 8, 2018
On March 8th our speaker is Judge Tommy Webb, one of the most inspirational speakers you will ever hear.  Judge Webb was born in South Korea sometime in l952.  He never knew his father; his mother was a prostitute.  He spent the first six years of his life as a “street kid” and left home shortly thereafter to walk to Seoul, South Korea, in search of a better life.  At seven he was taken in by the Holt Orphanage and subsequently adopted by an American couple.  Following high school and a stint in the Marine Corps and after attaining his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Judge Webb went on to serve seven consecutive terms as the first Kansas Magistrate Judge of Asian descent.  Over the years Judge Webb received many awards and recognition.  Among those were Past President of the National Judges Association, Recipient of Distinguished Service to Kansas Children Award and National Judges Association recipient as the Outstanding Non-Attorney Judge in the United States.
 
Judge Webb’s life story, “You can make a Difference” focuses on making a positive difference in a negative world.  You will find his unforgettable life lessons, illustrated with humor and insight , to be both captivating and thought-provoking.  Please, feel free to invite a guest.
Today's Chuckle 
Of course I talk to myself.  Sometimes, I need expert advice!
Courtesy of Lucinda Rose General
Business Networking Project
Business networking is something President Allan Cady is passionate about.  He has asked Jeanie Morgan to work on putting together a business directory of our members.  We will be able to have the directory available as a download on our website, but since we will be adding new members regularly, it will be maintained electronically so it will be current at all times.  The photo shown is a reduced size sample of what each person's listing might look like.  To do this so it is a quality product, Jeanie will need digital images of your business card as well as a close-up, current photo.  CLICK HERE to send yours to her.
Know Your Fellow Rotarian - Please Submit Your Profile!
Many members have commented on how much they have enjoyed this series.  We have now finished publishing profiles of all the leadership team.  It is time to move on to the general membership.  To keep the profiles somewhat consistent, we have had everyone respond to the same questions.  If you would be willing to let your fellow members know a little more about you, please CLICK HERE to download the list of questions.
 
You can send your answers to JEANIE MORGAN along with a head and shoulders photo of yourself.  Selfies from smart phones work and can be texted to 928 486 4328.  Please provide your name when texting so she can add you to her contact list.
 
If she receives multiple profiles, she will publish them in the order received.  If she receives these at the same meeting, she will publish them in the order of time in Rotary - longest to shortest.
 
This article will reappear in the Messenger anytime there is not a waiting list of profiles to be published.  
March is Water and Sanitation Month
  • $24 is all it takes to provide one person with safe water
  • 23 million people now have safe water because of Rotary
  • 21 million people have access to sanitation and hygiene thanks to Rotary projects
  • 2030 is the year Rotary hopes to finish providing everyone with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene
Upcoming Events
Mesa West Rotary Board Meeting
Mesa Hilton - Room TBD
Mar 21, 2018
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
 
RYLA Camp Ponderosa
Payson, Arizona
Apr 06, 2018 – Apr 08, 2018
 
Mesa West Rotary Board Meeting
Mesa Hilton - Room TBD
Apr 18, 2018
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Club Leadership Academy
Black Canyon Conference Center
Apr 21, 2018
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
Speakers
Mar 15, 2018
Youth Day
Mar 22, 2018
Club Assembly
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Dick Myren
March 3
 
Erica Williams
March 31
 
Join Date
Wendell Jones
March 1, 1989
29 years
 
Warren Haeussler
March 3, 2001
17 years
 
Michael Whalen
March 9, 1995
23 years
 
Kurt Klingenberg
March 17, 1994
24 years
 
Jack A. Rosenberg
March 26, 2009
9 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
Immediate Past President
 
President Elect
 
Presidential Advisor
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Club Service Chair
 
Community Service Co-Chair
 
Community Service Co-Chair
 
Foundation Chair
 
Fundraising Chair
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Chair
 
Public Image Chair
 
Vocational Service Director
 
Youth Services, Interact/Rotaract Chair
 
Youth Services, YE Co-Chair
 
Youth Services, YE Co-Chair
 
Sargeant at Arms
 
Speaker Coordinator
 
Speaker Coordinator
 
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