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The Future of Rotary is in the Hands of Every Member
The Rotary Club of Tupelo understands the importance of Rotary Internationa'sl theme for 2009-10, "The Future of Rotary Is In Your Hands." For Rotary to realize its long-held dream of eliminating the scourge of polio from the face of the Earth, each Rotarian must take it upon himself and herself to spread the word to others and bring new members into the organiztion to help fund the fight on this disease.
Another goal of the Rotary Club of Tupelo is to see every child in Tupelo and Lee County be able to read and receive the best education possible. Since 2005, our club has given dictionaries to every third-grade student in Lee County totaling more than 3,000 copies). Additionally, our club shares in the desire to help others as we donated $2,000 to the Tupelo Free Clinic, recognized almost 200 students from Tupelo for their scholarly leadership, and donated our time, money and efforts in a host of other ways.
Are you interested in being someone who will share in promoting the common good in Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi? If so, we'd love to have you become a part of our club. Simply talk to any of our members, or come to our club meetings for more information. Our club meets every Monday at The Summit conference center (formerly Ramada Inn) on North Gloster Street in Tuplo at Noon. |
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| What is the Four-Way Test? |
The Four-Way Test is a series of questions every Rotarian should ask themselves concerning their treatment of others. The questions are:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? |
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| Teacher of the Year Pays Visit |
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| Pam McAlilly, second from right, brought some of her students to a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Tupelo to discuss things she learned on a trip to China. McAlilly was honored as the 2008-09 Rotary Teacher of the Year last year, and shared with Rotarians how much the award had meant to her. Shown with McAlilly are, from left, Rotary Club President Jim Diffee, Tanner Scoville, Avery Ray and Kendall Brooks. |
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| Roberts on the Red Cross |
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| Rose Roberts, center, Chairman of the Board of the Northeast Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross, spoke to the Rotary Club of Tupelo recently about the work of both this chapter and the national organization. Shown with Roberts are Rotary Club of Tupelo President Jim Diffee, left, and Patty Tucker, right, this quarter’s club program chair. |
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| Economic benefits of higher education |
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| Cliff Brock, center, who spent a career in education, gave an in-depth presentation to Rotary Club of Tupelo members on the economic benefits, both personal and societal, of obtaining and completing a college education. Shown with Brock are Julianne Goodwin, left, Rotary Club of Tupelo Secretary, and Jim Diffee, right, Rotary Club of Tupelo President. |
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| Top Law Officer |
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| Stephen Simpson, right, Mississippi’s Public Safety Commissioner, visited the Rotary Club of Tupelo recently and discussed several matters pertaining to the work of his department and to new laws being developed in the Legislature. Among other things, Simpson discussed the new law that requires certain medications containing pseudoephedrine to be dispensed only through a doctor’s prescription. With Simpson is President Jim Diffee. |
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| Hooper is Rotarian of the Year |
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| The Rotary Club of Tupelo named Shane Hooper as the 2008-09 Rotarian of the Year. Hooper was given the award based upon his service in the club and as assistant district governor. Hooper, who is also a past president of our club, was honored with another Paul Harris Fellowship and given a plaque in recognition. |
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Rotary Club of Tupelo launches 50/50 for Polio Eradication program
REWIND to 1985: 7000 cases of polio diagnosed weekly in 125 countries.
FAST FORWARD to 2009: Just 12 cases of polio diagnosed last week. Only 4 countries remain polio endemic: India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria. But 99.9% reduction is not enough. Rotarians vow to keep their promise of a polio free world.
1985 — NGO Partnership: Rotary International enters the effort for global polio eradication with dollars and volunteers in National Immunization Days.
2009 — WOW! Gates Foundation donates $355 million to Rotary International to aid its polio eradication effort, provided Rotarians can raise $200 million by 2012.
Each Rotary Club is asked to contribute at least $1,000 per year for 3 years and each Rotarian is asked to contribute $20 per year for 3 years.
The Rotary Club of Tupelo will donate $1,000 each year and President Jim wants all Club members to have fun while funding the other $3,000 ($20 x 150 members). Beginning Oct. 5 and continuing until the end of this Rotary year, Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Tupelo will have a little fun as they “fund” their share of the Gates Foundation’s $355 million challenge grant. Called 50/50 for Polio Eradication, each Monday, Rotarians can purchase a $1 chance to win 50% of the “pot” with the remaining 50% going to PolioPlus in the winner’s name.
Contributions earn Paul Harris Fellow credit. For those who prefer not to purchase tickets, Secretary Julianne has contribution envelopes with which you may send in your contribution.
Let’s End Polio Now! $1 a ticket is a perfect opportunity for you to join the fight to end the disease and have a little fun doing it.
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