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Rotary's Dream: A world without polio, a world united
The Rotary Club of Tupelo shares in the Rotary International theme for 2008-09, "Make Dreams Real." As part of this theme, Rotary has received a $100 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to be used in fighting -- and hopefully eliminating -- polio in the world. A world without polio, where children and adults don't have to deal with the crippling effects of this disease, is a dream that is achievable.
Another Dream 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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| Leading the fight against illiteracy |
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Dictionary Donation
The Rotary Club of Tupelo has again provided more than 1,000 dictionaries to all 3rd graders in Tupelo and Lee County Schools. A bookplate imprinted with the 4-Way Test, the child’s name, and donated by The Rotary Club of Tupelo was provided with each dictionary. This is the second year our club has donated dictionaries to the students. Our Club’s contribution was matched by a District Simplified Grant from The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Shown above, from left, are Lee County Superintenent Mike Scott, Tupelo Public Schools Superintendent and Rotarian Dr. Randy McCoy, and Rotary Club President for 2007-08 Lee Rogers. |
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| Robertson is Rotarian of the Year |
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| Rotary Club of Tupelo member Cathy Robertson looks over her plaque and medal after being named Rotarian of the Year for our club for 2007-08. Robertson has been a longtime member and has dedicated untold hours to working for Rotary causes and exemplifies the character every Rotarian should seek to build and maintain. |
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| Scoville becomes President |
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| Outgoing Rotary Club of Tupelo President Lee Rogers, right, ceremoniously hands the gavel over to incoming president Wayne Scoville. Rogers expounded upon the work and success of the club during the past year, and Scoville discussed his goals for the coming club year. |
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| The New Ball Coach |
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| The Rotary Club of Tupelo recently welcomed John Cohen, left, new head baseball coach Mississippi State University. Cohen spoke about his goals for the team, how vital fan support is, how fan support was different in Kentucky, and how Ron Polk is still his friend. Cohen also answered several questions from club members. Shown above with Cohen is this quarter’s program chair, Rick Faucette. |
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Tupelo club leads in benefactors to Rotary Foundation
When it comes to giving to the Rotary Foundation, the Rotary Club of Tupelo leads the district in number of benefactors, according to the semi-annual report released this month. Tupelo leads with 10 benefactors. Oxford’s club was second with six, while Memphis Central and Amory each had four. This once again shows the commitment Tupelo club members have toward the work of the Rotary Foundation. The 10 individuals from the Tupelo club who are listed as benefactors include Charlie Aycock, Alan Bank, Tom Murry, Ben Orr, Cathy Robertson, Dan Seal, Janice Trawick, Joe Whiteside, Norma Whiteside and Ed Younk. |
