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Leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

ServiceAboveSelf

TODAY’S PROGRAM Program Chair of the Day: Cleve Clinton

October 1, 2010

Chartered in 1948

Southern MethodistUniversity

SMU is a private, com-prehensive university of 11,000 students enrolled in seven degree-granting schools. SMU offers under-graduate and graduate pro-grams in the humanities and sciences; business; engin-eering; education; and the performing, visual, and com-munication arts, as well as professional degree pro-grams in law and theology.

Founded in 1911 by what is now The United Methodist Church, SMU is nonsectari-an in its teaching and com-mitted to the values of aca-demic freedom and open inquiry.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

R. Gerald TurnerSouthern Methodist U.

s the president of Southern Methodist Univer- sity since 1995, R. Gerald Turner is leading

an era of unprecedented progress as the Univer-sity approaches the centennial of its founding in 2011 and of its opening in 2015.

Under his leadership, The Second Century Campaign, launched in September 2008, seeks resources for a dramatic increase in academic quality and impact. To date, it has raised $420 mil-lion toward a goal of $750 million in additional en-dowment for student scholarships, academic posi-tions and programs, and the campus experience. The previous Campaign for SMU: A Time to Lead (1997-2002) raised more than $540 million for aca-demic programs, scholarships, professorships and student life programs.

A new strategic plan is guiding the Universi-ty's advancement, and a master plan is reshaping the physical profile of the campus, including prop-erty acquisition and 26 new or renovated facilities.

Working with the SMU Board of Trustees, President Turner led the University's efforts to

attract the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which is scheduled to open on the SMU campus in 2013.

Beyond the campus, Gerald Turner is a mem-ber of the board of the American Council on Edu-cation and the National Association of Colleges and Universities, and he co-chairs the Knight Com-mission on Intercollegiate Athletics. In Texas he serves on the boards of the Methodist Hospital Foundation, the Salvation Army of Dallas, and two publicly traded companies.

Before joining SMU, President Turner was the chancellor of the University of Mississippi. A na-tive of New Boston, TX, he earned a B.S. degree in psychology from Abilene Christian University and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. He and his wife, Gail, a native of Graham, TX, have two married daughters and three grandchildren. One daughter, Angela, is a professional opera singer, who lives in Dallas. The other, Jessica, is an SMU alumna and professional actress, who lives in Boston, MA.

Fellowship Picnic

October 23Coffee Park

Hamburger ManBring Kids and

Grandkids!Sign up online!

Rotary Relief Efforts Around the WorldHurricane Relief in Mexico

Rotary International staff is working with District 4190 to ac-quire information about Rotari-an-led disaster relief efforts in response to the hurricane that struck Veracruz, Mexico, on Sept. 17. At least 12 were killed and more than 500,000 people were affected.

Updates will be posted at www.rotary.org as they become available.

Long Term Relief for HaitiMore than seven months after

Haiti sustained a massive earth-quake, the situation remains bleak. While billions of dollars in aid from foreign countries has yet to materi-alize, Rotary clubs and account holders of the Haiti Earthquake Re-lief Fund, a donor advised fund set up by The Rotary Foundation, are beginning to allocate resources to help rebuild schools, provide pros-thetics, and equip thousands with adequate shelter.

Monsoon Relief in PakistanThousands in Pakistan are still

without food, water, and shelter six weeks after monsoon rains caused the country’s worst flooding in dec-ades. Shehzad Ahmed, governor of Dist. 3272 (Afghanistan; Pakistan) says that clubs in his district are collecting food, drinking water, and medicine. Ahmed also formed a district disaster relief committee to oversee long-term recovery efforts. "We've received tremendous sup-port from clubs all over the world."

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THE HUBNewsletter of the

Rotary Club of Park Cities (Dallas)Betty Dawson, EditorShutterbug Committee

Bill Kelly, ChairBulletin/Internet Advertising

Dax Seale, Chair

OFFICERS and DIRECTORS2010-2011

Rick Amsberry, PresidentJim Mills, President Elect

Fred Brown, Vice PresidentBarb Jeffries, Treasurer

Maryllyn Hargrave, SecretaryBill Clark, Sgt. at Arms

Eric Heitkamp, Club Service IBart Noble, Club Service II

Jack Kearney, Community Service I

Tracy Gomes, Community Service II

Pam Carvey, Vocational ServiceRoger Hogarth,

International ServiceDoug Gill, At LargePhillip Bankhead ,

Immediate Past PresidentBen Young, Parliamentarian

Jim Wolf, HistorianLaurie Aldredge,Club Administrator6704 Snider Plaza

Dallas, Texas 75205Office Phone: 214-739-4170

Office Fax: 214/363-6980www.parkcitiesrotary.org

Email: club@parkcitiesrotary.org

Ray Klinginsmith, U.S.A.President, Rotary International

www.rotary.orgLinda Elliott,Grand Prairie

Governor, District 5810www.rotary5810.org

LAST WEEKPresiding: Rick AmsberryInvocation: Jina McDanielPledge/Song Leader: Charlotte

Kroeker Introductions: Charles DelphenisFour Way Test: Herb BurkmanPhotographer: Fred SpenoChair of the Day: Howard FitchSpeaker: New MembersProgram: Speeches

M T W Th F SAED = Defibrillator TrainingBl = Blood DriveBD = Board of Dirs. Mtg, 7 am LaMadeleine, 75 & MockingbirdCM = Circles of Success

Mentoring See T. GomesCn = PCR Connect Event.CP = ChildsPlay Work MtgD = District 5810 EventDH = Dentistry with a HeartFR = Family of Rotary EventF = Fellowship EventFF = RCPC Foundation Fund

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In- Interact at Hillcrest H.S, 8 am. See Tracy Gomes

M = Meals on Wheels (Differ-ent teams on each day) See Charles Delphenis

Mc = Ronald McDonald House-See Jina McDaniel

NM = New Member EventPr = Program Committee MtgReading and Radio Resources

See Hal CopelandSpE = Special Service EventVV = Vet to Vet - See Bob DillWeb = Web-lite after noon mtgBlue = Activities on own schedule

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President Rick Amsberry called the meeting to order on the first day that feels like fall. He began with a quote from Ro-tary founder, Paul Harris direc-ted toward our new members.

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President Rick’s quote from Paul Harris:“The future of Rotary is shrouded in expectant mystery. It is for you my new Rotarian friends to aid in the unfurling of the Rotarian destiny.”

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Jina McDaniel gave the invocation and noted that there were no members needing our prayers today.

Charlotte Kroeker led the Pledge of Allegiance and “Amer-ica, The Beautiful,” followed by an adaptation of “Scarborough Faire”

referencing the start of the State Fair. Charles Delphenis introduced our visitors and guests, including PDG Kim Holland and the officers and directors of the Hillcrest H.S. Interact Club. He also remarked on a story on Beth Pirtle in the North Dallas section of the paper.

PE Jim Mills honored the Vet to Vet Program with a grant of $5,000 from the RCPC Founda-tion Bob Dill accepted

the check and explained the goals and activities of Vet to Vet, as well as encouraged members to get involved before he introduced the “draft.” Bob also recognized the many vets in RCPC. Dax Seale introduced The Hub and the web advertisers of the week.

Ruth Alhilali intro-duced our Youth Ex-change Student Kimberly Uymatiao from Dumague-te City in The Philippines;

CPR-AED-Heimlich train-ing and Tom Stutz an-nounced our guest meeting. President Rick also announced

the return of Marshall Weaver.Howard Fitch introduced

our new members who would be speaking today, remarking that the new members speeches were a little like obituaries in reverse.

First to speak was Roger Allspaugh, a land man in the oil and gas business. He grew up in OK and attended Oklahoma A&M (now OSU), then served in the mili-

tary. After working for big oil companies, he became independent and represented major and independent oil companies. He was a member of RCPC about twenty years ago. Next was John Brown who is an architect. He grew up on a farm near Corpus Christi. He attended UT. He then worked for a firm that did work for TI around the world. He is currently a partner in Selzer Associates. He and his wife have two grown sons and two grandchildren.

JR Schroder was next to speak. He grew up in Dallas and graduated from Hillcrest H.S. He attended UT and U. of Arkansas. He is currently

a realtor with Ebby Halliday. He, his wife and son enjoy traveling and outdoor activities. Last was George Burrell. He and his wife have a family of four chil-dren and seven grandchildren. He worked for Texaco, but then went on a two-man team in the nuclear test-ban treaty program. He then pursued business in-terests. He is currently producing a children’s TV show. He was a member of Rotary in Tyler.

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THOUGHTS ON . . .

LearningA little learning is a dangerous thing but a lot of ignorance is just as bad. ~ Bob Edwards

Liberty without learning is always in peril; learning without liberty is always in vain.

~ John F. Kennedy

That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you've understood all your life, but in a new way. ~ Doris Lessing

Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. ~ Abigail Adams

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. ~ Confucius

Don't limit a child to your own learning, for he was born in ano-ther time. ~ Rabbinical Saying

Our Funders for Next Week areDax Seale

Jeff SheehanNick ShoopChris Short

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOUNDATION FUNDERS

Blood Drive has been rescheduled for Sat, Nov 7 at NorthParkCPR-AED-Heimlich, Sat, Oct 2, 8:00-11:30am, at Park Cities Y. Recertifcation= $35.00, first timers= $50.00. See Steve Herman.New Member Party, Tue, Oct 5, 5:30-7:30pm, Doug Gill’s homeVet to Vet, Wed, Oct 6, 6:15-8pm, at VA Hospital. See Bob DillFellowship Picnic, Sat, Oct 23, Coffee Park. Hamburger Man. Bring your family for fun and food. Sign up online. See Linda Tunnell.Interact meets Thursdays, 8am at Hillcrest H.S. Library. It is not too late to get involved in this fun and very rewarding activity. One Host Family needed for YE Student. See Herb Burkman.

Sign up at www.parkcitiesrotary.org

FAMILY of ROTARY

October 8 Jim Plumlee Vascular Health

October 15 The Hon. Tom Leppert City of Dallas

ROTARY CONNECTED Interesting new thread: If you could pass

on the most important piece of wisdom to the next generation of Rotarians, what would you say? Tweet of the Week: Tell us: How do you Interact? Enter the 2nd annual Interact Contest by 1 Dec. http://cot.ag/aSWxvE Interesting new thread: Learn more about social media and how it fits into Rotary's future. vimeo.com

RI has its own channel on YouTube offering a growing collection of videos and psas. Check out or add to RI’s Flickr group often, www.flickr.com/groups/familyofrotary/

Happy Birthday

October 22 New Members Speeches

October 29 Garrett Boone, Ed Fjordbak Woodall Rodgers Park

Are You Ready for Some Football?

HP Scots - 37Rockwall - 30

Good Job, Scots!

HHS Panthers - 28Wilson Wildcats - 22Go Go, Panthers!

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Laurie Aldredge 10.3Kennis Ketchum 10.3John Chiles 10.4Dave Goodson 10.4Molly Murray 10.4Sam Montgomery 10.6

Proposed New MemberPaul J. Pirok, BankingProposed by Jeff Sheehan

1st Publication

THEY PROFIT MOST WHO LAUGH BESTPoints to Ponder

You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything for the rest of the day.

Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, or finding their cell phone when it's ringing. But, I'll bet that same person can find and push the "snooze button" on the alarm clock from three feet away in about ten seconds, eyes closed, first time!

I hate it when I just miss a call by the last ring. (Hello? Hello? Dang it!) But when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voice mail. What did they do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?

A literacy project sponsored by U.S. Rotarians in conjunc-tion with the International Read-ing Assoc. (IRA) is helping Su-danese refugees rebuild their

Literacy project helps Sudan’s “Lost” Children

communities by equipping them to teach future gener-ations. The South-ern Sudan Teacher Training Initiative provides refugees of the country's

decades-long civil war, known as the Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan, with teacher training materials, guidance, and sup-port to help them teach in kin-

dergarten through eighth grade. The first phase of the project began in Aug, 2009. Teacher training will begin in early 2011 to serve 3,000 students.

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