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$6.00USD 1996 Honoring Our Past:
The Words and Wisdom of Paul Harris Http://www.franktalkbooks.com/ Sept. 24th -- CLUB ASSEMBLY -- More team leader
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communications. - Are we on target where a new club
An inspirational collection of quotations from the should be? You will be surprised.
speeches and writings of Rotary founder Paul Harris. Printing and Graphics Custom Printing
Graphics • Giant Posters
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My Road to Rotary - (922)
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1. Kimberley Big Hole - South Africa #2 Glory Hole - #3 Bingham Canyon Mine
Last revised: 1996 $14.00USD conversation went: Monticello Dam, California Utah
Walmart Employee:
A history of the RI presidency, with biographical 'Hello' this is Walmart,
information on each president and his term in how can I help you?'
office.
Customer: ' I would like
to order a cake for a
The ABCs of Rotary going away party this
(363) week.'
Last revised: 2006 $3.50USD Walmart Employee:
Compilation of short, easy-to-read, informative articles 'What do you want on the cake?'
about Rotary history and programs. The booklet
originated as a series of articles written by 1992-93 RI Customer: 'Best Wishes Suzanne' and underneath that 'We
President Cliff Dochterman for his Rotary club’s will miss you'. #4 Great Blue Hole , Belize #5 Mirny Diamond Mine , Serbia
#6 Diavik Mine , Canada
weekly bulletin.
You just can't fix stupid!!!
UPCOMING ALMA ROTARY PROGRAMS:

Oct. 1st -- Rotarian Jim Spears and Baridi Nkokheli, a Bass Reeves look-alike will present a fascinating history of the Crawford County
Marshall, before you see the movie.

Oct. 8th Van Buren Rotarian, Dennis Motes, the University of Arkansas substation director, will answer your questions for fall time
preparations.

Oct. 15th -- District Governor Ron Petersen will make the annual Governor's visit to our club. Board meets prior at 10:30 AM.
#7 Sinkhole in Guatemala
Oct. 22th Van Buren Rotarian, Judge John Hall will report on the state of Crawford County.

Oct. 29th Past Dist. Governor Ed Hardesty, from Tulsa, will touch your heart as he defines the role of the Rotary Foundation.

And the most terrifying one of all?

Holiday Inn, Joplin, MO. 6:30-9:00 Special Dinner at the Freeman Business Center, Freeman Hospital, Joplin
Note: Appointments for salon and spa services(Sat. Tour) should be scheduled as soon as
10:00-4:30 Spouse program: including lunch and tour-Connie Brewer-Coordinator-
THURSDAY, SEPT 25TH Grove Rotary: W#417-625-2940;C#918-964-0595
possible by calling (417)-206-9999.
10:00A-5:00P Registration
11:00N-6:00P Golf Tournament and Lunch for golfers- Shirley Mutz,Chair-Joplin
Saturday, September 27th Sunday September 28
6:30-7:00P Reception for Past District Governors, Assistant Governors, Major Donors CONVENER: Co-Chairs
and Bequest Society Members and Spouses prior to Major Donor Dinner 7:00-8:00 Pioneer Breakfast- ALL ROTARIANS are invited, those with 20+ years will
8:30-9:15 Memorial Service-Wallace Williams
7:00-9:00P Major Donor Dinner and Bequest Society Members(Invitation Only) be recognized -PDG Dave Baker-Eureka Springs
9:15-10:30 Breakfast
There will be a tour of the Wildcat Glades Nature Park for those interested ( a project 8:00-5:00 Registration-HOF Open
Closing Ceremony- District Governor Ron Petersen
8:30-8:40 Welcome & Introduction of Special Guests- District Governor Ron Petersen-

SCHEDULE - JOPLIN, MO
supported and partially funded by Joplin Rotary and Joplin Daybreak Rotary). This tour Closing Remarks- R.I. International President’s Representative-Daniel T.
is a spousal program addition, Carthage

DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Spencer
departing from the Holiday Inn at 2:00PM. Please contact Ms. Connie Brewer for details CONVENER: Kirk Nelsen AG-Pittsburg
Rotary District 6110 Conference concludes.
W# 417-625-2940:C# 918-964-0595 8:50-9:20 Youth Court for High Schools- Mike Miller- Bartlesville
There will be a recap meeting after all required functions are completed on Sunday: Time
9:20-9:40 PC’S for 5TH graders, Mike Briggs- Tulsa Sunrise
Friday, September 26 9:40-9:55 Break
and place to be selected by the District Governor.
7:00-8:00A Breakfast CONVENER: Garry Harris AG-Pryor
7:30-5:00PM Registration-House of Friendship(HOF) Open
8:00-8:30 A.G. Meeting-(roles and responsibilities)-Conference Co-Chairs
9:55-10:20 Guatemala Literacy Project- Dick and Judy Housekeeper- Tulsa Midtown NEW ROTARIANS: (and all us old ones too)
10:20-10:30 Dictionary Project-AG Gary Pollmiller-District Chair-Parsons
8:30-8:40 Welcome & Conference Objectives, Intro of Pres. Rep. and Special guests- 10:30-10:45 Crematorium for India-Update- K. Vasudevan-Bartlesville
Dist. Gov. Ron Petersen-Carthage 10:45-11:05 Shop with a Cop- John Rains-Tulsa Rotary Club
8:40-8:55 Rotary International President’s Representative Daniel T. Spencer 11:05-11:40 Mexican Structures Bldg. Project; Dr. David Hall- Okmulgee & Muskogee Rotary International requires that each
CONVENER: Jeanie Anderson-Bentonville 11:40-11:45 House Keeping Chores-Co-Chairs
8:55-9:25 Leadership 101 Club Level-PDG Ed Hardesty-Southeast Tulsa 11:45 Youth Exchange Students Auction Opens district (over 500) in the Rotary World,
9:25-9:55 Leadership 102 Past President- Opportunities-District & Beyond-PDG Don 12:00-1:30 Luncheon-Master of Ceremonies-DGN-Rod Sands-Tulsa Rotary
Wasson-Tulsa Sunrise Pledge of Allegiance conduct a DISTRICT CONFERENCE each year.
9:55-10:10 Break-Registration and HOF Open Invocation
CONVENER: Larry Bradley-Nevada Introduction of Youth Exchange Students and Presentation of Flags
10:10-10:30 RYLA- Make Plans Now-Mike Rogers-Tulsa Sunrise Rotary International President’s Representative-Daniel T. Spencer
10:30-10:50 Thailand Water Tank Project-Bear Graen-Fayetteville Entertainment This is our District CONFERENCE or our:
10.50-11:20 D6110 Vision Quest-PDG Ellis Potter-Bob Hawk, Iola CONVENER: John Williams AG-Fayetteville
11:20-11:45 Future Vision Plans & International Convention June 2009- DGN Rod 1:45-2:25 Outgoing GSE team 2007-2008 Introduction and Experiences-Ken Colley- Ft. Convention/meeting/gathering/festival/fellows
Sands-Tulsa Smith
11:45-11:50 Closing comments and Remarks, Conf. Co-Chairs 2:25-3:05 GSE Inbound Team Introduction and Discussion 2008-2009- Jim Spears-GSE hip Gala, when all the clubs in our district
11:50-12:00 Registration and HOF open Chair-Ft. Smith
12:00-1:30P Awards Luncheon 3:05-3:25 Baskets and Shoe Boxes- Fred Maddox-Nowata come together to enjoy Fellowship, Learn
Master of Ceremonies-DGE A.C. Moncrief - Van Buren 3:25-3:40 Break-HOF open
Proclamation: Gary Shaw, Joplin Mayor CONVENER: John Williams AG-Fayetteville about all that is going on in our district and
Recognition of Veterans 3:40-4:00 “Let’s Sell It”, Rotary Publicity- Teddy Steen, Publicity Chair-Joplin
Pledge of Allegiance 4:00-4:20 Organ and Blood Donor Awareness and Awards-A.G. Randal Barron- Broken throughout the Rotary world.....and much,
Invocation Arrow
Golf Tournament Awards-Shirley Mutz, Chair, Golf Tournament 4:20-4:40 Medical Supply Network Business Meeting –Moderator-Larry Biron, MSNI much more...with a lot of FUN!
Awards Presentation- PDG Ellis Potter Director of OPS
CONVENER: Tom Cobb AG-Sands Springs 4:40-4:45 MSNI Drawing for Mercedes 2009 Car
1:40-2:15 Rotary Foundation Overview and Goals- District Chair.-PDG John Brodbeck- 5:00-6:00 Hospitality Room Open
Eureka Springs 6:00-7:00 RI President’s Representative Reception It is far from being a dull/boring speaker and
Polio Plus status and update-PDG Dave Baker-Eureka Springs 7:00-9:00 Banquet
2:15-2:35 Major Donor, Bequest Society, Estate Planning- Michael Smith, The Rotary Master of Ceremonies-DGE A.C. Moncrief-Van Buren nap-time event. It is an event that will
Foundation, Evanston, IL Recognition of Veterans
2:35-2:45 District Simplified Grants-Chas. Keeter-Joplin Pledge of Allegiance STIMULATE you and MOTIVATE you to do
2:45-3:05 Barbeque and Blues- Jack Maxwell-Bixby Invocation:
3:05-3:20 Break-HOF Open Recognition of Organizations of donated table decorations more, be more and learn more about this
CONVENER: Lucy Cravens AG-Will Rogers(Tulsa) Entertainment
3:20-3:40 Wheel Chair Foundation-Chris Lewis-The Wheelchair Foundation.org Keynote Speaker: Ed Mattson, 100% Rotary Volunteer tremendous world of Rotary.
3:40-4:00 Our Journey/Zimele- Bob Daggett AG-Grove Saturday Session Ends
4:00-4:40 Membership Growth and how to grow-Intro: Jack Maxwell, Dist. Membership 9:00 Hospitality Room Open- Hosted by Tulsa Rotary Club
Chair-Bixby, and Presenter: PDG Joe Beltz, RI Asst. Zone Membership- Coordinator 10:00-4:00 Spouse program: tour and luncheon- Connie Brewer-Coordinator-Grove
4:40-5:10 District Business Meeting- Moderator- D.G. Ron Petersen- Carthage Rotary:W#417-625-2940;C#918-964-0595 IT IS WELLLLLL WORTH GIVING UP A FRIDAY
5:10-5:15 Announcements and Remarks-Co-Chairs AND SATURDAY. GARRRRONTTTTIT!
End of Friday Sessions
5:15-6:20 Hospitality Room Open-Hosted by Tulsa Rotary Club

IMPORTANT ALMA ROTARY DATES 2008-2009: ROTARY MEETING MAKE-UP AT AREA ROTARY CLUBS:
Int’l RI Convention in Birmingham, England, June 21-24, 2009 Tuesday - FS Southside - Adelaide Hall on Garrison, noon 100 $3,250 100% 100% 100% 100%
6110 District Conference (Joplin, MO) Sept 25-28, 2008 Tuesday - Ozark- Ozark Restaurant, noon
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District Assembly - May 2nd, 2009, Embassy Suites, Rogers, AR Wednesday - FS - Taliano’s The Hall, noon
Mid-America Presidents-Elect Training Seminar - Ft. Smith, AR March 20-21, 2009 Wednesday - Paris - Grapevine Restaurant, noon
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) (TBA) Wednesday - Poteau East Oklahoma Medical Center, noon ALMA ROTARY
Alma Rotary Club Board of Directors Election - December 17, 2008 (tenative)
Club Assemblies - July 30th, 2008 - September 24th, 2008
Alma Business-Of-The-Year Luncheon (TBA)
Thursday - River Valley (Ft. Smith) - Golden Corral, 7 a.m.
Thursday - Van Buren - VB Community Club, noon
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GOALS
Friday - Booneville - First United Methodist Church, noon
Four-Way-Speech Contest deadline - Februrary 1, 2009
Friday - Greenwood - Farmers Bank Means Wilkinson Comm. Ctr. CLUB Our Club’s Total Members who are:
2009-2010 President/Officers Induction Banquet - June 16th, 2009 (tenative) MEMBERSHIP EREY ATTENDANCE PAUL HARRIS Members with:
(Every Rotarian Every Year) PRESIDENTIAL FELLOWS PERFECT
Annual Fund-Raiser (TBA) GIVING CITATION ATTENDANCE