Vinita Rotary Club Bulletin July 21, 2010

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The Vinitian Chartered 1919 Vinita, Oklahoma District 6110 Club #2502 www.VinitaRotary.org President Rod Couch President-Elect Terry Shambles Secretary Amy DeVore Treasurer Linda Scott Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Young Past President Dr Bob Green Foundation Bud Ronsse Club Service Joe Gardner Public Relations Angela Martin Club Administration Jim Sellers Membership Dr Jimmie Ownbey Webmaster David Elliott Catered by "Clanton's Cafe"

Today's Program Wallace A. Williams District Governor 2010-2011 Rotary International District 6110 Wallace A. Williams grew up in Colquitt, GA and graduated from Bethel High School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Savannah State College, Savannah, Georgia receiving a BS in Chemistry. He did graduate work at Georgia State University and the University of Phoenix where he received a MA in Organizational Management.     Wallace served in the United States Army with a tour of duty in Vietnam. Upon completion of his military service he was employed by Kraft Foods in Decatur, Georgia. This launched a thirty six year career in food manufacturing. He has held numerous management positions in Decatur, GA, Springfield, MO and Tulsa, OK retiring from the Bama Companies, Inc. in 2005. Wallace believes in being actively involved in his community. He has served with the following organizations: Youth Services of Tulsa, Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, Tulsa Partners Inc. and Board Chair of Metropolitan Tulsa Urban League. He is a member Class 25 of Leadership Tulsa where he served as Class Marshall. He is a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church where he serves as Chairman of the Deacon Board, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent and President of the Brotherhood ministry. Wallace began his Rotary service as a charter member of the Rotary Club of North Tulsa. He has served as President, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Board Chair. He is currently serving District Governor of District 6110. Wallace's love for Rotary has inspired him to attend the RI conventions. He says that he looks forward to meeting and interacting with fellow Rotarians from around the world. Wallace and his wife Anne have been married for 36 years and have two adult sons and a daughter-in-law. ___________________________

Rotarian of the Day Schedule July 2010 28 Amy DeVore August 2010 4 Merle Dixon 11 Lowell Hatcher 18 District Governor 25 No Meeting - Rodeo Parade  Happy Birthday! Kelli Boland‚ July 23

Vinita Rotary Club 2010- 2011 Officers   photo by Denton Thomason Vinita Daily Journal   Officers for the Vinita Rotary Club for the 2010-2011 year include: front row, from left, Bob Young, Sergeant-at-Arms, Terry Shambles, President-Elect, Angela Martin, Public Relations Director, Linda Scott, Club Treasurer, Joe Gardner, Club Service Director. Back row: Rod Couch, Club President, Bob Green, Past-President, Jim Sellers, Club Administration Director, and Jimmie Ownbey, Club Membership Director. Not pictured are: Amy DeVore, Club Secretary, Bud Ronsse, Club Rotary Foundation Chair, and David Elliott, Club Webmaster.

The RI President and SERVICE . . . "We must look beyond our own parish pump. . . . We must look beyond our own home and our own community. We must look beyond our own needs, and we must be aware that ours is only one community, of one country, of the many communities and countries in this world"!                              --Former (2009-10) RI President John Kenny   Spotlight on SERVICE . . . Each week I will be highlighting a committee or service opportunity for our Club. Be sure and see Rod to sign up! Service Above Self

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