September…New Generations Month September is New Generations Month. Rotary clubs of the world give special emphasis to the many Rotary-sponsored programs that serve children and young people. During this month, many clubs give increased attention to Youth Exchange activities. Interact: Interact, a Rotary-sponsored youth service club, was launched by the RI Board of Directors in 1962. The first Interact Club was established by the Rotary Club of Melbourne, Florida, USA. Interact Clubs provide opportunities for boys and girls of secondary school age to work together in a world fellowship of service and international understanding. The term “Interact” is derived from “inter,” for international, and “act,” for action. Every Interact Club must be sponsored and supervised by a Rotary Club and must plan annual projects of service to its school, community and in the world. Today, there are more than 11,920 Interact clubs with 274,160 members in over 100 countries. Interactors develop skills in leadership and attain practical experience in conducting service projects, thereby learning the satisfaction that comes from serving others. A major goal of Interact is to provide opportunities for young people to create greater understanding and goodwill with youth throughout the world. --The ABC’s of Rotary The Vinita Rotary Club is currently giving consideration to sponsoring an Interact Club at Vinita High School. Would you be willing to share your time as a Rotary Leader/Mentor for the Interact Club?
The Vinitian
Vinita, Oklahoma
Club #2502
OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
President-Elect Brenda Robison
Secretary Amy DeVore
Treasurer Linda Scott
Sergeant at Arms Bob Young
Past-President Rod Couch
Foundation Bud Ronsse
Club Service Joe Gardner
Public Relations Angela Martin
Club Administration Jim Sellers
Membership Dr. Jimmie Ownbey
September 16, 2009
Catered by
Golden Spike
Rotarian of the Day…Jack Luginbuel
Jack joined the Vinita Rotary Club in 1964 and has been a member the past 45 years. He is the owner of Luginbuel Funeral Home as well as funeral homes in Nowata, Bartlesville, Grove, Jay and Langley. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church and served as Chairman of the Trustees for many years. He is a past president of the Vinita Rotary Club, a past president of the Vinita Chamber of Commerce, is Chairman of the Craig County Healthcare Foundation, a trustee for the Cleora Emergency Medical Services Trust and is a member of the Board of Directors for Home of Hope.
Jack is a graduate of Vinita High School, the University of Oklahoma, and the Dallas Mortuary School. He and his wife Lois have two children, Sheila Dills of Tulsa and David Luginbuel of Bartlesville and one granddaughter, Miss Annie Dills of Tulsa. Since Jack has a small family he counts all of his friends as family.
Today’s Program
Wayne Blackmon
“Healing Waters” Program Update
Rotarian of the Day Schedule
September
23 Len Dalquest
30 Joe Gardner
Spotlight on SERVICE…Hornet’s Nest
In 1993, the Vinita Rotary Club, along with other civic organizations and community members, helped in building the Hornet’s Nest Playground, located at Hall-Halsell Elementary School in Vinita. This is a community playground, and remains today as a fun place for children to play.
Each year, our Club schedules 1-2 “work days” to focus on maintenance of the Hornet’s Nest Playground. This day includes any repairs, painting, sealing, etc. that might need to be done, as well as replacing the safety materials beneath the swings and equipment. In 2008, we also purchased security cameras for the playground and surrounding area.
Yes, the “work days” are hard work, but we always have a fun time. And the rewards of having a fun, safe place for children to play are well worth the effort!
If you’ve never seen the gigantic wooden Hornet’s Nest Playground, or if it’s been awhile since you drove by, take a drive down W. Halsell Street in Vinita and see what it’s all about. It remains an icon in our community!
Hornet’s Nest Work Day 2008
(photos by Angela Martin)
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