Durham Rotary Club Bulletin September 27, 2010
Durham Rotary Club Bulletin September 27, 2010 Durham Rotary Club Bulletin September 27, 2010
Durham Rotary Club Bulletin September 27, 2010 Volume XVIII, Issue 11 ─ www.DurhamRotaryClub.org ─ P.O. Box 51503 ─ Durham, NC 27717 The mission of Rotary International is to support its member clubs in fulfilling the Object of Rotary by: Fostering unity among member clubs; Strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world; Communicating worldwide the work of Rotary; and Providing a system of international administration THE 4-WAY TEST Of the things we think, say or do: 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? 09/27 – Miguel Rubiera, Don Stanger ―Kick-off for the Habitat House Program‖ 10/04 – Adam Eigenrauch “The Emily K Center: A Commitment to Helping Durham Students Achieve Introduction: Gerry Musante 10/09 (Sat) - 2nd Annual Progressive Dinner 10/11 – NO Meeting – Holiday Observance 10/14 (Thu) – “Rotary After Hours” 5-7pm (1116) Broad Street Cafe 10/18 – Board Meeting – 11:30am 10/18 – [Two Topics/Two Speakers] Tom Bonfield – “November Bond Issue” Toby Barfield – “American Red Cross” Introduction: Malcolm White 10/25 – Will Collins, VP, HR and Admin “AW North Carolina” Introduction: Danielle Kaspar 11/01 – Greg Latham, CEO “Innovative Energy Management” Introduction: Carver Weaver 11/08 – Veteran’s Day Program 11/15 – Susan Carroll ―Peace Program‖ Introduction: Malcolm White 11/22 – Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple “Thanksgiving Program” SERVICE SCHEDULE: 09/27 10/04 Musician: V. Simonetti V. Lanier Invocation: Ted Corvette Mark Higgins S-at-Arms: Roy Taylor - Roy Taylor Willie Jude Willie Jude DRC Raffle – The RI Foundation Programs and Projects Contribution: $1/ticket; $5/6 tickets Proceeds: ½ RI Foundation; ½ to Winner 9/20 - $75.00 Winner: Susan Ross The CART Fund (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) 9/20 – $23.25 9/20 ─ ―Equality and American Universities‖ ─ Gene Nichol Professor Gene Nichol, Pres. Newman Aguiar I had to consult Wikipedia to jog my memory of what a litmus test really is outside of the political context that is familiar today. Litmus is a mixture of dyes that when infused into filter paper can be calibrated to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Blue litmus paper turns red under acidic conditions and red litmus paper turns blue under alkaline conditions. As I sat at a back table during Professor Gene Nichol’s presentation to the club, it was interesting watching who was turning red and who was turning blue. Many like me, who didn’t know anything about Professor Nichol may not have seen this coming. President Newman’s introduction, which tracks very closely Nichol’s profile on the UNC Law School website, describes a distinguished career as a constitutional law expert and law dean at both the University of Colorado and UNC with a long trail of awards and publications. When he left his post as law dean at UNC he became President of William and Mary. What the bio doesn’t mention is that his tenure there was the shortest in modern history and how he was forced to resign. With a little Google research you can find all the reasons for his departure including some pretty nasty attacks and his eloquent defense of the actions that he took that put him at odds with some big contributors and politicians in Virginia. The second reason it was hard to see what was coming was that Professor Nichol introduced his topic with self-deprecating humor (he is a former college quarterback now often assumed to have been a defensive lineman.) He also described the actions almost two years ago including the stimulus bill, TARP, and the bailouts of AIG, the banks and auto companies, as radical reactions to a very radical situation when the country faced immense danger. This reaction was bipartisan in the sense that it was recognized and initiated by the Bush administration and shaped and implemented by the Obama administration. Then the Professor began turning the corner and described some puzzlement at other crisis situations that may deserve equal alarm but aren’t generating much response. Over the past few years as Rotarians, our projects in the schools and programs provided by a number of local organizations have given us some direct and personal insight into the struggles many face to get an education and lift themselves out of poverty. But seldom do we get hammered with the slew of statistics offered by Professor Nichol about the magnitude of the problem. His argument is that we have lost our world leadership in health care, a larger and larger percentage of our population is slipping into poverty, economic mobility is disappearing and economic disparity increasing. Nobody’s color was actually changing in the room but it was easy to observe who was providing the professor with rapt attention and who was fidgeting or checking their Blackberrys. I wasn’t unaffected either. In spite of John and Margaret Zenner’s best efforts to persuade me otherwise, I lean to the left on the political spectrum and was proud to see that there are still a few passionate liberals roaming the world armed with intelligence, humor and statistics. Nevertheless, as the political climate gets more partisan and voice is given to extremes of acid and base never anticipated by any litmus test, the simplicity, the beauty and the necessity of the Four Way Test is ever more evident. … ….Submitted by Jay Zenner WELCOME – NEW MEMBER! We welcome the presence and participation of new member, Mark Lazenby, Partner, Hillenby, LLC, Classification: Public Relations presented by sponsor: Bill Stokes at the September 20, 2010 meeting. New Member Orientation – Monday, September 27 – 11:00am From Chrissy Beck – A very special New Member Orientation is scheduled for Monday, September 27 from 11 - 12:15 that will also include 4 other local Rotary clubs for the first time ever! The meeting room is in the Durham Convention/Marriott across the hall from our lunch location. We will finish in plenty of time to join our fellow Rotarians for lunch. Please mark your calendars and RSVP via email to me - Chrissy Beck; chrissymbeck@gmail.com or call me if you have any questions 684-0372 (wk). This is a great time to meet with our local club's leadership and hear how to make the most of investment. See you soon!
<strong>Durham</strong> <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
<strong>Bulletin</strong><br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Volume XVIII, Issue 11 ─ www.<strong>Durham</strong><strong>Rotary</strong><strong>Club</strong>.org ─ P.O. Box 51503 ─ <strong>Durham</strong>, NC <strong>27</strong>717<br />
The mission of <strong>Rotary</strong> International is<br />
to support its member clubs in<br />
fulfilling the Object of <strong>Rotary</strong> by:<br />
Fostering unity among member<br />
clubs;<br />
Strengthening and expanding<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> around the world;<br />
Communicating worldwide the<br />
work of <strong>Rotary</strong>; and<br />
Providing a system of international<br />
administration<br />
THE 4-WAY TEST<br />
Of the things we think, say or do:<br />
1. Is it the TRUTH?<br />
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?<br />
3. Will it build GOODWILL and<br />
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?<br />
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all<br />
concerned?<br />
09/<strong>27</strong> – Miguel Rubiera, Don Stanger<br />
―Kick-off for the Habitat House Program‖<br />
10/04 – Adam Eigenrauch<br />
“The Emily K Center: A Commitment<br />
to Helping <strong>Durham</strong> Students Achieve<br />
Introduction: Gerry Musante<br />
10/09 (Sat) - 2nd Annual Progressive Dinner<br />
10/11 – NO Meeting – Holiday Observance<br />
10/14 (Thu) – “<strong>Rotary</strong> After Hours” 5-7pm<br />
(1116) Broad Street Cafe<br />
10/18 – Board Meeting – 11:30am<br />
10/18 – [Two Topics/Two Speakers]<br />
Tom Bonfield – “November Bond Issue”<br />
Toby Barfield – “American Red Cross”<br />
Introduction: Malcolm White<br />
10/25 – Will Collins, VP, HR and Admin<br />
“AW North Carolina”<br />
Introduction: Danielle Kaspar<br />
11/01 – Greg Latham, CEO<br />
“Innovative Energy Management”<br />
Introduction: Carver Weaver<br />
11/08 – Veteran’s Day Program<br />
11/15 – Susan Carroll<br />
―Peace Program‖<br />
Introduction: Malcolm White<br />
11/22 – Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple<br />
“Thanksgiving Program”<br />
SERVICE SCHEDULE:<br />
09/<strong>27</strong> 10/04<br />
Musician: V. Simonetti V. Lanier<br />
Invocation: Ted Corvette Mark Higgins<br />
S-at-Arms: Roy Taylor - Roy Taylor<br />
Willie Jude Willie Jude<br />
DRC Raffle – The RI Foundation<br />
Programs and Projects<br />
Contribution: $1/ticket; $5/6 tickets<br />
Proceeds: ½ RI Foundation; ½ to Winner<br />
9/20 - $75.00 Winner: Susan Ross<br />
The CART Fund<br />
(Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust)<br />
9/20 – $23.25<br />
9/20 ─ ―Equality and American Universities‖ ─ Gene Nichol<br />
Professor Gene Nichol,<br />
Pres. Newman Aguiar<br />
I had to consult Wikipedia to jog my memory of what a litmus test<br />
really is outside of the political context that is familiar today. Litmus<br />
is a mixture of dyes that when infused into filter paper can be<br />
calibrated to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Blue<br />
litmus paper turns red under acidic conditions and red litmus paper<br />
turns blue under alkaline conditions.<br />
As I sat at a back table during Professor Gene Nichol’s presentation<br />
to the club, it was interesting watching who was turning red and<br />
who was turning blue. Many like me, who didn’t know anything<br />
about Professor Nichol may not have seen this coming. President<br />
Newman’s introduction, which tracks very closely Nichol’s profile<br />
on the UNC Law School website, describes a distinguished career as a constitutional law expert<br />
and law dean at both the University of Colorado and UNC with a long trail of awards and<br />
publications. When he left his post as law dean at UNC he became President of William and<br />
Mary. What the bio doesn’t mention is that his tenure there was the shortest in modern history<br />
and how he was forced to resign. With a little Google research you can find all the reasons for<br />
his departure including some pretty nasty attacks and his eloquent defense of the actions that<br />
he took that put him at odds with some big contributors and politicians in Virginia.<br />
The second reason it was hard to see what was coming was that Professor Nichol introduced<br />
his topic with self-deprecating humor (he is a former college quarterback now often assumed to<br />
have been a defensive lineman.) He also described the actions almost two years ago including<br />
the stimulus bill, TARP, and the bailouts of AIG, the banks and auto companies, as radical<br />
reactions to a very radical situation when the country faced immense danger. This reaction was<br />
bipartisan in the sense that it was recognized and initiated by the Bush administration and<br />
shaped and implemented by the Obama administration.<br />
Then the Professor began turning the corner and described some puzzlement at other crisis<br />
situations that may deserve equal alarm but aren’t generating much response. Over the past<br />
few years as Rotarians, our projects in the schools and programs provided by a number of local<br />
organizations have given us some direct and personal insight into the struggles many face to<br />
get an education and lift themselves out of poverty. But seldom do we get hammered with the<br />
slew of statistics offered by Professor Nichol about the magnitude of the problem. His<br />
argument is that we have lost our world leadership in health care, a larger and larger<br />
percentage of our population is slipping into poverty, economic mobility is disappearing and<br />
economic disparity increasing.<br />
Nobody’s color was actually changing in the room but it was easy to observe who was<br />
providing the professor with rapt attention and who was fidgeting or checking their<br />
Blackberrys. I wasn’t unaffected either. In spite of John and Margaret Zenner’s best efforts to<br />
persuade me otherwise, I lean to the left on the political spectrum and was proud to see that<br />
there are still a few passionate liberals roaming the world armed with intelligence, humor and<br />
statistics.<br />
Nevertheless, as the political climate gets more partisan and voice is given to extremes of acid<br />
and base never anticipated by any litmus test, the simplicity, the beauty and the necessity of the<br />
Four Way Test is ever more evident.<br />
… ….Submitted by Jay Zenner<br />
WELCOME – NEW MEMBER!<br />
We welcome the presence and participation of new member, Mark Lazenby, Partner, Hillenby,<br />
LLC, Classification: Public Relations presented by sponsor: Bill Stokes at the <strong>September</strong> 20, <strong>2010</strong><br />
meeting.<br />
New Member Orientation – Monday, <strong>September</strong> <strong>27</strong> – 11:00am<br />
From Chrissy Beck – A very special New Member Orientation is scheduled for<br />
Monday, <strong>September</strong> <strong>27</strong> from 11 - 12:15 that will also include 4 other local<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> clubs for the first time ever!<br />
The meeting room is in the <strong>Durham</strong> Convention/Marriott across the hall from our<br />
lunch location. We will finish in plenty of time to join our fellow Rotarians for lunch. Please<br />
mark your calendars and RSVP via email to me - Chrissy Beck; chrissymbeck@gmail.com or call<br />
me if you have any questions 684-0372 (wk).<br />
This is a great time to meet with our local club's leadership and hear how to make the most of<br />
investment. See you soon!
<strong>September</strong> — New Generations Month www.rotary.org<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> and social networking<br />
Rotarians help provide service through fellowship, and social networking is one of the<br />
many ways Rotarians are connecting online. Visit <strong>Rotary</strong> International's official social<br />
networking pages and join the conversation.<br />
Facebook ─ See who some of the thousands of fans are on RI's<br />
official Facebook page. You'll find links to RI news stories and<br />
videos as well as comments and discussions.<br />
Official <strong>Rotary</strong> International Facebook page<br />
End Polio Now - Join The <strong>Rotary</strong> Foundation of RI's End Polio Now cause<br />
page on Facebook. You can make a donation to support polio eradication,<br />
invite others to be a part of the cause, and keep track of how many people<br />
you've recruited.<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> Centers - Connect with <strong>Rotary</strong> World Peace Fellows, who promote<br />
national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of<br />
conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities.<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> World Peace Fellowships - Join this Facebook cause page to help<br />
provide educational opportunities for those interested in studying peace<br />
building and conflict resolution<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> Foundation alumni - Read about <strong>Rotary</strong> Foundation alumni on their<br />
official Facebook page and connect with alumni from around the world<br />
Twitter ─ Use this microblogging site to keep in touch and upto-date<br />
with other Rotarians and friends of Rotarians.<br />
Official <strong>Rotary</strong> International Twitter page<br />
Rotaract Twitter page End Polio Now Twitter page<br />
LinkedIn ─ Network with other Rotarians and friends of <strong>Rotary</strong>,<br />
and see who they're connected to. LinkedIn is a professionally<br />
oriented social network that can help you share your knowledge and<br />
expertise.<br />
RI LinkedIn groups include the following:<br />
Official <strong>Rotary</strong> International LinkedIn group<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> Foundation alumni<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> International Youth Exchange<br />
Flickr ─ Add your photo of a <strong>Rotary</strong> event to the RI Flickr group<br />
pool, and your photo may be selected for Interactive. Be sure to<br />
include your full name, club or other <strong>Rotary</strong> affiliation, and a brief<br />
caption. Note that by adding your photo to the RI Flickr group pool, you<br />
consent to its use by RI.<br />
Official <strong>Rotary</strong> Flickr group pool<br />
YouTube ─ <strong>Rotary</strong> International has its own channel on YouTube that<br />
offers video content to those interested in <strong>Rotary</strong>. The YouTube channel supplements<br />
video on <strong>Rotary</strong>'s website by providing Rotarians the means of embedding video onto<br />
their own sites. Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors are encouraged to select from a<br />
growing collection of pieces from RVM: The Rotarian Video Magazine and from Humanity<br />
in Motion public service announcements. In addition, the YouTube channel allows you<br />
to be notified about new videos, and viewers can comment on the videos.<br />
Make your website more dynamic and read “Embedding videos from RI's YouTube<br />
channel.”<br />
Note: These social networking sites are not owned by <strong>Rotary</strong> International, and RI is not responsible<br />
for the comments of others on these sites. To participate, you must join each of the social networks<br />
individually. On social networking sites, there are several pages titled "<strong>Rotary</strong>" that are not affiliated<br />
with <strong>Rotary</strong> International or the <strong>Rotary</strong> Foundation. Only the pages or groups in which RI officially<br />
participates are listed here.<br />
<strong>Durham</strong> <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Club</strong> FACEBOOK Link<br />
Click on the website link on the bulletin header. In the left pane of the website is a<br />
Facebook link. Click on the button and it will take you to the club’s Facebook page.<br />
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS<br />
01 Vandana Dake 12 J. Slade Crumpton 26 Monica Barnes<br />
03 Dan Hill 12 John Wood 26 Miguel Rubiera<br />
05 Arles Taylor 13 Arlene Diosegy <strong>27</strong> Kristen Greenaway<br />
06 Tom Krakauer 14 Jose Solera 28 Willie Lee Jude<br />
08 Phail Wynn 18 Ben Blankenship 28 Malcolm White<br />
10 Carl Webb 19 Randall McLeod 29 Shelly Green<br />
11 Charlie Nelms 19 Bill Shore<br />
12 Teri Canada 23 Ken Kernodle<br />
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS REPORT – 09/20<br />
Speaker: Gene Nichol<br />
Visiting Rotarians:<br />
Keri Steigler – Wake Forest<br />
Dallas Stallings – Winchester, VA<br />
Guests of Members:<br />
Ann-Louise Aguiar ……………. Newman Aguiar<br />
Anita Walton …………..…….. Newman Aguiar<br />
Leah Bergman …………….……….…… Guy Solie<br />
Christopher Guttentag ………….. Sam Miglarese<br />
Proposed Member ─ 1 ST Posting<br />
Stuart A. Marks, Researcher/Writer/Consultant<br />
Classification: Independent Scholar<br />
Sponsor: Ken Lundstrom<br />
Proposed Members – 2 ND Posting<br />
Deana A. Labriola, Ward and Smith, P.A.<br />
Classification: Attorney, Sponsor: Arthur Rogers<br />
Courtney James, Urban <strong>Durham</strong> Realty<br />
Owner/Broker in Charge<br />
Classification: Realty, Sponsor: Carver Weaver<br />
Jodee Ann Nimerichter, American Dance Festival<br />
Co-Director, Classification: Arts Administration<br />
Sponsor: Pamela Green<br />
Robinson O. Everett, Jr.,<br />
Triple E Apartment Management (“TEAM”), Inc.<br />
CEO & President<br />
Classification: Realty Management<br />
Sponsor: Guy Solie<br />
Proposed Members ─ Pending<br />
James (Jim) Sorgi (Member North <strong>Durham</strong>),<br />
President, The Sorgi Insurance Agency,<br />
Classification: Insurance, Sponsor: Seth Jernigan<br />
Willis „Bill‟ Whichard, Moore & Van Allen<br />
Classification: Attorney, Sponsor: Susan Ross<br />
<strong>2010</strong>-2011 ROTARY LEADERSHIP<br />
RI President: Ray Klinginsmith<br />
District Governor: Serge Dihoff<br />
ADG-Area 7: Lori Barbier<br />
<strong>2010</strong>-2011 <strong>Club</strong> Officers<br />
President: Newman Aguiar<br />
Immediate Past President: Sam Miglarese<br />
President-Elect: Arthur Rogers<br />
Vice President: Don Stanger<br />
Secretary: Jay Zenner<br />
Treasurer: Rick Jorgensen<br />
Sergeant-at-Arms:<br />
<strong>2010</strong>-2013 Board of Directors<br />
Andy Barada 6/2011<br />
Jim Brame 6/2011<br />
Ruth Dzau 6/2011<br />
Anna Jones 6/2012<br />
Carver Weaver 6/2012<br />
Malcolm White 6/2012<br />
Robert Gutman 6/2013<br />
Sylvia Le Goff 6/2013<br />
Michael Palmer 6/2013<br />
Media Contact<br />
Susan Ross<br />
<strong>Club</strong> Website Masters:<br />
Newman Aguiar, Designer<br />
Jay Zenner, Weekly Updates<br />
Executive Secretary: Bernadette Jones<br />
BjonesDur<strong>Rotary</strong>@nc.rr.com<br />
Phone/Fax: 919-493-22<strong>27</strong>
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