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August 20, 2013
What Does the Symbolic Rotary
Bell Mean to You as a Rotarian?
Rotary historians have written that the 3rd
Rotary Club was the Oakland Club, which
started in 1909. Their sixth President, V. O.
Lawrence was the first Rotarian in history to
inaugurate a system of fines on latecomers
at the weekly luncheons, enriching the club’s
charity funds. From this practice evolved
the birthday fine and bell ringer.
In 1922, U.S. Rotarians organized an
attendance contest; the challenge was that
the losing clubs would join in giving the
winning club a prize. The Rotary Club of New
York City was declared the winner and to them was awarded as a prize a bell
from a popular patrol boat, which was placed on wood that came from HMS
“Victory”, Admiral Nelson’s vessel at the battle of Trafalgar.
August
Walter Munchheimer
Marysville Bounce Back
Creek
24-25 Shady
Weekend Retreat
21
Rotary Board 2013/2014
President
Cindy Seidel
Past President Linda Plummer
President Elect Darin Gale
Vice President Mary Gabel
Secretary
Delilah Ford
Treasurer
Bill Thoms
Membership
Jana McClung
Since then, the bell used in Rotary meetings started to represent, as on the
ships, order, discipline and the time to guide us through the weekly hour and
a half meetings.
Public
Relations
Mark Bradley
Foundation
• The bell informs us with its sound the beginning of the Rotary meeting, at
which time people present should stand, same as at the end, in order to
salute the national and Rotary flags.
Jim Buchan
Laura Nicholson
Community
Service
Joey Crawford
Club Service
Dale Eyeler
Karen Tabler
International
Service
Bill Thoms
Laura Nicholson
New
Generations
Judy Johl
Gerald Odor
Programs
Tom Pelton
Darin Gale
Trainer
Jim Buchan
Fines Master
George Selland
Newsletter
Jim Anderson
Website
Rich Dettmer
Sergeant at
Arms
John English
Yours In Rotary,
Facebook &
Photography
Linda Plummer
Cindy Seidel
Master of
CLUB FUN
Carl Adams
• The gavel symbolizes the authority invested in the Rotarian elected to the
highest position in Rotary, and through him or her, reminds those present
of his or her authority.
• When presidents transmit their positions to their successors at the end of
their mandate, they give the bell their last hit turning the gavel over to their
successor, symbolizing the transfer of authority.
The sound of the bell has the power to charm, to amaze, to warn, to frighten
(when it is rung by George while you are standing), and to lift the spirit (when
someone else is standing). Without the bell present, people fall asleep or
even at times, cause havoc during a meeting because the bell is not there to
represent order and discipline, and to keep them in line.
Now that you have been educated as to the symbolic purpose of the Rotary
Bell at the weekly meetings, I am sure you will find it in your heart to
remember the “Four Way Test” and to NOT EVEN THINK about trying to steal
it, only to bring shame on the Rotary Club of Yuba City.
Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal
of service as a basis of worthy
enterprise and, in particular, to
encourage and foster:
1.The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for
service;
2.High ethical standards in
business and professions, the
recognition of the worthiness
of all useful occupations, and
the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
3.The application of the ideal
of service in each Rotarian’s
personal, business, and community life;
4.The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a
world fellowship of business
and professional persons
united in the ideal of service.
The 4-Way Test
Rotary’s “4-Way Test” was
created by Rotarian Herbert
J. Taylor in 1932 when he
was asked to take charge of
the Chicago based Aluminum
Company, which was facing
bankruptcy. Taylor looked for
a way to save the struggling
company mired in depressioncaused financial difficulties. He
drew up a 24-word code of ethics
for all employees to follow in their
business and professional lives.
The 4-Way Test became the guide
for sales, production, advertising
and all relations with dealers and
customers, and the survival of
the company was credited to this
simple philosophy. The 4-Way
Test was adopted by Rotary
in 1943. The message should
be known and followed by all
Rotarians.
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?
Rotary Notary 08-14-13
Welcome: Our pristine President Cindy is
discovering she presides over a rather rowdy
group.
Sunshine Report: Sleeping sickness has caused
several members to succumb. Victims of the
terrible Trypanosomiasis included Carl A, Mark
B and Crystal M, according to NSA photos of
the club last week. Facing the prospect of severe
fines, a second opinion was offered; much needed
beauty sleep. The somnolent males could use
such a remedy; however Miss M is just divine.
Chicago lawyer Paul P. Harris
Clubs
33,000 clubs in more than 200
countries and geographical areas
Membership
Bellringers
Gerald O seeks sponsors for his ½ marathon in
support of his grandson with muscular dystrophy.
Motto
Service Above Self
RINGaDING Ding
Carl Adams
Mark Bradley
Jeremy Garcia
Crystal Martin
Dave Vaughn
Hands of Hope, according to Joey C, needs the small travel-size toiletries for
homeless folk for the “Item of the Month”.
Master of Un-Fun: Norm J (sing-along-king) reported a barnyard rampage when
trying to get Rotarians to sing “Old MacDonald”. Apparently some primal-animalnature nerve was exposed.
Master of Fun: Carl A interviewed George “G.Q.” Selland. He was a trained Fire
Fighter serving at Walton F.D. for 12 years. Now he peddles “peace-of-mind” and
“possession-protection” as the second generation General of Rose Insurance. His
claim to fame (better-half Shannon gets better-than-half the credit) centers on their
three adult children: a welder, a nurse and a daughter in college. When missing
from Rotary, George is fishing.
Fines & Bell Ringers: George S (bio above) dinged Jeremy G, Mark B and Crystal
M as $100 Bell Ringers. Norm J ponied up $10; Bob S $25; Carl A $40; Gerald O
$20; Patrick M $40 and Jack H $40. Future Rotary meetings will include as guest,
Garda to launder, I mean, deposit the money.
Program: Darin G introduced today’s speaker, Mr. Tom Stallard, a member of the
Woodland City Council and owner of Rose Colored Glass Company. Tom discussed
democracy and the role of local government. He noted that cities are especially
close to the people they serve. City leaders are aware of how budget cuts impact
not only programs or public services, but also personal citizens and friends. City
government is uniquely positioned to advocate for priorities like youth activities,
business amenities, fitness initiatives, and economic development. “The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo.”
“Linking Hands & Hearts in
Service”
Founder
Announcements: Steve K promoted the annual
“Shady Creek Camp Out” for August 24-25.
Families are welcome to help around the
campground, stay for recreation and overnight.
“Engage Rotary, Change Lives”
Bill Short
February 23, 1905, in Chicago,
Illinois, USA
1.2 million men and women
Notable & Quotable:
District Governor
Established
Guests: Bill T invited Anna Romano and Brian J
invited Lisa Jensen-Martin to Rotary because they
take Membership Chairperson Jana M seriously
(who doesn’t). Also Gail C, Ambassador to
Spaniards, introduced exchange student Marcos.
International President
Ron D. Burton
Rotary at a
Glance!
– Desmond Morris
(This may explain that farmstead standoff our song leader suffered over “Old MacDonald”.)
Editor Note: Thanks to Paulla H-M for the factual data that others since stretched and distorted.