President Adam Manning welcomed everyone to the Centerville Rotary Club and led reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Brian Hayes provided the prayer.
Today’s quote provided by Don Overly: "Light tomorrow with today." Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Today’s Announcements:
- Thanks to today’s greeters Gina Smith and Dale Berry.
- Welcome today’s guest: Sofie Ameloot’s daughter, Noë.
- Tonight is the Centerville Rotary Dayton Dragons game.
- This Saturday was the Summer Reading kickoff at Schoolhouse Park, 1-4 pm, with performances by the Cincinnati Circus Company. All ages are welcome.
- June 1 is the District Membership Meeting (Zoom) see below.
- It’s time to nominate a Rotarian of the Year. Fill out the nomination form and return to Adam by June 4. Want to see who has received this award in the past? Visit the Club website HERE.
- Frank P reminded all that next Tuesday is the monthly Rotary Coffee Club, 7:30 am at ContempoRoast. Also, the Optimist Golf Outing is Monday, July 13 at Sycamore Country Club, and we sponsored a foursome to play. Let him know if you’d like to play.
- Bill M announced the next Litter Pickup is June 20, beginning 8 am at Yankee Trace, fun discovering hidden trash gems, and done by noon.
- Brad T said all 10 students and parents (30 total) will be here on June 18.
- Adam shared some photos Chuck King shared while he and Elaine were on vacation in Charlevoix Michigan and Mackinac Island:
Happy Bucks this quarter will be donated to Operation Warm, providing winter coats to children in need in partnership with Hannah’s Treasure Chest.
Pat Beckel was our Sergeant at Arms with assistance by Brian Hayes.
Happy Bucks were generously given for:
- Pat B was happy to be going golfing while his son takes over at the Humidor.
- Adam M was looking forward to the Dragons game.
- Wyatt T gave a tardy $5.
- Brian S is going to Budapest to visit his brother-in-law, so will be missing the next 2 weeks.
- Frank P had a successful pig roast Saturday, fed 90 people at his grandson’s birthday.
- Dan J shared his daughter, Julia was in the top three of the library note card design contest, but didn’t win. Thanks to all who voted!
- Jeff S shared about his church group that meets weekly. He was to be in the “hot seat” this week where they ask him questions, but he got out of it by inviting them to the Dragon’s game.
- Lee H gave a Farm Report on another local farm: Hill Heritage Farm, which is an 8-acre, fiber sheep farm (also alpaca), located in Hamilton. They also collaborate with Miami University and sell pellets made from the waste as a fertilizer.
- Jim H for Operation Warm.
- Socks was happy.
- Mark K for the good weather, and prayers for the family of NASCAR driver, Kyle Bush.
- Brad T shared when Brit and Molly’s ceramic studio first opened, they did a class for family. This past week Brad got his completed piece back and feel’s he has a real future in ceramics ;-)
- Lisa GM shared the price of winter coats for Operation Warm is going down a bit this year, which will help us purchase more. Andy & Elmer books were distributed last week, and were very well received.
- Carol K was happy.
- Gina S was happy to be in the same state as her son last weekend, but didn’t see him in person. She did, however, see him on TV when his car caught on fire. Fortunately all individuals are safe.
- Noë A was happy her summer break started and excited to not deal with children for a few months.
- Sofie A was happy Noë is home.
- Harvey S for the sun today.
- Elda GG for Noë, and said the woman driving people from the parking lot today shared that her son previously received a scholarship from our club.
- Ron H for Operation Warm.
- Brad H for attending 15 graduations and hosting 1. Sofie had successful shoulder surgery, Bella’s last day of school was Thursday and Caleb’s CHS baseball team was playing in the State district final tonight.
Pat Beckel was our speaker today sharing about professionalism and community leadership.
He has been meeting with a group of young professionals helping give them advice. He shared thoughts with us on what it takes to be a community leader and stay professional.
- Consistency: Always be consistent with how you work and live your life
- Introduce yourself: You have 10 seconds; after that, they stop listening
- Have your elevator speech down: It is more than just about your business. Have it planned/memorized so there are no pauses, um’s, ah’s. What sets you apart? Why are you different? What do you bring to the table? Have a hook at the end so they ask a question. Mark K and Dan J gave theirs as examples.
- Integrity: If you say you’ll do something, do it. Own your mistakes and hold yourself accountable.
- Define you character: Be the one others can turn to. We’re not better than others; recognize what others have gone through and learn from them.
Rotarians demonstrate community leadership and professionalism but also do things for others. You become a Rotarian because you want to help others in the community. When out in the community, you’re representing Rotary.
When in a meeting, be the one doing all the listening and be cognizant of how you interact with others in the room. Read the room and adjust what you say to keep people engages.
How you handle yourself is important. Try to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, so you have a better understanding of what they are going through. Maintain empathy and understanding with others.
Pat shared a story about an experience that changed his life when he was in his 20’s. Representative Hobson strongly suggested he volunteer at the Interfaith Hospitality Network (homeless shelter) every Thursday, 6pm-6am. The people he interacted with taught him more about himself, when he thought he would be teaching them. It changed who he was as he became more empathetic toward others.
Pat discovered as a leader, you can help solve people’s problems, especially when following the plan outlined above.
