First Newsletter:
This weekly dissertation is to become a newsletter/bulletin. We'll start with the first step, and stumble along hopefully one foot in front of the other. One step will include developing a format and a template into which we can insert articles, photos, etc. Isn't it exciting starting something absolutely from scratch. Wheeeeee. Of course we're going to screw up, and of course we will improve. It'll be a good ride, I promise.This week, we'd like you to help us have a name: some that may not work are "The Bladder," "The Fishwrap," "The Round file," and others you can dredge up to get your imagination raging. One I like is "The Meridian Effect." Which is whatever it is that makes tornadoes, hurricanes, toilet bowls and T-posts spin counter-clockwise North of the Equator (next time you drive in a T-post note that during the first two or three whacks the darn thing tries to spin counter-clockwise). Why I like the name: It is rotational; think Rotary. Get it?! And it's International. It's everywhere. You'll think of us every time you see something spin. You'll probably start stirring your coffee to match the meridian effect. And lastly does the sugar stir in quicker with or against the meridian effect?????

Article:
Thanks Carole McWilliams!!! Great article on our Polio Awareness Day, October 24. President Katie has been setting out donation jars all over the valley. Thanks Katie. And remember we'll be ringing bells Saturday the 24th. Ring out Polio!!!

Another Article:
Our web page: prvcrotary.blogspot.com now has a page entitled : "Scrapbook." Katie will be training Carole and Ottie on putting files into/onto the scrapbook just like a regular scrapbook like we're all used to. My first will be pictures from our first Christmas gift exchange. Remember Roy in that hat: "if I'm under this hat it must be a Christmas party that I'm at." What a hoot!Another Article:We encourage articles from our members!!! They have to be less offensive than my articles. Try to avoid politics and religion. Humor is encouraged. Everything goes: happiest things, show and tell, family bragging, visions, future plans. anything. Why not??? We're Rotary, and we are interested. And we are interesting.

Gleefully brought to you by your PR Committee. Yippee!

World Polio Day

October 24th is World Polio Day.

In observation of this International Awareness Day, Pine River Valley Centennial Rotary & the 3 Durango Rotary Clubs will set up donation jars around the county for the week preceeding October 24th. On Saturday, we will participate in Bell Ringing to raise funds as well as public awareness of our worldwide effort to eradicate polio.

Club Leadership Review - October 14th

We will meet again at Rick & Becky Smith's house on October 14th for our 1st quarterly review. Please make sure to SAVE THIS DATE as we need input from all club members.

Highway Clean up

Wednesday, October 7th will be our Annual Highway Clean up event followed by a complimentary dinner at Blissful Catering. A prize will be awarded to the Rotarian that finds the most unique piece of trash.

SAVE THE DATE! June 27th

PRVC Rotary Build Day with Habitat for Humanity. 9:00 a.m. at Fox Farm Village in Bayfield. Our day of service will be followed by new Officer Induction at Dan & Cyndee Ford's house. This is a family event and we encourage you all to bring your spouse with you.

District Leadership Seminar

The DLS was held on May 2nd and attended on behalf of the Club by Katie. This was a great opportunity to meet with other Rotary Leaders in our district and learn more about the roles and responsibilities of our Officers and Committees. This information will be shared at the PRVC Rotary Annual Meeting on May 13th.

PETS

Becky, Rick, And Katie attended this information filled convention in Denver and returned with a wealth of knowledge. A Club Leaership plan is being established for our Club. Stayed tuned for more details.