The Spokesman. Rotary Club of High Point Thursday 12:00 Noon 800 Country Club Drive

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1 The Spokesman PROGRAM: Larry W. Cates TOPIC: Suspicion & Sacrifice: High Point During WWI Introduction: Mary Sizemore Invocation: Rudy Hinnant Sergeant-At-Arms: Patrick Harman & Tim Mabe Greeters: Dwight Shaw & Mary Sizemore Nov. 6, 2017 Rotary Club of High Point Thursday 12:00 Noon 800 Country Club Drive Rotary Zone 33 Rotary District 7690 Rotary Club # 6062 Web: (club) (district) (int l) This Week at Rotary..... Suspicion and Sacrifice: High Point During World War I 2017 marks the centennial of America's entry into World War I. Discover the surprising facts about High Point's mobilization. The war effort brought out valor, thrift and self-sacrifice among those who remained at home, but it also agitated suspicions and tensions among various social groups, dampened free speech, and involved a great deal of propaganda and lock-step regimentation. High Point's experience was similar to that of the nation at large. Larry W. Cates is assistant librarian in the Heritage Research Center of the High Point Public Library and an editor, writer and speaker with twenty-eight years of experience in the genealogical field. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A.) and UNC-Greensboro (MLIS), he is past editor of the North Carolina Genealogical Journal and the recipient of the National Genealogical Society's 2017 Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship. Last Week at Rotary....We were back in our regular meeting space this week, greeted by Barry Nelson & Monica Peters, met at the table by Sergeants at Arms Wanda Stewart & James Cumby, serenaded by Keith Byrd, and as always fed well by the HPCC staff. President Tammy Childress called us to order and stepped in to offer the Invocation. We welcomed one guest this week (Did not get the name). Our Moment of History told the story of the Iron Lung and Rotary Club of High Point s involvement in creating access to the respiratory machine by purchasing the truck that got the machine any and everywhere it needed to be. Thanks Kem Ellis for these wonderful moments and to Dave McCoy for lending his voice, this week. The Queen of Hearts took another week off but there were still plenty of announcements We have Hedgecock House until November 16 th to get our poinsettia orders in. That same date, we want to see you at Rotary after Hours after which volunteers will head to Publix to start setting up this year s structure for Designs to Stop Hunger. Volunteer hours are being split this year and more of us are still needed for either Thursday Night or Friday morning. We received updates on this year s Family of Rotary Event and the Thanksgiving program. Finally, Leigh Ann Kasais has us thinking about Bell Ringing, this year for the Salvation Army s Kettle Drive. It looks like another great season of giving and sharing for our Club! George White was back and received a special gift: an unmarked beer sample from his uncle Paul Green after Jim Armstrong made a trip east. We ll have to wait to see what kind of beer/ale it was? We hope George and all of you had a great weekend. Herman Hunter announced our speakers this week and we got an update on the Richfork Preserve Project in High Point. It looks like the project will see completion and open in Marie Poteat of the Guilford County Parks and Recreation Commission says the key for people who have believed in this project since its inception over a decade ago was: We didn t give up, we dug in. The new plan calls for family style bicycling and affords safety and privacy for neighbors. Ben Briggs of the High Point Preservation Society was also on the program to discuss the project. He says while the County will maintain ownership of the property the Preservation Society will be able to raise funds to maintain the buildings and land. That includes the old Hedgecock Farm. The good news is that the farm space may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Properties. We ll be watching and keep you updated on the progress. (Our Very Congenial President Tammy Childress Acknowledging Someone in the Room Last Week) ACTION NEEDED Rotary After Hours Reservations Rotary Thanksgiving Reservations Design to Fight Hunger Build Volunteer Poinsettia Order

2 The Rotary Club of High Point 2017 THANKSGIVING PROGRAM Sponsored By Dr. Nido Qubein and the Qubein Foundation Get Your TICKETS Early Tuesday, November 21st 11:30 til 1:30 High Point Country Club at Emerywood $ 19 Guests $ 5 Rotarians Karen Jacobsen Hall Of Fame Gold Medalist, Author, and Speaker Mike Schlappi Mike Schlappi, Hall of Fame Gold Medalist, Author of SHOT HAPPENS, Professional Speaker, Husband and Father of five, will inspire you with some workable strategies, tools, and mindsets that can be used to enrich your life. His personal experiences with nurses, doctors and therapists not only saved his life, but pointed him to a career in healthcare. He earned his MBA from Arizona State University with an emphasis in healthcare administration and was the Director of Rehabilitation for Intermountain Healthcare in Utah for ten years. Mike has degrees in financial planning and finance from Brigham Young University and has earned his life, health, and Series 7 Licenses. A story that began with a tragic accident has evolved into a lifetime of lessons and victories. Nov. 16th Rotary After Hours 5:30-7:30 String & Splinter Nov. 21st Tuesday THANKSGIVING PROGRAM COMING ATTRACTIONS Nov. 23rd NO MEETING THANKSGIVING DAY Nov. 30th Ken Morgan Rotary Foundation Celebration

3 MAKE UP OPPORTUNITIES Monday Furnitureland - String & Splinter 12 noon Greensboro-Crescent-Realtor Assoc. 12:30 pm Tuesday GSO-Airport-Cardinal Club 7:00 am HP Triad String & Splinter 12 noon Asheboro Pinewood C.C. 12 noon Lexington YMCA 12:15 pm Guilford Weir Jordan House 12:30 pm W-S Benton Convention Center 12:30 pm Jamestown Jamestown Town Hall 6:00 pm Wednesday Kernersville First Christian Church 7:00 am Archdale-Trinity Guil-Rand Fire Dept 12 noon Thomasville Woman s Club 12:05 pm Asheboro Randolph AVS Catering Banquet Center 12 noon Greensboro-Coliseum Sp. EventsCtr 12:30 pm Thursday Greensboro-Gate City-O Henry Hotel 7:00 am W-S Stratford Forsyth C.C. 12:30 pm Friday GSO Summit-Starmount Forest CC 12:30 pm W-S Reynolda Forsyth C.C. 12:30 pm PIGSKIN PICK UPDATE The battle remains tight after week nine of picking. The updated leader board as of Sunday, Nov 5th is Correct Picks Kem McAllister Clark Pierce 73 Correct Picks Wil Elder George White 72 Correct Picks Joel Gentry 69 Correct Picks Mark Pierce Absences For The Meeting of 11/2/17 Atkinson J. Baker Bowman R. Brown Bulmer Bunch F. Clodfelter M. Clodfelter Conley Draelos Dunbar Faucette Freeze Fuller Godwin Harris Harriss Heavner Holmes Hoskins Ilderton B. Jackson Johnson Lackey Lessard Mabe Maille Miller Montgomery P. Morgan Parrish Patterson M. Pierce Pritchett Ragan Robinson Smith Webster Whitley Williams Youngblood (L) BRING A FRIEND TO BBQ: Patterson 10/20 Ragan 10/20 Smith 10/20 Stewart 10/20 BBQ Mtg: Bowman 9/12 Holmes 9/12 DG Mtg: Lessard 9/21 CLUB of HIGH POINT Officers, Boards, Committees President Tammy Childress President Elect Vice President Secretary Jeff Fuller Steve Ilderton Kem Ellis Treasurer Ken Esposito Immediate Past President Stan Godwin Executive Secretary David McCoy Sergeant-At-Arms Amy West District Liaison David McCoy Membership Retention George White Special Recognitions D. Shaw, K. McAllister, J. Anderson, J. Gentry Family of Rotary Sharon Smith New Comer's Committee George White Blue Badge Administration George White Football Pool Master David Pritchett Rotary History David Wall Birthday Cards Nancy Bowman Membership Recruitment Wil Elder Classification Monica Peters Orientation Robert Hoskins Attendance Kem Ellis Social Events Wil Elder Club Public Relations Mary Sizemore Spokesman Newsletter Mark Pierce Website Development Dave McCoy Facebook Carol Hughes Press Releases Kem Ellis Club Administration Mark Pierce/ A. Maille Anniversary Celebration Mark Pierce District Conf. Contacts T. Childress/ J. Fuller Youth Services Kai Robinson/ R. Kerr Interact Wanda Stewart, Keith Curlee RYLA Julie Muenzner Local Scholarships Brian Bunch School/Student Relations Greg Suire/Carol Hughes Job Shadowing Wanda Stewart Children's Christmas Party Jeff Fuller Youth Service Chair John Curcio Community Srvc Projects Joel Campbell Literacy (Read-A-Thon) Mary Sizemore Concern For The Elderly Steve Ilderton Salvation Army Bell Ringing Leigh Anne Kasias Service Projects Fundraising Projects BBQ & Auction Poinsettia Sale Golf Tournament ACC Day Allocations Foundation & Inter. Srv. Polio Plus District Grants Programs Make Ups For the Week 11/2/17 Furnitureland Rotary: Campbell 10/30 New Member Orientation: Maille 9/28 Board Mtg.: Ilderton 7/10 Pierce 5/8 Gene Williams Jordan Lessard Stan Godwin/ G. White Greg Suire Tyler Adamson Nancy Bowman Joel Gentry Don Shaw R. Ragan/ D. McCoy Mark Pierce Tom Blount Mobile Meals: Lackey 10/26 Dist Conf. Fuller 5/8 Dist Assembly: Godwin 5/5 Intl. Conv.: Harriss 6/10 E-Club: Miller 11/2

4 10th Annual CHRISTMAS SHOP EARLY! The Rotary Club of High Point is selling beautiful red and white Poinsettias from a local nursery grower. We are currently accepting orders for pick up on Thursday, December 7 th between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the High Point Country Club. HIGH POINT COOK BOOKS Order Deadline is Thursday, November 16th Just $10 Thank You good friend and former Otteray Neighbor Carol Hughes for pinch hitting while Lesa and I went to the beach with some friends. Her shopping was better than my golf I can assure you! GONE FISHING Jim Armstrong Giving George White A Cold One At Rotary? Have to Read the Spokesman To See What Was Up! The Rotary History Segment Last Week Focused on Our Club s Gift of an Iron Lung to Serve the Triad! Support The Concerts & Food Drives That Our Club s Design to Fight Hunger Promotes And You Support the Local Salvation Army DESIGN TO FIGHT HUNGER BUILD AT PUBLIX ON NORTH MAIN STREET Thursday, Nov. 16th 8 p.m. 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17th 7 a.m. Noon FEAST OF CARING Thursday, Nov. 9th 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Benefitting Open Door Ministries FIGHTING HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS Details at or see Don Shaw

5 Happy Birthday celebrations Happy Anniversary Club Anniversary Bill Kester, Jr. Phil Morgan Parks Freeze Sunday, Nov. 5th Wed., Nov. 8th Thurs., Nov. 9th Keith Byrd David Burapavong 2 Yrs. Nov. 5th 20 Yrs. Nov. 6th A Very Busy Day at Rotary for News: Carl & Caryn George & Patty Wright McLarty 40 Years 56 years Mon. Nov 6th Sat. Nov. 11th Wanda Stewart Leigh Anne Kasias Kent Crawford Ron Ragan 20 Yrs. Nov. 6th 4 Yrs. Nov. 9th Marie Poteat Addressed the Club Thursday John Anderson David McCoy Greg Suire She Was Joined By Benjamin Briggs Herman Hunter President Tammy Childress Wil Elder If you missed the meeting, read the Spokesman to catch up on the news! Happy Veterans Day: Saturday, November 11th A BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO ALL OUR VETS!