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TOHNIA FIELDS
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A group of Geography students studied the Seven Wonders of the World. At the end of that section, the students were asked to list what they think were conmsidered to be the present Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes: 1) Egypt’s Great Pyramids, 2) Taj Mahal 3) Grand Canyon, 4) Panama Canal, 5) Empire State Building, 6) St. Peter’s Basilica, 7) China’s Great Wall. While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student, a quiet girl, hadn’tturned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The quiet girl replied, “Yes, a little. I couldn’t quite make up my mind because there were so many.” The teacher said “Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help.” The girl hesitated, then read, “I think the Seven Wonders of the World are: 1) To touch, 2) To taste, 3) To see, 4) To hear, 5) To feel, 6) To laugh, 7) And to love Then the room was so full of silence it was deafening! It is far too easy for us to look at the exploits of man and refer to them as “wonders” while we overlook all God has done for us. May we be reminded today of those things which are truly wondrous?
“Well, it’s not as though potential Rotarians look different!” But, you see they are different! Oh, their outer appearance is no different than ours—they wear the same clothing, have the same facial expressions, pretty much walk and weigh the same; mostly speak alike, both in language and in accent; have the same confident gaze. “Well, what’s different about them, then? How can I recognize one when I see one?” Here’s what to look for: 1. Look for a concern for the community. 2. Look for someone more interested in the future than in the past. 3. Look for someone who has more time and energy than is currently useful. 4. Look for someone who has values coincident with our own. People join Rotary for many reasons, but the strongest is that they want to be Rotarians. They want the virtues associated with our organization, and for that reason they accept our rules and internal values. External values, community spirit, desire to “give back,” etc. are also vital. But they can do that in anywhere. How do you recognize potential Rotarians? Look in the mirror, then go out and find your twin. October 24th is the 57th Birthday of the United Nations. Cathrine Dishion, President of the Santa Barbara chapter of the Untied Nations Association will be our speaker on Oct. 23. Ms. Dishion is a Real Estate Mortgage Broker in Santa Barbara. Jim Groessl needs help sorting books and getting them ready to ship to Rick Zander in the Philippians. Please reserve October 26th and give Rick a call at 686-1394 to let him know you can help, if you haven’t already! We are saddened that Ed Herganrather passed away this past week. Ed was a great Rotarian and Individual and will be missed. Deepa Willingham is married to a brilliant man. Dick Willingham presented an excellent program. We can all feel save that we won’t run out of oil in our lifetimes. One more reminder, It is not too late to sign up for the District Conference at Universal Studios October 25-27. Jim Groessl also needs your help if you don’t go to the conference sorting books for the trailer being shipped to Rick Zander. Remember to “Sow the Seeds of Love”. Butch
~ Mark Twain ~ Santa Barbara County Supervisor for the 3rd District Gail Marshall will be discussing general issues about the Santa Ynez Valley. This will be an excellent opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to our first level of government. PLEASE do not refer to the campaign or election. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002 @ 12:10pm
Wednesday Oct. 23, 2002 @ 12:10pm
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