Thanks to our club historian, Roy Rom, for a quick look into what has made our club the best! Here's a peek:

Oct. 21, 1952 [ 50 years ago] The Fellowship committee will set up 12 tables at the next meeting, one for each month of the year. Rotarians will sit at the table according to the month they were born. This way each member will develop a better acquaintance with those having the same birth month. [Club membership was about 110 that year]

Oct. 25, 1962 [40 years ago]
The Youth Committee will sponsor a special father and sons meeting. "Too often we neglect our sons in the interest of others. If you only have daughters, you can come to the meeting and look over the
field and get a line on future prospects." Tom Jefferson was in charge of the event. He urged Rotarians to notify him of the number of guests each memeber brought. thus avoiding the embarrassment of not having enough food for all.

Sept 26: ROD Jim Boyd introduced Jan Holden, Ed.D., who discussed how near death experiences transform people in very constructive ways.Reports from people who've had such experiences seem to indicate that we are spiritual beings having a physical experience. 10-40% of people who are resusicated report having a near death experience, such as a floating sensation, out of body state, ability to see thru physical objects, 360 degree vision, a lighted tunnel, reunions with deceased loved ones,etc. During a near death experience, as people review the events of their lives, they report being able to feel the event both from their perspective and from the perspective of those who are at the receiving end of every action. Feeling one's actions as both the doer and the receiver can change the personality, values, behavior, and spirituality of those who have such near death experiences.

Oct 3: ROD Bucky Jones introduced Dr. Benjamin Akande
Dean, School of Business and Technology, Webster University, who spoke of his 23-year journey across America. He has been seeking understanding of what makes this "God's Own Country," and found one answer in the television program Sesame Street: "Life is not about how different we are, but the differences we can make." Thank you, Dr. Akande, for reminding us all how blessed we are.

October 3: Dr. Benjamin Akande
Dean, School of Business and Technology, Webster University.

October 10: To be announced.

October 17: Honorable Mike Beebe, State Senator from Searcy and Attorney General elect.

October 24: Honorable Jimmie Lou Fisher, State Treasurer of Arkansas and nominee for Governor.

October 31: Honorable David Pryor, U.S. Senator from Arkansas - retired.

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Youth Exchange needs beds! We need host families for October 25...just one night. Contact Yumi to host a student and all the details.