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Rotary
Club of Eugene Delta
Club Leaders Letter from President Cherie Curzon
Charon Curzon Dear Deltarians:
President
This has been another year for the books!
Times like this, make us ponder on many
things, like being thankful for all the good
Chris Walton in our lives, for the countless blessings,
President-Elect and all the amazing people that are in our
lives.
The same goes for all the wonderful
Rotarians in the Rotary Club of Eugene
Delta. Holidays are the perfect time to
Gael Coyle express my gratitude for you.
Secretary This has been a year of transition from
Zoom Meetings to In Person gatherings. In
Person has truly brought us back together
and was much needed for many of us. We
have experienced the loss of long-time
Laurie J Powers members. Among them, James Wildish, Liz Thwing, Ted Baker, and Jerry Thennell. In the midst of
Treasurer the loss, we have experienced the birth of Sandi Black�s grandson, Theodore, Claudette
McWilliam's grandchild and the most recent birth of Margie Anderson's precious daughter, Maisie
Mae.
Curtis Diama The world as we once knew it, has changed. We are all learning to cope with, work with and be a
Membership Chair productive part of the change. It isn�t easy by any means, but we will come through to the other
side better than before.
Whatever you plan to do, and wherever you plan to be, I want to wish each one of you happy and
safe holidays. Thank you for your hard work and dedication this year. I look forward to seeing you
Anthony DeVico in the New Year 2022. Happy Holidays!
Rotary Foundation Cherie Curzon
Chair
Eugene Delta�s Night out at the Shedd Institute for the
Margie Anderson
Public
Arts
Image/Relations Chair
By Gael Coyle
Jeannie Sterry Approximately 25 Deltarians and guests gathered
Community Service to see Irving Berlin�s Show, Holiday Inn, on
Chair Sunday, December 19. Holiday Inn first came out
as a musical movie in 1942 and later a Broadway
show. Songs included Blue Skies, White Christmas,
Beth Sheehan Easter Parade and many others.
Youth Services Chair .
Belynda Poissant
Club Programs Chair
Terri Baker
Club Service Chair
Kimber Lee Meyers
iPast President
Erik Peter Gribskov
Assistant Governor
Events December 21st Hosea Youth Services January 4th Hosea Youth Services January 18th Hosea Youth Services January 29th Duck's Men Basketball Vs Beavers Speakers Birthdays Borzi Marashi December 8th Sean Huntington December 9th Karen Long December 13th Michael Barclay December 13th Chris Walton December 14th Jack Kauble December 20th Beth Sheehan December 26th Steven L Brous December 27th
Hosea Youth Services Wish List
By Gael Coyle
Brad Bills, Hosea Executive Director, has published the Wish List for unhoused youths who receive
services from the Hosea Youth Center. These items will be handed out at the Hosea Christmas
Lunch on Thursday, December 23rd. Kim Meyers, klmcpa@gmail.com , is happy to collect items or
to purchase items with donated funds. Donors can also bring their items to Hosea Youth Services
located at 834 Monroe Street, Eugene, in the bottom of Grace Fellowship Church Monday through
Thursday from 1:00 to 6:00 pm.
WISH LIST
$25 and $50 Gift Cards from Walmart, Target or Fred Meyer
Tents
Sleeping Bags
Tarps
Blankets
Men's Belts
Warm Coats
Ponchos
In addition, items can also be purchased from the wish list posted on Amazon.com by accessing the
link below. https://www.amazon.com/hz/ wishlist/ls/22D3D4H3FFA5O?ref_
=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR3YmKpQ4V- OpMQsEBq5XrA2aqLk6vJS6N42j2p8Z kNP2SmngGcSAZRo3XU
West Side Story the Delta Way
By Bruce Heldt
For our club�s Invoflection on December 17 th, Past President Bruce Heldt took us on a Delta West
Side Story Imagery. The Broadway Show, West Side Story was in 1957 and the original movie was
released in 1961. The new Steven Spielberg's West Side Story movie is true to the spirit of the
original
Image �.
YOU�RE GETTING OUT OF YOUR CAR, ON YOUR WAY TO SERVING A MEAL AT HOSEA HOUSE, &
GRADUALLY, ONE AFTER ANOTHER . . . YOU SEE SEVERAL FELLOW DELTA ROTARIANS ARRIVING
FOR THE SAME PURPOSE . . . EXCEPT . . . EACH ONE IS WALKING RHYTHMICALLY, BENT OVER
SLIGHTLY, ALMOST DANCING . . . AND SNAPPING THEIR FINGERS. IN THE BACKGROUND, YOU
THINK YOU HEAR MUSIC, AND THEN . . .THEY START SINGING, AS THEY DANCE ALONG:
(Snapping fingers)
When you�re in Rotary, ��������.. you're a Rotarian all the way,
From your first club meeting, ������.to your last dying day.
When you�re in Rotary, ���������and things need getting done,
You�ve got Rotarians around you, ���..who will help get them done. (Stop snapping fingers)
You're never alone,������������.you're never disconnected, Boom Boom Boom,
You hang with your own, and just as expected ���.. you're well connected! Boom Boom Boom,
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Tony Devico Selected as December Rotarian of the Month
By Gael Coyle
Tony has been a Rotarian for 13 years and
has been our Rotary Foundation Chair for
numerous years. Tony assists members in
making donations and in managing our
annual goal of 17,000. His efforts result in
bringing health and hope to areas ravaged
by disease, poverty, and poor water supply
and sanitation. These contributions bring
economic development and new
opportunities to local and global
communities.
Congratulations to Margie & Logan Anderson
By Gael Coyle
Congratulations to Margie and Logan
Anderson!!! They became the proud
parents of Maisie Mae on December 8,
2021 at 10:30am! Statistics: 7lb 10oz and
21 1/4 long! Both Mom and Maisie are
doing well. Grandma Roxanne Gillespie,
Deltarian, and new parents are all �so
very happy and filled with joy!�
Hosea Youth Services Gets New Refrigerator
By Gael Coyle
Kim Meyers, Past President, Eugene Delta Rotary, coordinated the delivery of the commercial
�Reach-in Refrigerator on Tuesday, December 7. The refrigerator and freezer, not yet delivered,
were purchased through a Rotary District Grant. The Grant provided $2000, and Eugene Delta
Rotary paid $2,337.75. Trevor Davies, son of Deltarian Tucker Davies, and others from Davies
Moving and Distribution Company delivered and installed the new double door forty-six cubic foot
capacity refrigerator. The company hauled away the 2 old residential refrigerators which had broken
drawers held together with duct tape. The new refrigerators and freezer will allow for the safe
storage of perishable foods, including dinner leftovers provided by volunteer meal groups. Eugene
Delta Meal Group and others intentionally make more food than is needed at dinner to help the
Hosea staff with hot lunch options. Hosea provides drop-in lunch and dinner services and helps
youth pack to-go meals for the weekends when the center is closed. In addition, the new cold
storage will decrease the need for continual ferrying of perishable goods from the Mission.
December Students of the Month
By Gael Coyle
Harold Foutz announced our Students of the Month at the club meeting on December 8, 2021.
Congratulations to Duncan Yozzo, Marist High School, Kaleigha Borel, Martin Luther King School, and
Olivia Santee, Sheldon High School. Harold coordinates with the schools in selecting the honorees
each month. Eugene Delta recognizes each selectee with a certificate and $100. The club enjoyed
Olivia's and Duncan's brief talk about their school activities and plans for their upcoming year. We
wish them all the best.
Marian Kloster Volunteers Thanksgiving at the Mission By Gael Coyle Marian joined more than 80 volunteers to strip meat off 250 Turkeys prepared by the Mission chefs. Staff, guests and volunteers fed 850 people during the feast and CAHOOTS delivered another 500 meals to unhoused people. The heaters arranged in advance were not necessary because it was a beautiful sunny day with temperatures in the mid 50's. People gathered outside and enjoyed the time socializing after long periods of isolation caused by the COVID pandemic. The event provided the opportunity for Residents of the Mission to cook, serve and give to the community. November - December Service Opportunities By Gael Coyle Hosea Youth Services (HYS) Eugene Delta Rotary provides meals on the first and third Tuesday of each month for HYS located at 834 Monroe Street in the bottom of Grace Fellowship Church. If you would to volunteer to cook a meal and or serve from 4:30 to 6:30 pm please sign up using the Google spreadsheet link below. If you have questions or would like more information please contact Gael Coyle, Coylebud@gmail.com or Kim Meyers, klmcpa@gmail.com . https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xtYPeuvNee8HIInTye6N9oiTXGPfKAJ8AQ75kVGhgtA/edit? usp=sharing Owen Rose Garden Open volunteer hours are every Friday from 9a-12p. Three Saturday dates are scheduled for Eugene Delta Rotary Club members to volunteer as a group. They are April 9th, 2022, July 9th, 2022 and September 10, 2022. Food Rescue Express program (FREX) The Food Rescue Express program is back in operation! They are always looking for volunteers to help package donated, prepared and perishable food. Shifts are available Mon-Fri from 6-8:30. Check out their opportunities page to schedule a shift or just call 541.343.2822x106 https://volunteer.foodforlanecounty.org/need/detail/?need_id=613430
Civil War Men's Basketball Game
Nomination Committee for 2022-2023 Board Positions
By Gael Coyle
The Nomination Committee has been
meeting to discuss nominations for 2022-
2023. The committee members are Cherie
Curzon, President, Chris Walton, President
Elect, Kim Meyers, Past President, Margie
Anderson, Public Affairs & Communication
Director & President of Delta Rotary
Scholarship Foundation, & Jim Hoffman,
Past President.
Congratulations to Curtis Diama who has
been named President Elect effective July
1, 2022. The current Membership Director,
Curtis Diama, and Program Content
Director, Belynda Poissant will complete
their terms on July 1, 2022 and the new
voted in Directors for these positions will
become effective. Director positions are for
a three-year term. Elections for these
positions are planned for January 7, 2022
at the Friday club meeting.
Unfortunately, Bruce Hight, Director of
Youth Services has had to resign from his
board position. President Cherie Curzon has
appointed Beth Sheehan as Youth Services
Director for the remainder of Bruce�s
term.
In Memory of Jerry Thenell
By Gael Coyle
Jerry Thenell passed away on December 9, one day before his 85th birthday. He was a Delta
Rotarian for over 30 years, a generous donor to the Delta Rotary Scholarship Foundation, and a
Club Sergeant at Arms for numerous years. Jerry is survived by his wife Mary Ann; 3 daughters, 1
son, and 9 grandchildren. He served 5 years in the Marine Corp Reserves, and worked at Shelton
Turnbull Printers for 42 years. Jerry purchased the company in 1976 and sold it in 2002.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1062 Charnelton Street, Eugene, at 12:15
p.m. December 21, followed by a private family ceremony. The family requests that attendees wear
masks and are vaccinated or have recent negative tests. Donations can be made in his name to the
Delta Rotary Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 892, Eugene, OR 97440.
Weekly Club Program Ideas? Send them our way!
Friday, September 17, 2021
Do you have a speaker or presentation in mind that would be great for a Delta Rotary weekly
meeting? If so, let your program committee know! Any program ideas or suggestions can be sent to
President-Elect Chris Walton. Send him an email here.
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