Wheels
for July 29 by Julie
Ontiveros
You want change? We've got change in the
Information Age, says Eric Spellman of
Spellman and Associates, an Amarillo Internet company. Eric,
who writes a syndicated column and appears on local TV to talk
about Internet technology issues, said the fastest-growing
group of Facebook users is "women older than 50." This new age
has brought about all kinds of abuses and causes for worry
about personal security. Eric had a helpful hint: Type your
name in Google and see what comes up. He then said you should
type your name followed by the word "sucks," and you'll learn
what others are saying about you. Thanks for the fast-paced
discussion about the Internet, Eric.
Larry Offerdahl and his wife,
Deanna, played host this week to our Hold-Up
guests, Pat and Jim
Riggleman of Muncie, Ind. Larry's report included a
testimony from the Rigglemans about the wonderful time they
had at dinner with the Offerdahls, their free night's lodging
and the play "Texas." And here's the kicker: The Rigglemans
said they had such a good time that we're invited to stay with
them if any of us decide to attend the Indy 500 near their
hometown. Now, is that a deal or what? Thanks, Larry.
Meantime, the Hold-Up continues for three more weeks.
The Pink Pig has been retired. In its
place, we're passing the hat in a Pay to Say program. We stand
up, say a good word about whatever's on our heart and we kick
in some money for the Rotary International Foundation ongoing
war against polio.
Say a prayer for Jess Ghormley, who
continues to recover from his broken arm. And keep
Renee Wilson in your prayers as well as she
undergoes rehab for her repaired knee. Hurry back, y'all.
Brick Huffman announced that he is leaving
the Club to take a position with the Boy Scouts in Kansas
City, his hometown. Thanks for your service to the Club and to
the community, Brick. Godspeed to you and your family.
Check out the District 5730 Web site -- http://www.ridistrict5730.org/
-- for information about the upcoming Rotary cruise. Immediate
PDG Jim Cole issued this statement: "I am
pleased to inform you that Princess Cruises has reduced the
price of the cruise for most of the cabin categories. If you
are interested in going, please contact our travel agent, Pat
Renfro, at (806) 793-3001, or at (800) 543-1473. Please invite
family members and friends to join in this cruise." The cruise
is set for Oct. 16-26 through the Panama Canal.
Gina Rodriguez keeps getting her ticket
called, but she keeps getting everything but the Ace
of Spades. She drew the Seven of Clubs this week.
Basil Walker, though, did win the coveted --
and legendary -- bag of Edes beef jerky. Hey, better luck
next time.
Many thanks this week go to: Doyle Moore,
song leader; Pam Rushing, piano; John
Early, invocation; Bart Boxwell,
introducing guests and visiting Rotarians; Jeff
Lester, selling tickets; Cal
Harriman and Basil Walker,
greeters. |