MEMBERSHIP MOMENT Vol.1 Issue 6 January 20185. Cecil B. DeMille—his decision to cast Edward G. Robinson in The Ten Commandments (1956) helped undermine the infamous Hollywood blacklist

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MEMBERSHIP MOMENT Vol.1 Issue 6 January 2018

EXCHANGE OF CLUB BANNERS One of the colorful traditions of many Rotary clubs is the exchange of small

banners, flags or pennants. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often

take banners to exchange at "make-up" meetings as a token of friendship.

Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive

displays at club meetings and district events. The Rotary International

board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange back in

1959 and suggested that those clubs that participate in such exchanges

give careful thought to the design of their banners in order that they be

distinctive and expressive of the community and country of which the club

is a part. It is recommended that banners include pictures, slogans or

designs that portray the territorial area of the club. The board was also

mindful of the financial burden such exchanges may impose upon some

clubs, especially in popular areas where many visitors make up and

request to exchange. In all instances, clubs are cautioned to exercise

discretion and moderation in the exchange of banners in order that the

financial obligations do not interfere with the basic service activities of the

club. Exchanging club banners is a very pleasant custom, especially when a

creative and artistic banner tells an interesting story of community pride.

The exchange of banners is a significant tradition of Rotary and serves as a

tangible symbol of our international fellowship.

In this issue…

• Exchange of Club Banners

• Ba[r]ker’s Dozen

• New Member Shout Out

• RI President Elect

• Guess the Rotarian

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NEW MEMBER SHOUT OUT

We are excited to welcome to the Rotary Club of Bellevue:

Irene Song

PACCAR

Manufacturing—Corporate Counsel

Sponsor: Diane Tebelius

Introducing RI President-Elect

Barry Rassin RI President 2018-19 Rotary Club of East Nassau New Providence, Bahamas

Barry Rassin earned an MBA in health and hospital administration from the University of Florida, and is the first fellow of the American

College of Healthcare Executives in the Bahamas. He recently retired after 37 years as president of Doctors Hospital Health System and continues as an adviser. A Rotarian since 1980, Rassin has served Rotary as director and is vice chair of The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees. Rassin received Rotary's highest honor, the Service Above Self Award, as well as other humanitarian awards for his work leading Rotary’s relief efforts in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Mr. Rassin was nominated following the unexpected death of Sam F. Owori in July 2017, just two weeks into Mr. Owori’s term as RI President Elect.

SOMETHING YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT… 13 FAMOUS ROTARIANS

1. ‘The Colonel’ Harland Sanders—received a law degree by correspondence from La Salle Extension University; his law career ended after a courtroom brawl with his own client. (Note the Rotary pin on his lapel in the above photo.)

2. Neil Armstrong—stopped signing autographs after he found out people were selling them on the internet.

3. Thomas Edison—had scarlet fever as a child which left him almost completely deaf.

4. HRH Prince Charles—is a champion of bio-fuel and has a 39-year-old Aston Martin that runs on a surplus of English wine.

5. Cecil B. DeMille—his decision to cast Edward G. Robinson in The Ten Commandments (1956) helped undermine the infamous Hollywood blacklist that he had previously supported.

6. Pope Francis—worked as a bouncer in a Buenos Aires bar to earn money while he was studying philosophy at the Catholic University of Buenos Aires.

7. Luciano Pavarotti—even though he was a gentleman of substantial weight, he was an expert equestrian; the Pavarotti Invitational, an international show jumping competition, is named in his honor.

8. Sir Winston Churchill—suffered from a lateral lisp speech impediment for which he did exercises everyday to eliminate its hindrance on his everyday life.

9. Charles Lindberg—helped develop a pump for an artificial heart; also was named the first ever “Man of the Year” by Time Magazine in 1927.

10. Sam Walton—voted “Most Versatile Boy” in his senior year of high school.

11. John F. Kennedy—was the first US President who was a Boy Scout and is credited with starting the Peace Corp.

12. Sir Edmund Hillary—was 6 feet 5 inches tall.

13. Margaret Thatcher—before entering politics she used her Oxford chemistry degree working as a food scientist and helped develop soft-serve ice cream.

BA[R]KER’S DOZEN

HINT: When he’s not at the bank, he can be found on the slopes as an avid RotaSkier or at Henry’s Tavern for Thirsty Thursday

Email your guess to: [email protected] Correct answers receive one entry to a prize drawing for a $25

Bellevue Collection gift card. Guesses due by the last day of the month of the current issue. Must be a current member of the Rotary

Club of Bellevue to be eligible to receive the prize.

GUESS THE ROTARIAN LAST MONTH’S ANSWER

Stu Vander Hoek

Winner: Judd Lees