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Volunteer Rotary
This news letter is an ongoing report on projects and events for
Volunteer Rotary. We will update this page in conjunction with the
Speaker Schedule page to provide up to date information on
Rotary both locally and Internationally.
 | Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday January 25, 2008 KVR welcomed as it's guest speaker Jimmy Hyams
from Sports Talk Radio. Jimmy gave an insightful review of UTK football and
basketball for 2008. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday December 21, 2007 KVR welcomed as it's guest speaker Tony Spiva -
Phd UTK. Dr. Spiva delivered a revealing report on the US and world economy
as well as a stimulating opinion on the status of the US Banking Industry.
We wish to express our appreciation to Dr. Spiva for his time and
presentation. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday November 30, 2007 had as it's guest speaker Ginny Weatherstone,
CEO of Volunteer Ministry Center. Ginny was at the meeting for the dual
purpose of receiving a donation in the amount of $5,000 and to update the
club on VMC's activities over the last year. Earl Kear presented the
donation which was received as a grant from Smith Barney in it's attempt to
invest in the Knoxville community. As a member of the club and employee of
Smith Barney, Earl was pleased to have the opportunity continue the
partnership between Smith Barney and KVR
and to arrange the contribution to such an excellent service organization in
Knoxville. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday November 09, 2007 was pleased to have sergeant Rocky Fultz come
speak to our club on the current status of the reserves. Sergeant Fultz gave
an outstanding report and one that restores our faith in the US Military.
Thank you sergeant for your service and that of your fellow soldiers in the
US Military. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday October 26, 2007 joined with the West Knoxville Rotary Club to
host UT men's head basketball coach Bruce Pearl. Bruce gave an exciting and
encouraging report on the status of the team and his expectations for this
season. Thanks coach for your commitment to excellence. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday June 15, 2007 Installed it's new president Jessica Copling and
gave a expression of gratitude to outgoing president John Ley. Thanks to
John for a most successful year and to Jessica for her outlook and
leadership to our coming year. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday May 5, 2007 welcomed Melodie Williams to speak to our Rotary Club.
Melodie gave numerous insights into planning and completing a vacation
cruise. We received excellent information on availability and cost of
cruises and how to avoid problems. Thanks Melodie for the insights. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday March 23, 2007 welcomed Dr. Angela Walter to KVR as it's guest
speaker. Dr. Walter spoke on the health of citizens in Tennessee and across
the USA. She brought a very graphic presentation to the club especially as
it relates to good cardiovascular health. We express our appreciation to Dr.
Walter and our hope that she will return for a follow-up call on the club. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday March 23, 2007, installed Cindy McGinnis, General Manager of KAT,
as it's newest member. Receiving new members is very special in that it not
only is a complement to our club but, even more, makes a statement about the
quality of leadership in Knoxville and their desire to give back to the
community. Welcome to Cindy and we look forward to your contribution to
Rotary. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday March 23, 2007, was delighted to have a visitor from Oscarsham
Sweden. Mr. Kurt-Lennart Kalmsjo was accompanied by his daughter, Sofie
Teague, who now lives in Knoxville and her father-in-law Carroll Smith. It
was a pleasure to learn about Kurt's Rotary Club in Sweden as it was
established over 70 years ago and is very active in both national and
international projects. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday March 16, 2007, had as it's speaker Indya Kincannon from the Knox
County School Board. Indya gave a recap of the needs and goals facing our
schools in the coming year, She also received ideas from the attendees at
the meeting on improving the Knox County School System and its product. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday March 2, 2007, had as its guest speaker Lori Glover. Lori
delivered a most interesting insider's view of the family lives of the
founding fathers of our country. We learned that much of the same problems
faced by current politicians in the US were shared by such noted statesmen
as Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin. Thanks Lori for sharing your wealth of
knowledge. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday February 23, 2007, was please to have Ginna Mashburn from Friends
of the Knox County Public Library as it's speaker. Ginna gave a review of
the goals and challenges confronted by libraries in Knox County in its
effort to provide a much used service. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday January 19, 2007, welcomed Mr. Ray Smith to deliver a historical
review of the pre and post World War II city of Oak Ridge, TN. Ray's stories
ranging from that of John Hendrix the Oak Ridge Prophet to the current
development of The New Hope Center at the entrance to Bear Creek are most
intriguing and informative. You can gain additional information at www.SmithDRay.net
on the place and the people that made Oak Ridge a bench mark in US history. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday January 12, 2007, was honored to have as guest speaker Susan
Dakak, Senior Engineer with ARCADIS. Susan is a naturalized citizen of the
United States and was born and lived her early years in Iraq. Susan returned
to Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein to assist in the development of
water purification and treatment plants which is her engineering specialty.
It was most enlightening to our members to learn that there is a positive
opinion of accomplishments of both military and contracting firms in Iraq.
It was so different and enlightening to hear that Iraqis not only appreciate
what the US is doing for them and their country but also believe that they
are nearing a point of stability and defeat of insurgency in their country.
Thank you Susan and please come back to keep us updated on developments in
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday January 05, 2007, was honored to have as guest speaker Michael
Toomey from The ETN Historical Society. Michael gave us a review of recent
events and displays at the Museum which presently include "Shots of
World War II" as-well-as the scheduled events for 2007. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday November 03, 2006, was honored to have as its speaker Dick Hinton
to present the Knoxville Chapter of Character Counts. The
organization presents common ethical values that transcend political,
religious, social-economic and cultural differences. They establish the six
Pillars of Character; Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness,
Caring and Citizenship. Thanks Dick for your presentation and service to
the community. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday October 20, 2006, was honored to have as its speaker Jessica
Bookstaff to describe her success in providing Internet Marketing for
destination vacations sites. Jessica's first site was mypigeonforge.com. Her
company is located in Knoxville but offers services nation wide. Very
interesting presentation Jessica. We look forward to using your web sites
for our next vacation. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday September 29, 2006, was pleased to have as its speaker Dr. Beth
Babbitt from the "Garden Girls" at the University of Tennessee.
Did you know that you should not put water on blooms or that a tree with a
trunk diameter approximately thumb size or smaller will adapt to
transplanting and grow faster than larger plants? Well if you had attended Fridays
meeting you would have learned this and much more. For a second chance you
can visit the web site http://gardengirls.tennessee.edu/
, Good luck!!!! Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday September 15, 2006, was pleased to have as its speaker Miahi
Smighelschi. Miahi held the audience with intrigue as he told of his Flight
To Freedom from then communist controlled Romania in his Jet Fighter
Trainer. The risk and sacrifices Miahi took to seek freedom should be a
lesson to every American. We have so much and often appreciate it so little.
Thanks to Miahi and it is an honor calling you a fellow Knoxvillian. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday September 15, 2006, was pleased to have as its speakers, Executive
Assistants to The Athletic Director at The University of Tennessee, Gus
Manning and Haywood Harris. Between the two our club experienced over 100
years of experience in the UT Athletic Department. Gus and Haywood shared
their experiences with coaches from General Neyland to Phil Fulmer. Sorry
coaches/players but your secrets are out and in Gus and Haywood's new book Once
a VOL Always A VOL. For an entertaining history of UT
football, the book is a must read and a great addition to any sports fans
library. All proceeds go to The Volunteers Athletic Scholarship Fund and can
be obtained from VASF or Sports Publishing LLC web site www.sportspublishingllc.com
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday August 25, 2006, was pleased to have as its speaker, Dr. Susan
Newman Huntsinger of The UT Cancer Institute
in Knoxville. Dr. Huntsinger was accompanied by Georgette Samaras, Education
Coordinator for the Cancer Institute, for the purpose of delivering
current information on cancer research and prevention/screening. The
information delivered served to enlighten and enhance members awareness and
to encourage actions taken to assist in avoiding the conditions that can
lead to severe cancer related issues. Below we have guidelines for men
and women to screen for cancer as well as contact information for The
University of Tennessee Cancer Center.
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday August 18, 2006, received an explanation of the intricacies of the
Tennessee Courts system from attorney Andrew Roskind. For the outsider, the methodology
of moving through the court system is most intriguing. Thanks Andrew.
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday July 14, 2006, was honored to has as it's speaker Father Ragan
Schriver from Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. Father Schriver gave us incite
on the impact his organization is having in our area working to improve the
lives of youth, families, seniors, the disabled, immigrants and refugees and
assisting with adoptions. You can learn more by calling (865)524-9896 or
visiting their web site at www.ccetn.org
. Thank you Father Schriver.
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday June 23, 2006, recognized it's new president John Ley. A special
recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow was presented to John from the club. The
presentation was made by now past president Cheryl Light and member Earl
Kear. John and his leadership team officially take over at the July 7th
meeting.
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday June 16, 2006, welcomed Glen Malone to discuss the many highway
construction projects in the Knoxville area. The "Smart Fix Road
Project" is not only providing safer and more efficient roads but is
investing 100's of million dollars into the area economy. Thanks Glen for
the timely update. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday June 2, 2006, welcomed Joan Brown as it's guest speaker. Joan gave
us a heart warming presentation on the efforts of Sertoma Center and it's accomplishments
caring for the homeless in the Knoxville area. Sertoma Center has many
outreach services that you can participate in, such as being a Secret Santa
in 2006. If you have interest in assisting please contact the center at 1400
East 5th Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917 or email joan@sertoma.com. |
| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday April 21, 2006, Knoxville Volunteer Rotary received a double honor
in it's speaker and receiving a new member. Jeff Stewart of the Tennessee
Smokies gave a review of the season and hopes for progress being made as the
season progresses. Also, Bill Potter with Austin-East High School was
installed as a member. Welcome Bill, we look forward to your ideas and
contributions in the future. |
Bill
Potter
Jeff Stewart
| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday April 14, 2006, Knoxville Volunteer Rotary partnered with The
Tomato Head Restaurant on Market Square to raise money for it's
International Pure Water project. Funds are raised to dig wells and
install pumping systems in remote parts of the world where inhabitants have
no source. thanks to The Tomato Head for their vision and to all members of
KVR for their efforts. |
Barbara Muhlbier
Joe Dickey & Cheryl Light
Jim Holman & Cheryl Light
Jeff Talman and 6TV
| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday March 31, 2006 KVR was pleased to have Lauren Crabtree, UTK
Chancellor as its guest speaker. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday March 17, 2006 KVR was pleased to have Jerry Hodge speak to us on
Project Grad. We appreciate volunteers like Jerry that take time from a busy
schedule to inform our club on activities in the community. Click
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| New Members at Knoxville Volunteer Rotary
(KVR). Friday February 24, 2006 was slated as Assembly for KVR.
However, prior to the business session we were delighted to induct two new
members, Thomas Gallant, IV Branch Manager for Marion Environmental, Inc.
and Jonathan Rollings Branch Manager for BB&T Bank. KVR looks forward to
the excellant contribution to Rotary Jonathan and Thomas bring with their
Membership. Each are sponsored by Membership Chairperson Michael Estes. Click
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Thomas
Jonathan
| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday February 17, 2006 KVR was pleased to have as it's speaker Charlie
Daniel from the Knoxville Journal. Charlie is the Editorial Cartoonist for
the Journal. He shared with Rotary the humor of reader reactions to the
cartoons. Charlie thanks for a fun lunch experience! Click
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| New Member at Knoxville Volunteer Rotary
(KVR). Friday February 3, 2006 was a special day for our club in
that we installed a newly elected member. Charley Gray with KUB was approved
by the board and general body election to join Knoxville Volunteer Rotary.
Serving in Rotary is a honor conveyed to persons who have distinguished
themselves as successful business people in our community and have presented
themselves as persons wishing to give service to the community. We recognize
Charley as both and look forward to years of association with him at KVR.
Charley is sponsored by member Steve Carr. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday February 3, 2006 KVR was pleased to have as it's speaker Dr. Ted
Labotka to present information on the occurrences of earth quakes past and
possibly future. We were unpleasantly surprised to learn that Knoxville and
the greater area is second only to Memphis in likely hood of experiencing a
significant earth quake in Tennessee. Did you know it was the sound waves of
mountainous rocks crushing below the surface that creates the earth shaking
on the surface? Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday January 27, 2006 KVR was pleased to have as it's speaker Bruce
Hartman of The Knoxville News Sentinel. Bruce enlightened the group on the
many facets of publishing the news of Knoxville and East Tennessee. Did you
know that the Sentinel also publishes a book of lists and a business journal
for our area? Thanks Bruce for an informative presentation. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday January 20, 2006 KVR was pleased to have as it's speaker Dr.
Charles Lindsey, Superintendent of Knox County Schools. Dr. Lindsey gave a
progressive and positive report on educational development in Knox County
relative to the State of Tennessee and the Nation. As might be expected, new
budget constraints call for delays and downsizing in programs as-well-as
greater creative actions and thinking to accomplish school goals. Thanks Dr.
Lindsey for your presentation. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday December 31, 2005 enjoyed a review of Knoxville's history from
Bruce Wheeler, PhD. Dr. Wheeler spoke on the Truths and Myths of Knoxville
history as is presented in the second edition of his book "Knoxville,
Tennessee A Mountain City in the New South". Dr. Wheeler
describes Knoxville as a city that may seem to be southern in style, but in
fact is a city of the southern mountains that like all cities, has been
shaped in part by its surrounding hinterland as well as by the ideology and
culture of people migrating to Knoxville. Thanks to Bruce for a most
interesting review. If you would like a copy of the book, you may contact
The University of Tennessee Press at www.utpress.org
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday December 16, 2005 was pleased to have as it's speaker Carlos
Perez, Knoxville's Fire Chief. Mr. Perez gave us several things to consider.
First have you installed and maintained Smoke Detectors in your
house? Next, have you programmed ICE into
your cell phone( ICE is short for Incase of Emergency which can be
programmed into your cell phone so EMS persons will know who to call if you
are in need of help; you can use ICE-1, 2,3 for additional numbers)? And
finally have you considered Earth Quake
insurance on your home? Evidently we live in an area subject to a future
major quake. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary (KVR),
on Friday December 9, 2005 was pleased to have as it's guest speaker Dr.
Stephanie Hall of the Knox County Health Department. Dr. Hall gave a
chilling review of the much talked about pending Flu Pandemic that may find
it's way to America. The preparations being made for such an event are
encouraging and should make everyone in our area proud to have such leaders
as Dr. Stephanie Hall. Click
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Knoxville Volunteer
Rotary (KVR), on Friday December 2, 2005 was pleased to have as
it's guest speaker Otis Stevens, PhD. with The University of Tennessee Law
School. Dr. Stevens gave the attendees an interesting history of Supreme
Court Justice nominations over the history of the US. Did you know that one
President would have preferred to be a Supreme Court Justice than President?
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday November 18, 2005 was pleased to have as it's speaker Preston
Wilson marketing director for the Knoxville ICE Bears Hockey Team.
Preston revealed interesting incites into what is involved to deliver
professional hockey to the Knoxville area. We were able to get up close to
sticks, pucks and check each other (if was fair to all concerned). Barbara
received a special poster which we will let her describe!! Click
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| New Members: On Friday November 04, 2005,
We were pleased to induct two new members at Volunteer Rotary; Greg
Walker and Joe Dickey.Joe is the President and CEO of FGS & Associates,
a former VP and COO of TVA with responsibilities in non-nuclear power
generation and transmission. Joe also is an accredited executive associate
with the Institute of Independent Business where he consults with businesses
to grow and improve operations. Greg Walter is the owner of Walter and
Associates a commercial and residential real estate appraisal company. Greg
holds a BA from Ohio University in organizational communication with a minor
in business. Both Joe and
Greg are sponsored by Michael Estes. |
Joe Dickey
Greg Walter
| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday November 04, 2005 was pleased to have as it's guest Aleex Conner
founder and owner of Marketing Dimensions of Knoxville. Aleex, former
director of marketing at St. Mary's, is the great niece of Andy Holt, past
president of UT, and spoke to our group on Dr. Holt's philosophy of "Friendly
Hearts and Friendly Faces". Thanks Aleex for your
informative presentation.
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday October 14, 2005 was pleased to have as it's guest Rebecca Slone,
an attorney in Dandridge, TN., as it's guest speaker. Ms. Slone is the
co-founder of Noah's Arc, an animal rescue/refuge in Dandridge. The
organization is operated as a non-profit/Volunteer program with many
charitable persons responsible for it's success. This is a great cause for
our support in East Tennessee. You can offer many deferent levels of support
from volunteering your time or providing an adoptive home for a pet, to printing
out the below application to become a member of Noah's Arc. Also,
you may wish to order the 2006 Pet Calendar. You may visit Noah's Arc
website for additional organization information at www.noahsarc.petfinder.org
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday September 30, 2005 welcomed Joe Dickey of FGS & Associates.
As an executive associate of The Institute for Independent Business, Joe
spoke on the benefits to small and medium size business in using the
services of IIB for areas of marketing and financial management in their
growing business environment. Such practical professional services are
usually not internally available in growing businesses but can be obtained
on a as needed basis through IIB. Joe can be reached by email at joedickey@iib.ws Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Saturday September 24, 2005 held a very successful Pancake Breakfast
at Ruby Tuesday's located at Mercedes Place. We wish to express our
sincere thanks to manager Mark Chase and his staff for their exceptional
service to our community. We raised in excess of $750 to be used in
many local projects. Thanks to all who assisted with the event. If you look
close, you may recognize some in the pictures below. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday September 09, 2005 was pleased to to have Mary Jo Marino
to speak on Hope For Haiti. Her experience in Haiti was most enlightening
and reassuring that we can make a difference in the lives of people with our
contributions of money and hard work. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday August 26, 2005 was pleased to kick off THE
PRIDE OF THE SOUTHLAND BAND season with director Dr. Gary Sousa
as it's speaker. Dr. Sousa reviewed the last four weeks of intense
preparations by the band for its unequalled contribution to the
upcoming college football/basketball season. Dr. Sousa gave a, somewhat unknown,
historical account of the development of The University Of Tennessee Band
and we include it in the pictures below. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday August 12, 2005 was pleased to receive an update on
highway development in the Knoxville area. Travis Brickey and Glenn Malone
reviewed the development plans and progress. We were pleased to learn that
contractors are ahead of schedule. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday August 05, 2005 was honored to have Thomas Zacharia from
ORNL to present the unique and astounding benefits of the Super Computer
project he directs. The speed of data processing is faster than Jeff
Talman's wit and it stores 100,000 trees of data per day. I may be off a tad
on the trees but Jeff's wit is really only half (forgive me Jeff, I really
mean it as a compliment)! Thomas revealed that if we were alive 20 years
from now, the technology from the Super Computer age may keep us alive
forever. For those concerned, our club will still need new members. What an
interesting topic. Thanks Thomas! Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday July 29, 2005 we were honored to have District 6780
Governor Karen Wentz and husband Ron as our speaker. Karen delivered a very
progressive report on Rotary as well as a strong challenge to our club for
the future. We will all remember her M&M's challenge and Ron's
assistance in her efforts. It goes without saying that Karen's leadership is
expected to deliver a memorable year in the district. Our special thanks to
both Karen and Ron! Click
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President Cheryl and
Karen
Karen and Ron
| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday July 08, 2005 we were pleased to have as our guest speaker
Robert Bast - PhD from The University of Tennessee. Dr. Bast presented a FACT
OR FICTION review of the most recent publication dealing with the theory
that Jesus was married and had a daughter as presented in "The DaVinci
Code". Thanks Dr. Bast for your insights and generous contribution of
your time. We feel more informed on the issue. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday July 08, 2005 we enjoyed the introduction of new officers
and chairpersons for 2005 - 2006 Rotary Club year. Cheryl Light, new club
president, gave insight to the goals and challenges for this new year. She
also took the opportunity to congratulate Jim Holleman as the new
past-president on his most successful year in leadership of our club. We
look forward to the new leadership's direction and offer our total support. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday June 10, 2005 welcomed its guest speaker, Dale Ditmanson -
Superintendent of GSMNP. Dale if a fellow Rotarian from the Gatlinburg Club.
He delighted our club with the interesting stories and challanges facing The
Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday April 29, 2005 was honored to have visitors from The
Philippines. We were informed by our visitor's about the history, customs, politics
and much more about their country. It was indeed our honor to have Bert Cruz
(a Rotarian in The Philippines), Noli Hernandez (a real estate developer),
Isa Aquino (a local politician/public servant), Mark Lopez (an English
Professor) and Christine Valdepenas (a graduate student in Special
education). This visit was part of GSE in District 6780 and made for a very
special Volunteer Rotary meeting. Click
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The Group
Bert
| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday April 22, 2005 enjoyed a day of both celebration and
dedication for Knoxville Rotarians. All came together on Knoxville's Market
Square to unveil a statue commemorating 100 years of Rotary International
and the impact it has had world wide. The unveiling was followed by entertainment
at the newly refurbished Tennessee Theater. Dr. Bill Snyder provided the
entertainment on the theater's historical organ. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday April 15, was pleased to have CISV (Children's
International Summer Villages) represented by Chuck Priddy, Mary Lawrence
Woodhall, Tess Woodhall and Thomas Bryington. CISV brings children of 11
years of age together from all parts of the world based on the concept that
world peace will depend on the children and their future decisions relative
to the rest of the world. Both Tess and Thomas have participated in the CISV
process under the direction and guidance of leaders like Chuck and Mary
Lawrence. You can learn more at www.cisvusa.org |
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday April 1, was pleased to have 6780 District Governor John
Bailey to not only speak to our chapter, but to present our president-elect,
Cheryl Light, the prestigious Paul Harris award. Thanks to John and
congratulations to Cheryl. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday March 18, was pleased to have as it's speaker the Mayor
of Knoxville, Bill Haslam. Mayor Haslam delivered a summary of his first 18
months in office and his hopes and goals for the city in the coming years.
Yes, a second term is in the picture according to the Mayor. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday March 11, was pleased to have as it's speaker Lawrence
Taylor, Ph.D, with the University of Tennessee
Planetary Geosciences Institute. Dr. Taylor presented interesting
details on previous and future manned visits to the moon. Below are pictures
provided by Dr. Taylor of prior visits to the moon with interesting
notations. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday February 25th, was pleased to have as it's speaker Knoxville
Police Chief, Sterling Owens. Chief Owens gave an uplifting review of
the Knoxville police department. Knoxville has some of the best trained and
most successful personnel in the country. The introduction of new technology
is now or is being put in place to provide safer streets in the city. Much
of these technological improvements are being provided at no cost to the tax
payer and will further reduce the cost of the police department. The next
opportunity you have, tell a police office how much
you appreciate the effort they make to do a tough job. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday February 25th installed Richie Brabham as it's newest member.
Richie is an attorney with Kennerly, Montgomery & Finley, P.C. Thanks to
John Ley for introducing and sponsoring Richie for membership.
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Wednesday February 23rd, held a Centennial Rotary recognition /
fund raiser at The Tomato Head Restaurant
on Market Square Mall. A special thanks to The Tomato Head owner and staff
and to all who participated in the event. A Great Restaurant and Great
Organization came together to benefit the community. Kudos' to all ! Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday Feburary 18th, had as it's speaker Tom Hart of The
Tennessee Smokies. Expectations are for a great season. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday January 28th, had as it's speaker Burt Rosen from Knox
Area Rescue Ministries. Burt gave us a State of The Ministry showing
numerous successes and challenges for the future. This program has lasting
results in the lives of men, women and children in our area of East
Tennessee. Thank you, Burt and Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries for your
dedication to such a significant service. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary(KVR),
on Friday January 14th, had as it's speaker Linda Galyon-Volunteer
Coordinator for The Knoxville Zoo. Linda presented both a historical
perspective of the Zoo as-well-as plans for the future. We were given facts
about the Zoo, such as, the first African Elephant born in captivity was at
The Knoxville Zoo and the Zoo is #1 in breeding of Red Pandas in the US and
#2 in the world. The accredited Zoo is home to almost 1,000 animals. Thanks
Linda for your informative presentation. Click
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST -
Kingston Pike Applebee's
restaurant
Saturday January
8, 2005 was the location of our annual pancake
breakfast. It was a most successful event and the pictures below
will confirm the fun had by all. We wish to
express our appreciation to Applebee's for providing the opportunity
for Rotary to serve community needs and their assistance in
its success. Click on pictures to enlarge.
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary,
on Friday December 17th, KVR had as it's speaker Alvin
Nance-Executive Director of KCDC. Mr. Nance gave a historical review of KCDC
dating back to the early 1900's. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary,
on Friday December 10th, KVR had as it's speaker Ben Cox
who brought a discussion of Living Wills. A difficult subject but Ben was
able to enlighten us on the many aspects of Living Wills. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary,
on Friday November 19th, had as it's speaker Paul James -
Executive Director of IJAMS NATURE CENTER.
Paul presented to KVR the future of Ijams with respect to services provided
in the preservation of and education about our area's natural habitat. Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary,
on Friday November 5th, had as it's speaker Ann Yates, owner
of Nature's Pantry on Kingston Pike in Knoxville. Ann delivered to the
attendees 10 simple steps to healthier Living. Most in attendance had 4 of
the 10 already in place. We have a lot of work to do!! Click
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| Knoxville Volunteer Rotary,
on Friday October 29, had as it's speaker Carol LaRue to inform our
chapter on the many opportunities and resources delivered to communities
served by Rotary through The Rotary Foundation. Thanks to Carol
for a most informative presentation that gives all pride in Rotary
membership. Click on picture to enlarge |
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Hotel - 12:00 Noon Friday
