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“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”
National Tell an Old Joke Day
July 24, 2010
Jay Leno
America’s reigning
King of Comedy
3 Club Minutes
5 Meeting Photos
8 Memoriam
11 Best Buddies Contest
12 Tell an Old Joke (Cover Story)
17 Mail Box
18 Beth Anne in New Zealand
22 Africa Trip Update
24 The ABC’s of Rotary
27 Born to be Wild
31 Tundra Comics
32 Timmy the Squirrel & Tears of Joy
33 Miscellaneous Foolishness
34 Display Ads
The Rio Squawk The official newsletter of the
Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club
”The Funniest Rotary Club West & East of the Mississippi.”
District 5510 ~ Tempe, Arizona USA
For information regarding subscriptions, advertising,
submitting or requesting a story or photograph,
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The Rio Squawk is a free publication circulated
weekly to both Rotarians and non-Rotarians
worldwide, with readership on six continents.
For membership information, call 623-326-7951
or join us for breakfast 7:00AM Thursdays at
the Hometown Buffet, 1312 N Scottsdale Rd
Rotary International
President
Ray Klinginsmith - Missouri, USA
District 5510
Governor - Glenn W. Smith
Governor Elect - Alan Havir
Governor Nominee – Abe Feder
Assistant Governor – John Slentz
Secretary - Sherry Mischel
Treasurer - Joanne Kline
World’s First Service Club Organization
Founded on February 23, 1905
Over 1,200,000 Members in 33,000 clubs
Located in over 200 Countries Worldwide
IN THIS ISSUE
Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club
President
Corey Bruggeman
Immediate Past President
Patrick de Haan
Vice President
James Greene
Secretary
Jack Buckles
Treasurer
Bobbi de Haan
Sergeant at Arms
PDG Ben Eubank
Environmental Services Chair
Jim Lemmon
Gift of Life Chair
Ron Freeman
Greeter
Kent Hendricks
Guiding Rotarian
PDG Ben Eubank
Health Services Chair
PDG Ben Eubank
International Service Chair
Dona Eubank
Leadership Committee Chair
Bobbi de Haan
Marketing Committee Chair
Greg Searfoss
Membership Committee Co-Chairs
PDG Ben Eubank & Patrick de Haan
Official Mascot
Rio Macaw
Pathway to Reading Committee Chair
Jack Buckles
Photographer/Writer
Bobbi De Haan
PolioPlus Committee
PDG Ben Eubank & Brad Dowden
Progetto Salvamamme – Salvabebè
James Greene & Bobbi de Haan
Public Relations & Media Management
Patrick de Haan
River Rally, Octoberfest, Picnic in the Park
Jim Lemmon
Rotary Foundation Chair
PDG Ben Eubank
Service Committee Chair
Lynsie Scharpf
Trainers
Kent Hendricks
Geoff Pashkowski
Ambassadorial Scholars
Justin Randall (Spain)
Laura Kalb (Middle East)
Beth Anne Martin (2011 Nominee-Latin America)
Service Above Self Award Recipients
Jim Lemmon (2001)
PDG Ben Eubank (2007)
1) President Corey called the meeting to order promptly at 7:00AM..
2) Invocation – Ron
3) Pledge & Four Way Test – Sandi
4) Introduction of Guests – Kent (None today)
5) Get Food – GOOD as usual – BACON!
6) Rio’s Macaw – BAD jokes as usual. BAD PARROT!
a. Q – Why did the scarecrow get the Nobel Prize?
A – Because he was out-standing in his field!
b. Q – How did the farmer count his cattle?
A – With a ―cow-culator!‖
7) Ben was given a new Sergeant at Arms hat, then collected Happy Dollars and any other cash that wasn’t nailed down.
8) District Report – Corey received the year to date
attendance report from the District. During the 2009-2010
year, 9 clubs increased their membership. Tempe Rio
Salado gained more members than any other traditional
Rotary Club in the District, with an increase of 7 members.
Unfortunately, four clubs had no growth and 28 clubs
actually lost members. Overall, the District lost 27
members. There was some discussion regarding the
possible effect this loss of membership by the District
would have on 5510’s status with International.
9) Bumper Sticker of the Day – ―Feces Occur‖
10) Tempe South Rotary Club – Tempe South
Rotary club has invited Rio Salado club to join them
August 20th for their meeting. The guest speaker will be Michael Crow, ASU president. Time 7A-8:30A on that Friday.
Corey asked if we’d like to go dark that week and meet instead on Friday at Tempe South. Ron suggested we meet as
usual on that Thursday so we can support the Hometown
Buffet and are there in case we have surprise guests. The
Club agreed. We will meet on August 19th and several of
us will also go to the Tempe South meeting the next day.
11) Backpacks for Laird School – We have
purchased 48 backpacks that we will be distributing as
student incentives during the upcoming school year. We
are collecting school items to put in the backpacks. If
you’d like to help us, refer to the list of the items needed
After the meeting, Lynsie said she would take care of the
pencils. Let us know what you’d like to donate so we
don’t get duplicate items.
12) Justa Center - Ron told us about Justa Center, the
only center in the US that specifically cares for senior
citizens who find themselves homeless, the second fastest
growing group of homeless (behind children). They are
able to place one person per day in an apartment or group
home. They need household items.
Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club
Work Meeting
July 22, 2010
PRESENT: Corey Bruggeman, Jack Buckles, Sandi Daly, Bobbi de Haan, Patrick de Haan, Ben Eubank, Dona
Eubank, Ron Freeman, Kent Hendricks, Geoff Pashkowski and Lynsie Scharpf. GUESTS: No guests this week.
We missed you
JIM, BRAD, JAMES, DENNIS,
BRIAN, TIM ANITA, GREG,
and LINDA!
13) Dry Heat Classic 2010 – Corey
read some information about the upcoming
Michael Finney Classic charity events. Pat
reported that our Tempe Rio Salado
magician, John Fitzsimmons, will be
volunteering at the event, helping with
production. The Michael Finney
Foundation is holding its 14th Annual Dry
Heat Classic Golf Tournament and All-Star
Comedy and Variety Show July 29, 30 &
31, 2010. Each year, it is supported by such
celebrities as Baseball Hall of Famers,
Ozzie Smith and Phil Niekro; Football Hall
of Famer, Dick Butkus and Ted Hendricks;
and well known TV personalities. Actor and
Comedian, Bill Engvall from "The Blue
Collar Comedy Tour" brought the house to
its knees with laughter last year and will
again be the featured golf guest and
headliner for the All-Star Comedy and
Variety Show.
This year, both the Golf Tournament and
Comedy Shows will be held at the newly
opened Talking Stick Resort which is
located just off the 101 in Scottsdale. They
are offering a special rate of $90/night plus
tax for all that identify themselves with The
Dry Heat Classic by calling 1-866-877-
9897. Additionally, those that want to play
golf on Thursday or Sunday at the Talking
Stick Golf Course will be extended a rate of
$25/round. Call the golf shop at 480-850-
8611.
For the last 8 years, and again this year, Gift
Of Life-AZ is a beneficiary of this event.
Each year, The Michael Finney Foundation has donated from $15,000 to $25,000 from this major fund raiser to GOL-AZ
and it is hoped that this year will see a sizable increase in their donation.
The Dry Heat Classic is a combination of events that can be enjoyed individually or as a package. It is a banquet, auction,
golf tournament, street rod car show and two comedy nights. The Banquet and Auction will be held on Thursday evening
and will feature 10 different cuisine food stations by valley chefs from very prominent local restaurants. The cost of the
banquet is $50/person. The Golf Tournament will be held on Friday and Saturday. Each golf foursome is paired with a
nationally known comedian or sports figure. The Comedy Nights will be held on Friday and Saturday. The Friday evening
show is for general audiences of both adults and children. The Saturday evening show is for mature audiences. Both
evenings are $30/person to enjoy an evening of fun and laughs.
For more detailed information, you can contact Rotarian and GOL-AZ Board Member, Chuck Flint at
602-980-3474 or visit the Dry Heat Classic Golf website www.dryheatclassic.com for golf
registration and detailed information regarding all events.
14) Next week’s presentation will be the Tempe Center for Habilitation (TCH). Pat will arrange for
a speaker from Justa Center
15) There was no further business. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00AM.
Marisa Arellano Velazquez Don’t forget to tell some Old Jokes this week!
“National Tell an Old Joke Day” July 24, 2010
Sandi is her usual radiant self.
Photos by Rio Candid Pictures from
Today’s Meeting
Ben modeled his new Sergeant at Arms hat. His last two hats disappeared. We suspect that they were taken by either a member who wanted to prevent him from collecting fines, or someone who is fashion challenged.
Ron liked the new hat until he realized that it can hold more money than the last hat and Ben will want to fill it at every meeting!
As usual, Kent and Geoff were first in line for the bacon!
Ben became very upset when someone put a rabbit in his new hat. He spent the rest of the meeting trying to find out who put it there. The rabbit also put something in Ben’s hat and it wasn’t an Easter egg.
Ben was amazed at how many moths flew out of Ron’s wallet when he went looking for Happy Dollars.
At today’s meeting, we unveiled our new table-sign holders. Jack Buckles took the sign holders and drilled a hole in each base so it will be able to hold an American flag. At our July 1st meeting, when we hosted the National Guard, we decided to add a flag to our table-signs. The results look fantastic! Thank you, Jack, for your effort to make this happen so quickly. The next step is to upgrade our flags to a better quality and get some special flags for our military guests.
Spc. Christopher Moon had a special gift. At first glance, one
might think his ability to throw a baseball is being referenced. Yet
Spc. Moon had another quality that very few young men possess
with such authenticity: courage.
Some might say that from a personal standpoint, Moon had
almost nothing to gain by joining the military. After being named
the 2006 Southern Arizona Player of the Year, he accepted an
athletic scholarship to the University of Arizona. As the Wildcats
were enjoying a number one national pre-season ranking in 2008,
the future star hung up his cleats before ever toeing the rubber at
the college level. Moon told his manager that he was leaving the
baseball diamond for a much more important field of battle.
"Like Pat Tillman before him, Chris had a calling to serve our
country in the military," The Tucson Citizen's Andy Morales
wrote in a moving blog post. "He didn’t have to. He wanted to."
The Arizona Daily Star reports that Moon finished Army training at the top of his class. He then deployed to Afghanistan
with the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, North Carolina. As Carol Ann Alaimo and Ryan Finley's article explains, Moon's competitive spirit endeared him
to teammates as they worked toward a common goal that far exceeded being on top at the end of nine innings.
"He was a guy who wanted to get out there and get after it,"
[Tucson High coach Oscar] Romero said. "What better place to
play the game of life and get after it for your country than the
Army?"
According to the Pentagon, the soldier suffered devastating
wounds from a terrorist-planted improvised explosive device
on July 6 in Arghandab, Afghanistan. After the emergency
amputations of the gifted athlete's legs, Moon succumbed to
his injuries on Tuesday at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
in Germany. He was 20 years old.
"It is with deep regret that we must inform you all that Chris,
as strong as he was, has passed on," a group of friends wrote
on a Facebook page dedicated to Spc. Moon. "We continue to
ask for you support not only for Chris but for the Moon family
in such a difficult time. Our prayers and sympathy go out to
his family, friends and loved one. Rest peacefully kid, you'll
always be Tucson's hero."
On January 15, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt mailed
his famous "green light letter" to baseball commissioner
Kenesaw Mountain Landis. The president had been asked his
In Memoriam
Spc. Christopher J. Moon
opinion about how America's struggle for freedom overseas would impact its national pastime.
"Baseball provides a recreation which does not last over two hours or two hours and a half, and which can be got for very
little cost. And, incidentally, I hope that night games can be extended because it gives an opportunity to the day shift to
see a game occasionally.
As to the players themselves, I know you agree with me that the individual players who are active military or naval age
should go, without question, into the services."
Despite living in a 21st century media culture which reserves an hour of national airtime for LeBron James to announce
which multimillion dollar contract he will accept, Moon had a 20th century mindset similar to President Roosevelt's. Sport
is recreation, while defending the United States from evil and tyranny is real. It's a message the fallen soldier's grieving
high school coach gave his players just before a July 14 game on the same diamond Moon once dominated.
"While the normally stoic Oscar Romero, who broke down talking to the boys – not young men – my son Joseph Serrano
included, listened intently and learned about how much is really sacrificed so that they could play a game last night,"
Nathan Serrano wrote.
We will never know how high Spc. Christopher Moon could have climbed as a ballplayer. Yet to fully understand his
legacy, the righteousness of the path he chose must be recognized. He protected others, while also staying true to himself.
Instead of being remembered solely for athletic stardom, the Bronze Star this volunteer warrior earned on the battlefield
will shine brighter than a most valuable player trophy ever could.
Spc. Moon is survived by his parents, Brian and Marsha Moon.
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JULY 13th
There are lots of "holidays" celebrated every year. A quick search for "odd holidays" on the internet will provide you with
numerous sites listing days recognizing historic figures, favorite foods, sporting events, types of literature, and types of
relationships. Some holidays that seem inane, actually have deeper meaning if you know how they started. Other holidays
are just what they seem to be. Some are obvious reflections of our club’s reputation as being the ―funniest Rotary Club
West (and East) of the Mississippi.‖
Every July 24 is ―Tell an Old Joke Day.‖ There are several other holidays each year dedicated to humor or laughter. The
first Sunday in May is World Laughter Day. January 24 is Global Belly Laugh Day. November 20 is Absurdity Day.
August 11th is Presidential Joke Day. All of April is designated a National Humor Month. Creating opportunities to add
celebration and humor to our lives is a good thing.
Some people might dismiss Tell an Old Joke Day when it rolls around. After all, old jokes are more likely to elicit groans
than laughter. Please keep in mind that a groan is really nothing more than a low frequency laugh. Remember also that
what may be an old joke to you, may be a new joke to someone else.
Laughter is contagious. Only yawns are more contagious. People who are around others sneezing, coughing, sniffling or
running a fever may have immunity to the particular condition. Spend time around people who are engaged in a good
belly laugh, and it is difficult not to laugh along. Even if you do not know what the other person is laughing at, it is likely
you will begin to laugh yourself. That's a good thing. Shared laughter creates a sense of intimacy and joy. Shared laughter
helps bind groups together. That is one of the reasons groups, over time, will develop their own private jokes.
National Tell an Old Joke Day not only gives us another opportunity to laugh together, it also provides a way for us to
fondly remember the great comediennes of the past. In this issue of the Squawk, we are saluting two of these, Henny
Youngman and Rodney Dangerfield by including some of their classic jokes.
Some studies show that in order to stay healthy you need approximately 10 good belly laughs a day. So, lets all chip in
and try to hit our quota of 10 belly laughs today!
“Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional
state support good health.” ~ Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
The Health Benefits of Humor and Laughter
Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. When
laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. In addition to the domino effect of joy
and amusement, laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune
system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless
medicine is fun, free, and easy to use.
Laughter is strong medicine for mind and body
Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind
and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and
keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently
is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and
emotional health.
Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles
relaxed for up to 45 minutes after.
Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and
infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.
Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an
overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.
Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can
help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
COVER STORY
TELL AN OLD JOKE DAY
The Benefits of Laughter
Laughter and humor help you stay emotionally healthy
Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the
laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and
loss.
More than just a respite from sadness and pain, laughter gives you the courage and strength to find new sources of
meaning and hope. Even in the most difficult of times, a laugh–or even simply a smile–can go a long way toward making
you feel better. And laughter really is contagious—just hearing laughter primes your brain and readies you to smile and
join in on the fun.
The link between laughter and mental health
Laughter dissolves distressing emotions. You can’t feel anxious, angry, or sad when you’re laughing.
Laughter helps you relax and recharge. It reduces stress and increases energy, enabling you to stay focused and
accomplish more.
Humor shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations in a more realistic, less threatening light. A humorous
perspective creates psychological distance, which can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed.
The social benefits of humor and laughter
Humor and playful communication strengthen our relationships by triggering positive feelings and fostering emotional
connection. When we laugh with one another, a positive bond is created. This bond acts as a strong buffer against stress,
disagreements, and disappointment.
Laughing with others is more powerful than laughing alone
Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting. All emotional sharing
builds strong and lasting relationship bonds, but sharing laughter and play adds joy, vitality, and resilience. And humor is
a powerful and effective way to heal resentments, disagreements, and hurts. Laughter unites people during difficult times.
Using humor and laughter in relationships allows you to:
Be more spontaneous. Humor gets you out of your head and away from your troubles.
Let go of defensiveness. Laughter helps you forget judgments, criticisms, and doubts.
Release inhibitions. Your fear of holding back and holding on are set aside.
Express your true feelings. Deeply felt emotions are allowed to rise to the surface.
Bringing more humor and laughter into your life
Anyone can join the laughter movement. All it takes is a willingness to risk some loss of control. The timid may start with
a few shy giggles. The courageous may jump in with deep belly laughter. A sense of humor is not required. There’s more
than enough stress to go around and absurdity abounds in our daily lives. All we have to do is believe, let go, clap our
hands and laughter will live again. So will we. Laughter is feeling deeply which allows us to live fully.
Laughter is your birthright, a natural part of life that is innate and inborn. Infants begin smiling during the first weeks of
life and laugh out loud within months of being born. Even if you did not grow up in a household where laughter was a
common sound, you can learn to laugh at any stage of life.
Begin by setting aside special times to seek out humor and laughter, as you might with working out, and build from there.
Eventually, you’ll want to incorporate humor and laughter into the fabric of your life, finding it naturally in everything
you do.
Here are some ways to start:
Smile. Smiling is the beginning of laughter. Like laughter, it’s contagious. Pioneers in ―laugh therapy,‖ find it’s
possible to laugh without even experiencing a funny event. The same holds for smiling. When you look at
someone or see something even mildly pleasing, practice smiling.
Physical Health Benefits:
Boosts immunity
Lowers stress hormones
Decreases pain
Relaxes your muscles
Prevents heart disease
Mental Health Benefits:
Adds joy and zest to life
Eases anxiety and fear
Relieves stress
Improves mood
Enhances resilience
Social Benefits:
Strengthens relationships
Attracts others to us
Enhances teamwork
Helps defuse conflict
Promotes group bonding
Count your blessings. Literally make a list. The simple act of considering the good things in your life will distance
you from negative thoughts that are a barrier to humor and laughter. When in a state of sadness, we have further
to travel to get to humor and laughter.
When you hear laughter, move toward it. Sometimes humor and laughter are private, a shared joke among a small
group, but usually not. More often, people are very happy to share something funny because it gives them an
opportunity to laugh again and feed off the humor you find in it. When you hear laughter, seek it out and ask,
―What’s funny?‖
Spend time with fun, playful people. These are people who laugh easily–both at themselves and at life’s
absurdities–and who routinely find the humor in everyday events. Their playful point of view and laughter are
contagious.
Bring humor into conversations. Ask people, ―What’s the funniest thing that happened to you today? This week?
In your life?‖
Developing your sense of humor: Take yourself less seriously
One essential characteristic that helps us laugh is not taking ourselves too seriously. We’ve all known the classic tight-
jawed sourpuss who takes everything with deathly seriousness and never laughs at anything. No fun there!
Some events are clearly sad and not occasions for laughter. But most events in life don’t carry an overwhelming sense of
either sadness or delight. They fall into the gray zone of ordinary life–giving you the choice to laugh or not.
Ways to help yourself see the lighter side of life:
Laugh at yourself. Share your embarrassing moments. The best way to take ourselves less seriously is talk about
times when we took ourselves too seriously.
Attempt to laugh at situations rather than bemoan them. Look for the humor in a bad situation, the irony and
absurdity of life. This will help improve your mood and the mood of those around you.
Surround yourself with reminders to lighten up. Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in
your office. Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh. Frame photos of you and your family or
friends having fun.
Keep things in perspective. Many things in life are beyond our control—particularly the behavior of other people.
While you might think taking the weight of the world on your shoulders is admirable, in the long run it’s
unrealistic, unproductive, unhealthy, and even egotistical.
Deal with your stress. Stress is a major impediment to humor and laughter.
Pay attention to children and emulate them. They are the experts on playing, taking life lightly, and laughing.
Using humor and play to overcome challenges and enhance your life
The ability to laugh, play, and have fun with others not only makes life more enjoyable–it also helps you solve problems,
connect with others, and be more creative. People who incorporate humor and play into their daily lives find that it renews
them and all of their relationships.
Life brings challenges that can either get the best of you or become playthings for your imagination. When you ―become
the problem‖ and take yourself too seriously, it can be hard to think outside the box and find new solutions. But when you
play with the problem, you can often transform it into an opportunity for creative learning.
Playing with problems seems to come naturally to children. When they are confused or afraid, they make their problems
into a game, giving them a sense of control and an opportunity to experiment with new solutions. Interacting with others
in playful ways helps you retain this creative ability.
As laughter, humor, and play become an integrated part of your life, your creativity will flourish and new discoveries for
playing with friends, coworkers, acquaintances, and loved ones will occur to you daily. Humor takes you to a higher
place where you can view the world from a more relaxed, positive, creative, joyful, and balanced perspective.
Hats Off to Jay Leno for his support of and
respect for the classic comediennes. Not only
does Mr. Leno provide opportunities for
today’s comics to develop their craft, he
honors the comedy greats of the past
(Photos: Don Rickles & Rodney Dangerfield)
Dangerfield)
Classic Henny Youngman
Getting on a plane, I told the ticket lady, "Send one of my bags to New York, send
one to Los Angeles, and send one to Miami." She said, "We can't do that!" I told
her, "You did it last week!"
The food on the plane was fit for a king. "Here, King!"
A doctor gave a man six months to live. The man couldn't pay his bill, so he gave
him another six months.
My doctor grabbed me by the wallet and said, "Cough!"
The Doctor called Mrs. Cohen saying, "Mrs. Cohen, your check came back." Mrs.
Cohen answered, "So did my arthritis!"
The Doctor says, "You'll live to be 60!" "I AM 60!" "See, what did I tell you?"
The patient says, "Doctor, it hurts when I do this." "Then don't do that!"
"Doctor, my leg hurts. What can I do?" The doctor says, "Limp!"
The doctor says to the patient, "Take your clothes off and stick your tongue out the window". "What will that do?"
asks the patient. The doctor says, "I'm mad at my neighbor!"
A doctor has a stethoscope up to a man's chest. The man asks, "Doc, how do I stand?" The doctor says, "That's
what puzzles me!"
Doctor says to a man, "You're pregnant!" The man says, "How does a man get pregnant?" The doctor says, "The
usual way - a little wine, a little dinner...."
A man goes to a psychiatrist. "Nobody listens to me!" The doctor says, "Next!"
"Doctor, I have a ringing in my ears." "Don't answer!"
Nurse: "Doctor, the man you just gave a clean bill of health to dropped dead right as he was leaving the office".
Doctor: "Turn him around, make it look like he was walking in."
A drunk was in front of a judge. The judge says "You've been brought here for drinking." The drunk says, "Okay,
let's get started."
Another drunk goes up to a parking meter, puts in a quarter, the dial goes to 60. The drunk says, "Huh. I lost 100
pounds!"
The other day I was golfing and broke 70. That's a lot of clubs.
Hollywood called me, asking me, "How much to do a movie with Farrah Fawcett?" "$50,000" They called back,
"How about $20,000?" I said, "I'll pay it!"
A guy asked me, "Give me $10 till payday." I asked, "When's payday?" He said, "I don't know, you're the one
who is working!"
A guy came up to me saying, "I haven't eaten in two days!" I said, "You should force yourself!"
Another guy told me, "I haven't tasted food all week." I told him, "Don't worry, it still tastes the same!"
Another guy asked me, "Can I have $300 for a cup of coffee?" I told him, "Coffee's a quarter!" The bum said,
"Yeah, but I want to drink it in Brazil!"
I was walking down the street, and I found a man's hand in my pocket. I asked, "What do you want?" "A match"
"Why didn't you ask me?" "I don't talk to strangers."
The horse I bet on was so slow, the jockey kept a diary of the trip.
My horse's jockey was hitting the horse. The horse turns around and says "Why are you hitting me, there is
nobody behind us!"
The hotel I'm in has a lovely closet. A nail.
I have a lovely room and bath in the hotel. It's a little inconvenient; they're in two separate buildings!
This is an elegant hotel! Room service has an unlisted number.
"What's the latest dope on Wall Street?" "My son!"
You have the Midas touch. Everything you touch turns to a muffler.
If you had your life to live over again, do it overseas.
She's been married so many times she has rice marks on her face.
She has a wash and wear bridal gown.
You have a nice personality, but not for a human being.
The more I think of you, the less I think of you.
This man dresses like an unmade bed.
Those two are a fastidious couple. She's fast and he's hideous.
Classic Rodney Dangerfield
With my wife I don't get no respect. I made a toast on her birthday to
'the best woman a man ever had.' The waiter joined me.
What a childhood I had, why, when I took my first step, my old man
tripped me!
Last week I told my psychiatrist, "I keep thinking about suicide." He
told me from now on I have to pay in advance.
I tell ya when I was a kid, all I knew was rejection. My yo-yo, it never
came back!
When I was a kid I got no respect. The time I was kidnapped, and the
kidnappers sent my parents a note they said, "We want five thousand
dollars or you'll see your kid again."
I tell you, with my doctor, I don't get no respect. I told him, "I've
swallowed a bottle of sleeping pills." He told me to have a few drinks
and get some rest.
Some dog I got too. We call him Egypt because he leaves a pyramid in every room.
With my dog I don't get no respect. He keeps barking at the front door. . He wants me to leave.
What a dog I got. His favorite bone is in my arm!
Last week I saw my psychiatrist. I told him, "Doc, I keep thinking I'm a dog." He told me to get off his couch.
I worked in a pet store and people kept asking how big I'd get.
My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.
I asked my old man if I could go ice-skating on the lake. He told me, "Wait til it gets warmer."
My doctor told me to watch my drinking. Now I drink in front of a mirror. \
When I was born the doctor came out to the waiting room and said to my father, "I'm very sorry. We did
everything we could...but he pulled through."
I come from a stupid family. During the Civil War my great uncle fought for the west!
My father was stupid. He worked in a bank and they caught him stealing pens.
My mother had morning sickness after I was born.
My mother never breast fed me. She told me that she only liked me as a friend.
My father carries around the picture of the kid who came with his wallet.
When I played in the sandbox the cat kept covering me up.
I could tell that my parents hated me. My bath toys were a toaster and a radio.
I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent back a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted
more proof.
My uncle's dying wish was to have me sitting on his lap. He was in the electric chair.
Once when I was lost I saw a policeman and asked him to help me find my parents. I said to him, "Do you think
we'll ever find them?" He said, "I don't know kid. There are so many places they can hide."
I met the surgeon general. He offered me a cigarette.
It's tough to stay married. My wife kisses the dog on the lips, yet she won't drink from my glass!
My wife isn't very bright. The other day she was at the store, and just as she was heading for our car, someone
stole it! I said, "Did you see the guy that did it?" She said, "No, but I got the license plate."
Last night my wife met me at the front door. She was wearing a sexy negligee. The only trouble was, she was
coming home.
A girl phoned me and said, "Come on over. There's nobody home." I went over. Nobody was home!
I was making love to this girl and she started crying. I said, "Are you going to hate yourself in the morning?" She
said, "No, I hate myself now."
My marriage is on the rocks again. Yeah, my wife just broke up with her boyfriend.
I went to see my doctor... Doctor Vidi-boom-ba. Yeah...I told him once, "Doctor, every morning when I get up
and look in the mirror I feel like throwing up. What's wrong with me? He said, "I don't know, but your eyesight
is perfect."
I told my dentist my teeth are going yellow. He told me to wear a brown necktie.
My psychiatrist told me I'm going crazy. I told him, "If you don't mind, I'd like a second opinion." He said, "All
right. You're ugly too!"!
I would like to invite each of you to participate in and support the 2nd Annual Back to School Shopping Spree at
Target event, benefiting members of Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley North Tempe Branch.
Through a generous partnership with Target stores, the North Tempe Branch will be allowed to take 40 youth to a
back to school shopping event, where each youth is allotted $100 to spend on much needed clothing, shoes and
undergarments (volunteers need to pay for anything during the event). Target has generously discounted many of the
items, allowing each youth to take home more than $130 worth of goods (volunteers who shop with youth are not
required to pay for any items, just help the child shop).
What we are looking for at this time are 40 adult volunteers to assist the youth in picking out appropriate clothing and
shoes during their shopping spree as parents and family members are not allowed to shop with the children. Below
are the logistical details for the event. I encourage each of you to consider attending, as it is one of the most enjoyable
and rewarding events we do with the youth. If you are able to attend, please reply to this email with your FULL name
and phone number and date of birth; additional information will be sent out prior to the event. Please feel free to also
invite any other adults you may know (spouses, roommates, etc) to join you in volunteering.
For those of you who are unable to attend, but are interested in supporting the event, we are currently accepting
monetary donations to offset our portion of the event cost. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please email me
DATE: Saturday August 7, 2010 TIME: 6:45am
LOCATION: Target Store #1429, 1230 S. Longmore Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
The event lasts approximately 1-1 ½ hours, depending on how fast the youth shop.
On behalf of the over 400 youth our club serves each year, thank you for your consideration!
Best Wishes,
Lynsie WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS
Another great issue! I really loved seeing all the people, some who I knew. So great that Corey is
President. He will do a great job. I am happy that he accepted the position.
When you decide on the military project, I would love to donate to it.
Funny but I have been reminded of Rio a lot lately. Geoff's wife stopped in and we chatted a few
months ago and I have also seen Bonnie Goldsmith, her parents and daughter. I also saw Ben and
Dona's daughter this past year. A few weeks ago Joe Carbone stopped in to say hi; His yearly visit. I
spoke with Corey the other day, saw Patrick Peters, and today Terry Mickelson called me. Haven't
seen him for over a year. So, it is nice to be able to keep in touch a little.
Thanks for the email.
Sue Strebe My compliments to your club on a fabulous newsletter! I enjoyed reading it.
Rick DePonte President Ahwatukee Foothills Rotary Club
Ambassadorial Scholarship Update
Planting Seeds, Changing Views
“Think small. Planting tiny seeds in the small space given you can change
the whole world or, at the very least, your view of it.”
Linus Mundy
I found this quote and realized it pretty much summarizes my internship
this week. This week, I planted a couple of trees, 260 flower bulbs, and
over 250 garlic cloves. I don’t see these plants changing the world but this
week of my internship continues to shape my view of the world and my
perspective of myself in relationship to all that is around me.
Avocado Trees Avocado trees struggle to survive on the island. Root rot is the main culprit behind
this struggle as the clay in the ground prevents the roots from expanding properly.
So, I found myself planting these trees with a sense of hesitation. In an effort to
avoid root rot, I dug the ground up about twice as much for other trees. Then, the
topsoil was mixed with sand from a local beach and placed back in the ground hole,
filling it halfway. Blood and bones was sprinkled on this and then the avocado tree
was placed in the ground very gently. The remaining soil and sand mixture was
used to cover the base of the tree before more blood and bones and mulch. Finally,
a wind guard was established to protect these new trees from the ferocious winds.
One of the trees needed additional help with tree ties to keep the tree growing
straight. All of the material used for the wind guard and tree ties were made from
sheets purchased from the local opportunity shop (second-hand store).
Garlic I was born loving garlic. So, planting over 250
garlic cloves was an absolutely fantastic
experience. First, garlic bulbs were purchased
from the local organic store on the island. We purchased about 15 bulbs. Then, the
bulbs needed to be broken up and the cloves separated by not peeled. The garlic was
planted on two raised beds. My planting style for items, like garlic, is a little bit of
―chaorder‖ (chaos + order). So, I went to town spreading the garlic about six inches
apart and planting them thumbs length deep with the tip pointing towards the sky.
Tradition holds that you plant garlic on the shortest day of the year (winter solace) and
harvest them on the longest day of the year (summer solace).
Flower Bulbs Daffodils, irises, and freesias are now scattered under the orchard trees and along the
brick, terrace walls. The bulbs are relatively easy to plant digging holes, loosening the soil, and then covering with mulch.
No need to worry about watering, the rain takes care of this for me. Once again, my chaorder style of planting prevailed.
These flowers will, hopefully, bloom in spring.
One of the Orchard Trees with Bulbs around the
Base (and Seaweed) About 260 Bulbs
One of the
Garlic Beds Avocado Tree with Wind
Break (AKA Sheet)
At one moment this week, when I
was planting, I suddenly realized
that I was not going to see any of
the flowers bloom or eat the crops
from any of the other plants. It
was a strange realization, realizing
that I was never going to see ―the
fruit of my labor.‖ Surprisingly,
this did not diminish the sense of
pride and purpose I felt while
planting and, if anything, that
sense grew. Knowing that people,
including people I will never meet,
will reap the reward of my work is
both exciting and rewarding.
I recognized this is a similar
reward with sustainability. We
might not see all the impacts of
promoting sustainable practices
both in our personal lives, work,
influences, etc. However, people
reap the rewards of us learning
about and making choices to live
more sustainability. In my
opinion, the greatest reward of
sustainability is contributing
positively to the world around me.
Jobs in Sustainability: Are They out There?
The current state of jobs in sustainability is hard to quantify since sustainability is a loose term including a variety of
―green jobs‖ and ―regular jobs.‖ I recently read an interview with Van Jones, Special Advisor to President Obama and a
member of White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), who discussed the state of green jobs in our nation.
He observed:
The green-jobs movement has been overhyped if people think that we’re somehow going to have a green utopia, and
everybody in America’s going to have a job putting up a solar panel everyday, and that day will be a week from next
Thursday. I mean, that’s overhyped. But the reality is that there are either going to be a whole lot more green jobs or
we’re going to have a dead planet. It’s become kind of fashionable to pooh-pooh it. I’ve never seen a movement two years
old expected to have already changed the country. The civil rights movement took several decades. The women’s rights
movement took several decades. Other environmental movements are taking several decades. We need to give the green-
jobs movement at least a chance to turn green before we declare it dead.
(Source: http://motherjones.com/environment/2008/10/qa-van-jones)
Van Jones recognizes the hyper attention that was focused on the green jobs movement. One of the issues facing the
movement is that the attention was not backed with equal financial investment. In other words, despite all the hype, jobs
were not flourishing accordingly.
The adoption of ―green practices‖ and ―environmentally friendly job aspects‖ contributed to the roadblocks against the
green jobs and solely sustainable job movement. Jobs which already existed in the market adopted sustainability
principles without necessarily hiring new staff to focus solely on these goals. By utilizing current employees to
Irises, Planted in Chaorder Style,
along the Stone Wall
accomplish goals related to sustainability, the company supported sustainability without perhaps directly contributing
positively to the current state of jobs in sustainability.
However, despite the barriers for sustainable jobs, new job opportunities in clean energy and design have opened new
opportunities for graduates. Additionally, as sustainability gains certifications and political awareness, jobs open in those
areas. The recent BP oil spills has sent people wondering if this will open more clean energy jobs? Or, if these jobs are
established, will they be outsourced?
Through my internship, I am learning about the practicality and sustainability of local food. As gas prices continue to rise,
I wonder if transportation, an expensive part of food production and the largest percentage of total pollution in the farm to
fork analysis of food in America, will force or, ideally, encourage people to buy more food locally. I think about how I
can apply what I am learning regarding permaculture, gray water usage, planting, etc. to contribute to local, urban
agriculture.
In the future, I think green jobs and jobs in sustainability will have some specialty areas but I think many of the jobs will
be taking jobs that already exist and ―upgrading‖ those jobs to be more sustainable. The interesting thing to me is that
many of the ―specialty‖ green jobs are really jobs that are not new to humanity but rooted in very ancient practices such as
utilizing solar energy and tending to the land in a positive way. These are not new concepts, maybe humanity can
remember.
Beth Anne Martin is Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club’s nominee for the 2011 Ambassadorial Scholarship. She is in New Zealand this summer working as an intern on a self-sufficient, organic farm.
Avocado Tree with Tree Ties (Yes, The Ties Are Representing Suns’ Colors)
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To make a contribution or if you need additional information, contact:
Patrick de Haan (Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club) 623-326-7951 or patrick@pnacentral.org
Jan Snyder (Tempe East Rotary Club) 480-951-9250
www.sustainableltd.org
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All we need is a $25 donation from 100 Clubs, Companies, or Individuals
Africa Update from Jan & Clarice Snyder
July 15th
Little Field Orphanage
(Chigamba Village near Nyenje Trading Centre), to Lilongwe, to South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
The hearing clinic at the Little Field Orphanage was well received by the villagers (morning) and all the orphans were
tested in the afternoon. The villagers crowded around the building where we slept and used for the clinic. The structure
had been used as a medical clinic in the past but for some reason it is not in use at tis time. Word had spread in the village
and many thought medications would be dispensed.
The audiology team members found numerous cases of ear infections that needed to be treated medically and others who
were fully deaf. At 11:00 we made an announcement that the testing of villagers would end at noon but when that time
came, we had to have the team disappear into the back room in order to convince the villagers there would be no more
testing. They would have stayed into the night and yet the team members needed to rest and eat before they resumed
testing with the orphans. As it was, a few villagers hung around and even protested.
That afternoon, as the orphans were being tested, Clarice and I took a walk down the dirt road toward a lake. A man on a
bicycle came along just as we started and he dismounted in order to walk along with us. Soon he asked if we were
husband and wife and when we said,―Yes‖ he immediately expressed surprise. Although we know that it is not customary
for married couples to walk along the road together, we had not, in the past, experienced such a surprised reaction to our
doing so. He repeated the verbal expression of his surprise and, on my prompting, shared it with three women who were
walking along the road in the opposite direction.
They appeared to be coming back from the fields as one carried a long blade tool that resembles a machete, while the
other a type of hoe. The one with the blade assumed a stance, with the tool across her chest, in what seemed a humorous
defense of the tradition that disallows women to walk with their husbands. A man, who is a teacher at the orphanage,
came by on his bicycle and joined the conversation and, he too, shared that such a practice, ―… cannot be done.‖ Little
else was discussed as the issue remained their focus of attention until we stopped to turn around. Only then did the first
man say that we had taught them something and he wanted for us to come to his home to meet his family.
We were not prepared to continue our walk as we had already walked for quite some time, so declined and headed back.
As we did, two young girls, carrying large bowls of flour on their heads, passed us and never stopped even though they
passed other children who asked to have their pictures taken.
The hearing clinic had finished by the time we returned so we sat and talked with on of the Malawians who had helped
with translations. Solomon is a student at the University of Maine and has been financially assisted by a woman
benefactor he happened to meet a few years ago. When asked about his future intention, Solomon was clear that he
wanted to return to become an educator. He was interested in our other projects so we showed the video of the well repair
and then the recently developed hand cycle for which he was impressed.
The next morning, Janet Littlefield came to see us as she had not been there for the hearing clinic. She and Bill had driven
to Lilongwe to drop someone off at the airport and he went on to Ntchisi Forest Lodge in order to see for himself what the
place looked like.
After saying good bye, we headed back toward Lilongwe. When we reached the Shire River, I stopped at the Hippo View
Hotel, which was familiar to us from a trip in 2004. Although we had not stayed there, it was a nice place to view the
river. Even though we did not see hippos, we did hear them from across the river.
We stopped at the Dedza Pottery Factory for lunch—another location that was familiar from previous trips—and enjoyed
the break before getting back on the road for the final leg. We arrived in Lilongwe in time to go directly to the bureau of
exchange to get more money and then stop to see Mcdonald Ganisyeje at Land and Lake. He had heard from our clearing
agent to say the shipment of medical devices had arrived and I had to go immediately to the airport to pick them up. So we
headed to the Golden Peacock to unload before Kyle and I drove to the airport.
Mathews was waiting for us and we quickly loaded the largest box onto the top carrier. It was so large that it barely fit,
while the next largest had to be pushed into the back of the Land Cruiser. I paid the duty, and Mathews fee of MK 20,000
then found that our vehicle would not start. One of the workers twisted the terminal and that was enough to re-establish
the connection—something I should have thought of—and we were on our way.
We stopped to buy some beer and then returned to the Golden Peacock for dinner. Afterward, we unloaded the boxes and
separated the devices so the one destined for Zambia was ready for the next day’s trip. There were bags of cereal and
children’s backpacks that had been added to the shipment by Vin Pizziconi and I shared some of the cereal with the
Golden Peacock workers who had helped unload the boxes. I also gave a backpack and cereal to Suleman for his young
daughter and son.
After a special breakfast at the café in front of Land and Lake Safari, we loaded the trailer, to include Anastasia’s hand
cycle, and climbed into the 9 passenger Land Cruiser for our day’s drive to the village of Mfuwe, and the Zambian, South
Luangwa National Park. The drive takes most of a day as we must pass through customs at the border, pay USD $50 to
enter Zambia, and once past the first major town (Chipata), the road is dirt.
We arrived in the afternoon and were met by one of the greeters who gave a short welcome and talk about safety issues
(don’t walk about at night as elephants, leopards, and other animals pass through the camp) and scheduling for the meals
and safari rides. Hippos come up on shore so the trail that leads from the camp to the dining area cannot be used after
dark. There was a great degree of excitement amongst our group as even then we began to see animals in the wild, along
the Luangwa River, they had only seen on TV or in zoos.
We settled into our cabin-tents, enjoyed the sunset, sounds and sights along the river, and waited until the driver brought
the specially outfitted, open aired, Land Rover to drive us to the dining area for dinner. Afterward, we returned and
headed for bed as the next morning’s wake-up would be early with a 6:00 AM departure for our first of four safari rides.
July 18th -20th
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia and Lilongwe, Malawi
Two days of safari rides into South Luangwa National Park provided many wonderful sightings of birds, mammals, and
plants. Of the latter, the most interesting was probably the orchid that grows in trees where the seed has sprouted and
taken root.
We saw many of the classic African animals to include two prides of lion, a leopard, hippo, impala, water buck, cape
buffalo, crocodiles and much more. The bird life was also tremendous.
However, in terms of our project, we were able to deliver the specially built hand cycle designed and developed for
Anastasia, a girl of 15 who is afflicted with polio while she also seems to have some other complications. She had to be
lifted onto the seat then we adjusted it to make it easier for her to reach the foot rests. Through our driver, Sly, we learned
that her first statement was that she wanted to go to church, and later said, ―Grandma will be surprised.‖ Sly told us that
she continued to demonstrate a great deal of happiness with the cycle, which her mother had to help her with.
Her uncle was also there and we talked about how she would need to practice in order to gain strength enough to power it
herself. Both the mother and uncle promised to work with her to practice riding the cycle but they were also happy that
Anastasia could now be transported without having to carry her.
We left they with extra tires and tubes for the cycle along with a hand pump so they could keep the tires inflated properly.
Afterward, we drove to see Elizabeth who had received a cycle in 2007. We had seen Elizabeth last year when we visited
her home and noted that she had clearly gained strength through use of the cycle. Even though her progress had been note
worthy, we did not anticipate the great change in her now. Due to the cycle, she had been able to return to school. That
opportunity, in turn, had allowed her to learn to speak English to the point that she could communicate with us. Further,
we found her at a shop where she now has a job—again, an outcome of the cycle as she is able to ride the 5 km to and
from work on the weekends. Elizabeth remains in a room during the week but returns home on Sundays.
She has worked up a proposal for us to help her start raising chickens and she gave that proposal to us before our
departure. She also has collected information and photos of others in the village who are also disabled in some way.
Elizabeth had the collection of information, along with photos, of each of those people and presented them in a book for
us to take home with the hope that we will be able to do something for them as well.
Later, we talked with Sly about starting a production facility in Mfuwe where there are plenty of people who have skills to
produce devices we design. That plan is something we will have to work on through correspondence in the near future.
On the 20th, we made the long drive back to Lilongwe with Ben, our driver. The road, being long and dusty, provided
good reason to shower and wash clothes once we arrived. We chose to go to Ali Baba’s for dinner; a favorite place for us
and our children on past trips.
24. INVOCATIONS AT CLUB MEETINGS
In many Rotary clubs, particularly in Judeo-Christian nations, it is
customary to open weekly meetings with an appropriate invocation or
blessing. Usually such invocations are offered without reference to
specific religious denominations or faiths.
Rotary policy recognizes that throughout the world Rotarians represent
many religious beliefs, ideas and creeds. The religious beliefs of each
member are fully respected, and nothing in Rotary is intended to
prevent each individual from being faithful to such convictions.
At international assemblies and conventions, it is traditional for a silent
invocation to be given. In respect for all religious beliefs and in the
spirit of tolerance for a wide variety of personal faiths, all persons are
invited to seek divine guidance and peace "each in his own way." It is
an inspiring experience to join with thousands of Rotarians in an
international "silent prayer" or act of personal devotion. Usually all
Rotary International board and committee meetings begin with a few
moments of silent meditation. In this period of silence, Rotary
demonstrates respect for the beliefs of all members, who represent the
religions of the world.
Since each Rotary club is autonomous, the practice of presenting a prayer or invocation at club meetings is left entirely to
the traditions and customs of the individual club, with the understanding that these meeting rituals always be conducted in
a manner which will respect the religious convictions and faiths of all members.
25. OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP
Most Rotarians are successful professional and business executives because they hear opportunities knock and take
advantage of them. Once a week the opportunity for Rotary fellowship occurs at each club meeting, but not all members
hear it knocking.
The weekly club meeting is a special privilege of Rotary membership. It provides the occasion to visit with fellow
members, to meet visitors you have not known before, and to share your personal friendship with other members.
Rotary clubs which have a reputation of being "friendly clubs" usually follow a few simple steps: First, members are
encouraged to sit in a different seat or at a different table each week. Second, Rotarians are urged to sit with a member
they may not know as well as their long- time personal friends. Third, members invite new members or visitors to join
their table just by saying: "Come join us, we have an empty chair at this table."
Fourth, members share the conversation around the table rather than merely eating in silence or
talking privately to the person next to them. Fifth, Rotarians make a special point of trying to
get acquainted with all members of the club by seeking out those they may not know.
When Rotarians follow these five easy steps, an entirely new opportunity for fellowship
knocks each week. Soon Rotarians realize that warm and personal friendship is the
cornerstone of every great Rotary club.
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Your Club is invited to join Tempe Rio Salado and our Sister Club,
the Rotary Club of Islamabad, Pakistan, to become part of this important Global Peace Initiative!
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Are you working with a limited Club service budget or short of voluynteers?
Would you like to get books to hundreds of impoverished valley children for just a few cents per book?
Contact Rotarian Jack Buckles & learn about Pathway to Reading! JBuck32175@aol.com
Welcome to Butternut Farm
Butternut Farm Wildcat Sanctuary
BFWS is dedicated to the education of the public about the 36 species of wildcats of the world, especially native cats such
as the bobcat, lynx, and cougar. They also operate as a first-class zoological institution (sanctuary) for homeless and
rescued cats. The BFWS is a non-profit Ohio corporation and a 501 (c) (3) organization as determined by the Internal
Revenue Service.
The sanctuary is licensed by the State of Ohio and the USDA (Class C Exhibitor). Visits by the public are always
welcome on an appointment basis only. They operate the sanctuary through public donations and with volunteer help.
They need and would greatly appreciate your support!
Bobbi de Haan’s Born to be Wild
Celebrating the Care and Husbandry of Exotic and Endangered Wildlife
Slash and Squeekers were kept by their owner for
years in a small dog crate with no natural light.
When she wanted to feed them, she would throw
a twelve pack of donuts in through the door, box
and all. When they came to BFWS last year, they
hated all humans and human contact. Now,
keepers and volunteers can actually step in to
their cage and give them treats, marshmallows
being their favorite! Coatimundis are members of
the raccoon family. They are omnivorous and
live both arborally and on the ground. Females
live in large troupes, called bands, while males
are generally solitary. As their favorite foods
contain high levels of sugar, they are quite active
and playful.
Toby is a 7 year old big boy that came from Indiana. His
owners raised him from a cub and he was well loved and
cared for. When it was time for him to be in an outside
enclosure the community overreacted and tried to force the
family out. The owners tried to sell their house rather than
give up Toby but the community ran off prospective
buyers. The family was forced to find a new home for him.
It was very fortunate to receive such a sweet boy. He is
well loved at BFWS.
Custer and Tia
Shawnee, a 12-year-old cougar, was unwanted by her original
owner. She was kept by her new owner at a friend’s home until
his friend died suddenly. She had to be moved quickly before
the new owner took possession of the house, and BFWS was
contacted for help. Shawnee and her cage mate were moved to
BFWS in 2005. Her owner has since moved near BFWS and is
now our head animal caretaker. As a result of the move, she
became very stressed and consumed a large amount of bedding
material that was placed in her house. She stopped eating and
once the staff figured out the problem over 3 pounds of straw
was finally removed from her stomach. She is now 12 and has
been a resident here for 3 years. She is a sweet loving cat who
takes medication for arthritis.
Ayla is a special needs Cougar who is well-
loved by all females at BFWS. A 6-year-old
cougar she came form Kentucky. Ayla was
previously at a sanctuary that closed. Her owner
wanted to place her in a home where she would
receive love and the best care. Ayla is partial to
women and the female staff members adore her;
she tends to hide around the males. Ayla
currently suffers from an immune deficiency
and is on medication and steroids to keep her
healthy.
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Mercury was the first cougar to come to the sanctuary in 1999. She was 15 months old and had been listed on the
Internet. She was living in a trailer in Alabama. Her owner had wrestled with her as a baby and as she grew she wanted
to wrestle with the owner’s children. The owner threw her out into the backyard and left her there with no food or
water. The owner’s relatives sent out a plea for someone to help before she starved to death. BFWS answered the call
and drove to Alabama to rescue her. We obtained her just in time. She is an example of what not to do with a cub.
Cubs need to be raised the way you want them to act when they are older. She will still play wrestle with anyone she
comes in contact with. At her size even play can be dangerous. Mercury is a great cat and is very happy with her
cagemate Ayla
Butternut Farm Wildcat Sanctuary
13740 Blamer Road
Johnstown, OH, 43031
Butternut Farm Wildcat Sanctuary
http://www.butternutfarmwildcatsanctuary.org/
If you like these cartoons, visit Chad’s web site - Tundra Comics
James Greene’s Timmy the Squirrel
Memorial Bizarre Pictures of Cute Little Animals
JACK BUCKLES’ TEARS OF JOY
Funny Stories, Bad Jokes, Bumper Stickers, etc.
The Waiting Room
I was sitting in the waiting room of the hospital after my wife had gone into labour and
the nurse walked out and said to the man sitting next to me, "Congratulations sir, you're the new
father of twins!"
The man replied, "How about that, I work for the Doublemint Chewing Gum Company."
The man then followed the woman to his wife's room.
About an hour later, the same nurse entered the waiting room and announced that Mr.
Smith's wife has just had triplets. Mr. Smith stood up and said, "Well, how do ya like that, I work
for the 3M Company."
The gentleman that was sitting next to me then got up and started to leave. When I asked
him why he was leaving, he remarked, "I think I need a breath of fresh air. I work for 7-UP."
Can You Name
These Pictures?
ANSWERS
Green Thumb
Cupcake
Clean as a Whistle
Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Month of Sundays
Bourne in a Barn
RIO MACAW’S
FACEBOOK PAGE
Rio now has 678 friends on his Facebook page.
What’s even more amazing is that more than 200 of
them are from different countries around the world,
true to the spirit of Rotary International.
Rio currently has friends in:
India
Greece
Turkey
Argentina
Portugal
Denmark
Italy
England
Venezuela
Bangladesh
Pakistan
South Africa
Brazil
Chile
Mexico
You can visit Rio at this link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/rio.macaw?ref=name
The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands!
The 2011
WE TOUR
Walk Across America
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