“Politicians employ speech writers as ventriloquists.”

National Ventriloquism Week

3 Club Minutes

5 Meeting Photos

8 Best Buddies Contest

9 Ventriloquism (Cover Story)

11 Mail Box

12 Beth Anne in New Zealand

15 Africa Trip Update

17 The ABC‘s of Rotary

20 Born to be Wild

25 Tundra Comics

26 Timmy the Squirrel & Tears of Joy

27 Miscellaneous Foolishness

28 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

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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

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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. Today was a very light meeting due to it being a

holiday week and many of our members were out of the Valley on vacation and on cruises.

2) Invocation – Ben

3) Pledge & Four Way Test – Tim

4) Introduction of Guests – Kent

Bryce Wilson – Today‘s speaker

Steven Bustamante – Today‘s speaker

John Slentz – Assistant Governor District 5510

5) Get Food – GOOD as usual – BACON!

6) Rio‘s Macaw – BAD jokes as usual. BAD PARROT!

a. Q – What did the beach say to the tide?

A – ―Long time, no sea!‖

b. Q – How do rabbits travel?

A – By ―hare-plane!‖

7) Ben collected Happy Dollars and any other cash that wasn‘t nailed down.

8) Grant - Pat reported that he just received a $5,000 grant from the Virginia Piper Trust to support our Christmas

activities for impoverished children in Maricopa County. He thanks Linda Searfoss for her assistance in arranging this.

9) Treasurer - Bobbi

reminded us to use separate checks

made out to the Rotary Foundation

when making donations to Paul

Harris.

10) Speaker – Today, we had

an excellent presentation by Bryce

Wilson and Steven Bustamante

from the Southwestern Bureau of

Economics. We received a

fascinating half hour review of the

history of American coins and

currency. Covering everything

from the Coinage Act of 1792 to

the Gold Standard Act of 1900 and

current trends and conditions, this

was a most informative lecture.

We also enjoyed looking at the

many historic coins they brought

with them.

11) Bumper Sticker of the

Day – ―Save the world…Get a

vasectomy.‖

18) There was no further business. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10AM.

Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club

Speaker: Bryce Wilson, Southwestern Bureau of Economics

“The History of American Coins and Currency”

July 15, 2010

PRESENT: Corey Bruggeman, Bobbi de Haan, Patrick de Haan, Ben Eubank, Dona Eubank, Ron Freeman, Kent

Hendricks, Jim Lemmon, Tim Lidster, and Geoff Pashkowski.

GUESTS: John Slentz, Bryce Wilson and Steven Bustamante.

We missed you

JACK, BRAD, JAMES,

DENNIS, BRIAN,

LYNSIE, ANITA, SANDI,

GREG, and LINDA!

Marisa Arellano Velazquez

Cover photo: PDG Ben

Eubank and President Corey

Bruggeman celebrating

National Ventriloquism Week

Today’s Presentation

WHAT HAPPENED AT TODAY’S MEETING

TRS ROTARY CLUB GETS REPLACEMENT BANNER FOR PDG OAKES

When Tempe Rio Salado heard about the misprint on PDG Oakes‘ Governor‘s Banner (they left the ―e‖ out of

his last name), the entire membership chipped in and had a new banner made for him with the correct spelling

of Oakes. Congratulations and Thank You for an outstanding year!

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COVER STORY

Ventriloquism got its start in ancient times, somewhere

around the sixth century BC, it is believed, when it was used

to supposedly communicate with the dead. The first known

ventriloquist of this type was Louis Brabant. He was in the

court of the French King Francis the First. It became a

widespread belief that the spirits of the dead went to the

stomachs of the prophets and continued to exist there. The

prophets were then able to foretell the future by the spirits

who were speaking from his or her belly. Hence the name

"ventriloquist" which means "belly speaker" in Latin. Of

course, it was the prophets themselves who had learned the

art of ventriloquism so they could fool their listeners and

claim to have divine powers.

For a long time, ventriloquism was viewed negatively by the

Christian church. Finally, though, it was looked upon as

simply being a form of entertainment. Listening to the

"voices from the belly" was no longer done. Finally, at the

end of the nineteenth century, a comedian by the name of

Fred Russell came up with an act which he performed with

his dummy. Russell became known as the "father of modern

ventriloquism." Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his wooden

dummy named Charlie McCarthy came on the scene years

later in 1938 and ended up becoming an international

celebrity. Buffalo Bob Smith and his cowboy dummy, which

was named Howdy Doody, had their own television show for

over ten years, starting in the 1940's. Then, Shari Lewis and

her hand puppet, which was named Lamb Chop, became

popular on television in the 1950's and 1960's.

Ventriloquism is a practiced skill that is achieved by

throwing one's voice. That is, a ventriloquist use a wooden

dummy or doll which he or she places on their hand in order

to operate their movements. The ventriloquist then pretends

to carry on a conversation with the dummy by moving its

mouth and providing its voice. The dummy's voice actually

comes from the ventriloquist, but since there is no sign that

he or she is moving his or her mouth or lips, then the voice

seems to come from the wooden dummy. Our eyes naturally

try to zero-in on the source of the noises or the voice that we

hear. But, by controlling the movement of his or her lips, and

by not moving the mouth, a ventriloquist successfully tricks

us into thinking that the voice we are hearing is coming from

another source, such as his or her wooden dummy. We know

better, but a good ventriloquist can make it seem that his or

her dummy is actually talking even though we know for a

fact that it is not.

You can learn ventriloquism yourself by studying the many

books and videos that are available on the market today. You

will need to practice in front of a mirror so that you can

practice not moving your lips or your mouth as you speak for

your dummy. In order to perform your new skill, you will

also need to choose and purchase a dummy, of course, which

will then be used as your sidekick.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF VENTRILOQUISM

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CAN YOU NAME THESE FAMOUS VENTRILOQUISTS?

ANSWERS: Famous Ventriloquists - Edgar Bergen, Shari Lewis, Paul Winchell, Rio Macaw, Buffalo Bob Smith.

Famous Dummies - Charlie McCarthy, Lamb Chop, Hush Puppy, Charlie Horse, Jerry Mahoney, Knucklehead Smiff,

Ben Eubank, Sock Puppet, and Howdy Doody.

We have been in a remote part of Malawi for the past couple of days and, as I write, it is 6:00 AM on the morning for

departure of our well deserved safari into Zambia.

The hearing clinic at Little Field Orphanage, in the remote south eastern section of Malawi went well and our group

got a taste of rural life. The villagers were first examined for hearing loss in the morning and then the orphans came

after lunch. We nearly had a sit-in demonstration on the part of some of the villagers who did not get a chance to be

examined.

When we arrived in Lilongwe, after a long drive yesterday,

I heard from our clearing agent that the shipment was ready

to be picked up so Kyle and I quickly went to the airport

and loaded the boxes (see attached photo of the loaded

shipment). We were able to get two boxes inside and one

on the top.

We will now head into Zambia for 4 days and then return

to resume our work in the northern section where I will

have opportunity to interview people with disabilities and

the audiology team will conduct one more clinic.

Best,

Jan

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

Additional story and pictures on page 15

WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS

Ambassadorial Scholarship Update

Planting Anew

Over the past couple weeks I replanted and planted a couple dozen trees.

Yesterday, however, was one of our huge planting days on the farm.

Despite the rain, another woman on the farm and I planted around 100

plants and trees! (I am hoping this offsets a little of my carbon footprint for

the year.) We planted, among others: hebe, dwarf flax, taupata, karo,

kohuhu, tarata, olearia, flax, cabbage trees, mahoe, alceake.

The permaculture specialist on the island delivered the trees and plants

earlier in the week. We placed the trees on the property in accordance with winds, slopes, sunshine, etc. The majority of

the trees are being used as a windbreak for our orchard.

The winds here are incredible and since the farm is on a hill

and by a bay many of our plants take a beating. The trees

are a natural way to both protect the orchard trees from

wind and help prevent soil erosion. As they grow, their

leaves will mulch the land, further fertilizing the area.

The trees we planted were grown here on Waiheke. A

farmer who lives on the other side of the island in a farm

commune grew all the trees from seedlings. By planting

trees grown on the island, we supported sustainability in

three main ways. First, we supported the local economy by

buying from local distributors. Second, we drastically cut

down on pollution emitted from transportation. Third, by

using trees already growing on the island, we were not

planting new species on the farm. Though not all the trees

are native to New Zealand, all our trees are harvested on

the island.

Honestly, planting the trees and other vegetation on the farm is one of the most rewarding aspects of my internship. I

understand the soil and wind patterns differently. I appreciate the rain softening the ground and how different processes

contribute nitrogen, sodium, phosphate, etc. to the mulch. But the most rewarding aspects is realizing if I come back in

ten, twenty, or thirty years many of the plants would, hopefully and most likely, still be here. This realization gives me a

sense of satisfaction and permanency in my work.

A Farm? Sustainability? So What?

Once upon a time there was a girl. A girl who had a garden and liked watching things grow. She liked picking corn and

mint leaves. She saw strawberries turn red and caterpillars craw on the leaves of tomato plants. She was thoroughly

convinced that the fruits and vegetables from her garden tasted better than the produce from the big grocery stores.

When this girl grew a little older, she stopped gardening as much, waiting for the fruit to change colors, and checking her

food for insects.

Still later and a little older, the girl found herself interested in studying the environment and people. She began to study

sustainability, which means to live in a way that satisfies currents life forms without destroying the agency of future

beings. One important aspect of sustainability, as she would later discover, is food systems.

Food systems are comprised of producers, contributors, and consumers. Food systems encompass the ways food goes

from the ―farm to fork.‖ So why are food systems important to sustainability? Energy is one of the many answers to this

question. Research shows that, ―Of all energy consumed by the food system, only about 20% goes towards production; the

remaining 80% is associated with processing, transport, home refrigeration and preparation.‖ Go into a grocery store.

Look around. Only 10 corporations produce more than half of the food in that store. Small farmers are the minority in the

growing world of food production. Energy waste and the endangerment of small farmers are but a few of the many

linkages between sustainability and food systems.

When the girl started recognizing these linkages she decided she wanted more, firsthand experience with local food

systems. On a farm on Waiheke Island, she developed a deeper appreciation for local agriculture production. How is this

farm and farms in general important for creating a more sustainable world? In part, local farms address the two issues

mentioned previously. Growing and distributing the food locally drastically reduces the energy needed for transporting,

packaging, storing, etc. Furthermore, local farmers are connected to the land and people in ways that defy corporate

monopolies over food systems. Uma Rapiti, the farm on Waiheke Island, is currently in the developing stages. Already,

the farm has fed WOOFERS, stakeholders, and farmhands. Although the farm is not at peak production yet, food was

donated to local communities of people living in food insecurity. The girl is learning how to produce food in a sustainable

way. This includes planting trees, fertilizing the ground, removing invasive plants, etc. By connecting with local food

production, she is learning from permaculturists, herders, farmers, and the earth itself.

By decreasing energy usage and providing alternative sources of food, farms, including Uma Rapiti, contribute to

sustainability. Food systems are pivotal. Understanding, designing, and supporting more sustainable food systems is

imperative for the survival of our species. Whether we are growing strawberries or supporting local agribusinesses, we

need to find ways to live more sustainably.

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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.

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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

Looking for a Simple, Low-Cost, High-Impact Polio Project?

All we need is a $25 donation from 100 Clubs, Companies, or Individuals

Africa Update from Jan & Clarice Snyder

July 13th

Blantyre, Malawi

The audiology team was scheduled to provide a

clinic at a school for the deaf located outside

Blantyre. Of course we had heard it was ‗close‘ but

we found out it was much farther beyond the city

than anticipated and we stopped several times for

directions—each time the implication was that it

was only a short distance. Neither roads nor the

school are clearly marked and we had just about

given up finding the school when we came upon it

well off the main road.

By the time the team was set up, it was almost

11:00 and easy to tell there was concern that they

would not complete the task by the end of the day.

The school had designated 30 students to be tested

and since many are truly deaf, each series of tests

takes longer in order to properly determine their

condition.

Kyle Karber was along and we waited until the team had started the testing to take some photos. The headmaster promised

to return the team to our hotel so I would not have to drive back to get them. We headed back toward the hotel and

watched for a hardware store to purchase bolts to further strengthen the top carrier. Along the way we found a garage and

had them install the bolts as well as fix a loose tailpipe; all at a reasonable price.

By the time we arrived at the hotel, it was 2:00 PM and Clarice was beginning to wonder what had happened. The three of

us had lunch and spent the afternoon catching up with email.

The day before, we had made arrangements with McDonald Ganisyeje‘s aunt, Meria, to meet us at the hotel for dinner so

we wanted to be sure to be ready when she and her son, Tito, arrived. The audiology team returned at 6:00 and reported

that they had tested over 30 students and identified many who were truly deaf.

Meria and Tito arrived at 7:00 and, after introductions to the others, we four sat down for dinner. The conversation

focused on many of the projects, to include the Kuroiler chicken and Malawians with disabilities, and Meria said she

would contact people in the office of the minister of Agriculture as well as the Minister of Disabilities. As it is, the

President (Mutharika) is also the Minister of Agriculture. She does not know him personally but knows people who work

in his office. She will attempt to set up appointments for us in those offices as well as with the new tribal headsman at

Njewa Village before we depart for the US.

We showed videos of one of the projects for a disabled boy in Senga Bay and President Obama‘s speech in which he

spoke about our project. She asked if I had anything on the Kuroiler project that could be shown and I pulled up a

PowerPoint presentation then provided a copy on her flash drive.

July 14th

Blantyre to Little Field Orphanage

(Chigamba Village near Nyenje Trading Centre), Malawi

Another new development—or perhaps a repeat new

development. After loading up and heading out of Blantyre,

we stopped at a ShopRite for provisions then began our

drive on the Zomba Highway. After only about 15 miles

along the paved, though bumpy road, the top carrier

collapsed again. Everything had to be taken off the top and

loaded inside along with the 8 of us.

Zomba was the next large population center and we arrived

about 11:00. With a little guidance, we found someone who

had top carriers and feet that would serve our needs. It took

about 5 hours, some searching for steel to allow our carrier

to fit the new feet, a local welder, and a great deal of

patience, to get us back on the road.

Then, as we headed out of Zomba, another new

development came upon us. For the first time in our experience in Malawi we came upon a speed zone equipped with a

camera. Although I tend to drive under the speed limits—50 kph in this and most residential areas—the police had their

camera set up at the bottom of a hill and caught me doing 61 kph. Apparently this location is lucrative for them as we saw

many pulled over and we later learned that both Janet Littlefield and Bill, had been caught in the same place only recently.

I was given a citation and told to pay the fine (MK 5000) to a police officer who sat near by on a log. The entire episode

was conducted in a friendly manner, and I did my best to maintain a pleasant demeanor as well, but given the day‘s

events, my normal effort to maintain safe speeds, and our reason for being there, the citation was somewhat difficult to

take. None-the-less, I was glad to see that some effort was being carried out to reduce driving speed in at least this

location. Malawian drivers, and especially minibus drivers, tend to drive too fast through congested areas.

With the delays, we were once again forced to drive in the dark and, at times, it seemed we were not on the right road. We

reached Liwonde, on the Shire River, which is familiar to Clarice and I from previous visits, just after dusk. Our turnoff

from there seemed obvious enough but we then rode for many miles, up a steep grade, with few trade centers along the

way.

At one point, we came upon a typical police gate across the road and were glad to have opportunity to get assurance that

we were on the right road. For some reason they made a point that my bicycle, on the front-mounted rack, was illegal but

we told them that placement of the bicycle had not been mentioned by other officers. We were able to get them to focus

on helping us with directions and Clarice gave one officer a pen—always a desired item—and we were on our way.

We reached the turn off at Nyenje Trading Centre and then found the dirt road that led to Little Field Orphanage. After

another 5-6 km, we came upon our destination and children

started to pour out of the gate as we drove onto the compound.

There was a lot of excitement amongst the children and local

people, and Janet and Bill were glad to see us. However, we

hardly received any greetings from the volunteers who had been

with us a few days before at Ntchisi Forest Lodge.

It was about 7:30 when we arrived and the children were having

reading time along with the volunteers. As much as possible, the

volunteers were reading with 1-2 children in the room where we

sat down to eat dinner. The noise level was significant and we had

a difficult time in talking with Bill and Janet. We learned some

things about the operation of the orphanage and could readily tell

that conditions were far more primitive than what we experienced

at the SOS facility or any other place we had visited.

We were lodged in an old clinic outfitted with bunk beds. After

another difficult day, we were ready for sleep.

Governor Glenn W. Smith

District 5510

2010 - 2011

22. DISTRICT GOVERNOR

The Rotary district governor performs a very significant function in the

world of Rotary. He or she is the single officer of Rotary International in

the geographic area called a Rotary district, which usually includes about

45 Rotary clubs. The district governors, who have been extensively

trained at the worldwide International Assembly, provide the "quality

control" for the 27,000 Rotary clubs of the world. They are responsible for

maintaining high performance within the clubs of their district.

The district governor, who must make an official visit to each club in the

district, is never regarded as an "inspector general." Rather, he or she

visits as a helpful and friendly adviser to the club officers, as a useful

counselor to further the Object of Rotary among the clubs of the district,

and as a catalyst to help strengthen the programs of Rotary.

The district governor is a very experienced Rotarian who generously

devotes a year to the volunteer task of leadership. The governor has a

wealth of knowledge about current Rotary programs, purposes, policies

and goals and is a person of recognized high standing in his or her

profession, community and Rotary club. The governor must supervise the

organization of new clubs and strengthen existing ones. He or she

performs a host of specific duties to assure that the quality of Rotary does

not falter in the district, and is responsible to promote and implement all

programs and activities of the Rotary International president and the RI

Board of Directors. The governor plans and directs a district conference

and other special events.

Each district governor performs a very important role in the worldwide operations of Rotary. The district governor is truly

a prime example of Service Above Self performing a labor of love

23. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

In view of the annual turnover of Rotary leadership each year, special effort is required to provide the 27,000 club leaders

with appropriate instruction for the tasks they will assume. The annual district assembly is the major leadership training

event in each Rotary district of the world.

The district assembly offers motivation, inspiration, Rotary information and new ideas for club officers, directors and key

committee chairmen of each club. Some of the most experienced district leaders conduct informative discussions on all

phases of Rotary administration and service projects. The assembly gives all participants valuable new ideas to make their

club more effective and interesting. Usually eight to ten delegates from each club are invited to attend the training session.

Another important feature of a district assembly is a review by the incoming district governor of the program theme and

emphasis of the new RI president for the coming year. District goals and objects are also described and plans are

developed for their implementation.

The success of each Rotary club is frequently determined by the club's full representation and participation in the annual

district assembly.

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About WMS

Wolf Mountain Sanctuary (WMS) is a non-profit,

educational organization dedicated to the preservation,

protection and proper management of wolves in the wild and

in captivity. Their purpose and ultimate goal is to save these

great noble animals from extinction.

The Sanctuary is located in the high desert of Southern

California. They are a forever home for all of the wolves

they rescue. The rescued wolves come from the movie

industry, private owners and from breeders.

Wolf Mountain Sanctuary is one of the few sanctuaries which allows human interaction with the wolves. They feel that as

the wolves will be captive for their whole life, they need to have human interaction and receive all the love they can give

them. The impression a 180 lb. wolf leaves on visitors to the sanctuary by rubbing their cheek against them and giving

wolf kisses is everlasting. To look into their knowing, wise, amber colored eyes is a moving, spiritual experience. It‘s

been said that when you look into the eyes of a wolf, you see your soul.

WMS feels that since the wolves will be captive for their whole life, they need to receive the love their caretakers and

friends can offer. Interacting with the wolves is a truly amazing experience and it aids us in educating humanity of the

wolves‘ plight.

WMS often travels to special events bringing a wolf ambassador to give educational lectures. They currently care for 16

wolves of various ages. The Sanctuary currently operates on donations through memberships and monthly adoptions.

They receive no government grants.

Twilight, the movie - When it came to making wolves, they came to WMS

The challenge wasn't just to build a believable wolf, but to build five unique wolves of extraordinary size and weight, to

portray that mass often with little more than the surrounding trees as comparisons, create believable fur and humanesque

eyes that weren't distracting. Nate Fredenburg, Art Director, helped to make sure those requirements were fulfilled,

combining real-world attributes and CG magic.

"At Tippett Studio, we always look to real-life creatures for reference on how to design our characters, real or mythical.

For New Moon, we had a special opportunity to travel down to a wolf sanctuary in Southern California to observe wolves

Bobbi de Haan’s Born to be Wild

Celebrating the Care and Husbandry of Exotic and Endangered Wildlife

“When you look into the eyes of a wolf, you see your soul.”

up close and personal. The key to looking at live reference is to form a knowledge base, study the creatures, their quirks

and behaviors, the language between the pack. We looked for signs of what the creature was about and added those to the

visual effects to make them believable."

Twilight at Wolf Mountain Sanctuary

Welcome to Wolf Mountain Sanctuary

Special thanks to Wolf Mountain Sanctuary for giving us permission to use their wonderful photographs.

If you like these cartoons, visit Chad’s web site - http://tundracomics.com

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 Gossip

Sarah, the church gossip and self-appointed arbiter of the congregation‘s morals, kept

sticking her nose into other people‘s business. Several members were unappreciative of her

activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence.

She made a mistake, however, when she accused George, a new member, of being an

alcoholic after she saw his pickup truck parked in front of the town‘s only bar one

afternoon. She commented to George and others that everyone seeing it there would know

what he was doing.

George, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just walked away. He didn‘t

explain, defend or deny; he said nothing. Later that evening, George quietly parked his

pickup in front of Sarah‘s house and left it there … all night.

RIO MACAW’S

FACEBOOK PAGE

Rio now has 673 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

For Special Needs Kids