Wine, church tours part of Rotary governor induction

Submitted by The City Wire staff on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 2:03pm.

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story and photos by Linda Kaufenberg

More than 200 Rotarians from District 6110 gathered in Altus at St. Mary's Lawrence Hall June 30 for the Governor's Induction Dinner of A. C. Moncrief. Prior to the induction, tours of Post winery and St. Mary's Catholic Church were offered.

“I am proud of this opportunity of fellowship and friendship,” A.C. Moncrief said after he was inducted as Rotary District 2009-2010 Governor. “I have come to know the district leadership and have learned that each of them has special talents. It's exciting to learn from them.”

Serving under Moncrief will be 21 assistant governors.

District 6110 is the eighth largest Rotarian District in the world serving eight counties in Kansas, nine counties in Missouri, 13 counties in Arkansas and 21 counties in Oklahoma. According to its Web site, Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto “Service Above Self.”

Ron Petersen Sr. who served as Governor from 2008-2009, said "The Rotarian who serves best profits the most. Rotary is about growth and we grow along with the club we belong to." In transferring the Governor's pin to Moncrief, Petersen noted, “He's ready, his bags are packed and he's smoking.”

Each year, governors must visit every Rotary club (individually or with several clubs at one time in the district to:
• Focus attention on important Rotary issues;
• Provide special attention to weak or struggling clubs;
• Motivate Rotarians to participate in service activities; and
• Personally recognize the outstanding contributions of Rotarians in the district.

In closing, Moncrief challenged each of the River Valley chapters to set a goal of 20% to 25% growth to set an example for the district.

"In every football game, two plays can change the game and I know two clubs can change the district,” Moncrief said.

Ron Petersen Sr., outgoing District 6110 Rotary Governor, transfers the Governor's pin to incoming Governor A. C. Moncrief.

Installation of Rotary Club Presidents included (from left) Paul Wise, Fort Smith; James McGhee, Alma; Shirley Williams, Van Buren; Rex Anderson, Ozark and Ken Pyle, Fort Smith. Sitting at the head table are Tony Wilson, President of the Ozark Rotary Club and his wife Jennifer.

Attending the event from Tulsa representing the North Tulsa Rotary was Wallace A. Williams and his wife Anne. Williams will be the 2010-2011 District 6110 Governor.

A.C. Moncrief greets Rotarian Dixie Spears as she gets off the bus chartered by the Van Buren Rotary Club. Also exiting the bus is Rotarian and Sebastian County Circuit Judge Jim Spears.

Choosing Post wines to sample were Thurman and Martha Ragan, Jamie and Bob England and Bernie Manard.

Andrew Post, winemaker, draws a sample of Cabernet directly from the vat for Marin Pyle during the winery tour.

Joseph Post conducted a short tour of St. Mary's Catholic Church. The church was founded Nov. 21,1879. The present church was completed and dedicated Sept. 2, 1902 with a plain interior. On Jan. 2, 1915, the painting of the interior was begun.

An archangel depicted in one of the church's 29 stained glass windows. St. Mary's is on the National Historic Register and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Steve Reid, Tulsa Sunrise Rotary Club and District Webmaster, with his parents Pat and Ben Reid of Fort Smith.

Emily Lovick, Stan Vlademar, Lee Vlademr, Betty Batchelor and Fines Batchelor. Fines presented Shirley Williams, President of the Van Buren Rotary Club, with an enlarged photo of the 1955 Rotary Club showing some of its founding members. He also has 50-year perfect attendance at Rotary meetings.

Steve Lovick, Rotary District 6110 assistant governor, and wife Emily Lovick of Fort Smith.

Leslie Davis, District 6110 assistant governor Nancy Brewer with the Fort smith Rotary, and Doris Tate, Greenwood Rotary and candidate for Arkansas Secretary of State.

Fred Williams

Fred Williams, past president of Fort Smith Rotary, emceed the evening and brought laughter to the event.

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	Wine, church tours part of Rotary governor induction Submitted by The City Wire staff on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 2:03pm. story and photos by Linda Kaufenberg More than 200 Rotarians from District 6110 gathered in Altus at St. Mary's Lawrence Hall June 30 for the Governor's Induction Dinner of A. C. Moncrief. Prior to the induction, tours of Post winery and St. Mary's Catholic Church were offered. “I am proud of this opportunity of fellowship and friendship,” A.C. Moncrief said after he was inducted as Rotary District 2009-2010 Governor. “I have come to know the district leadership and have learned that each of them has special talents. It's exciting to learn from them.” Serving under Moncrief will be 21 assistant governors. District 6110 is the eighth largest Rotarian District in the world serving eight counties in Kansas, nine counties in Missouri, 13 counties in Arkansas and 21 counties in Oklahoma. According to its Web site, Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto “Service Above Self.” Ron Petersen Sr. who served as Governor from 2008-2009, said "The Rotarian who serves best profits the most. Rotary is about growth and we grow along with the club we belong to." In transferring the Governor's pin to Moncrief, Petersen noted, “He's ready, his bags are packed and he's smoking.” Each year, governors must visit every Rotary club (individually or with several clubs at one time in the district to: • Focus attention on important Rotary issues; • Provide special attention to weak or struggling clubs; • Motivate Rotarians to participate in service activities; and • Personally recognize the outstanding contributions of Rotarians in the district. In closing, Moncrief challenged each of the River Valley chapters to set a goal of 20% to 25% growth to set an example for the district. "In every football game, two plays can change the game and I know two clubs can change the district,” Moncrief said. Ron Petersen Sr., outgoing District 6110 Rotary Governor, transfers the Governor's pin to incoming Governor A. C. Moncrief. Installation of Rotary Club Presidents included (from left) Paul Wise, Fort Smith; James McGhee, Alma; Shirley Williams, Van Buren; Rex Anderson, Ozark and Ken Pyle, Fort Smith. Sitting at the head table are Tony Wilson, President of the Ozark Rotary Club and his wife Jennifer. Attending the event from Tulsa representing the North Tulsa Rotary was Wallace A. Williams and his wife Anne. Williams will be the 2010-2011 District 6110 Governor. A.C. Moncrief greets Rotarian Dixie Spears as she gets off the bus chartered by the Van Buren Rotary Club. Also exiting the bus is Rotarian and Sebastian County Circuit Judge Jim Spears. Choosing Post wines to sample were Thurman and Martha Ragan, Jamie and Bob England and Bernie Manard. Andrew Post, winemaker, draws a sample of Cabernet directly from the vat for Marin Pyle during the winery tour. Joseph Post conducted a short tour of St. Mary's Catholic Church. The church was founded Nov. 21,1879. The present church was completed and dedicated Sept. 2, 1902 with a plain interior. On Jan. 2, 1915, the painting of the interior was begun. An archangel depicted in one of the church's 29 stained glass windows. St. Mary's is on the National Historic Register and attracts visitors from all over the world. Steve Reid, Tulsa Sunrise Rotary Club and District Webmaster, with his parents Pat and Ben Reid of Fort Smith. Emily Lovick, Stan Vlademar, Lee Vlademr, Betty Batchelor and Fines Batchelor. Fines presented Shirley Williams, President of the Van Buren Rotary Club, with an enlarged photo of the 1955 Rotary Club showing some of its founding members. He also has 50-year perfect attendance at Rotary meetings. Steve Lovick, Rotary District 6110 assistant governor, and wife Emily Lovick of Fort Smith. Leslie Davis, District 6110 assistant governor Nancy Brewer with the Fort smith Rotary, and Doris Tate, Greenwood Rotary and candidate for Arkansas Secretary of State. Fred Williams, past president of Fort Smith Rotary, emceed the evening and brought laughter to the event.


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