The program for Thursday, January 24, 2008 is:
To Be Determined
Last Weeks Program
Toni Hennenfent joined the Minot Sunrise Rotary in the organizations early years. She is a Past President and a Paul Harris Fellow and has been a very active member; virtually single handedly publishing the club bulletin for a number of years. She is a native of Minot who graduated from Minot High School and chose to attend Minot State University. Her husband, Brian, is also native of Minot.
Toni started working for one of Minot’s leading printers soon after High School and remained with them for over thirty years before recently electing to change jobs. At her new company, Integrity Mutual Funds, Inc. she has become globally responsible for the marketing program, a challenge her previous employer could not match.
One of the "adventures" she has currently been instrumental in orchestrating (all puns intended) is the Integrity Jazz Festival 2008 to be held in Roosevelt Park June 21 of this year. While there are still several sponsorship opportunities left, the 7 hour program has been completely filled, largely with local talent. According to the website Toni has created for the event, the community can look forward to a fascinating event!
Toni has asked that we give where credit is due and mentions, among others, Teri Aldrich of the Minot Council of Arts; her boss, Mark Anderson; Connie Fiest of the Minot Park Board; and Chad Schmidt of 10 North Main Street.
Upcoming Events:
- International Goodwill Meeting - February 15 & 16, 2008
- Board of Directors Meeting - February 18, 2008
- L.E.A.D. Training 2008 March 07, 2008
- Board of Directors Meeting - March 17, 2008
- Dist 5580 Conference - Apr 30 - May 1, 2008
THE CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLE
Virtually all membership in Rotary is based upon a "classification." Basically, a classification describes the distinct and recognized business or professional service that the Rotarian renders to society.
The principle of Rotary classification is somewhat more specific and precise. In determining the classification of a Rotarian, it is necessary to look at the "principal or recognized business or professional activity of the firm, company, or institution" with which an active member is connected or "that which covers the active member’s principal and recognized business or professional activity."
It should be clearly understood that classifications are determined by activities or services to society rather than by the position held by a particular individual. In order words, if a person is the president of a bank, he or she is not classified as "bank president" but under the classification "banking."
The classification principle also permits businesses and industries to be separated into distinct functions such as manufacturing, distributing, retailing, and servicing. Classifications may also be specified as distinct and independent divisions of a large corporation or university within the club’s territory, such as a school of business or a school of engineering.
The classification principle is a necessary concept in assuring that each Rotary club represents a cross section of the business and professional service of the community