Soundings (10/21/08)
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PG-13 joke by Tim McEvoy
Visiting Rotarians: Tim Capenter, Jeff Haggen
Guests: Wendy Keneipp and Karen Haggen
Announcements:
Grape & Gourmet: Zach says there are 150 tickets left, available at Horizon Bank (Zach), Merrill Lynch (Stew), and Par Yacht Charters (Christine). Chistine still has a need for silent auction items. Lynn reminds all foremen to organize their groups. Please refer to his logistics memo.
Tim McEvoy reported on his trip to Ireland;
Bob Moles enjoyed trout fishing in BC, and update on water projects in Honduras;
Dan Moore's firm TPS Services received a "remodelling excellence" award;
Jim Johnson returned from hunting trip in Midwest and visited three different Rotary clubs out there;
Dale Brandland apologized for missed meetings and described his love-hate relationship with his iPhone;
Doug Wight for missed meetings, and two deaths in the family;
Tonja Myers went to Nashville received award from AHA;
Stephanie Sadler for a birthday;
Bob Becker for birthday and anniversary
Tim Carpenter for wonderful, interesting trip to Honduras on water project; thanked our club and Bob Moles
Stan Dyer football bucks;
Sergeant at Arms by Lynn Templeton
Eddie Hanson, Jim Johnson, Mike Hammas, Christine Palmerton, those who haven't been fined recently, trivia re. Four Tops and the passing of Levi Stubbs, Dale Brandland, Kathy Cheldelin, and lots of presidential trivia!
Program
Bill Gorman introduced our speaker, Dr. Edward Hallowell, head of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Sudbury, MA. He discussed the topic "Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness". A father of three himself, Hallowell shared his thoughts about what makes children feel good about themselves and the world they live in.
Hallowell argued that we don't need statistical studies or complicated expert opinions to raise children. What we do need is love, wonder, and the confidence to trust our instincts. He outlined a 5-step plan that parents can use in giving their children the gift of happiness:
1) connection
2) play
3) practice
4) mastery, and
5) recognition
Hallowell argues that privilege, wealth, and expensive "extras" are not necessary for happiness. He encourages parents to reconnect with the moments in our own childhoods that made a difference; he also talked about how activities like team sports, community service, religious observance, and household chores can foster a child's sense of mastery.
Susan Donnelly, head of Whatcom Day Academy, talked about her school and its philosophy of teaching. Her school arranged and sponsored Dr. Hallowell's visit to Bellingham.
Next week: District Governor from Canada!
Brent Walker wins the raffle!
Respectfully submitted,
Stowe Talbot