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YOUR GYRO INTERNATIONAL NEWS MAGAZINE - Volume 97, Number 3
GyroScopeJULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 2015
- details inside - pages 4, 5 & 6 -
July, August, SeptemberVolume 97:Number 3
International Web Page – www.gyro.ws(follow links to Database, Conventions et al) Gyro International
Editor: Emil L. Baijot, Secretary-TreasurerGyro International – 1096 Mentor Avenue – Painesville, OH 44077-0489
Headquarters Phone: 440/352-2501 Fax: 440/352-3882e-mail: [email protected] - or - [email protected]
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ABOUT THE COVER: Although there are many important meetings at the Interim meeting,
attendees have sufficient time to visit within the area.Savannah is a wonderful location, seeped in Civil War and
Revolutionary War architecture, history and ambiance.
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GYROPINION:
OF INTERNATIONAL INTEREST:
GOVERNORS
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
OF DISTRICT INTEREST:
INDIVIDUAL CLUB EVENTS:
P/3 The President’s Message
P/13 New & Views from the President
P/12 A little humor on aging
P2/ International Officers & District Governors / Contents
P4/ Gyro International Interim Meeting
P5/ Interim Registration Form
P6/ Interim Schedule
P8/ From the Editor’s desk
P9/ Gyro Keys to Success
P9/ Tokyo Club Installed
P10/ Executive Council
P11/ Executive Council, cont.
P17/ Mission Statement repeated
P22/ 2016 Convention in Red Lake, ON - revised flyer
P28/ Future Meetings
P17/ District II Convention
P19/ District I Convention
P24/ District IX Convention flyer
P12/ Fresno P18/ Winnipeg
P17/ Winnipeg Golf
GOVERNORS
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
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President Floyd “Chris” Snyder 1825 Dunkeith Dr. NW Canton, OH 44708 [email protected]
First Vice President Dana Davidson 2030 3 Greystone Walk Dr. Toronto, ON M1K5J4 [email protected]
Second Vice President Dale Woodroffe 340A Eagle Heights Canmore, AB T1W 3C9 [email protected]
Third Vice President Matt Johnson 6720 94th st ct nw Gig Harbor, WA 98332 [email protected]
Immediate Past President Alonzo “Lonnie” Turner 2801 West Terrace Dr. Tampa, FL 33609-4027 [email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer Emil L. Baijot 1903 Ponderosa Drive Bellingham, WA 98229 [email protected]
District I Governor Pat Rynd 2069 Forest Edge Drive
Akron, OH 41223-3366 District II Governor Neil Baker 714 Holdorf Drive Blue Grass, IA
District III Governor Steve Glaumuzina 304 Gull Landing Buffalo, NY 14202
District IV Governor Ron Hart 4306 Naughton Avenue N. Vancouver, BC V7G 2E1
District V - District VI Governor Ed MacDonald PO Box 970 Windsor, NS B0N 2T0
District VII Governor Ross Davis 6215 St. Albans Circle Edina, MN 55439
District VIII Governor Alan Pentney 2126 3Rd Ave NW Calgary, AB T2N0K4
District IX Governor Ed Henderson 1130 Redberry Place Nipomo, CA 93444
District X Governor Gary Ennis 908 S. Willow Ave. Tamps, FL 33606
President’s Message
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Greetings Fellow Gyro's:
In traveling around our fraternity and in reading the newsletters from the clubs, I am finding an alarming trend in our organization. That is the lack of members willing to step up and take an active role in leadership in their clubs and on the district level. Why is this? Why aren't some Gyro's willing to step up and help their clubs or districts?
Let's explore some obvious reasons:
“When I joined I was told I didn't have to do anything” - I know a lot of us are retired from our business life and after the day to day stresses of the business world want to kick back and enjoy the fellowship without the responsibilities of leadership. But look closely at your club. Are there areas that you personally would like to see changes? Are there things that you would do differently? Here is where your experience in the business world could come in handy.
“My club is run by one guy” - Unfortunately, this is true all too many times in Gyro. But is this one guy “running the club” doing so because the members in the club don't step up and offer to help? Why don't you, as a friend, offer to help out. You just may be surprised that the answer would be a welcomed “yes”.
“I have no idea what the club officer responsibilities are” - Are the officer duties spelled out in your club? Has anybody in the past taken the time to write out what is expected of each club officer as to duties and responsibilities? If not, this could be a good time to bring this up at your next business meeting and ask why your club doesn't have a manual, especially if your club is having trouble getting members to step up and assume leadership positions. This could be a good place to start to get members interested in their club operations.
“It would be too time consuming” - Time is the one thing that always seems to be in short supply, especially since retirement and I, like a lot of people, seemingly find myself busier than ever before. I'll be honest here and say that as president of Gyro, I find it does take a lot of my time. But the presidency of Gyro is a whole different ball game than president of a local club. When I went through my club chairs I was employed and found that it only took a few hours a month at the most. I'm sure most of us are good at budgeting our time and to help our own club should not be all that time consuming.
I haven't touched serving at the district level. I know that serving as a district officer does take more time than at the club level. There is the travel of course and keeping the communication lines open with the other officers in your district and the club presidents. And of course the travel to the interim and annual International conventions. But attending the conventions is really where you find the true meaning of being a Gyro. Personally, since I started going through the district chairs and attending my first international meetings, Linda and I met and formed lasting friendships that continue to this day.
I'm just touching the surface here and I know it. But the fact remains that too many of us are willing to let somebody else to the heavy lifting and sit back and do nothing to help. Think about it; you may find it rewarding to help out your club and also find it more fun than you imagined.
See you all in Savannah in February.
Yours in Gyro Friendship: Chris Snyder, President, Gyro International
Gyro International
Interim Meeting
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Gyro International InterimDesoto Hilton Savannah, Savannah, Georgia
February 8-12, 2016
Meeting Schedule
Sunday 7:00pm – 10:00pm - Executive Council Dinner 9:00pm – 11:30pm - Hospitality Room open (PDGs in charge)
Monday DISTRICT OFFICERS ARRIVE
9:00am - 5:00pm - Executive Council Meeting 12 noon - - Executive Council Ladies Luncheon 3:00pm - 5:00pm - Past District Governors Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Hospitality Room open 7:00pm - 9:30pm - Dine around – EC & BOG 9:30pm - 11:30pm - Hospitality Room open
Tuesday 8:30am - 10:00am - Board of Governors Meeting 9:30am - 11:00am - Ladies Coffee Social
10:30am - - EC meets with ladies 10:00am - 12 noon - Governors Meeting (w/o EC) 12 noon - 1:00pm - Hospitality Room 1:30pm - 5:00pm - Board of Governors Meeting resumes 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Hospitality Room 7:00pm - 9:30pm - Dine around – EC & Board of Governors 9:30pm - 11:30pm - Hospitality Room
Wednesday 8:30am - 12 noon - Leadership Seminar 12 noon - 1:00pm - Hospitality Room
Afternoon - free time 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Hospitality Room 7:00pm - Dinner (on your own) 9:00pm - 11:30pm - Hospitality Room
Thursday 8:30am - 10:45am - Workshop Seminar 11:00am – 12 noon - Social Media review & update
12 noon - 1:00pm - Hospitality Room afternoon - free time 5:00pm - 6:30pm - Hospitality Room 6:30pm - 9:30pm - President’s Hotel Dinner (optional) ** 9:30pm - - Hospitality Room
“Sightseeing and tour information will be in your ‘Welcome Envelope’ when you check in.”
( ** casual dress)
A MEN’S SOCIAL ORGANIZATION EXPORTING FUN, FRIENDSHIP & BROTHERHOOD
Letters to the Editor & Trivia of Interest
From the desk of the Editor ...
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HALLOWEEN: By the time this issue is online, it will be well into the month of October and almost time to ask our aging bodies to once again, get up and down to answer the door to view toddlers dressed in outrageous costumes!
One of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween didn’t start out as a holiday for costumes, trick-or-treating or carving pumpkins. The Halloween celebrated today has elements of several different religious and cultural traditions. The name Halloween is an abbreviation of “All Hallows Eve,” a traditional name for the Catholic holiday of All Saints’ Day.
Halloween wouldn’t be what it is today if not for the Celtic holiday of Samhain, an ancient celebration of the spirits of the dead. A Roman festival called Feralia is another Halloween inspiration. Although Feralia occurred in February, it was a public festival where citizens made offerings and sacrifices to calm the spirits of the dead so they wouldn’t haunt the living.
The original Celtic holiday of Samhain occurred November 1, not October 31. Samhain was one of the most important holidays for Celtic people, and its festivals were conducted by their priests, the Druids. On Samhain, the Celtic people believed that the spirits of those who had died over the course of the year would mingle with the living before traveling on to the afterlife. In addition to the spirits of departed souls, other supernatural creatures like fairies and demons came out “to play” during Samhain. Festivals and celebrations were meant to aid the good souls on their way, and keep bad spirits from doing harm to the living. Samhain also celebrated the harvest, and foods associated with fall, such as apples, pumpkins, spices and cider, were part of the
early traditional celebrations. (So much for the trivia this time.)
FOUNDER’S NIGHT: Of course, once Halloween is over, it is time for clubs to plan to celebrate a traditional “Founder’s Night” event. For many clubs, this occurs in November - although for some it varies from mid-October through November. For some clubs it is an internal event, for others an attempt is made to join with other nearby clubs for an evening of friendship and the opportunity to reflect and remember our roots in Gyro. In may cases it also becomes a social event by inviting the ladies.
Even though we strive to make our organization more in tune with current lifestyles in order to attract younger members, I think it imperative that we set aside a time to not forget our three founders - Paul Schwan, Gus Handerson and Ed Kagy and what their association brought into all of our lives with our membership in Gyro International. These three men and their associates were recently out of college and were striving to make a place for themselves within the business world. None-the-less, they never lost sight of the value of true friendship. And look at what that has produced - an organization that still flourishes more than 100 years later. Truthfully, we are weakened somewhat in numbers, but that can be overcome with resolve. Perhaps participating in a Founder’s Night will re-energize that resolve? A resolve that we all must give back something to the organization from which we have received so much. Resolve in the form of not just attending, but active participation. Inviting others to enjoy what you have enjoyed.
If your club does not celebrate a Founder’s Night, ask your officers, “why not?”
Friendship consists in forgetting what one gives, and remembering what one receives - Alexandre Dumas Père
LeaderBehavior,EspeciallythePresidentandClubExecutiveApresidentsetsthemoodfortheevent.Ifameetingistobefun,thepresidentshouldSMILE,beUPBEATandPOSITIVEineverything.Soshouldtheclubexecutive.Asomberdournegativeapproachdoesnotliftanyspirits,infactrepels.
Events&MeetingsareThe“Face”or“FrontStage”ofGyroToGyros,meetingsandeventsaretheclub.Meetingsarethe“face”andcenterpieceofeveryclub,andshouldbeworththetimeandmoneytoattend:venue,food,programs,organization,themes,laughter,friendship,andfellowship.Sometimesclubstrytodoitonthe“cheap,”greatlydiminishingvalue.Reviewattendanceinformationtogetahandleonsatisfaction.Lowattendance=Lowsatisfaction.
Eventsmustbedesignedwithourladies(“Gyrettes”)inmind.VirtuallyeverygrowingGyroclubreportedthisimportantstrategy.Trytothinkoftheseeventsasa“datenight”withyouandyoursigni�icantother.ItappliestoConventionsandotherDistrictactivitiesthattoooftenofferlittlefortheladies.
FunatMeetings–EssentialforGyroFunmeetingscanbecreatedby:jokes,stories,skits,costumes,gimmicks,entertainment,locationvenue,themes(akaSt.PatricksDay),trips,golf,etc.etc.ItisacentraloutcomeofGyroandaprimarytaskofclubleaders.
AllThisDoesn'tJustHappen….GyroCannotbeLeaderlessIt'sabigmistakeforclubstobedisorganized.Thissatis�iesnobody.Althoughnotveryexcitingtotalkabout,theseclubexecutive“behindthescenes”tasksarecriticaltocreatingenjoyableexperiencesforGyros:annualmeetingschedules,programvariety,�inancials,venuecontracts,cateringservices,foodanddrink,eventregistrationsoftware,nametags,memberdirectories,speakers,promotionofevents,greeterschedules,bylawrevision,membershipcommittees,break-evenanalysis,andanalysisofmemberwants.Gyrosdon'twitnesstheplanninginvolved;theyexperiencetheresultsofeffectiveleadership.
The18GrowthGyroClubsOnly18Gyroclubsaregrowing.Yes,just18.Eachoftheseclubsdoesthemajorityofwhatismentionedabove.Chancesareifyourclubhasmembershipthatisdeclining,�latline,ormanyyearsofalowlevelofmembers,youarenotpracticingthesamethingsasthegrowingGyroclubs.
The Keys to SuccessGYRO
- submitted by PDG Timothy W. Wright, Sr.
The club president is the primary role model for the club. If the president is
upbeat, friendly and smiling, that sets the mood for the club.
To most members, the meetings ARE
the club
Gyro should be fun!
Do you have any entertaining speakers?
Telling jokes is a Gyro tradition!!
If you don't use greeters consider
adding them
Greeters create an atmosphere of
friendship.
Be creative!!!!!
Themes add fun!
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NOTHINGNEW…..BUTDOESYOURCLUBDOIT?
Tokyo Gyro Club Officially Installed- submitted by Dale Woodroffe
Mary Ann Woodroffe, Emmit Parker, Thomas Partridge, Kay Ogiyama, Chad Kreller, Masaaki Tsukuda, Thomas Donnelly, Dale Woodroffe
Masaaki Tsukuda and 2 nd International VP, Dale Woodroffe
President Kay Ogiyama and VP Chad Kreller
Mary Ann and I traveled to Tokyo, Japan to meet the new Tokyo Gyro Club members and for Installation of Officers. It was a busy few days! We were given an all day tour by Masa, Aiko and Yamoto. We visited the famous Tokyo fish market (Tsukiji), temples, shrines and the Imperial Palace. On Saturday we took the train to the coast and met the Gyro group for a beach party. Families joined in and there was lots of chatting as well as a few strenuous volleyball games. The Gyro flag waved proudly on the beach! We completed the afternoon with a lovely traditional Japanese dinner at a near-by restaurant. On Sunday August 30, club members gathered for theInstallation. Everyone was very excited, especially when they unwrapped the charter, the Gyro Gong with a mallet. The biggest hit were the Gyros receiving their name-tags and certificates. The officers inducted are as follows:President: Kay Ogiyama, Vice-President: Chad Kreller, Secretary: Emmet Parker,Treasurer: Thomas Partridge. Chad pointed out that Masa at 21 years of age may be the youngest Gyro and we all agreed! The meeting was followed by a lovely dinner at a Korean restaurant. Dale and I were very grateful for the hospitality during the visit. It is uncommon for people to be invited into one's home in Japan as accommodations are very small and different. We stayed with Thomas Partridge for 2 nights and one night with Chad Kreller and his family. They all have the true Gyro spirit!
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District 1 Convention photos - story and more on pages 24 & 25
Chris Snyder has been a member of the Canton, Ohio Gyro club since 2002, serving as President in 2007. He has also served as Governor of District 1 2010-2011. He is originally from Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Howe Military School and attended the University of Akron.
He was active in the family rubber business serving as General Manager, Executive Vice-President and served on the board of directors. He was also active in the local folk music scene.
Chris currently lives in Canton, Ohio with his wife, Linda, of 28 years and their 2 cats. Chris and Linda are active in their church, where they sing in the choir and serve on the worship committee.
Members of the Executive Council 2015-16
Floyd C. (Chris) Snyder President
Canton, Ohio ~ District I
Dana Davidson First Vice PresidentToronto, Ontario ~ D-III
Dale Woodroffe Second Vice PresidentCalgary, Alberta ~ D-VIII
Dana has been a Gyro since 1985 and was District III Governor in 1992-93. A Gyro Merit Award Recipient in 2006, Dana has been a member and Officer of four Gyro clubs and is currently a member of the Gyro Club of Toronto. He lives with his wife, Barbara Dukic, in Scarborough, Ontario, a suburb in the east end of Toronto. Three children between them from previous marriages, Dawn, Christopher, Michael, and one granddaughter, Finnley, make life even more enjoyable. His former father-in-law was PIP Bruce Poll (88-89) (wife Dolores).
Dana is an Account Manager in the Graphics and Printing industry and in his leisure time, enjoys golf, baseball, lawn bowling and watching his favorite hockey team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, lose every year, which proves he can take a beating and still come up with a smile and a handshake.
Dana and Barb look forward to meeting many more new friends during their service to Gyro and the EC.
Dale joined Gyro in 1985 through the Sherwood Park Club in District VIII. He became President of the club in 2005 and in 2009 became an Associate Member while working in North Africa. Returning to Alberta, Dale joined the Stampede City Club in Calgary where he became President in 2011 and Governor District VIII in 2012.
In 1973 Dale met Mary Ann in East Africa and married the following year in Parsboro, Nova Scotia. Their residence is Canmore, Alberta in the Rocky Mountains about an hour's drive west of Calgary. They have two sons who are both married. One lives in Edmonton with a son and the other lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dale is an Engineer/Planner/Senior Manager for a large International Consulting/Engineering/Construction company and is presently working out of Vancouver, British Columbia. When not working he and Mary Ann enjoy hiking, skating, yoga/exercise and traveling.
Most of all they enjoy their family, Gyro friendships and meeting new people in different clubs throughout the United States and Canada.
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Alonzo “Lonnie” is a founding member of the Gasparilla Club, Tampa, FL in 1985. He has served as club president; District X Governor 2005-06; received Editor Best Club Bulletin, Class 3, District X, 2001-2002. He is currently serving his club as the Secretary/Treasurer. He served in the US Army. And is a member of The American Legion. and as Past President of the Lions club in central Florida. Beside his commitment to Gyro, he volunteers at the EAA Fly-Ins in Lakeland and Oshkosh. He uses his technology skills with his church, and high school reunion committee.
After attending the University of Tampa, he worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in various managerial positions retiring after twenty five years.
th He met Betty Lou at their 35 high school reunion and married in 1997. Betty Lou is a retired elementary school p r i n c i p a l . F i v e c h i l d r e n a n d 9 grandchildren between them brings a lot of pleasure.
They spend their time between Tampa, FL in the winter and Jacksboro, TN in the summer.
They also have a travel trailer that will be used to travel the States and Canada visi t ing Gyros and enjoying the countries.
Members of the Executive Council
Matt JohnsonThird Vice PresidentOlympia, WA ~ District IV
Emil L. Baijot, Secretary-Treasurer
Bellingham, WA ~ District IV
Alonzo (Lonnie) Turner, Past President
Gasparilla, Tampa, FL ~ D-X
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After living in a remote Alaskan village where he was CEO of a native corporation for several years, he and Joan relocated to Bellingham, WA in 1977. He was soon introducedto Gyro and traveled to various events, joining Chilliwack in 1980. He formed the Bellingham club in 1981, serving in all the offices several times.
He has received many awards including the Merit Award in 1988 and the Honor Key in 1994. He served as Governor in 1988-89 and as International President in1993-94. He has been the International Sec.-Trea. since 1999.
In previous lives he attended Stanford but graduated from the UofW as an Industrial Designer; has been an Army Lieutenant during the Korean conflict; manager of a large art group at Boeing; Master of his Lodge & President of the Shrine Club; served nine years on County Planning Commission and until retiring, a designer/builder of custom homes for 30 years; and currently, he is a member of the County Appeals Board.
He and Joan were married in 1958 and they have four happy and successful children and seven grandkids. Joan keeps active as a partner in a daycare that schools up to 90 children and is a hospice volunteer.
Matthew "Matt" Johnson has been a member of the Olympia Gyro Club since 2001. He has served three terms as Club President and served as District IV Governor in 2011-2012. He is currently also President of the Tacoma Gyro Club.
Matt was born in Fort Dodge, IA and graduated from high school in Puyallup, WA. He returned to the mid-west to attend Lake Forest College, graduating Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Politics in 1988. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 1998, and began his legal career with the Washington State Attorney General's office. He spent ten years as in house counsel for a major international insurance company and is now the Managing Attorney of a three attorney Plaintiffs Personal Injury/Wrongful Death firm in Olympia, WA. Matt is a trial lawyer, and enjoys every opportunity to present his client's case to a jury.
Matt lives in Gig Harbor, WA with his wife Lisa Kay. Together they have four children and one grandchild, age 3. They enjoy traveling, particularly to Mexico and the Caribbean. Matt is a huge sports fan and loves to follow the Seahawks, Mariners and Nascar driver Kasey Kahne. Matt and Lisa are excited to serve on the EC and meet many more Gyros throughout the US and Canada.
Members of the Executive Council 2015-16
Fresno Gyro Club Members Meet at Breakfast
A few months ago, members of the Fresno club started having social meetings at various restaurants for breakfast. As the months went by more and more members started to attend. They meet the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 AM at Huckleberry's restaurant, since they have a back room that provides privacy. The meeting held on
thAugust 5 had the highest attendance yet with eight members arriving for breakfast and sharing some stories and jokes. The members in the photo (left to right) are as follows: Hugh Riedle, George Buck, Larry Duba, Gene Oliver, Barney Wade, Jim Vaughan, Henry Berumen, and Lowell Gist, Club President. Lowell led a discussion on where we will be meeting with our spouses in September and various activities that the members might enjoy during the year.
FRESNO GYRO
PERKS AFTER 60
- submitted by Larry Duba, PIP 2012
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Communications Today ...
1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you. 2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first. 3. No one expects you to run--anywhere. 4. People call at 9 PM and ask, "Did I wake you?" 5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac. 6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way. 7. Things you buy now won't wear out. 8. You can eat supper at 5 PM. 9. You can live without sex but not your glasses. 10. You get into heated arguments about pension plans. 11. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge. 12. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room. 13. You sing along with elevator music. 14. Your eyes won't get much worse. 15. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off. 16. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service. 17. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.
Chris Snyder, PresidentGyro International
KEEP THE FUN IN GYRO!
toKyo gyro cluB is noWoFFicially cHartereD
The new club in Tokyo, Japan, has been officiallychartered. Dale Woodroffe, 2nd International V.P.,while on a personal holiday with his wife MaryAnn, installed the new club and its members.
Say a big “Hello Gyro” to these new Gyros:
• Ryan Booker• Tom Donnelly• Chad Kreller• Kay Oglyama
There are also five Associate Members who helped to get the club started.Many thanks to: Larry Duba, Ron Hart, David Kreller, Jim Vaughn and DaleWoodroffe.
SEPTEMBER 2015N VGews & iews
from yroGyro InternationalExecutive Council,2015-2016
Presidentchris snyder (linda)1825 Dunkeith Dr nWcanton oH [email protected]
1st Vice PresidentDana Davidson
(Barbara Dukic)2030-3 greystone Walk Drtoronto on m1K [email protected]
2nd Vice PresidentDale Woodroffe (mary ann)340a eagle Heightscanmore aB t1W 3c9403-679-8703 (H)403-620-5118 (W)[email protected]
3rd Vice Presidentmatt Johnson (lisa)6720 94th st ct nWgig Harbor Wa [email protected]
Immediate Past Presidentlonnie turner (Betty lou)2801 West terrace Drtampa Fl [email protected]
Secretary-Treasureremil Baijot (Joan)1903 Ponderosa DrBellingham Wa [email protected]
chris & linda snyder
District ii convention incluDeDmay interesting activities
Linda and I had the pleasure to attend the District II Convention the weekbefore Labor Day. It was held at the Wildwood Lodge in Clive, Iowa. Thenearby Des Moines club was the host. Wendell Saunders was the chairman.
The D-II officers for the coming year are:
• Neil Baker, Governor• Bernie Saylor, Past Governor• Dave Langfitt, Secretary-Treasurer
All three of these men have been serving D-II for a number of years. Neilis now in his third stint as Governor, Bernie just completed his second stintas Governor, and Dave previously served as Governor. Unfortunately no-body else has stepped up to carry the torch. The district needs a few goodmen to take on the responsibility.
On Saturday afternoon, the men were treated to a tour of the Albaugh CarMuseum, a private museum dedicated to the Chevrolet Automobile.
It has one Chevrolet from every year in which Chevys were produced,starting in 1912, through 1975. One room has a group of 1957 Chevy
continued
• Emmet Parker• Thomas Partridge• Masaaki Tsukuda
convertibles in each of the colors available thatyear! Truly an impressive collection.
We also attended a half-hour golf seminar atthe Otter Creek Golf Course by the club pro, TomTays. It was very informative, but I’m not sure ithelped my game that much. My play hasn’tchanged at all since returning home.
All in all, the District II Convention was an enjoyable event. Linda and I met new friends, got“caught up” with old friends, and just had agreat time. It was a memorable Gyro weekend.
Monday found us at a lunch meeting with theDavenport club. President Manny Fritz invited usboth to the luncheon. After lunch, I installed theirnewest Gyro, Kent Huelsmeyer. Kent is the ninthnew member installed by Davenport this year.
Congratulations to Davenport on their member-ship drive, and thank you for your hospitality!
Following an afternoon with Neil Baker whogave us a tour of the Quad Cities, it was off to theClinton club, which is located a few miles northof town, off the main highway near the back -waters of the Mississippi River. They have theirown clubhouse where the members can relax andenjoy the company of their friends over a coupleof beers. That night’s fare included steaks and alot of fun and friendship. Many thanks to clubpresident Dan Blohm.
I especially want to thank Neil and LolitaBaker for taking Linda and I under their wings,for showing us around Davenport, and for arranging the meetings at the Davenport andClinton clubs.
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FRIENDSHIP!
Pictured are seven of the nine new Davenport gyros with international President chris snyder (left) and D-ii governor neil Baker (right)
corvettes, corvettes and more corvettes!clinton gyro club’s clubhouse.
KEEP THE FUN IN GYRO!
Future International Events:
interimFebruary 7-11, 2016Hilton savannah Desotosavannah ga
conventionJuly 11-17, 2016super 8 Hotelred lake on
interimJanuary, 2017tBa
Future District Events:
District i conventionmarion oHseptember 18-20, 2015chris snyder,
installing officer
District ii conventionclinton, iowaaugust, 2016
District iii convention(was held during theinternational conventionin Buffalo)Dale Woodroffe,
installing officer
District iv conventionPrince george Bcseptember 25-27, 2015Dale Woodroffe,
installing officer
District vi conventiontruro nsseptember 25-27, 2015Dana Davidson,
installing officer
District vii conventionDuluth mnoctober 1-4, 2015chris snyder,
installing officer
District viii conventionFairmont Hot springs Bcmay 26-29, 2016installing officer tBa
District iX conventionPismo Beach canovember 5-8, 2015Dale Woodroffe,
installing officer
District X conventionnovember 8-10, 2015lonnie turner,
installing officer
District Governors:
District itim Wright (sandra)Painesville club8300 tewksbury laneconcord oH [email protected]
District iineil Baker (lolita)Davenport club7014 Holdorf DrBlue grass ia [email protected]
District iiisteve glamuzina Jr. (vicky)Buffalo club304 gull landingBuffalo ny 14202716-510-3499 (H)716-634-9295 (W)[email protected]
District ivDan Durbin (missy)olympia club2280 simmons st #aDupont Wa [email protected]
District vied macDonaldWindsor clubBox 970 – 510 churchill stWindsor ns B0n 2t0902-798-4651 (H)902-798-2269 (W)edwardmacdonald@
ns.sympatico.ca
District viiross Davis (connie nelson)minneapolis metro club6215 st albans circleedina mn [email protected]
District viiialan Pentney (tara)stampede city club2126 3rd ave nWcalgary aB t2n 0K4403-270-0600 (H)403-299-3726 (W)[email protected]
District iXed Henderson (martha)Blacklake club1130 redberry Placenipomo ca [email protected]
District Xgary ennis (Dottie)gasparilla club908 s Willow avetampa Fl [email protected]
increasing memBersHiPiDea #1 …
At the International Convention in Buffalo earlier this year, D-I Gov. Timothy W. Wright Sr. ofthe Painesville club was appointed to the new position of Director of Membership. Tim was thechairman of the New Era Committee. His ideasconcerning membership are an outgrowth of theNEC efforts over the past two years. I’ve askedhim to share some of these ideas here. More detailed articles will appear in the future issues ofthe GyroScope.
Okay, Let’s keep it simple …Gyros (and their ladies) are attracted to:1. People they like and admire, 2. An interesting schedule of events, venues,and meetings.
• Together this produces fun and reinforces friend-ship.• This is the reason our club exists, why men become Gyros!!!!• Clubs that accomplish both thrive. • Clubs without one, or both, do not.The fix? Club leaders that execute (not only talk
about)(1) a search for quality members; (2) consistently produce creative, fun and inter-
esting experiences for Gyros and their ladies.It’s very simple. However, it takes leadership, planning, dedica-
tion and effort. Learn how many clubs have increased member-
ship. Read the new 2015 survey “How They Did It,The Growing Gyro Clubs, Survey Results, OfficerComments” posted on the Gyro International web-site. For a digital copy contact:Timothy W. Wright, Sr. (Painesville)Gyro International Director of MembershipGovernor District [email protected]
neW gyro memBers• Seven new members – Tokyo Club, District XIII (see article above)
• Walter V. Jacobsen – Tampa Club, District X – Sponsor, Bob Capellini
• Donald C. Codville – North Shore Club, District IV
• Frederick B. Collins – North Shore Club, District IV
• William Shaw – Indianapolis Club, District I –
Sponsor, Larry Powers
• Kent Huelsmeyer – Davenport Club, District II
Gentlemen: Welcome to Gyro!
coming intHe neXtneWsletter ...
News about District VII’sConvention in Duluth, MN.
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Registration Fee: Couple $196 US Single $98 USRegistration Fee pays for Last Night Buffet, Refreshments and Entertainment
Registration Fee must Arrive atGyro International Headquarters in Painesville, Ohio
No later than January 10, 2016
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Gyro International1096 Mentor AvenuePainesville, Ohio 44077Email: [email protected]: 440-352-2501
DON’T DELAY – DO IT NOW!
SAVANNAH REGISTRATION FORM2016 Gyro International Interim Meeting
February 8-12, 2016DeSoto Hilton Savannah – Savannah, Georgia – 1-912-232-9000
Scenes from D-II Convention
President’s CupWinnipeg Golf Tournament
- submitted by Craig Cormacknd The annual golf tournament was held at the Rossmere Golf and Country Club on September 2 .
A total of 12 Gyro's and friends braved the sweltering heat to par�cipate in this year's tournament. Amongst them were Gyro's President Bill, John Stordeur, Jim, Tyler Seman, Gary Read, Jamie Hay, Derek Hay, Craig Cormack. Also in a�endance were Steve and his nephew Kevin, guests of Jim Perfanick. John Stordeur was joined by his guests Greg Romance, Bill Zonneveld and ex-Winnipeg Jet, Bill Lesuk. Greg Romance was kind enough to provide to free passes for green fees at the Rossmere Club which resulted in a draw for two prizes of $45.00 cash, the equivalent of the green fees. Following the tournament, the majority re�red to the dining room for supper and a few liba�ons while President Bill applied the Callaway Handicap system to determine the winner of the President's Cup. Jamie Hay, last year's winner, produced the polished trophy complete with his name engraved upon it. The winner, according to the Callaway system, was none other than John Stordeur. John was quite ecsta�c and did not believe that he had won. Therea�er, the draw for the two $45.00 cash prizes was conducted with the winners being Tyler Seman and John Stordeur. John had to be pressured to accept the $45.00 as he drew his own name and didn't think it was fair to accept it especially since he had won the trophy. In addi�on to the trophy, other winners were: Craig, who won the longest drive prize, and Jim and Kevin who won prizes for closest to the pin. All in all, we had fantas�c weather and a great group for a day of golf. Thanks to all for suppor�ng this annual event.
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Warm sun, waves lapping at the bedrock, loons calling in the bay, and the sounds of friends having a great time
together --what better way to spend an August weekend? Aug 7-9 was the annual Gyro Lake Weekend at Lake of the
Woods. This year a total of 24 Gyros and Gyrettes made it to the event. Thirteen local Lake of the Woods residents,
along with 11 city dwellers.
Al and Erica graciously opened up their docks and doors for the 11 guests, President Bill and Sandy Johnston; Mark
& Cec Rathwell; Craig and Sheryl Cormack; Derek Hay and his boat; Tyler and Crystal Seman, along with newborn
Jackson (8wks); and Ted and Annwyl Shewchuk of Red Lake, ON (McKenzie Island Club).
Their summer oasis affectionately known as 'Builtmore Lodge' served as the main gathering place for the weekend.
Guests arrived in waves (literally) to the island on Friday afternoon. Thanks to Captain Derek and co-Captain/bartender
Tyler for serving as a water taxi to and from the Keewatin Rec Centre landing. After visiting guests settled in, the circle
of Adirondack chairs on the dock (mostly handmade by Al himself an other family members) quickly became the
comfortable place to catch up and unwind with a cocktail or cold beer. Bob and Michelle Drew arrived by boat early
evening and joined the crew for the sandwich and salad bar dinner. Good times continued into the late evening with
stories and jokes being shared over drinks and music in the mosquito protected cabin.
The sun rose early at 'Builtmore Lodge', but nary a soul was to be seen stirring about. The quiet of the channel, the
warm sun and the obvious good time the day before ensured all guests had a great sleep-in. With enough time to enjoy
a healthy breakfast, the golfers made their way over to the mainland to put their skills to test, while the others remained
on the island to enjoy the day at lakeside. Golfers were Bill and Sandy Johnston; Craig and Sheryl Cormack; Jim and
Joan Perfanick; Derek Hay; Tyler Seman; Gary Read; and Bob Drew. For the golfers the sun was hot and the hills were
many. Those who remained on the island for the day sunbathed on the dock and visited with one another until noon
when Mark and Cec, Ted and Annwyl, Crystal and Jackson, and Al and Erica ventured by boat about 25 minutes to
Wiley Point Lodge for lunch. The patio was warm, meals were excellent, the beverages cold, and the conversation easy.
The boat ride gave visitors a chance to enjoy the lake, see the cabins of fellow Gryos as they cruised by, and to also
share stories about the lake.
Around 5:30, boats began to arrive to the island again, including a pontoon taxi with passengers Betty Gyles, Leona
Jarvis, and Don and Julie McInnes (all local residents). Shortly, they were followed by the returning golfers on Derek's
boat, Bill Appleby on his boat, Bob and Michelle Drew on their boat, Helen and Gary Read along with a guest on their
boat, and Jim and Joan Perfanick who caught a ride with a fellow Gyro as well. The dock became the popular greeting
and meeting place for everyone to catch up and share stories with appetizers and cocktails. Dinner of roasted pork and
array of complimentary dishes and salad was cooked to perfection by the hosts. The evening carried on with more
stories and visiting in the cabin looking out over the picturesque sunset on the channel.
Sunday morning the guests of Lodge packed up and joined the local residents at the cabin of Don and Julie McInnes
for a bountiful brunch - fruits to baked goods and everything in between. The pace was slower with friends exploring
the garden, lounging on the deck, dipping toes in the water on the sandy beach, complete with a Cribbage challenge
between Julie (Al and Erica's guest) and Bill Johnston. There could not have been a better way to have spent the last
day together.
The feeling of the weekend could be compared to your favourite family gathering – chaotic and entertaining all at
the same time with friends in every room inside and out, laughing, sharing, and experiencing life together. Friendship
and fun at its best.
Special thanks to Al and Erica for their gracious hospitality throughout the weekend, along with special helpers Sam and Aviv (Al's
eldest son and his wife), and especially Julie (Al and Eric's summer guest). Special thanks also to Don and Julie along with
members of the McInnes Clan for hosting brunch on Sunday morning.
Winnipeg Gyro Weekend at Lake of the Woods- submitted by Gyrette Crystal Seman
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District I Convention in Marion The District I convention was from September
18 to September 20 hosted by the Marion, OH
Gyro club. We had over 90 Gyros and Gyrettes
attending. Friday evening was for arriving Gyros to get registered and settled into their rooms and enjoy the joint hospitality suite hosted by the Marion club with the Akron and Canton clubs contributing and helping to tend bar. We then went to the all Occasions Convention Center for a delicious prime rib buffet dinner and open bar. The evening's entertainment was provided by Magician John Slicer who kept everyone guessing at his sleight of hand. We enjoyed a fun evening with a delicious meal and excellent entertainment. We then went back to the hospitality room for conversation and friendship.Saturday morning, after a continental breakfast, the District I business meeting was conducted. For the afternoon there was golf for some at the Marion Country Club, lunch with wine and canvas for the ladies at the country club, along with shopping and sightseeing. Saturday evening was the District I dinner and officer installation. International President Chris Snyder installed: Tim Wright of Painesville as Immediate Past Governor, Pat Rynd of Akron as
stGovernor, Randy Tarrier of Powell as 1 Lt. Governor, Mike Peterson of Northwest Indiana as
nd2 Lt. Governor and Larry Larson of Akron as Secretary Treasurer. After the officer installation we were treated to skits put on by Northwest Indiana, Powell, Painesville, and Marion. Thanks to Jim and Diane Glassmeyer, Tom and Teri Tutus, Mike and Phyllis Nicolosi, and Lew and Susan Lausé for organizing a successful & fun convention. - submitted by Lew Lausé PDG District 1
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District One Convention, cont.
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Gyro's New Mission StatementYou helped create it!
- submitted by Randy Tarrier
Gyro International has a new Mission Statement, along with supporting statements of Vision & Values. As the Storyline suggests - you helped create it at the Annual General Meeting in Buffalo June 22-28!
The Mission Statement Committee: Tim Wright, Alan Pentney, & Randy Tarrier (Chair), held a seminar with about 30 other Gyros during one of our scheduled training sessions. The discussion lasted over 2 hours; the results were fantastic!
The group session began with a presentation on Mission statement “best practices,” and a short “how to write” a Mission statement. In a nutshell, it means that once we determined our organization's key values, we established the Vision statement as “our desired future position,” based on those values. The Mission statement defines who we are, what we want to be known for, and its purpose is “how we make our vision a reality.” Using the current Mission, Vision, & Values statements as a basis, the group submitted their suggestions as to what best described the intent of those ideas in up-to-date language. There was some healthy debate over content & wording, but eventually, the group arrived at a consensus.
MISSION
VISION
VALUES
An international organization that provides a setting for our members and friends to socialize and have fun.
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The website and Facebook pages have been updated to reflect our new statements. Once again, thanks to all of you who participated in this process, job well done!
Gyro is the first choice for men seeking to enjoy fun events with their friends, without the requirements common to other organizations.
GYRO’S:
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Belong to a mens’ social organization founded in 1912 value our friends as more than acquaintances are committed to fun are men of character with diverse backgrounds relax and enjoy each others’ company at interesting venues enjoy events for couples too
Gyros enjoy the benefits of their membership without any of the following requirements: fundraising community service projects high dues mandatory attendance at all events engagement in business networking
This isn’t like the summer camp your parents sent you to…
Contact Information
Join us for some small town Northern hospitality at CAMP GYRO on McKenzie Island
In beautiful Red Lake, Norseman Capital of the World! July 11th-17th 2016
Recommended Travel Agent: Contact Karen Pace at Red Lake Travel to arrange discount travel rates, including charters, into Red Lake! 1-800-465-3305
Ted and Annwyl Shewchuk Box 1013 Red Lake ON, P0V 2M0
Telephone: 807-735-2801 Email: [email protected]
Registration Camp Activities
• World-class Fishing
• Golfing: on the most northerly 18-hole golf course in Ontario!
• Boat Tours
• Float Planes
• Gold Mine Tour*
• Arts and Crafts
• Heritage Centre Tours
• Campfires
• Fireworks* Plus a Northern style hospitality room & many more fun activities you won’t want to miss!
Visit tourismredlake.ca for additional information about Red Lake! * Subject to availability
July 11th-17th 2016
Join us in beautiful Red Lake, Ontario and discover all the
north has to offer!
Gyro International and District VII Convention
(US funds at par)
Early Bird Rate
$220 per person
After March 1st 2016 $240 per person
*Early bird rate includes entry into a draw for an
Original Aboriginal Woodland Painting
Register with the attached form or online at the Gyro
International website
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been set-aside at the
Super8 Hotel in Red Lake for the low rate of $120 a night with free continental
breakfast, internet, and parking. Please call to reserve your room and ask for the gyro rate.
Phone: 1-807-727-8888
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Future Deadlines for the GyroScope December 24 / March 30 / June 30
DISTRICTS
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GYRO”
August 28-39, 2015 ...................................................................................... District II Convention
Des Moines, Iowa
September 18-19, 2015 ................................................................................. District I Convention
Marion, OH
September 25-27, 2015 ............................................................................... District VI Convention
Holiday Inn, Truro, NS
September 25-27, 2015 ................................................................................ District IV Convention
Prince George, BC
October 1-4, 2015 ........................................................................................ District VII Convention
Duluth, MN
November 5-8,, 2015 ................................................................................... District IX Convention
Pismo Beach, CA
October 17-19, 2014 .................................................................................... District IX Convention
Murphy, California
May, 2016 ....................................................................................District X Convention
May, 2016 ................................................................................... District VIII Convention
February 2016 ........................................................ International Interim Hilton DeSoto Hotel, Savannah, GA
June 2016 ...................................................... International Convention Red Lake, ON - District VII
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