Posted by Ingrid Fields on Jul 13, 2018
Dublin AM Rotary July 13,2018 meeting
We had an engaging Main Speaker today, Bradley Frick sharing “Constitution 230”.
 
But first our announcements:
Bob Rosenberg was recognized “Rotarian of the Year” in this 20th year of his membership and some of his contributions were announced. Best wishes also to Bob and Irene for their 46th wedding anniversary this weekend.
 
We had visitors from Taiwan Rotary 3461 and 3462.  Sharon Kendall and The GSE Taiwan Director introduced the students and professionals visiting the area and reviewed some of the highlights of their trip.           
Andy reminded us that there are still vital volunteer opportunities for our Irish Festival and the signup link is right here for you to use now:
Registration Site: 
 
Click on the “Sharing o’ the Green” button at DublinIrishFestival.org 
 
If you did serve for an organization in the past please sign into your account OR enter your username, click on the Forgot Your Password? link. Note: if you forgot your username, the group leader will have access to that information. Please DO NOT create a new account if you have served in the past • A new page will open, reenter your username in the space provided and click Continue • An email will be sent to your e-mail account prompting you to reset your password. Follow the instructions provided in the email and choose a password that you can remember for the rest of the season! 
 
If you did not serve for an organization in the past please click the Create New Account. 
  • Create a username and password, click Next. (We recommend using your first initial and last name all LOWERCASE case as your password) 
  • Enter Dublin AM Rotary join code: 18blarney (all join codes must be entered in ALL LOWERCASE. Click Next. If you have multiple join codes, enter one and proceed to the next page where you will receive instructions on how to enter another. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, YOU CAN CONTACT BONNIE COLEY-MALIR AT BONNIE.COLEY@ME.COM OR 614-330-6540, OR ANDY KEELER AT ANDY.KEELER@KEELERNADLER.COM OR 614-402-3765
Wolf talked about our exchange student and her upcoming arrival August 8th and a possible Perfect Party around August 11th. Cindy has graciously volunteered if no other hosts anxiously steps in.
Dwight won the big pot and donated $1,000 to the veteran’s committee fund.
 

Bradley Frick – Constitution 230

Brad is an attorney, proud graduate of The Ohio State University and Notre Dame Law School and fellow Rotarian member in the Upper Arlington club.
Brad had great comparisons and stories of America between July 4th,1776 and the 1787 timeframe of the Constitutional Convention and the 90 days that changed the world forever. The Articles of Confederation focused on major issues that could be compromised on for a stronger union:
  • A central executive that was strong but not too strong
  • Senate representation
  • The Bi-cameral compromise between large and small states
  • Slavery
  • Split off the Judiciary as a separate independent branch of power
  • Creation of the Electoral College since communication and news travel was slow
  • Separation of Powers
  • Tariffs between States
There were great examples and stories and Brad left us with the best question:
Would the Constitution pass today?