Red Badges and New Member Tags
Posted by Paul Lucas
Some clubs use Red Badges and some use Red Tags during the new member orientation period. The attached poem was written by Terry Sutton a new member of the Mid-Cities Pacesetters (and former Pastor) on his experience as a new member.
My name is Terry, my mom is Madge,
I have a red tag on my Badge
To get the Red off is no small feat
I'd have to attend a Boring meet (Board Meeting)
The leaders gathered around the table
You all should be there if you're able.
I obediently went 'cause I am new
There I became this club's C-DOO.
Not the kind that skims the water
That is fun ... this is harder.
This the point person for disaster
It's something A kin to bing a Pester (Pastor).
I was proud to do it - just to brag.
Then Bill said "Terry, you've got to be in DRRAG".
But, Bill, I said, I'll be depressed
I don't own a disaster dress.
Not that kind of DRRAG you silly dupe
DRRAG is Disaster Relief Rotary Action Group!
By joining this and working together
We help those in disaster do a whole lot better.
Now I'm on a committee working out a plan
We'll let you know how to lend a hand
My time and talents, I will invest
Now get this red tag off my Chest!
I have a red tag on my Badge
To get the Red off is no small feat
I'd have to attend a Boring meet (Board Meeting)
The leaders gathered around the table
You all should be there if you're able.
I obediently went 'cause I am new
There I became this club's C-DOO.
Not the kind that skims the water
That is fun ... this is harder.
This the point person for disaster
It's something A kin to bing a Pester (Pastor).
I was proud to do it - just to brag.
Then Bill said "Terry, you've got to be in DRRAG".
But, Bill, I said, I'll be depressed
I don't own a disaster dress.
Not that kind of DRRAG you silly dupe
DRRAG is Disaster Relief Rotary Action Group!
By joining this and working together
We help those in disaster do a whole lot better.
Now I'm on a committee working out a plan
We'll let you know how to lend a hand
My time and talents, I will invest
Now get this red tag off my Chest!