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!