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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
DISTRICT 7360
February 2015
WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Think Spring! With the grip of Winter holding tight it is hard to believe that in 3-1/2 weeks we will be celebrating the beginning of this new season.
Many things are happening District-wide so please review the calendar below.
Also there is an important announcement in the newsletter so please review it.
Enjoy this newsletter.
Mary Johnston District Secretary
HAPPY 110TH BIRTHDAY TO
ROTARIANS
Volume 4 Number 7
DISTRICT CALENDAR — DATES TO SAVE
PETS – March 13-14 at Toftrees, State College, PA 2015 District 7360 Conference – May 1-3 at the Radisson, Harrisburg, PA
District Training Assembly – May 16 at Celebration Hall, State College Pancakes for Polio – May 25 at War Memorial Park, Martinsburg, WV
District Governor David Ford’s Installation – June 27 at The Links at Hemlock Creek, Bloomsburg, PA 2016 District 7360 Conference – April 29-May 1 at the Penn Stater, State College, PA
DISTRICT GOVERNOR PIATT ANNOUNCES THE SELECTION OF DISTRICT GOVERNOR
NOMINEE-DESIGNATE Per District 7360 Bylaws, DG Jason Piatt announces the Nominating Committee’s selection of Michael Hornby of the Martinsburg, WV Rotary Club as District Governor Nominee-Designee (DG in 2017-2018).
As stated in the bylaws: “The District Governor shall publish the report of the Nominating Committee and fix a deadline for the submission by Member clubs of names of any other challenger candidates, which deadline will be not less than fourteen (14) days after publication of the report. Any Member club may propose a challenger candidate for District Governor-nominee. The challenger candidate must have been duly submitted to the Nominating Committee for consideration. The District Governor shall notify all Member clubs of the name(s) of the challenger candidate(s). The District Governor shall inquire if any Member club wishes to concur with this challenge. Only challenges that have been concurred with by at least five (5) other clubs in the District will be considered. All candidates for District Governor nominee will be voted upon at the Annual Meeting” which will be at the District Training Assembly on May 16 in State College, PA.
RYLA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD
MEN & WOMEN
ARE YOU (or do you know someone who is):
• A person who demonstrates leadership skills and can recognize value in Rotary’s Four Way Test?
• A person who has a passion for youth and young adults, desiring to see them develop their leadership potential?
• A person who can lead by example?
• A person who will consent to and pass the Essex background check used by Rotary?
CAN YOU (or do know someone who can):
• Devote four days and the accompanying nights at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA, June 14 -‐ 17, 2015
• Supervise and mentor young adults during RYLA?
• Meet with students in small groups for discussion and reflection?
• Facilitate activities as needed during RYLA?
• Have fun with young adults and learn from the experience?
DO YOU (or do you know someone who wants) to make a difference?
If you are, can and do (or know someone who is, can and does)...contact Patricia Ann Dunlavy, District 7360 RYLA co-‐chair via FB, [email protected] or 814.386.3023 for a Counselor Application.
Minimum entering junior year of college and/or 21 years of age. Rotarians of any age are welcome to apply!
2015-16 THEME RI President-Elect K.R. "Ravi” Ravindran announced the "theme" for the year that begins July 1, 2015.
YOUR CLUB COULD APPLY FOR THE INNOVATIVE AND FLEXIBLE CLUB PILOT
The RI Board of Directors is expanding the Innovative and Flexible Club pilot from 200 to 1,000 clubs beginning 1 July 2015 through 30 June 2017.
Feedback from Rotary surveys and focus groups has shown that prospective and current members wish for flexibility to become or stay involved with a Rotary club. The Board would like more supporting data on how allowing clubs flexibility affects membership and club operations.
The Innovative and Flexible Club pilot, will evaluate the impact of various changes to meeting format, leadership structure, membership qualifications and requirements on a club’s ability to sustain and increase membership, implement successful programs and service projects, and support The Rotary Foundation. The deadline for submitting a pilot application form is 31 March 2015. Club and district officers will be notified of clubs selected to participate in June 2015.
To participate in this pilot, your club must: * Have chartered before 30 June 2010 * Be in good financial standing * Have at least 20 members * Not be participating in other RI membership
pilots HOW TO APPLY 1. Print or save the Innovative and Flexible Club pilot
guidelines.
2. Use the Word document to gather the information for the online application. Rotary International will not accept paper applications.
3. After you have gathered the information and signatures on the Word document, complete the online application form. Don’t forget to attach the voting certificate and signature page to your online application form.
Contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
Sincerely, John Hewko General Secretary
BLOOMSBURG CLUB NEWS
Bloomsburg Rotarian Heather Fritz, Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT), presented an interesting program on her recent trip to a remote area of Jamaica visiting a PT clinic and homebound patients. The purpose was to explore setting up an international internship option for Misericordia University PT students. Heather worked 12 years at Geisinger Health South Rehabilitation Hospital prior to joining Misericordia faculty the past 2 years as an Assistant Professor of PT and Assistant Director of Clinical Education.
The Bloomsburg Rotary Club and the BU Interact Club provided 77 meals to the community the morning of January 27th. The night's snowstorm kept the number below the 100+ usually provided. The server turnout was high despite the storm.
Front row: John Thomas, Sarah Vadala, Sabrina Sholtes, Kayla Koch, Elliot Zarrett; Second row: Audrey Zilz, Justin Hummel, Dr. Kristen Hale, Sue Zarrett, Dana Worzel, Olivia Mulvaney, Megan Lysle_, Jim Burrows; Third Row: Paul Moran, Jim Cleary, Amanda Lambert, Dr. Walter Zilz, Phil Pelletier.
HAGERSTOWN ROTARY'S 11TH ANNUAL BULL & OYSTER ROAST COULD SET A
RECORD
Danielle and Jason Kaufmann of Hagerstown take part in Hagerstown Rotary's annual Bull & Oyster Roast Sunday
About 840 people attended Hagerstown Rotary's 11th annual Bull & Oyster Roast, held Sunday in Hagerstown Community College’s Athletic, Recreation and Community Center. Shown right: Bruce Bacon of Hagerstown loads up on plates of fresh shucked oysters at Hagerstown Rotary's Annual Bull & Oyster Roast on Sunday.
Event Chairman Mike Johnston said about 960 tickets were sold. Combined with more sponsors, more games and a $5 increase in ticket price, Johnston said this year's event could set a record for the roast's proceeds. Last year's event raised $28,000, he said.
Rotary raised more than $80,000 overall last year to help local charities, Johnston said.
Several of Rotary's annual service projects revolve around literacy, including donating dictionaries to young students and hosting a literacy summit.
HANCOCK ROTARY SUPPORTS POWER PACK PROGRAM
On Tuesday, February 17 the Hancock Rotary was pleased to welcome Garry Holman, founder of NORMAL, as a speaker at its regular meeting. Mr. Holman spoke about NORMAL’s programs that support its vision, which is, “to serve the youth, their families and the communities in which they live, One Day, One Child, One Community at a Time.”
Shown is Mr. Holman receiving the check from President Angie Hager.
NORMAL works in partnership with the Food Bank Western Maryland Branch and Life House West Church to run its Power Pack Back Pack Program. Every Thursday student volunteers from South Hagerstown High School fill back packs with meal supplements and nutritional snacks which are then delivered each Friday to six area elementary schools, including Hancock Elementary. The Power Packs are given to children in need who have received parental permission. The Power Packs program supports Micah’s Back Pack program, which has a goal of providing food to children in need in each of Washington County’s elementary schools.
The program, which began during the 2010-2011 school year, initially delivered 10 power packs per week. This school year, the organization delivers 250 Power Packs every Friday. With this sort of demonstrated need, NORMAL was grateful to receive a $3000 donation from the Hancock Rotary Club. According to Mr. Holman, the donation will fund approximately two weeks of the program. Shown above: Ruth Ward, left, and Tonya Myers share a
laugh while catching up at Hagerstown Rotary's Annual Bull & Oyster Roast at Hagerstown Community College's Athletic, Recreation and Community Center on Sunday.
CLAYSBURG CLUB’S STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Claysburg's February Rotary Student of the month is Kari Glass. She is involved with Aevidum, community service, FBLA, softball and basketball. In the community Kari helps with CK Cares and the concession booth at the little league field.
She plans to go to school for Psychology and then continue on for her Masters.
Kari's community project idea is to see the Community Park grow. She would like to see more trees, flowers and benches added to maintain the beauty of the park. Also to see other play areas added. Kari thought a great way to raise money for the park would be a community walk. Participants would walk around the track at the park and collect money per lap. Her grandfather was involved in the park and she would like to continue to see it grow.
STATE COLLEGE ROTARY CLUB DISTRIBUTES DICTIONARIES
The weather outside has been cold and there have been school delays, and through all this members of the State College Rotary Club have been giving dictionaries to 3 grade classes in the State College Area School District. Teachers have welcomed us into their classmates and the student’s excitement has been hard to contain. So far, Rotarians Muchen Lee, Ray Papale, Bonnie Abrams, Lefty McIntyre and Debbie Fudrow have braved the cold visiting schools and distributed over 360 books and have several more visit. Several years ago, we selected “A Student’s Dictionary” to distribute and it has received excited reviews. Student’s browse the book and find information about the U.S. President’s, Countries,
Braille, The Planet, Sign Language and the favorite “The Longest Word” in the English Language containing 1,909 letters. By far, this is one of the best projects to participate in. One young man, after receiving his dictionary, with a worried look on his face, asked me how much it was going to cost; when I told him it was a gift from Rotary, he looked at me with a huge smile and said “Thank You!”
CHARLESTOWN CLUB CONDUCTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOR CHARITIES
Late in 2014 the Rotary Club of Charles Town conducted their annual Christmas for Charities event at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. This year the event raised $22,700. At their January 28th meeting the club presented donations in support of each of the seven Volunteer Fire Companies located in Jefferson County. These include Bakerton, Blue Ridge Mountain, Citizen, Friendship, Independent, Middleway and Shepherdstown. At an earlier meeting funds were distributed to a number of other charitable agencies serving Jefferson County. Those receiving donations earlier included The Salvation Army, Jefferson County Community Ministries, American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Club, Shenandoah Women’s Center, Good Shepherd Caregivers, Hospice of the Panhandle, Old Charles Town Library, The Old Opera House, Meals on Wheels, Kiwanis Christmas Toy Shop, Young Lives, Jefferson Memorial Hospital Foundation, Birthright, Eastern Panhandle Care Clinic and CASA of the Eastern Panhandle.
Speaking for the Club Marty Kable expressed thanks to all of those who supported this event, which helps the club assist these agencies that serve our community. He also expressed the club’s and the community’s appreciation for the dedicated work of the Volunteer Fire Companies.
Shown in the photo (L to R) are Ross Morgan, Shepherdstown; Aaron Watson, Independent; Bill Strider, Club President; Mike Mood, Middleway; Michelle Wood & Ronnie Shoots, Friendship and Marty Kable, Chair of the Rotary Foundation. Scheduling difficulties precluded the other companies from attending.
CHARLES TOWN CLUB WELCOMES RETURNING MEMBER
The Rotary Club of Charles Town recently welcomed back Amy Panzarella as a returning member. Amy reluctantly resigned from the club in 2012 because of conflicting meeting times between the club and her employer. The recent change in meeting date for the club to Wednesday allows her to rejoin the club. Amy serves as the Vice President of Human Resources for American Public University System headquartered in Jefferson County WV. In addition to her duties at the University, she continues to be very active in a number of community activities including: serving as a board member of the following organizations: the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce (VP), WVU Hospitals East Foundation, Old Opera House (Secretary), and Discover Downtown Charles Town (Secretary). Ms. Panzarella also volunteers with the Local School Improvement Council, the Career & Tech Education Advisory Council, the Marketing & Business Advisory Council, and the Care Clinic Personnel Committee. She describes herself as a devoted community member. Amy and her family reside in Charles Town.
Pictured with Amy Panzarella are Bill Willingham, Chair of Personnel Committee, Bill Strider Club President and John Sherwood who nominated Amy.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR SHEPHERDSTOWN ROTARY MARCH 20
WINE-TASTING DINNER
Tickets are on sale now for the Shepherdstown Rotary Club's annual wine-tasting dinner, which will be held the evening of Friday, March 20.
The event will be held at the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown starting at 6:30 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. Admission is $70 per person. The event, now in its 14th year, includes an elegant multi-course dinner featuring wines carefully chosen to compliment each course.
The Inn's proprietors, Christian and David Asam, will preside over the dinner, explaining the history and characteristics of the various wines served. The wines will come from the Inn's award-winning wine list, which contains over 600 different labels.
The wines served, which are always chosen to be affordably priced, will be available for purchase by the bottle or case at the dinner.
Proceeds from the event will be used to help fund Shepherdstown Rotary Club programs that benefit children and young adults.
Dress will be business formal, with black tie optional.
Special room rates will be available at the Inn that weekend for those who choose to stay there while attending the event.
For more information and to order tickets, contact Rotarian Peter Smith at [email protected] or 304-876-1139. The deadline for reserving seats is March 13.
Rotary provides training at all levels so that those who have been selected for leadership positions have the opportunity to learn and apply leadership principles to their jobs. – Ron Burton
COUDERSPORT CLUB HEARS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
Shown above: Rotarian Todd Brown on left - Guest Speaker, Tim Walck on right Tim Walck was Todd Brown’s guest at the 1/26-15 meeting. Mr. Brown introduced Mr. Walck as a great musician who also has a local photography business. Mr. Walck graduated High School in 2002 and attended Mansfield University for Music. In 2007, he signed on with Celebrity Cruise Line and played for them for a couple of years. He is married to the former Megan Setzer. Celebrity contacted him when they were building a new fleet and asked him to put together the music for them. Later on, he went back to Mansfield University to get his Masters Degree in Education and is certified to teach music. In 2009, Mr. Walck opened his photography studio and it is located on N. West Street in Coudersport. He likes to perform with music and doing photography at weddings. He stated that it is similar to the way he does music gigs. In both endeavors you create a moment in time. But in music concerts, unless you make an album, once it is done it is over. In photography, you record the event and can see it over and over again. While living on the cruise ship, his cabin was small and on level 5, above water level. He had to share a bathroom with the room next to his. On the Solstice ship, they set the entertainment up like the Broadway show “Wicked”. They had flying equipment for the actors and singers. They would fly 60’ above the crowd. When asked if gave music lessons is stated he has a few guitar students and also teaches woodwinds and brass. He also just got hired to play with the Great Lakes Symphony and will play in a concert in Rochester, NY. He also plays with Josh Wolf and Steve Russell in a Jazz Trio. Some neat and unique photos he has done are, a Jamaican wedding and an Aviation wedding in Hartford Conn.
JOHNSONBURG CLUB NEWS
Mason Walters Chosen Rotary Student Of The Month For January
Pictured are Vanessa, Don, Mason, Christine and Matt Walters.
Mason Walters was chosen as Student of the Month for January. The son of Christine and Don Walters, he is the grandson of Donald and Hideko Walters, Cosmo and Mary Ann Schiafone. He credits his family with teaching him many lessons that will carry him through life.
Mason is a member of the Tambine FFA, Stand Tall, Student Council and is class treasurer. He also had the honor of being part of the Prom Court and escorting the 2014 Flaming Foliage Queen, Alexa Marciniak to the Flaming Foliage Festival.
He plays basketball, soccer, golf and tennis on the High School teams. Sports have taught Mason that working as a team can accomplish many things. He has also gained many qualities useful in life; sportsmanship, maturity, responsibility, leadership skills and to have a heart.
His community service has included building fish cribs that were placed in the East Branch Dam, helping decorate the Senior Center for the holidays, and working at the Holy Rosary Festival, helping his grandfather with the sausage sale at the Piedmont Club during the Autumn Harvest Festival, working the concession stand for Elementary Basketball games, helping the Wilcox Sportsman’s Club with Turkey Shoots and landscaping for the Johnsonburg Legion.
Future plans are to attend the Pennsylvania College of Technology, majoring in Electrical Technology. Following graduation he hopes to find employment in the local papermill.
Dave Wolfe is shown after receiving his first Paul Harris Fellow award.
CENTRE COUNTY HOUSING AND LAND TRUST VISITS ROTARY CLUB
Rachel Fawcett, Executive Director of Centre County Housing and Land Trust made a detailed and well received presentation to members of the State College Rotary Club at their meeting on Tuesday, January 27 at the Nittany Lion Inn. Fawcett spoke at length regarding the nonprofit group's efforts to develop affordable housing for low to moderate income households in the Centre Region.
Shown left to right are State College Rotary Club President Bonnie Abrams, Rachel Fawcett and Rotary Assistant Governor Debbie Fudrow.
WILLIAMSPORT PA CLUB NEWS
Williamsport, PA Rotary Club welcomes Jessica Washington. She was inducted on Monday, January 26, 2015. Pictured left to right is Lori Strimple, Club President, Jessica Washington, and Nick Yost, Member Sponsor.
SHEPHERDSTOWN ROTARY INDUCTS TWO NEW MEMBERS
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown WV inducted two new members at its regular breakfast meeting January 27 at the Bavarian Inn.
The new members are Jeff Bowers and James "Jimmy" Sutch, who both reside in Shepherdstown.
The photo shows, from left to right: Club Secretary Rick Caruso, Bowers, Sutch, and Rotarians Rob Hoxton and Miriam Conroy.
Bowers is the Executive Producer and Evening News Anchor for WHAG-TV in Hagerstown, MD. Before joining the station in 2013, he worked at television stations in Bridgeport, WV, and Steubenville, OH.
A West Virginia native, he received a BS degree from the University of West Virginia's Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism in 2007.
He and his wife Tessa recently had their first child, a son.
Sutch is an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co. in Hagerstown. Previously, he was a program director at Public Partnerships, LLC, a Boston-based firm that provides financial management services to public social service agencies. Sutch is a native of Hagerstown. He attended St. James School and Shepherd University, and had a distinguished football career as a running back at both schools. He received a BS in Health Sciences from Shepherd in 2011 and an MBA from Shepherd in 2013.
STATE COLLEGE ROTARY CLUB AWARDS SANDWICH SALE PROCEEDS TO LOCAL
NON-PROFITS AND UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL PROJECT
On February 3, the State College Evening Rotary Club distributed proceeds from its October 2014 Take Out Meal fundraiser to local non-profits. During the dinner and meeting held at the Nittany Lion Inn, Rotary Club President Bonnie Abrams, Past Presidents Carrie Ryan and Molly Kunkel and Assistant Governor Debbie Fudrow presented checks to Strawberry Fields, Centre LifeLink, Tides, Food Bank of State College Area and Park Forest Pre-School. Representatives of each organization were on hand to
receive the checks and update Rotary Club members about their group’s activities and specific needs of each organization. In addition, Abrams announced that an additional sum had been earmarked for a Hearing Aids Project to be spearheaded by Audiologist and Past President Jeane Singer later this year. She also thanked Sandwich Sale Committee Chair Dave Horner for his extensive work in making the fundraiser successful for the past seven years.
Shown from left are: Carol Pioli, Executive Director of the Food Bank of State College, Scott Rawson, Executive Director of Centre LifeLink, Suzanne Thompson, Executive Director of Tides, Andrea Cook, Chief Financial Officer of Strawberry Fields, Sheri Vidunas, Teacher at Park Forest Pre-School, Rod Burnham, Rotary Club President-Elect and Bonnie Abrams, Rotary Club President.
COUDERSPORT HEARS ABOUT HOME HEALTH SERVICES
The Guest Speaker was Angela Ryan, Director of Home Health. Ms. Ryan is from Port Allegany, PA and has 20 years experience in Home Health. She has also been involved with private duty and Hospice work. Ms. Ryan spoke about our local Cole Care is a personal care home. She stated that it is not a nursing home, however is for those who need help with daily activities such as
medications, meals and housekeeping. They must be able to ambulate on their own or use a walker or a cane. Cole Care has 21 rooms. Some are private and some are non-private rooms. They can also accommodate couples. Cole Care is a subsidiary of Charles Cole the hospital (for profit). Currently, there are openings. They have a fire-safe room upstairs. Residents are able to evacuate in case of a fire. The rooms are fairly good-sized rooms. There is a bedroom area and a private bathroom. There is television, telephone and cable hooks up in the room. However, these are separate and the responsibility of the resident if they want them. There is a community TV room. There are activities every afternoon such as BINGO. Everyone is welcome to come and take a tour but call first. Three meals are provided in the dining room. Menus are displayed. Special dietary needs are taken care of. The difference between a nursing home and a personal care home is that the residents are free to come and go, they just need to let someone know when they are leaving. They can stay the weekend with family. They can go shopping. In a nursing home, they need to be back at a certain time because of regulations. Most insurance do not cover the expenses of a personal care home so the residents must pay themselves. The average monthly fee is based on the individual, and whether it is for a private or semi-private room. There are 21 total rooms and 8 are private. The residents can choose to have their own things, furniture and such or the can use what’s already there. When a resident must go to a nursing homes is based on insurance. The resident is evaluated to see if they need to go to a nursing home. Dementia or Alzheimer’s patients can stay in the personal care home, depending on how they handle it and behave. Hospice is for an individual who has 6 months or less to live. The doctor has to ID the terminal disease and describe how it was determined. Doctors have to have the data to support the diagnosis. The goal of Hospice is to keep the patient at home, surrounded by family, friends and caregivers. Hospice trains the family and caregivers how to take care of their loved one. They must see to the patient’s comfort, see that their pain is under control and, make sure all their needs are met. Hospice supplies chaplains, social workers, skilled nursing and home health aides. Hospice does not stay in someone’s home. The patient must have someone in their home 24/7. When asked if volunteers were accepted, Ms. Ryan stated, "we are always looking for volunteers." When asked if there are plans to build a facility here, she stated ”I, personally, would love to have a Hospice facility here." Wellsville, NY has a Hospice Home that is staffed 24/7. She stated it only has a few beds and there is a waiting list. The building was donated and it is funded by donations. Hospice is needed for the extra reassurance. When a patient is actively dying, they try to have someone, a nurse, with the family, unless the family prefers to be alone. Fund raising will be starting again. This would be used to help families who might not be able to afford this. Before using Hospice, the physician is in the driver’s seat, but with Hospice, you and your family become the driver.
COUDERSPORT HEARS ABOUT REFLEXOLOGY
Rotarian Pat Northeimer introduced her guest speaker,Virginia Mainus. Ms. Mains' business is“Ginny’s Reflexology”. Reflexology promotes circulation and relieves stress. Her offices are located in Galeton, PA at 11 West Main St. and she also has an office in Westfield, PA. Ms. Mains showed us a chart of the feet and hands and stated, "there are nerve endings in the hands and feet." Reflexology is an alternative medicine involving application of pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. The hands, feet, and ears have areas and reflex points that correspond to different body organs and systems. Reflexologists believe that pressing them has a beneficial effect on the organs and person’s general health. It can be deeply relaxing and therapeutic for those who suffer from plantar facillitis, ankle injuries or even everyday work and play.
Ms. Mains provided a demonstration and Rotarian Paul Hersig volunteered for the session.
TWO NEW MEMBERS FOR ALTOONA SUNRISE ROTARY – JEFF STARKEY &
APRIL SHERRY
Jeff Starkey was raised in a small town in Central New York called Sidney, where my parents, Richard and Beverly, still live. After graduating from the local high school, I attended Colgate University and earned a degree in mathematical economics in 2003. The following year I moved to Washington, DC, to go to law school at Georgetown University. I graduated from Georgetown in 2006 and began work as a tax attorney in the Washington office of the Sutherland law firm, where I represented corporations and individuals in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and state revenue agencies. While I was at Sutherland, a co-worker introduced me to my wife, Kate, who grew up in Altoona and is the daughter of Marty and Barbara Kooman. Kate and I got engaged in August 2013, and, after much deliberation and soul searching, left our jobs in Washington last spring to join Kooman & Associates, the wealth management firm that Marty started almost 25 years ago. We bought a home and moved to Hollidaysburg in June, got married in September, and are very excited to build a life together here in Blair County. I joined Rotary to get involved in the community and give back to those who are less fortunate, and I look forward to pursuing those objectives with all of you.
April Sherry is Director of Development with Penn-Mont Academy located in Hollidaysburg, PA. In this position she is responsible for the development and implementation of goals and strategies in alignment with the school’s Montessori philosophy, as well as coordinating development efforts and contributing to strategic and operational planning. She serves as a spokesperson for the mission and values of the school. Penn-Mont Academy is a non-profit, non-sectarian, private Montessori School offering toddler, preschool and elementary programs, as well as before and after school care and summer enrichment programs. April joined the administrative team at Penn-Mont in January. She holds a degree in Business Administration from Mount Aloysius College. With over 23 years non-profit experience, other position accomplishments include sixteen years with the American Cancer Society as Regional Director where she worked both in mission delivery and mission support, and Director of Development and Alumni Relations for Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High. April serves on the Board for the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). She resides in Bald Eagle, just north of Tyrone, where she and her husband Steve own a farm, raising Black Angus cattle. They have two children and three granddaughters. April is eager to lend her service to the Altoona Sunrise Rotary and feels it is a natural complement to her service oriented profession.
GALETON CLUB NEWS
February was another busy month for the Galeton Rotary Club. Highlights of the month include welcoming a new member, Bob Miller.. Bob is President of the Goodyear Fire Co., and President of the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Associates. He is active with the Game Commission as well.
Good programs were presented again this month. Lisa Work from the Charles Cole Hospital informed club members about edema and treatment for this condition. Member, Clyde Pierce, was the designated "patient" for Lisa's presentation. A spouse's night was held at the Old Antler's Inn and was well attended. Administrative night was dedicated to planning for the annual woodsmen's show, and also the upcoming Tri-Club Dinner/Dance. The Galeton Club is hosting this year's event at the Community Room of the newly renovated Pennsylvania Lumber Museum on Feb. 28. Also discussed was the upcoming Multi-phasic Blood Screening Program that the Galeton Club hosts each year in cooperation with the Charles Cole Hospital.
Two members of the Galeton Rotary Club were involved in an auto accident returning from a concert. Luckily neither were badly injured when the car skidded during a snow storm.
Kerry Gyekis, a member of a national organization on mountain lions, gave a most informative presentation. He presented information on the places where lions have been positively sighted. He also explained about the territorial nature of male lions
STATE COLLEGE DOWNTOWN CLUB DONATES TO INTERFAITH HUMAN
SERVICES
At their February 12th meeting, the State College Downtown Rotary Club presented a $3,000 check to Interfaith Human Services of State College.
Interfaith Human Services (IHS) is a long-standing collaborative effort of faith communities whose purpose is to address many unmet social and economic needs for low-income residents.
The money came from a District Simplified Grant that the Club was awarded this year. The grant was for $1,500 and the Club matched that amount for a total of $3,000 given to IHS. The Club's Foundation/World Community Service Committee, along with the Club at large, suggested ideas for the funding and it was narrowed down to two before IHS was voted on by the Committee to receive the funding.
IHS currently has four computers which are all obsolete and one is out of service completely. The funding will allow IHS to replace their entire system with up-to-date equipment.
Club Members Carl Hill and Ken Martin attended the District information/training session last year in order to make the Club eligible to apply for and receive the grant.
In the photo, IHS Executive Director Ruth Donahue (left) accepts the check from State College Downtown Rotary Club President Kat Snowe.
POTTSVILLE ROTARY CONTINUES TO CELEBRATE OUR 100TH ANNIVERSARY
The Rotary Club of Pottsville continued our 100th Anniversary year celebration by presenting checks to the two beneficiaries of our 2014 Hops, Vine and Dine fundraiser, Railway Little League and the James Rhoades Foundation. HVD Chairman Pete Keitsock made the
presentation along with Pottsville Rotary President Eric Lieberman. Receiving funds were the Railway Park Little League, represented by Pottsville Rotarian Jenn Daubert, and Mary E. Rhoades, wife of the late state Senator James Rhoades.
Shown from left – Jenn Daubert, Pete Kietsock, Mary Rhoades, Eric Lieberman
Also in February, Pottsville Rotarian Dr. Gary Scheib was recognized with a Paul Harris pin from President Eric
Lieberman. Shown left to right are Rotary President Eric Lieberman presenting a Paul Harris pin to long time Rotarian Gary Scheib The Club is preparing for many events this year to
celebrate our 100th Anniversary. The signature event will be a dinner-dance on April 17 at Mountain Valley Golf Course in Barnesville, PA. Invitations have been sent to past and present Pottsville Rotarians and friends. Rotarians from the District are invited and encouraged to attend. Cost is $75 per person and includes choice of 3 entrees plus one hour complimentary bar and hors d’oeuvres, and the entertainment will be the MJ Big Band from Pottsville. Mountain Valley is also offering overnight stay packages and discount golf on Saturday, April 18. District Rotarians interested in attending should contact Bill Parulis at [email protected]. You can reserve rooms at Mountain Valley by calling 570-467-2242 or on their website www.mtvalleygolf.com. Please consider joining us for what's sure to be a wonderful evening!
THE ROTARY CLUB OF HEGINS-VALLEY VIEW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
KISSINGER'S FAMILY RESTAURANT PRESENTS
THE SECOND ANNUAL BEER DINNER FEATURING
STRAUB'S BREWERY, ST. MARYS, PA
Sunday, March 8, 2015 Doors open at 4:30 pm Meal served at 5:00 pm
Tickets – $65.00pp
Five-course Dinner with a matched beer from Straub’s Brewery is to be held on March 8, 2015 at Kissinger’s Family Restaurant in Gratz, Pa. Limited number of tickets available.
Menu
Salad Mixed Greens, Beets, Goat Cheese, Asparagus, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette
Soup Salmon Dill Chowder
Appetizer Crab Cocktail, Bitter Greens, Honey Dijon
Entree Sausage Stuffed Chicken Thighs, Chicken Jus, Risotto with Mushrooms, Tender Local Vegetables
Dessert Macerated Berries, Lemon Cream, Graham Cracker Dust Contact any Hegins Valley View Rotarian for tickets or the restaurant at 717 365-3175. 50% of profits will go to Polio Plus. SUNBURY CLUB TO AWARD ITS CITIZEN OF
THE YEAR AWARD
The Sunbury Rotary Club will honor Mark Giesen with its Citizen of the Year Award on March 19. Giesen is the Sunbury Broadcasting Corporation program director and has been employed by WKOK for 20 years. He is known
on the air as Mark Lawrence, and currently serves as host of WKOK’s “On the Mark,” a daily live talk show.
“I am honored beyond belief,” Giesen said when informed by Sunbury Rotary Club members that he has been chosen for the honor.
Not only is Giesen active on many boards and in many organizations, he also volunteers to read to children at the Degenstein Community Library and Shikellamy schools, distributing meals for the needy at Sunbury’s Salvation Army, co-chairing Sunbury’s River Festival and reporting for the Needy Family Fund.
An authorized lay worship leader in the Synod of Lutheran churches, the member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Sunbury leads services whenever requested and fills in for vacancies at area churches.
He serves the immediate area as a member of Sunbury Revitalization Inc. the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board, and Salvation Army Advisory Board.
He has been master of ceremonies for the Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way from 2002 to the present.
The Sunbury native is a 1977 graduate of Shikellamy High School and Pennsylvania State University in 1981 with a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast-journalism.
He is the son of Carol (Scotty) Boellhoff and Herb and Doris Giesen. He is married to April Thomas Giesen.
The Sunbury Rotary Club will honor Giesen at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at the Edison Hotel. This is the 60th anniversary for this award. The Sunbury American Legion Post 201 presented the first Citizen of the Year Award in 1965. When the American Legion was no longer able to sponsor the award, the Sunbury Rotary Club became the award’s sponsor in 2009.
The public is invited. Reservations may be made by March 13 at the Edison Hotel or by mail to the Rotary Club, P.O. Box 202, Sunbury, PA 17801. A family-style dinner of roast beef and baked chicken or a vegetarian entree will be served. Cost is $20. Checks should be made payable to the Sunbury Rotary Club.
SELINSGROVE CLUB HOLDS FUNDRAISER
The Selinsgrove Rotary Club held a fundraiser at the Selinsgrove Texas Roadhouse recently. Flyers were distributed ahead of time to friends and acquaintances encouraging them to come out for dinner at the recently opened Texas Roadhouse. The restaurant gave the club 10% of the total in meals purchased by people wishing to support the club. Members greeted customers at the door and helped explain what the local Rotary Club does in the community. They also sold 5/50 tickets at the door. Additionally, Rotary Clubs from Milton and Bloomsburg attended to support the regional effort. In total, the club raised $385.58. With a matching grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the night out for dinner will exceed $1000 in the fight against Polio.
You are cordially invited to attend
The Shepherdstown Rotary Club 's 14th Annual Wine-Tasting Dinner
to be held at
The Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
On Friday, March 20, 2015
Starting 6:30 p.m.
All proceeds will benefit our Club's Rotaract chapter at Shepherd University as well as other Club programs and activities
for children and young adults
Cash Bar: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. Menu included below. Wines served will be
available for purchase afterwards by the bottle or case Dress: Business formal; optional Black Tie. Tickets: $70 per person; $20 is tax-deductible. RSVP: By Friday, March 13, 2015. Use RSVP form below or contact
Peter Smith at [email protected] or 304-876-1139. Hotel Package: A Bavarian Inn accommodation package is available for those
who would like to stay at the Inn; details follow the menu below.
The Shepherdstown Rotary Club 's
14th Annual Wine-Tasting Dinner
At the Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road
Shepherdstown, WV 25443 March 20, 2015
Cash Bar: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Name _________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
Please RSVP by March 13, 2015
Make check payable to the Shepherdstown Rotary Club Charitable Fund and mail with this form to Rotary Club of Shepherdstown, PO Box 603, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Please indicate the number of tickets you wish to purchase at $70 each: ______
Do you have any dietary restrictions? (please specify) : __________________________________
I cannot attend, but would like to make a contribution of $_____
Total amount enclosed: $_____
$20 of each ticket's cost, half the proceeds from any wines sold, and the full amounts of any
additional contributions will benefit our Club's Rotaract chapter at Shepherd University as well as other Club programs and activities for children and young adults.
2015 Annual Wine-tasting Dinner
Menu
Cash Bar: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Each course to be paired with wine:
Pan Seared Scallop and Shrimp
Vanilla Saffron Cream Risotto, Meyer Lemon Zest Milbrandt, Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, 2013
House Smoked Long Island Duck Lentil Salad, Blush Cherry Glaze
St. Cosme, Viognier, “Little James Basket Press,” Rhone, 2013
Seared Breast of Pheasant in Applewood Bacon Pineapple Kraut, Potato Puree, Pinot Noir Game Jus
Roblar, Pinot Noir, California, 2012
Kona Coffee Crusted Lamb Haricot Vert, Cabernet and Herb Reduction
El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc, Mendoza Argentina 2011
Dessert Duo Warm Chocolate Ganache and Stilton Blue Cheese Tort
Quady Elysium, Black Muscat, California, 2012 Wine presentations by the Grape Debate Brothers: Christian & David Asam
Accommodation Package for the Shepherdstown Rotary Club's
2015 Annual Wine-Tasting Dinner
Room rates per night River View King Junior Suite with:
• Balcony with River View • Whirlpool Bath • Gas Fireplace $175
Grounds View Queen Room with:
• Queen Size Bed • Balcony with view of grounds $125
Both kinds of accommodations offer the following amenities:
Bathrobes & Hairdryer Coffee Maker and Tea
Iron and Ironing Board Gilchrist and Soames Beauty Products
Fresh Fruit Direct Dial Telephone
Wireless Internet Turndown Service (upon request)
Cable Color Television with Movie Channels Luggage Assistance upon Request Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. and check-out is by noon. To make room reservations at these rates, please contact the Inn directly at 304-876-2551. Be sure to specify that you will be attending the Rotary Wine-Tasting Dinner.
ROTARY PEDALS OUT POLIO Saturday, May 30, 2015 Sponsored by The Rotary Clubs of Lewisburg, Lewisburg (Sunrise), Lewisburg (Sunset) and Milton
The Rotary Clubs named above are sponsoring two bike rides on May 30, 2015. The purpose of both rides is to raise funds and awareness for Rotary’s Global Polio Eradication Campaign. Both rides start and finish at Mifflinburg Community Park. Family Ride: Bike riders are encouraged to ride a part or all of the Mifflinburg – Lewisburg Rail Trail. This 9 mile off-road bike trail is suitable for children and adults that prefer a flat and leisurely bike ride. Jacks Mountain 50: This 47 mile ride is for moderate to advanced road bike riders that enjoy changes in elevation. It is only 47 miles, but we are giving credit for 50. It is not a race! The 47 miles will be done at a moderate pace so that it is enjoyable for all experienced bike riders. The suggested minimum donation per rider is $25 for adults and $5 for children under 12. All riders are encouraged to solicit addition donations toward their ride. The top 3 fundraisers will receive prizes. All donations are tax deductible and should be payable to “The Rotary Foundation” with PolioPlus on the memo line. Any gift of $1,000 or more will receive a special recognition from The Rotary Foundation. *Any donor, rider or virtual rider raising at least $100 will receive the picnic for Free. Not a bike rider? Become a “virtual rider” by making a donation Schedule: Jacks Mountain 50: Leave Mifflinburg Community Park at Noon. Family Ride: Leave Mifflinburg Park any time after 1:00 pm. A Picnic dinner and musical entertainment will be offered at Mifflinburg Park at 5:00 pm. The meal price for the picnic is $10 for adults and $5 for children under age 6. The picnic is open to the public. Reservations are requested. Each rider/donor/picnic participant should have a separate registration form. Name:___________________________________________Age:__________ Email Address:__________________________Phone:___________________ Address:_______________________________________________________ Choose: Jack’s Mtn. _____Family Ride_____Virtual Rider_______ Attending the picnic?_________ Are you a Rotarian Y N? #_____________? *Total Donation: $____________ Made payable to The Rotary Foundation Please circle the Rotary Club you want to receive credit for this donation: Lewisburg, Lewisburg (Sunrise), Lewisburg (Sunset) or Milton My signature on the entry form waives and releases Rotary International, The Rotary Foundation, Rotary District 7360 and each of it’s individual clubs, committees and Rotarians; other riders, and any party concerned with the Polio Eradication Bike Ride from any claims for damages should personal injury or property damage occur while participating in, or traveling to or from this event. I further acknowledge that this is an unprotected road tour. There will be unrestricted traffic and I will abide by all rules of the road. I am responsible for my own safety and travel to the starting and ending points that I so choose. I realize that there will be hazards from traffic and road hazards and assume all responsibility for my personal safety. I warrant that I am physically fit for the ride and will wear a helmet. Signature or Signature of parent/guardian for participants under age 18. Required for all riders. X___________________________________________________ Date:__________________ Mail your check and form to Rotary, PO Box 36, Milton, PA 17847
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MAY 1-3, 2015 Connect with Rotary leadership and discover how you can help make a difference in your club and community. We'll have an exciting lineup of speakers and entertainment that you will not want to miss!
Either Register for the Conference and Reserve Rooms Here, or Do It All Online at www.7360conference.com
Select Conference Ticket Options Here (Conference Prices include Meals & Events. Daily discount price increases $5 on March 20th, and another $5 on April 3rd. Sign up early and save) Discount Number Total Price (each) Tickets Cost Friday - Sunday $195.00 X _____ = ______ Saturday - Sunday $125.00 X _____ = ______ Friday, May 1, 2015 Only $70.00 X _____ = ______ Saturday, May 2, 2015 Only $95.00 X _____ = ______ Sunday, May 3, 2015 Only $30.00 X _____ = ______ Total Conference Registration Cost ________
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