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www.rotary.org – rotary international web site www.rotarydistrict7430.org – district web site

www.amblerrotary.org – our web site

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R.I. President, John F. Germ, Chattanooga, TN District 7430 Governor, Linda Young, Saucon, Center Valley

Assistant District Governor, Area 9, Mike Seidner, North Penn Ambler Rotary President, Cary Fleisher

Volume 92, Edition 33 March 1, 2017

Be sure to visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AmblerRotaryClub

Publisher /Photographer: Eric Faddis

Editor: Leslie Heffernen

The Rotary Club of Ambler P.O. Box 81, Ambler, PA 19002-0081

Chartered December 11, 1925 Club Number 5416 “Service Above Self”

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MARCH IS LITERACY MONTH

MARCH 1ST, 2017:

President Cary Fleisher opened today’s meeting by asking us to silence our cell phones. Our

song of the day was, “America the Beautiful.” Lamont Satterly offered today’s invocation.

VISITORS / GUESTS:

District Governor Linda Young visited us to honor Frank Clark.

Assistant District Governor Mike Seidner also joined us to honor Frank Clark.

Bob Powers, Tom Post and Barbara Schupeltz from the Rotary Club of Hatboro were

with us to honor Frank Clark.

Franks’ son, Tim Clark and his wife Linda came to honor Frank all the way from the

mountains of NC.

Our inbound exchange student, Eva Konig, from Austria joined us today to promote

Wissahickon H. S. presentation of “The little Mermaid. Eva will be in the production.

Let’s support Eva and Wissahickon H. S.

COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION (a.k.a. HAPPY DOLLARS):

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Eric Faddis repaid Cary Fleisher for loaning him $1 last week. The Eric told the story

about Frank Clark. Years ago, Eric wore all sort of wild, colorful ties (mostly from the

Tabasco clothing store – yes the same Tabasco as you put on food). Frank always

wanted to look closely at the tie and would give his approval. One day near the

Christmas season, Frank came in dressed to the “T”s. He was sporting a great

Christmas Tie showing Santa in front of Philadelphia’s City Hall. Eric said that Frank’s

tie was really great. Franks said, “Do you really like it?” The answer was “Yes.” Franks

said, “Good, I wore it here today to give to you,” and proceed to take it off and give to

Eric. Eric wore said tie today.

Joe Murphy said that his grandson received a fellowship in clinical Psychology.

Bill McAuliffe deposited $9 for his 90th, which we celebrated last week. His birthday

was on the 27th.

Geff Ries was happy to report that he went skiing last weekend with his 5 ½ year old

grandson at Elk Mounting and grandson beat Geff down the slope.

Bob King said that the happiest day of his mother’s life happened 62 years ago – Bob

was born. I want to talk to her about that, Bob. Also March 1 is the 27th anniversary of

Bob’s joining the Rotary Club of Ambler. He deposited $27, not $62. Hmmm.

President Cary said that he received word that Dick Target has been diagnosed with Polymyalgia

Rheumatica. He’s in the early stages of treatment. Calls certainly are welcomed.

DR. FRANK CLARK Celebrating 100 years. Our District Governor, Linda Young, Assistant District

Governor, Mike Seidner and guests from the Hatboro RC along with our Club members sang “Happy

Birthday” to Frank. He received a couple shirts noting his age.

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District Governor Linda Young read and presented to Frank, a letter from R.I. President, John F. Germ

a letter acknowledging Franks tenure and contributions to Rotary.

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We heard about the cost of living in 1917, about his friendships and involvement in the Rotary Club of

Hatboro, his medical training and practice. He were told of his military career. Frank has belonged to

five separate clubs: Hatboro – Past President, Jenkintown, A Club in Guiana, Mt. Pocono and Ambler

since 1992

50/50:

Lamont Satterly drew the white tee and received a free lunch. There were 43 white tees and 1

red tee. Next week’s jackpot will begin at around $402.

SPEAKERS: (Scott Stimson) who do you know that you can invite to speak to us? Do you

know any professional ball players, actors, TV or radio personalities, or famous people? Call

Scott at 610-279-1991 or send him an e-mail at sstimson@tompkinsfinancial.com. Let him help

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you schedule your contact. Remember that our programs are a vital part of each weekly

meeting.

MARCH 8 - Farnaz Dar -- Being a U.S Citizen from Pakistan in the U.S

15 – Jody Richwagen – our newly designed web site

22 – Eva Konig--Austrian Exchange Student

29 –Author Bill Jenkinson--Baseball Historian

APRIL 5- Whole Body Yoga Studio--Patty Ferry

CLUB ASSIGNMENTS: (Arlene Daniels) If you can’t fulfill your service obligation, please provide a suitable substitute and then call Arlene at 215-219-7620 to let her know who will be taking your place. Set-up Take-Down Invocation 50/50 Greeters MARCH 8 – Ries Ames Fanini Kline / Kadel

15 – Booth Bass Schueler Wenckus / Kennedy

22 – S Paccione DeTato Heffernen Weber / Arya

29 – Phillips Target Frank McGhee / Gerhard

APRIL 5 – Albright King McAneney Greenbaum / Daniels

12 – Myers Murphy Sandler Lightkep / Ehlers

19 – Booth Kadel Heffernen Schueler / McGee

26 – Satterly Ries Phillips DeTato / Swansen

MAY 3 – Urban Braunewell Ritter Arya / Gerhard

10 – Ames Frank Pinder Target / Weber

17 – Marinucci Fanini Snyder Jablokov / deSousa

24 – Kelly Greenbaum Wenckus Kline / Mayor

31 – S Paccione Schueler McGee Kennedy / Daniels

JUNE 7 – McAneney Bass Jablokov Sandler / Myers

14 – Lightkep Heffernen Murphy Kadel /DuPlat

21 – King DeTato Greenbaum Booth / Frank

28 - Change-over Dinner

DISTRICT 7430 STUFF:

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Sail & Serve to the Dominican Republic Mar 26, 2017 – Apr 02, 2017 Regional 4 Way Test Speech Contest TBD Apr 22, 2017 10:00 AM. Rotary District 7430 Conference Eden Resort May 05, 2017 – May 07, 2017 District Training Assembly Montgomery County Community College May 20, 2017 8:00 AM.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL STUFF:

How are you celebrating Rotary’s anniversary?

Rotary clubs around the world are marking Rotary’s 112th anniversary by holding

fundraisers, illuminating famous buildings, and hosting events of all sorts. Check out

our gallery of club activities and send us a photo of your own.