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Edition: #220
Editor: Paul Rutter
TODAY'S PROGRAM and ASSIGNMENTS: (May 27 , 2004)
Program for May 27: Congressperson Peterson
Auction item: Abramson
Invocation: Bell
Note taker: Catalano
Thank speaker
:
Hickey
Luncheon menu:
(monthly menu)
future assignments
FUTURE PROGRAMS and EVENTS

Rotary Centennial & History
May 29-31 Fund Raiser Volleyball Games
(sign up!)
June 3 Club Assembly
June 5-6 Community Service Special Olympics
(sign up!)
June 10
June 17
June 24
July 1
July 8
July 15
July 17 District Picnic with Altoona Curve
July 22
July 29

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LAST WEEK IN REVIEW

Visiting Rotarians: none
Make-ups turned in: I saw several but didn't catch who/where they were from.
Guests:
Sandy Randle, guest of Bonnie Abramson; Nevin King, son of Jana King; and Rich Mizerni, guest of Chris Potalivo
50/50: There are 28 cards left. The pot is probably about $630. Unfortunately, Marshall Goldstein, who had his number called drew the wrong card a 7 of clubs.

Auction: Harry Zimbler donated a gift certificate to Lowes. The winner was ____________ for $35. Thanks to Harry and the winning bidder and to Marshall for being the auctioneer.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Please send announcements for the newsletter to Paul)

    May 29-31 Volleyball Concession Stand Fundraiser -Whitfield, Bell, Zimbler x2, Christian, Friedman, Hellyer, DGE Friedman, Jones x2, Kauffman, King, Rutter x2, Bedell, Holmes x2, Carol Lloyd, Eberly x2, Held, Fetter, Mary Johnston, Mose x2, Coble, Debbie Fudrow,

    April Lederer Park Spring clean-up.

    Mar 12 & 13 Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser Workers-the entire club helped in some capacity, I think,

    Mar 2004 Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser Organizers-Hill, Eberly, Bedell, Guise, ?

  • Previous Mystery member's experience: None today. click for answer
  • David Hellyer was present asa member today. He'll be inducted at the next assembly.
  • Dana Catalano was inducted to our club in a previous meeting, making him the second active member of our club to emigrate from Lewistown.(I'm the other one-Paul)
  • The membership committee is underway under new chairpersonship, Terry Edwards.
  • Mayumi Doi was recongnized in the CDT for coming in second in the district track and field tournament in the javelin.
  • Membership Committee sign-up sheets are being passed out, get your selections in to Roger for what you want to do or else you will be placed where your help is needed most.
  • The board approved sending two students for RYLA summer program. Leann Martin is taking care of the organizing behind these efforts. RYLA is a big program from Rotary. This is our first year in a long time participating. RYLA is Rotary Youth Leadership.
  • There is a signup sheet going around for the volleyball fundraiser over Memorial Day weekend. Jim Eberly is the list keeper.
  • There is a signup sheet for the Special Olympics too. That is the next weekend, June 5-6. We will run the popcorn booth.
  • We received thank you letters from the YMCA and a note recognizing that we had fulfilled our pledge to them.And the borough for our Spring cleaning of Lederer Park.
  • Please sign up to lodge the RYEX kids on Sunday night, June 13. You can pick them up at Carl's old church after dinner and deliver them back there the next morning after serving them breakfast.
  • Jim Eberly mentioned the Centennial project. We are selling bricks for $100 to raise money for the park. The subsequent bricks are $50. Funds donated are through the clubs 501(c)3 so that means tax deductible.At summer concerts in the parklet we will be doing water sales to raise money too. The dates are July 27 and August 10. Mark your calendar!
  • Ron Taverno was graduated with a MPA from Penn State Saturday. Congratulations Ron!!
  • Linda Friedman's daughter was graduated from Gallaudet Unviersity in the District of Columbia.
  • The District Newsletter is online at the district Web site.
  • The club has a list serv. All active members are on it. The email address for it is SCDTROTARY-@LISTS.PSU.EDU. Email Paul Rutter to see about your admission. It is a private listserv not open to the public. If you are already on it and want help with it please call or email me.
  • mystery answer: none this week.
Previous Week's Speaker: Sandy Smith from Homerun against drugs

Sandi Smith was our speaker today. She delivers a message against drugs to second graders in a 45 minute to one hour time period.

Sandi discussed the organizations anti-drugs, anti-smoking program. She tells studnets about setting goals, and creating good habits using a variety of visual aides, including Mr. Gross Mouth and a huge cigarette.

Sandi reminded told us of the dangers of illegal drugs. Each child receives a personalized hardback book that talsk about the evils of smoking and drugs.

If you would like to know more or contribute to help Sandi spread the message, her email is ssmithbooks@msn.com.

This week’s note taker: Harry Zimbler

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Rotary Birthdays this month:

Jana King, May 2; Mary Dearmitt, May 12; Carol Walsh, May 19;Linda Friedman, May 20; Don Bedell, May 21; Dana Catalano, May 22; Hugh Mose, May 28; Darren Johnston, June 5; Rose Kauffman, June 7; Paul Rutter, June 8; Ron Taverno, June 14; Chris Hickey, June 23
(if I missed yours please email me)

Etc.

 

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Reminders on makeup's:
All makeup's are good for credit toward meetings missed 14 days before or 14 days after the makeup. Makeup's made at other Rotary Club meetings also get a dues credit. Makeup's at service projects get attendance credit only. All makeup cards should be turned into the club secretary promptly. To find out where you can makeup, check the RI Club Directory, or District Web site.

NEIGHBORING CLUBS- check out the web site listing or the E-club
MEMBERS- check out the web site listing
COMMITTEE CHAIRS- check out the web site listing

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Contact club webmaster: Paul Rutter
DATE
AUCTION
INVOCATION
NOTES
THANKS
June 3, 2004
Amato
Patt-Biddle
Christian
Club Assembly
June 10, 2004
Aungst
Brooks
Coble
Hill
June 17, 2004
Bacastow
Brytzcuk
Davis
Holmes
June 24, 2004
Beaver
Catalano
Dayananda
Immel
July 2004 to be published later

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