ROTARY CLUB OF VINELANDAugust 7, 2007 Newsletter |
Editors: Linda Foster
Photos: Jay Parks
Website: www.vinelandrotary.com
Email: vinelandrotary@comcast.net
Flag Salute & Prayer
God Bless America, Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and recitation of the 4 Way Test was led by Marty.
The opening prayer was led by Dan Leslie. A round of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" was sung to Carl Kirstein who safely returned from a crosscountry trip on motorcycle.
Guests
Rich Raiezyl from the Mt. Ephraim Club visited us today. Jerry B. introduced his guest, Devon Johnson. Charles Parrish's guest was his son, Craig.Birthdays
Rush Ridgeway - August 11thCornell Brunson - August 12th
Gail Marino - August 13th
Announcements
Bruce introduced guests and Rotarian birthdays. Betsy Frank reminded the club about the Phillies Strike Out Hunger night on August 22. Tickets are $22 each with $7 being refunded to the foundation. She would like to wrap this project up today. Don't forget to bring a canned good to the game.The Garden State Rotary Club is hosting a Breakfast Meeting with Rotary International Vice President Michael K. McGovern and Director Elect Mike Colarsurdo on Thursday, August 23rd 8:00 AM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, formerly the Cherry Hill Hilton, on Route 70 in Cherry Hill. . If you are interested, please see Gail.
Gail announced the club fellowship event planned for September 20th from 6-8 pm at Morton's Steakhouse in Atlantic City. This is a "free" event with seating limited to 26 Rotarians. Please let Gail know if you are interested.
Gail asked members to check the website and review your information and let her know if changes need to be made.
There are 19 seats left for the trip to see the show “Spamalot” is September 15th. Please see Gail for signup.
Ted Lane announced the "Second Cigar Night" will be held October 3rd at the Garage Mahal.
The Fundraiser Committee will also be meeting at the "Garage Mahal" Tuesday August 14th at 5:30 pm. Please see Ted for directions.
Finemaster Bill
"Mr. Warmth" Finemaster Bill, fined P. Bill for the "Hair & Short" jokes, Marty for the "Carl Testimonial", Carl K., all the "Seat Savers" and the Ring Leader, Ted, Charles Loyle for the Loyle Lanes phone theft, Wayne for arriving late and Sherry, just because she is missed. |
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Program
PE Betsy, introduced our Foundation Chair, Alan Dickenson who gave us some background information on the Rotary International Foundation. As of August, 2007, there are 1,068,741 Paul Harris Fellows. To date, Vineland Rotary has 255+ PHF. He asked members that were PHF or Sustaining Members to stand and be recognized.Our Treasurer, Bonnie, spoke about the billing process. To be a Sustaining Member, she will bill members $25 - $100 on the Quarterly Statement. Alan then sends the donated money to Chicago. Bonnie keeps record of what you contribute and Alan keeps a record of the Credits given by the RI Foundation.
Ron Pierson spoke about how all our money enables Rotary International to carry out their programs. You can afford to be a part of the RI Foundation for a very small committment.
Ed Duffy gave two examples of how Rotarians have utilized the Foundation contributions with matching grants, volunteer services grants and the National Immunization Day Program.
Charles Loyle lead a round of "Enjoy Yourself" in memory of longtime Rotarian, CC Carnegie.
Charles then presented Jay Einstein and Norm Neill with their Paul Harris Fellow certificates.
Charles Parrish presented his son, Craig, with a Paul Harris Fellow. Craig is Charles', fifth and final child to receive the PHF. (Charles has 11 Great Grandchildren for future PHF.) Congratulations to all our New Paul Harris Fellows!
Up Coming Programs
August 7th - Foundation program/1st TuesdayAugust 14th - Elwyn
August 22nd - Phillies Strike Out Hunger Game
September 15th - NYC Spamalot Bus Trip - See Gail for signup
September 20th - Fellowship Event - Morton's Steakhouse - Wine tasting
October 23rd - Blood Drive