ROTARY CLUB OF VINELANDFebruary 20, 2007 Newsletter |
Editors: Linda Foster
Photos: Jay Parks
Website: www.vinelandrotary.com
Email: vinelandrotary@comcast.net
Flag Salute & Prayer
Marty led our singing, the flag salute and 4-way test. Dan Leslie gave the blessing.
Guests
Welcome to our newest member, Melanie Druziako. Jack Dilks visited us from the Gloucester City Club. Marilyn Farrell was the guest of Cornell Brunson.Birthdays
Ron McMahon - February 26thKeith Petrosky - February 26th
Announcements
Sergeant at Arms, Bruce Middleton, introduced today's guests. He thanked Bill, Bonnie & Gail for their work putting together the Washington, DC trip.P. Mike announced the Board meeting will be held Thursday night at 5 pm at the office of Greenblatt & Laube. All members are welcomed to observe the board in action. Jay Parks invited Rotarians to join the Challenger League Committee. The committee is meeting to organize and get the Challenger League up and running. Rumor has it, Jay will take your photo if you don't join!
Rob Tola announced that forms are available for Duck Sponsorships. Ready to sign letters are also available for mailing to prospective sponsors. $11,625 was received in sponsorships last year and we are looking to exceed this amount in 2007. Duck brochures should be delivered this week and distributed at next week's meeting.
Jack Dilks from the District explaned "March Madness" and how your Phantoms tickets help support the Annual Giving Campaign.
Leslie Durham distributed Phantoms game tickets which will be held this Friday night Feb. 23. Ticket sales are down from last year. Tickets are still available for the bus ride which leaves with our Big Brothers/Big Sisters "Littles" from Loyle Lanes at 5 pm. Please contact Leslie for ticket info.
Sherry announed the collection for the International Committee of sneakers in good condition (washed and new laces).
Dave Schad announced the Valentine’s Day dance at the Vineland Developmental Center will be held tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Bonnie announced she is making a presentation on the Katrina Mission Trip at the District Conference being held in Hershey, PA, June 8, 9 & 10th. If you are planning to attend, please make your reservations as soon as possible. The Hershey Lodge releases our block of rooms on March 5th. Information can be found on the District web site. www.district7640.com.
Finemaster
Bill Dudley fined P. Mike and Charles; Sherry paid a "Happy news" fine - her daugher Allison will be studying abroad in Rome for a semester. Bruce paid a "Lost in DC" fine. Others receiving fines were Bill Dudley, Cornell, Henry, Kevin, Gerry & Rob. |
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Today’s Program
PE Bill gave the club a brief "Black History" moment. He then introduced our own, Cornell Brunson who was dressed in an African Ceremonial Garb worn by a Prince. Cornell gave a loud "Alleluia". He mentioned how the recent Rotary trip to Washington, DC was an awesome experience. Today's program was Vineland Rotary's first Black History presentation. Cornell decided to reserach our club Black History with Rotary Historians and Rotary International. He spoke with RI's Librarian, Robin who when asked about Rotary Black History replied with "Good Question"! She did manage to forward an article published in 1915 for the Birmington, Alabama Rotary Club who's charter stated an exclusion for "non-caucasions" joining Rotary. After speaking with Vineland historians, Cornell found out he is the 4th African American to join Vineland Rotary. He also researched why February was designated as "Black History" Month. It began as Black History week and changed to month in 1976. Seems like many political events have taken place during the month of February including the establishment of the NAACP, Abraham LIncoln's birthday, Right to Vote, US Senate Oath etc.Cornell introduced his guest, Marilyn, who sang the very moving Black National Anthem "Lift Every Voice and Sing".
Upcoming Programs
February 23rd - Phantoms Hockey GameApril 14th - Duck Race