ROTARY CLUB OF VINELANDMay 1, 2007 Newsletter |
Editors: Ron McMahon & 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 ably led by assistant choirmeister Loren Riggins, assisted by singers Dick Prochaska and Gerry Dooley, with Ron M. on the piano.
The opening prayer was led by Dan Leslie.
Guests
John Wisda, from the Elmer club.Wendy Bartlett; guest of Shannon Kennedy, and Elaine Long;guest of MaryLou Scarani.
Welcome to our Newest Member, Skipper Reyes.
Birthdays
Charles Parrish - May 1Mike Loyle - May 5
Membership
Please view the "Members Only" section of the web site for an important Membership update.Announcements
At the recent District 7640 Rotary Foundation Dinner. The following awards were presented to members of our club:Major Donors (donations of at least $10,000):
Henry Hansen
Al and Angela Marsh
Additional Paul Harris Awards:
Shaye Kotok
Norm Neill
Charles Parrish
Norm Neill - Received at Foundation dinner
Charles Loyle announced that the annual Multiple Sclerosis walk at Parvins State Park this weekend will be held in honor and memory of Susan Brody, wife of former member Mel Brody.
The Annual President’s Gala of the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce will be held on May 17.
Ron Barisano talked about preparations for the GSE team from France that will be visiting our club May 30 – June 3. There are 6 members of the team. Host families are still needed for 3 of the team members.
Ted Lane is hosting a “cigar appreciation night” in his garage on Wed. June 20. Smokers and non-smokers are invited.
Betsy Frank reported on the wine and cheese train ride from Richland to Tuckahoe last Saturday. It was a very enjoyable afternoon. Another one is planned for this December.
Jay Parks reported on the international comings and goings of his son Matt in Nicaragra. Stay tuned.
Marty Hoag reminded us of the importance of the function of greeters at each meeting, and to be sure to make new members feel welcome
Pat Proccacino entertained us with his “jokes of the day”.
Finemaster
Bill gave a rare reprieve of fines to President Mike and his benefactor and Dad, Charlie. Today being a special day in the legal community, all lawyers and retired judges received fines. Dave Hanrahan reported his happy news, Capital Bank is now open for business. |
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Program
Today is “First Tuesday”, reserved for club business.Gail Marino announced that Mons. John Burton has resigned from the club. Thank you letters have been received for club donations to the YMCA and the Make-a Wish Foundation, and for memorial donations to South Jersey Healthcare Hospice. The club will be participating again this year in the annual Strike Out Hunger Phillies game in August. This year’s district conference will be June 8-10.
The club directory has been updated. It’s available on line, and hard copies are available if needed.
A bus trip to see Spamalot is being organized and planned for Saturday Sept. 15. Save the date!
Keith Petrosky, Scholarship Chairman, reviewed the several scholarships that we sponsor, and the extensive and time consuming process of reviewing and awarding them. The scholarship committee devotes a lot of effort to this process. This year’s scholarships will be awarded at the lunch meeting on June 12.
A new scholarship has been added this year – the Vineland Rotary John Spoltore Matt Blatt Inspirational Scholarhip. Other scholarships and annual award are:
Harry Doerr Trust – income from this trust provides multiple scholarships.
Leslie Kotok scholarship
Ross Collins scholarship
Harry Kejzman scholarship
Lawrence Kimball award
Upcoming Programs
May 8th - James Lelli, Vineland Director of Economic DevelopmentMay 15th - Dr. David Blom
May 22nd - Doug Rainear, Freeholder
May 29th - No Meeting will be held
May 31st - Thursday, France GSE Dinner