ROTARY CLUB OF VINELANDNovember 28, 2006 Newsletter |
Editors: Gus Foster & 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. Today’s singers were Loren, Dan, Sherry, Dick, Jay Einstein and Earl Everett.
Dan gave our Thanksgiving prayer, remembering our blessings.
Guests
John Wisda visited us from the Elmer club.Earle and Nancy Everett visited us from Hilton Head. Earl is a former Vineland Rotarian. Roy Greenblatt and Nick Wipich were guests of the club.
Membership
Please visit the "Members Only" section of the website for important prospective membership announcement.Announcements
President Mike Loyle introduced Sergeant-at-arms Bruce Middleton.Bruce announced the Tiny Tim caroling will be held on December 12th and we will meet at Marianne Kornbluh Lods house at 11 Ewan Terrace. As chairperson of the event, Bruce reminded us and asked for a large turnout.
Bruce introduced our newest members and guests.
Newest Members: Gerry Dooley, Chalky Ottinger and Dave Hanrahan.
P. Mike said a make-up meeting will be held on January 1st for the Polar Bear Club. See P.P. George if interested.
Ron McMahon announced the next Blood Drive on December 26th. Posters are available for Rotarians’ places of business. We get over 60% of donations from walk-ins and other non-club members, so ask someone to attend and give.
Ken Dondero announced the Holiday Party for Special Needs Children in the Vineland schools. A sign-up sheet was circulated at the meeting for members to come early next week to helpThis year will be the first year of the Single Party. All 275 children will meet at the Ramada Inn at one time for a party. Members are asked to stay later on Tuesday December 5th after the regular luncheon meeting to help get the gifts and room ready for the party the following day, Wednesday the 6th. The party will be held on Wednesday morning, and volunteers are needed then as well. It is an experience first-time attendees will never forget, and really sets the mood for the holiday season. Food is needed. Be sure to sign up and attend next week.
Jay Parks announced the annual Year in Review, a photographic record of our activities will be shown December 12th. It is 33 minutes in length and features Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and the music of John Phillip Sousa.
Carol Captis announced the Holiday Party to be held January 5th, the 12th day of Christmas. She promises it will be something different. Be sure to attend.
Our guests today, Roy Greenblatt and Nick Wipich were introduced. Roy was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship in honor of his generosity in donations for the club’s annual Duck Race charity event.
Pat provided a Thanksgiving Blessing tale, suggesting we remember what we say around our children.
Finemaster
We had no finemaster today. Wait for next week!Today’s Program
Bill Dudley introduced Alan Dickerson who gave an informative and humorous presentation on the Rotary Foundation. Reporter interviewed Paul Harris concerning his life and work of the Foundation. Rotarians number over 1.2 million members in over 200 countries. When asked why he came to the Vineland club, Paul said Vineland is a microcosm of races, professions and cultures and the club is one of the most active in the region. The concept of Sustaining Member and Benefactor was discussed. The Sustaining Member program provides an easy way to make regular contributions to become a Paul Harris Fellow. A benefactor marks a portion of his or her estate for use by the Rotary Foundation. In the past 75 years, Vineland Rotarians have donated $249,000 to the Rotary Foundation. Excellent job by Charlie Loyle, Alan and Dan “Mr. Paul Harris” Leslie. |
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Upcoming Programs
12/5 First Tuesday, Classification Talks: Chris Miller and Chalky Ottinger12/5 Holiday Party preparation following the luncheon meeting
12/6 Holiday Party for Special Children, Ramada Inn, 9:00 AM to 1:00PM
12/12 Jay Parks: Rotary Year in Revue
12/12 Tiny Tim Caroling
12/19 - TBA 12/26 Blood Drive
01/02 - First Tuesday, TBA