ROTARY CLUB OF VINELANDOctober 23, 2007 Newsletter |
Editor: Gus Foster & Linda Foster
Photos: Jay Parks
Website: www.vinelandrotary.com
Email: vinelandrotary@comcast.net
Flag Salute & Prayer
Dan Leslie led our singing, Flag Salute, the 4-Way Test and gave the blessing.
Guests
Mike introduced Bruce Middleton as our Sergeant-at-Arms. Bruce announced the following:Welcome to Joe Stelweck our newest member.
Jean Longbottom was the guest of Gail Marino. Shirley Burke was the guest of Betsy Frank. Ken Corson was the guest of Lou Tramontana. VHS Principal, Tom McCann and VHS Guidance Counselor, Jim Smith, were both the guest of the club.
John Wisda visited us from the Elmer club today.
Birthdays
Al Marsh on 11/22Bill Plick on 11/23
Charles Girard on 10/28
Announcements
Ron McMahon said Vineland Rotary has participated with the American Red Cross in donating blood for the past 11 years. He said during that time, 1,000 pints have been donated. The Red Cross presented the club with a certificate for our achievement. Carl Johnson participated today as our 1,000th donor, and took the stage. Carl said “Old farts can give blood” and recounted his experiences since September 21, 1950 when he made his first donation.Charles Loyle inducted our newest member today, Joe Stelweck. Joe is with Wells Fargo Bank and specializes in reverse mortgages. His sponsor is Lou Ann Ferrari Brooks. Charlie says there are 1,200,000 Rotarians in the world today! Welcome, Joe!
Gail Marino said save the dates of October 23rd and 24th for the dictionary project.
Gus Foster spoke about our upcoming fundraiser being held December 7th at Cumberland County College. It is a Wine Tasting & Silent Auction. Tickets are $45/person or $70/couple. Start selling tickets to friends, family members and co-workers.
Linda Foster announced she is looking for people to join the Silent Auction Committee to help get items for the auction and setup the night of the event.
