Rotary Club of Greensburg

A Flash from the Past

Rotary Flashes of 12-21-2004
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 76, No. 25……………………………………………..December 21, 2004

Inside This Issue
Wise and Otherwise
Next Meeting’s Program Listing
Our Weekly Meeting and Birthday listings
Announcements

WISE AND OTHERWISE
”The older you get, the more important it is not to act your age.”

”Birthdays are good for us – the more we have, the longer we live.”

TODAY’S INVOCATION was given by Ed Nemanic.

SARGEANT AT ARMS REPORT – (John Mizikar) - We had no visiting Rotarians. Our guests of members were: Joyce Rossman (Carl Rossman) and Linda Griffith (Maria’s host mother). Visiting students were: Amanda Waugh, Beth Dvorsky and Beth Ann Chopyak from Greensburg Salem. Maria also joined us today.

MAKE-UPS: None reported.

THANK YOUS
President Jeff thanked Cathy Baumann for a great night of fellowship at the holiday party.
Also, thanks to James Boggs for taking time to entertain us at the party with his terrific musical talent. (James is a “class act”).
Mike Lucotch thanked all that “manned the kettle” in front of Kaufmann’s for the benefit of the Salvation Army. It was mentioned that our crew was responsible for having the kettle filled twice. Great work.
Sue McFarland thanked all that helped with Operation Santa Claus.

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS go out to Guy Davis as he serves his Country and Bill Kern as he recovers from his recent operation.

SKI WEEKEND AT SEVEN SPRINGS – Jeff Branthoover is still looking for persons interesting in skiing with the Youth Exchange and members of our Club on January 7, 8 and 9. Please see Jeff by the end of next weeks meeting if you need more details or wish to be included on the reservation list.

AT OUR CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY PARTY LAST WEEK:

A PAUL HARRIS FELLOW was presented to Carl Rossman. Carl is a member, who from day one of his membership, dove into many programs and Club activities. He has taken on the responsibility of the Youth Exchange Program and even serves as Treasurer of the Youth Exchange on the District level. It was announced that Carl is scheduled to lead our Club as our President in several years. Carl truly lives our motto of Service Above Self.
Congratulations Carl.

ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR – Bill McGrath was recognized as this year’s recipient. Since he joined the Club a year and a half ago, Bill has contributed greatly to our mission to raise funds for scholarships and community programs. Under his leadership, the annual Wine Tasting Evening has expanded and is becoming recognized in the community as a great evening benefiting great causes and programs.
Congratulations Bill.

NEXT WEEK’S PROGRAM – Mini-autobiography and the Birthday Table.

OUR WEEKLY MEETING’S PROGRAM

The Membership Celebration let us get better introduced to some of our newest members. Some info we received:
Robyn Acton is the “star of her car”. She is known to sing at the top of her lungs while driving done the highway. Her favorites are Abba, Elton John and Rod Stewart. It’s reported that she knows all the words to the Broadway show Mamma Mia.
Mike Lucotch is a St Vincent grad. The Lucotch’s are expecting their 2nd child in April.
Okey Reese studied abroad at Leeds in England. Jim Steeley was one of his teachers in high school.
Johanna Jones worked on a road crew and was a licensed backhoe operator. She reportedly even dug cemetery grave sites.
Kim Johnson loves the aerobic center.
Maria Valencia is rumored to be a chocolate lover. She is also a Steelers fan…. and hint hint…she needs a couple tickets please.

Thanks to Anne Peagler and Rebecka Hutchinson for putting together today’s program.

DECEMBER’S BIRTHDAYS
Bill Rudolph……….…….....December 4
Doug Ramm………..........…December 11
Cathy Baumann…………....December 12
John Sproull, Jr………….....December 12
Will Brown..…………….... December 15
Robin Acton……....…..…...December 15
Jack Moldovan……….……December 25
Nelson Mayer…..……...….December 27
Brent Filak………..……….December 28
Bob Bloom………….……..December 29

MONDAY
New Stanton/Youngwood…12:00………....Community College
Norwin……………………..12:00………...Banquets Unlimited
Jeannette…………………… 6:00PM…..DeNunzio’s Restaurant
Mountain View……………..6:15PM……………...Mt. View Inn
Rockwood………………….6:15PM……....Milford Grange Hall

TUESDAY
Ligonier……………………….7:00AM……………Casa Chapla
West Newton ………………..12:00….…..Presbyterian Church
Scottdale……………………..12:00……....Pleasant Valley C.C.
Mt. Pleasant………………….12:05………………..Elks Lodge
Blairsville…………………… 6:00PM….....Chestnut Ridge Inn

WEDNESDAY
Donegal/Laurel Highlands……7:30AM……Brady's Restaurant
Latrobe………………………12:10…………………Elks Club
Pittsburgh……………………12:00…..…...Hotel William Penn
Westmoreland…………………5:00……………….Baggey Knee
Murrysville-Export………...….6:45PM……..……..Lamplighter

THURSDAY
Delmont-Salem………………..7:00AM…….Touch of Country
Hempfield…..7:30AM….University of Pittsburgh @ Greensburg
Connellsville………………….12:00……….Highlands Hospital
Belle Vernon………………......6:30PM….Cedarbrook Golf Club

FRIDAY
Monongahela…………………12:05……..…Step II Restaurant
Somerset……………………...12:15…..Somerset Country Club
www.greensburgrotary.com
“Service Above Self”

Rotary Flashes of 12-07-2004
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 76, No. 23……………………………………………..December 7, 2004

Inside This Issue
Wise and Otherwise
Next Meeting’s Program Listing
Our Weekly Meeting and Birthday listings
Announcements
Membership Proposal

WISE AND OTHERWISE
”The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” (Robert Byrne)

”Never grow a wishbone where your backbone ought to be.” (Puddleford)

TODAY’S INVOCATION was given by Bill Kern. “Our Heavenly Father, as we gather this day, we thank You for the opportunities and freedom given to each of us. We thank You for our friends, friends that come together to share their knowledge and expertise, kindled by the dedication to serve humanity.
Let us be ever mindful of our Rotary family and the recent loss within our family of our friend and fellow Rotarian, Ken Ruoff. May his life of dedication to serve others be an inspiration to each one of us.
Our most meaningful wish is that success will come to Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio from the face of the earth. Help us meet this challenge as we celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Rotary.
May each of us share the wisdom of our leader as we work together for world peace and understanding. We ask these things in His name, Amen.”

SARGEANT AT ARMS REPORT – (John Hanna) - We had one visiting Rotarian: Tim Dingman (Latrobe). Our guests of members were: RJ Luce (Tyler Courtney) and Shaun Griffith (Katy Doran). Visiting students were: Adam Kauffman and Rob Rifenburgh from Hempfield. Maria also joined us today.
TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 74. This included 68 members, 1 visiting Rotarian, 2 guests and 3 students.

MAKE-UPS: Dick Chelsted at the Rotary Club of Manning, SC and Rebecka Hutchinson and Tom Hower visited the New Stanton/Youngwood Rotary Club.

MEMBERSHIP PROPOSAL
The Board of Directors and the Membership Committee have approved the publishing of the following proposed membership announcement. Ted L. McDonnell, Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley, 520 Pellis Road, Greensburg, PA. His classification would be Financial Planning. Kevin Metsger has proposed him for membership. Any objections should be submitted in writing to the Secretary within seven days.

SEE YOU AT THE ROTARY CLUB OF GREENSBURG’S HOLIDAY PARTY on Tuesday, December 14, at Giannilli’s II located on Route 30.

GOLF SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE DECEMBER 21ST NOON MEETING. For those that ordered shirts, Bob (Santa Claus) Wilson will be delivering them just in time for Christmas.

A PAUL HARRIS FELLOW was presented to Genetta Wolford on November 30th. Miss Wolford, a retired schoolteacher from Hempfield, was recognized for her education of youth during her teaching career, her volunteerism at the Hempfield Township Library and the Historical Society.

PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
Please consider donating a one-time amount of $100.00 or more to the Rotary Foundation.
Become a Paul Harris Fellow by donating an amount of $1,000.00.
Consider joining a Paul Harris Fellow Sustaining Group by committing to $50.00 per quarter and you’ll receive, or be able to assign a PHF to whom you chose, within five years.
Please see chuck Anderson, President Jeff, Bill Kern, Mark Barnhart, Cesare Muccari, Dick McNeel or any Board member for contribution information. THANKS.

NEXT WEEK’S PROGRAM – There will be no noon meeting on December 14th due to our Holiday Party later in the evening.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
December 21 – Membership Celebration

OUR WEEKLY MEETING’S PROGRAM

The hour was spent in fellowship with one another.

Ken Rutter spoke to us about the loss of our friend Ken Ruoff. Ken was “down to earth, wise, and we were all inspired by his actions of community service where he touched so many lives in Hempfield Township. He lit a pathway of life in which many have walked in that light”. Many will miss him.

FRIDAY
Monongahela…………………12:05……..…Step II Restaurant
Somerset……………………...12:15…..Somerset Country Club
www.greensburgrotary.com
“Service Above Self”