Rotary Club of Greensburg

A Flash from the Past

Rotary FLASH of 12-27-2005
THE FLASH of The Rotary Club of Greensburg for December 27, 2005

Things To Remember
“Behold the turtle. He only makes progress when he sticks his neck out.” James B. Conant
“I have no Yesterdays, Time took them away; Tomorrow may not be-- But I have Today.” P.Y. McGinnis
“We have to live but one day at a time, but we are living for eternity in that one day.” Anon.

Presiding over our festivities today was our esteemed President Cathy Baumann. She and her Rotary Board came up with a real winner of an idea when they made this Christmas week meeting a family affair.
INVOCATION was given by Mark Barnhart.
SERGEANT OF ARMS REPORT by Dr. Bill McGrath indicating that we had 45 Rotarians in attendance, and many many guests of our families and friends. We filled the room!
There will be no announcements or business matters carried on at our session today, Cathy said. It is to be a day of entertainment and enjoyment. And it really was.
First of all, MARK BARNHART had a slide show which made the kids and families guess whose birthdays we celebrated.
Beginning with a slide of Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer, and we guessed that it was Bill Rudolph, the other slides went down from there – really clever, though. Our birthdays included Bill Rudolph, Will Brown, Robin Acton, Doug Ramm, Bob Bloom, John Sproull, Cathy Baumann, Jack Moldovan, and Nelson Mayer. Happy Birthday was sung lightly by the children attending.
After Cathy quizzed us whether or not we all had a visit from Santa this year - and it seems he didn’t miss a one of us - must have been good boys and girls this year! (Or is it time for confession?) She introduced our program for the day which was a Magician – Chuck Rygle from Rices Landing, PA 15357; (724) 592-6009. He did an excellent job of mystifying the boys and girls, and all of the adults as well. I still haven’t a clue how he did some of those. But then, he’s the magician.
We closed the meeting in our usual manner with the four way test -- and it would be good if we reviewed that test each day of the new year. If we did, it would indeed be a Happy New Year!
REBECKA HUTCHINSON will be compiling the Flash beginning January 3. Thank you, Rebecka!
COMING EVENTS
Jan. 21-22 – Ski Event at 7 Springs
FUTURE WEEKLY PROGRAMS: Bill McGrath, Chair; Jan. 3: “Heartburn” Bill McGrath; Jan. 10: “Financial Safety on Line” Larry Graft Jr. Jan. 17: “Oldest Local Civil War Museum” Grant Gerlich; Jan. 24: “Lung Cancer” Dr. Hammerman; Jan. 31: Birthdays- Chris Rizk; Club Assembly

2005-2006 NEW MEMBERS: July 12: CHARLES QUIGGLE, Diocese of Gbg. (sponsors Chef Dato and Paul Hochendoner) July 26: KAREN McCALPIN, PA Cleanways (sponsor, Mary Clymer) August 23: BOB OTTAVIANI, Serve Pro of Greensburg (Bill Kern, sponsor) Nov. 8: Dr. Steven Ender, President of WCCC (Tom Jachimowicz, sponsor)

Rotary FLASH of 12-20-2005
THE FLASH of The Rotary Club of Greensburg for December 20, 2005

Things To Remember
“ The very best of all gifts around my Christmas tree is the presence of our happy family..all wrapped up—in each other.”
“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could put up some of the Christmas Spirit in jars… and open a jar of it every month?”
“Christmas began in the heart of God. But the circle is complete only when it reaches the heart of man.”
(from “Christmas Quotables, WLOA, fm 97)

BY VOTE OF THE GREENSBURG ROTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the conclusion of the regular meeting, our meeting place will remain at the Four Points Sheraton.

THE PROGRAM FOR THE DAY was a discussion and vote on the meeting place of our club. Dr. McNeel presented the bids for serving the club from Mt. View, Greensburg Country Club, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, The Garden and Civic Center. A great deal of discussion followed. The preference vote was taken by the membership, but was reminded that the Rotary Board had the final say.

INVOCATION was given by Dr. Kenneth Rutter.
SERGEANT OF ARMS REPORT by Dennis Cremonese indicated that we had 54 Rotarians in attendance, and guests, Kim Bloom, wife of Robert – and we love to see her here; Chef Dato had as guest, colleague Einar Sigurdsson; George Ross was guest of John Kline. Also our exchange students, Jorge and Julie were with us. John Dickson acted as chauffer to Hempfield students: Jamie Thompson, Kristen Sterdis, and Allyson King.

PRESIDENT CATHY relayed a thank you from the Joe Burkley family on our expression of love. She also noted that a Sympathy Card was being circulated for our signatures – Ray Charley’s father passed away. We send our love and prayers.
A meeting of the Rutter Scholarship Committee was to be held immediately after our session today.
MIKE LUCOTCH voiced a Thank you for those ringing the Salvation Army Bells – David Robinson and Chuck Strobel had a surprise ringer show up on their time - Santa Claus – and people did respond! Well done – just wait till they see what is in their stockings, though!
MARY CLYMER reminded us of the FAMILY GATHERING next week; We were asked to sign up again, noting the number of adults and children attending.
TONY MARTINO asked for a meeting the ARTS & HERITAGE Group after our regular meeting; also there will be another meeting on January 3. All those who signed up on the committee are asked to be there.
E-MAIL ADDRESS CHANGE!!! – Please note in your membership book this change for Tony Martino. His home email is Martino 25 @ Comcast.net and work email is amartino@selectmedicalCorp.com

COMING EVENTS
Jan. 21-22 – Ski Event at 7 Springs
FUTURE WEEKLY PROGRAMS: Mary Clymer, Monthly Chair
Dec. 27 - Cathy Baumann, Fellowship Meeting
DR. BILL McGRATH listed THE INVOCATIONS for the month: Dec. 6 – Bill Kern; Dec. 13 – Christmas Party ; Dec. 20 – Rich Rosky; Dec. 27- Mark Barnhart!

Rotary Flash of 12-13-2005
THE FLASH of The Rotary Club of Greensburg for December 13, 2005

Things To Remember
“ Instead of being a time of unusual behavior, Christmas is perhaps the only time in the year when people can obey their natural impulses and express their true sentiments without feeling self conscious, and perhaps, even a little bit foolish. Fact of the matter is, Christmas is about the only chance a person has to be simply themselves.”
“A Christmas candle is a lovely thing. It makes no noise at all; and quite unselfishly, grows small.”

OUR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PARTY at the Mountain View Inn was a stunning success! The arrangements by our President elect were simply outstanding. The food was good, the company was great, and the spirit of Christmas was among us. Mary, you did us proud. From the opening remarks to the closing four way test, we were all involved – either by participating or by laughing our heads off at some of our members’ antics, or by being so very proud of those receiving honors…a great time was had by all.
Our invocation was given by John Dickson asking God for guidance in our lives and choices…giving thanks for what we have been given..by the way, John, we know of a couple good opportunities for you to continue this eloquent gift of yours…
Mary Clymer and Carl Rossman began with a disagreement about whether a computer was male or female…and if you don’t know, make sure you ask them. President Cathy took time to share a email that Bob Bloom received from a mother of a recipient of our dictionaries given to third graders. It was a very moving testimony to the worthwhileness of that project. We must keep it going!
There was a clip board passed around TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DECEMBER 27 MEETING AT FOUR POINTS. We are encouraged to bring our family members and friends, but you need to sign up or call Mary if you are going to attend and how many you are inviting to this special event. What a great fellowship time for our whole Rotary family – don’t miss it!
The entertainment was an illusionist who had a very special gift of involving us all – even the Polish one in our midst - whom we shall refer to as Charles from now on – we usually call him Tom Jachimowicz, but who knows – what a change of name will do. However, it was the same kielbasa anyway you cut it! We were all in stitches. Thanks, Tom, er - Charles – for adding to our merriment. Dennis Cremones learned to pour salt, Dr. Steven Ender almost lost his watch, others shared their rings…what a fun night!
Believe it or not, that was not even the highlight -- we had three Paul Harris Fellow Awards presented. They were all to very deserving recipients:
Gene James presented one to Barbara Nakles; Guy Davis presented one to his wife Leona Davis; and Mary Clymer presented one to John E. Sproull, Jr.
Welcome to the splendid family of Paul Harris Fellows! We salute you! We appreciate you and the example you set that brought this honor to you!
That left the last honor of the night, ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR, and it was given a dedicated Rotarian, past president, and in this Season of Peace, where service above self goes beyond the bounds of the Rotary Club – there was only one choice this year, and it was GUY DAVIS. How proud we all are of him, and what he is. Congratulations, Guy!
Finally, the dynamic duo of Robin Acton and Sue McFarland awarded filled baskets of goodies to several lucky guests and Rotarians whose birthdays coincided with the story that Sue was reading! And a good time was had by all.
Remember – we meet as usual on Dec.. 20 -- Rumor has it THAT WE WILL VOTE ON A PLACE TO MEET – MAKE SURE YOU ARE THERE TO VOTE.

MEMBERSHIP PROPOSAL: The Board of Directors and Membership Committee have approved the publication of the following: Michael A. Monsour, CEO /Chairman of the Monsour Medical Center, residing in Greensburg. Charles Anderson has proposed him for membership. Any objections for membership must be provided in writing to the Secretary within 7 days of this publication. (FIRST PUBLISHED ON DEC.6)

COMING EVENTS
Dec. 16 - BELL RINGING for Salvation Army at Kaufmann’s/Penny’s 9-9
Jan. 21-22 – Ski Event at 7 Springs
FUTURE WEEKLY PROGRAMS: Mary Clymer, Monthly Chair
Dec. 20 - Mark Barnhart, Birthdays
Dec. 27 - Cathy Baumann, Fellowship Meeting
DR. BILL McGRATH listed THE INVOCATIONS for the coming months: Dec. 6 – Bill Kern; Dec. 13 – Christmas Party ; Dec. 20 – Rich Rosky; Dec. 27- Mark Barnhart!

Rotary Flash of 12-06-2005
THE FLASH of The Rotary Club of Greensburg for December 6, 2005

Things To Remember
Probably the reason we all go so haywire at Christmas time with endless, unrestrained, and often silly buying of gifts….is that we don’t quite know how to put our love into words.
If I live only for myself, I will have small troubles – but they will seem great. If, however, I live for others, I may have great troubles – but they will appear small to me. For this is the true Spirit of Christmas.

MEMBERSHIP PROPOSAL: The Board of Directors and Membership Committee have approved the publication of the following: Michael A. Monsour, CEO /Chairman of the Monsour Medical Center, residing in Greensburg. Charles Anderson has proposed him for membership. Any objections for membership must be provided in writing to the Secretary within 7 days of this publication.

PROGRAM FOR TODAY was presented by Michele Spriolli, introduced by Mary Clymer. Michele is a librarian and teacher. She shared with us a number of good books for children of all ages. It was great for parents and grandparents alike as we come into the Christmas Season. Thank you very much!
INVOCATION was given today by BILL KERN.
Sergeant at Arms Report: Dennis Cremonese reported that 59 Greensburg Rotarians in attendance; plus guests: Isabel Bloom, Don’s wife; Marcy Zajdel, guest of Ed Nemanic; Exchange Students, Jorge and Julie; 2 students from Greensburg Salem High School: Jen Campbell and Elise Bish.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: PRESIDENT CATHY indicated that we needed some volunteers to oversee the Arts & Heritage Booth for the coming year. After 14 years Mark Barnhart has decided to pass the torch. It finally burned down to the nubbins! Also Mary Clymer later acknowledged his dedication to the cause for 15 years. (I am not sure which is right – but I will fault my hearing on the mix-up – any way, it was a looong time. Thanks, Mark, for all you do that is often unnoticed as well.) RUTTER SCHOLARSHIP meeting immediately following our session today. Cathy also announced that we had received a thank you from Rotary International for the memorial gift we sent in memory of Joe Burkley. A VOTE TODAY taken on whether or not we would remain at 4 Points for our weekly meeting. The vote was to relocate. Therefore, another vote on location will be taken on the 20th. REMINDER: NEXT WEEK IS THE CHRISTMAS PARTY AT 6 p.m. NO NOON MEETING AT THE SHERATION 4 POINTS.
7 SPRINGS SKI EVENT – Jeff Branthoover reminded us that Jan. 21-22 would be an opportunity to share in this yearly adventure. Good deal on prices for those Rotarians attending. Clip board was passed. Dec. 13 deadline to sign up – or to call Jeff. SALVATION ARMY KETTLES: Mike Luctoch needed 2 more volunteers to completely fill the time slots – and we had two Rotarians stand up and be counted: Ted Herrington and Chuck Strobel! – Thanks for evidencing the Rotarian spirit in this special season!
CHRISTMAS PARTY has 112 signed up as of today – Mary Clymer reported. DEC. 27 will be special fellowship meeting and each Rotarian is encouraged to bring their family, wife, children, etc. (no dogs or cats, sorry!) - Come and share the Christmas Spirit with us! Tony Martino has agreed to work the Arts & Heritage Booth.

COMING EVENTS
Dec. 8th - Operation Santa Claus Food Bag Packing
Dec. 13th – ROTARY CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY at Mt. VIEW 6 p.m.
Dec. 16 - BELL RINGING for Salvation Army at Kaufmann’s/Penny’s 9-9
Jan. 21-22 – Ski Event at 7 Springs
FUTURE WEEKLY PROGRAMS: Mary Clymer, Monthly Chair
Dec. 13 - Christmas Party at Mt. View, 6 p.m. gathering
Dec. 20 - Mark Barnhart, Birthdays
Dec. 27 - Cathy Baumann, Fellowship Meeting
DR. BILL McGRATH listed THE INVOCATIONS for the coming months: Dec. 6 – Bill Kern; Dec. 13 – Christmas Party ; Dec. 20 – Rich Rosky; Dec. 27- Mark Barnhart!