Rotary Club of Greensburg

A Flash from the Past

Rotary Flashes of 07-20-2004
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 76, No. 3……………………………………………..July 20, 2004

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

WISE AND OTHERWISE
”If a man could have half his wishes, he would double his troubles.” (Franklin)

”The reason a dollar bill wears out so quickly is because people are always passing the buck.”

TODAY’S INVOCATION was given by Chuck Anderson.

SARGEANT AT ARMS REPORT – (John Mizikar) – We had two visiting Rotarians: District Governor Tom Uram and Ron Pastor (Latrobe). Our guests were: Erik Hallquist (Dato Kadagishili) and Mike Lucotch (Chuck Anderson).

TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 52. This included 48 members, 2 visiting Rotarians and 2 guests.

MAKE-UPS: Chuck Strobel attended meetings at the Rotary Club of Mt. View and also at the Rotary Club of Latrobe.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF GREENSBURG’S ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC will be held on August 10th at Lynch Field. All members and their family members are invited to attend. Please be sure to sign the reservation sheet that is being passed around during the weekly meetings. The picnic is free of charge and Chef Dato will be preparing the meal!

A VENETO EXPERIE – President Jeff gave us information about this year’s upcoming Wine Tasting Evening. I have enclosed printed information for those of you that are receiving the Flashes by mail. Those receiving the Flashes electronically can view the information in the word document that was attached to my notification that the website had been updated.

Jeff also gave us a short presentation regarding the Rotary Centennial that will be occurring on February 23, 2005. .

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
July 27 – Mini-autobiography, the Birthday Table and New Member Induction(s).

OUR WEEKLY MEETING’S PROGRAM
The program today was presented by District Governor Tom Uram. Tom started in Rotary in 1982 when he was right out of college. He encouraged us to become “whole Rotarians” by supporting the Rotary Foundation and to introduce members of the business community to Rotary by inviting them to attend a weekly meeting. He hopes that all of us can become a “Triple Crown Rotarian” by doing three things: Introduce someone to Rotary, Make a contribution to Rotary International and Attend a District or International event, conference or program.
He sought support for our Club to participate in the Twin Clubs project, where a Club partners with a Club from a different country to complete a common project for the good of an international service project.
He asked that we help our fellow local clubs that may need our help by using our time and energies to contribute to projects that they may be involved in or are considering becoming involved in.
He stated RI President Glenn Estess’ goals this year: improving literacy, reducing hunger and providing clean water systems for those in need around the world.
We were reminded of the upcoming Chicago Centennial Conference being held June 18-22, 2005. Information and flyers are on the RI website. You can access it through links that are provided on our website.
Tom said that while he realizes that “time is demanding to all members of Rotary, there is something magical about Rotary” and we should “Live a Life of Significance and Legacy” and also share it with others by bringing them to Rotary.

JULY’S BIRTHDAYS
Anne Peagler……….....July 1
Jerry Supko..……....…July 1
Bill Roach………….....July 4
Jeff Branthoover..….... July 6
Eric Sarn...………….....July 7
Tom Hower…..….........July 9
John Dickson …….......July 15
Jack Waite………….....July 31

Rotary Flashes of 07-13-2004
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 76, No. 2……………………………………………..July 13, 2004

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

WISE AND OTHERWISE
”An intelligence test sometimes shows you how smart you would have been not to have taken it.”

”Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by what you bring to life.”

TODAY’S INVOCATION was given by Robin Acton. She thanked the Lord of us all for giving us so much in life and asked that we all share these things with others around the world.

SARGEANT AT ARMS REPORT – (John Mizikar) – We had no visiting Rotarians. Our guests were: Frank VanHorn (Cesare Muccari), Mike Lucotch (Chuck Anderson), Janet McNeel (Dick McNeel) and David A. Finui (Al Lazar).

TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 65. This included 60 members, 4 guests and our speaker.

MAKE-UPS: Mark Barnhart (twice) and Elinore McMahan (twice) attended meetings at the Rotary Club of Hempfield Township.

STRIKE OUT HUNGER NIGHT AT PNC PARK
The Hempfield Rotary Club is taking the lead in coordinating Rotary District 7330 Strike Out Hunger Night at PNC Park on Wednesday, July 28th at 7:05 PM
Grandstand tickets are $16 each with $4 from each ticket sale donated to the Strike Out Hunger Fund.
Due to schedule problems and increased costs attributable to rising fuel prices, a bus will not be available as in the past.
Of course, this event is open to club member family and friends.
A signup sheet will be available tomorrow at the Membership meeting or by sending email to strikeout@greensburgrotary.com
The deadline for reservations is by end of day, Wednesday, July 14th.

ARTS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL AT TWIN LAKES – Bill Taylor reported that the Club will net somewhere around $4,000.00 from the food booth. Thanks to all that made this a great event and helped raise funds for scholarships.

MEMBERSHIP PROPOSAL
The Board of Directors and the Membership/Classification Committee have approved the following listing for publication. Any objections regarding the acceptance of the proposed member must be submitted in writing to the Secretary within 7 days.
Cesare Muccari has proposed Frank VanHorn, a former member of the Club, residing in Greensburg and working for PNC BANK on East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, for membership. His classification would be Banking.

A CONTRIBUTION OF $250.00 TO ROTARY INTERNATIONAL was given in Chris DeDiana’s name for his professional legal services provided to members of the community at no cost. The Irwin Bank and Trust Company gave the contribution.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
July 20 – District Governor Tom Uram will be part of the program along with information about this year’s upcoming Wine Tasting Evening presentation and a short presentation regarding the Rotary Centennial.
July 27 – Mini-autobiography, the Birthday Table and New Member Induction(s).

OUR WEEKLY MEETING’S PROGRAM

The program today was presented by Helen Auman. She is a librarian for the Connellsville School District. She discussed the trials and tribulations associated with her recent accident injuries. Seems that Helen was to speak to the Club last year about her recovering from some major injuries, only to have another accident the day that she was scheduled to appear. She said that we really don’t know how lucky we are to be healthy until we experience the trauma and recovery period after an accident. She spoke about the challenges of recovery, the use of wheel chairs and walkers and mobility and accessibility problems associated with them. She told us of the pains, and high costs of titanium rods and braces for broken limbs. She went on to relate to us the qualities that she obtained throughout her ordeals, such as, patience, a great partnership with her significant other, family and healthcare workers. She stressed that humor is a must to be able to get through such a difficult time. She mentioned that sometimes it seemed like her husband had to do thing for her like he would have to do for small children.
Helen seemed to have survived her ordeals with a lot of help from others and from her own determined attitude.
PLEASE BE SAFE OUT THERE.

JULY’S BIRTHDAYS
Anne Peagler……….....July 1
Jerry Supko..……....…July 1
Bill Roach………….....July 4
Jeff Branthoover..….... July 6
Eric Sarn...………….....July 7
Tom Hower…..….........July 9
John Dickson …….......July 15
Jack Waite………….....July 31

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…………………5:30……………….Bobby Dales
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 06-29-2004
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 75, No. 52……………………………………………..June 29, 2004

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

WISE AND OTHERWISE
”Give to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.”

”One must have a good memory to be able to keep the promises one makes.”

TONIGHT’S INVOCATION was given by Dr. Kenneth Rutter.

TONIGHT'S ATTENDANCE was 104. This included 62 members, 41 guests and Visiting Rotarian Chris Couch, who attended with his wife Annette.

MAKE-UPS: Mark Barnhart attended a meeting at the Rotary Club of Hempfield Township.

THE ANNUAL ARC FISHING OUTING at the Hower residence was a wonderful evening of picnicking and fishing. The number of attendees was over 100! The weather was fantastic. Many thanks to the Howers for opening up their home to all. Also, thanks to the volunteers of the Club who helped make this a great evening for the clients of ARC.

EXTREMELY URGENT. MORE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO WORK A MORNING OR AFTERNOON SHIFT TO MAKE THIS FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS.
ARTS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL AT TWIN LAKES will be held on July 2nd through the 5th.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
To be announced.

OUR WEEKLY MEETING’S PROGRAM

The fellowship, food and festivities were outstanding for President’s Day, honoring Bob Wilson for his past year of service to the Club. The location and the weather were both beautiful.
The talented Mr. James Boggs entertained us with his saxophone.
Paul Harris Fellows were presented to James Boggs and Ed Guest.
Peg Wilson received recognition for her gift to the Rotary Foundation. She received the Benefactor Award.
Jim Harrold received a Rotary International award. The Four Avenues of Service Award is for outstanding Rotarians who have contributed immensely to all areas of Rotary.
President Bob was jabbed by Ed Nemanic for all the paperwork that Bob said that he had to handle this year. Jeff Malloy ribbed Bob about his recent stint in “jail” (to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy cause) and his progressing change of wardrobe through his year. (Seems Bob is getting more colorful in his selection of ties!). Tony “Big Al” Martino and Carl Rossman got into the act to remind us of two of Bob’s slips of the tongue.
Bob, not to be outdone, presented some devil horns and tails to those who were a little devilish throughout the year.
What a wonderful thing it is to be able to laugh and joke with each other while in the Service of others.
Bob’s list of accomplishments is innumerable. He responded, “It has been a good year, not my year, but all your year. We can do even more.”

JULY’S BIRTHDAYS
Anne Peagler……….....July 1
Jerry Supko..……....…July 1
Bill Roach………….....July 4
Jeff Branthoover..….... July 6
Eric Sarn...………….....July 7
Tom Hower…..….........July 9
John Dickson …….......July 15
Jack Waite………….....July 31

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

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