Rotary Club of Greensburg

A Flash from the Past

Rotary Flashes of 05-29-2001
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 71, No. 47…………………………………………………….. May 29, 2001

Inside This Issue
Wise and Otherwise
Next Meeting’s Program Listing
Our Weekly Meeting and Birthday listings
Places and times to make up a meeting

WISE AND OTHERWISE
"A rumor without a leg to stand on will get around some other way."

The invocation, given today by Bob Wilson, gave thanks for all the good things that have been given us. He asked that the Lord help us to give of ourselves for all that needs to be done to help others.

Our Sergeant At Arms, John Sproull, announced that we had 1 visiting Rotarian - Tony Martino from the Rotary Club Johnstown. We had 3 guests: Sheldon Moore was a guest of Bob Wilson, Sue Meadows was a guest of her husband Ed, and Nicole Bononi was a guest of her parents Eric and Michele Bononi.

TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 68. This included 59 members, 1 visiting Rotarian, our 5 speakers and 3 guests.

MAKE-UPS: No make ups were reported.

PRESIDENT'S DAY IS JULY 3RD. INVITATIONS HAVE BEEN MAILED. PLEASE RESPOND EARLY SO THAT AN ACCURATE COUNT CAN BE SECURED FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL DAY TO HONOR PRESIDENT ADIB FOR HIS PAST YEAR OF SERVICE.

MEMBERSHIP PROPOSAL - The classification and membership committees, as well as the Board of Directors, have approved the following membership proposal. Unless there are written objections prior to the start of the weekly meeting of June 5th, he will be admitted as a member of the Club: David Cremonese, Westmoreland Trust, classification of Associations - Civic and Cultural. He is proposed by Jeff Malloy.

ARC FISHING OUTING - Tom Hower announced that the annual fishing outing, hosting the clients of the ARC, will be held at his residence on June 28th. Volunteers are needed to help with the grill and to help clients fish. Please volunteer. See Tom.

STRIKE OUT HUNGER NIGHT AT PNC PARK
Mark Barnhart says that the motorcoach is over half full to date. Please let him know by the June 19th deadline if you plan on joining other members and their families for a night at the Park.

BIRTHDAY TABLE - Ed Nemanic presided over the festivities this month. He used "What's in a Name?" to help us celebrate the birthdays of those members listed below. We joined in song and ate cake. Happy Birthday fellow Rotarians.

We have received greetings from the Rotary Club of Greensburg. That's Greensburg, Indiana! Mark Barnhart exchanged banners with the Indiana Club while he attended the Indianapolis 500 last weekend. Mark presented the banner he received to President Adib. Mark hopes to have our two clubs continue to communicate in the future.

NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAM - Pete Cecconi, Program Chairman for June, will present Mother Mary Ann Noel, OSB, Prioress of St. Emma Monastery.

OUR WEEKLY MEETING

We were joined today by the Group Study Exchange Team from India. Their presentation began with the singing of a national song that was sung by the entire team. We were shown a slide show presentation showing us: traditional costumes, temples, chapels, mosques, festivals, coffee growing areas and wildlife preserves. Many thanks were expressed by the Indian Team for the hospitality shown by the members and families of our Club for housing and transportation. Cesare Muccari arranged for visits to the Westmoreland County Courthouse, Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library, Westmoreland Museum of Natural Art and the Tribune Review. The Team expressed their appreciation for Group Study Exchanges and encouraged the continuation of these exchanges. There was the customary exchange of Club banners. The meeting adjourned with the Indian Team singing their National Anthem.

THIS MONTH’S BIRTHDAYS:
Ray Charley………..May 01
Larry Plundo………May 01
Barbara Mistick…..May 01
Michele Bononi.…..May 02
Joe Codrick………..May04
Paul Rosner…….…May10
Rick Nedley…….…May 13
Gary Rutter……….May 19

MONDAY
New Stanton/Youngwood…12:00……......Community College
Norwin……………………...12:00……..Chesterfield Restaurant
Jeannette……………………..6:00PM…DeNunzio’s Restaurant
Mountain View……………..12:15PM……………...St. Joseph’s

TUESDAY
West Newton ………………12:00………...Presbyterian Church
Mt. Pleasant………………....12:05……………...…..Elks Lodge
Blairsville………………….….6:00PM…......Chestnut Ridge Inn
Ligonier…………………..…..6:15PM…....….Conference Center

WEDNESDAY
Latrobe……………………...12:10………….………Elks Club
Pittsburgh…………………...12:00…..…...Hotel William Penn
Murrysville-Export…………...6:45PM………..…..Lamplighter

THURSDAY
Delmont-Salem………………7:00AM……..Touch of Country
Hempfield…………………....7:30AM….….Four Points Hotel
Connellsville………………....12:00………..Highlands Hospital
Scottdale……………………..12:00………...…Broadway Bistro
Penn-Trafford……………..…6:30PM…..…..….....Norwin Elks
Belle Vernon…………….…...6:30PM…..Cedarbrook Golf Club

FRIDAY
Monongahela…………….…12:05…….……Step II Restaurant
Somerset…………………....12:15……..Somerset Country Club
………………….SERVICE ABOVE SELF…………………..

Rotary Flashes of 05-22-2001
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 71, No. 46…………………………………………………….. May 22, 2001

Inside This Issue
Wise and Otherwise
Next Meeting’s Program Listing
Our Weekly Meeting and Birthday listings
Places and times to make up a meeting

WISE AND OTHERWISE
"The rooster makes more racket than the hen that lays the egg."

The invocation, given today by Bob Wilson, gave thanks to the Lord God for all the good things that he has given us and the ability to share these things with all that are in need. We must work to the best of our capacities to share these things.

Our Sergeant At Arms, John Hanna, announced that we had 1 visiting Rotarian - Tony Martino from the Rotary Club Johnstown. We had 2 guests: Les Harvey and Richard Baric were guests of Tom Sphon.
TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 52. This included 48 members, 1 visiting Rotarian, our speaker and 2 guests.

MAKE-UPS: Ed Meadows attended the Jeannette Club and Guy Davis attended the Mt. View Club.

Get well wishes go out to Secretary Ken. We all hope to see you back with us for lunch very soon.

PRESIDENT'S DAY IS JULY 3RD. INVITATIONS WILL BE MAILED IN THE NEXT SEVERALS DAYS. PLEASE RESPOND EARLY SO THAT AN ACCURATE COUNT CAN BE SECURED FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL DAY TO HONOR PRESIDENT ADIB FOR HIS PAST YEAR OF SERVICE.

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS FROM DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Dick McNeel was recognized for his serving as Assistant District Governor this past year. He also was elected to the nominating committee to nominate candidates for District Governor for Rotary Year 2004-2005.
President Adib was honored for his achievements with the American Red Cross van that is used for disaster purposes.
Our Club was awarded 1st Place for our website. Many thanks to Jeff Malloy at Web-Tech for designing a site that is the BEST in the District.

HIGHWAY CLEANUP UPDATE
Rick Nedley reported that 8 persons showed up this past Saturday morning to clean up the stretch of highway. It was reported that Mary Clymer got the "find of the day". I believe that a new tradition may be started. Be sure to sign up for the next pickup. You may be the lucky person to discover the "find of the day" and win a fabulous prize provided by Mr. Nedley.

ARTS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL - Cathy Daversa says that the team captain spots have been filled. More volunteers are needed to work a shift at the festival. If you are unable to work any of the days, please consider doing your part by possibly making a donation. Remember that this benefits the scholarship fund. A new twist this year, you may purchase a sponsorship listing that will be placed on a sign and displayed within the booth during the 4-day event. The cost is only $100.00. Please contact Cathy Daversa at her office - 836-7455.

STRIKE OUT HUNGER NIGHT AT PNC PARK
Mark Barnhart says that the motorcoach is half full to date. Please let him know by the June 19th deadline if you plan on joining other members and their families for a night at the Park. Those receiving the newsletter by mail will find a flyer enclosed. Those on line can get more information from the pop-up window.

The Latrobe Rotary Club is holding a golf outing on Monday, June 18th at the Ligonier Country Club. It is hoped that a foursome from each Club in Western PA can attend. Please contact Kevin Metsger if you are interested.

We have received a thank you from Christina M. Harper, vocational scholarship recipient, for the scholarship money she received from our Club.

NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAM - Cesare Muccari, Program Chairman for May, will present the Group Study Exchange Team from India.

OUR WEEKLY MEETING
Michael Koff, from the Sony Corporation, spoke to us today. He gave us an insight into the scope and scale of the plant in East Huntingdon Township. It was reported that there are 3,200 full time employees at the plant. During the busiest period of the year, July through December, there are an additional 800 temporary workers on site. There are no part-time employees. The company has other plants in San Diego, and the UK. They manufacture glass for picture tubes, computer monitors, specialty glass, UV coating, and bar code ribbons. A new product that is scheduled for sale in late September or early October is a 40 inch picture tube TV that weighs in at 350 lbs. and will cost about $3,500. Warehouse space has become a problem. To help in this area, the former Montgomery Ward warehouse was recently purchased. It will provide 280,000-sq. ft. of space. There will also be warehousing behind the Sony facility with the Intermodal system. He says that he hopes that an agreement with the Canadian National Railway can be reached to make for faster delivery of products and supplies. It is also hoped to cost costs by 10%. Other cost savings can be realized by the Foreign Trade Zone that was established to allow duty to be delayed being paid until the products are shipped out. This should save about $1.5 million the 1st year. Sony is looking at drilling for natural gas on their present site. They will drill 20 wells at a cost of $400,000 per well. Mr. Koff reported that Sony deals with 1,500 suppliers in the local area. He reported payroll of $102 million last year. Production costs amounted to $70 million last year. Location, location, location - He reported that 60% of all televisions are sold east of the Mississippi. With the new Intermodal facility, the turnpike, Route 70, and Mon-Fayette Expressway, accessibility is key. Sony arranges work shifts so employees are better able to spend more quality time with their families, thus producing a happier and more enthusiastic employee. Sony has donated over $500,000 in product and cash to non-profits and schools. Employees are paid up to 16 hours of time for non-profit work in the local community. Mr. Koff emphasized that skilled production workers will always be a very valuable worker and that area students should be made aware of this.

Rotary Flashes of 05-15-01
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 71, No. 45…………………………………………………….. May 15, 2001

Inside This Issue
Wise and Otherwise
Next Meeting’s Program Listing
Our Weekly Meeting and Birthday listings
Places and times to make up a meeting

WISE AND OTHERWISE
"Life is never so short but that there is always time enough for courtesy." (Emerson)

The invocation, given today by Bill Taylor, gave thanks for life, food and the ability for us to gather together today.

Our Sergeant At Arms, Paul Hochendoner, announced that we had 2 visiting Rotarians - Gary Hagerich from the Rotary Club of Wytheville, VA and Ron Eberhardt from the New Stanton/Youngwood Club. We had 2 guests: Sheldon Moore hosted by Bob Wilson. Chuck Schultz was guest of Eric Bononi. Our student guest was Laura Altman from the Hempfield Area Sr. High School. Thanks to our driver Jeff Long for bringing our student guest to the meeting today.

TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 56. This included 51 members, 2 visiting Rotarian, 2 guests and 1 student.

MAKE-UPS: Steve Gifford, Elinore McMahan and Gary Rutter attended the Hempfield Club and Joe Cameron attended the Murrysville-Export Club.

INDIA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND - Gene James advised us of the collection of funds for the India Relief Project. Gene said that the Board of Directors of this Club has agreed to match contributions made by the members (up to $1,000 total). As you remember from the previous announcement, the Mt. View Club has already pledged $500. Let's see what we can accomplish for this worthwhile project! The need is great….and we can and will help! There will be a basket for donations at the SAA table for the next several weeks. Thanks.

Mark Barnhart previously announced that we will have bus transportation for the "Strike Out Hunger Night" that will be held at PNC Park on Thursday, July 26th. The Pirates are playing the Astros. The cost of $25 will pay for your ticket, bus transportation and snacks and beverages on the ride down to the new ballpark. Donations of can goods will be collected when we get down there. If you are able, a donation of $25 will allow one of the Rotary After School Program (RAP) students to attend the game. Please see Mark for reservations. The deadline for reservations is June 19th. This should be a great night.

Bill Kern has asked me to remind the Club Electors who will be attending the District Conference that voting will take place this Saturday morning until noon.

Highway Cleanup will be this Saturday morning, May 19th - 8:30am. Meet at the tennis courts in front of the Greensburg Country Club.

Art Auction - President Adib announced that 55 people attended the Art Auction at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Campus this past Saturday. Thanks were given to all involved including Dr. Cassell and the University staff and food services department.

NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAM - Cesare Muccari, Program Chairman for May, will present Michael Koff, Manager of Corporate Communications of Sony.

OUR WEEKLY MEETING
Bobbi Watt-Geer, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County spoke to us today. Bobbi advised us that she has been at her current position for just about 9 months. She started her presentation by defining her job by giving the "short answer" - "We give away money". She said that they also have to raise it. The mission of the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County is to help donors achieve their philanthropic goals for the benefit of their community. This is done by offering donors a range of options to achieve their goals, prudently investing to insure the continued growth of funds available to the community and effectively managing and distributing the funds to worthy cultural, educational, environmental, health, and social service agencies serving Westmoreland County. Community Foundations are comprised of a number of separate funds that provide grant support to a wide variety of charitable organizations. It offers large and small donors much flexibility in their giving and their opportunity to participate in the grant making process. The Community Foundation can also accept a variety of gift types, including cash, securities, charitable trusts, life insurance policies, real estate and bequests. The Foundation's current assets are approximately $10 million. It is hoped that within the next 5 years that the assets could reach or exceed $20 million. Grant recipients include: the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, ARC of Westmoreland County and even the Rotary-After-School Project (RAP) to name just a few. Academic scholarships are awarded normally for about $1,000 on average. The range can be from $500 to $2,500. There are also challenges made to individual communities to identify needs and raise an amount of $50,000. An endowment of $50,000 would then be matched the Community Foundation. To date, 5 of 8 communities have reached this goal. It was mentioned that there are approximately 600 Community Foundations nationwide. The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County was founded in 1995 and about a half of the current assets are from the former Greensburg Foundation that was founded in 1947. The Foundation's office is located at The Train Station of Greensburg, PA. Their website can be view at www.cfwestmoreland.org

THIS MONTH’S BIRTHDAYS:
Ray Charley………,.May 01
Larry Plundo………May 01
Barbara Mistick…..May 01
Michele Bononi,…..May 02
Joe Coderick…,,…..May04
Paul Rosner…….…May10
Rick Nedley…….…May 13
Gary Rutter……….May 19

MONDAY
New Stanton/Youngwood…12:00………....Community College
Norwin……………………..12:00……..Chesterfield Restaurant
Jeannette……………………..6:00PM…DeNunzio’s Restaurant
Mountain View……………..12:15PM……………...St. Joseph’s

TUESDAY
West Newton ………………12:00………..Presbyterian Church
Scottdale…………………....12:00………..…..Broadway Bistro
Mt. Pleasant………………...12:05……………..…..Elks Lodge
Blairsville…………………… 6:00PM…......Chestnut Ridge Inn
Ligonier…………………..…..6:15PM…..….Conference Center

THURSDAY
Delmont-Salem………………7:00AM……..Touch of Country
Hempfield…………………....7:30AM….….Four Points Hotel
Connellsville………………...12:00………..Highlands Hospital
Penn-Trafford…………….…6:30PM….…..….....Norwin Elks
Belle Vernon………………...6:30PM…..Cedarbrook Golf Club

Rotary Flashes of 05-08-01
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 71, No. 44…………………………………………………….. May 8, 2001

Inside This Issue
Wise and Otherwise
Next Meeting’s Program Listing
Our Weekly Meeting and Birthday listings
Places and times to make up a meeting

WISE AND OTHERWISE
"What a lot of things there are that man can do without." (Country)

The invocation, given today by Keith McIlwain, thanked the Lord for allowing us to gather together and share company and food. He asked that we be allowed to focus on the needs of the community and not only on ourselves.

Our Sergeant At Arms, John Hanna, announced that we had 1 visiting Rotarian - Tony Martino from the Johnstown Club. We had 3 guests: Jean Harrold was hosted by her husband Jim. Dennis Cremonese was a guest of Jim Steeley. Jim Beer was a guest of Cesare Muccari. Our student guest was Jaclyn Costello from the Hempfield Area Sr. High School. Thanks to our driver Bill Ovitsky for bringing the student to the meeting today.

TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 63. This included 57 members, 1 visiting Rotarian, our speaker, 3 guests and 1 student.

MAKE-UPS: Bobbi Stemmler-Guest attended the Rotary Club of Russellville, Alabama.

Kevin Metsger, leader of the Health Screening Project, reported that we have done a tremendous service to our community by organizing a health screening that will help those who were unaware of their potential health problems. Early detection helps to save lives. Of 1,214 participants for the cholesterol test, it was found that 728 were outside the limits (60%). Of all the persons who choose to have the Thyroid test: 63 participants were outside the limits (13%). 265 men requested the PSA test. It was found that 6% of these men were found to be outside the limit. This Club should be very proud of it commitment to the community. It should also be noted that we are all very appreciative for Dr. Kevin Metsger's time and energies for making this a very successful project.

A volunteer is needed to head the Highway Pickup Project. Please see Rick Nedley if you can be of service. You can phone him at 834-0150 ext. 12 or email at r.nedley@gbgymca.org Also, 5 or more additional volunteers are needed to pick up litter along Route 130 at the Greensburg Country Club on May 19th at 8:30 am. Please sign up as soon as possible.

Mark Barnhart announced that we will have bus transportation for the "Strike Out Hunger Night" that will be held at PNC Park on Thursday, July 26th. The Pirates are playing the Astros. The cost of $25 will pay for your ticket, bus transportation and snacks and beverages on the ride down to the new ballpark. Donations of can goods will be collected when we get down there. If you are able, a donation of $25 will allow one of the Rotary After School Program (RAP) students to attend the game. Please see Mark for reservations. The deadline for reservations is June 19th. This should be a great night.

Congratulations to our Committed Rotarians: Katie Doran announced our Club's list of Committed Rotarians. They include: Cesare Muccari, Ken Rutter, Chuck Strobel, Dick McNeel, Gene James, Nelson Mayer, Jeff Long, Bill Kern, Bob Wilson and Kati Doran.

NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAM - Cesare Muccari, Program Chairman for May, will present Bobbi Watt-Geer, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County.

OUR WEEKLY MEETING
Irina Dumitrescu, our exchange student from Romania, took to the podium to tell us about her country, culture and her experience as an exchange student. Irina reminded us that it has been almost a year since she first arrived here in Greensburg. She says that this has been the greatest experience of her life. Irina told us that Romania is in the southeastern section of central Europe. Her home city, Bucharest, is divided into 6 sectors. She lives in sector 1. The capital city was set up in 1459 by Vlad the Impaler. She tells us the city name translated means "happiness" and that Bucharest is known as "little Paris". There are many museums in the capital city. Although a communist country for many years, in 1989 there was a return to democratic traditions. This enabled the religious community to rebound. The population is mainly Orthodox and Catholic. Tradition is very important in Romania. Irina described that traditional houses in her country were made of wood and were not very large. Houses nowadays are commonly constructed from masonry materials. It was very important to have a "guest room" which housed crafts and the family's treasured articles. Women normally wear clothing of black and white material. Men in the country wear traditional sheepskin coats. Irina wore a traditional costume that has been passed down from her grandmother to her mother and now to her. We were shown a film of traditional dress and singing. Irina also sang along to our enjoyment. She has two brothers who are ages 14 and 18. Irina is the middle child and 16 years old. Her mother teaches and her father owns several grocery stores.
It has been a pleasure to be associated with Irina over the past year. She is a very bright and dear young lady. We wish her all the best in the future.

THIS MONTH’S BIRTHDAYS:
Ray Charley………,.May 01
Larry Plundo………May 01
Barbara Mistick…..May 01
Michele Bononi,…..May 02
Joe Coderick…,,…..May04
Paul Rosner…….…May10
Rick Nedley…….…May 13
Gary Rutter……….May 19

Rotary Flashes of 05-01-01
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 71, No. 43…………………………………………………….. May 1, 2001

Inside This Issue
Wise and Otherwise
Next Meeting’s Program Listing
Our Weekly Meeting and Birthday listings
Places and times to make up a meeting

WISE AND OTHERWISE
"Some days you're a bug - some days you're the windshield."

The invocation, given today by Ed Meadows: "O welcome Spring! We've waited long to feel your touch and hear your song, to smell your flower-scented breeze, and view again your blossomed trees. O welcome Spring! We're glad you're here to spread your beauty and good cheer. You bring God's vivid promise true….that all things shall be born anew." (Beverly J. Anderson)

Our Sergeant At Arms, John Hanna, announced that we had 1 visiting Rotarian - Tony Martino from the Johnstown Club. We had 3 guests: Ryuji and Toyomi Yamazaki were guests of their daughter Kotomi (our foreign exchange guest) who were hosted by Kati Doran. Our student guests were Tyler Hutchinson from the Hempfield Area Sr. High School and Melissa Steward from Greensburg Salem. Thanks to our drivers Jim Harrold and Bill Taylor for bringing these students to the meeting today.

TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 62. This included 55 members, 1 visiting Rotarian, our speaker, 2 guests and 3 students.

MAKE-UPS: Gary Rutter (twice) and Elinore McMahan (twice) attended the Hempfield Club. Joe Cameron attended the Latrobe Club and the Youngwood/New Stanton Club. Ed Nemanic attended the Monroeville Club. Mary Clymer and Bill Ovitsky attended the Youngwood/New Stanton Club. Bill Kern made up a meeting when he was in Chicago while attending the Rotary Council on Legislation.

ARTS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL - Cathy Daversa needs 2 more team captains that are willing to supervise the booth at Twin Lakes for one of the days. Please contact her at her office - 836-7455.

NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAM - Cesare Muccari, Program Chairman for May, will present Bobbi Watt-Geer, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County.

MINI - AUTOBIOGRAPHIES
Rick Nedley, originally from Manor Borough, is the oldest of 6 children. He attended Penn Trafford High School where he enjoyed playing basketball, baseball and football. He attended Slippery Rock College where he graduated with a degree in Recreation. Rick has been married for 19 years to Sue and they have 4 children. Rick worked at the Greensburg YMCA from 1981-1983. He then spent 9 1/2 years in Butler, 1992-1997 at the YMCA in Grand Rapids, Michigan and since 1997 he has been the CEO at the Greensburg YMCA.

Mark Barnhart, born in Manchester, Connecticut, lived in Greensburg most all of his life. He attended the Greensburg Salem School District and graduated from the Greensburg Salem Senior High School, attended Grove City College from where he graduated in 1968. He married Bonnie in 1968. He became a licensed funeral director in PA in 1971. He is the Director of the Barnhart Funeral Home. He had worked at the funeral home with his late father Maurice and is currently working the business with his son Jeffrey. Mark served as President of our Club in 1994-95. He was Rotarian of the Year in 1993. Since 1995 he has been our Treasurer. He has had perfect attendance in Rotary since his induction into the Club in November 1971. He is very involved in swimming and is an avid NASCAR fan. He volunteers at the YMCA teaching swimming to youth. He is the current Secretary for Salvation Army in Greensburg.

Ken Bacha, was born and raised in Greensburg. He graduated from Greensburg Salem High School. After graduation he worked for Charley Brothers. He then worked for Bechtel Construction, Inc. He wished to return home to Greensburg. After being employed at a consulting firm in Murrysville he went back to school and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He now operates the Bacha Funeral Home. He is a 4th generation of funeral directors. He enjoys fishing, hunting and golfing. He is a 22-year member of the Greensburg Fire Department, an EMT and Deputy Coroner. He is running for the post of Coroner of Westmoreland County. He is married to Sharon and has 2 children.

OUR WEEKLY MEETING
Joseph Rotellini, Tournament Director, of the Marconi Pennsylvania Classic spoke to us regarding the PGA Tour Event scheduled for later this year. The Classic is alternating sites in the eastern half and western half of the state. This year's event will be held at the Laurel Valley Country Club. He reported that 4 of the 48 PGA events are owned by the PGA Tour. This local event is one of the four. From the director's office, located on Pellis Road, it is his office's duties to run and organize a professional golf event. The event must be started from scratch and the selling of advertisements, concessions, etc must generate revenue. From these revenues, the prize purse is paid along with all operating expenses. Any excess funds above these amounts paid out will go to local charities in the community. Nationally over the years, an amount of over $500 million has been given to charity. The average is $40 million per year. He said that next to revenue in importance is the need for 1,400 to 1,500 volunteers to help with the event. It was commented that a small city would have to be constructed on the Laurel Valley property to accommodate the spectators and players. It was mentioned that the volunteers would be charged a fee of $90. This would allow access to the event, meals while working at the course, logo shirt, wind shirt, hat and badge. Volunteers would be expected to work for a minimum of 20 hours during the week of the event. The main charity for the event would be the Latrobe Area Hospital. Any request for funds of 5013C organizations will be reviewed after written submission. The address for volunteer information and charity request review is: Marconi Pennsylvania Classic, 700 Pellis Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. It is hoped that the western part of PA will possibly become the permanent site of this PGA event.

THIS MONTH’S BIRTHDAYS:
Ray Charley………,.May 01
Larry Plundo………May 01
Barbara Mistick…..May 01
Michele Bononi,…..May 02
Joe Coderick…,,…..May04
Paul Rosner…….…May10
Rick Nedley…….…May 13
Gary Rutter……….May 19