| A Flash from the Past Rotary Flashes of 05-25-2004 ROTARY FLASHES GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916 Volume 75, No. 47……………………………………………..May 25, 2004 Inside This Issue Wise and Otherwise Next Meeting’s Program Listing Our Weekly Meeting and Birthday listings Announcements The Rotary Minute WISE AND OTHERWISE ”The good life starts when you stop looking for a better one.” TODAY’S INVOCATION was given by Rebecka Hutchinson . SERGEANT AT ARMS REPORT– (John Mizikar) – We had one visiting Rotarian: Ron Eberhardt from the New Stanton/Youngwood Club. Our guests were: Joyce Rossman and Matt Rossman (Carl Rossman) and Doris Neuhausil (Dan Krezenski). TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 66. This included 62 members, 1 visiting Rotarian and 3 guests of members. MAKE-UPS: Debbie Hepler attended the Mt. Pleasant and Scottdale Rotary Clubs. Elinore McMahan attended a meeting at the Rotary Club of Hempfield Township. WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS THE ANNUAL ARC FISHING OUTING will again be held at the Hower residence on Thursday, June 24th. Help is needed to cook hamburgers and hotdogs and also to help serve these special children and adults at the picnic area and to help and support those who will be fishing. Please be sure to consider helping at this event that brightens the day of these very special people. Volunteers are requested to report for duty at 4:30 PM that day. THE 2004 – 2005 ROTARY MEMBERSHIP ROSTER will be going to press very shortly. Mark Barnhart is circulating a roster correction book for those who need to make corrections from last year’s publication. This is the time to review the information and make changes such as address, email, phone numbers, etc. Don’t go all year will incorrect information in this important publication. Be sure to see Mark as soon as possible if corrections are necessary. ARTS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL AT TWIN LAKES will be held on July 1st through the 4th. Volunteers need to sign the schedule sheet for the day and shift that they want to handle. Jeff Branthoover and Jerry Supko are the chairmen for this year’s Club project. Also, you can support our Club’s fundraising by becoming a sponsor for $100.00. Your name or company’s name will be displayed on a banner at our booth throughout the entire festival. The program today was a mini-autobiography presented by Bill Mills. Bill was born in Keiser, West Virginia. At an early age his family moved to Cumberland, Maryland. He served in the Navy and was stationed in Charlestown, SC. After his discharge from the Navy in 1957, he became a printer and worked for several newspapers over the years; the Cumberland Times, Baltimore News American, The Latrobe Bulletin and the Pittsburgh Press. In 1978, he opened his own business, Mills Printing. His hobbies include singing in a barbershop quartet and also shooting his bow and arrows. He enjoys working on our Club projects and hopes to continue as such. THE ROTARY MINUTE presented by Dick McNeel. MAY’S BIRTHDAYS WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Rotary Flashes of 05-11-2004
WISE AND OTHERWISE ”There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.” TODAY’S INVOCATION was given by President Bob Wilson. SERGEANT AT ARMS REPORT– (John Hanna) – We had no visiting Rotarians. Our guests were: Geno Ray (Tom Jachimowicz), Barb Ciampini (Tom Sphon), Bill Henry (Nelson Mayer), Judy Krepin (John Hanna) and Janet McNeel (Dick McNeel). Our students from Greensburg Salem Sr. High School were: Amanda Seanor and Sara Demko. Thanks to Chris DeDiana for transporting the students today. TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 76. This included 67 members, 5 guests of members, our speaker and 3 students. MAKE-UPS: None reported. DISTRICT CONFERNECE AWARDS ANNUAL HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAM – Nelson Mayer thanked all that helped to again make this project a great success for our Club and the community. Special thanks to Bill Henry who volunteered to come early each Saturday to make sure the coffee got served. THE 2004 ANNUAL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NORTH DINNER (Twenty First Annual) will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at the Greensburg Country Club. The speaker will be Tommy Maddox, quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. A silent auction will also be held. Please see Bill Taylor or Anne Peagler for more details, to make a donation to the silent auction or to make reservations. THE 2004 – 2005 ROTARY MEMBERSHIP ROSTER will be going to press in the next several weeks. Mark Barnhart is circulating a roster correction book for those who need to make corrections from last year’s publication. This is the time to review the information and make changes such as address, email, phone numbers, etc. Don’t go all year will incorrect information in this important publication. Be sure to see Mark within the next two weeks. CHECK THIS OUT – Thanks to the generosity of Joe Hardy and the United Way, we have received a limited number of tickets for the 84 Lumber Golf Classic that will be held on September 23 – 26, 2004. The tickets are $10.00 each and can be used on any one day of the tournament. The entire amount of our ticket sales ($10.00 a pop) will be used for our Club’s Centennial Community Sign Project. See, call or email Mr. Malloy to get your tickets for yourself, family, friends or customers. ARTS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL AT TWIN LAKES will be held on July 1st through the 4th. Volunteers need to sign the schedule sheet for the day and shift that they want to handle. Jeff Branthoover and Jerry Supko are the chairmen for this year’s Club project. Also, you can support our Club’s fundraising by becoming a sponsor for $100.00. Your name or company’s name will be displayed on a banner at our booth throughout the entire festival. The program today was presented by Christine Museleur – VP at Seton Hill who discussed the Seton Hill University and City of Greensburg partnership. She said that the current facility at the University did not meet the needs for expansion. Earlier discussions with the City of Greensburg, Greensburg Salem and the University, along with Governor Rendell’s Revitalization Project provided a perfect time to consider a new project. The two-phase proposed project would start with a 50,000 square foot building that would be constructed in front of the Train Station. Music and theatre programs from the University would use the building. The building would have a storefront appearance. University students and also younger students who normally perform from area schools could use the 600-seat recital hall. Chris mentioned that parents could use the downtown shopping and eateries while their kids were at recital. She mentioned that local and Pittsburgh foundations are also becoming involved. She anticipates that a shuttle service from the University to the revitalized area will be used, thus reducing the parking space needed by students would otherwise drive to the area. Ideas for increased parking include the possibility of adding another tier to the Bell Parking Garage. The second phase being planned would be the renovation of existing buildings that students could use for other areas of study and possibly for housing. This is a $11 million project, of which the State will provide a $5 million grant. Architects are currently being sought. MAY’S BIRTHDAYS WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Rotary Flashes of 05-04-2004
WISE AND OTHERWISE ”I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.” (Edison) TODAY’S INVOCATION was given by Bojana. IN REMEMBERANCE OF MARY MARGARET ROACH – Dr. Rutter spoke to the group concerning the passing of Bill Roach’s wife. Ken said that the Lord called her home. Many of us were blessed to have the honor of knowing her. SERGEANT AT ARMS REPORT– (John Mizikar) – We had no visiting Rotarians. Our guest was: Darrin Shaffer (Jeff Ruffner). Our students from Hempfield Area Sr. High School were: Laura Unger and Jordan Bishop. Thanks to Jim Steeley for transporting the students today. TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 71. This included 66 members, 1 guest of a member, our speaker and 3 students. MAKE-UPS: Mark Barnhart and Elinore McMahan attended the Rotary Club of Hempfield Township. Dick Chelsted made up at the Rotary Club of Manning, SC (twice). Guy Davis (three times), Chuck Strobel and Ed Meadows attended the Rotary Club of Mt. View. Doug Ramm and Chuck Anderson (twice) attended the Rotary Club of Clemmons, NC. GET WELL WISHES ARE SENT OUT to Rebecca Hutchinson. Hoping that you are able to join with us again very soon. HIGHWAY CLEANUP PROJECT – John Dickson thanked all the volunteers that cleaned up a section of Route 130 in our first pickup of the year. DISTRICT GOVERNOR GEORGE IS INVITING US TO ATTEND HIS “BIG FAT DISTRICT CONFERNECE” on May 7th and 8th, 2004 at the Lakeview Resort in Morgantown, WV. Sounds like it will be a great time to join with many other Rotarians from our District’s clubs. Be sure to see President Bob or Jeff Malloy if you plan to attend. CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION ON MAY 11TH. It was announced that we will be meeting at the Westmoreland County Community College in Commissioners Hall. Please be sure to mark you calendars. ANNUAL HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAM –May 8th. (THIS SATURDAY AT 5:15 AM) PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START TIME. Proceeds from this program are used to provide scholarships for local high school seniors who are on their way to college. CHECK THIS OUT – Thanks to the generosity of Joe Hardy and the United Way, we have received a limited number of tickets for the 84 Lumber Golf Classic that will be held on September 23 – 26, 2004. The tickets are $10.00 each and can be used on any one day of the tournament. The entire amount of our ticket sales ($10.00 a pop) will be used for our Club’s Centennial Community Sign Project. See, call or email Mr. Malloy to get your tickets for yourself, family, friends or customers. ARTS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL AT TWIN LAKES will be held on July 1st through the 4th. Volunteers need to sign the schedule sheet for the day and shift that they want to handle. Jeff Branthoover and Jerry Supko are the chairmen for this year’s Club project. Also, you can support our Club’s fundraising by becoming a sponsor for $100.00. Your name or company’s name will be displayed on a banner at our booth throughout the entire festival. The program today was presented by Col. Thomas Cresap, a Maryland Militia man, AKA David J. Kuder,. He spoke about the French and Indian War and his Company. The Col. was dressed in the clothes of his time; brought artifacts from his day and even sported a musket. He told of the Ohio Company of Virginia and how the “ten years of intercultural conflict that changed the world –forever….”. The Ohio Company of Virginia formed in 1747 by businessmen who organized a plan for land development. The Ohio Valley plan of development opened the door for the expansion of the territory and a conflict between England and France. The French were in Canada and also in New Orleans. The three rivers in the area now known as Pittsburgh would be a great help to allow supplies and weapons to be transported by the English. A race was on to establish 150 families in a seven year period “around the forks”. George Washington was sent to get permission from the native people around Logstown, on the Ohio River, to build a fort. The native people allowed the fort to be built. The French said no. The battle of Fort Necessity ensued and the conflict between the French and the British spread to Europe, Africa, India and the Caribbean. The French were ultimately defeated around the world. Following the war, the residents started to see themselves as distinct from the English. England frustrated them by not allowing them to go further west. This triggered the desire for independence from England. MAY’S BIRTHDAYS WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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