WISE AND OTHERWISE
”We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” (Churchill)

”Talking comes by nature – silence by wisdom.” (American Proverb)

TODAY’S INVOCATION was given by Ed Meadows. “Every month is a new beginning, so is every day. Maybe that is why the Lord brings down the curtain at night to blot out the day that is gone. All of your yesterdays ended last night, it makes no difference how long you have been alive, they’re ended. This day is absolutely new. You have never lived it before. What an opportunity. Take advantage of it and make it a great day. Bless this Club and its members. We ask it in Your name, Amen.”

SARGEANT AT ARMS REPORT – (Erik Hallquist) - We had two visiting Rotarians: Chris Couch (Latrobe) and Jim Bassett (Murrysville Export). Our guests of members were: Elizabeth Anderson (Chuck Anderson), Darrin Shaffer (Rich Rosky), Doreen King (Chris Couch) and Ted McDonnell (Kevin Metsger). Visiting students were: Jennifer Johnson, Lori Lantzy, Jeff Farrell, Christina Steinhauser, Kritina Walter and Michael Raimondo. Our exchange student, Maria Valenca, also joined us today.

TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 67. This included 54 members, 2 visiting Rotarians, 4 guests and 7 students.

MAKE-UPS: Dick Chelsted at the Rotary Club of Manning, SC and John Kline at the Rotary Club of Latrobe.

MEMBERSHIP PROPOSAL
The Board of Directors and the Membership Committee has approved the publishing of the following proposed membership announcement. Darrin W. Shaffer, Manager of Suburban Energy Service, 1016 Green Street, Greensburg, PA. His classification would be Energy Products. Rich Rosky has proposed him for membership. Any objections should be submitted in writing to the Secretary within seven days.

OUR CLUB WAS RECOGNIZED AS THE DISTRICT’S #1 CLUB FOR ANNUAL PROGRAM FUND GIVING at the Rotary Foundation Dinner held over the weekend at the Greensburg Country Club. Thanks to all of you who donated last year.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF GREENSBURG’S HOLIDAY PARTY, being held on Tuesday, December 14, will be at Giannilli’s II located on Route 30. The cost for members is $25.00 and the cost for a guest is $30.00. When making reservations you can have your costs billed in the quarterly dues statement.

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 President Jeff, Bill Kern, Mark Barnhart, Cesare Muccari, Dick McNeel or any Board member for contribution information. THANKS.

THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL, a Rotary sponsored event that enables high school student to attend a daylong seminar about world affairs, was recently completed in Pittsburgh. Carl Rossman chaperoned a student from each of the local high schools and Maria, our exchange student. Michael Raimondo from Greensburg Central Catholic, Christina Steinhauser from Greensburg Salem, Kristina Walter from Hempfield and Maria, also from Hempfield, all expressed their thanks for our Club making the day possible and also told us of the knowledge that they derived from their attendance. This year’s topic was Relations with Middle Eastern Countries and Relations with China.

NEXT WEEK’S PROGRAM – November 23 – Induction of new members, mini-autobiography and the Birthday Table

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
November 30 – Paul Harris Fellow presentation

OUR WEEKLY MEETING’S PROGRAM

The program today was presented by Tom Andrews, Chief Operating Officer for Westmoreland Human Opportunities, Inc. (WHO), which serves as Westmoreland County’s Community Action Agency.
Their Mission Statement is: The mission of WHO, Inc. is to develop and provide supportive, educational, social and housing services that encourage self-sufficiency, personal responsibility, and enhance family and community values. This is accomplished through counseling, support, education, intervention, collaborations, partnerships, information, referrals and networking.
Tom said that their organization is the anti-poverty agency for the county. They have worked for the last 25 years with low-income families to provide education, life skills, emergency services, mental health service, Head Start and housing services. There is help with a food bank to provide emergency food to the hungry. The Housing Services help homeless families learn how to get the skills to live independently. There is a Mental Health Mobile Crisis Intervention Program, which is available 24/7 if a face-to-face interaction is needed at a time of crisis. There are conflict resolution and anger management services available. WHO has a Supported Work Program that gets people ready to join and stay in the workplace environment. The Cribs for Kids Program, started in response to infants that died due to Sudden Infant Death Snyndrome when suffocated while sleeping with their parent or parents, provides cribs for infants.
They are many more services provided by WHO.
Additional information about WHO’s services can be obtained by calling 724-834-1260.

NOVEMBER’S BIRTHDAYS
Joe Petrillo……….…….....November 1
Rebecka Hutchinson.......…November 11
Dan Krezenski…………....November 12
Don Waxter…………........November14
Jim Thomas..………... .... November 16
Bobbi Watt Geer...…..…...November 16
Bill Taylor……….………November 18
Chuck Anderson……...….November 21
Ted Herrington………..…November 25
Bobbi Clark………….…..November 25
Rich Rosky………………November 26
Pete Dochinez………..….November 30


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