Rotary Club of Greensburg

A Flash from the Past

Rotary Flashes of 09-23-2003
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 75, No. 13……………………………………………..September 23, 2003

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

WISE AND OTHERWISE
"Inch by inch, everything is a cinch."

"Believe it, and you can achieve it."

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and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses and you
can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not
raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

TODAY’S INVOCATION was given by PJ Kelly. He asked that God help us to keep the ideals and objectives of Rotary close to us so that we may better serve those in need.

SERGEANT AT ARMS REPORT (John Hanna) – One visiting Rotarian, 3 guests – Ralph Harr (Dick Cheslsted), Dick Flock (Chuck Anderson), Lyn Strobel (Chuck Strobel) and Joyce Komlenic (Debbie Hepler). Bojana, our exchange student from Bosnia joined us along with 3 students from Greensburg Salem High School: Nikki Bielick, Zack Hasychak and Cara Spencer. Thanks to Pete Dochinez for transporting the students today.
From last week's meeting on 09-16-2003 -we had one visiting Rotarian: Ed Kalis (Fort Lauderdale, FL Club). Our guests were: Kim Bloom (Bob Bloom) and Joanna Moyar (Jim Steeley). Our students from Hempfield High School were: Laura Schadle, Stacy Tokar and Jennifer Gillett. Bojana also joined us. Thanks to Jack Moldavan for providing transportation for the students.

TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 75. This included 66 members, 1 visiting Rotarian, 4 guests and our 4 students.

MAKE-UPS: Mark Barnhart made up at the Rotary Club of Sebring, FL., Guy Davis (Mt View Club) and Elinore McMahan (Hempfield Club).

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

A CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR OUR WEEKLY MEETING OF October 14TH. We will be meeting at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Please be sure to mark your calendars. You might feel all alone if you show up at the Sheraton Four Points that day.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF GREENSBURG'S WINE TASTING EVENING WILL BE HELD ON November 7th at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. This is the newest fundraiser for our Club. The evening will be full of hors d 'oeuvres, jazz music, friends and wines. More information will be mailed to you. Sponsorships are appreciated. Please contact Chris DeDiana, Bill McGrath or Tony Martino for any questions that you may have.

THE DISTRICT 7330 FOUNDATION DINNER will be held on November 15th at the Greensburg Country Club. The cost is $100.00 per Rotarian (which goes directly to the Foundation under your name) plus the meal cost. Please consider attending so that our Club is well represented at this year's Dinner. A letter from Bobbi Watt-Geer and Bill Kern was recently mailed to you. President Bob was forms for those who would like to purchase an advertisement in the Program Booklet or for those who would like to donate items for the silent auction.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
September 30 – Mini-autobiography and the Birthday Table
October 7 – Our own Dr. Bill McGrath, "Colon Cancer – A Preventable Disease"
October 14 – "Changing Care in Westmoreland County" – David Gallatin
October 21 – "Long Term Care"- Robert Sewetz

OUR WEEKLY MEETING

Today's Club Assembly started with a report from Treasurer Mark Barnhart. He advised that although our Club has not had a dues increase recently, meal costs and District dues have increased. The Board will re-examine the situation in January and report to the Club.
Past President Ed Nemainc advised us that the Rotary Clock in the Courthouse Square is being refaced. The clock has weathered since the Club placed it there years ago. The cost of re-facing totaled $3,800.00. (The original cost of the clock was approximately $30,000.00). It should be completed within 30 days.
President Bob Wilson listed the projected Club Goals for this year.
MEMBERSHIP – we should be looking for others that we wish to share the message of Rotary. The goal is to have one new member per month. Please invited a friend to a weekly meeting.
PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS – Members should join a sustaining group. A commitment of $50.00 per quarter ($1,000 total over the five year period) from each of a group of 10 members will allow all to receive a PHF within a five year period (2 being presented each year).
LITERACY PROJECT – Cesare Muccari shares the goal of teaching kids to start reading at an earlier age. The Club, with partnerships with the Greensburg Hempfield Library, the United Way and the Penn State Cooperative Extension can help to achieve this goal. An outreach is planned at the Stanwood Elementary School where Saturday children programs will occur starting in November. Also, the United Way and the Penn State Co-Op will help to identify day care centers that can benefit from reading programs, trips to the library and rotating book collections. It was suggested from the membership that members could help to read to the young kids.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS – Carl Rossman spoke about our support of the medical center for the poor in Hout Bay, South Africa. We donated $2,000.00 toward this project and it will receive a matching grant from the District. Carl mentioned that the Rotary Club of Hempfield Township was asked to also contribute. They did in the amount of $250.00. He is still awaiting a response from several other Clubs in the immediate area.
President Elect Jeff Malloy updated us on the CENTENNIAL PROJECT. This is the proposed LED sign that would be located on the overpass of the Five Star Trail on East Pittsburgh Street. It would be used to announce community events. The cost could be up to $30,000.00. (It was noted that one half of the cost has been set aside to date). Announcement fees could be used to any repairs, insurance or replacement costs.
THE WINE TASTING EVENT is our newest fund raising event. It has had great response so far.
SCHOLARSHIPS – The former academic and vocational scholarship committees have merged. They are now titled the Career Assistance Awards. Tony Martino said that a total of $15,000.00 is planned to be distributed this year.
OPERATION SANTA CLAUS – Bill Taylor advised us that 25 to 30 volunteers are needed to pack groceries for this worthwhile project. It will be held on December 10th during the hours of 8 AM and Noon and Noon and 4 PM. Members of the Club and their family members are urged to get involved.
THE MILLER ESTATE (Madeline Nichols Fund) – This trust fund produces between $7,000.00 and $10,000.00 annually. The proceeds are required to be used for community projects. No part of these funds are allowed to be used for our Club's expenses. The application procedure for grant review occurs at the end of the year. Anyone who wishes to submit a request for funds should see Ed Nemanic for an application. The deadline for submission is December 31st.

SEPTEMBER'S BIRTHDAYS
Bob Cary………..…..September 2
Jeff Malloy……..…..September 4
Mark Barnhart……...September 16
Ed Meadows……..…September 17
Kati Doran…………..September 20
Paul Springer…….…..September 21
Judy O'Toole………..September 24
Lee Klingenberg…..…September 28
Jim Harrold……….....September 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…………………5:30……………….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 09-09-2003
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 75, No. 11……………………………………………..September 9, 2003

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

WISE AND OTHERWISE
"Tough times never last, but tough people do."

"Keep the faith – pass it on."

TODAY’S INVOCATION was given by Chris DeDiana. "Dear God, we thank You for the many joys of the fall season – the beautiful weather, the changing of the leaves, children back in school and football. May these things, as well as the pleasure of having a meal together, make us appreciate all that You have given. Amen."

SERGEANT AT ARMS REPORT – (Hitesh Mehta) -We had one visiting Rotarian: Jim Bassett (Murrysville-Export Club). Our guests were: Brian Wozniak (Frank VanHorn), Joyce Rossman and Kathleen Murray (Carl Rossman), Kathryn Clymer (Mary Clymer) and Natalie Kelly (Kevin Metsger). Bojana also joined us today.

TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 62. This included 54 members, 1 visiting Rotarian, our speaker and 6 guests.

MAKE-UPS: Elinore McMahan (twice) made up at the Hempfield Township Club. Tony Martino is the first member of our Club to attend an eClub (Internet) meeting for a make-up.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER OF THE CLUB – Joseph (Joe) Petrillo was inducted into the Club today. Joe is a CPA with the firm Deluzio, Teems & Anzovino, CPAs, 206 Clay Avenue, Jeannette. We look forward to working with Joe in Rotary's mission of Service Above Self in our community, nation and the world.

HIGHWAY CLEAN-UP PROGRAM – John Dickson thanked all that came out to pick up the litter along Route 130 on September 6th. Just another example of Service Above Self to help within the community.

A CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR OUR WEEKLY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16TH. We will be meeting at the Mountain View Inn in the Colonial Room. Chef Dato is in charge of feeding us. Please be sure to mark your calendars. You might feel all alone if you show up at the Sheraton Four Points that day.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF GREENSBURG'S WINE TASTING EVENING WILL BE HELD ON November 7th at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. This is the newest fundraiser for our Club. The evening will be full of hors d 'oeuvres, jazz music, friends and wines. More information will be mailed to you. Sponsorships are appreciated. Please contact Jeff Malloy, Chris DeDiana or Bill McGrath for any questions that you may have.

THE DISTRICT 7330 FOUNDATION DINNER will be held on November 15th at the Greensburg Country Club. The cost is $100.00 per Rotarian (which goes directly to the Foundation under your name) plus the meal cost. Please consider attending so that our Club is well represented at this year's Dinner. A letter from Bobbi Watt-Geer and Bill Kern will be mailed to you shortly. President Bob was forms for those who would like to purchase an advertisement in the Program Booklet or for those who would like to donate items for the silent auction.

A REQUEST FOR ROTARY PHOTOS – The District is asking each Club to submit photos of Rotarians working at their Club's projects or at Club events so that they may be displayed. If you have any that you think would be of interest, please contact Jeff Malloy by September 15th.

THE GREENSBURG FIRE MUSUEM WILL BE HOSTING THE WTC 911 MEMORIAL this September 20th and 21st at the museum located behind the Greensburg City Hall. The show will run from 9 to 5 daily. The admission is free. Exhibits included photos, personal items, and a portion of the aircrafts that struck the Towers. This is a moving tribute to the fireman, police officers and civilians who lost their lives in this tragedy.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
September 16 - James Bendel, Arts and Heritage Festival
September 23 – Club Assembly
September 30 – Mini-autobiography and the Birthday Table

OUR WEEKLY MEETING

Barbara Breitstein, with the Caring Foundation, spoke to us about the Foundation's goal to provide wellness and better quality of life for children in our community. They are in 49 counties in Western and Central Pennsylvania. They have been in operation since 1985. She told of the three avenues of service that they provide: Preventative Care for all children, CHIPs for uninsured children and The Caring Place that helps grieving youths. Immunizations and other preventative health care measures help to keep children healthy. Through partnerships with schools and day care centers, nearly 300,000 preventative care resources have benefited families in Western PA. Since 1985, more than 180,000 uninsured children have been identified for enrollment in comprehensive health care benefits provided by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Coverage can be free, low cost or direct pay. Children under 19, who meet family eligibility guidelines can apply. The Tobacco Settlement has also provided funds for an Adult Basic Plan where benefits are provided by Keystone Health Plan West. The Caring Place deals with the devastation to a child caused by the death of a mother, father, brother or sister. Many kids who feel alone in their grief come to the Caring Place, a safe place with safe people, and learn that they are not alone. With support that is age appropriate, they see how the pieces might come together. Barbara mentioned that after a ten week session, a quilt is made to remember and celebrate the life of the person they lost. The Caring Place is located in the former Horne's Building in Pittsburgh.

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

Rotary Flashes of 09-02-2003
ROTARY FLASHES
GREENSBURG ROTARY CLUB NO. 250 – CHARTERED OCTOBER 4, 1916
Volume 75, No. 10……………………………………………..September 2, 2003

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

WISE AND OTHERWISE
"I like pigs. Pigs treat us as equals." (Winston Churchill)

"Start by doing what's necessary, than what's possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible." (Francis of Assisi)

TODAY’S INVOCATION was given by Rich Rosky. The world around us teaches us the value of life. It grows shorter everyday, leaving only time to help one another. Guide this Rotary Club, O God, into acts that improve life for all people, and use us we pray. Amen.

SERGEANT AT ARMS REPORT – (Dato Kadagishvili) -We had no visiting Rotarians. Our guests were: Benjamin Davis (Guy Davis) and Emma Hutchinson (Rebecka Hutchinson).

TODAY'S ATTENDANCE was 60. This included 58 members and 2 guests.

MAKE-UPS: Rebecka Hutchinson made up at the Hempfield Township Club and Chuck Strobel visited the Rotary Club of Latrobe.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER OF THE CLUB – G. H. Trumbo was inducted into the Club today. G. H. is the senior minister at the First United Methodist Church in Greensburg. We look forward to working with G. H. in Rotary's mission of Service Above Self in our community, nation and the world.

MEMBERSHIP PROPOSAL – The Board of Directors has approved the publishing of the following: Joe Petrillo, professional accounting services with Deluzio, Teems & Anzovino, CPAs, 206 Clay Avenue, Jeannette. Joe resides at 1171 Cedar Street, Greensburg. He has been proposed for membership by Chris DeDiana. Any written objections must be submitted to the Secretary within 7 days.

HIGHWAY CLEAN-UP PROGRAM – September 6th. Greensburg Country Club, tennis court parking lot, 8:30 AM.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – Thursday, September 4, at 6:00 PM at the residence of Cathy Daversa.

A CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR OUR WEEKLY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16TH. We will be meeting at the Mountain View Inn. Please be sure to mark your calendars. You might feel all alone if you show up at the Sheraton Four Points that day.

THE DISTRICT 7330 FOUNDATION DINNER will be held on November 15th at the Greensburg Country Club. The cost is $100.00 per Rotarian (which goes directly to the Foundation under your name) plus the meal cost which will be determined soon. Please consider attending so that our Club is well represented at this year's Dinner (which is right in our "backyard"!). More details to follow.

ROTARY MASTER CARD – Help the Rotary Foundation and your Club at the same time. President Bob encourages you to think about applying for this card. $25.00 will be sent back to our club if you make a $75.00 charge or greater within 90 days after you receive your card. Also, ½ of 1% of every charge will be donated to the Rotary Foundation for it's work around the world. Forms are available at the SAA Table.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
September 9 - Barbara Breitstein, CHIPS Program
September 16 - James Bendel, Arts and Heritage Festival
September 23 – Club Assembly
September 30 – Mini-autobiography and the Birthday Table

OUR WEEKLY MEETING

Lawrence Breitstein, Adelphoi Village CEO, spoke to us today about their mission of commitment to the community's kids and families. Through their twenty nine homes and also in-home services, kids from fifty Pennsylvania counties and a few from W. Virginia and New York are counseled so that positive meaningful outcomes are obtained. Kids with troubles are eligible for programs that offer continuum of care. Adelphoi provides a lot of education for these youths. An example is the Ridgeview Academy which is the largest charter school in Westmoreland County. There is also alternative education that is geared toward getting the kids back into the regular classroom setting. Foster care and even adoptions are provided by Adelphoi. Kindership Care is provided for kids who are now living with relatives. There are Day Treatment Programs that allow the kids to go back to their families at night. Secure and more intensive programs, such as lockdown facilities are available if necessary. From this point, the kids work themselves down to where they can get back to their families. A Sex Offenders Program, where kids have committed these offenses are counseled so that they do not repeat these wrongs, is showing a very good success rate. Lawrence mentioned that while the delinquency rate in the state is decreasing overall, unfortunately, the most growing area is with delinquent girls. On any given day, Adelphoi is working with an average of 1,500 kids. Alumni specialists work to bring success stories back to the kids. Some of the original kids from thirty years ago frequently come back to help the kids. Lawrence said that he feels that "there are no bad kids…just kids who have made bad decisions".

NEXT MONTH’S BIRTHDAYS

SEPTEMBER'S BIRTHDAYS
Bob Cary………..…..September 2
Jeff Malloy……..…..September 4
Mark Barnhart……...September 16
Ed Meadows……..…September 17
Kati Doran…………..September 20
Paul Springer…….…..September 21
Judy O'Toole………..September 24
Lee Klingenberg…..…September 28
Jim Harrold……….....September 30

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