September 10, 2009 – Twenty-four Rotarians and a guest (John Thompson) were present for Alison Stevenson’s presentation about Revitalizing River Towns, as arranged by Ken Miller. Alison works for SEDA-Cog as the Project Coordinator. She shared the information about the 5 county, 10 communities (Watsontown, Milton, Lewisburg, Northumberland, Berwick, Bloomsburg, Catawissa, Danville, Sunbury, Selinsgrove) that was developed during Phase I. Phase II includes outreach and sharing of the developed documents and program with the goal of developing a regional identity, encouraging inter-connectedness while preserving and strengthening the look and feel of the regional landscape. In the long run, the project seeks to develop thriving towns and greater connectedness to the river through trails, boat ramps, and programs highlighting the importance of the river in the history of the area. Joyce Anderson recognized Kendra Aucker’s 8^th anniversary as a Rotarian with a large candy bar.

Announcements: John Fischer reminds us of the Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14 – hole sponsors, prizes (give to Bob Soper by Sunday), players for the SAYF fund raiser. Sign up sheet was circulated for volunteers to work the day.*Tell Mike Hayes if you are able to host guests in your home for the Beds for a Cause program for SU’s family weekend – last weekend in October. **Tom Gates is looking for 4 or 5 volunteers to help move and assemble artificial Christmas trees on 11/29 for Tree Fest.***Rotarians responsible for arranging a program are asked to tell Pat Pinkowski the name and topic as it is confirmed by calling 374-2630.****John Bickhart circulated a sign up sheet for workers at the Market Street Festival, 9/26, to help sell the ice cream.