Jan. 13, 2011: Twenty-four Rotarians and guests were in attendance at SUN Area Technology Institute in New Berlin for lunch prepared by the students, a presentation by Dennis Haine, Administrator, followed by a tour of the facility. John Stokinger presided, with Chad Cohrs introducing Mr. Haine. Started in 1967 as SUN Voc-Tech, the Institute, working with five school districts (Midd-West, Selinsgrove, Shikillemy, Lewisburg, and Mifflinberg) in three counties, is now a 501(c)3 Foundation. Equipment is paid for with grants and gifts. The school has 17 approved programs in the building trades, communications, health services, Technical, and Transportation. Students typically attend in their senior year for a one year program. In addition there are evening programs for adult learners.  We were introduced to members of the staff who assisted with the tours. SUN Area Technology Institute motto says it all: Training today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs.

Announcements: Club will meet at BJ’s January 20 and 1^st two weeks in February while kitchen at SVCC undergoes renovations. Jan. 27 is Urban-Rural Night, hosted by Jerry Rhoades.*Mimi Rice is looking for host families for 12 students (10 women, 2 men) from Japan who will be attending the Spring Senshu English Program from Jan. 29 to Mar. 19. If you are interested, contact Mimi at the Office of Event Management, 372-4354, or at home 523-0126, or via e-mail at mrice@susqu.edu. **The Distinguished Service Award, awarded annually to a non-Rotarian, will be presented on Thursday, April 14. Please send nominations (a one page letter stating your reasons for recommending the person or organization) to Joyce Anderson, 41 Greenbrier Ave., Selinsgrove, PA. 17870 by March 1^st. Recipients must live or work in the Selinsgrove area and have demonstrated community and charitable service.