Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club
Be a Gift to the World
Vol. 88, No. 30 President – Mike Piecuch Editor – Dottie Anderson
Next Meeting: February 25, 2016 – Chris Berleth of the Susquehanna Council of Boy Scouts of America will be the speaker. Bob Soper is the host. Don Rowe is the greeter.11:45 a.m., SVCC.
February 18, 2016: Twenty-four Rotarians were present to hear Joe Kantz, Snyder County Commissioner, speak about North Shore Railroad Company, where is employed p/t in marketing. Toby Skinner was the host, John Fischer was the greeter. North Shore operates 6 short line railroads comprised of Juniata Valley, Lycoming Valley, Nittany & Bald Eagle, North Shore, Shamokin Valley and Union County Industrial. There is a compelling case to be made for the value of railroads in providing transportation for business and industry. Partnered with two Class I railroads, North Shore offers the means for businesses to reach all markets and is an environmentally friendly solution for all shipping needs, saving businesses money. With approximately 90 employees, North Shore is locally owned and collaborates with the region’s economic development organizations to bring new industry to the area and is a partner of SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority.
Announcements: Club winter weather policy: if SASD is closed, we will not have a meeting.* Wed. 2/17 was our Polio Plus fund raising event at Texas Roadhouse with numerous Rotarians participating. **The Four Way Speech Contest is scheduled for 2/29 at the SASC.***April 21 will be our Community Spirt Award Luncheon (not evening event).****
Sergeant at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines from: himself (thanking John and Konrad for filling in); John Fischer (greeting); Tom Gates (twins turn 9); Wes Knapp (sunshine); Bob Soper (successful cataract surgery); Bill Clark (speaker); John Stokinger (liking snow hikes, and an Earl dollar); Pat Pinkowski (speaker and sun); Toby Skinner (speaker); Art Bowen (leaving early and better times for the dogs); Mike Piecuch (Lady Seals district conference game); Dave Lawer (speaker, last night, Philly trip and learning he is an expectant grandfather again); Ken Miller (leaving early, speaker); David Betz (other side of district conference game); and Joyce Anderson (back and healthy).
Future Programs:
March 3 – Speaker will be Holly Morrison, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation, Marv Rudnitsky is the host. Bill Clark is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
March 10 – TBA, Don Summers is the host. Substitute editor needed. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
March 17 – Dr. Marsha Kelliher, Dean of the SWSB at Susquehanna, will speak about the latest issues in employment law (e-mail, surveillance, including drones), and microchipping employees. Art Bowen is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
March 24 – TBA, SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
March 31 – TBA, Pat Pinkowski is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
Birthdays: March 15 – Mary Peterhaensel; 24 – Dave Lawer; 26 – Bill Clark; 31 – Ken Miller.
Quotation: “Give me the ready hand rather than the ready tongue.” Giuseppe Garibaldi