Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club
Be a Gift to the World
Vol. 88, No. 39 President – Mike Piecuch Editor – Dottie Anderson
Next Meeting: April 21, 2016 – Community Spirit Award Luncheon, honoring the work of the Dauntless Hook and Ladder volunteers. One of the speakers will be Tom Garlock, Selinsgrove Police Chief. Joyce Anderson is the host and Konrad Kempfe is the greeter. 11:45 a.m., SVCC.
April 14, 2016: Twenty-five Rotarians were present as Mike and Anne Gibbs, Brando (retired military/explosive detection dog) and Boris (retired police/drug dog) educated members about K9 Hero Haven. Mary Peterhaensel was the host. Founded in 2011, they have adopted out 47 dogs so far, with 7 of them being reunited with their original handlers. All enjoyed the demonstration of how the dogs work. Funded by donations, and now a recognized non-profit, it is a “worthy work” that they are doing and providing for these rescued animals, some of whom have been injured in the line of duty, some with PTSD.
Announcements: Remember to follow up with sponsors about Mallet Madness, our 5/21 fundraiser. It is time for all to approach non-profits and assist in sponsoring and recruiting teams. This is definitely an all hands on deck event. *Konrad Kempfe reported on the latest e-mail from Catherine Lucci in Taiwan. She returns to the states in mid-July and will then attend University of NC at Chapel Hill on a full scholarship to study business and Chinese.**Marv Rudnitsky reported that Natalia Brown won the regional speech contest and will continue on to participate at the District level. Brittany will accompany her on the 30th.***It was moved, seconded and approved that Hal Dunkelberger be authorized to select at proxy to vote at the International Conference in South Korea.
Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines as follows: Happy Birthday to Ken Miller (3/31); himself (learning about pilot experiences in Vietnam from Jerry); Bob Fogle (back from SantaBelle); Cheryl Stumpf (Joyce sponsoring Girls on the Run and leaving early); Bill Clark (children visiting, Rugby Match); John Stokinger (Croquet Committee, SACF Board membership, mother’s decision to support Maine Comm. Foundation); Bob Sope4r (daughter’s help getting things out for Boro Cleanup Day); Mary Peterhaensel (speakers); Dave Lawer (guests, Catherine and Marv’s letter in the paper); Dave Betz (baseball wins); Charlie McCuen (back and Australia/New Zealand trip); Konrad Kempfe (speakers); Mike Flock; Mike Piecuch; Joyce Anderson (dogs); Jerry Rhoads (well behaved dogs); and Earl Ferster (+ 15, Art Bowen here and leaving early fine, and speakers).
Future Programs:
April 28 – John Stokinger and Jared Roush will present: Getting Motivated for Mallet Madness, John Stokinger will edit newsletter. Dave Lawer is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
May 5 – Dave Lawer is the host as 2016 Rotary and SACF Scholarship Recipients are introduced to the Club. Melissa Laniewski is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
May 12 – TBA, Dave Betz is the host. Charlie McCuen is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
May 19 – TBA, Chad Cohrs is the host. Ken Miller Is the greeter.
Birthdays: April 28 – Bob Fogle. May 15 – John Stokinger
Quotation: “We should seize every opportunity to give encouragement. Encouragement is oxygen to the soul.” George M. Adams