Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club
Be the Inspiration
Vol. 91, No. 40 President – Cheryl Stumpf Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: May 16, 2019 – Dave Lawer will host and introduce the 2019 Scholarship Recipients and they will share a bit about their activities and future plans. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

May 9, 2019: Twenty-three Rotarians and guests (Christine Horton and April Student of the Month Leah Hepner who was accompanied by her agriculture teacher, Valerie Fry), were present for the Club Assembly about Mallet Madness and the importance of every Rotarian playing a role in this major fund raiser and that provides support for multiple non-profits. John Stokinger and Melissa Laniewski presented the program. June 7 and 8 is the big weekend and the volunteer signup sheet was circulated. Melissa showed photos and emphasized the fun aspects of the program – including an appearance by our own “wicked cool” Cheryl! Order a shirt for the event by getting in touch with Melissa. John reports that we have commitments of $7500, with 28 teams. We need to hustle to reach last year’s numbers and it would be great to exceed last year. Steve Fluder will again provide the equipment and will run the tournament. Step up – play, sponsor, obtain a sponsor and players! Leah spoke about her plans to attend Slippery Rock to study physical therapy.

Announcements: Remember to bring in batteries to fill the “Big Green Box” which enables recycling of non-rechargeable batteries. Please bring in batteries to be recycled in the plastic bags provided and place in the box that will be available at every meeting.* 5/11 is the Polio Plus bike road – check your e-mail for details.**Dave Lawer circulated signup sheet for flag display at Rotary Field on mother Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Cost is $20.***July 30 is Hot Dog night at the Gazebo – Melissa is asking for donation of hot dogs and buns and will be needing volunteers to sign up as we get closer to the date.****Cheryl expressed thanks to Mike Flock for submitting pictures and articles to the district newsletter.

Sergeant at Arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines, (to the best of the editor’s ability to keep up) from himself (guests); Dave Lawer (guests, Christing, granddaughter’s athletic award); Art Bowen (European trip); Konrad Kempfe (Student of the Month); Mike Flock (Leah); Toby Skinner (Leah); John Stokinger (first camping weekend of the season, yard sale); Mike Piecuch (back, Toronto trip); Don Summers (speakers); and Earl Ferster (speakers and +15).

Future Programs:
May 23 – Speaker is Lee Kneep, a current Snyder Ct. Commissioner, who has been Chief Clerk of the county for 40 years. He will be retiring at the end of his term. Ken Miller is the host. SVCC. 11:45a.m.
May 30 – Stephane Burke, Director of By Grace Women’s Shelter. Pat Pinkowski is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
June 6 – TBA, Hal Dunkelberger is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m., Board meeting precedes at 11 a.m.
June 13 – TBA, Charlie McCuen is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays: May 12 – Malcolm Derk; 15 – John Stokinger; 20 – Doug Wilburn. June 24 – Pat Pinkowski.

Quotation: “The pleasure of doing good is the only one that will not wear out.” Chinese Proverb