Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club
Rotary Connects the World
Vol. 92, No. 29 – President – Carol Handlan – Editor – Dottie Anderson
Next Meeting Feb. 20, 2020: Club Assembly, President Carol Handlan presiding. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
Feb. 13, 2020 – Twenty-four Rotarians and guest Stacey Napoli, were present as host Gary Gonsar introduced Richard Davis, an accounting professor at Susquehanna University and Zach Cooper, a Senior accounting major and VITA volunteer. Rick spoke to us about the partnership between the Community Action Agency and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), and shared information about the service leaning course at the University which prepares student volunteers. Rick has been a volunteer with VITA for many years, including in his earlier career when he was a legal counsel with the IRS. Samantha Leib, of Americorp, is the CAA coordinator for VITA. Persons with disabilities, who earn $55,000 or less, or with limited English proficiency are eligible for this free assistance. Both Zach and Rick shared meaningful stories about what persons who have been helped. Non-student volunteers who are able to help every year, and are urged to be in touch with Rick or Samantha to find out more.
Announcements: REMEMBER: The VFW, located on 522, will be holding a Bacon Cheeseburger Night on Feb. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m., with proceeds going to support upkeep at Rotary Field. * Planning for the 5th annual Mallet Madness has started. The next meeting is 2/13 at Melissa Laniewski’s house at 6:30. Note that the date for the event is June 6 (not 13 as is shown in the year’s Rotary Calendar. Let Donna know if you are interested in participating*Reminder of SNOW POLICY – we do not meet if the SASD has cancelled school.**4 Way Test speech contest is scheduled for 2/20, with Marty Blessing, Tom Gates, and Konrad Kempfe serving as judges.
Sergeant at arms: John Stokingere collected happy fines as follows: late happy birthday Carol Handlan (also for guest and speakers); John Fischer (co-chair of Golf Comm. Gary Gonsar, and new committee member Bob Bertram); Bob Bertram (good golf trip and speakers); Konrad Kempfe (safe return of woman astronaut); Donna Schuck (Stacey Napoli, Florida trip); Mike Flock (speakers); Dan Mahoney (leaving early); Dave Lawer (program); Tom Gates (speakers); and Earl Ferster (+15 and speaker).
Future Programs:
Feb. 27 – Chris Hayes, Supervisor, Nurse-Family Partnership, nurses working with first time mothers. Mary Peterhaensel is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
Mar. 5 – John Shipman and Bob Zimmerman will speak about the proposed community college for this area. Marv Rudnitsky is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
Mar. 12 – Andy Paladino, Store Director, Selinsgrove Target, will be the speaker. Mike Flock is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
Mar. 19 – Host Malcolm Derk, who is President of SPI, inc, will provide an update on activities. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.
Birthdays: Feb. 22 – Raven Rudnitsky. Mar. 13 – Kelly Feiler; 15 – Mary Peterhaensel; 24 – Dave Lawer; 31 – Ken Miller;
Quotation: “Love does not put everything at rest; it puts everything in motion. Love does not resolve every conflict; it accepts conflict as the arena in which the work of love is to be done. Love does not separate the good people from the bad, bestowing endless bliss on one, and endless torment on the other. Love seeks the reconciliation of every life so that it may share all the others.” -Daniel Day Williams