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Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 24                               President – Mary Peterhaensel          Editor – Dottie Anderson

No meeting December 29. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Next Meeting: January 5, 2017 – Speaker will be Jim Radel, licensed pilot and WW2 memorabilia collector, will talk about his project of building a working replica of a P-51 Mustang military airplane. Host is Melissa Laniewski. SVCC, 11:45 a.m. A Board of Directors Meeting precedes at 11 a.m.

December 22, 2016:  Thirty Rotarians and guests (Eric Groes-Peterson, plus numerous partners) were present for our annual Christmas Celebration and Luncheon. We were entertained by soprano Amy Caron and pianist Gail Fischer. A special highlight was Amy’s duet with her father, Marv Rudnitsky.  All enjoyed singing carols and other Christmas songs. Host Art Bowen also present Susan with her monetary thank you from Rotarians for faithfully serving our meals every week.  Joyce Anderson reported that Jerry Rhoads remains at GMC, hopeful for positive results from more tests, and Konrad Kenpfe is making a steady recovery from knee replacement surgery.

International Moment: Dave Lawer reported on a call from Shelterbox about urgent needs on border between Turkey and Syria. He also circulated a lovely hand written thank you note from a scholarship winner.

Announcements: Program hosts are reminded that it is the hosts responsibility to tell speakers that they will have 20 minutes for their presentations, with another 10 for any Q & A and that, as 1 p.m. approaches, those who are working will be leaving the meeting in order to return to work.**Save the date for Mallet Madness – May 19-20, 2017.***President Mary will be in Liberia for three weeks beginning 1/17 and President Elect Toby will be serving as presider during Mary’s absence. Mary is especially happy to be making contact with her adopted son’s birth father and siblings.

Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines as follows: Happy birthday to Dottie Anderson; himself (Amy and Gail); Dave Lawer (guests and seeing bald eagle on way to meeting); Joyce Anderson (entertainers); Mike Flock (Cheryl S and work with young people); Mike Piecuch (guests, entertainers and son’s 4^th place in Spelling B); John Fischer (Gail and Ecuador trip); Charlie McCuen (musicians and holiday); Art Bowen (all); Bob Soper (settling in and another party to go to); Bill Clark (honors choir singing at inauguration); Carol Handlan (1 year Rotary member, musicians, guests, Selinsgrove in 201i7); Ken Miller (guests); Mary Peterhaensel (entertainers, Liberia trip) and Mike Piecuch (Earl +15).

Future Programs:

Jan. 12 – TBA, Wes Knapp is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m. Deadline for reservations for Urban Rural Night.

Jan. 19 – TBA, Mike Piecuch is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Jan. 26 – Urban Rural Dinner at Christ Community Church (3939 Park Road) with the Young Farmers. 6:15 p.m., Sarah Manaval is the host. A signup sheet will be circulated. Partners and guests welcome. Speaker for this vocational program is Elvin Stoltfoos, President/Founder of Pik Rite.

Feb. 2 – TBA, Tim Mahoney is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays: December 30 – Dottie Anderson. January 5 – Mike Damiano; 12 – Mike Piecuch; 17 – Wes Knapp; 24 – Mike Flock.

Quotation:   “A good word costs no more than a bad one.”    English Proverb   

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 22                               President – Mary Peterhaensel          Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: December 15, 2016 – Susana Falk will speak about Rotary’s clean water projects in Ecuador and Nicaragua. Host is Konrad Kempfe. Greeter is John Reed. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

 December 8, 2016:  Twenty-two Rotarians and guests (Erik Groes-Peterson from Ecuador who is moving from the Fischer’s to the Miller’s today, and Doug Wilburn, Business Development Officer at Mifflinburg Bank) were present as speakers Yvonne Heatley, Executive Director and Lori Wannop, Marketing and Communications Director, spoke about the work of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Jared Roush was the host. After sharing a short video that described CASA and introduced volunteers and board members for this non-profit group, Yvonne responded to questions. Now operating as the only regional (Snyder, Union, Northumberland and Lycoming) CASA, the national organization began in 1977 in Seattle. Check on their website to learn more about how to become a “superhero” providing help to children who have been abused and who, through no fault of their own, have become part of the court system. The need is ever increasing.

Announcements: Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army is scheduled for Saturday at the Commons from 11 to 3 and 5 to 9, with lots of activities occurring in town. Please add your name to the list of bell ringers.*We are reminded about EREY and goal of given at least $26.50  this year in recognition of the Foundation Anniversary. **All are reminded that it is the program hosts responsibility to tell speakers that they will have 20 minutes for their presentations, with another 10 for any Q & A and that, as 1 p.m. approaches, those who are working will be leaving the meeting in order to return to work.***Sarah Manaval has decorated the Rotary Tree Fest tree, using the Grinch Who Stole Christmas as the theme. Remember to drop it at Tree Fest to buy some tickets and vote for the tree. Proceeds support Friends of the Library Summer Reading Program. ****Save the date for Mallet Madness – May 19-20, 2017.

Sargent at arms: John Stokinger collected happy fines as follows: himself (Thanksgiving with Mom, deer hunting success, guests); John Fischer (Erik’s move and guest); Ken Miller (seeing Elk in PA, sons’ run); Hal Dunkelberger (Tree Fest is looking good); Art Bowen (Salvation Army Bell Ringers); Sarah Manaval and Carol Handlan (speakers); Toby Skinner (congrats to Sarah on her promotion to Assistant VP); Mike Peicuch (guests, missing next week because of Coalition Conference); Wes Knapp and Bill Clark (speakers); Tom Gates (George Mason/Penn State game and terrific story); Jared Roush (guests); and Yvonne and Lori (help with projector).

Future Programs:

Dec. 22 – Holiday Lunch, Art Bowen is the host, Partners and guests welcome. Enjoy entertainment and holiday songs. Signup sheet being circulated. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 29 – Christmas/New Year’s week – No Meeting.

Jan. 5 – Jim Radel, licensed pilot and WW11 collector and enthusiast will talk about his project of building a working replica of a P-51 Mustang military airplane. Melissa Laniewski is the host, Board Meeting precedes at 11 a.m. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Jan. 12 – TBA, Wes Knapp is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Jan. 19 – TBA, Mike Piecuch is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays: December 10 – Marv Rudnitsky; 30 – Dottie Anderson. January 5 – Mike Damiano; 12 – Mike Piecuch; 17 –  Wes Knapp; 24 – Mike Flock.

Quotation:   “Correction does much, but encouragement does more.”  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe    

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 21                               President – Mary Peterhaensel          Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: December 8, 2016 – From Susquehanna Valley CASA, speakers will be Yvonne Heatley, Executive Director, and Lori Wannop, Marketing and Communications Director. Host is Jared Roush. Greeter is Michael Piecuch. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

December 1, 2016: Twenty-eight Rotarians and guests (Bob Cravitz and Mike O’Donnell) were present for a special presentation by United States District Judge Mathew W. Brann.  John Reed was the host and Brian Neitz the greeter. Judge Brann, appointed four years ago, heads PA’s largest District. A Federal District handles both federal criminal cases and civil actions such as trademark, complex contracts, social security appeals, as well as accidents where persons are from other states, but accident occurred in PA. Most of the federal crimes cases involve drug conspiracies and violence that has occurred in federal prisons within the jurisdiction. Appointed for life, Judge Brann shared stories about Judge Muir and Judge McClure’s tenures. In response to a question about security, Judge Brann spoke about the reality of life as a judge. This was an informative presentation.

At the Board of Directors meeting that preceded regular Club meeting, the Board passed a motion to establish the Rotary Endowment Scholarship Fund within the CSCF. The fund is started with wins from the Golf Ball Drop – $1000 from John Fischer and $250 from Art Bowen via the Hummels Wharf Fire Company. Once the fund has reached $10,000, interest can be used to help pay the Club’s annual commitment of $4000 for SASD scholarships. This will eventually relieve the operating budget. Others are invited to make contributions to the fund.

Announcements: Art Bowen has obtained sufficient folks to do Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army on Late Shoppers Night in Selinsgrove (12/6). Additional dates are to be determined.*We are reminded about EREY and goal of given at least $26.50  this year in recognition of the Foundation Anniversary. *** All are reminded that it is the program hosts responsibility to tell speakers that they will have 20 minutes for their presentations, with another 10 for any Q & A and that, as 1 p.m. approaches, those who are working will be leaving the meeting in order to return to work.****Sarah Manaval is decorating the Rotary Tree Fest tree, using the Grinch Who Stole Christmas as the theme. Remember to drop it at Tree Fest to support Friends of the Library Summer Reading Program. ****?Anyone up for volunteering to take pictures at meetings when Mike Flock is absent?*****Save the date for Mallet Madness – May 19-20, 2017.

Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines as follows: himself (Penn State division win, Florida trip, speaker); Melissa Laniewski (favorite time of year, family thanksgiving, Sarah doing tree); Cheryl Stumpf (missed meetings, relinquishing Girls on the Run to a fulltime Executive Director); Dave Lawer (speaker and guests, Cheryl); Tom Gates (All the grandkids for Thanksgiving, Indian win, first time routing for Ohio State); Mike Piecuch (Cheryl’s good work, guests, great Tday and NYC visit); Art Bowen (Cheryl, those ringing the bell, big Tday); Bob Soper (settled in, finding way to the Club); Bob Cravitz (new granddaughter); Joyce Anderson (judge, grandkids grades); Mike Flock (daughter’s home for Tday); Ken Miller (39 relatives gathered for thanksgiving); Toby Skinner (Cheryl, guests and speaker); Konrad Kempfe (speaker); Mary Peterhaensel (speaker and guests, Thanksgiving); John Reed (speaker and guests); and Earl Ferster (+15 and advent season).

Future Programs:

Dec. 15 – Speaker will be Susana Falk on the topic of clean water and Rotary work in Ecuador and Nicaragua. Konrad Kempfe is the host, John Reed is the greeter, SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 22 – Holiday Lunch, Art Bowen is the host, Partners and guests welcome. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 29 – Christmas/New Year’s week – No Meeting.

Jan. 5 – TBA, Melissa Laniewski is the host, Board Meeting precedes at 11 a.m.

Birthdays: December 8 – Charlie McCuen; 10 – Marv Rudnitsky; 30 – Dottie Anderson. January 5 – Mike Damiano; 12 – Mike Piecuch; 17 – Mike Flock & Wes Knapp.

Quotation:   “Nothing is impossible to the willing heart.”  Thomas Haywood    

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 20                               President – Mary Peterhaensel          Editor – Dottie Anderson

No meeting November 24, Thanksgiving Day

Next Meeting: December 1, 2016 – U.S. District Judge Mathew W. Brann will be the speaker. Host is John Reed and he is hoping for an excellent attendance for this meeting. Greeter is Brian Nieitz, SVCC, 11:45 a.m. A Board of Directors meeting precedes at 11 a.m.

November 17, 2016:  Twenty-two Rotarians were present for the Annual Club Meeting and Election of Officers and Directors.  The nominating committee  Slate for Officers and Directors for 2017-18 is as follows: President – Toby Skinner; President Elect – Cheryl Stumpf; Vice President – Carol Handlan; Secretary – Hal Dunkelberger; Treasurer – John Fischer; Directors – New Generations, Marv Rudnitsky; Club, Art Bowen; Community, Jared Roush; Vocational, Sarah Maneval; International, Konrad Kempfe.  There being no additional nominations from the floor, the slate was elected by acclamation.

Announcements and other business: President Mary circulate a delightful book about Fanny Mayer’s year here as a Rotary Exchange student.*We have received a thank you from Shelter Box for our donation and from the Community Foundation and its affiliates – such as the Selinsgrove Area Community Foundation.**Art Bowen will be circulating a signup sheet for Salvation Army Bell Ringing once locations and times determined – he will do this via e-mail in lieu of our not meeting next week.***Remember that a fund raiser for Meals on Wheels is scheduled at Wendy’s on 11/29 from 6 – 8 p.m., with 20% of sales going to Meals on Wheels.****We are reminded about EREY and goal of given at least $26 this year in recognition of the Foundation Anniversary. We are “punting” on raffle ticket sales for the District Foundation Dinner given last minute notice.***** All are reminded that it is the program hosts responsibility to tell speakers that they will have 20 minutes for their presentations, with another 10 for any Q & A and that, as 1 p.m. approaches, those who are working will be leaving the meeting in order to return to work.******Anyone up for volunteering to take pictures at meetings in Mike Flock’s absence?*******Contract with Steve Fluder for Mallet Madness has been negotiated by Donna Schuck and Mike Piecuch, so planning for this May event will resume soon.

Sargent at arms: Art Bowen collected happy fines as follows: himself (Happy Birthday and NJ weekend); John Fischer (leaving early); Joyce Anderson (John Stokinger and woman Rotary Presidents for the next 4 years); Dave Betz (sports wins); Pat Pinkowski (Penn State and Pitt, family Thanksgiving); Bob Fogle (his kids); Bill Clrk (SU win over Juniata); Bob Soper (settling into new home); Carol Handlan (Thanksgiving and family); Melissa Laniewski (Pittsburgh weekend); Donna Schuck (West Va. Weekend and seeing longtime friends); and Earl Ferster (+15 and having wild turkey for Thanksgiving).

Future Programs:

Dec. 8 – Speakers from Susquehanna Valley CASA will be Yvonne Heatley, Executive Director, and Lori Wannop,Marketing and Communications Director, Jared Roush is the host, Michael Piecuch is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 15 – Speaker will be Susana Falk on the topic of clean water and Rotary work in Ecuador and Nicaragua. Konrad Kempfe is the host, John Reed is the greeter, SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 22 – Holiday Lunch, Art Bowen is the host, Partners and guests welcome. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 29 – Christmas/New Year’s week – No Meeting.

Birthdays: December 8 – Charlie McCuen; 10 – Marv Rudnitsky; 30 – Dottie Anderson.

Quotation:   “Success isn’t measured by the position you reach in life; it’s measured by the obstacles you overcome.”  Booker T. Washington    

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 19                               President – Mary Peterhaensel          Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: November 17, 2016 – Annual Club Meeting and Election of Officers and Directors. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

 November 10, 2016: Twenty Rotarians were present for this program in honor of Veterans Day, featuring Van Shipe, a veteran of the Viet Nam war who served in the army, having enlisted in 1963. Hal Dunkelberger was the host, Dave Lawer, the greeter. Joyce Anderson presided over the recognition of club veterans – those present, who spoke, were Bill Clark, Army; Art Bowen, Navy; Bob Soper, Army; Dave Lawer, Air Force; Tom Gates, Army; John Fischer, Air National Guard; and Earl Ferster, Army. Van shared pictures and described his time in both Korea and Viet Nam (13 months), exposure to Agent Army while operating heavy machinery to build roads and a camp with the 17^th Engineers Battalion. This was a stunning reminder of the difficulties endured by service members during their service in that war and upon their return to the country.  On behalf of the Nominating Committee, Dottie Anderson read the Slate for Officers and Directors for 2017-18 as follows: President – Toby Skinner; President Elect – Cheryl Stumpf; Vice President – Carol Handlan; Secretary – Hal Dunkelberger; Treasurer – John Fischer; Directors – New Generations, Marv Rudnitsky; Club, Art Bowen; Community, Jared Roush; Vocational, Sarah Maneval; International, Konrad Kempfe.  There were no additional nominations from the floor on the 2^nd call.

 International Moment: Dave Lawer reported on the need for Shelter Box deliveries in Syria and of the contents supplied in the boxes.

Announcements: Marv Rudnitsky, Dave Lawer, and Dottie Anderson interviewed a candidate for the outbound Rotary Exchange program and have certified her to proceed to the District level interviews.*John Fischer reported that complete Shelter Boxes are not wanted in Haiti as the Board had requested for our donation so he awaits further directions. Dottie Anderson moved, Dave Lawer seconded and motion passed that we contribute $1000 for a full shelter box to be used wherever designated by Shelter Box.**Art Bowen will be circulating a signup sheet for Salvation Army Bell Ringing schedule.***Flag display is up at Rotary Field, courtesy of work by Bill Clark and Dave Lawer. It looks terrific.****Tom Gates announced that a fund raiser for Meals on Wheels is scheduled at Wendy’s on 11/29 from 6 – 8 p.m., with 20% of sales going to Meals on Wheels.

 Sargent at arms: Konrad Kempfe collected happy fines as follows (to the best of the editors ability to keep up): Mike Damiano (Bill and Dave for veteran flag display, 25^th wedding anniversary and Hamilton); Joyce Anderson (speaker and all veterans); same for Mary Peterhaesel; John Reed (VFW Honor guard program at elementary school); Bob Soper (speaker, move to Buffalo Valley and his/hers bathrooms); John Fischer (Bob’s move, veterans); Toby Skinner (speakers and all vets); Carol Handlan (flag display and speaker); Donna Schuck (flag display); Dave Lawer (speaker, Bob Soper, Field Hockey); Sarah Manaval (speaker, vets); same for Konrad Kempfe and Hal Dunkelberger; Art Bowen (Joyce for doing the recognition, Karen’s recovery) and Earl Ferster (+15 and speaker).

Future Programs:

Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Day – No meeting.   

Dec.. 1 – Speaker will be US District Judge Matthew W Brann. John Reed is the host. Brien Neitz is the greeter. Board Meeting precedes this meeting at 11 a.m.; SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 8 – TBA, Jared Roush is the host, Michael Piecuch is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 15 – Speaker will be Susana Falk on the topic of clean water and Rotary work in Ecuador and Nicaragua. Konrad Kempfe is the host, John Reed is the greeter, SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 22 – Holiday Lunch, Art Bowen is the host, Partners and guests welcome. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays: November 8 – Jerry Rhoads; 15 – Art Bowen. December 8 – Charlie McCuen; 10 – Marv Rudnitsky; 30 – Dottie Anderson.

Quotation:   “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.”    Arthur Ashe

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 18                               President – Mary Peterhaensel          Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: November 10, 2016 – Topic is Club Website. Hal Dunkelberger is the host, Dave Lawer is the greeter.  Nominating Committee will provide second reading of the slate for 2017-18 and President Mary will make 2nd call for nominations from the floor. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

November 3, 2016:  Twenty-three Rotarians were present as Ecki Frier spoke about the work of Transitions. Pat Pinkowski was the host, Charlie McCuen, the greeter. Transitions operates in Snyder, Union and Northumberland County, with two safe houses available. With funding from PCAR and grants Transitions provides services and education, concentrating on areas of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. This presentation was an “eye-opener” for many Rotarians.  Guest and exchange student from Ecuador, Erik Groes-Peterson demonstrated his growing strength with the English language by speaking to the group about his family and life in Ecuador.  Mike Piecuch, Chair, presented the Nominating Committee Slate for Officers and Directors for 2017-18 as follows: President – Toby Skinner; President Elect – Cheryl Stumpf; Vice President – Carol Handlan; Secretary – Hal Dunkelberger; Treasurer – John Fischer; Directors – New Generations, Marv Rudnitsky; Club, Art Bowen; Community, Jared Roush; Vocational, Sarah Maneval; International, Konrad Kempfe.  There were no additional nominations from the floor.

International Moment: President Mary announced that the Club will be making its donation to Shelter Box ($1000) designating it to Haiti. Dave Lawer spoke about World Polio Day which was held 10/24, noting that in 1988 there were 350,000 cases of polio, down to 57 in 2015, and only 23 so far in 2016.

Announcements: Marv Rudnitsky, Dave Lawer, and Dottie Anderson will be interviewing a candidate for the outbound Rotary Exchange program later today.*The Golf Ball Drop earned the Club between $3,000 and $4,000.**Art Bowen presented a $250 check to Jeff Buckley for the Hummels Wharf Fire Company to thank them for assistance with the Golf Ball Drop.

Sargent at arms: Konrad Kempfe collected happy fines as follows: Happy Birthday to Donna Schuck (also back, daughter’s win); Dave Lawer (speaker, Erik, Seals Hockey, Jeff for GBD and flag help); Mike Piecuch (speaker and those who have said yes to leadership spots); Mike Flock (back from OBX); Ken Miller (Mary helping Erik with Englihs, 13 days in Colorado); Hal Dunkelberger (problem solved); Pat Pinkowski (rain and speaker); John Fischer (Erik, speaker, winning donation to Community Foundation being used to begin endowment fund for Rotary Scholarships); Charlie McCuen (40^th reunion of law school and off to Florida); Joyce Anderson (Erik, Jeff, speaker); Jerry Rhoads (next week birthday holiday); Carol Handlan (guests and speaker); Art Bowen (speaker, Jeff, grandkids all A’s, success of SU and Seals athletics) and himself (Earl’s +15).

Future Programs:   

Nov. 17 – Annual Meeting and Club Assembly, Election of Officers and Directors for 2017-18, Mary Peterhaensel presiding.  SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Nov. 24 – Happy Thanksgiving – No Club Meeting.

Dec.. 1 – Speaker will be US District Judge Matthew W Brann. John Reed is the host. Brien Neitz is the greeter. Board Meeting precedes this meeting at 11 a.m.; SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 8 – TBA, Jared Roush is the host, Michael Piecuch is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 15 – Speaker will be Susana Falk on the topic of clean water and Rotary work in Ecuador and Nicaragua. Konrad Kempfe is the host, John Reed is the greeter, SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 22 – Holiday Lunch, Art Bowen is the host, Partners and guests welcome. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays: November 8 – Jerry Rhoads; 15 – Art Bowen. December 8 – Charlie McCuen; 10 – Marv Rudnitsky; 30 – Dottie Anderson.

Quotation:   “Children have more need of models than of critics.”  Joseph Joubert

   Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 17                               President – Mary Peterhaensel          Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: November 3, 2016 – Ecki Frier from Transitions, will be the speaker. Pat Pinkowski is the host, Charlie McCuen is the greeter.  Nominating Committee will report, 1^st call for nominations from the floor. Board meeting precedes at 11 a.m. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

October 27, 2016:  Twenty-two Rotarians were present as Jennifer Haine, Director of the SUN Area Career and Technology Center, spoke about the school and its programs which are based on the belief that academics are as important as skills training.  Chad Cohrs was the host for this Vocational Program, and Dan Mahoney, the greeter. Jennifer has just started her third year as Director, with previous experience at Columbia/Montour. The day program includes senior high school students from the 5 Districts (Selinsgrove, Lewisburg, Midd-West, Mifflinburg, Shikelemy) as well as, when spaces available, seniors from Milton and a few other districts. SUN provides 42 industrial certifications as well as a program with Penn College that allows students to earn college credits. Currently undergoing an 8 million dollar renovation and expansion, SUN tech continues to provide excellent skill education and guidance for the future to students.

Announcements: Thank you notes hand were circulated from the 3^rd graders who received dictionaries from Rotary. Don Summers and Mike Damiano are thanked for continuing this beneficial program.*Konrad Kempfe circulated a thank you certificate from Shelterbox for our continued participation in that RI program.**Marv Rudnitsky announced that there is the potential of two candidates for the outbound Rotary Exchange program. He will convene an interview committee within the next couple of weeks.***Joyce Anderson followed up on the member recognition program from last week by giving Earl Ferster his chocolate bars in recognition of more than 25 years of membership.

Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines as follows: himself (Penn State win); Melissa Laniewski (back and looking forward to daughter’s Pittsburgh wedding); Bill Clark (visit to grandson in Madison, Wisconsin); Pat Pinkowski (back from NC trip and visit with son and wife); Carol Handlan (West Va & SU men’s Rugby, success of Pop Up store, SPI hire); Mike Piecuch (Sunday weather and speaker); Dave Betz (back); Chad Cohrs (back and speaker, success of fall sports); Konrad Kempfe (fall leaves trip); Charlie McCuen (out of hospital, Pen State and Mich.);Toby Skinner (speaker); Joyce Anderson (speaker and thank you to Mike Damiano and Don Summers); Bob Fogle (Abby home); and Earl Ferster (speaker, rain and +15).

 Future Programs:   

Nov.10 – Club Website is the topic – Hal Dunkelberger is the host. Dave Lawer is the greeter. Nominating Committee Report, 2^nd call for nominations from the floor. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Nov. 17 – Annual Meeting and Club Assembly, Election of Officers and Directors for 2017-18, Mary Peterhaensel presiding.  SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Nov. 24 – Happy Thanksgiving – No Club Meeting.

Dec.. 1 – Speaker will be US District Judge Matthew W Brann. John Reed is the host. Brien Neitz is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 8 – TBA, Jared Roush is the host, Michael Piecuch is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays:   November 6 – Donna Schuck, 8 – Jerry Rhoads, 15 – Art Bowen. December 7 – Charlie McCuen, 30 – Dottie Anderson.

Quotation:   “We cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening our own.”   Ben Sweetland

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 16                               President – Mary Peterhaensel          Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: October 27, 2016 – Jennifer Haine, Director of the Sun Area Career and Technology Center, will be the speaker. Chad Cohrs is the host, Dan Mahoney is the greeter.  SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

October 20, 2016: Eighteen Rotarians were present to hear Kelly O’Brien-Gavin from Rural Business Innovation speak about the RBI, KIZ program and the incubator’s impact in Selinsgrove. Carol Handlan was the host, Art Bowen, the greeter. Kelly shared the Rural Business Innovation which she manages in 9 counties. This is a private/public partnership and provides a wide variety of services. Partners included Susquehanna, Bucknell, and Bloomsburg. An example she used of a success in Selinsgrove’s KIZ is Fresh Roasted Coffee and its success. In additionation to the LEAP Program and General Business Counsulting Services, the Incubator Space program has, by providing space, advice, financial backing, facilitated the development of small businesses. The website provides additional information and guidance. A Special Member Recognition occurred when Joyce Anderson, with roses and chocolate, spoke about the years of membership for folks like Art Bowen (29 years); Jerry Rhoads (32 yrs); Hal Dunkelberger (35 years);  Marv Rudnitsky (40 yrs); Earl Ferster and Bob Fogle (36 years); Ken Miller – and especially Bob Soper who became a member in 1969 – 47 years ago.

Announcements: Seven hundred, 36 tickets were sold for the Golf Ball Drop, with beautiful weather for the actual event this past Saturday. Art sent around an e-mail announcing the winners. We have made about $2500 on this effort.*Halloween Parade report – Toby Skinner acknowledge the efforts of Rotarians in distributing candy.** The Dictionary Project was carried out successfully, with Mike Damiano providing remarks to the students.

International Moment: Dave Lawer spoke about the 100^th anniversary of the Rotary International Foundation and challenged all members to donate at least $26.50.

Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines as follows: Himself (speaker, John Stokinger and Art Bowen, being late); Hal Dunkelberger (all our project workers and volunteers, last home game and clean lawn); Sara Manaval (Golf Ball Drop and other projects); Tom Gates (Golf Ball Drop, John Fischer); Dave Lawer (John Fischer and commitment to SACF and all our activities); Bob Soper (Dave L’s remarks about Foundation); Art Bowen (John S and great work on keeping ticket sales recorded); Toby Skinner (Wes back, GBDJ); Carol Handlan (guest, John S and Art, Halloween parade).

Future Programs:   

Nov. 3 – The speaker is Ecki Frier from Transitions, Pat Pinkowski is the host, Charlie McCuen is the greeter. Nominating Committee Report, 1^st call for nominations from the floor. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Nov.10 – Club Website is the topic – Hal Dunkelberger is the host. Dave Lawer is the greeter. Nominating Committee Report, 2^nd call for nominations from the floor. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Nov. 17 – Annual Meeting and Club Assembly, Election of Officers and Directors for 2017-18, Mary Peterhaensel presiding.  SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Nov. 24 – Happy Thanksgiving – No Club Meeting.

Dec.. 1 – Speaker will be US District Judge Matthew W Brann. John Reed is the host. Brien Neitz is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays:   November 6 – Donna Schuck, 8 – Jerry Rhoads, 15 – Art Bowen.

Quotation:   “You never saw a fish on the wall with its mouth shut.”   Sally Berger

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 14                               President – Mary Peterhaensel          Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: October 13, 2016 – Kelly Feiler will be speaking about The REC. Dave Lawer is the host and Wes Knapp is the greeter. John Fischer will be presenting a check from the SACF raised at the Golf Tournament. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

October 6, 2016:  Twenty three Rotarians were present for this program about the Leadership Susquehanna Valley. Mike Flock was the host and Konrad Kempfe the greeter. Paulette Renner, member of the 2016 class, spoke about the value the program has in networking and acquainting persons with a full picture of the valley and what it has to offer as well as its challenges. Several members are graduates of this program and all affirmed its importance in increasing volunteers for non-profit organization and in helping class members to identify a passion for specific services. Started in 1993 by 11 cooperating organizations such as the United Way and the Chamber of Commerce, each class of 25 experiences an introductory meeting in August, a 1/1/2 day retreat in September, and 8 full program days, with a graduation in June. Paulette particularly enjoyed becoming acquainted with agriculture and environmental issues. Serving as a board member for LSV, Mike Flock spoke about what has been gained for the region through this program. A Board meeting preceded this meeting and President Mary has appointed a small by-laws committee to look at the by-laws and flesh out language relating to corporate membership and adding the young generations’ avenue of service.

Announcements: SELL, SELL, SELL those tickets: John Stokinger thanked those who have sold tickets for the Golf Ball Drop – the event is scheduled for 10/15, so urgent that we all get moving to sell the up to 1000 tickets. He still has several hundred to sell. John Fischer had signs available to be put outside businesses to encourage ticket sales.  Grand prize is $2500, First prize is $1000, 2^nd prize is $500, 3^rd prize is $250 (for the ball farthest from the hole). Urgent that sales be made and reported to John.**Tomorrow is when  Dictionary Distribution will occurr at 12:30 at the Intermediate School.** help will be needed again for candy distribution at the Halloween Parade.

Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky (his last SACF Board meeting this morning); John Stokinger (camping and new deck); Pat Pinkowski (Marv’s service on the SACF); Bill Clark (SU Rugby win and grandson scoring only goal for F & M); John Fischer (Philly trip with Erik); Carol Handlan (SACF and Marv’s service); Mike Flock (speaker and archery hunting); Mary Peterhaensel (daughter’s new puppy plus one); Konrad Kempfe (Cheryl’s work in suicide prevention); Charlie McCuen (Wisconsin win not noted last week, house in FL boarded up against storm); and Earl Ferster (+15).

Future Programs:   

Oct. 20 – Kelly O’Brien-Gavin from Rural Business Innovation, will speak about the RBI, KIZ program and the incubator’s impact in Selinsgrove. Carol Handlan is the host, Melissa Laniewski is the greeter.

Oct. 27 – Vocational Program – Jennifer Haine, Director of the Sun Area Career and Technology Center, Chad Cohrs is the host. Dan Mahoney is the greeter, SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Nov. 3 – TBA, Pat Pinkowski is the host, Charlie McCuen is the greeter. Nominating Committee Report, 1^st call for nominations from the floor. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Nov.10 – TBA – Hal Dunkelberger is the host. Dave Lawer is the greeter. Nominating Committee Report, 2^nd call for nominations from the floor. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Nov. 17 – Annual Meeting and Club Assembly, Election of Officers and Directors for 17-18, SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays:   October  21 – John Reed. November 6 – Donna Schuck, 8 – Jerry Rhoads, 15 – Art Bowen.

Quotation:   “Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.”   Helen Keller

     Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 13                               President – Mary Peterhaensel          Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: October 6, 2016 – Speaker will be talking about Leadership Susquehanna Valley program. Mike Flock is the host and Konrad Kempfe is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m. Board meeting precedes at 11 a.m.

September 29, 2016: Twenty-seven Rotarians and one guest (Erik Groes-Peterson, student form Ecuador who is second generation exchange student with Fischers and Millers) were present for the Club Assembly. John Fischer reported that the net from the Golf Tournament has exceeded $14,000 and a check will be given to The REC when Kelly Feiler speaks to Rotary). In addition he read a thank you note from Joyce Hendricks (Friends of the Library) for Rotary proceeds from working the putting contest at the Tournament. Dave Lawer reported on the Market Street Festival using the metaphor of the Geese flying in formation and demonstrating how folks  step-up as needed. Approximately $455 was netted selling the ham barbeque and desserts, but much more was “earned” in those who stepped up and the additional folks helped (like Haven Ministries who were given rolls and left ham barbeque. Suggestions were solicited for next year. Pop-up tents were seen as a definitely positive addition. Polio Plus purple pinkies raised about $30. Nominating Committee was appointed – Mike Piecuch, chair, Dave Lawer and Donna Schuck. Report from the Committee on 2017-18 officers will be due two weeks before annual meeting – Nov. 17 Annual Meeting and Election. Mary circulated the minutes from the Board of Directors Meeting with DG Drucker. Discussion ensued about several items – relationship with students at Susquehanna in absence of Rotoract Club; website issues, membership (new members, orientation for new members); finances.  Motion made by Mike Piecuch, seconded by Mike Flock that Cheryl Stumpf, VP, be authorized to explore “hiring” an intern or (s), to help with marketing strategy and web site development. Motion passed. Lengthy discussion re DG thought that we should prepare a video about Rotary Field and uses in the community for showing at RI Conference in Atlanta – general agreement that this would need to be professionally done, but without resolution at this point.

Announcements: John Stokinger distributed tickets for the Golf Ball Drop – the event is scheduled for 10/15, so urgent that we all get moving to sell the up to 1000 tickets. Grand prize is $2500, First prize is $1000, 2^nd prize is $500, 3^rd prize is $250 (for the ball farthest from the hole). Urgent that sales be made and reported to John.**Don Summers invites help with Dictionary Distribution on 10/7 at 12:30 at the Intermediate School International Moment: Dave Lawer spoke about Polio Plus and Mary’s conversation with a couple of young people on Saturday who didn’t understand and were impressed with Rotary’s work in eliminating this disease in the world.

Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines as follows: himself (Pat’s sauce recipe, learning ham shredding, etc.); John Fischer (Mike P’s haircut, Mary helping Erik learnin English); Dave Lawer (Erik in 5K, all the help and stepping up for MSF); Tom Gates (Dave’s leadership for MSF); Bill Clark (successful cataract surgery, grandson playing Rugby against SU team); Pat Pinkowski (MSF and rain); Melissa Laniewski (Carol H and Dave L’s MSF work); Carol Handlan (MSF, rain, missed meetings); Cheryl Stumpf (25^th wedding anniversary, MSF); Mike Piecuch (missed meetings); Sarah Manaval (MSF,Bloomsburg Fair and the rain); Dave Betz (everyone helping); Mike Flock (needs megaphone and Charles catfish story); Konrad Kempfe (Dave’s leadership); Toby Skinner (rain, Dave, and Carol); Charlie McCuen (MSF and John Fischer’s 24 year successful run with Golf Tournament – proceeds closer to $15,000 once everyone pays); Joyce Anderson (Dave and Carol); Jerry Rhoads (well is happy because of rain); Mary Peterhaenselk (fun doing Rotary work), and Earl Ferster ( +15 + Mike P and rain).

Future Programs:   

Oct. 13 – Update on the REC, Kelly Feiler is the speaker. Dave Lawer is the host, Wes Knapp is the greeter. SACF check presentation. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Oct. 20 – Kelly O’Brien-Gavin from Rural Business Innovation, will speak about the RBI, KIZ program and the incubator’s impact in Selinsgrove. Carol Handlan is the speaker, Melissa Laniewski is the greeter.

Oct. 27 – Vocational Program – Jennifer Haine, Director of the Sun Area Career and Technology Center, Chad Cohrs is the host. Dan Mahoney is the greeter, SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Nov. 3 – TBA, Pat Pinkowski is the host, Charlie McCuen is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays:   October 6 – Chad Cohrs, 21 – John Reed. November 6 – Donna Schuck, 8 – Jerry Rhoads, 15 – Art Bowen.

Quotation:   “Good words are worth much and cost little.”   George Herbert

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 11                              President – Mary Peterhaensel          Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: September 22, 2016 – Speaker will be Makenzie Stover, Selinsgrove Borough Recreation Coordinator. John Stokinger is the host. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

September 15, 2016: Twenty-four Rotarians were present for the Official Visit of District Governor Richard Drucker. He was introduced by ADG Mike Buriak. DG Drucker was born in NJ, raised in Maine, returning to NJ where he was in newspaper publishing. It is there that he became a Rotarian. He has served Rotary in a number of ways, serving as a Club President 5 different times and previously as DG in 94-95. Now a member of the Ringtown Club, he has continued to be involved at the local, District, National and International level. The DG reviewed upcoming important dates – like the Foundation Dinner in Altoona, the Rotary Leadership Institute in Hagerstown, a Cruise to the Bahamas, 3-12 to 19, the District Conference in the Poconos over Mother’s Day weekend, Pedal Out for Polio, 5/20; RI Convention in Atlanta June 10-14. Under the theme of Rotary Serving Humanity, RI is all about Peace through Service. The revised by-laws now provide flexibility in meeting types and times. Goals for the District this year are to increase giving to the RI Foundation, increasing membership from 2550 to 2650, encouraging new donors to the Foundation to contribute at least $26.50 (amount of the first gift to the Foundation, now celebrating 100 years). A board meeting preceded the regular meeting, providing opportunity for discussion about the Club and its projects.

Announcements: Dave Lawer reported on Monday’s Golf Tournament – 80 players, grossed $23,000, netting about $13,000 to be split between the SACF and the REC.*Dave Lawer passed around a sign-up sheet for the Market Street Festival which is 9/24. Please add your name to help with setup, cleanup and working at the stand.**John Stokinger distributed tickets for the Golf Ball Drop – the event is scheduled for 10/15, so urgent that we all get moving to sell the up to 1000 tickets. Grand prize is $2500, First prize is $1000, 2^nd prize is $500, 3^rd prize is $250 (for the ball farthest from the hole).

International Moment: Dave Lawer spoke about Sherriff Zechman’s talk in which he said ‘real problems aren’t going to be solved by governments’ reminding Dave that 26,000 children were denied admittance to the US this last year. John Reed spoke up about Northumberland County’s need for foster and adoptive parents. What we do as individuals and as Rotary matters.

Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines as follows: himself (DG and Steeler’s win); Dave Lawer (Dan Mahoney, DG, Mike Piecuch shaving his head along with others in the courthouse); Bill Clark (guest and granddaughter’s birthday); Cheryl Stumpf (DG, leaving early); Joyce Anderson (DG and grandson); Donna Stuck (missed meetings and son’s LA move); Bob Soper (DG); John Stokinger (DG and ADG, Patriot win); Konrad Kempfe (guests); Charlie McCuen (Golf T and putting for Friends of the Library); Jerry Rhoads (DG and ADG); Mary Peterhaensel (DG, ADG, 20^th anniversary of ordination, selling floating mulligans); Richard Drucker (Giants win, Selinsgrove visit); Mike Buriak (grandson’s birthdays); Dan Mahoney (tomorrow’s Shik win over Selinsgrove; Donna S again (Selinsgrove’s win); and Earl Ferster (guests, +15 and those who pay that dollar even in his absence).

Future Programs:

Sept. 29 – Club Assembly, Mary Peterhaensel presiding. Tom Gates is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Oct. 6 – Leadership Susquehanna Valley, Mike Flock is the host. Earl Ferster is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Oct. 13 – Update on the REC, Kelly Feiler is the speaker. Dave Lawer is the host, Wes Knapp is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Oct. 20 – Kelly O’Brien-Gavin from Rural Business Innovation, will speak about the RBI, KIZ program and the incubator’s impact in Selinsgrove. Carol Handlan is the speaker, Melissa Laniewski is the greeter.

Birthdays:   September  23 – Don Summers, 27 – Ken Miller.

Quotation:   “When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.”  Carol Burnett

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 10                              President – Mary Peterhaensel         Guest Editor – John L. Stokinger

Next Meeting: September 15, 2016 – Official visit by the Districk Governor, Richard Drucker. All members are urged to be present. A Board of Directors meeting precedes regular meeting at 10:45 a.m. Mike Flock is the Greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

September 8, 2016:  Twenty-three Rotarians were present to hear Tom Gates introduce Art Montgomery, Ricki Stringfellow and Gretchen Wagoner who spoke about the Selinsgrove Area Meals on Wheels program. Art, a retired Methodist minister, is their board President. Ricki, a retired educator, and Gretchen, a retired RN, are board members and Publicity Co-chairs (Ricki will be relocating so Gretchen is in training). This program was started in 1985 and is a 501(c) 3, non-profit. They have 13 volunteer board members and one paid employee who works 9-12:30 M-F. This year their volunteer drivers will deliver over 8,000 meals to people anywhere within the Selinsgrove School District. The district has 700 home-bound person with 175 of those living alone. The goals of the program are to provide hot meals and social interaction with their clients. Meals are delivered 5 days a week at lunchtime. The total cost to prepare and deliver a meal, including overhead, is $7.42. This includes $3.75 charged by Aramark which prepares all meals and delivers them to All Saints Episcopal Church. Clients are presently charged $4 per meals (this will increase to $4.50 on Oct. 1^st). Today they have 35 clients. Clients may review the menu and call today to order a meal for tomorrow, or they may set up a more long-term arrangement. This program is separate from any other similar programs ad is not associated with any County run programs. They receive United Way funding and donations but no government funding. This program does not have any income criteria for their clients. They may receive meals on a long-term or short-term basis. Part of Meals on Wheels’ goal is to promote the program more actively to senior housing centers and to long-term care and rehab facilities.

Announcements: John Fischer informed us that the Golf Tournament is progressing well with 20 foursomes signed up so far.*Dave Lawer passed around a sign-up sheet for the Market Street Festival. There are three opportunities to help: 1) purchase some of the ingredients; 2) sign-up to prepare the ham BBQ on 9/22, and/or 3) sign-up to work at the festival on 9/24.

International Moment: Ken Miller spoke about the 5 Rotary Exchange students he and Dawn have hosted. He promoted hosting an incoming student. He suggested encouraging an outgoing student and he mentioned that we’ll all have opportunities to assist with an incoming foreign student who will be her for four months.

Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines as follows: John F and Tom G – birthdays, John F for golf volunteer, Tom G for missed meetings and cousins who’ve aged 50  years, Dave L., Bob S., Melissa L., Joyce A, Tom G and Charlie M for our guests and volunteers (I lost track for a few minutes), Dave for a black belt, John R for his son’s weekend pass and his wife’s flight for grand-parents’ day, and finally John S for Red Sox and a Tennessee vacation.

Future Programs:

Sept. 22 – Speaker will be Makenzie Stover, Selinsgrove Borough Recreation Coordinator, host is John Stokinger,  Bob Fogle is the greeter.  SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 29 – Club Assembly, Mary Peterhaensel presiding. Tom Gates is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Oct. 6 – Tent – SVL, Mike Flock is the host. Earl Ferster is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays:   September  23 – Don Summers, 27 – Ken Miller.

Quotation:   “America is the richest country in the world. And yet tonight, thousands of your neighbors will go to bed hungry. It may be your child’s schoolmate who is undernourished and has difficulty learning on an empty stomach. Or it could be a co-worker, a working mother whose low-wage job doesn’t make ends meet. Perhaps it’s an elderly neighbor who has to make a decision whether to delay filling a prescription or buying groceries. The faces of hunger are a broad as the faces of America.”  David Nasby, General Mills

    Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 9                              President – Mary Peterhaensel         Guest Editor – Jared Roush

Next Meeting: September 8, 2016 – Ricki Stingfellow will speak about the Meals on Wheels program. Host is Tom Gates. Greeter is Hal Dunkelberger. John Stokinger will serve as Guest Editor.  SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

September 1, 2016:  Twenty-three Rotarians were present to hear Ken Miller’s guest speaker, John Zechman, Snyder County Sheriff. Mr. Zechman was elected as SC Sheriff in November of 2015 and tarted as full time Sheriff January 2016. He is a graduate of the Sheriff’s Academy at Penn State. Mr. Zechman’ office currently has 6 full-time deputies and 6 part-time deputies. Among items for which the Sheriff’s department is responsible: Courthouse security, prisoner transport, serving sheriff’s warrants and issuing firearm licenses and precious metals licenses. Since in office, Sheriff Zechman is most proud of the updated equipment for the sheriff and deputies to wear, website/social media presence and obtaining digital tablets for the patrol cars. Sheriff Zechman is also working on bringing a K-9 unit to the department. More information about Sheriff Zechman’s department or the fundraising efforts for the K-9 program can be found at snydercounty.org.

Announcements: Golf Tournament (24^th annual) is scheduled for 9/12/16 with proceeds benefiting the SACF and The Selinsgrove REC. John Fischer announced that sponsors and players are being sought and her circulated a signup sheet for volunteers to work that day.*4^th quarter bills have been distributed by John Fischer – payment due by end of Aug.**Dave Lawer spoke about Market Street Festival, we will make and sell ham barbeque again.***Golf Ball drop is scheduled for 10/15 and all will be asked to sell tickets soon.

International Update: Bob Soper provided a hand=out and spoke about the Rotarians’s fight against Polio.

Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines as follows: Cheryl Stumpf (had to leave early), Art Bowen (swimming at Marv’s house, family visits); John Fischer (back on the Rotary Board); Dave Lawer (speaker, Bob Soper’s work); Chad Cohrs (new school year, sports teams); Mike Flock (beehive transport); Mike Piecuch (missing a meeting, Snyder County Night Out); Carol Handlan (missing a meeting, SU Students weeding downtown); Joyce Anderson (speaker); John Reed (speaker, sheriff’s duties and thank you to the Sheriff’s department); Sarah Maneval (Kids back to school, kids football & cheerleading); Toby Skinner (son home visiting, Kelly Feiler’s appointment at REC, Carol Handlan’s commitment of watering plants downtown); Bob Soper (speaker); Jerry Rhoads (visiting son and fresh lobsters); Ken Miller (speaker and upcoming hunting season); Earl Ferster (speaker and +$15 goal).

Future Programs:

Sept. 15 – Official visit by the District Governor, Richard Drucker. All members are urged to be present. A Board of Directors meeting precedes regular meeting at 10:45 a.m.  Mike Flock is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 22 – Speaker will be Makenzie Stover, Selinsgrove Borough Recreation Coordinator, host is John Stokinger,  Bob Fogle is the greeter.  SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 29 – Club Assembly, Mary Peterhaensel presiding. Tom Gates is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Oct. 6 – Tent – SVL, Mike Flock is the host. Earl Ferster is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays:   September 3 – Tom Gates, 4 – John Fischer, 23 – Don Summers, 27 – Ken Miller.

Quotation:   “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”  Abraham Lincoln

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 8                                       President – Mary Peterhaensel                           Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: September 1, 2016 – John Zechman, Snyder County Sheriff, is the speaker. Ken Miller is the host. Tom Gates is the greeter. Jared Roush is the Substitute Editor. An 11 a.m. board meeting precedes regular meeting. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Aug. 25, 2016: Twenty-five Rotarians were present for Jennifer Johnston’s presentation about programing at Selinsgrove’s Rudy Gelnett Memorial Library. Charlie McCuen was the host, Mike Damiano was the greeter. Jennifer who has been employed at the library since 2008, is obviously delighted with the range of programs and services that can now be offered in the renovated facility. Statewide, libraries are thinking of themselves as community centers, and they provide programs from new mothers and babies to senior citizens, with increasing emphasis on after school programs, and working with “tweens” to encourage communication and literacy. A new program through a statewide effort is “cruise into kindergarten” which is designed to increase radiness for school for those who have not attend a pre-school program. Food for Thought, Mai-Jung, and soon, scrabble, are part of the adult program. Charlie is the only male member of the Friends of the Library board. This is a group that is a major fund raising source, sponsoring things like the Art and Wine Evening (10/1/16), Tree Fest, book sales, etc. There is much to be proud of about the Library and its role in the community.
Announcements: Golf Tournament (24th annual) is scheduled for 9/12/16 with proceeds benefiting the SACF and The Selinsgrove REC. John Fischer announced that sponsors and players are being sought and her circulated a signup sheet for volunteers to work that day.*4th quarter bills have been distributed by John Fischer – payment due by end of Aug.**Dave Lawer spoke about Market Street Festival, we will make and sell ham barbeque again.***Golf Ball drop is scheduled for 10/15 and all will be asked to sell tickets soon.

Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines as follows: himself (Snyder Ct. Night Out and 1000 hotdogs when 5000 in attendance); John Fischer (visit with exchange students in Holland and Sweden, another one coming to visit for 6 weeks with help needed from Spanish speakers); Dave Lawer (start of school, christening of Christopher David); Bill Clrk (58th wedding anniversary yesterday); Art Bowen (kids and animals); Mike Flock (Night Out success and Mike Piecuch’s work); Pat Pinkowski (puppy sitting for a Golden Doodle); Dan Mahoney (son to school in FL and visit with grand); Charlie McCuen (speaker and Sharon’s Art Show success at WITF); Mary Peterhaensel (daughter’s 45th birthday); Mike Damiano (Dan M, vacation and daughter’s grad school start); Konrad Kempfe (speaker); Sarah Manaval (speakers and kids back at school); John Stokinger (RF benefactor); Joyce Anderson (all the grands back in school); Jerry Rhoades (back from Cape Cod); and Earl Ferster (speaker and +15).

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Future Programs:

Sept. 8 – Ricki Stringfellow will speak about the Meals on Wheels program, Tom Gates is the host. Greeter is Hal Dunkelberger. Substitute Editor is John Stokinger. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 15 – Official visit by the District Governor, Richard Drucker. All members are urged to be present. A Board of Directors meeting precedes regular meeting at 10:45 a.m. Mike Flock is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 22 – Speaker will be Makenzie Stover, Selinsgrove Borough Recreation Coordinator, host is John Stokinger, greeter is Bob Fogle SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 29 – Club Assembly, Mary Peterhaensel presiding. Tom Gates is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Oct. 6 – Tent – SVL, Mike Flock is the host. Earl Ferster is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays: August 29 – Jay Lemons. September 3 – Tom Gates, 4 – John Fischer, 23 – Don Summers, 27 – Ken Miller.

Quotation: “Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work.” Ann Landers

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 7                                 President – Mary Peterhaensel                      Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: August 25, 2016 – Jennifer Johnston, Librarian at the Selinsgrove Gelnett Library, is the speaker. Charlie McCuen is the host. Mike Damiano is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Aug. 18, 2016: Twenty-two Rotarians and the speaker and his guest (Dave Malone) were present as Art Lieberman of MCPS, spoke about the business of credit card processing. Brian Neitz was the host, Chad Cohrs was the greeter. Art’s business includes credit purchases for 600 camp grounds as well as numerous local businesses. He has run his business out of New Berlin for the past 16 years as Merchant’s Choice. It was interesting to learn the history of the development of credit cards (with magnetic strips that are “fixed” and provide ones name, address, SSN, credit card number and is responsible for about 8 billion in fraud annually in the USA). The idea of the Eurochip is that it changes after each transaction and, especially once the pin is fully implemented, will prevent current forms of fraud. Art is also a motivational speaker and has been involved with Dale Carnegie program which urges one to “think outside the box.”

Announcements: Golf Tournament (24^th annual) is scheduled for 9/12/16 with proceeds benefiting the SACF and The Selinsgrove REC. Dave Betz circulated a signup sheet for volunteers to work that day.*4^th quarter bills have been distributed by John Fischer – payment due by end of Aug.**Dave Lawer will be providing an “international minute” at meetings and urges that the members consider contributions to the RI Foundation.***Volunteers needed to “person” the popcorn machine and provide a Rotary presence at Snyder County’s Night Out on August 23 at East Snyder park.****Art Bowen spoke about the “host calendar” that has been distributed and urges members to pay attention to when they are scheduled and to provide information about programs to Dottie for the newsletter. Art also has suggestions about speakers if host has difficulty identifying a program. Also, Golf Ball drop is scheduled for 10/15 and all will be asked to sell tickets soon.

Sargent at arms: Marv Rudnitsky collected happy fines as follows: Happy Birthday to Earl Ferster (and +15 at the end and birth of twin great grands – a boy and a girl) and Konrad Kempfe); himself (50^th anniversary party by daughters and nostalgic “honeymoon” trip); Pat Pinkowskie (back, all her grandchildren in school); Brian Neitz (speaker and his guest); Dave Lawer (speaker and birthday boys); Bill Clark (kids visits); Aart Bowen (Bethany Beach trip, next round of visits); Dave Betz (vacation); Chad Cohrs (20 new teachers, school starting, leaving early); Charlie McCuen (Montreal trip, VA beach trip next, Sharon’s WITF art show opening); Ken Miller (granddaughters and cabin visit); Joyce Anderson (guests); Bob Soper (Sunbury Art Show); and Art Lieberman (his 76^th bd yesterday, kids coming to celebrate).

Future Programs:

Sept. 1 – Speaker is John Zechman, Snyder County Sheriff. Ken Miller is the host, Earl Ferster, greeter. Substitute Editor Jared Roush. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 8 – Ricki Stringfellow will speak about the Meals on Wheels program, Tom Gates is the host. Greeter is Hal Dunkelberger.  Substitute Editor is John Stokinger. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 15 – Official visit by the District Governor, Richard Drucker. All members are urged to be present. A Board of Directors meeting precedes regular meeting at 10:45 a.m.  Mike Flock is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 22 – TBA, host is John Stokinger, greeter is Bob Fogle SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays:  August 29 – Jay Lemons. September 3 – Tom Gates, 4 – John Fischer, 23 – Don Summers, 27 – Ken Miller.

Quotation:   “It is with trifles, and when he is off guard, that a man best reveals his character.”  Arthur Schopenhauer

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 6                                   President – Mary Peterhaensel                      Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: August 18, 2016 – Art Lieberman of MCPS, will speak about credit card processing. Brian Neitz is the host. Chad Cohrs is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Aug. 11, 2016: Catherine Lucci, our “returned” Rotary Exchange Student, spoke about her year in Taiwan and her future plans. Mike Flock introduced Catherine (noting that the Club first met Catherine when she participated in and one the first Four Way Speech contest) and Mike Piecuch was the host. Joyce Anderson was the greeter. Catherine had prepared a video presentation and shared information about the food of the country (including a cricket), its education system (almost year round and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and its festivals. A highlight for her among many, was meeting the President of Taiwan, its first woman President, and being on the TV news. Teaching English to 15 and 16 year olds, studying Mandarin Chinese, her three host families, the Rotary District, celebrating her 19^th birthday in Taiwan and learning to stick her finger in the cake, experiencing an earthquake and two typhoons, and 6 other exchange students from around the world, were all special experiences and Catherine has clearly made full use of the Rotary Exchange program. Later this month she starts at the University of North Caroline, Chapel Hill to study business and Chinese on a full scholarship.

Announcements: Golf Tournament (24^th annual) is scheduled for 9/12/16 with proceeds benefiting the SACF and The Selinsgrove REC. Dan Mahoney circulated a signup sheet for volunteers to work that day.* President Mary congratulated all who were involved in the Summer SEALS Day Camp and its 10^th anniversary celebration.**4^th quarter bills have been distributed by John Fischer – payment due by end of Aug.***Dave Lawer reported for the Audit Committee that they had met and reviewed with Jared all of the records for the 2015-16 Rotary year and found all in good order. The members applauded Jared to thank him for his work as our Treasurer during the last several years. Jared noted that we raised $1774 in Happy Fines during the year.**** Dave Lawer has signed the Club up for the Market Street Festival booth, so more later.*****Mike Piecuch reminds every one of the movie on Rotary Field tonight, weather permitting and that he needs volunteers to “person” the popcorn machine and provide a Rotary presence at Snyder County’s Night Out on August 23 at East Snyder park.

Sargent at arms: John Stokinger collected happy fines as follows: himself (90 year old mom’s visit); Dave Lawer (proud of Catherine); Chad Cohrs (fall sports starts Monday, SSDC and the celebration); Dave Betz (son has earned his black belt); Brian Neitz (back); Bill Clark (welcome rain); Cheryl Stumpf (speaker and son joining her in a run); Mike Flock (SSDC and speaker); Mary Peterhaensel (speaker, 55^th class reunion); Dan Mahoney (loves the camper thank you cards); Sarah Manaval (SSDC celebration); Toby Skinner (SSDC); Charlie McCuen (speaker and Rotary golf team in 2^nd place); Bob Soper (speaker and SSDC); John Reed (vacationing with grandkids); Hal Dunkelberger (Olympic athletes); Carol Handlan (speaker and welcome rain); and Earl Ferster (speaker and +15).

Future Programs:

August 25 – Jennifer Johnston, Librarian, Selinsgrove Library, Charlie McCuen is the host, Mike Damiano is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 1 – TBA. Ken Miller is the host. Greeter is Earl Ferster. Substitute Editor is Jared Roush. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 8 – TBA, Tom Gates is the host. Greeter is Hal Dunkelberger.  Substitute Editor is John Stokinger. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 15 – Official visit by the District Governor, Richard Drucker. All members are urged to be present. A Board of Directors meeting precedes regular meeting at 10:45 a.m.  Mike Flock is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays:  August 15 – Earl Ferster, Konrad Kempfe; 29 – Jay Lemons. September 3 – Tom Gates, 4 – John Fischer, 23 – Don Summers, 27 – Ken Miller.

Quotation:   “To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first.”  William Shakespeare

Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 5                                   President – Mary Peterhaensel                      Editor – Dottie Anderson

Next Meeting: August 11, 2016 – Catherine Lucci will talk about her year as a Rotary Exchange Student in Taiwan and her future plans. Mike Piecuch is the host, Mike Flock will introduce Catherine. Joyce Anderson the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m. Board Meeting precedes this meeting at 11.

Aug. 4, 2016: What a wonderful evening at Rotary Field where Rotarians, partners, present and past campers, campers families, guests and donors numbering over 200 people, celebrated the 10^th anniversary of the Summer SEALS Day Camp. The Camp, a partnership with the Club, the Selinsgrove Area School District, Susquehanna University Education Department and the Selinsgrove Area Community Foundation, provides a six week summer program for selected rising 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th graders. A slide show by Mike Piecuch provided wonderful background, with music provided by Drew Kelly as guests gathered for the event. A special video done by Steve Paterson was well received and will be posted on the summer SEALS web site. Kendra Aucker, CEO/President of the Evangelical Community Hospital provided a wonderful keynote address. Michael Hayes, President of the Board, and Dottie Anderson, Secretary, thanks all who have been involved in the program during the 10 year period.  Rotarians Ken Miller, Tom Gates, Marv Rudnitsky and Dottie Anderson were involved in the development of the camp in 2007, and it is these discussions that led to the partnership with the University and the School District. Mike Flock and John Bickhart have annually done the camper trip to Flock Pond that is always a highlight for the campers. Called back from enjoying the bouncy house and the slushies, the campers were introduced and enjoyed sharing information about this summers’ units – Dinosaurs, weather, and the Olympics – showing the crafts that accompanied the units and talking about the field trips.  The 5^th graders received “graduation certificates” after a showing of Brittany Bunting Specht’s slide show featuring the camps activities.  Those of us on the camp board (Michael Hayes, Mike Piecuch, Mike Coyne, Toby Skinner, Patti Miller, Marty Blessing, George Cravitz, and David McLaughlin) is so grateful for all of the event sponsors and effort by committee member for the event in making it happen.  Susquehanna staff Liz Grove and Brenda Mull were essential in making the event a success.  Saying thank you to all for their support, both for the event and over the years could take a book!  Our goal for the evening was to acquaint a wider community group with the nature of the program and its successes and challenges – goal accomplished!

Announcements: Golf Tournament (24^th annual) is scheduled for 9/12/16 with proceeds benefiting the SACF and The Selinsgrove REC.*One Summit is scheduled for Aug 6 in State College, with the grants portion occurring from 1:30 to 3. We need three members to attend in order to be eligible to apply for RI and District grants this Rotary year**4^th quarter bills have been distributed by John Fischer – payment due by end of Aug.

Future Programs:

August 18 – Art Lieberman, of MCPS, will speak about credit card processing, Brian Neitz is the host, Chad Cohrs is the greeter, SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

August 25 – Tentative – Jennifer Johnston, Children’s Librarian, Charlie McCuen is the host, Mike Damiano is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 1 – TBA. Ken Miller is the host. Greeter is Earl Ferster. Substitute Editor is Jared Roush. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 8 – TBA, Tom Gates is the host. Greeter is Hal Dunkelberger.  Substitute Editor is John Stokinger. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays:  August 15 – Earl Ferster, Konrad Kempfe; 29 – Jay Lemons. September 3 – Tom Gates, 4 – John Fischer, 23 – Don Summers, 27 – Ken Miller.

Quotation:   “The future is not in the hands of fate, but in ours.”  Jules Jusserano

     Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club

Rotary Serving Humanity

Vol. 89, No. 1                                   President – Mary Peterhaensel                      Editor – Dottie Anderson

July 7 – no meeting – Happy July 4^th week.

Next Meeting: July 14, 2016 – Looking forward in Rotary – A Club Assembly, Mary Peterhaensel presiding. Learn more about our Club’s plans for 2016-17. Board of Directors – remember that a board meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the SVCC on the 14th. Mary Peterhaensel presiding. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

June 30, 2016: Twenty-six Rotarians and guests ( including newly installed DG Dick Drucker), were in attendance for a program about the Down Syndrome Society of the Susquehanna Valley presented by Jamie (President) and Steve Hill. John Fischer was the host and Jared Roush was the greeter. This was both an inspiring and informative program in which Steve shared their experience with the birth of their son Eric and learning he had Down Syndrome. They formed DSSSV in 2012 in order to assist parents in finding support and helping the children grow and develop. They are now an officially certified non-profit and sponsor Buddy Walk (held the 2^nd Saturday of Sept.) which includes a Chinese Auction and a fair as a fun way of raising money and awareness.  World Down Syndrome Day is 3/21 annually in recognition of the extra chromosome in the 21^st cell which is the cause of Down Syndrome. Check web site for additional information www.dsssu.com.

Announcements: Movie tonight at Rotary Field – The Minions.*Golf Tournament (24^th annual) is scheduled for 9/12/16 with proceeds benefiting the SACF and The Selinsgrove REC.**Hot Dog night at the Gazebo is July 19.***One Summit is scheduled for Aug 6 in State College, with the grants portion occurring from 1:30 to 3. We need three members to attend in order to be eligible to apply for RI and District grants this Rotary year.

Sargent at Arms:  Konrad Kempfe collected happy fines as follows: Happy Birthday Joyce Anderson (who also paid a happy fine in recognition of guests); Dave Betz (both sons all-star players); Charlie McCuen (9^th anniversary with Sharon); Mike Flock (leaving early and daughter’s visit); Tom Gates (family vacation in Myrtle Beach and his favorite holiday – July 4); Bill Clark (Calif. Daughter, Bethany Beach celebration); Bb Soper (week at cabin with family); Art Bowen (grandson’s July 4 bithday, friends visiting); Sarah Manaval (guests); Carol Handlan (guest, July 4^th plans, granddaughter and Knoebel’s visit); Jhn Fischer (speakers, Penn’s Tavern); Mary Peterhaense (more time with grandson after wrestling camp); DG Dick Drucker (Club members at his Installation and first time in Selinsgrove); Hal Dunkelberger (Clubs official anniversary); John Reed (back and appreciates sympathy expressed by Club on his father’s death); Jared Roush (last day as Treasurer); and Earl Ferster (+15 and appreciated rain).

Future Programs:

July 21 – Carol Handlan will give her classification/vocational talk and returning Exchange Student Catherine Lucci will talk about her year away and future plans. Joyce Anderson is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

July 28 – at the Intermediate School (off of 18^th street) to have lunch with the Summer SEALS Day Campers, 11:45 a.m.  Campers will be washing cars after Lunch with no fee charged (but donations welcome). Dottie Anderson is the host. Dave Betz is the greeter.

August 4 – Summer SEALS Day Camp 10^th anniversary celebration at Rotary Field – 5:30 to 8 p.m. Please RSVP to grove@susqu.edu or 570-372-4372 by July 28. See your individual invitation. As one of the three partners who make the Camp possible, Rotary members and guests are more than welcome to enjoy this fun evening with lots of food and entertainment.

August 11 – TBA, Art Bowen is the greeter. SVCC, 11:45 a.m.

Birthdays:  July 19 – Hal Dunkelberger and Jared Roush.  August 15 – Earl Ferster, Konrad Kempfe; 29 – Jay Lemons.

Quotation:  “Freedom and the dignity of the individual have been more available and assured here than in any other place on Earth.”   Ronald Reagan