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Executive Director: Linda Freedenberg Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Telephone: 717-234-1208
Fax: 717-234-3234

March 14, 2011

Speakers: Rich Bowra, Andrea Black and Christina Lauver, Dauphin County Library
Topic: HAVE YOU BEEN TO YOUR LIBRARY LATELY?: You Won't Believe It!"

Greeter:  Steve Feinour
Invocation:  Al Schmidt
Club Singing: Tom Arnoldi
Publications:  Andy Rebuck

Corporate Member

BIRTHDAYS
Andy Hetrick    MAR 14
Doug Pieper      MAR 15
Mark Stone       MAR 16
John Sutliff       MAR 16
Christopher Markley MAR 19
Anne Aufiero    MAR 20

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
at the Hilton

MAR 21  Ralph Vartan

MAR 28

APR 4     NO REGULAR ROTARY MEETING
Strategic Planning Event
8AM-Noon at Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce

APR 11     NO REGULAR ROTARY MEETING
Rotary/Red Cross Blood Drive 10-2 at Hilton

For complete programming go to our website: www.hbgrotary.org
and click on calendar.
For meeting cancelations:
Check your e-mail or call the
Rotary office at 234-1208.

PROGRAM: Rich Bowra - DCLS Executive Director

Andrea Black – Library Manager
Andrea Black is the library manager at the Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library in uptown Harrisburg.  She has worked in public libraries in Memphis, Tennessee and throughout central Pennsylvania, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a Master of Library Science (MLIS) degree from the University of Pittsburgh.  Andrea is a downtown Harrisburg resident and is active in the Pennsylvania Library Association and the Harrisburg Young Professionals.  In her free time, she enjoys running, cooking, and photography.

Christina Lauver started at Dauphin County Library System in 1992 as the part-time Graphic Artist after graduating from Drexel University. She left the system in 1996 to move to Northeastern PA and concentrate on developing her Marketing and Graphic Design business Peacock Graphics, which is still in existence. In 2002 Christina started back at Dauphin County Library System as the Promotional Coordinator, heading up all in-house Print Shop activity. Currently she is responsible for managing the production of all library promotional materials and the development and distribution of public relations and promotional information. Christina writes all Dauphin County Library System news releases and oversees the design and maintenance of the library system website. In 2004 she returned to school at Eastern University seeking a Masters degree in Nonprofit Management, which she ultimately earned in January of 2006. In 2010 Christina worked closely with Pavone and other DCLS staff members to develop a new brand that DCLS launched to the public on January 18, 2011.

NEWS AND NOTES:
• Nominating Committee Presents the 2011-13 Slate of Officers and Directors.  The vote will be taken at the Annual Meeting on March 28th.
President:  Bob Saline
President-elect: Una Martone
Vice President:  Karen Snider
Imm. Past President:  John Judson
Secretary:  Carolyn Dumaresq
Treasurer:  Bill Boles
Sergeant-at-Arms:  Richard Utley

Sandy Beck    ’12                   Dave Freet       ‘13
Caryn Carr     ’12                   Kent Frese        ‘13
Lisa Lewis     ’12                  Tom Peluso      ‘13
Andy Rebuck ’12                   Robin Scaer      ’13

• BYLAWS of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg
Vote to Amend by the Members at the Annual Meeting, March 28, 2011
ARTICLE I Governance
Sec. 1.  Board of Directors.  The governing body of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg (hereinafter referred to as “Club”) Club shall be the Board of Directors, elected in accordance with Article II of these Bylaws.  The Board of Directors shall consist of fifteen (15) sixteen (16) Directors comprised of the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Immediate Past-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, Robert D. Hanson Rotary Excellence Awardee, and eight (8) other members, elected in accordance with these Bylaws

• Congratulations to Mike and Nikki Benkovic on the birth of their son, Brady.

• Our Club will match your contribution to the Rotary International Foundation.  Speed your way to your Paul Harris Fellowship. Matching funds available until March 21.

• The Community Service Award Committee requests that you submit the name of a fellow Rotarian that you feel deserves to be the 2011 Community Service Award recipient. This is the award made entirely for performance of volunteer service to the community (not our Rotary Club). The nominee must be a member of our club for at least 3 years and cannot be the incumbent President or President-Elect. Nominee Form are on the information table.
• Thank you to the Rotarians who have contributed to HRF (as of 3/10).
If you haven’t paid yet, please see Linda today.

• YWCA Tribute to Women of Excellence March 23rd: Congratulations to Janice Black, Sally Klein and Lisa Lewis.

• Visit the PinnacleHealth Emergency Room with Deb Abel on March 21 at 11:00 AM before Rotary.

• RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE:  On April 11th our club is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Hilton.  There will be food but no regular Rotary meeting.  Should you sign up, you will receive attendance credit for another meeting.  To see if your are eligible to give blood, go to Red Cross Blood Donor eligibility site. http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements Appointments are in 15 minute slots.  Sign up today.

• Support the Troops: 37% have paid.  Please send in your $10 made payable to Harrisburg Rotary Foundation.  Linda will have list available for you to check if you have paid.

• Our Club will match your contribution to the Rotary International Foundation.  Speed your way to your Paul Harris Fellowship. Matching funds still available.

• DISTRICT NEWS:
The March Governor’s Newsletter is available on the District website at this link: http://www.rotary7390.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=6PTULsme00E%3d&tabid=113

ATTENDANCE: LAST ROTARY MEETING:   2/28/11      65  %
Rotarians   74            Active Specials    14        Guests   6         Visiting Rotarians  1 = 95

Minutes by Carrie W. Thomas:
President John Juson opened the meeting by introducing Joan Prescott, who gave a very inspiring invocation, followed by Doug Pieper’s leading the group in the singing of “America, The Beautiful.” After the Pledge of Allegiance, Club members enthusiastically greeted each other prior to finishing their lunch.

President John formally opened the business portion of the meeting at 12:30 PM, thanking pianist Norma Swain for the lovely music.

John Sutliff introduced visiting Rotarians and guests, including Sheldon Munn, a 47-year Rotarian, and the three special guests from District who were the program presentors, namely Past District Governor Chuck Cenkner, District Governor Will Kirkpatrick, and District-Governor-Elect Helen Redding.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
(A) Group- Study Exchange. David Morrison said that there will be an In-bound group-study party visiting our Club on May 2. He urged volunteers to come forward to join the committee, as he plans to step down after ten years and needs someone to take over the chairmanship.

(B) Youth Exchange. Caryn Carr is still seeking volunteers for Youth Exchange weekend on Saturday, March 19, for the after-noon and evening. Afternoon activities will include an IMAX movie, lunch and the parade. Evening activities will include dinner, and YMCA sports.

(C) Centennial Committee. Andy Rebuck said that there would be a committee meeting following today’s lunch meeting.

GOOD NEWS REPORTING. John Sutliff - Quite a few Rotarians had good news to share with their fellow members, including John Hickey, who proclaimed that his daughter is the current Student of the Month for the West Shore Rotary Club, and has received a full scholarship to Villanova University! Bob Saline’s son is being married in May; Chuck Cenkner and his wife will celebrate their 55th anniversary shortly; and Caryn Carr’s nephew has received a scholarship to Messiah University. David Morrison said that the incoming HACC President is a Rotarian; and Charlie McNutt and wife will celebrate their 49th anniversary this Thursday. Bridget Montgomery’s son in NYC received a promotion at his job, and he and his wife are expecting a baby.

PROGRAM.
President John announced that a large group of new Paul Harris Fellows would be proclaimed today, with Sergeant-at-Arms Richard Utley assisting in presenting them with their certificates and pins.

Current District Governor Will Kirkpatrick explained what the Rotary Foundation is, and described its many good causes worldwide. He thanked the Harrisburg Club for all the monies contributed over the years, and then introduced PDG Chuck Cenkner.

PDG Cenkner that that in these tumultuous times, much cannot be predicted. He quoted Thoreau in saying that “goodness is the only investment that never fails.” When we invest in the Rotary International Foundation, we are investing in good for all. The Foundation was founded in 1917 with a balance of $26.50. In 1947, when Paul Harris died, the Foundation balance topped $600,000. Thanks to donations totaling $228,000 made in memoriam at his death, the Foundation began to grow steadily. In the 1950’s it was decided to award Paul Harris Fellowships to those individuals who had contributed $1000. The goal of the Foundation is to promote understanding and peace worldwide. Paul Harris Fellowships were awarded to Mother Theresa and Pearl Bailey, for instance.

PDG Cenkner then named the group of Rotarians who were being awarded Paul Harris Fellowships today: Dave Bartoli, Nathan Bitner, Bob Chamberlin, Chuck Friedman, Betty Hungerford, Jeff Boswell, Bill Boles, Rich Bowra, David Morrison, Maria Persico, Barry Ramper, Andy Rebuck,

President John recognized the group as new Paul Harris Fellows, saying they were now part of the million+ group of Fellows throughout the world, including such illustrious individuals as Prince Charles, King Hussein of Jordan, Nelson Mandela, and the Pope!

PDG Cenkner went on to say that most Rotary International grants fund water and sanitation projects, economic and community development, education initiatives, mother and children health issues, and polio eradication. The majority of Rotary projects help children, and involve risk. At this point, Chuck Cenkner named Rotarians who would receive new Paul Harris pins in recognition of their steadfast contributions of time, talent, and funds. The following Rotarians received became a Paul Harris Fellow: Sandra Arnoldi, (wife of Tom Arnoldi), Dave Bartoli, Nathan Bitner, Bill Boles, Jeff Boswell, Rich Bowra, Bob Chamberlain, Harry Derrick, Lee Fortenberry, Chuck Friedman, John Griner, Tom Hooker, Betty Hungerford, Jack Huskin, Joe Metz, Dave Morrison, Rich Moultrie, Ira Packman, Maria Persico, Barry Ramper, Andy Rebuck, Jim Smeltzer and Craig Wisman.

Paul Harris Fellow +1:
Joe Bedard, Chris Cavanaugh, Wil Everhart , Dave Freet, Sally Klein, Charlie McNutt, Gib Parthemore
Henry Rhoads, Bill Robinson, Bob Saline, Mark Stone and John Sutliff.

Paul Harris Fellow +2:
Janice Black, Carolyn Dumaresq, Bob Hostetter, John Judson, Ron Katzman, Gerry Kohn, Karen Paris, Albert Schmidt and Greg Sutliff.

Paul Harris Fellow +3: Tom Arnoldi and Bob Craumer.

Paul Harris Fellow +4: Bill Murray.

PDG Cenkner thanked the Club again for members’ ongoing support, and their investment in the future of humanity.  He continued by noting that in 1957, the $1000 donation requirement was more major than in today’s economy. In 1957, for instance, average annual income was only $4050, and gas was only  $.23 per gallon. For those Rotarians who wish to contribute at a higher level than $1000, the Paul Harris Society was created.

PDG Cenkner thanked the Club on behalf of the Trustees of the Foundation and the children of the world.

President John presented the three District presenters with gifts from the Club, and announced there is no meeting next Monday.

OFFICERS:

DIRECTORS:

John P. Judson, M.D
Robert S. Saline              
Una Martone
Carolyn Dumaresq
Barry Ramper, II,              
William B. Boles
Richard Utley

President
President-Elect
Vice President
Immediate Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
Sergeant-at-Arms

Sandra Beck
Caryn J. Carr
John R. Detweiler
Kent E. Frese
Lisa Lewis
John J. McHenry
Andrew R/ Rebuck
Karen F. Snider