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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

January 11, 2010

Speaker: Robert D. Hanson Rotary Excellence Award

Greeter: Patrick Amice
Invocation:  Wil Everhart
Mini-Classification Talk: Larry Gardner
Club Singing:  Howard Ammons
Publications:   Peter Henninger

Corporate Member

Birthdays:
Rich Curl  JAN 15
Bob Reitzel  JAN 17
Marie Lick  JAN 19
Joe Schmidt  JAN 22

UPCOMING PROGRAMS / MEETING LOCATIONS:

• January 11 Robert D. Hanson Rotary Excellence Award
• January 18  NO MEETING
• January 25 Dr. Mel Shiavelli, President and CEO Harrisburg University

For complete programming go to our website: hbgrotary.org and click on calendar.
For meeting cancellations due to inclement weather.... Tune to ABC27-TV or check your e-mail or call the Rotary office at 234-1208.

International News

• Nigeria the 2009 leader in progress toward ending polio

  Rotarians help the country achieve a strong turnaround
• Rotary coordinators to start in 2010

  Coordinators will serve as important source of inspiration, information, for clubs and districts
• Setting the pace for sustainable peace in Uganda

  Peace fellow experience inspires Opira to cofound Great Lakes Center for Conflict Resolution
• Historic Moments -- The Great Flood of 1913

  Rotary's first disaster relief effort
• Invite a UN speaker to your next district event

  Speakers bureau puts a world of expertise at Rotarians' disposal
• Your Voice, Your Solution for recruiting members

  How do you invite prospective members to a club meeting?
• The year in pictures

  See a gallery of our favorite images of 2009
• Top five reasons to support The Rotary Foundation

  Your contributions help advance world peace and alleviate human suffering
• Scoring an advance for science education in Estonia

  Foundation alumna helps coordinate tri-country grant project
• Historic Moments -- RI themes

  The making of an annual tradition

PROGRAM:
Bob Hanson was a role model for all and exemplifies the Rotary 4 Way test in his personal, professional and Rotary life.  We were indeed honored to have him as a member of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg and acknowledge his exemplary leadership in this manner.

The goal of this award is to build leadership, serve as incentive for all members of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg and acknowledge the dedicated Rotary service of Robert D. Hanson.

Criteria: Recipient exemplifies the Rotary 4-Way Test in his/her personal, professional and Rotary life. Recipient has positively affected the major objectives of the strategic plan through committee work, fundraising or fellowship.

The Robert D. Hanson Rotary Excellence Award goes to
Gib Parthemore. Gib has served our club well for the past 19 years.

NEWS AND NOTES:

• BOARD NOMINATIONS:  All members are eligible to be nominated as Director when they have served three (3) years in Rotary.  Please send your nominations to Linda or Barry Ramper, Chair of the Nominating Committee by January 8th.

• Anyone interested in more information about the 10-day Rotary/JCC Trip to Israel (www.rotaryjcctrip2israel.com) from Oct. 10 to 20, 2010, please contact York Rotarian Elliott Weinstein at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 848-6777x216 for specifics.

• THE ROTARIAN MAGAZINE - now that you've finished reading the last issue, consider taking it to the office waiting room, your dentist or doctor's office, or someplace where others would have the chance to read all about Rotary and the projects being done around the world. 
• YCDT:  SAVE THE DATE ~ January 12, 2010
Fellow Rotarians are asked to attend the YCDT Student Presentation on January 12 from 12:30-1:00 at the Harrisburg Regional Chamber, 3211 N. Front Street .  Students will reveal the community issue that they have selected to focus on with their fundraising and volunteer efforts.  Rotarians will be invited to financially support the students’ fundraising efforts by making a tax-deductible donation.  Most importantly, by attending this presentation, Rotarians are demonstrating to local students that they are part of a bigger community and by working together we can truly make an impact!  Space is limited, so please call or e-mail with your intentions to attend.  213-5022 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Those who are unable to attend should contact Jeannette Archer Simons or Una Martone for more information. 
DISTRICT NEWS:

• 1.  Check out the District Newsletter: www.hbgrotary.org
click on click on About Us
click on District 7390
click on District Happenings
click on Rotar- E Reporter
or  http://www.rotary7390.org/Portals/0/August%2009%20Newsletter.pdf

2. ROTARY DISTRICT 7390 /WGAL-TV 8 SIXTH       ANNUAL TEACHER IMPACT AWARDS nominations are now being accepted. The program will identify and honor teachers who have influenced students’ lives, both academically and personally. WGAL has posted the nomination form on the station’s web site (wgal.com) under the “Community Page” section. Nominations are also available through any Rotarian in the Lebanon, Lancaster, Dauphin, Adams, Cumberland, Perry and York County area. WGAL and Rotary are encouraging students, school administrators, PTOs, Alumni Associations, parents and anyone with first hand knowledge of an outstanding teacher to nominate him or her for this award. Recipients of the award will be profiled on future News 8 broadcasts in May, 2010. A Teacher Impact Awards recognition banquet is being planned for Monday, May 17, 2010.

3. ROTARY FOUNDAITON DINNER:  MARCH 6, 2010
4. DISTRICT CONFERENCE:  APRIL 22-25.  Sign up for a day!  Go to the website.

• Thanks to all who have given their $100 HRF contribution by January 6th.
It is not too late to contribute if your name is not on the list.   
Please let Linda know if you would like a receipt.

ATTENDANCE:
LAST ROTARY MEETING:  1/4/10      51 %
Rotarians  78    Active Specials  9           Guests   5      Visiting Rotarians   1  = 93

Minutes by: Dave Freet
President Carolyn initially opened our first meeting of the “New Year” at 12:15 PM. We ALL enjoyed the warm reception and welcoming music of Al Morrison prior to the opening of the meeting.

Our invocation was provided by Bridget Montgomery; singing led by Tom Arnoldi (Star Spangled Banner) followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and greeting of our fellow Rotarians.

Carolyn re-opened our meeting at 12:21 PM and invited Jeff Boswell to introduce visiting Rotarians along with guests attending our meeting.

Newer Rotarian Frank Fischer provided his Mini-Classification talk. Frank is in financial services.

Past President Carrie acknowledged fellow Rotarians “in-the-news.” Recognized were: Dr. Kohn, Betty Hungerford, Hasu Shah, and Pres. Carolyn/Andy Rebuck honoring Tom Johnson for his Service to the
Community award.

Bob Hostetter introduced the day’s program: “Mission To Samana Dominican Republic.” Fellow Rotarians on the trip were: Dr. John Judson accompanied by his wife; Bob Hall; Bob Hostetter; Rich Moultrie; Peggy Grove; and dentist from Temple University Dental program – Tony Montaro.

Bob Hall led the group in discussing this most recent trip. Help received from grants by Rotary International and our Club were instrumental in making this effort successful.

Rich Moultrie noted he became interested in Rotary and membership from a visit to our Rotary Club when Bob Hall & Bob Hostetter did a presentation on a trip to stop polio. He noted how appreciative the local people are for the help given (this was his 3rd trip) and how they “take care of the dental clinic” from year to year when not in use. Its presence is well known and observed dental hygiene has dramatically improved in this short time. Rotary’s efforts have provided help, which creates hope for these impoverished people.

Peggy Grove brought order from chaos, according to Bob Hostetter when he introduced her. She was dedicated to serving those in need. It was her 1st trip, but 3rd Rotary Mission. She helped schedule some 250 patients for dental clinic treatment. Rotary Foundation contributions helped to make a “real” difference.

Dr. John Judson noted he as visited this same clinic (previously a health clinic prior to more recently becoming a dental clinic as well). This trip demonstrated Rotary’s commitment has made a difference. In the Dominican, Rotary is a powerful force in providing water purification, in addition to health treatment and now dental health. He has appreciated seeing what has been accomplished in the recent five (5) years and the people of the village now have much improved health care.

Dr. Tony Montaro (the dentist from Temple University Dental School) spoke. He noted he couldn’t have served nearly as many folks in the dental clinic without the tremendous help from members of Harrisburg Rotary and their dedication. They treated more individuals than ever before. He appreciated the medical facilities available in the clinic, provided by

Rotary, to treat the local people. It has made a huge positive impact and he appreciates the opportunity to help the people of the Dominican Republic.

Bob Hostetter rapped up the comments. He noted this was his 4th visit to the Clinic. The work is demanding/uplifting/tiring/intense. For him, it is difficult to observe the over- whelming poverty and its impact on the young people trapped in the country’s poverty. Seeing the poverty changes those who go to serve and he encourages all to help by supporting the effort by making their contribution to the  “Rotary Foundation.” Bob thanked all in Harrisburg Rotary who support this effort and the positive assistance provided people in need!

You missed an inspiring meeting, if you were not in Attendance for our 1st meeting of 2010. Consider signing up to go on the next trip! You’ll be glad you did, and remember our motto – “Service above Self!”

OFFICERS:

DIRECTORS:

Carolyn Dumaresq           
John P. Judson, M.D.      
Robert S. Saline              
Barry Ramper, II,             
Carrie N. Wissler Thomas
William B. Boles                
William M. Tillett

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

Caryn J. Carr
John R. Detweiler
Kent E. Frese
John J. McHenry
Lawrence M. Means
Maria B. Persico
Andrew R/ Rebuck
Karen F. Snider