Meets Noon Mondays at the Hilton
www.hbgrotary.org
Executive Director: Linda Freedenberg
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Telephone: 717-234-1208
Fax: 717-234-3234

January 4, 2010

Speaker: Dominican Republic Dental Clinic Update

Greeter: Jeff Boswell
Invocation:  Bridget Montgomery
Mini-Classification Talk: Frank Fischer
Club Singing:  Tom Arnoldi
Publications:   Dave Freet

PROGRAM: YOUR MISSION TO SAMANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: A young Temple University dentist joins our five Rotary ambassadors to share their thoughts and feelings regarding their recent mission to the Dominican Republic.

Corporate Member

Birthdays:
Karen Snider  JAN 4
Kathleen Howley  JAN 5
Jacqueline Jackson-DeGarcia JAN 6
John Cavanaugh  JAN 7

UPCOMING PROGRAMS / MEETING LOCATIONS:

• January 4 Dominican Republic Highlights
• 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.

NEWS AND NOTES:
•  CONDOLENCES: The Rotary Club extends condolences to the Everhart, Murray and Conners families on the loss of their father, Dr. Wilson C. Everart and to Don Alsedek and his family on the loss of his mother.
• Thanks to all who have given their $100 HRF contribution by December 30th.
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.

• 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 4th.

• 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.

ATTENDANCE:
LAST ROTARY MEETING:  12/14/09      60 %
Rotarians  78    Active Specials  12           Guests   17      Visiting Rotarians   0  = 107

Minutes by: Steve Baloga
This was an easy day to take minutes – in a nutshell we came, we ate, we listened to music and we left.

President Carolyn brought the meeting to order at the Hilton as customary with singing, the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation. Al Morrison provided piano accompaniment.

Dave Warren served double duty by introducing our guests and visiting Rotarians and conducting good news reporting.

Jeannette Archer-Simons gave a Rotary Minute on Rotary International Foundation’s clean water initiatives.

Bob Hostetter introduced our Holiday program featuring singing of the Harrisburg High School Tour Choir.

This was the last meeting for 2009. See you 1/4/10 for our next meeting.

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