PROGRAM: Our speaker this week is considered to be one of Harrisburg's most significant black "grass roots" leaders.  Pete is a sophisticated organizer who is now looked upon as a critical player in addressing the horrendous issues of young black men who are shooting one another.

We have invited him to speak to us in order to broaden our understanding, bring us closer to street based dynamics which are playing havoc in parts of our greater Harrisburg and American urban society.

Most of us lack genuine understanding, most of us are troubled by this deathly phenomenon, and as Rotarians who are compelled to care and ask an essential question such as "what can we do?", Pete's remarks hopefully bring us closer to understanding.

William 'Pete' Washington is currently retired and the former Public Housing administrator and city planner. He has received numerous awards and recognition for community service.

NEWS AND NOTES:
• Badge Board have been re-alphabetized incorporating new members from 2008-09.

• OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to the family of Rotarian Nicholas Connolly who passed away on July 14th. He will be sadly missed by his fellow Rotarians.

• The Rotary Board regretfully accepts the resignation of the Anne Alsedek and Pattie Hindermyer.

• New Rosters will be available at the July 13th Rotary Meeting.  See Linda to get yours!  Additional Rosters are available at $3.  You can also go to our website, register as a member, and see the membership online.

• ROSTER UPDATES (and remember that the web roster is ALWAYS current): 
Chad Barger  ph#233-1694   Fax#370-6030
John Smither                                Messiah Village    665 Willow Way, Mechanicsburg, PA   17055
John Griner and Kirt Barden         P O Box 61798     Harrisburg, PA  17106

• MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  October 24th is the Annual Apple Harvest Pancake Breakfast.

• Public Relations Seminar -

• Join us in making the Byrnes Health Education Center Sparkle and shine! 515 South George Street, York  Thursday, August 27, 2009   5:00-9:00 P.M.

• Any committees hoping to have a matching grant funded by national/international should submit those ASAP as funds will be exhausted by end of July.

• Looking for Doubles Team tennis players. The District Doubles Tennis Tournament will be held on September 17th at Allenberry from 2:30-5:30 PM with dinner to follow.  Cost to players will be approximately $40 (which includes court time and dinner).  Please contact Linda if you are interested.

Minutes by: Steve Baloga
New Roster books and pins can be obtained from Linda.

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.

Terry Masch introduced our guests and visiting Rotarians.

Ron Guss announced that we are currently looking for host families for our in-coming exchange student from Germany who will be arriving in August. The hosts must reside in Susquehanna Township School District. Ron also gave a status report on our exchange student Paul.

President Carolyn announced that we are looking for volunteers to help clean up at the Byrnes Center on August 27 from 5 to 9 PM. We are also looking for doubles team tennis players for our District Tournament on September 17 at Allenberry from 2:30 to 5:30 PM. Please contact Linda if you are interested.

This year’s pancake breakfast fundraiser is scheduled for October 24, 2009 at Harrisburg High School. The first committee meeting will be held August 24.

Our program was a Club Assembly/Strategic Plan Report. President Carolyn led a presentation on our Vision for 2009-10, including our strategic plan goals, District goals and International goals. Past President Barry Ramper reviewed our club’s results from 2008-09. He also commented on our goal of sustaining a membership of 201 members. The 200 member level seems to be a plateau that we can’t sustain given the normal loss of members to resignations, etc. So our goal of 201 is actually a formidable challenge. Membership as of today July 13, 2009 is at 198. Kent Frese reviewed our recent club survey results revealing some interesting trends. The slides used for today’s presentation, including the survey results and our goals, are accessible by logging into our website or directly by using the following link http://www.hbgrotary.org/images/stories/2009-rotary-news/Rotary-Strategic-Plan-for-Membership-13jul09.pdf.

• William Pete Washington
  July 20, 2009 (12:00 PM)
  (Weekly Meetings)
  Young People Who Shoot One Another: The Cause and the Challenge
• Kevin Cogan
  July 27, 2009 (12:00 PM)
  (Weekly Meetings)
  Kevin Cogan will speak on the District water project at the Rotary meeting.
• Hanson Lunch
  July 28, 2009 (12:00 PM)
  (Committee Meetings)
  At TFEC.
• Mehdi Noorbaksh Ph.D., MBA, MHA Associate Professor of International Affairs Hbg University
  August 03, 2009 (12:00 PM)
  (Weekly Meetings)
  "Iran after the June Election"
• Rotary Board Meeting 10:30-Noon
  August 10, 2009 (6:30 AM)
  (Committee Meetings)
  Rotary Board Meeting 10:30-Noon at the Hilton.

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• Tutu says, ‘You and I are created for goodness’ Symposium attendees encouraged by keynote speaker
• Working as a family to meet Rotary's challenge Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, and Foundation alumni rally to end polio

ATTENDANCE

LAST ROTARY MEETING: 
7/13/09       64%
Rotarians   82    Active Specials   10           Guests    2     Visiting Rotarians   0  = 94 - Where are those other 100 members anyhow?

OFFICERS

Carolyn Dumaresq            President
,John P. Judson, M.D.       President-Elect
Robert S. Saline               Vice President
Barry Ramper, II,               Immediate Past President
Carrie N. Wissler Thomas Secretary
William B. Boles                 Treasurer
William M. Tillett                 Sergeant-at-Arms

DIRECTORS