HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEK Michael Hanes                SEP 27 Stephen Barnett              SEP 30 Steve Krempasky           OCT 4 Pattie Hindermyer          OCT 5

PROGRAM:
Louis J. Barletta is the mayor of Hazleton, Pennsylvania – a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans by a two-to-one margin. Born and raised in Hazleton, he left his family businesses to create his own company with his wife, Mary Grace, building one of the largest companies of its type in the country. They are the parents of four daughters, Kelly, April, Lindsey, and Grace. Lou Barletta was elected to Hazleton City Council in 1998, and became mayor in 2000.

He inherited a massive budget shortfall, and was able to turn the city of Hazleton around with tough prudent financial decisions, earning statewide praise and recognition. He now leads Hazleton through one of the most impressive revitalizations in regional history. In September, 2004, Mayor Barletta was appointed by the White House to serve as a member of the United Nation Advisory Committee of Local Authorities representing the United States of America. In February, 2006, Mayor Barletta was appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities Legislative Committee. Also in February, 2006, Mayor Barletta was appointed to serve as an Advisory Committee Member on the Republican National Committee Chairman’s Advisory Committee on Catholic Outreach. Mayor Barletta is on the National Board of Advisors of the Federation for American Immigration Reform. He also is a Board Member of the Northeast District of the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS / MEETING LOCATIONS:  

• Sep 24              Lou Barletta, Mayor of Hazelton
  Hilton                “Illegal Immigration as it has impacted him and his community”
• Oct 1                 Ted Kleisner, CEO Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Co.
  Hilton
• Oct 8                 NO MEETING
• Oct 15              Stuart Malina, Conductor- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
  Hilton

For complete programming go to our website: hbgrotary.org and click on calendar.
September is New Generations Month

NEWS AND NOTES:

• HABITAT for HUMANITY - Sign up for Saturday, October 13th
  100 N. 13th St., Harrisburg (corner of Walnut and 13th).
  
  
• Rotary International United Nations Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 3 for $35.  A bus will leave from Queensgate (York) at 5:00AM for presentations and panel discussions addressing key humanitarian issues. An optional tour of the UN is available for $13. Contact Linda for forms.
  
  
• SAVE THE DATE:  11th Annual Apple Harvest Pancake Breakfast When:  October 27th
  Where:  John Harris High School
  TIME:  8am- Noon
  Please sign up to volunteer, bring an auction item, take a placemat ad and/or sell tickets. 
  TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 24th !
  SEE YOU THERE!
  Karen Paris and Jacqueline Bedard, Co-Chairs
  
  
• YOUTH EXCHANGE INFO
  The Rotary Club of Harrisburg is sponsoring Ange Sauvage from Lyon , France. Ange is attending Susquehanna Township High School. The Youth Exchange Committee will be interviewing host families (they do not need to be Rotarians) in Susquehanna Township. Ange will stay with 3 host families during the school year. He will stay with each family about 3 months. Host families are to treat him as you would your own child. Ange will receive an allowance from the Club. If you are interested in hosting Ange or you know of someone else in Susquehanna Township who would want to host him, please contact Linda Freedenberg or Ron Guss ASAP.
  
  
• SUPPORT OUR  TROOPS PROJECT
  Donate $10 cash or check payable to the Harrisburg Rotary Foundation, in support of our 2007-08 goal to raise another $2,000 to assist the non-profit “Wounded Warrior Project” minister to the personal needs of our severely wounded troops who face long-term rehab in military hospitals.
  Your contribution is 100% tax deductible.
  
  For meeting cancellations due to inclement weather.... Tune to ABC27-TV
  or check your e-mail or call the Rotary office at 234-1208.

ATTENDANCE:

LAST ROTARY MEETING: 9/17/07 61%
Rotarians 79 Active Specials   12    Guests  6      Visiting Rotarians  1 =  98

Minutes by Steve Baloga:
President Carrie brought the meeting to order at the Hilton as customary with singing, the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Dick Stewart.

Tom Bream introduced guests and visiting Rotarians.

Announcements and Committee Reports:
     Howard Ammons and Karen Paris gave an update on arrangements for the Pancake Breakfast to be held October 27 at John Harris High School. Members are encouraged to sign up to volunteer, buy a T-shirt, donate and auction item, take a placemat ad and sell tickets. This is our Club’s main fundraiser for the year so everybody is encouraged to participate.

      President Carrie reminded everyone of our $1 Scooter’s fee, which is assessed on those leaving a meeting prior to the main program. Please deposit the fee with Linda on your way out. The money is donated to the Harrisburg Rotary Foundation.

      Fred Hartman informed everyone that our next Habitat for Humanity Workday Project is scheduled for October 13, 2007. Please see Fred or Linda to sign up.

Program:
    Bob Hostetter led our program on World Fellowship. With assistance from Bob Hall, Rich Moultrie, John Judson and Henry Funck, Bob described how and why he decided to go on a mission to the Dominican Republic to provide dental care at our clinic facility. Accompanied by pictures of the mission, he described the experience as “life changing” and encouraged all members to get involved. Similarly, Bob, Rich and Henry described why they have gotten involved and the great satisfaction they get from helping such wonderful people as those in the Dominican Republic.

The next trip is scheduled for October 27, 2007 through November 3, 2007.

Next week at the Hilton with the Mayor of Hazelton.

Please support our Officers and Board by serving our club and our community as we begin our new Rotary year!