The Rotary Club of Ambler

P.O. Box 81, Ambler, PA 19002-0081

Chartered December 11, 1925     “Service Above Self”    Club Number 2166

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www.rotary.org – rotary international web site

www.rotarydistrict7430.org  – district web site

www.amblerrotary.org – our web site

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R.I. President, Ray Klinginsmith, Kirksville, MO, USA

District 7430 Governor, William E. Palmer, Allentown West

Ambler Rotary President, Maria Kim

Volume 86, Edition 1                                                                   July 7, 2010

Publisher – Eric Faddis

Editor – Leslie Heffernen

President Maria with RI President, Ray Klinginsmith

At the International Conference in Montreal

JULY 7TH MEETING:   

 

The first meeting of the Maria Kim Administration was opened with Maria asking us to silence our cell phones.  We sang “God Bless America” and Mary Reinoehl gave thanks for the opportunity to be in Rotary…

President Maria asked all the officers and Past President Joan to come forward to receive their respective officer’s pin.

Vice President Steve Bob Pribis, Past President Joan Coleman,

President Maria Kim Treasurer Leslie Heffernen,

Second Vice President Bruce Braunewell and Secretary Scott Stimson

Geff Ries and Tom Murphy had the opportunity to come forward to tell of their impression of the recently completed International conference of Rotary International

Geff spoke of the great number of projects that Rotary does that we never hear about.  Rotary now has a new meaning for Geff and he will attend every conference in the future that he is able to attend (he will miss next year’s conference in New Orleans as it is in conflict with the largest trade show that he attends every year).

Tom attended his 5^th conference and stated that he wanted to drink “Canada dry.”

There were over 16,000 in attendance from some 200 countries.  Also attending for the RCA were: Alain and Ethel DuPlat, Dan and Anne Ritter, Suzanne Ries, Bonnie Murphy and Maria Kim.  Accompanying Maria was Patty Smith from the Blue Bell Rotary Club.

Dates to remember:

·         July 17^th – Crab Fest.  See John Gerhard for details.

·         August 18^th – District Golf Outing at Center Valley CC

·         August 18^th - Phillies Strike out For Hunger at Citizens Bank Park.

·         August 25^th - Picnic at Arvind Bhakta’s home.

·         August 26^th - Reading Phillies Strike out For Hunger in Reading.

VISITORS / GUESTS:

·         Vince Dent was a guest of Steve Pribis.

·         Karyn Koerwer was a guest of Bruce Braunewell.

·         Paul Kelly was a guest of Bruce Braunewell.

·         Erica (Faddis) Heun was a guest of dad Eric Faddis.

COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION (HAPPY DOLLARS):

·         Dick Target will miss the next several meeting as he will be in KY designing corrugated boxes for shipping watermelons and cantaloupes.

·         Dick Booth (using his own money) said that last week he suffered from back problems and then he shot an 83 at Old York Road CC.  Dick probably didn’t over-swing as he normally does.

·          Pat McGee celebrated the 4^th weekend with his 14 grandchildren.

·         Mary Reinoehl reported that Peg Lightkep returned home from the hospital and is doing well.

·         Bill McAuliffe will be going to meet his 4^th great grandchild immediately after today’s meeting.

·         Bruce Braunewell reported that his six-foot three inch son, Stephen, successfully completed a solo round trip to Sea Isle City.

JULY BIRTHDAYS:

Present were Arvind Bhakta, Jack Gomberg and Paula Kadel

PROGRAM: 

Mike DeYeso, President and CEO of the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge was today’s inspirational speaker.  Rather than report bits and pieces of Mike’s talk, we’ve included information from their web site, www.freedomsfoundation.org.

Founded in 1949 as a non-profit education organization, Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge is dedicated to helping students, teachers and citizens gain a greater awareness and appreciation of the principles of a free and democratic society.

With the support of our national volunteer chapters, we present educational and awards programs to foster engaged citizenship, exploring civics, U.S. history, the American political process, student entrepreneurship, youth leadership, constitutional rights and the judicial process. Our purpose is to educate and inspire citizens of all ages, promote volunteerism, and encourage them to make a positive contribution in their communities.

Our mission:

• Educate our youth about the importance of leadership and responsible citizenship
• Promote the ideals and principles of a free society
• Recognize outstanding civic achievements
• Cultivate excellence in education
• Inspire tomorrow's leaders

All programs are held at our 85-acre campus adjacent to historic Valley Forge National Park, providing students with a unique "learning and living" experience.

50/50:

Jim Reis was the winner of $14 and a white tee.  Next week’s jackpot will be in excess of $1,378.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS: (Chair, Bruce Braunewell)

OK, who do you know that you can invite to speak to us?  Do you know any professional ball players, actors, or famous people?  Call Bruce Braunewell 215-588-8813(cell) and let him know about it.  Remember that our programs are a vital part of each weekly meeting. 

7/14 -   Kristen Lowe, USO

7/21 – Dr. Mark Legnola, Community Chiropractic Center

7/28 – Tom Dalton, Larson Allen – Tax update

8/4 -

8/11 - Patricia A. Moir, Executive Director, Suburban Transit Network, Inc.  - Healthcare Transportation.

8/18 -  PDG Ron Smith and the Rotary Foundation

8/25 – Sean Griffin – author; his current book is on betting in the NBA.

9/15 – Jody Richwagen –web hosting.

ASSIGNMENTS: (Chair, Elaine Hubing)

Remember that if you can't fulfill your service obligation, please provide a suitable substitute and call Elaine Hubing at 215-855-9172 to let her know or deal with…

Set-up                                    Invocation                 50/50                       Greeters

Take-Down

7/14    Schneider                    Satterly                       Snyder            `           Strasburg / Swansen

            Smith 

7/21    Timlin                         Waltz                          Warner           Weber / Frank

            Urban

7/28    Target                         Albright                      Bass                 Bhakta / Casimir

            Adams

8/4      Booth                          Dunnington                Ford                DuPlat / Fleisher

            Costa  

8/11    Geraldino                    Gerhard                      Graham          Jablokov / Jacoby

            Gessner

8/18    King                            Kadel                          Lightkep         Landis / Landis

            Kline  

8/25    Marinucci                   McGee                         McGonagle     McAuliffe / Miller

            Mayor

9/1      Morrison                     B. Myers                      R. Myers         Parkinson /Phillips

            Murphy         

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