Ambler Rotary Wheel 2010-2011

The Rotary Club of Ambler

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

Chartered December 11, 1925     “Service Above Self”    Club Number 5416

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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

Assistant District Governor, Area 9, Gar Webb, Harleysville

Ambler Rotary President, Maria Kim

Volume 86, Edition 7                                                                  August 18, 2010

August is Membership and Extension Month

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Publisher – Eric Faddis

Editor – Leslie Heffernen

AUGUST 18TH  MEETING:   

·       Past President Joan Coleman opened today’s meeting, substituting for 2nd V.P. Bruce Braunewell who was fighting traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway.  Bruce was filling in for President Maria who is in the final hours of the Rotaplast mission to Colombia. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and sang “America the Beautiful” with Lamont Satterly filling in for Donna Buckley at the piano. Paula Kadel read a “Perspective Prayer.”

·       Vice President Bruce thanked those who helped with today’s set up and take down; Joan Coleman, Lamont Satterly, Bob King and Paula Kadel.

·       Reminder – next week’s meeting will be our annual picnic at the Bhakta Home beginning at 4:30 P.M.  Please do not show up at the William Penn Inn at noon expecting to eat lunch. See the note that follows.

·       Thank you to all of the Rotarians who sent in your annual dues.  If you have not done so, please send your check for $145.00 payable to Rotary Club of Ambler to our treasurer, Leslie K. Heffernen, at P.O. Box 773, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

Dates to Remember

August 25th – “International” Picnic at Arvind Bhakta’s home, 1409 Grasshopper Lane in Gwynedd Valley beginning around 4:30 P.M.  We will have an international dinner with beverages of our choice (sodas, beer and wine).  It is anticipated that the cost will be in the $20 range for adults and $10 for youth.  Volunteers are needed to assist in planning and implementation of the picnic.  Please call Bob to offer your assistance.  The picnic is our weekly meeting.  If you have not paid by now, do not forget to bring a check with you to the picnic.

·         August 26th - Reading Phillies Strike Out for Hunger in Reading.

·         President Maria has three volunteers to be guest bartenders on September 22nd beginning at 5:30 P.M.at the Shanachie Irish Pub and Restaurant in Ambler. This helps raise money and recruit new members. 

·         The District Leadership Institute will be held on September 25th.  Those in a leadership position in our club are urged to attend.  See President Maria for further information.

·         The Ambler Oktoberfest will be held on October 2nd with the 3rd being the rain date.  We will be setting up and displaying a ShelterBox.  We need assistance with set-up/take-down, etc.

·         The District 7430 Golf Outing will be held on October 18th at Silver Creek GC in Hellertown.  President Maria has donated the trophies for this event.  See Tom Murphy to register.

·         The District Foundation Workshop will be held on October 23rd at the Best Western in Towamencin.  See President Maria if you are interested in attending.

·         Rotary International U.N. Day will be held on Nov.6th.  Because there will be limited seating this year (700 people), reservations are required.  You may register on-line at www.rotary.org.

VISITORS / GUESTS:

·         Karyn Koerwer, who will be inducted next week at the club picnic, was, once again, a guest of Bruce Braunewell.

·         Assistant District Governor, Gar Webb and Debbie Webb who are both members of the Harleysville Rotary Club.

·         Alexandra End, our Outbound Exchange Student, who will be traveling to Istanbul, Turkey, was a guest of the Club.

·         Paul Kelly was a guest of Bruce Braunewell.

COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION (HAPPY DOLLARS):

·         Eric Faddis read an Instant message from President Maria in who is in Colombia, reporting that they are working hard and finishing their work tomorrow.  He also announced that we now have a Rotary Club of Ambler Facebook page.  This page is designed so that each member can indicate that you “Like” this site and you will then have full rights and privileges.  We have started this project to allow members to communicate with other members regarding meetings, committee meetings, special events, etc.  Jody Richwagen, our web master has inserted a link our web site home page just below where you log-in to view our membership directory.  Simply click on that link and you will travel to the Facebook home page.

·         Dr. Jack Gomberg read a thank you letter from Mark who was one of our Camp Neidig campers.  Mark, who is a rising Sr. at Upper Dublin, expressed his desire to assist our club in any way possible.  Jack asked for ideas.  Several in the audience suggested helping us during the Oktoberfest or the Holiday Parade.

·         Bob Adams announced that the Wissahickon Valley Watershed completed the final stepping stone across the Wissahickon at Germantown Academy and that the WVWS received a federal grant.

·         Lamont Satterly said that he saw a large sign hanging on a house that said, “I Am Sorry!”  Since he is in the process of writing an article about the sign, Lamont wanted to conduct a non-scientific survey and asked us was that sign written by a male or female.  By show of hands, “male” carried the day.

·         Bill McAuliffe was happy to report that Mary was home after 20 days with two new knees.  Congratulations Mary.  Now you’ll be able to kick Bill (you know where) again.

·         Bruce Braunewell announced that he and Liz just celebrated their 20th anniversary.  He also announced that Peggy Lightkep was home from the hospital and doing well.

OUTBOUND EXCHANGE STUDENT:

The second of three Outbound Exchange Students, Alexandra End from Upper Dublin H.S. was our special guest today.  Alexandra will spend next year studying in Istanbul, Turkey. She will be leaving on August 25.

PROGRAM: 

Past District Governor, Ron Smith used his PowerPoint presentation to give us an overview of the Rotary Foundation.  Selected slides from his presentation follow:

   

   

   

   

   

  

   

THE GRAND CLUB:  We had the sixth of ten weekly drawing.

Alexandra End assists Walt West and Bruce Braunewell

The winners were:

·         $50 – Suzanne Ries

·         $50 – Tom Morrison

·         $100 – Anne Frank

50/50:

  

Karyn Koerwer was the winner of $14 and a white tee.  There were 50 whites and 1 red tee.  Next week’s jackpot will be at least $106.  Karyn will be inducted into the RCA at next week’s picnic.

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. 

8/25 – Club Picnic at the Bhakta’s Home.

9/1 – Tom Dalton, Larson Allen – Tax update

9/8 – Maria Kim, report on Rotaplast Mission to Colombia

9/15 – Jody Richwagen –"Internet Marketing: Web Sites & Beyond."

9/22 – Sean Griffin, Author

9/29 – Business Meeting

10/6 – Skip Urban – Fire Prevention

10/13 – Anne Dunnington, the Rotary Foundation

10/20 - Jerry Friedman - D7430 4-Way Test Speech Contest Committee

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

8/25                                         Club Picnic at Bhakta Home

9/1      Marinucci                   McGee                         McGonagle     McAuliffe / Miller

            Mayor

9/8      Morrison                     B. Myers                      R. Myers         Parkinson /Phillips

            Murphy         

STILL MORE OF – YOU THINK ENGLISH IS EASY?: 

·         We recite a play and play a recital.

·         We ship by truck and send cargo by ship.

·         We have noses that run and feet that smell.

·         How can a slim chance and a fat chance mean the same thing?

·         How can a wise man and wise guy be opposites?

·         How can your house burn up as it burns down?

·         You fill in a form by filling it out and an alarm goes off by going on?

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