Ambler Rotary Wheel

 

The Rotary Club of Ambler

 

www.rotary.org – rotary international web site

 

www.amblerrotary.org – our web site

 

www.rotarydistrict7430.org  – district web site

 

Vol. 81. Edition 43                                                                                      April 26, 2006

 

Change-Over will be held on June 21 at 6 P.M

 

APRIL 26 MEETING:

 

We opened today’s meeting under blue skies and mild temperatures with the Pledge to the Flag, singing of “God Bless America” (with Donna Buckley back at the piano) and Ray Miller gave a very brief prayer.  It was noticed that David Roberts was very happy to have Donna back tickling the ivories, and playing in his key.

 

President Tom thanked those who assisted in getting our weekly meeting under way, specifically, Ray for his brevity, Joan Coleman, Jim Caldwell, Arvind, pinch hitting for Mary Reinoehl (50/50), Bob Myers pinch hitting for Arvind (set-up), Dave Roberts and Eric Faddis (pinch hitting for Lamont) as greeters.  He also welcomed back Donna and Bob Williamson.

 

There will be a new feature coming soon, called “A Rotary Minute. “  It is suppose to allow us a minute to say something about Rotary or something like that.  We will have a posted schedule as we do for other assignments. 

 

Attempting to give us a taste of what to expect, President Tom began asking questions, i.e. “how many spokes are in the Rotary Wheel?”  As there is a Wheel in the “Four Way Test” banner hanging in the front of the room, everyone could see that there are six spokes.  President Tom insisted that there were only five.  Things have fallen apart before, but one must have been present to see the total loss of command of our fearless leader.  Perhaps King Tom might appear next week and do his best to repair the damage that was inflicted by President Tom.

 

President Tom trying to find the sixth spoke.

Only 9 more meetings and counting…

 

President Tom then told how Dick Booth just bought a new x-ray machine, which will allow a good view of his patient; they will no longer have to stand against a window with the sun shinning through…bada bing!

 

It was noted that seven Ambler Rotarians attended last week’s District Assembly at Montgomery Community College.

 

BOARD ACTION:

 

The Board of Directors had a short meeting after our luncheon and voted NOT to participate in the Monte Carlo Ball this coming year.  Pedro Geraldino and Ron Larson will head-up a committee to research and recommend an additional fund raising activity to replace the Ball.  If you would like to work with Pedro and Ron, let them know.  If you have a great idea for a fund raiser (good money maker and low maintenance), let them know

 

COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION:

 

  • Dick Booth, parting with a dollar, also thanked Ray Miller for including our military personnel in his prayer and suggested that we all wear something red each and every Friday as a way to recognize those that are serving in our military.
  • Donna Buckley placed $1 in the sculpture as a welcome back to Bob Williamson.
  • Joan Coleman chipped in $1 to recognize 36 musicians from Methacton High School whom she and her husband, Earl, recently chaperoned for a competition in Virginia Beach, VA.  She noted that Bill McAuliffe’s grandson won a first place in the competition.
  • Jim Caldwell deposited $2 in honor of the two new inbound exchange students (one from Brazil and one from Canada) who will so be arriving for a year’s stay in our community.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

  • The Wissahickon Water Shed is having their annual stream clean up this Saturday from 9:00-12:00.  If you are so moved, contact Greg Marinucci for further information.
  • The North Pennsmen Barbershop Chorus will be presenting their 45th annual Barbershop Harmony Show, “Moments to Remember” this Friday and Saturday at the Souderton Area High School.  Tickets are $10 for Senior’s and $14 for general admission.  See George Carey for further information or call 215-393-1940.
  • Group Study Exchange will be going outbound in September to South Africa. They are looking for young professional individuals between ages 25-40 who would like to travel to S. Africa for 5 weeks and have all travel expense paid by the District and hosting clubs.  Participants must be non Rotary professionals.  Applications must be submitted by 5/1.  See President Tom for further information.
  • Wordsworth and Wissahickon Interact Clubs will be conducting a tree planting session on Tuesday, May 2nd on Wissahickon Valley Water Shed property.  A $25 contribution will buy a tree which will be planted on the 2nd.  You may make your donation in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one.  Contact Steve Bass if you want to donate money. We will need about 3-4 volunteers to assist in driving Wissahickon Interactors.  Let Eric know if you would like to assist.
  • District 7430 will be conducting a Golf Clinic on May 24th at 3:00 P.M. at the Midland Golf Course.  See President Tom for further information.
  • The Artman Home Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, May 8th at North Hills Country Club.  The cost is $175.00 per person and includes lunch, golf, dinner and door prizes.  This is a scramble format, so get your foursome together and let Ron Larson know.  Ron may be reached at 215-643-0314 or by e-mail at: rlarson@LibertyLutheran.org
  • Remember, the District Conference to be held on Saturday June 3rd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Allentown, PA.  Full packages which include the full program, breakfast buffet, lunch buffet, memorial service, governor’s reception and banquet, evening entertainment and gift bag is priced at $178 per couple.  The district golf tournament will be held on Friday June 2nd at the Olde Homestead CC in New Tripoli, PA.  Total cost is only $75 and includes green fees, card, lunch, pot of gold.  See President Tom for further details
  • Liberty Lutheran Services invites you to the opening weekend of “The Lion King’ on Sunday June 11, 2006 – 1:00 P.M at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.  Tickets are only $35 and are on sale today.  Call 215-283-2404.
  • Ann Blasko will be chair of the annual golf outing on Change-over morning at the Sunnybrook country Club.  See Ann for details.  Rumors that Jim Kline will be required to turn in a valid handicap card.
  • President Tom asked that a reminder appear in this week’s publication:  Reminder!  Oh, no, here’s the point.  If you want to visit another club for fun or for a make-up and don’t know where and when clubs meet, follow these directions to locate a club:
    • At the top of this newsletter you will see: “www.rotarydistrict7430.org – district web site.”
    • Point your mouse to that and left click the mouse.
    • The District web site will open.
    • In the left hand column, find “Club Information” and under that “Club Meetings”.  Point your mouse and left click.
    • A list of all clubs in our district, meeting locations and meeting times will appear.
    • Take your pick and good luck…

 

GRAND CLUB UPDATE:

 

All tickets are distributed and not all of the money due has been turned in.  Please do your part and turn in Money to Walt, Bob the King or Bruce Braunewell,.  Look for Bob the King to bring the lucky drum and get the drawings started.

 

APRIL BIRTHDAYS:  

 

Happy Birthday to Cass Craig, Dave Lightkep and Steve Bass!

 

PROGRAM:

 

 

Garrett Rice, after a slow start, (failure of the Audio Visual equipment) made a quick recovery and crossed the finish line in top form while telling us about the Special Olympics, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County.  Garrett used “The Mission of Special Olympics” as his basic outline. 

“The Mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.”

 

 

50-50: the winner with the white tee and $12 was Jim Reis, who left early and entrusted his tickets to Dr. J. R., a.k.a. Dick Booth.

 

 

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UP-COMING PROGRAMS:  (Program Chair, Pat McGee)  

 

5-3 – Michele Berk, Esq. – “Things To Do Before It’s Too Late”

5-10 – TBA

5-17 – Yvette Palmer PDG, “The Rotary Foundation”

5-24 - TBA

 

ASSIGNMENTS: (Chair, Elaine Hubing) Remember that if you can't fulfill your service obligation, please provide a suitable substitute and call Elaine to let her know:

                       

                 Set-up/

                  Take-Down                     Prayer                         50/50               Greeters  

 

5-3 -    Smith                          Swansen                     Urban        Schneider & Strasburg

5-10 – W. West                      Albright                      Williams          Weir & Woodland

5-17 – Waltz                          Weber                                    Warner           Stranges & Irving

5-24 – Bhakta                                    Booth                          Bass                Zaffarano & Pribis

5-31 – Cox                              Carey                          Howard          Blasko & Blumenthal

6-7 – Costa                             C. Dager                      Deragon          Craig & S. Dager

6-14 – Faddis                         Douglass                     Geraldino        Fleisher & Howard

6-21 **************************Change-over******************************

6-28 – Gerhard                      Gessner                      Graham           Holteen & Hummel

 

 

AFTERTHOUGHT:

 

I hear ring-a-din, ring-a-ding.  Cell phones are still ringing. Give us a break…

GEF