Ambler Rotary Wheel 2006-2007

 

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. 82. Edition 26                                                                        December 27, 2006

(Correspondent – Eric Faddis)

(Editors – Steve Pribis and David Roberts)

 

PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE BEFORE ENTERING LUNCHEON

OR PLACE ON VIBRATE MODE!

 

DECEMBER 27 MEETING: 

 

It must be winter as President John lost track of time and didn’t kick off the meeting until 12:20 P.M. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, sang the National Anthem and Bill McAuliffe led the invocation by asking blessings for the New Year, peace throughout the world and for prayers for the men and women serving in our military. 

President John reminded board members that there will be a board meeting on January 16th, beginning at 5:30 at Urban’s Funeral Home.

Anne Dunnington, made a short presentation promoting the Rotary Foundation’s program, EREY – Every Rotarian Every Year (donate $100 every year to the Foundation), by passing out a brochure that outlines the program and has a form to complete to start your giving program.  The forms are to be completed and returned to Anne in the pre-addressed envelopes Anne provided.  It seems that with Anne’s leadership, the Rotary Club of Ambler will soon have a 100% participation rate in giving to the Foundation.  Information you will need to complete your form follows:  our club # is 5416, our district is 7430 and your R.I. number may be found on the address label on your Rotarian magazine (an eight digit number).

President John announced that Joan Coleman has accepted the position of Second Vice President for the upcoming Rotary year.  President John thanked our welcoming table workers: Joan Coleman, Elaine Hubing and Steve Pribis.

Tom Morrison reflected upon his days in Bastogne France living through the Battle of the Bulge during the Christmas Season of 1944 and how he and other soldiers sang “Silent Night” in a field hospital on Christmas eve (he was there because he transported wounded soldiers to the hospital) followed shortly after by German prisoners of war also singing the hymn.  Flash forward to the days Stan Nagahashi used to sing “Silent Night,” in Japanese, at the close of every Christmas program.  Memories…

 

VISITORS:

 

Donna and Jim Buckley

  • Donna Buckley’s husband, Jim
  • Paul Costa, John Costa’s nephew (John is not a visitor)
  • Mike Dare from the Horsham Rotary Club and guest of John Snyder

 

A ROTARY MINUTE:

 

Ray Miller did his best imitation of a Rotary “Minute.”  Ray used the acronym ROTARY to explain what he sees in Rotary.

R – Means Rotary itself with Service Above Self

O – Objective

T – Today, yesterday and tomorrow

A – Around the world, over 200 countries, 32,000 Clubs and 1.2 million members

R – Reality of times in which we live

Y – You and you and you and you and years yet to come.

 

Ray Miller, 41 year member of Rotary

 

COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION: (a.k.a. Happy Dollars)

 

  • Mark Waltz mentioned that we have 3 members who have over 50 grandchildren and he is happy that he isn’t one of them and doesn’t have to buy Christmas presents for all those children.
  • George Carey’s wife Pat was notified by the Social Security system that she has died and the family should return her latest check.  Pat’s been working to let Social Security know that she is still alive and kicking George.
  • Alain DuPlat reported that Graciela is doing very well after being diagnosed with brain cancer just over one year ago.
  • John Costa donated $1 for each week that he has missed.  Did he take out a home equity loan?
  • Bill Hummel had an ethical dilemma – he purchased Dick Booth’s 50-50 tickets and wondered what to do if Dick was the BIG winner.  Give the money to Dick or donate it to the Foundation in Dick’s name?
  • Eric Faddis asked everyone to send thoughts to him for inclusion in this newsletter’s Afterthought.
  • Tom Morrison found two pair of reading glasses in our meeting room.  If you’ve lost your glasses, call Tom.
  • John Snyder thanked all for the support he’s received in his first six months of leadership.

 

 

PROGRAM:

 

Jessica Barto from the Community Ambulance Association gave us a quick training session on the Heimlich maneuver.  This was simply an attempt to familiarize us with the maneuver and not “certify us.”  Classes are available at the Ambulance Association for those who want to become certified.  We may be a bunch of “old business people”, but several of our members have already saved lives with successful use of the Heimlich maneuver. 

Jessica also gave a brief overview of CPR.  If you are interested in becoming certified in CPR or the Heimlich, call the Community Ambulance Association at 215-643-4111, extension 106.  Classes are scheduled as demand dictates.

 

Jessica Barto

 

Jessica demonstrates the Heimlich on visitor, Paul Costa

 

ANNOUNCEMETS:

 

Remember that our Programs are an important part of every meeting.  John Gerhard is still looking for ideas or leads for 2007 programs.  For sure you have contact with someone who has something of interest to our club.  Call John Gerhard at 215-885-1000 to get your favorite speaker scheduled.

 

 

 

  • A Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for January 16th at 5:30 P.M. at the Urban Funeral Home.
  • District 7430 Governor, Ron Smith will be visiting us on January 31, 2007.
  • Mark your calendar for April 21, 2007.  Jim Kline reminded us that we are getting serious about our Gala event at OYRCC on 4/21/07 – see form at the end of the newsletter.
  • Save this date: May 4-6, 2007.  Come “Celebrate the World of Rotary,” District 7430 Conference, hosted by the Rotary Club of Blue Bell at Pocono Manor Golf Resort & Spa.  Visit www.rotarydistrict7430.org for more information.

50-50:  Sam Swansen is the latest winner of $12 and a white golf tee as the pot grows in excess of $938. 

UP-COMING PROGRAMS:  (John Gerhard)

 

1-3 – It is a secret by interesting program.  You have to be present to see for yourself.

1-10 – Michael Mattie Rotary Wheelchair Program      

1-17 – TBA

1-24 – Jim McCloskey

1-31 – District Governor, Ron Smith will be visiting our club.

 

ASSIGNMENTS: (Chair, Elaine Hubing)

Now remember that if you can't fulfill your service obligation, please provide a suitable substitute and call Elaine Hubing at 215-643-2294 to let her know or deal with…

 

 

          Set-up

Take Down

Prayer

4 Way Test               

50/50

 

Greeters

 

 

 

 

1/3  R. Myers

Reinoehl

Parkinson

Reis & Roberts

1/10  Schneider

Satterly

Smith

Stranges & Strasburg

1/17 Urban

Waltz

Weber

West and Woodland

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROTARY MINUTE ASSIGNMENTS: (Chair, Elaine Hubing)

 

1-3  - Ries

1-10 Swansen

1-17 Zaffarano

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFTERTHOUGHTS:

 

  • I would hope in the year just ahead we would continue to focus on ways in which we could build a better community.  This would start with an audit of the needs of the people in the community and then to seek solutions that would resolve the problem, remembering that there are no insoluble problems, only those that take a little longer to resolve.  With persistence to understand the concerns of the community and then the patience to bring people together to find the solution......and this will be a step forward to building a better community....putting service above self....and knowing that he profits most who serves the best....have a good year ahead and continue to be the best of the Ambler community. 

Bill Strasburg

  • If we can live with our multi-national neighbors in peace and harmony as we do in most suburban neighborhoods, why can’t the rest of the world?

George Carey

  • Deep Thoughts For Those Who Might Take Life Too Seriously:
    • A day without sunshine is like......night.
    • On the other hand, you have different fingers
    • He, who laughs last, thinks slowest.
    • Depression is like anger without enthusiasm.
    • The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap.
    • Support bacteria..........they're the only culture some people have.
    • A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
    • Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
    • If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
    • How many of you believe in psycho-kinesis? OK then, raise my hand.
    • So what's the speed of dark?
    • When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
    • Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
    • How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?
    • Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines
    • What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
    • I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
    • Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would all fall off.
    • Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

Anonymous

    • Have you ever thought about what it means to be an Ambler Rotarian?  Friendships with some of the finest people one will meet anywhere, service to the Ambler community, support of R.I. exchange programs such as Group Study Exchange and Student Exchange, support for international programs and being a member of a vast “army” of volunteers leading the fight against Polio, to me, are just a few examples of the benefits of being an Ambler Rotarian.  Happy New Year to one and all.

Eric Faddis