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 13                                                                            September 27, 2006

(Correspondent - Eric Faddis)

(Editors – Steve Pribis and David Roberts)

 

  THE BARBARY COAST DIXIELAND CONCERT REPORT: 

 

        

 

Ten days and counting… Mark Waltz and Pat McGee made their next to last plea for our support on this major fundraising event.  The ads for the program have surpassed last year’s effort.  Sounds good so far, but…

Let’s talk ticket sales - again – Ticket sales are lagging, but it is expected that Ambler Rotarians will come on strong during this final push.  Have you sold your four tickets?  If not, why not?  If you have, thank you and how many additional tickets would you like?  Not only do we want tickets to be sold, but we would like a live body to use said ticket (the hidden message here is that we don’t want you to simply turn in $60 and say that you’ve sold your tickets). 

Let’s have a full house.  A full house is much more exciting as everyone “gets into” the music and the show is invariably better than with a small crowd.  Remember that we are a team, the Rotary Club of Ambler, and we need a strong team effort.  Thanks are sent to each in advance from the Barbary Coast Dixieland Committee for your effort to support the “Team.” 

We need your support and work effort to assure that this is a successful event. 

 

SEPTEMBER 20 MEETING: 

 

The last meeting of September was opened precisely at 12:15 by President John by leading us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, Donna Buckley accompanied us as we sang, “God Bless America” and finally Bill McAuliffe offered thanks for our good fortunes and asked us to pray for the men and women in the military.

President John started our business session at 12:44 and among other things, he is so desperate for some humor, he is now using King Tom’s material.  Today’s joke was about the Pope in Florida to see a football game and sees a man drowning, wearing a Chicago Bear’s shirt being saved by a Green Bay Packers fan.  The punch line was that the Packer fans were shark hunters and asked the Pope why he was messing with their bait (the Bears fan). 

 

VISITORS:

 

  • Leon Stronecker from North Penn
  • Jack Thalheimer, a guest of Arvind Bhakta
  • Barbara Johnson, a guest of everyone
  • Kerry Ressmiller, a guest of our guest Barbara Johnson
  • Pat Carey, a guest of George.

 

COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION: (A.K.A. $$ HAPPY DOLLARS $$)

 

  • Gene McGonagle parted with two hard earned dollars as he is celebrating the 1st anniversary of owning the Ambler Flower Shop and his first visit to the Rotary Club of Ambler.
  • John and Maureen Pugsley are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary.
  • Murphy continues to spend a dollar to tell a “cheap” joke.  For those that were not present, we will spare you…
  • George Carey is proud of son, George, who was our program today.

 

THOUGHTS FROM THE FILES OF TOM MURPHY:

 

  • A car hit an elderly Jewish man. The paramedic says, "Are you comfortable?" The man says, "I make a good living."
  • I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in-law to the airport.
  • I've been in love with the same woman for 40 years. If my wife ever finds out, she'll kill me! 
  • What are three words a woman never wants to hear when she's making love? "Honey, I'm home!"

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

 

Remember that our Programs are an important part of every meeting.  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.  

 

 

  • Updated directory pages are now available.  Please find an envelope with your name on the table holding our badges.  If you haven’t picked up your updates, do so soon.
  • Coming on October 7th: Barbary Coast Dixieland Band fundraiser. 
  • Elaine Hubing and Mary Lee Johnson are heading the Bloomingdale’s fund raiser to be held on October 26th.   Tickets are being passed out now, 2 per person, at $10 each.  Each ticket will be good for at least 15% off all purchases, plus other surprises. We, the Rotary Club of Ambler, keep the $10 and we will share in the proceeds accumulated on the 26th.  We’ve be receiving around $1,500 annually.  Great promotion and lots of good sales.  Buy your tickets and share with your friends.

  • District 7430 Foundation meeting will be held in Macungie on November 18th.
  • Mark your calendar for April 21, 2007.  We will be having a Spring Gala at the Old York Country Club.  Chairman, Jim Kline says exciting things will be happening such as wine tasting, auction, entertainment (hopefully Jim will not be said entertainment) and other fun things.  One project will be compiling a recipe book of our club member’s favorite recipes.  To each recipe, a recommended wine will be added.  Cost will be $100 per person.  Plan now and attend this fun evening.
  • The 2007 District Conference will be held on in May at the Pocono Manor.  Start saving…
  • Please remember to turn off cell phones before entering our meeting room. 

 

PROGRAM:

 

Today’s speaker was George Carey’s son, George Carey.  George is with Broadview Networks – a computer network company.  We learned the details of how the internet works and the services that are provided by IPs (internet providers).  George gave an explanation of VOIP and FIOS among other interesting facts.   It was equally interesting to look around the room while George was talking as most in the audience seem not to have the slightest idea what was being said.  While George is in the 21st century, must of us are still in the 20th.  Alright, let’s see how many are in the 21st century; what is FIOS?  What is VOIP?

 

George Carey

 

50/50:  The winner of $12 and a white tee was Jay Jablokov.

“I’m getting closer.”

 

UP-COMING PROGRAMS:  (John Gerhard)

 

10-4 – Dr. James Hilty, Temple University, Ambler Campus

10-11 – Skip Urban, Fire Prevention

10-18 – Allison Schwartz

10-25 – Raj Bhakta

 

 

ASSIGNMENTS: (Chair, Elaine Hubing)

 

Remember that if you can't fulfill your service obligation, please provide a suitable substitute and call Elaine Hubing at 215-643-2294 to let her know:

 

          Set-up

Take Down

Prayer

4 Way Test               

50/50

 

Greeters

10-4 – Murphy

B. Myers

R. Myers

Graham & Berk

10-11 – Reis

Ries

Roberts

Gutekunst

10-18 – Jablokov

Satterly

Berk

Smith & Stranges

10-25 – Swansen

Urban

Waltz

Howard /Gutekunst

11-1 – West

Geraldino

Bhakta

Zaffarano & Kim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROTARY MINUTE ASSIGNMENTS: (Chair, Elaine Hubing)

 

10-4 - Morrison

10-11 - Reinoehl

10-18 - Ritter

10-25 - Strasburg

11-1 - Weber

11-8 -Pugsley

 

 

 

STAY CYBERSAFE: (Contributed by Michelle Kalkhoff, Money Magazine)

 

In a recent study, 67% of people couldn’t tell an unsecure website from a safe one.  Worse, 43% said it’s too hard even to try.  But it’s not.

Be sure that the URL begins with “shttp” or “https” and that a padlock appears in the upper or lower right-hand corner of the browser.  Scammers can fake one but not both, says the National Cyber Security Alliance.  Double click on the lock – a box should pop up identifying the company and encryption.

Some 81% of PCs lack at least one of the three core safety tools; antivirus software, a properly configured firewall and spyware protection.  If these terms are confusing, find more info at staysafeonline.org or by calling your security software provider. Amen.