Zero Zelienople Rotary Weekly Bulletin JANUARY 20, 2017 CLUB CHARTERED 1924 NO. 5169 DISTRICT 7280 We started the meeting with a prayer by Craig Lutz, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Today s Program - Part I: Rotarians Recognize CVE Student of the Semester Thank you for honoring me with this award. I am very grateful for your recognition. With her parents, brother, sister and school principal present, Madeleine Tomo, a fourth grader at Connoquenessing Elementary School, thanked the Rotary Club of Zelienople for recognizing her as the CVE Student of the Semester. Principal DeeAnn Graham said that when she asked teachers for nominees for the award, the first name that came up repeatedly was Madeleine s. She spoke highly of Madeleine s positive presence at the school and said the student wants to give back to the community. Mrs. Graham thanked the club for involving CVE in our student recognition program. Some of the written comments from teachers were shared in the presentation. Mrs. McMasters wrote, Madeleine is a wonderful rolemodel within her classroom and community. Her compassion and kindness is inspiring to those around her Her passion to help those around her always shines through. Teacher Mr. Groves added, I had the privilege of working with Madeleine last year on an international fundraising event. Madeleine initiated an event to help people in Africa drill for clean water and develop as a community. She planned, coordinated, and executed the fundraiser with maturity and compassion beyond her years. She also influenced other students to follow in her footsteps Club member Robin Fleming coordinated the award presentation and spoke about reviving our student recognition program with CVE. As all five of her children attended the school, she said, CVE holds a special place in my heart. President Ron Elliott presented Madeleine with the award.
ZERO ZELIENOPLE ROTARY WEEKLY BULLETIN 2 Part II: Archie Simpson Shares Classic Photos of Rotary Club Club member and Foundation Chair Archie Simpson used a projector to show many photographs of past and current Rotarians shown in action during his year as president in 1987. Members were seen working at the park, raising money through pancake breakfasts (then held at CVE) and enjoying fellowship. Youth Exchange students from that time were also shown, including a student from South Africa putting on a meal as a fundraiser to help raise money to end polio. Guests Madeleine Tomo, Student of the Semester. Madeleine s family was also present, including Katie Tomo, her mother; Alan Tomo, her father; Imogen, sister; and Liam, brother. DeeAnn Graham (bottom), Conoquenessing Valley Elementary School Principal
ZERO ZELIENOPLE ROTARY WEEKLY BULLETIN 3 Happy Bucks Craig Lutz Got engaged on Monday! Neal Jackson Gave Rotary name badges to newer members. Beth Marshall Passed around sign-up sheet for Exchange Student Lea s last fundraiser for her school choir s trip to Disney World. Dan Fritch Don Burgess was in for a haircut and he got to see him. Kathy Corcoran Happy to be back Loved Savannah 7 Rotary clubs there Son s birthday is today. Charlie Deer Happy for Craig made comments about President Ron.
ZERO ZELIENOPLE ROTARY WEEKLY BULLETIN 4 General Business and Announcements With Friday being Inauguration Day, President Ron started by citing inaugurations from the past. President Ron recapped the recent Board Meeting, giving these highlights: Club is considering participation in Grove City Ethics Symposium on March 7. If any member is interested in attending, contact Ron or Neal. In a Friendship Exchange with countries from Eastern Europe, some Rotary members will be needed to house our visitors. Members will have an opportunity to travel to their countries in August. Received a solicitation from a company that does art auctions. If anyone wants to investigate this as a fundraiser for our club, let Ron know. This year s Presidents Elect Training Seminar (PETS) will take place in Altoona with four districts. The next Rotary International President will attend. If anyone would like to attend, see Ron or Charlie. The Butler AM club is sponsoring an ice sculpture event again this year. Called Butler Carved in Ice, the event will take place February 11 from 11:00am 4:00pm at Diamond Park in Butler. A chili cook-off will happen as well. The Rotary District 7280 Monthly Newsletter has lots of interesting and important information be sure to read it when Neal sends the link every month. The District Conference will take place May 19-21 in Punxsutawney. Dan Fritch talked about Zelienople Community Park projects coming this year, including moving the Rapp Shelter. Marie Grant announced if anyone is interested in ordering a Rotary shirt or other wearable to see her to look at the catalogue. An order will be placed by the end of February. We received a Christmas Card from our friends in a Rotary club in Kosova. This was passed around. Don Ridgley found more interesting historic club material in our archives. Don also announced that all are invited to the Steamfitters Luncheon on Friday, January 27. See the flyer Don sent for RSVP information. Kathy Corcoran asked that anyone interested in helping with this year s Scholarship Committee to contact her.
50/50 Carroll Cooper had the lucky 50/50 ticket. She drew the joker! Carroll immediately donated her winnings to the Rotary Foundation and its efforts. Editor s Note Today s photos were taken by Don Ridgley. Today s reporting by Jeff Simmons. Board of Directors Ron Elliott President Charlie Deer Vice President Neal Jackson Secretary Jim Moser Treasurer Dan Fazio Board Member Kathy Corcoran Board Member Tim Mitro Board Member Archie Simpson Board Member Tom Grant Past President
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