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ROTA-BITS SERVICE ABOVE SELF VOL. 13, NO. 14 * OCTOBER 6, 2011 * EDITOR: * DOUG GROSE* September is New Generations Month in the Rotary International Calendar. LAST MEETING Reported by Elfie Roman Meeting called to order by Pres Wayne, with Prayer led by Andy Meinhold Sgt. Fred presented the $91.00 50/50 pot to a lucky winner Pres Wayne reminded all that Sunday is our annual Be The Match drive at Mentor Medical Campus. Cliff shared his recent encounter with one of our first bone marrow matches, who re- ceived her bone marrow donation as a young child and is now a 25-year-old nurse. Press Wayne also announced that to- morrow evening's Clam Bake at Mentor Harbor Yacht Club will be indoors. Before turning to our presentations, Pres Wayne congratulated Vickie Curtis on her 29th birthday. Pres Wayne then turned the meeting over to Roger Sustar who introduced Chris Bundy, Deepwood Special Olympics Coordinator. Roger presen- ted Chris with a $500.00 check in sup- port of the annual Special Olympics golf outing. Chris presented us with a DVD highlighting the Deepwood Special Olympics program that serves 275 ath- letes in 15 sports with year-round train- ing Chris explained how Special Olympics is structured in Lake County, with the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities supporting all overhead costs for the Special Olympics program, so that all donations go 100% to the athletes and programs. Roger Sustar presents a check to Chris Bundy. Photo by Dan Welker. With the induction of several new members last week, several "Me" speeches were presented today. Karen Bowersox, who was a recent presenter of small business develop- ment and Downs Designs, gave us a broader history of her career path...including apprenticing as a pipe-fitter, with unique experiences as the only female working in a heav- ily male-dominated trade; later de- veloping a cleaning business, and eventually the Downs Designs busi- ness. Bob Fritts, a St. Louis native who was transferred to the Mentor area in the beautiful spring months, and despite a harsh awakening to our Lake Effect winter, has now become a long-time resident of Mentor...raising his family and establishing his career as a Cer- tified Financial Planner...a business now merged with veteran Rotarian Tom Parkhurst. Marlene Pelyhes, the IT Manager at the Mentor Public Library focused her "Me" speech on the pivotal turning points in her life, including attending Youngstown State University (as did fel- low alum Wayne Brodnan), and being a Linda and Bill Gates fellow. Marlene also shared her passion for public ser- vice and the Mentor Public Library's ser- vice to the community, in particular. She was pleased to introduce MPL's new Speed Mentoring program, and so- licited volunteer mentors to participate in this new initiative. A NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF MENTOR, OHIO
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ROTA-BITS SERVICE ABOVE SELF
VOL. 13, NO. 14 * OCTOBER 6, 2011 * EDITOR: * DOUG GROSE*
September is New GenerationsMonth in the Rotary International
Calendar.
LAST MEETINGReported by Elfie Roman
Meeting called to order by Pres Wayne,with Prayer led by Andy Meinhold
Sgt. Fred presented the $91.00 50/50pot to a lucky winner
Pres Wayne reminded all that Sundayis our annual Be The Match drive atMentor Medical Campus. Cliff sharedhis recent encounter with one of ourfirst bone marrow matches, who re-ceived her bone marrow donation as ayoung child and is now a 25-year-oldnurse.
Press Wayne also announced that to-morrow evening's Clam Bake at MentorHarbor Yacht Club will be indoors.
Before turning to our presentations,Pres Wayne congratulated Vickie Curtison her 29th birthday.
Pres Wayne then turned the meetingover to Roger Sustar who introducedChris Bundy, Deepwood SpecialOlympics Coordinator. Roger presen-ted Chris with a $500.00 check in sup-port of the annual Special Olympics golfouting. Chris presented us with a DVDhighlighting the Deepwood SpecialOlympics program that serves 275 ath-letes in 15 sports with year-round train-ing
Chris explained how Special Olympicsis structured in Lake County, with theLake County Board of DevelopmentalDisabilities supporting all overheadcosts for the Special Olympics program,so that all donations go 100% to theathletes and programs.
Roger Sustar presents a check to ChrisBundy. Photo by Dan Welker.
With the induction of several newmembers last week, several "Me"speeches were presented today.
Karen Bowersox, who was a recentpresenter of small business develop-ment and Downs Designs, gave us abroader history of her careerpath...including apprenticing as apipe-fitter, with unique experiencesas the only female working in a heav-ily male-dominated trade; later de-veloping a cleaning business, andeventually the Downs Designs busi-ness.
Bob Fritts, a St. Louis native who wastransferred to the Mentor area in thebeautiful spring months, and despitea harsh awakening to our Lake Effectwinter, has now become a long-timeresident of Mentor...raising his familyand establishing his career as a Cer-tified Financial Planner...a businessnow merged with veteran RotarianTom Parkhurst.
Marlene Pelyhes, the IT Manager atthe Mentor Public Library focused her
"Me" speech on the pivotal turningpoints in her life, including attendingYoungstown State University (as did fel-low alum Wayne Brodnan), and being aLinda and Bill Gates fellow. Marlenealso shared her passion for public ser-vice and the Mentor Public Library's ser-vice to the community, in particular. She was pleased to introduce MPL'snew Speed Mentoring program, and so-licited volunteer mentors to participatein this new initiative.
A NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF MENTOR, OHIO
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In the photos above, Karen Bowersox, BobFritts and Marlene Pelyhes respectivelytake the podium. Photos by Dan Welker.
In keeping with our membership theme,Vickie Curtis announced plans for theOct 13th Membership meeting. Sheasked that three Rotarians volunteer tospeak at the program and share withour guests why they had initially joinedRotary and what they have learned andgained through their Rotary member-ship and experience.As a new form of membership solicita-tion, approx 45 letters were sent to localbusiness and community leaders invit-ing them to attend the meeting. Follow-up calls are being made by our Boardmembers.Past Pres Mike Scruggs emphasizedthe importance of membership solicita-tion, and reinforced Pres Wayne's goalfor membership...restoring our activemembership count to 89 members fromour current 82 members.
John Solich shared some new market-ing and PR efforts, including car decals,membership pins for anyone who has"misplaced" their pin, and "free lunch"cards to use as invitations for potentialnew members.
John also reminded all to check theMentor Patch web site for info about,and links to, Mentor Rotary.
Text messages regarding items of noteare being disseminated to anyone whosigns up with their cell phone number.Shirt orders are still being taken, andVector Printing has even offered to em-broider the Mentor Rotary logo on any
item of clothing that an individual maybring in to the shop.
Shane Novak helps John Solich distrib-ute some marketing items. Photo by DanWelker.
Ted Hieronymus announced that it'stime again for our annual DictionaryProject, and will be bringing sign-upsheets for delivery and labeling
Before adjourning the meeting, PresWayne thanked Nancy Sanden forhosting and catering today's meet-ing. An enthusiastic round of ap-plause for Nancy droned out the belladjourning the meeting.
CLAMBAKEEditor’s note. I can only apologizefor not having a report on the clam-bake. I expected to do it myself butsuddenly had to cancel my attend-ance almost at the last minute, Fol-lowing are a group of pictures takenby Dan Welker showing, first, thereason it was held indoors, then the50/50 winner,and finally Amy Ka-postasy and Bob Sanderson, whomade it all happen.
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SPECIAL NOTEYou and your family are invited toGregFest, a fundraiser for formerRotarian Greg Markell – ADAMHSBoard PR guru, Four-way Speech Con-test judge, singer/songwriter, etc., etc.,etc., and all-around good pal to manyof us. Greg’s still at MetroHealth Hospital, ingood spirits and improving followingAugust 15 life-saving surgery on therupture of a brain aneurysm. His med-ical and medication bills are alreadysubstantial, plus possible home ‘im-provements’ to accommodate futureneeds. And YOU CAN HELP! Join Greg’s small army of concernedadmirers for a benefit family fun daySunday, October 9, from 2:00 to 7:00pm at the Lake County Historical Soci-ety, 415 Riverside Dr., PainesvilleTownship. $15 for adults, $5 for kids,under 5 free. And, of course, any oth-er donations are most welcome. GregFest is a day filled with food andspirits, live music outdoors, acousticmusic in the Barn, corn hole, horse-shoes, museum tours, scavengerhunts, face painting, candle-makingand more. Greg and family appreciate im-mensely all the heartfelt prayers andgood wishes so far. Keep 'em com-in!
JOCOE'S JOURNALTwo Easter bunnies were being
chased by a pack of wolves. Thewolves chased the rabbits into a thicket.
After a few minutes, one rabbitturned to the other and said, "Well, doyou want to make a run for it or stayhere a few days and outnumber them?"
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 2: Be the Match Bone Marrowtesting at Mentor Medical Campus.October 9: GregFest at the LakeCounty Historical Society, Painesville,from 2:00 to 7:00 PMOctober 13: Membership Drive. Bringa guest to the meeting.
October 17: Woodworking at Broad-moor School 1:00 PMOctober 19: Board Meeting at Pan-era Bread (Near Kohls)October 21: 4:30 PM Happy Hour,Location TBAOctober 27: Club Assembly
BIRTHDAYSOctober 16 – Vickie WildemanOctober 17 – Joe GibsonOctober 23 – Bill RobertsonIf I have missed anyone, please call974-2494 or email [email protected]
THE 4-WAY TESTOf the things we think, say or do...Is it the Truth?Is it Fair to all concerned?Will it build Goodwill and BetterFriendships?Will it be Beneficial to all con-cerned?
OFFICERSMENTOR ROTARY CLUB
2011\2012President Wayne Brodnan PHFImmediate Past President Mike Scruggs PHF President Elect Tom HoughVice President John SolichSecretary Kevin Newcomb PHFTreasurer Curt Jones, PHF Sergeant-at-Arms Fred Lariccia, PHF
Board Members Jeff McMillenElfie Roman PHFT. R. Hach PHFShane NovakRon Traub PHFDan WelkerBill Robertson PHFAmy KapostasyTom Weiss
Membership ChairVicki Curtis
WHERE WE MEETLaMalfa Center,5783 Heisley Road,Mentor, OhioThursday at 12 Noon
OUR MAILING ADDRESS MentorPO Box 1177Mentor, OH 44061-1177
OUR WEB SITEwww.mentor-rotary.org/
MEETING MAKE-UPSFollowing are a few nearby RotaryClub meeting sites and times formakeups;
MONDAYWilloughby at Gavi’s, 12:00 PM
TUESDAYPainesville at Hellreigel’s Inn at12:00 Noon.
WEDNESDAYBurton-Middlefield at PundersonState Park Lodge, Newbury, 7:00PMCleveland East at Nighttown Restaur-ant 12387 Cedar Road Cleveland Hts.At Noon.
THURSDAYCleveland at Windows on the Riverin the Flats, Bridge View Room,Third Floor, Windows on the River,Powerhouse. Nautica EntertainmentComplex, 2000 Sycamore at 12:00
FRIDAYChagrin Highlands (Beachwoodarea): at Bar Louie, 24337 CedarRd., Lyndhurst, OH at 12:00 Noon.
A NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF MENTOR, OHIO
