ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 7360

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1 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 7360 January 2013 Volume 2 Number 7 WHAT S HAPPENING! With the holiday season long over, we as Rotarians are looking towards a very busy end of the winter and an extremely busy spring. Many clubs are preparing for fundraisers in addition to Pre-PETS meetings, PETS, District Conference, District Assembly and, last but not least, the induction of Sharon Benner as the District Governor. We must all be prepared to do our part for Rotary whether it is at the Club level, District level, Zone level, or even the International level. Yours in Rotary Service, Mary Johnston District Secretary & Newsletter Editor DISTRICT CALENDAR DATES TO SAVE PETS March 8-9 at the County Cupboard in Lewisburg, PA 2013 District 7360 Conference April at The Wyndham, Gettysburg, PA District Assembly May 18 at Celebration Hall, State College, PA Park It for Polio June 2 at DelGrosso s Amusement Park, Tyrone, PA 2014 District 7360 Conference April at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, Breinigsville, PA Check out what clubs are doing by visiting the calendar on DaCdb. Visit the District Website at

2 Rotary Walk For Polio Walk to Eliminate Polio Because You Can! A Rotary Walk to Eradicate Polio is an excellent way for you and your club to increase public awareness about this crippling disease and also raise money towards your club s pledge for Rotary District 7360 Park for Polio 2013 Campaign. Encourage your club members and their families to participate. Perhaps your club may want to issue a challenge to other service organizations (Kiwanis, Lions, etc.) church groups, PTOs, businesses, industries, Interacters, 4-H, Boy Scouts, etc. to join you in walking and collecting pledges for the Rotary Walk to Eradicate Polio. Plan a several mile walk that will include some of the spectacular natural beauty of your area. You may want to announce that ribbons or small trophies will be presented to the top three individuals and top three organizations who raise the most funds. Issue a Certificate of Participation to all those who complete the Walk. Enjoy the fellowship of other Rotarians and service-minded individuals from your community for an hour or two and raise some money our Rotary District 7360 Park for Polio 2013 Campaign.. You may want to sell refreshments and red END POLIO now T-shirts or pins. (IMPORTANT NOTE: As you walk, don t forget to ask participants who are not already Rotarians if they are a member of a service organization. Be sure to include several Be My Guest and What is Rotary? cards in your fanny pack and hand them out to prospects! Jot down their name, phone #, and address on the mini-tablet you ll also carry in your fanny pack so you can follow up with the after the event.) Sponsoring an Eradicate Polio Walk is easy; here s how you do it. Organize an Eradicate Polio Walk Committee in your club to contact your members and other organizations in the community. Printout the pledge forms and have your club members obtain pledges. For example, $5 per mile or whatever amount the person wishes to pledge. Arrange with your club Treasurer or Secretary to prepare a list of the donor names, addresses and, the amounts collected and bring the money and list to DelGrosso s near Altoona on. Charitable donation tax receipts can be provided for donations of $25 or more. The funds will go to the Foundation and are fully deductible. Join in the fun and fellowship of the walk. Provide Certificates of Participation to all participants. Your club members and walkers from other organizations will then collect their pledges, using the Certificate of Participation to demonstrate that the walkers completed the walk. Have the pledge sheets and money turned in to your club Eradicate Polio Walk Committee who will balance the money with the lists and submit the complete list and total monies to. Celebrate your club s achievements in raising money for the final efforts to successfully eliminate polio from the world. Let your community newspapers, radio and television stations know about your club s fundraising success.

3 Rotary District PUBLICITY CONTEST REMINDER Are you Preparing Entries for Your Club? Contest period: July 1, 2012 through April 19, Contest A: First, Second, and Third Ribbon Awards will be presented for the following Categories: Best Club Brochure Best Club Display - DG Jim wants EACH CLUB to enter Best Club News Article Best Club Newsletter or e-letter Best Club Photograph Best Club Scrapbook Best Club Website Best Club Polio Eradication PR Project/Fundraising Event Best Club Facebook Page (NEW) Best Club What is Rotary? Response (NEW) Contest B: District 7360 Overall PR Trophy Award Entry forms, contest details and requirements can be downloaded from the district web page at org. If you have any questions, please contact D7360 Public Image Chair, Loretta Coltrane at coltrane.loretta@gmail.com or THREE ALTOONA CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE MAJOR DONOR STATUS On January 15th, at the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Altoona, District Governor, Jim Eberly presented awards to three Altoona Rotarians who have achieved Major Donor Status for giving to the Rotary Foundation. A Major Donor is an individual who has pledged or given $10,000 to the Rotary Foundation. The three honorees are each former presidents of the Rotary Club of Altoona, Irv Seltzer, John Wolf and Steve Seltzer. Together they have a combined 139 years of Rotary membership. John s father, Herb Wolf, was the first Rotarian in then-district 735 to achieve Paul Harris fellow status. The Altoona club is striving to become a 100% Every-Rotarian-Every Year (EREY) club in Shown left to right Jodi Cessna, President - Rotary Club of Altoona; Irv Seltzer, Major Donor; Dale Lepovetsky, Past District Governor; Jim Eberly, District Governor 7360, Steve Seltzer, Major Donor; and John Wolf, Major Donor

4 ANNUAL TURKEY TROT RAISES MONEY FOR ROTARY PROJECTS The Shamokin Rotary Club sponsored their second annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning. 135 runners and walkers participated. The club raised $1,200. To help defray expenses for the Salvation Army Christmas program, Children in Youth Christmas Party, Foster Children Christmas Party and Pregnancy Care Center. FROSTBURG ROTARY STORYBOOK LUNCH The city of Frostburg s 9 th Annual Storybook Holiday extravaganza was held on Saturday, December 1 st. Frostburg Rotary participated for the first time by hosting a Storybook Lunch, complete with elves, and a teddy bear give-a-way. The lunch was co-sponsored by the Methodist Men s Group of Frostburg and assisted by Frostburg State University service fraternity Phi Mu Delta. The ever-popular grilled cheese and tomato soup combo was offered, as well as the following homemade items: chicken and ham salad sandwiches, chicken noodle and turkey rice soup, chocolate chip cookies, and not-from-a-mix hot chocolate with marshmallows. All proceeds from the event went to the Frostburg Food Pantry and for food baskets for needy families. The Storybook Holiday has turned into a big event, including a parade, Elf Olympics, cookie contest and classic holiday movie. It was reported that over 700 children attended functions at City Place. Shown right: Claire Hoffman (president Vicki Peterson s daughter) and her friend Makayla Frost sold duct-tape crafts at the Frostburg s Storybook Lunch. The money they collected went to the Frostburg Food Pantry. BELLEFONTE CLUB PARTICIPATES IN VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS On December 8th & 9th, Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club members participated in Victorian Christmas by hosting a booth with sandwiches, baked goods, and beverages. The weekend event brought out many people and vendors to our community. Mary Jane Fisher & Bob Lamb working in the kitchen. Denny Nau, Sue Montevino and Liz Toukonen rest while selling goodies.

5 BELLEFONTE SUNRISE AND PLEASANT GAP HOLD JOINT CHRISTMAS PARTY On December 10th, Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club and Pleasant Gap Rotary Club held a joint Christmas party at the Nittany Country Club in Mingoville. Everyone enjoyed a great meal along with entertainment by Dave Witherite from Pleasant Gap and a gift exchange game coordinated by Denny Nau fro m Bellefonte Sunrise. BELLEFONTE SUNRISE INDUCTS NEW MEMBER BETH WHITMAN For the past 15+ years Beth had been employed in the electronics supply chain management industry and had the tremendous good fortune to work with some of the best talents in this industry. In 2008, she began studying Reiki which has since become a way of life. In 2010 she achieved certification as a consulting hypnotist and became a PSYCH-K Facilitator in She has also studied angel communication with Charles Virtue and Candy Danzis. In 2010 Beth started Inspired Holistic Wellness. In November 2011 the Bellefonte center was established. The center has quickly become a community resource for the entire family through all stages of their spiritual journey. They provide Reiki classes, private and group Reiki sessions as well as host special events for small groups. Pictured from left to right: Joan Coble, Beth Whitman, and Bob Lamb.

6 SHEPHERDSTOWN ROTARY INDUCTS TWO NEW MEMBERS The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown WV has recently inducted two new members. They are: Harry Reed Jenkins III is shown on the left in the photo at left with Club member Dana Orsini. Harry is a retired retail sales professional with a legacy in home furnishings sales and management. He was born and raised in Middletown, MD and acquired his BS degree in Business Administration at Shepherd College in Harry and his wife Beverly reside in Duffields where he pursues interests in local history and toy trains. He is currently engaged in a business partnership selling train collections under the name of "Toy Trains and Things." David Manthos is the Outreach and Communications Director at SkyTruth, a Shepherdstown firm that uses satellite images, aerial photographs, and other kinds of remote sensing and digital mapping to document the environmental impacts of human activities. A native of Garrett County, MD, he is a graduate of Bucknell University. He is shown on the right with Club member Paul Woods. OAKLAND CLUB NEWS The House of Hope Food Pantry Project is complete as of today. Our Club and the Grantsville Club donated 4 new freezers to the House of Hope as well as over $1,000 in frozen meat for needy families. Our Club is about to complete its donations for the year. We have/will have donated over $40,000 to various charities that include The ShelterBox, Etta Project, PolioPlus, as well as many local charities. They are rather happy regarding what they have been able to accomplish this year and hope it continues in years to come. Oakland just completed its annual Christmas Project to needy families and senior citizens. As a result of toy donations from local businesses, churches, and individuals, we loaded Santa's sleigh up for almost 200 families (approximately 350 children). For the 225 senior citizens selected we provided each with $50.00 gift cards to the local Shop N Save Grocery Stores. Added to that, we provided $25.00 gift cards for groceries to single parent families. The Club also completed the annual Dictionary Project. The teachers asked us to tell a little about Rotary and as a result we've received many thank you cards from the third and fourth grade classes. Comments received ranged from simple thank yous to: "Thank you for the US Map; Thanks for the metric measure resource; Thank you for the guide to helps us read; I like examples of the parts of speech; The pronunciation key helps you a lot"; and my favorite Punction rules, sure will help." One in particular thank you letter says it all for what we do in Rotary. It's from the Third Grade Class at Crellin Elementary School. Dear Rotary Club friends, Thank you so much for our dictionaries. We have already used them many times to learn about new words. We love them! Thank you, too, for telling us about what you do to help the world. You have saved many lives from polio. We looked up polio and found out how terrible the disease really is. We are so glad it is almost gone. We are so lucky to have you in our world. Thank you so much for all you do. Sincerely, Your Third Grade Friends at Crellin Elementary School. With accolades like this it is no wonder why Rotarians care so much.

7 SELINSGROVE CLUB HONORS MEMBER At this year s holiday part, the Selinsgrove Rotary Club honored Robert C. Fogle with the Service Above Self Award which is given for distinguished service to the community and the club. Bob has been a Selinsgrove Rotarian for 32 years and during that time has held a number of key positions as well as being in charge of some of the club s most successful fund raising activities. Fogle has been associated with Temple Products of PA in Selinsgrove since He and his wife Abby live in Selinsgrove and have two grown children. Pictured (L to R) is Dorothy Anderson, award chairperson, Fogle and Donna Schuck, President of the Selinsgrove Rotary Club. ROTARY CLUB OF WAYNESBORO SPONSORS FIRST BATTLE OF THE MINDS FUNDRAISER The Rotary Club of Waynesboro sponsored the Battle of the Minds competition fundraiser jointly with Easter Seals of Central Pennsylvania s South Central Region in October The contest at Green Grove Gardens raised $20,000 to be split between the Rotary Club and Easter Seals. Attendees put their heads together and answered 30 multiple choice questions about history, pop culture, sports and entertainment. The room was filled with laughter and excitement when team members answered questions correctly, and collective disappointment when the answer they thought they knew was incorrect. Ticket sales and auction items donated by individuals and businesses including Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens football tickets, a massage package and basket from Harvest Moon Studio, a three-month membership to the Waynesboro YMCA, golf packages at the Waynesboro Country Club and Penn National and a hand-crafted black walnut dulcimer donated by Dr. James Hamilton helped raise money for both organizations to use in local communities. Winning team Manitowoc Mentalists received a trophy to display for the next year and $800 which the team donated back to the event. For our first time, we are very pleased with how well it went off. For 200 people to show up and support us was very great, said Chairman Dr. Robert Zimmerman, who chaired the event. The Rotary Club of Waynesboro plans to hold the battle every year, splitting the money with a different charity each time. SHEPHERDSTOWN ROTARY EVENT RAISED $22,570 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES The Shepherdstown Rotary Club's annual Christmas Charity Ball, which was held last December 7 at the Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department Hall, raised a total of $22,570 for 16 local nonprofit organizations. The event is entitled "Our Ball, Your Charity." Each year, individual Rotarians help underwrite it by sponsoring tables and contributing funds toward the costs of food, beverages, music and decorations. Sponsoring organizations cover the rest of those costs. All of the proceeds from the sale of tickets to each table are then donated to charities selected by the table's host. Each table is also given the opportunity to participate in a silent auction, and all the auction proceeds go to the designated charities as well. The nonprofit organizations that benefited from the December 7 event were as follows: American Diabetes Association, American Red Cross, Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, Friends of Music, Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Panhandle, Historic Shepherdstown, Jennifer Barlow Foundation, Potomac Valley Audubon Society, Shepherdstown Area Independent Living (SAIL), Shepherdstown Day Care, Shepherdstown Middle School Jazz Band, Shepherdstown Public Library, Shepherdstown Rotary Foundation, and the Shepherdstown Welcome Sign Project. The lead sponsor of the event was The Peterson Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Other sponsors were the Bavarian Inn, the Contemporary American Theater Festival, and Everything Linen. Students at Shepherdstown Elementary School provided decorations for the event.

8 HUGHESVILLE CLUB DELIVERS DICTIONARIES Members of the Hughesville Rotary Club brought dictionaries to the third graders throughout the East Lycoming School District. Rotarians Geneva Peck, Karlda Thomas, Jim Toohey and Sherry Cowburn visited classrooms and distributed new dictionaries to all of the current third grade students. One Rotarian noted, "This is an annual event at the Hughesville schools and the students always seem interested and enthusiastic." "Look at all of the words," beamed one of the students, as she scanned through her new book. Hughesville Rotarians, Sherry Cowburn, Geneva Peck and Karlda Thomas distributed dictionaries to all third graders throughout the East Lycoming School District. Geneva Peck spent time with the students at each school explaining the value and contents of the book and also describing the Rotary's work within the community. At Ashkar Elementary school one student, after hearing about the Rotary pavilion in town, proudly stated, "My brother helped to build that. He is an L.C.C. carpenter." (carpentry student at the Lycoming Career and Technology Center). Another student stated, "My Brother Jimmy is an Interacter," referring to the Hughesville Interact. The Rotarians outlined the future events in Hughesville for the students including the annual tree lighting and a visit from Santa Claus. Mrs. Peck encouraged all of the students to get involved in their education and to use their new resource well. She also stressed that each of them could be Rotarians and leaders in their community when they grow up. HAGERSTOWN-SUNRISE DISTRIBUTES FUNDS For the Rotary Club of Hagerstown-Sunrise, sharing the auction proceeds with community non-profits is a highlight of each year. On December 14, 2012 the club shared proceeds of the 2012 Sun Rises Over Rotary Dinner and Auction with REACH of Washington County; STAR Community; St. Ann Haiti Project and its own Sunrise Rotary Foundation held at the Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland. Pictured right: Front Row (left to right) Jodie Ostoich, REACH of Washington County; Ginny Gaylor, STAR Community, Inc. and Agnes Supernavage, St. Ann Haiti Project Back Row (left to right) Al Smith, Sunrise Rotary President and Brad Sell, Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland SUNBURY ROTARY CLUB HEARS ABOUT USE OF MATCHING GRANT Frank Hockenbrocht, a 2005 graduate of Shikellamy High School and an outbound Rotary Exchange Student to Turkey , was a speaker at the Sunbury Rotary Club. He is a graduate of Juanita College in Environmental Science. Frank taught English in the country of Georgia through the Ministry of Education from February 2011 to July Frank recognized a need for equipment at the Georgian school. He presented the need to the Sunbury Rotary Club. Sunbury Rotary sponsored a $5000 matching grant through the Rotary District. New chairs were purchased for the students at the school. In response to the grant the local government decided to start repairing the deteriorating school. Frank is an example of what can be accomplished through Rotary International.

9 BLOOMSBURG ROTARY CLUB HEARS ABOUT YOUTH VISION PROBLEMS Marcus,Myers, a Doctor of Optometry, addressed the Bloomsburg Rotary Club on learning-related vision problems affecting youth and their performance in school. Dr.Myers and his staff use state-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis and treatment of learning-related vision problems in northcentral PA. KIDSBURG 2.0 EDUCATES BLOOMSBURG ROTARY Deb Huckans, Co-chair of the Kidsburg 2.0 effort gave an informative presentation to the Bloomsburg Rotary. Kidsburg 1.0 was destroyed by last year's flood. The community effort is underway to raise funds and support to build an improved and more indestructable 2.0 version on higher ground at the Town Park. Deb shared ideas to obtain community involvement in the design planning and initial fundraising efforts and success. BLOOMSBURG ROTARY CLUB HONORS STUDENTS Each month Rotary honors outstanding students from one of the local School Districts. In January Four students from Bloomsburg High School were honored. Pictured from left are Emily DuBartell and Kristina Kurelja. Brandon Conrad and Natalie Wittman were also honored but unable to attend due to school-related commitments. GALETON ROTARY CLUB HIGHLIGHTS Highlights of the Galeton Rotary Club include the Annual Christmas Party which was held on Thursday, December 20th at the Susquehannock Lodge. Despite a nasty snowstorm everyone with reservations was present. During the January Business Meeting the Woodsmen's Show was discussed and plans were formulated for this year's event which is scheduled for August 2, 3, and 4. The annual mid-year Fireside Meeting gave President Beth Hoff an opportunity to present the club's successes for the first half of her term. Comparison of 2012's Woodsmen's Show's financial outcome was done against the prior year's results. A long-term steering committee was formed to handle routine decisions of the Project and determine the future of the club's main fund raising project. John Zeigler has assumed the Club Secretary duties replacing Reverend Karl Runser who has left Galeton to minister to a multi-church charge in Lock Haven. It was announced that the Annual Blood Screening Program, in co-operation with the Charles Cole Hospital, has been scheduled for Saturday, March 23.

10 MUNCY ROTARY CLUB NEWS Muncy Rotary Club Girls Basketball Tournament Champions Muncy Team's 2 nd Consecutive year Lycoming College students entertained Muncy's Rotary Christmas party at the Victorian Tea House Assembling 100 gift bags for the area elderly Muncy Rotary District Simplified Grant. HUNTINGDON ROTARY CLUB MEMBERS HONORS WIFE WITH PAUL HARRIS FELLOW AWARD On Tuesday, December 18, Lona Norris was bestowed with Rotary's highest honor - a Paul Harris Fellowship. Thanks to a generous contribution made by her husband Wilfred, Lona's life-long commitment to the Rotary motto of "Service above Self" was recognized. As Dr. Norris recounted, Mrs. Norris's life, both professional and personal, has been devoted to service. Her work life has included serving as an English teacher, as the Director of a Cerebral Palsy program, and as CEO of the Morrison's Cove Home. Her civil life has included work with the Huntingdon League of Women Voters, the Huntingdon Borough Council, the Pennsylvania Prison Society, and she has helped at the polls on election day. In addition, her volunteer efforts have benefitted the Huntingdon Arts Council, the Huntingdon United Way, and most recently, Meals on Wheels. While Mrs. Norris is not a Rotarian, she has contributed to its efforts in many ways - as the mother host to about a half dozen Rotary Exchange students, as an attendant at Rotary Foundation dinners and at least three district conferences, as a worker at the club s annual Chicken BBQ, and as a host to Rotary Group Study Exchange team members from at least seven different countries. The Huntingdon Rotary Club is indeed proud to include Lona Norris on its list of Paul Harris Fellows. Pictured are l-r: Guen Porcelli, daughter of Wilfred and Lona; Wilfred Norris; Lona Norris; and Khin Mi Mi Zin, a Juniata College student from Myanmar, friendship daughter of Lona and Wilfred."

11 HAGERSTOWN ROTARY CLUB VISITS THE SALVATION ARMY'S NEW MULTI-USE FACILITY Eighty Rotarians from the Hagerstown Rotary Club manned the kettles and rang the bells for the Salvation Army on Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Valley Mall in Hagerstown, Md. All the volunteers had a fabulous time and by the end of the day, the kettles were stuffed to capacity, making it difficult to get any more money in them! The Club raised over $3400 that day, which is the second most of any participating organization. On January 16, 2013, the club had a unique opportunity to see the fruit of their volunteer efforts. Hagerstown Rotary Clubs meeting was offsite at the Salvation Army's new gymnasium/multi-use facility. Mr. Harry Barger showcased the beautiful new building which opened in October of this past year. The land where the building is located used to be a playground, and when winter or foul weather came the playground wasn't able to be used by the area's children. With the new 1.8MM facility in place, over 80 children use the facility every day. The facility is also used to serve many other community functions - even community meetings when the need arises. Mr. Barger thanked the group for all of their ongoing support and direct fundraising efforts with the project. Our local Salvation Army chapter was started in 1901 and has a long and rich history. They provide many services to area citizens including an open kitchen that serves over 175 meals a day, and a woman and child shelter that provides over 5000 bed nights of care per year. EMPORIUM ROTARY CLUB NEWS Emporium Rotary donates 50 television to the Assisted Living Area of the Guy & Mary Felt Manor. Shown is Bari Poorman, Rotarian, receiving thank you from residents. Club donated $1, to the Newton Rotary Club Foundation to benefit the Newton Sandy Hook Tragedy. Club sponsored Emporium Little League Team with donation of$ Plans are being made for the annual Wine & Cheese Gala fundraiser being held Proceeds benefit Scholarship funds and also community projects. District Governor Jim Eberly and his wife have made plans to attend. Rotarians and their guests attended a Holiday Social December 29 th at the Sinnemahoning State Park s Wildlife Center in the heart of the PA Wilds Region, Sinnemahoning, PA. The event was organized by Lisa Bainey, Park Ranger and Rotarian. Despite the snowy weather, 39 people enjoyed a night of food & drink and comradery.

12 LONG MEADOWS ROTARY CLUB NEWS Councilman Don Munson addressed the Rotary Club of Long Meadows on the issue of improving the parks in the area surround the American Legion on Northern Avenue. Publicly accessible parks are conducive to improved public health as they provide residents an area to exercise and recreate and play. The Rotary Club of Long Meadows maintains the park on Northern Avenue as part of the Community Service that Rotary Clubs provide to the communities they are part of. The Rotary Club of Long Meadows sponsored three local students to participate in leadership camp called "Rotary Young Leader Awards" (RYLA). The three students are Kirstie Coombs, North Hagerstown High School; Tristan Prejean, Heritage Academy; and Michael Bramson, St. Maria Goretti High School. RYLA teaches the attendees various leadership skills based on the ethical standards of Rotary International. The camp was held at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA, and was attended by over 60 high school students from the tri-state area. Rotary International organizes several programs for young people. Through these programs, youths can earn scholarships, travel on cultural exchanges, or help a community through a service project. Shown from Left: Michael Bramson, Tristan Prejean, Kirstie Coombs A committee is studying the feasibility of connecting Mills Park and the Rotary Club Park through the American Legion property. Improvements to the area might include exercise trails, walking bridges over Hamilton Run, and improved lighting and signage. The project has long range implications with different groups; American Legion, Antietam Garden Club, Boy Scout Troop & Pack 103, and the City of Hagerstown. A donation to the Maryland Theatre will help preserve local cultural heritage. About a hundred publicity pictures of past performers at the theater needed to be suitably framed, to be displayed in the concession area of the theater. The Rotary Club of Long Meadows contributed $2,750 towards these picture frames. At a recent ceremony and project presentation, Jessica Green, theater operations manager, accepted the donation from the Club. Rotary Clubs work to serve and improve their communities in various ways, such as preserving local culture. Shown left: Long Meadows Rotary President Magnus Dahlgren presents Jessica Green with a check towards framing historical publicity pictures at Maryland Theatre.

13 HAGERSTOWN SUNRISE DONATES BOOKS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Al Smith, Sunrise Rotary president (left) and president-elect, Bill Christoffel (right) give books to Cindy Hinkle, librarian at Winter Street Elementary School. Sunrise purchases and donates books that are signed by the weekly meeting speakers and donated in each one s name. Hagerstown Sunrise Rotary and Santa brought gifts to Winter Street Elementary School in Hagerstown just before Christmas

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16 Register now for April Enjoy the Area s 150th Anniversary Events Surrounded by historic landmarks, Civil War-era charm, and stunning natural landscape, Gettysburg is a South Central Pennsylvania destination unlike any other. Situated just outside downtown Gettysburg, on the 100-acre Gateway Gettysburg campus, discover modern amenities, world-class dining, and a spectacular onsite theater just minutes from Gettysburg s most popular attractions. Guests of this centrally-located Gettysburg hotel are welcomed to this Federal-styled property by a dedicated and friendly hotel staff. After getting settled, take a refreshing dip in the indoor swimming pool, or enjoy a workout at the state-of-the-art fitness center. Two onsite restaurants dish up exceptional fare in a casual setting. Other exceptional guest services include complimentary shuttle services to local attractions and businesses, daily newspapers and complimentary WiFi. Registration Information Meal Package or Individual Choices Badge Name Check Titles PDG AG PHF PP Pres. PE Treas. Sec. Club Foundation Chair for (see discount qualification***) Club Guest Badge Name PHF Child (ages 5-12) Age Optional Tours (Not included in package prices) Registration Deadline March 1st Friday, 4/26 - Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center 2:00pm-4:15pm Includes round trip transportation from the Wyndham to the Visitors Center, tickets to the Film, Cyclorama, and Museum Adults X $27 Total $ Children (K-12) X $24 Total $ Saturday, 4/27 - Two Hour Battlefield Tour 2:45pm-4:45pm Coach with a licensed Battlefield Guide to pick up passengers at the Wyndham for a two hour tour of the battlefield & return to hotel. All Ages X $19 Total $ **Subtotal of Tours (transfer to totals on right) **$ # Per Person By 2/28/13 Per Person After 3/1/13 Children Ages 5-12 Totals Weekend Package X $185 $200 $82.50 $ (Fri. Dinner; Sat. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, Sun. Brkt.) Non Package Prices ++Make sure to mark Sat night meal choices below Friday Dinner X $55 $60 $16.50 $ Saturday All 3 Meals X $110 $115 $49.50 $ ++Sat. Night Meal Choices Maryland Crab Cake Prime Rib Sunday Breakfast X $25 $30 $16.50 $ **Subtotal of Tours if applicable (3/1/13 Deadline).. $ ***Club Foundation Chair qualifies for $55 discount if you register for Weekend Pkg. or Sat. All 3 Meals Subtract $55 here... $ Total Enclosed... $ Please make checks payable to the State College Downtown Rotary Club Mail your registration no later than April 6 to: Carol A. Walsh, District Admin. 157 Quarry Street Bellefonte, PA Any questions please contact Carol at or cawalsh@aol.com

17 The Rotary District Conference at GETTYSBURG Join us as we come together for Rotary District 7360 s Inaugural District Conference April 26-28, 2013 at the Wyndham Gettysburg The schedule of events* Friday, April 26 1pm - Conference opens with sessions scheduled until 4:30 The afternoon will include the District business meeting and sessions on Social Media and District Humanitarian Projects. Additionally, Rotary Zone 29 Coordinator Mary Berge will be joining us. 2pm - For spouses and families, a tour to the National Military Park Visitor Center This is an optional two hour tour which includes transportation from the Wyndham as well as admission to the Visitor Center s film, the Cyclorama and the museum 5:30pm Reception followed by Dinner at 6:30 9pm Hospitality Suites open. Want to compare some District Suds? let s have a taste test of Yuengling (Pottsville) and Straub (St. Marys) Saturday, April 27 7:30am Breakfast 8:30am Sessions begin For Club Foundation Chairs **, this is the first training session as we transition to Future Vision Also happening a session where we can share Fundraising ideas, plus a report from our GSE Team that traveled to Ukraine 11am Four Way Test Speech Contest Finals 4 High School students who worked their way through the regional competition make their presentations. 11:30am Youth Exchange Luncheon 2:45pm Battlefield Tour This is an optional bus tour of the battlefield. A licensed battlefield guide will be onboard to explain the battle as we travel about the field. 6pm Reception followed by Dinner and Entertainment at 7pm This is our formal dinner Black Tie optional 9:30pm Hospitality Suites open And there is no closing time listed. It s all about fun. Sunday, April 28 8:30am Memorial Service 9:30am Breakfast and the final session All sessions are business casual, except Saturday Dinner (black tie optional) *as currently scheduled, subject to change as needed **as part of the training for Future Vision, each club s Foundation Chair can register for the conference at a $55 discount. (must attend the Future Vision Training Session 8:30am Saturday) Hotel accommodations: The Wyndham Gettysburg, 95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA Reservations: Ask for the District 7360 rate - $ per night Make History with District 7360 s First Conference