BEDFORD ROTARY CLUB CHAMBERSBURG ROTARY CLUB BEDFORD CELEBRATES 90 YEARS!!! Special Guest Speaker was PDG Carl Hill

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2 BEDFORD ROTARY CLUB BEDFORD CELEBRATES 90 YEARS!!! Our Club s 90th anniversary took place on September 26, and we celebrated with a gala evening. It was a time to look back with pride on the many contributions Bedford Rotary Club has made to our community and world nations since President Leah Pepple opened the program and thanked those in attendance who helped us celebrate. Our Secretary, Gary Shaffer, highlighted Club activities and contributions over the years, and District Governor Drukker described the ever changing environments and cultures encountered during that same period. Guest speaker Carl Hill spoke about fond memories of his Rotary journey as a member of several Rotary clubs and his service as District Governor while a member of our club. County Commissioner and Club member Josh Lang read a Board proclamation establishing September 26, 2016 as Bedford Rotary Club day. Our sister club, Bedford Sunrise, helped us celebrate as did two exchange students from both clubs. President Pepple closed the evening affair encouraging us to seek out a young generation of new members to establish an impactful link to the future. Who knows what thoughts or ideas the new ones will bring along with them? Special Guest Speaker was PDG Carl Hill CHAMBERSBURG ROTARY CLUB Chambersburg Rotary Club partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to conduct a Duck Derby in conjunction with Chambersburg s annual Oktoberfest. Duck calls echoed through the misty day along with duck hats, duck balloons and 2,000 plastic ducks quickly making their way down the Falling Spring race way, recently freshened by some needed fall rain. The two organizations had been selling duck tickets and soliciting sponsors for the past two months. Tickets were $5 each or $25 for a Quack Pack of six tickets. The results netted each of the partners $6500. The Rotary share goes directly to support the clubs scholarship program for local graduating high school seniors. The most prolific seller of duck tickets was club secretary Sue McMurtray, who demonstrated great leadership by selling a total of 281 tickets! She set a very high standard for the rest of the club. Mark your calendar now for the first Saturday of October (10/7/2017) for a fun day in Chambersburg.

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5 PENN STATE TAILGATE PARTY WITH: Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap, and the Sunrise, Downtown and Evening Clubs of State College Soggy weather couldn t dampen the spirits of the Centre County Rotarians who turned out in force to cheer on the Nittany Lions at the local Clubs third annual Penn State tailgate this month. Over 75 Rotarians representing five Clubs (Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap, and the Sunrise, Downtown, and Evening Clubs of State College), along with students from the Penn State chapter of Rotaract, gathered in the spirit of goodwill and better friendships for Penn State s October 1 clash with the Golden Gophers of Minnesota. Conditions were dreary, but dispositions were bright, especially after the game, an exciting overtime victory for the home team.

6 COUDERSPORT ROTARY CLUB ROTARY CLUB OF HANCOCK Every year Coudersport Rotary Club sponsors the annual Halloween Parade with Tag Day. This year many Coudersport Sixth Grade students participated and made today very successful. Rotary donates part of the proceeds to the Sixth Grade class trip. In addition, money donated supports the annual Halloween Parade. There will be prizes for various categories of costumes, and refreshments provided for all in attendance at the parade which will be held on Saturday, October 29, Thank you to the Rotary members who helped with the event and a special thank you to the Coudersport Sixth Grade students for a terrific job! Coudersport Sixth Grade Students Rotarian Bob Kuhl Tag Day Committee at rear of picture. If it were not for the Micah s Backpack Project, many youth, who rely on meals served during the school day, would go hungry over the weekend. Micah s Backpack, which was developed to meet the needs of such students, sends home a variety of food items in individual servings every Friday. The Hancock Rotary Club recently donated 150 cans of pasta to support the Micah s Backpack Project at Hancock Elementary. Melinda Golden, a Hancock Rotarian said, Our members wanted to ensure that children wouldn t go hungry over the weekend and we also hoped to inspire other civic groups, churches and individual to support this incredibly important and necessary program. Micah s Backpack differs from most food drives in that it seeks to collect specific categories of food designed to appeal to young children and to meet their nutritional needs. According to Ms. Golden, Juice boxes and individual servings of cereal, fruit, soup and macaroni and cheese are always appreciated. Pictured are: L-R Rotarians Robert (Smitty) Smith; George Hults;; Merv Bowers; Bob Kuhl; Walter Baker; Natalie Stenhach Front Row: Linda McCarty, Carolyn Clingerman, Angie Hager, PDG Melinda Golden. Back Row: Michael Bynum

7 SHEPHERDSTOWN ROTARY CLUB & CHARLES TOWN ROTARY CLUB As they have done for many years, the Shepherdstown and Charles Town Rotary Clubs have teamed up to provide free dictionaries and thesauruses to students in Jefferson County schools. The two clubs buy the books with Rotary funds, and club members volunteer their time to distribute them. They give dictionaries to all the third graders in the schools and thesauruses to all the fifth graders. This year, they distributed a total of 701 dictionaries and 680 thesauruses during visits to schools between September 28 and October 4. The Shepherdstown Club handles distributions to the schools in the northern part of the county: C.W. Shipley, Driswood, North Jefferson, Shepherdstown, and T.A. Lowery elementary schools. The Charles Town Club handles distribution to the remaining four schools: Blue Ridge, Ranson and South Jefferson Elementary and Wright Denny Intermediate. Promoting literacy has always been a major Rotary priority, and the organization sees the distribution of dictionaries and thesauruses as an important part of that effort. The goal is to help students become good writers and readers, so they can develop good communications skills that will serve them well no matter what vocation or profession they follow when they become adults. Students in Ms. Griffith s 3rd grade North Jefferson Elementary classroom holding the dictionaries they just received from members of the Shepherdstown Rotary Club. EMPORIUM ROTARY CLUB Senator Joseph Scanati, third from the left, recently took some time out from campaigning to speak at the Emporium Rotary luncheon. Rotarian Anthony Moscato, forth from the left, works for the Senator. 2 nd grader receive Andy & Elmer Coloring Books at the Woodland Elementary School and Austin Area School Districts provided by Emporium Rotary Club.

8 ROTARY CLUB OF ST. MARYS The memorial stone is "DEDICATED TO ALL ROTARIANS PAST, PRESENT AND FU- TURE" and an official dedication ceremony will be planned for Spring The St. Marys Rotary Club has served the community of St. Marys and former Benzinger Township since Recently the St. Marys Rotary Club funded Flag Poles, Landscaping, and a Memorial Stone at Benzinger Park. The project was done surrounding the Scoreboard which was funded by the Sheetz Corporation. The beautiful stone was installed by St. Marys Monuments, and the landscaping was done by West Creek Nursery. ROTARY CLUB OF MONTOURSVILLE The Montoursville Rotary Club participated in the Kiwanis Montoursville Fall Festival September 23 rd & 24th at Indian Park, Montoursville. This weekend event is a community event proving musical entertainment, food, games, and ending in a fabulous fire-works display on Saturday night for the entire community to enjoy. All vendors participating in the even are not-for-profit organizations and clubs, allowing a unique way for all to serve the community and do a little fun-raising as well! The Montoursville Rotary set up a Hole -In-One golf game with a prize for every child that played and a cash award for any lucky hole-in-one winners! The club was able to raise almost $500 at this event. We even had a local celebrity stop by to try to win at the Hole-In-One game ~ Williamsport Cross Cutter s Boomer!!

9 ROTARY CLUB OF RIDGWAY The Second Harvest Food Bank out of Erie, PA, provided fresh food to about 80 area families. Rev. Roger Peterson, coordinator, received volunteer help from members of the Ridgway Rotary, St. Leo's church and That Man Is You men's group, the YMCA, Trinity UMC members, Arc Metals employees, the Salvation Army, and Grace Episcopal church. Second Harvest project provides fresh, healthy produce to enable low income clients to eat healthier and make better food choices. To enable future distributions individuals and/or organizations are needed to help with distribution and funding for the cost of delivering the food to Ridgway from the distribution center in Erie. Those willing to help should contact Rev. Roger Peterson at Pictured L to R are: Steve Shick, Dan Merritt, Evelyn Johnson, Gennaro Aiello, Debbie Richards, Charlie Richards, Lt. Ashlee Luzader, Gloria Udarbe, Dr. Guillermo Udarbe, Gayl Glover, Rev. Roger Peterson, Becky Chenot, Jeannie Allenbaugh, Bryton Dubowski, Sam Market, Mike Fernan, and Judith Manno-Stager. Missing from photo are Ben Brendel, Richard Allenbaugh, Jim Delhunty, Sonny Chenot, Dr. Vernon Ordiway, Kay Kinkead, Marcia Dunton, Joan Robbins, and Anne Aragones. ROTARY CLUB OF JOHNSONBURG Each year Johnsonburg Rotary gives the Andy & Elmer s Apple Dumpling Adventure books to the 2 nd Grade. This year they decided to tryout the recipe. Here are pictures of the second graders enjoying apple dumplings made from the recipe in the book. Pictured is Rotarian Pam Diiulio with Joyce DeVallance, owner of The Sugarcane Floral and Gift Shop, on Center Street in Johnsonburg. Joyce told Rotarians about opening The Sugarcane, a dream of her son Michael s, and how the business has grown over the years. She proudly told the group that she had just finished her 23 rd wedding this year. The Sugarcane offers a range of jewelry, candles and gift items along with being a full service florist. She is willing to work with special requests from customers.

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11 ROTARY CLUB OF GALETON NEWS FROM OUR DGN DAN BENNETT October was a month of change for the Galeton Rotary Club. We were forced to move from the Ox-Yoke Inn after many years of meeting there. After a thorough search we will now meet at the Permastone Inn. The town and the club regret the closing of the Ox-Yoke Inn. Principal, Clyde Pierce shared the results of the state required standardized testing as his program this month. The format has changed since last year and generally scores are lower this year. Galeton's overall score was better than all but one local school. John Zeigler had a discussion of the menu at our new meeting place. A committee of members met with the Permastone staff to discuss the issues that need to be changed. We have, as a club, never had to ask for less food before. We had a most successful spouse's night Greetings, Rotarians Did you hear the one about the guy who missed a great celebration...??? Me neither. But there is a celebration on November 19th that you don t want to miss. The celebration of 100 years of doing good in the world. Come celebrate the soon-to-be eradication of polio from the WORLD! Enjoy District 7360 s BIRTHDAY PARTY for the ROTARY FOUNDATION. The Casino at Lakemont Park 300 Lakemont Park Blvd Altoona, PA Registration 5:30 ~ Seating at 6:15 ~ ~ Dinner 6:30 ~ with Bill Olivett, Assistant District Governor, presenting a plaque to Henry Lush for 60 years of service to the Galeton Club. Henry has been president twice, served on District committees, and has program been chairman for many years. Our final October program will be led by Paul Vice-President, Miller. Paul's programs are always special. An upcoming program is Ed Leslie's semi-annual cheese steak dinner on Oh yes $10 from every raffle ticket you buy after the first one goes to TRF in your name toward your PHF November 3. Pictured here is Henry Lush. Dan Bennett, DGN District 7360 Office: Fax: Cell: myrotarymoment1819@gmail.com

12 Rotary International District 7360 cordially invites you to attend the Annual Foundation Recognition Dinner Celebrating 100 Years of The Rotary Foundation Saturday, November 19, 2016 Casino at Lakemont Park 300 Lakemont Park Blvd. Altoona, PA Registration 5:30 ~ Seating at 6:15 ~ Dinner 6:30 Entertaining & Enlightening Guest Speaker: John T Capps, District 6285 John T. became a Rotarian when participating in club, district and international humanitarian service projects. From ringing the bells for The Salvation Army, accompanying a medical container to the Philippines, being a mentor for recovering drug and alcohol addicts, to ten annual trips to India for Polio, water wells, literacy projects, these and others have influenced his life. A long time Rotarian and Motivational speaker he is a legend in Rotary. College of Past District Governors Meeting from 4-5PM. Please indicate attendance below. Please R.S.V.P. With Postmarks by Wednesday, November 9th ~ Return this slip with your check for $50 per person payable to Rotary District 7360 Please Print Full Name for badge Please Print Full Name for badge Rotary Club of (or Guest) Rotary Club of (or Guest) Rotary Title (if applicable) Paul Harris Fellow Sustaining Member Major Donor PHF Society Member Benefactor Bequest Society Choose one: Six ounce Filet with Mushrooms Autumn Seasoned Chicken Breast w/cranberry/apple Chutney Herb Roasted Salmon Filet with Sweet Soy Glaze I will be attending the COG meeting at 4PM Please indicate dietary restrictions on the back of this form. Rotary Title (if applicable) Paul Harris Fellow Sustaining Member Major Donor PHF Society Member Benefactor Bequest Society Choose one: Six ounce Filet with Mushrooms Autumn Seasoned Chicken Breast w/cranberry/apple Chutney Herb Roasted Salmon Filet with Sweet Soy Glaze I will be attending the COG meeting at 4PM Please submit additional guests on another form. Total attending X $50 each $ (checks payable to District 7360) Mail by Nov. 9th to: Carol Walsh, PDG, 157 Quarry St., Bellefonte, PA 16823

13 Annual Foundation Raffle Tickets are $10 each. Every $ you spend on tickets after the first one goes to The Rotary Foundation in your name for PHF recognition etc. Chances to win Cash prizes while contributing to TRF. See Sample Ticket Below Tickets will be available at your club meetings, at the event or Contact DGN Dan Bennett (dan@danbennett.biz) Recognition of: Sustaining Members, PHF s, PHF Society Members, Major Donors, Benefactors and Bequest Society members. Please DGN Dan Bennett (dan@danbennett.biz) for details. Look For Program Advertising Opportunities for clubs, Businesses or Personal Wishes Ads on Page 3.

14 District 7360 Annual Foundation Dinner Program Advertising Name: Club: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Ad Size: Back Cover $ /2 x 5 1/2" Inside Back or Front $90 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" Full Page Ad $80 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" Half Page Ad $45 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" Quarter Page Ad $25 2 1/8 x 5 1/2" Business Card (1/8 pg) $15 Business Card Please make sure your ad is no larger than the sizes indicated including a margin. Contact me if you need help. Please return this form and a check made payable to District 7360 to the attention of by Nov 4th Carol A. Walsh, PDG DA 157 Quarry St. Bellefonte, PA Please submit all ads/artwork electronically to: cawalsh@aol.com by Nov. 4th If you need me to create the ad for you, please get the information to me by October 28th

15 The purpose of the Rotary Leadership Ins tute (RLI) is to strengthen your Club and strengthen your life. Rotary provides an opportunity for all of us to provide service to our community and throughout the world (Service Above Self). With that service comes a learning experience in the areas of leadership, team building, planning, marke ng, communica on and organiza on. Rotary Leadership Ins tute provides an opportunity to enrich that learning through sharing experiences and ideas with other Rotarians throughout the region. Find your passion in Rotary. BRING A ROTARY FRIEND to the November 5 Course Day which will be held at the Hagerstown Community College in Hagerstown, Maryland. The Course Day begins at 8:30 a.m. with registra on and concludes at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $75 per person and includes all course materials, breakfast, lunch and snacks. There are three Sessions which must be completed in numerical order to graduate from the Rotary Leadership Ins tute. You may register at for the November 5 Course Day. The $75 fee may be paid via PayPal. Registra on deadline is Saturday, October 22 (we must have a specific number of par cipants in order to get course materials printed and to get facilitators scheduled). No late or walk-in registra ons will be accepted, you must register on-line no later than October 22. QUESTIONS? Please contact Mark E. Barnhart, Registrar for the Rotary Leadership Ins tute Main Line Division USA at mbarnhar@verizon.net.

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17 Mill Hall Sunrise Rotary on a flight to RIO de JANEIRO! Friday, November 4 Cocktail Hour 6 pm Boarding Begins 6:45 pm Haywood s On The Green Banquet Room 43 Fairway View Drive Mill Hall, PA $35 Flight Reservation Cash Bar For tickets call Make checks payable to Mill Hall Sunrise Rotary, PO Box 643, Lock Haven, PA by October 25 th. Proceeds will support End Polio Now and other Rotary projects. Braised Eye of Round Chicken Scallopini Roasted Potatoes Vegetable Apple Cobbler Chocolate Cake

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19 Rotarians armed and ready to shoo ducks down the stream at the Chambersburg annual Duck Derby Herpetologist Matt & Paula Wilson recently visited the Ridgway Rotary Club West Snyder RC serviced hot dogs in the Rotary Stand at the Beaver Fair. L to R: PDG S Howard and Sharon Benner; Stacy Guyer; LaMar and Mary Lee Troup Rotary Foundation Chair, Mary Polaski, is shown presenting Dr. Mary DaCanal with her Paul Harris Fellowship from the Johnsonburg RC Members of the Johnsonburg RC presented coloring books to second grade students at Johnsonburg Area Elementary School recently. Third grade students each received a dictionary and fourth grade students received a thesaurus. 3rd Graders above. Coudersport Sixth Grade Students Rotarian Bob Kuhl-Tag Day Committee Emporium RC recently sponsored the 3 rd grade Dictionary and 2 nd grade Andy & Elmer Coloring Book Projects at the Woodland Elementary School and Austin Area Collection jugs used by Coudersport RC for Tag Day

20 Attendance for September 2016 Club Members 6/30/16 Members Current Average % Altoona Martinsburg Altoona-Sunrise Martinsburg/Sunrise Ashland Area Mercersburg Bedford Mifflintown Bedford Sunrise Mill Hall (Sunrise) Bellefonte Sunrise Milton Berkeley Springs Montoursville Berwick Morrisons Cove Bloomsburg Mt. Carmel Chambersburg Muncy Charles Town Oakland Claysburg Pleasant Gap Clearfield Pottsville Coudersport Renovo Cumberland (Aug) 0 Ridgway Curwensville Ringtown Danville Romney Downtown Lock Haven Selinsgrove Elysburg Shamokin Emporium Shamokin Dam Sunris Frackville Shenandoah Galeton Shepherdstown Grantsville Southern Schuylkill Co Hagerstown St. Marys Hagerstown/Sunrise State College Hancock State College Sunrise Hegins-Valley View State College-Downtow Hollidaysburg (Aug) 0 Sunbury Hughesville Tamaqua Huntingdon Tower City-Porter Johnsonburg Tyrone Keyser Waynesboro Lewisburg West Snyder-Bvr Sprin Lewisburg (Sunrise) Williamsport MD Lewisburg Sunset Williamsport PA Club Members 6/30/16 Lewistown Totals, Net Gain, Lock Haven of 74 clubs Long Meadows reporting Mahanoy City Missing this month are: Cumberland Hollidaysburg Members Current Average % 61.45%