October 10, 2011 Fort Wayne Mayoral Candidates Program I: Tom Henry Last week club members participated in the first of two programs featuring the candidates for Fort Wayne mayoral race in the November 8 election. Incumbent Democrat Tom Henry asked Rotarians to consider three things in evaluating those pursuing the city s highest office 1) the ability to be a good fiscal steward, the ability to create a business-friendly environment, and 3) the ability to provide good city services. Mayor Henry pointed to achievements that included consecutive years of flat balanced budgets, the AA+ rating for the city, the city s ownership of its utilities and cash reserves available to address emergency situations as may arise. Mr. Henry serves as chair of Indiana s Urban Mayors Caucus. He noted that over the last four years there had not been layoffs or reductions in city services in his administration. He recognized small business as the city s largest employer and that Fort Wayne s 5.2% GDP is twice the national average. New single bin recycling has increased residents participation in the program from 30% to 70% and has reduced fees. Fort Wayne will be honored with two awards in Indianapolis this month for the city s accomplishments with recycling. Republican mayoral candidate Paula Hughes addresses our club October 17.
THE DOWNTOWN ROTARY CLUB Next Meeting: October 10, 2011 OPENING DOORS THROUGH SERVICE Greeters Cashier Invocation House Song Leader Sergeant Spin Editor Program Lona Antil & Carole Fuller Phyllis Hermann Deanna Wilkirson John Hoffman Jim Kratzat Kelly Updike Bruce Haines Chancellor Michael Wartell, IPFW What s New and What s Next at IPFW Upcoming Programs October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 Paula Hughes, Mayoral Candidate Fort Wayne Mayoral Election 2011 Alexander Hoffman, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar District 6630 Global Economic Outlook: How the Next Generation Can Adapt to Global Change Detective Sergeant Cleveland Inge, Owner of Red-Eye Self Defense Making Personal Protection a Priority Jim Schriver, Owner of Schriver Farms (Montpelier IN) Operation Hometown Outreach Proposed New Member Please call President Mike with any comments Jeff Zimmerman Sponsors Will Murphy Sponsors Dean, College of Business, Indiana Tech Bill Gabbard, John Leal, Win Rood President, General Manager, NIPR.FM Kelly Updike, Linda Ruffolo, Deb Beckman Perfect Attendance Numeral Pins If you have old numeral pins, please turn them in to Jane Wilks to be recycled.
Thank You, Rotary Club of Downtown Fort Wayne! Rotarian Jane McDonald (second from right) from the Rotary Club of Chicago attended our September 26 meeting to thank us for our partnership with her club and the club of Atakpame, Togo in supporting the local school. The Rotary Club of Downtown Fort Wayne opened doors through service by accessing RI funds to complete a project where playground equipment and school supplies were provided to the children of the school. Jane, as a member of the Peace Corps, helped these Rotary clubs provide much needed support to this small West African village. Her attendance at our club meeting was a direct result of our commitment to her village and our support. While contributing to our club s foundation is part of our dues obligations, contributions to the Rotary International Foundation truly fuels the work of Rotary. More about Rotary s international and local foundations can be found in this week s Spin. Gold Standard Recognition to Bill Gabbard! President Mike acknowledges member Bill Gabbard for his work with Rotary s Circle of Hope Clean-Up Day last weekend.
Anonymous Donor Recognizes Two for Club Service Club members Carole Fuller (left) and Sandy Shumaker became our newest Paul Harris Fellows October 3. The ladies were presented with their awards by Dick Conklin. An anonymous donor recognized Carol and Sandy for their service to Rotary. NEW! Rotary Club s Member Vocation Highlight Program President Mike has asked members to reach within and consider promoting their vocation/occupation to the club's membership by participating in the new Member Vocation Profile program. Complete the form at a Monday club meeting (cards will be placed on the tables) or by visiting fortwaynerotary.org and completing the form online. It's an opportunity to enhance the professional, ethical business network that is one of our club's greatest assets. The benefits of promoting your work, vocation, and occupation are increased by participating in this new program. This week's profile: Bob Wearley Bob is a retired USAF pilot, businessman, and jail minister. He works at Commerical Filter Sales and Services Inc. Bob states "after starting out of my garage in October 1986, I have retired from active management and placed by 'bonus son' Jason Daenens as CEO. I can devote my time as a volunteer chaplain in Jail and founding board member of Faith Based Ministry to mentor exoffenders and help them re-enter society with jobs, housing, and mentoring".
Perfect Attendance 2010-2011 Congratulations to the following Rotarians who had perfect attendance from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011: Name # Years Name # Years Win Rood 44 RonVerLee 9 John Leal 42 Linda Skaggs 9 Jim Cress 31 Lisa Waterman 8 Lindy Moss 29 Doug Hiatt 8 Bill Harris 25 Dan Carr 7 John Kowalczyk 23 Dee Hoffman 7 Frances Ganaway 23 Jane Wilks 7 Dick Conklin 22 Mike Kelly 4 Deanna Wilkirson2 0 Kay Ostrum 3 Tim Gibson 19 Jason Daenens 2 Masson Robertson 19 Carole Fuller 2 Bill Gabbard 17 Louise Jackson 2 Tony McNair 17 Deb Beckman 1 Randy Roberts 15 Jill Gutreuter 1 Al Diefenbach 15 Tom Hufford 1 Linda Ruffolo 14 Barb Wachtman 1 Mark Westerhausen 14 Chris Cage 1 Mike McKay 13 Ruth Corn 1 Lona Antil 12 Dave Borgen 10 Dick Sievers 10 Rotary Exchange Student Ana Criis Martinez with Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry
Una Bella Sera! Divertimento! Cibo! Amici! (Story and photos by Dave Borgen) WOW! What a wonderful evening it was! The 2011 Fall Harvest Rotary Wine Tasting party held at Brookside, The Bass Mansion on the campus of St. Francis College. Kudos to the fundraising committee for a job very well done on the site selection! Bravo! The event was attended by about 75 Rotarians (Downtown, Anthony Wayne and Rotaract Clubs represented), family and friends. The event was Italian themed and party goers had no shortage of activities to occupy their time. There were hors d'oeuvres, (which I will say were quite tasty), a wine tasting table, exotic Olive Oil tasting, a silent auction and an absolutely stunningly restored summer home to explore and marvel at! A truly wonderful social event and a much needed source of financial support for our club s program and project goals!
There are special thanks galore to pass on: Our event sponsors were: IPFW, Manpower, Commercial Filter Service, 5/3 Private Bank, JH Specialty, Sandy Shumaker and Degreasing Engineers. Auction items were donated by: Candace Schuler, Carole Fuller, Louise Jackson, Mike Kelly, Jeremy Redding, Sandy Shumaker, Irene Walters, Dan Copeland, Mark Carboni, Lisa Waterman, Linda Ruffolo, Holli Seabury, Mary Campbell, Jane Wilks and Randy Roberts. Event Committee Members: Louise Jackson, Holli Seabury, Jason Daenens, Carole Fuller and Candace Schular. Rotarians Day of Work? Work? Really?? (Story and photos by Dave Borgen) The annual Fall River Greenway clean-up was held last Saturday morning. I guess one could debate whether this activity should be classified as work or play? Work is defined as exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil. Play is defined as exercise or action by way of amusement or recreation.
On the one hand, you are walking with a trash bag, bending over repeatedly and picking up trash. That would meet the definition or work. On the other hand, you have an absolutely beautiful fall morning, the fellowship of a dozen Rotarians and family, you are walking with a trash bag, bending over repeatedly and picking up trash, and at the end, you go to Coney Island for hot dogs, chips, a soft drink and a whole bunch of laughs. That would definitely meet the definition of play! Well, as they say, One Rotarians work is another Rotarians play (or something like that)! Work or play, thanks to, Bill Gabbard and his wife Sara, Mike Kelly, Dee Hoffman and Allyn and Veronica, Jerry Dahle, Bob Kabisch, Glen Abels, Dave Borgen and Jason Daenens (Jason was an Army of One ). President Mike barking out orders to the troops! If I heard drop and gimme twenty one more time! Work, work, work!
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Una Bella Sera! Divertimento! Cibo! Amici! WOW! What a wonderful evening it was! The 2011 Fall Harvest Rotary Wine Tasting party held at Brookside, The Bass Mansion on the campus of St. Francis College. Kudos to the fundraising committee for a job very well done on the site selection! Bravo! The event was attended by about 75 Rotarians (Downtown, Anthony Wayne and Rotaract Clubs represented), family and friends. The event was Italian themed and party goers had no shortage of activities to occupy their time. There were hors d'oeuvres, (which I will say were quite tasty), a wine tasting table, exotic Olive Oil tasting, a silent auction and an absolutely stunningly restored summer home to explore and marvel at! A truly wonderful social event and a much needed source of financial support for our club s program and project goals! There are special thanks galore to pass on:
Our event sponsors were: IPFW, Manpower, Commercial Filter Service, 5/3 Private Bank, JH Specialty, Sandy Shumaker and Degreasing Engineers. Auction items were donated by: Candace Schuler, Carole Fuller, Louise Jackson, Mike Kelly, Jeremy Redding, Sandy Shumaker, Irene Walters, Dan Copeland, Mark Carboni, Lisa Waterman, Linda Ruffolo, Holli Seabury, Mary Campbell, Jane Wilks and Randy Roberts. Event Committee Members: Louise Jackson, Holli Seabury, Jason Daenens, Carole Fuller and Candace Schular. Rotarians Day of Work? Work? Really?? The annual Fall River Greenway clean-up was held last Saturday morning. I guess one could debate whether this activity should be classified as work or play? Work is defined as exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil. Play is defined as exercise or action by way of amusement or recreation. On the one hand, you are walking with a trash bag, bending over repeatedly and picking up trash. That would meet the
definition or work. On the other hand, you have an absolutely beautiful fall morning, the fellowship of a dozen Rotarians and family, you are walking with a trash bag, bending over repeatedly and picking up trash, and at the end, you go to Coney Island for hot dogs, chips, a soft drink and a whole bunch of laughs. That would definitely meet the definition of play! Well, as they say, One Rotarians work is another Rotarians play (or something like that)! Work or play, thanks to, Bill Gabbard and his wife Sara, Mike Kelly, Dee Hoffman and Allyn and Veronica, Jerry Dahle, Bob Kabisch, Glen Abels, Dave Borgen and Jason Daenens (Jason was an Army of One ). President Mike barking out orders to the troops! If I heard drop and gimme twenty one more time! Work, work, work!
ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE Foundation Information/clarifications Membership in the club carries with it certain financial obligations and expectations. All members are required to: Pay dues. Your dues support the operation of the club, including such things as the salaries of the club secretary and club treasurer, postage, telephone, officer trainings and the weekly meeting meals and venue. The club also pays annual member dues to Rotary International and to Rotary District 6540. Support the local Fort Wayne Rotary Foundation. This is NOT the same as the Rotary International Foundation (see below). The local Rotary foundation is a 501(c)3, not for profit, and all donations to this foundation are tax deductable Each member pays $100.00 annually to support the projects of the Fort Wayne Rotary Foundation; you will see this on your twice-yearly dues statement, billed at $50.00 on each statement. Sgt. Fines at the weekly club meetings and club fund raisers are also club foundation revenue sources. The Fort Wayne Rotary Foundation funds: LOCAL PROJECTS Washington School partnership Excellence in Education Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Cleo Fox Music Scholarships Student Rotarians recognition & scholarship INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS Group Study Exchange Rotary Youth Exchange program Shelter box projects District s World Affairs Conference Togo school project All members are ENCOURAGED to: Support the Rotary International Foundation and strive to become a Paul Harris Fellow or a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. A tax deductable contribution of $1,000.00 to the Rotary International Foundation will earn you the designation of a Paul Harris Fellow. You may make an annual contribution to become a Paul Harris Fellow through a Every Rotarian Every Year donation of $100.00 or pay $1,000.00 all at one time, or you may make contributions on any schedule that works best for you. Once you have become a Paul Harris Fellow, you are encouraged to continue making contributions to become a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. You may also honor a family member or associate as a Paul Harris Fellow a wonderful recognition for someone who is important to you. Rotary International Foundation projects: Polio eradication Ambassadorial scholars/peace Scholars District Group Study Exchange teams Matching grant projects at the district or international level
Anthony Wayne Rotary Club Trap & Skeet Fundraiser 11 am October 15, 2011 St. Joe Valley Conservation Club: 5871 County Rd 60, St. Joe IN, 46785 $65 per participant, ammunition & targets included Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place teams 25 Targets Trap, 25 Targets Skeet $25 general admission for non-shooters Don t miss your chance to win the Shotgun Door Prize valued at $800! Novices welcome, pre-event practice and instruction available! Funds raised will support Anthony Wayne Rotary charitable projects. Rotary provides humanitarian aid & helps build peace & goodwill in the world. Registration Pre-registration is encouraged by October 1st First Last Address City State Zip E-mail Phone Shooters wishing to compete as a 4 member team must send entries and deposits in one envelope. Please fill out one registration form per shooter. Eye and ear protection is required! St. Joe can provide on a limited basis if needed. No off site ammunition allowed. 12 and 20 gauge shells provided. Only participants are eligible for the door prize! Checks only, make payable to Anthony Wayne Rotary Other Team Members: Name Team Member Name Team Member Name Team Member Will you need a shotgun? Yes No Please Circle: beginner intermediate advanced Total Included:* For More Information visit: www.anthonywaynerotary.com or Contact John Smith (260) 441-8232 or email: johnsmith_1946@frontier.com Send registration to: John Smith, 5307 Cloverbrook Dr., Fort Wayne IN, 46806. *Please detach the bottom half of this sheet and include it with your payment, retain top half for reference.