December 13, 2005 Program

ROTARY CLUB OF MANSFIELD

Tuesday, December 13, 2005


December Program Chairman: Mike Greene

Speaker: Brian Greene

Program: Columbus Zoo

Invocator: Harry Frietchen

Greeter: Kim Harper


ROTARACT

[Info provided by Vickie Davanzo]

Two descriptions developed by the Rotaract VP, John Minniti, provide an overview of Rotaract. The students have elected a board. Their next steps include increasing membership and developing local and international service projects.

Rotaract is a new campus club affiliated with Rotary International. Rotaract clubs do many different things, but all undertake three types of activities:
1. Professional and career development of club members;
2. Leadership development of club members; and
3. Service projects, both local and international.

The ad below that was listed in the campus on-line newsletter may say it best:

ROTARACT CLUB

Interested in helping your Community???
Then Rotaract is for you!!!
If you have ever been in Key club in High School, then this is definitely for you.
Isn’t it about time you gave something back?
Help make your community a better place
Meet new people
Have fun in a loose environment where all ideas are considered.
Come and see what we are all about on Thursdays in Eisenhower 217 Noon to One

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Canned Goods Donations

President Marge requests that all Rotarians bring in a canned food item to give to charity on Tuesday, December 20th.

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Mansfield Rotary’s 2006-2007 Elections

The Nominating Committee is recommending the following slate of Officers and Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2006: President - Bill Sharp; Vice President - Arnold Haring; Secretary-Treasurer, Howard Menzel; Board of Directors (elect 3) - Bill Davison, Harold Davis, Skip Holmes.

This slate was presented to the full club on November 29th. Nominations were opened to the floor on December 6th to allow for other nominations and closed that same day. The election will be held on December 13th.

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ONTARIO ROTARY PROJECT

Ontario Rotarians are having Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s in Ontario, near Sam’s Club, Saturday, December 10th. Breakfast will start at 8:30 AM. There will be a bag of goodies for each child, a picture of each child with Santa, and all are included in the low price for breakfast. Also there are door prizes.

It is a fun event, with Ontario Golden Girls Drill Team serving breakfast. Plus it’s a worthy cause to further Ontario Rotary’s Projects to benefit others. Many area families are there as guests because they couldn’t come otherwise.

Come support this worthy project. [Submitted by Carol Au]
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Fellow Rotarian Taken Ill!

Sadly, we learned that Member Rick Riegel was been in the hospital for the past couple of weeks due to heart problems. Get well soon, Rick!

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STRIVE

Veronica Groff and Jim Schaum introduced three members of the STRIVE program from Mansfield Senior High School to the Club. Students attending this day were: Stephanie Edmiston, Justin Skeen, and Erin Raphael. It is certainly nice to see these representatives at our meeting!
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TUTORS STILL NEEDED!

Tutors are still needed in Mansfield City Elementary Schools. Voters have turned down several levy requests, so one way to make a difference is by volunteering some time to help a student or two! Walt Chaffee will be glad to talk to any Rotarian, Rotarian spouse or family member, or other volunteer about becoming engaged as a tutor. Get involved! Make a difference!! Contact Walt at wcha104003@aol.com or (419) 756-1959.
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Have a great week!
David V. Daugherty. Email Editor