December 6, 2005 Meeting; Election

ROTARY CLUB OF MANSFIELD

Tuesday, December 6, 2005

Program

Speaker: Michael Borden, OSU - Mansfield

Program: Time Management

Invocator: Walt Chaffee

Greeter: Kim Harper



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Additional Paul Harris Fellowship Contribution

Congratulations to Carl Pfeiffer, shown at the left with President Marge, for his recent contribution to the Paul Harris Fellowship (PHF) Program thereby making him eligible to receive a PHF +3 pin. That means that he has made an initial $1,000 contribution to the Fund and then added 3 additional $1,000 contributions. Way to go Carl!!

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Mansfield Rotary’s Current Paul Harris Fellows

Dennis Allison, Carol Au, Bob Beer + 1, Fred Behi, Eric Behnke, Roy Brown, Walt Chaffee, Pat Chilcote, Chuck Cook, Dave Crawford, David Daugherty + 3, Harold Davis, John Gross, Arnold Haring, Fred Hout, Sam Hoyek, Bill Jilek, Joel Kaye, Dave Kramer, Charlie Lynch, Bob Mabee, Win Meek, Bob Meese, Howard Menzel, Bob Morton + 1, Dave Nickey, Carl Pfeifer + 3, Danny Phallen, Jim Schaum, Bob Soulen + 7, Marge Thompson, Don Timmer, and Jon Young.

Contact Past President, Dave Kramer, to see how YOU can become a Paul Harris Fellow at kramer.8@osu.edu or (419) 755-4344. Being a Paul Harris Fellow is a point of Rotary pride!

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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, Board of Directors (elect 3) - Bill Davison, Harold Davis, Skip Holmes.

This slate was presented to the full club on November 29th. Nominations will be opened to the floor on December 6th to allow for other nominations and closed that same day. Nominating Committee Chairman, Jim DeSanto, stated that any nominations made from the floor should be confirmed with the nominee beforehand. The election will be held on December 13th.

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Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Remember that the Salvation Army Bell Ringing is this Saturday. Be sure to be at your assigned spot on-time so that we can beat the pants off of Kiwanis!


Have a great week!
David V. Daugherty. Email Editor

Betty Montgomery - Speaker

ROTARY CLUB OF MANSFIELD

Tuesday, November 29, 2005


Speaker: Betty Montgomery

Program: Treasurer, State of Ohio

Invocator: Rick Blahnik

50/50: Sheila York-Eichinger

Greeter: Kim Harper

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STARBUCKS CHILDREN’S CHEER

Starbucks is having its annual Christmas Cheer Party December 1st 2005 between 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please bring an unopened new toy to the Starbucks on Walker Lake Road and you will get a free drink. All toys that are collected will be donated to Med Central's Children Unit. Please do not bring or donate stuffed animals. There will be singing and other specials in the store on the 1st, but the toy drive will last until Christmas.

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New Member – Kim Harper

Please welcome out newest member, Kim Harper. Kim is an Account Executive with Aten & Mennetti Insurance in Mansfield.



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Learn about the Rotary Foundation

The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

The Foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International's sixth president, Arch C. Klumph of Ohio, as an endowment fund for Rotary "to do good in the world." It has grown from an initial contribution of US $26.50 to more than US $55 million contributed in 2002-03. Its event-filled history is a story of Rotarians learning the value of service to humanity.

The Foundation's Humanitarian Programs fund international Rotary club and district projects to improve the quality of life, providing health care, clean water, food, education, and other essential needs primarily in the developing world. One of the major Humanitarian Programs is Polio Plus, which seeks to eradicate the poliovirus worldwide.

Through its Educational Programs, the Foundation provides funding for some 1,200 students to study abroad each year. Grants are also awarded to university teachers to teach in developing countries and for exchanges of business and professional people. Former participants in the Foundation's programs have the opportunity to continue their affiliation with Rotary as Foundation Alumni.

For more information on current Foundation program awards and financial status see the Rotary Foundation Fact Card and the Rotary Foundation Annual Report, both of which are available for download at http://www.rotary.org/foundation/index.html. You will find a wealth of information at this site!
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We Care Program

A big Thank you! to Tim Campbell, Dearman Moving and Storage, our own Mansfield Rotarian, for moving and temporarily storing, or housing 1,600 new, Scholastic books, this Tuesday, November 22. The donated books will be distributed to “children at risk” in Richland County, through the We Care Program. And a big thank you, too, to the Volunteers of America for the latest donation of Scholastic books to benefit children at risk in Richland County.

The Project Committee Chairman asked for a permanent (actually a pass through) storage space, about half the size of a one car garage, ideally with some shelving and a table for putting labels in the books, BEFORE distribution to Mansfield Rotarians’ existing projects, School Tutoring Program, the Salvation Army, Schools’ children at risk, through the police (this has happened and is in the works), and other organizations. The goal is to distribute the items (books, blankets, donated educational items) as quickly as possible to children at risk - to keep as their own - or to specifically benefit these children. Also, rather than needing “storage,” the books will go to others and other groups who will help to “distribute” the items, ASAP, so the books are in the hands of the children at risk, our target group.

The We Care Program (books and blankets to children at risk) was started in 2004, by Carol L. Au, Mansfield Rotarian. The first cash donation ($1,000.00) was from Ontario Rotary. It was to We Care to benefit the Shelter children. Carol and her committee have, thus far, through that and other donations from other groups, been able to establish a “library” serving two age groups at the Domestic Violence Shelter, which serves women and children in Richland, Ashland, and Huron Counties; and, to provide a book and blanket (or handmade quilt) to each child entering the Shelter to keep. There is presently a supply of both books and blankets in reserve at the Shelter for new arrivals. Other donated items have benefited the Shelter, also; the Cops and Kids Program, October 2005; Friendly House, December 2005; and Carpenter School, November 2005. The donations also included more donated books, art paper and supplies, school supplies, blankets, and educational toys. The program is growing so quickly that help is needed for this worthy project.

This new, large supply of books is designated to children at risk in Richland County. We Care would like to further this project (provide a how to guide for other Rotarians in Ohio) and benefit our present Mansfield Rotary projects such as school tutoring and increasing literacy throughout Ohio, as our Governor of Rotary, Abe Kuttohara, suggested.

Best wishes to all,
Carol L. Au, Questions? 419-529-9333

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Have a great week!
David V. Daugherty. Email Editor

Joint Meeting with Kiwanis

ROTARY CLUB OF MANSFIELD

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Note: Mansfield Kiwanis will be meeting with us!!

Program

Speaker: Dr. Holly Witchey

Program: Cleveland Museum of Art

Invocator: Carl Pfeifer

50/50: Sheila York-Eichinger

Greeter: Kim Harper

McGowan Courage Award Survey

If you have not responded to the Mansfield Rotary McGowan Courage Award Survey, a copy of it is attached. Please fill it in and return it to Mike Casto at mailmemike@neo.rr.com or Carol Au at carolau@neo.rr.com.

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Have a great week!

David V. Daugherty. Email Editor

Governor Dr. Abe Kuttothara

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Program
Speaker: District Governor Dr. Abe Kuttothara
Program: Annual Official Club Visit
Invocator: Lori Casto

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S VISIT

Dr. Abe will be making his official club visit next Tuesday. He is a semi-retired surgeon from Loudonville who has a powerful message about Rotary. Dr. Abe was the instigator of the hugely successful “RI President’s Dinner” in Ashland on October 26th. Around 1,000 Rotarians, spouses, and students attended the event. RI President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar is a good friend of Dr. Abe and didn’t hesitate to come to our District when invited.

Dr. Abe Kuttothara was born and educated in India. He graduated from the University of Zurich, Switzerland and had his surgical training at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he also finished a fellowship in oncology. He has had a private practice in surgery in Loudonville for the past 26 years.

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ATTENTION MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Marge wants to remind the members of the Board of Directors that District Governor Abe Kuttothara will be making his official club visit on Tuesday and he will be meeting with the entire Board of Directors at 10:30 a.m. at Westbrook in the upstairs board room. Every Director should be there armed with current reports on his/her assigned portfolios.

It is important that Board Members be in attendance on the 11th. Please let Marge know that you will be in attendance at NCOCWAssoc@aol.com.

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Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Rotary’s day for Bell Ringing is Saturday, December 3rd. Please sign up at next week’s meeting or contact Gary Baehr for a “choice” spot! Call Gary at (419) 524-0831 or email at gbaehr@mechanicsb.com.

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McGowan Courage Award Survey

Please remember to turn in the Mansfield Rotary McGowan Courage Award Survey to Mike Casto or Carol Au.

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National Monument

A national monument honoring 20 leaders of major volunteer movements in the United States, including Rotary founder Paul P. Harris, and Elyria’s Edgar (Daddy) Allen http://www.extramile.us/honorees/allen.cfm was unveiled in Washington, D.C., on 14 October.
Former President George Bush led the dedication ceremony for the Extra Mile-Points of Light Volunteer Pathway, a series of markers set along a mile long stretch of sidewalks near the White House and the U.S. Treasury Department. Hand-sculpted bronze medallions embedded in granite and set into the sidewalk mark the monument. Each medallion measures 42 inches in diameter and bears a bas-relief image of the honoree, a description of the volunteer's achievements, and a quotation.
The Paul Harris medallion, the third along the pathway, is located outside the Hotel Washington
"It was nice that that spot was selected," said a spokesman. "Another great thing is that Paul Harris and Edgar 'Daddy' Allen, founder of Easter Seals, are side by side, at number three and four, on the monument. They were good friends." Other Extra Mile honorees include Clara Barton, Cesar Chavez, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King Jr., as well as the founders of Goodwill Industries, Lions Clubs International, and Volunteers of America.