ROTARY CLUB OF POTTSVILLE – BULLETIN -October 5, 2011
Web Sites: CLUB: www.pottsvillerotary.com DISTRICT: www.rotary7370.org
PROGRAM – Amy Burkhart, Executive Director, PADCO
Amy’s presentation was on the recent Economic Summit in Pottsville, but she started by sharing some information on the Pottsville Area Development Corp. (PADCO). PADCO is the lead organization for economic development in downtown Pottsville. They administer the Enterprise Zone and loan project for the City. The loan project involves the availability of $2,000,000 in revolving loans to existing businesses and start-ups at a very competitive rate. PADCO also encompasses the Pottsville Business Association (PBA), the Parking Authority, The Technology Incubator, and the Sovereign Majestic Theater.
Every 5 years for the past 15 years, Pottsville has hosted an Economic Summit to reestablish and focus on specific goals within the City. The latest survey was released in July, 2011. Amy shared with the Club the results of the past three surveys, and pointed out some of the similarities and some of the changes, particularly over the past 5 years. Visitors to the City (tourists) and students were also interviewed this year for the first time, and Amy pointed out the differences in their opinions from area residents. Some of the results and initiatives from this survey include making Housing a top priority, especially finding quality rentals and apartments for professionals as well as dealing with blight; developing a Retail Incubator similar to the Technology Incubator already in existence; and to investigate the possibility of a downtown hotel/conference center.
We thank Amy for an informative presentation.
Birthday’s - Jim Bohorad.
ROTARY BUSINESS
Hops Vine and Dine - eric did a wrap-up by thanking everyone who participated, especially those that donated items or solicited donations, and the committee.
Rotary Board Meeting - Monday, October 10 at Maroons at noon.
Kauffman’s Chicken Sale -Captain Adam Hench is chairing this event for the Club. The event will be Saturday, November 5, 11 am – 2 pm at Boyer’s on Market Street (old WayMart location). Sign-up sheets to help during the event are circulating at meetings.
Lottery with Port Carbon was a success – congratulations to Denise Ressler as the big winner!
TASKS FOR UPCOMING MEETING
October 12
Attendance Table – HELP NEEDED
Greeter – Eric Lieberman
50/50 Ticket Seller – Mike Joyce
Invocation – Bill Davidson
REMINDER – If you are scheduled for a Pre-Meeting Task, Please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting.
PROGRAMS
October 12 – Students of the Month
October 19 – SPCA
October 26 – Mary Sitcoske, SCORE
Please see Bill Parulis for scheduling programs.
MENU
Oct 12 Chopped Sirloin w/ side (soup)
Oct 19 Chicken & Stuffing (salad)
Oct 26 Cheese Ravioli w/ vodka sauce (salad & dessert)
October Alternative: chef’s salad
Call the Pottsville Club if you would like to order the current alternate
Please Email bulletin information to mjoyce@republicanherald.com
By Wednesday morning to be included that week.
