Web Sites: CLUB:    www.pottsvillerotary.com DISTRICT: www.rotary7370.org 

PROGRAM – Fellowship 

President-Elect Clint ran the meeting today and we enjoyed a nice round of fellowship. 

Guests - None 

Birthdays - None 

50/50 Winner -Mike Joyce had the winning ticket, but not the winning card.  Better luck next week.   
 

ROTARY BUSINESS 

Best wishes to Jim Bell who is in the hospital.   

Rotary board meeting – January 9 at noon at Maroon’s. 
 

TASKS FOR UPCOMING MEETING 

January 11

Attendance Table -  

Greeter –    

50/50 Ticket Seller -

Invocation - 

Sorry – I don’t have the sign-up sheet.  

REMINDER – If you are scheduled for a Pre-Meeting Task, Please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting.   

PROGRAMS

January 11 – Students of the Month

January 18 – Abe Barone, speaking on his POW Experiences

January 25 – Literary Council – Stacy Murphy & Terri Saduski 

Please see Bill Parulis for scheduling programs. 

MENU  

January 11   Spaghetti & Meatballs w/ garlic bread (salad)

January 18  Chicken ala King (salad & dessert)

January 25  Beef Stew (salad & dessert)   

            January Alternative – soup & sandwich 

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. 

Web Sites: CLUB:    www.pottsvillerotary.com DISTRICT: www.rotary7370.org

PROGRAM – PAHS Chorale directed by Kim Rissmiller

The PAHS Chorale presented a Holiday Concert for the Club.  The presentation was recorded by WAVT for broadcast on Christmas Day. We had a number of visiting members from  the Pottsville Kiwanis and Lions Club in attendance.  This provided a good opportunity for fellowship with other service clubs.  

Birthdays -  None

50/50 Winner -Clayton Ost had the winning ticket, but not the winning card.  Better luck next week.  

Holiday Party - Holiday Party was attended by 14 Pottsville Rotarians and 9 guests.  District Governor Alice Kissinger and Past District Governor Roy Kissinger attended.  Thanks to Rotarian Dan Sponenberg for providing Holiday Piano Music and taking a “Tip” collection for the Rotary Foundation.  Thanks also to Rotarian Mary Sitcoske for providing table centerpieces.   

Salvation Army Bell-ringing - The Club manned a kettle for the Salvation Army on   Saturday, December 10 outside of Boscov’s. Sixteen Rotarians participated for at least a one hour shift, with several volunteering for double shifts.  Thanks to all who participated.  
ROTARY BUSINESS

Board of Directors meeting was held on December 12.

Nick Wachter’s resignation was accepted with regret.  Nick has started a new job as a Sales Rep working over a large area of Eastern PA

December is Family Month in Rotary.  To observe this Month, consider bringing a Family member to our December 21 meeting.  Program is the Avenues Choir.  If you are bringing a guest, please reply by email so we can give the Pottsville Club notice of the extra attending. 
TASKS FOR UPCOMING MEETING

December 21

Attendance Table – Frank Peron  

Greeter – HELP NEEDED  

50/50 Ticket Seller – HELP NEEDED 

Invocation – Pete Yasenchak

REMINDER – If you are scheduled for a Pre-Meeting Task, Please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting.  

PROGRAMS

December 21 – Avenues Choir

December 28 – NO MEETING

January 4  -   OPEN DATE

January 11 – Students of the Month

January 18 – Abe Barone, speaking on his POW Experiences

Please see Bill Parulis for scheduling programs.

MENU

December 21  Fettuccini Alfredo w/ garlic bread (salad)

December Alternative – tuna salad platter  

January 4  Chicken Cordon Bleu 1 side (soup) 

January 11   Spaghetti & Meatballs w/ garlic bread (salad)

January 18  Chicken ala King (salad & dessert)

January 25  Beef Stew (salad & dessert)   

January Alternative – soup & sandwich
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.

Web Sites: CLUB:    www.pottsvillerotary.com DISTRICT: www.rotary7370.org 

PROGRAM – Eric Lieberman, Hops, Vide Dine and Auction Wrap-up. 

Eric talked about the success of Hops, Vide & Dine, our signature fundraiser.  He thanked the committee – Mary Sitcoske, Pete Kietsock, Frank Peron, Karen Farenchick, Andy Pope, Nick Wachter, and Mike Joyce, as well as all the Rotarian who donated auction item and participated.  It was great to see some members who have trouble attending Wednesday meetings.   

Eric and his committee made some changes this year that really helped drive attendance as well as either saved money on expenses or generated more money on bidding for the Fantasy and Silent auctions.  Several Rotarians made sizeable donations that really helped our cause.  Our estimate was close to 200 people attended.  The date has been set for next year – Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012.  Please mark your calendars. 

Thank you Eric for a great job chairing this event and for a nice wrap-up. 

Guests - Kay Jones, VISION, Sylvia Nabholz, Joe Chiaretti, Hillside SPCA.  

Birthdays - Roy Mengel, Dec. 3, Denise Ressler, Dec. 5 

50/50 Winner -Jen our hostess at the Pottsville Club had the winning card.  Congratulations to her! 

Invitation - The Rotary Club of Pottsville has been invited by Kiwanis to join them for lunch at their meeting on December 13 at Luther Ridge.  The Pottsville middle school choir will be performing 

ROTARY BUSINESS 

Holiday Party - DEADLINE IS TODAY (Friday, Dec. 2).  The Pottsville Rotary Holiday party will be held Friday Evening, December 9 at the Pottsville Club.  Bill Parulis sent the flyer to everyone and has the sign up sheet.  

Salvation Army Bell-ringing - The Club will again man a kettle for the Salvation Army this Christmas.  The date is next Saturday, December 10 outside of Boscov’s.  We still have some available slots for volunteers.  Please respond email or call me (570-628-6049) if you have not signed up yet and would like to help. 

Bell Ringing Volunteers – December 10 

9 am – 10 am – Bill, Joanne and Olivia Parulis

10 am – 11 am – Pete Pope, Mike Joyce

11 am – noon – Pete Pope, Karen Ferenchick

Noon – 1 pm – Frank Peron, Gary Scheib

1 pm – 2 pm – Pete Yasenchak, Clayton Ost

2 pm – 3 pm – Bob Stoner, Mary Sitcoske

3 pm – 4 pm – Eric and Anna Lieberman

4 pm – 5 pm – Dale Schoeneman, Andy Pope

5 pm – 6 pm – OPEN

6 pm – 7 pm – OPEN

7 pm – 8 pm – Clint DelValle, Jen Daubert

8 pm – 9 pm – Pete Kietsock, Adam Hench 
 

TASKS FOR UPCOMING MEETING 

December 7

Attendance Table – Bill Parulis  

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

December 7 – Students of the Month

December 14 – PAHS Choir

December 21 – Avenues Choir

December 28 – NO MEETING  

Please see Bill Parulis for scheduling programs. 

MENU

Dec 7   Ham Steak w/ side (salad)

Dec 14  Chicken Picatta 1 side (salad) 

Dec 21  Fettuccini Alfredo w/ garlic bread (salad)

            December Alternative – tuna salad platter   

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. 

Web Sites: CLUB:    www.pottsvillerotary.com DISTRICT: www.rotary7370.org

PROGRAM – Rotary Foundation – Mary Sitcoske and Bill Parulis

Mary and Bill presented this week’s program to celebrate Rotary Foundation month and to remind us of the necessity to give and also the benefits others receive from our donations.  As we know, Rotary’s goal is Every Rotarian, Every Year, meaning we strive for participation from each member annually.  The most visible project Rotary has undertaken is the End Polio Now campaign.  So far in 2011, over 400 million children worldwide have been vaccinated for polio.  We have collected over $192 million of our $200 million challenge from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and are well on our way to receiving their matching grant.

Foundation does many other things besides fighting Polio.  The program funds Vocational Training, like the Group Study Exchange.  Since 1947 there has been over 40,000 student ambassadors worldwide participating in GSE.  Foundation runs District Simplified grants and Matching and Global Grants.  Our club recently applied for a Simplified Grant through the Service Committee chaired by Vice President Clint Del Valle to help refurbish Rotary fields.  Internationally Rotary has granted over 2,700 Simplified Grants since 2003 and over 24,000 matching grants since 1965.

Rotary’s Every Rotarian Every Year goal is a $100 donation from each club member each year.  The district asks each incoming President to set a Foundation donation goal for their club for the year.  After not meeting our $100 per member goal for several years, the past few Presidents have submitted a goal based on an average of $50 per member for the year.  The Pottsville Rotary club achieved that goal last year and thanks to a significant donation from a single member this year at the Bike ride to end Polio, we are already over the $50/member goal this year.  However, the year is still young and now we are shooting for that $100/member average.  

Some Rotarians give on their birthdays, as an annual reminder, while others like to give in November during Foundation month.  Now is a great time to donate for 2011 tax purposes.  Other Rotarians elect to be billed $25 quarterly, and that option is available by telling Treasurer Jim Cooksey.

In the words of President Andy at the end of today’s presentation, please “give ’til it hurts.”

Thanks Mary and Bill for a great presentation.
Birthdays - Ralph Jaeger – Nov. 13, Mary Sitcoske – Nov. 14

Foundation Donation - Thank you Mary for your birthday donation during Foundation month.

50/50 Winner - Clayton Ost had the winning ticket but not the winning card.  

Projects Wanted - Frank Peron reported that Penn State Schuylkill is looking for some community service projects to be done on January 16 as part of Martin Luther King Day.  PSU volunteers will have about 1 – 1.5 hours that day to serve.  See Frank with ideas.

ROTARY BUSINESS

Holiday Party - The Pottsville Rotary Holiday party will be held Friday Evening, December 9 at the Pottsville Club.  More information to follow.  Our schedule for December is regular meetings on the 7^th, 14^th, and 21^st.  No meeting on the 28^th because of the Holiday party.

Salvation Army Bell-ringing - The Club will again man a kettle for the Salvation Army this Christmas.  The date is confirmed as December 10 outside of Boscov’s.  The sign-up sheet has started at the Attendance table.  

Thanksgiving Food Drive - the club will again be collecting food or monetary donations for the Knights of Columbus Food Drive.  Checks can be made payable to Pottsville Rotary Charities and the donations will be split between the Knights of Columbus and the Salvation Army.

TASKS FOR UPCOMING MEETING

November 23

Attendance Table – HELP NEEDED  

Greeter – Frank Peron  

50/50 Ticket Seller – Pete Kietsock 

Invocation – Pete Yasenchak

REMINDER – If you are scheduled for a Pre-Meeting Task, Please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting.  

PROGRAMS

November 23 – Dr. Buddy Touchinsky – the New Christmas tradition

November 30 – HVD Wrap-up with Eric Lieberman

December 7 – Students of the Month

December 14 – PAHS Choir

December 21 – Avenues Choir

December 28 – NO MEETING 

Please see Bill Parulis for scheduling programs.

MENU

Nov 23  Shepard’s Pie (salad)

Nov 30  Soup & Sandwich (dessert)

November Alternative – Fruit and Cheese plate

Dec 7   Ham Steak w/ side (salad)

Dec 14  Chicken Picatta 1 side (salad) 

Dec 21  Fettuccini Alfredo w/ garlic bread (salad)

December Alternative – tuna salad platter  

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.

Web Sites: CLUB: www.pottsvillerotary.com DISTRICT: www.rotary7370.org
PROGRAM – Students of the Month

Brianna Englert from PAHS is a Secretary of her class, a member of the National Honor Society, Captain of the varsity soccer team where she lettered all 4 years, likes Math and Biology and plans to major in Biology or Chemistry in college.
Charles Evans, also from PAHS, is a member of the National Honor Society, has played football all 4 years, lettering in 2 years, and volunteers at the Golden Living Center nursing home. He likes Math and Science and plans to attend Bloomsburg University to major in Accounting.

Emily Kaledas of Nativity is President of Student Government, a member of National Honor Society, plays volleyball and softball, and is 4th in her class. She likes Math and Science and plans to attend college and pursue a career in Optometry.

Ryan Palamar, also of Nativity, has achieved perfect attendance throughout his high school career. He is captain of the football team, a member of several clubs, and likes World Literature, Sociology, and Art and plans to study political science and pre-law in college and become an Attorney.

After the student’s presentations, Pete Yasenchak gave a talk on Rotary including passing out a picture of a polio victim in an iron lung. Thanks Pete.

Birthdays – Bruce Krupa Nov. 10

Congratulations! – President Andy Pope awarded Pete Pope a Paul Harris medal with a Sapphire. Congratulations and thank you Pete.

50/50 Winner – Dan Sponenburg had the winning ticket but not the winning card. Welcome back Dan.

Guest – Jackie Wapinski from PAHS accompanied her students. Parents Theresa Palamar, Tom Kaledas, Sandra Englert and Grandmom Christine Evans also accompanied the students this week.

ROTARY BUSINESS
Kauffman’s Chicken Sale – Reports were given of a very successful and fun chicken sale this past weekend. Congratulations to Captain Adam Hench for chairing the event and to all the volunteers who helped out with the fundraiser,
Holiday Party – The Pottsville Rotary Holiday party will be held Friday Evening, December 9 at the Pottsville Club. More information to follow. Our schedule for December is regular meetings on the 7th, 14th, and 21st. No meeting on the 28th because of the Holiday party.

Salvation Army Bell-ringing – The Club will again man a kettle for the Salvation Army this Christmas. The date is confirmed as December 10 outside of Boscov’s. The sign-up sheet has started at the Attendance table.
Joint Board Meeting – President Andy called for a joint board meeting on Monday, November 14 at noon at Maroons with the Club board and the Charities board. Subject will be Club finances. On a related note, a motion was passed to increase the cost for lunch at Maroons to board members to $10, effective with that November 14 meeting.

Thanksgiving Food Drive – the club will again be collecting food or monetary donations at the next two meetings.

TASKS FOR UPCOMING MEETING
November 16

Attendance Table – Bill Parulis

Greeter – Pete Kietsock

50/50 Ticket Seller – Frank Peron

Invocation – Bill Davidson
REMINDER – If you are scheduled for a Pre-Meeting Task, Please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting.
PROGRAMS

November 16 – Rotary Foundation with Mary Sitcoske

November 23 – open

November 30 – open
Please see Bill Parulis for scheduling programs.

MENU

Nov 16 Pork Loin w/ side (salad)

Nov 23 Shepard’s Pie (salad)

Nov 30 Soup & Sandwich (dessert)

November Alternative – Fruit and Cheese plate

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.

Web Sites: CLUB: www.pottsvillerotary.com DISTRICT: www.rotary7370.org
PROGRAM – Liz Hinkle, District Manager, Schuylkill Conservation District
Liz took over the position as district manager in 2010 from the retiring Craig Morgan. She described the Schuylkill Conservation District as the hub of a wheel coordinating different federal and state agencies to implement plans and programs on a local basis. Among the programs they help deliver to the area are:

Environmental Education – a program that teaches children about the environment. Included here are many events and historic walks, including some conducted by Porcupine Pat, a Rotary guest several months ago.

Bear Creek Festival – a free environmental education event for kids.

Parks and Recreation – Liz pointed out the fabulous job done at Sweet Arrow Lake and all the events being held there.

Erosion Sediment Control Programs – being done at any active construction site.

Chesapeke Bay Program – tied in with the Watershed Implementation Plan – there are many new regulations and requirements now needed. The Conservation District has plans to go farm to farm in an educational outreach program to help area farmers.

AgLand Preservation Program – where farmers can sell development rites to a property forever so it will always be preserved.

Liz also mentioned the District partnering with the Chamber to promote Agribusiness in the county. Thanks Liz for a very informative program.

Birthdays – Pete Pope Oct 31, Laura McHugh Nov 4, Eric Lieberman, Nov 5
Foundation Donation – Thank you Eric Lieberman for your donation to Foundation.
50/50 Winner – Jim Cooksey had the winning ticket but not the winning card. Looking for the 7 of Hearts.

Guest – Minersville Rotarian George Halcovage was the guest of Eric Lieberman.
George and Eric talked about the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Pottsville Rotary participated last year for the first time and will be collecting canned goods and cash again this year. Last year the food drive delivered 927 meals to the needy and shut-in throughout the area. Over 200 volunteers helped out and the invitation was extended for any Rotarian to get involved this year. There will always be a need for more help.
ROTARY BUSINESS
Kauffman’s Chicken Sale – THIS SATURDAY! 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). Many Rotarians have volunteered their time for this important fundraiser but we still need a lot of help the day of the event.

Holiday Party – The Pottsville Rotary Holiday party will be held Friday Evening, December 9 at the Pottsville Club. More information to follow. Our schedule for December is regular meetings on the 7th, 14th, and 21st. No meeting on the 28th because of the Holiday party.

Salvation Army Bell-ringing – The Club will again man a kettle for the Salvation Army this Christmas. The date is confirmed as December 10 outside of Boscov’s. The sign-up sheet has started at the Attendance table.
Joint Board Meeting – President Andy called for a joint board meeting on Monday, November 14 at noon at Maroons with the Club board and the Charities board. Subject will be Club finances. On a related note, a motion was passed to increase the cost for lunch at Maroons to board members to $10, effective with that November 14 meeting.

TASKS FOR UPCOMING MEETING
November 9

Attendance Table – Frank Peron

Greeter – Mike Joyce

50/50 Ticket Seller – HELP NEEDED

Invocation – Adam Hench
REMINDER – If you are scheduled for a Pre-Meeting Task, Please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting.
PROGRAMS

November 9 – Students of the Month

November 16 – Rotary Foundation with Mary Sitcoske

November 23 – open

November 30 – open
Please see Bill Parulis for scheduling programs.

MENU

Nov 9 Beef Stroganoff (salad)

Nov 16 Pork Loin w/ side (salad)

Nov 23 Shepard’s Pie (salad)

Nov 30 Soup & Sandwich (dessert)

November Alternative – Fruit and Cheese plate

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.

Web Sites: CLUB: www.pottsvillerotary.com DISTRICT: www.rotary7370.org
PROGRAM – Mary Sitcoske, co-chair SCORE

SCORE is a national program started in Schuylkill County over 20 months ago by a group of Past Presidents of the Schuylkill Chamber. Their goal is growing successful business across America, one business at a time. Originally thought of as a way for retired executives to give back to the community, SCORE is now manned by retirees and active business people. The Schuylkill chapter is an extension of the Berks chapter, and currently has 21 volunteers available to help businesses grow in our County.

Nationwide, small business is the backbone of our economy. Small business makes up 99% of the employers in the country; provides 75% of the jobs in the country, 50% of private-sector employees and 45% of total US private sector payroll. Mary showed slides for Schuylkill County showing 74% of the companies in the county had less than 10 employees; 13% 10 to 20; 7% 20 – 50; 3% 50 – 100; 2% 100 – 250; and 1% over 250 employees.

SCORE is resource for individuals looking to start a new business, or for existing businesses that need some help or would like to grow. Their main service is a transfer of knowledge. They can do this through Counseling, either face-to-face, by telephone or through the web; by Mentoring, Coaching or Consulting at a client’s location; and by Education, through seminars, workshops and roundtables. The service is totally confidential and it is free.

Rotarians wishing to get involved are encouraged to talk to Mary about how you can help. Thank you Mary for an informative program.

Birthdays – Storm Hutchinson October 27

50/50 Winner – Our waitress Jennifer won today. Congratulations!

Guest – Gerry Heffner, 1st VP of SEDCO was Mary’s guest and technical adviser.
ROTARY BUSINESS
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). Many Rotarians have volunteered their time for this important fundraiser but we still need a lot of help the day of the event. Please sign up next week or show up that day to help.

Rotary Little League – Shop the Diamond Fund Raiser. Thursday November 17 at Yorkville Fire Company. Tickets are $10.00 and include admission and Door Prizes. See Andy Pope for more info and tickets.
Salvation Army Bell-ringing – The Club will again man a kettle for the Salvation Army this Christmas. The date is confirmed as December 10 outside of Boscov’s. The sign-up sheet has started at the Attendance table.
Holiday Party – The Pottsville Rotary Holiday party will be held Friday Evening, December 9 at the Pottsville Club. More information to follow. Our schedule for December is regular meetings on the 7th, 14th, and 21st. No meeting on the 28th because of the Holiday party.

Joint Board Meeting – President Andy called for a joint board meeting on Monday, November 14 at noon at Maroons with the Club board and the Charities board. Subject will be Club finances. On a related note, a motion was passed to increase the cost for lunch at Maroons to board members to $10, effective with that November 14 meeting.

Early Planning – Frank Peron mentioned a conversation he had with Eric Lieberman who attended the Pottsville Halloween Parade and that other service organizations are represented, Rotary should be as well. Let’s plan on doing that next year.

Foundation donations – Reminder if you make an online donation to Foundation before Friday, October 28 it will count as double toward your Paul Harris goal.
TASKS FOR UPCOMING MEETING
November 2

Attendance Table – Pete Pope

Greeter – Eric Lieberman

50/50 Ticket Seller – HELP NEEDED

Invocation – Pete Yasenchak
REMINDER – If you are scheduled for a Pre-Meeting Task, Please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting.
PROGRAMS

November 2 – Liz Hinkle, Schuylkill Conservation District

November 9 – Students of the Month

November 16 – Rotary Foundation
Please see Bill Parulis for scheduling programs.

MENU

Nov 2 Tuna Salad Wrap (salad & dessert)

Nov 9 Beef Stroganoff (salad)

Nov 16 Pork Loin w/ side (salad)

Nov 23 Shepard’s Pie (salad)

Nov 30 Soup & Sandwich (dessert)

November Alternative – Fruit and Cheese plate

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.

Web Sites: CLUB:    www.pottsvillerotary.com DISTRICT: www.rotary7370.org

PROGRAM – Hillside SPCA

Sylvia Nabholz and Hillside SPCA President Joe Chiaretti gave a presentation on the Hillside SPCA.  Both Sylvia and Joe have over 20 years affiliation with the Hillside SPCA.  Hillside is not associated with the ASPCA, a National Organization.  Joe provided an outline of the Facility.  Specific areas include:

Small Dog Area (20 pounds and under) this area is currently housing 45 dogs.

Large Dog Building, now housing 65 dogs.  One half of the dogs are Pit Bulls, which due to a bad reputation are difficult to place in adoptions, but many of them would be very good pets..  

Cat Room which currently houses 300 cats.  

They are in a crisis situation with the number of dogs and cats.  They have received 215 dogs in the past two months and adopted out about 100 in that same time.  The Hillside SPCA has the largest Percentage of Adoptions in the state.  

The facility has 3 full time managers, 13 full time employees and 13 part time employees, plus many volunteers.  

One of the most important items for people to consider is to have dogs and cats spayed or neutered to keep populations under control.   All dogs and cats adopted from the SPCA are spayed or neutered before leaving.

The Hillside SPCA operates with an Annual Budget of $750,000, with most money coming from Private Donations and Fund Raisers.  Very little government funds are received.  

Sylvia and Joe thanked Rotary and Rotarians for their support throughout the years.  

Birthday’s - Diane Gronski October 18

50/50 Winner - Clint DelValle had the winning ticket but not the winning card.  The Pot grows.

ROTARY BUSINESS

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).

Foundation Raffle - Assistant District Governor Jim Cooksey told the club about a raffle currently being held by the district to benefit Foundation.  Members can buy chances to win either a Rotary Wagon or a chair made of cherry wood with three different designs to choose from.  Tickets are $5.00 and if a member purchases $25 or more worth of tickets, the money will count toward earning a Paul Harris.  So if you give $100 annual, as many members donate on their birthdays, now would be a good time to do so.  Jim needs to know by next week if anyone would like to participate.

Rotary Little League – Shop the Diamond Fund Raiser.  Thursday November 17 at Yorkville Fire Company.  Tickets are $10.00 and include admission and Door Prizes.  See Andy Pope for more info and tickets.

Salvation Army Bell-ringing - The Club will again man a kettle for the Salvation Army this Christmas.  The date is confirmed as December 10 outside of Boscov’s.  The sign-up sheet will be started.  

Holiday Party - The Pottsville Rotary Holiday party is tentatively scheduled for Friday Evening, December 9 at the Pottsville Club.  More information to follow.  Note that there will not be a regular Wednesday Meeting that week.  

Rotary Charities - Board meeting on Wednesday, October 26 at 8:00 at the Chamber building.
 

TASKS FOR UPCOMING MEETING

October 26

Attendance Table – HELP NEEDED  

Greeter – Pete Yasenchak  

50/50 Ticket Seller – HELP NEEDED 

Invocation – Bill Davidson

REMINDER – If you are scheduled for a Pre-Meeting Task, Please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting.  

PROGRAMS

October 26 – Mary Sitcoske, SCORE

November 2 – Open Date

November 9 – Students of the Month

November 16 – Rotary Foundation

Please see Bill Parulis for scheduling programs.

MENU

Oct 26   Cheese Ravioli w/ vodka sauce (salad & dessert)

October Alternative: chef’s salad

Nov 2   Tuna Salad Wrap (salad & dessert)

Nov 9   Beef Stroganoff (salad)

Nov 16  Pork Loin w/ side (salad)

Nov 23  Shepard’s Pie (salad)

Nov 30  Soup & Sandwich (dessert)

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.

Web Sites: CLUB:    www.pottsvillerotary.com DISTRICT: www.rotary7370.org

PROGRAM – Hillside SPCA

Sylvia Nabholz and Hillside SPCA President Joe Chiaretti gave a presentation on the Hillside SPCA.  Both Sylvia and Joe have over 20 years affiliation with the Hillside SPCA.  Hillside is not associated with the ASPCA, a National Organization.  Joe provided an outline of the Facility.  Specific areas include:

Small Dog Area (20 pounds and under) this area is currently housing 45 dogs.

Large Dog Building, now housing 65 dogs.  One half of the dogs are Pit Bulls, which due to a bad reputation are difficult to place in adoptions, but many of them would be very good pets..  

Cat Room which currently houses 300 cats.  

They are in a crisis situation with the number of dogs and cats.  They have received 215 dogs in the past two months and adopted out about 100 in that same time.  The Hillside SPCA has the largest Percentage of Adoptions in the state.  

The facility has 3 full time managers, 13 full time employees and 13 part time employees, plus many volunteers.  

One of the most important items for people to consider is to have dogs and cats spayed or neutered to keep populations under control.   All dogs and cats adopted from the SPCA are spayed or neutered before leaving.

The Hillside SPCA operates with an Annual Budget of $750,000, with most money coming from Private Donations and Fund Raisers.  Very little government funds are received.  

Sylvia and Joe thanked Rotary and Rotarians for their support throughout the years.  

Birthday’s - Diane Gronski October 18

50/50 Winner - Clint DelValle had the winning ticket but not the winning card.  The Pot grows.

ROTARY BUSINESS

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).

Foundation Raffle - Assistant District Governor Jim Cooksey told the club about a raffle currently being held by the district to benefit Foundation.  Members can buy chances to win either a Rotary Wagon or a chair made of cherry wood with three different designs to choose from.  Tickets are $5.00 and if a member purchases $25 or more worth of tickets, the money will count toward earning a Paul Harris.  So if you give $100 annual, as many members donate on their birthdays, now would be a good time to do so.  Jim needs to know by next week if anyone would like to participate.

Rotary Little League – Shop the Diamond Fund Raiser.  Thursday November 17 at Yorkville Fire Company.  Tickets are $10.00 and include admission and Door Prizes.  See Andy Pope for more info and tickets.

Salvation Army Bell-ringing - The Club will again man a kettle for the Salvation Army this Christmas.  The date is confirmed as December 10 outside of Boscov’s.  The sign-up sheet will be started.  

Holiday Party - The Pottsville Rotary Holiday party is tentatively scheduled for Friday Evening, December 9 at the Pottsville Club.  More information to follow.  Note that there will not be a regular Wednesday Meeting that week.  

Rotary Charities - Board meeting on Wednesday, October 26 at 8:00 at the Chamber building.
TASKS FOR UPCOMING MEETING

October 26

Attendance Table – HELP NEEDED  

Greeter – Pete Yasenchak  

50/50 Ticket Seller – HELP NEEDED 

Invocation – Bill Davidson

REMINDER – If you are scheduled for a Pre-Meeting Task, Please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting.  

PROGRAMS

October 26 – Mary Sitcoske, SCORE

November 2 – Open Date

November 9 – Students of the Month

November 16 – Rotary Foundation

Please see Bill Parulis for scheduling programs.

MENU

Oct 26   Cheese Ravioli w/ vodka sauce (salad & dessert)

October Alternative: chef’s salad

Nov 2   Tuna Salad Wrap (salad & dessert)

Nov 9   Beef Stroganoff (salad)

Nov 16  Pork Loin w/ side (salad)

Nov 23  Shepard’s Pie (salad)

Nov 30  Soup & Sandwich (dessert)

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.

Australian club members are working with the Global Poverty Project on a petition drive aimed at persuading world leaders to fully fund the critical work of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Supporters can sign the petition online.

The Global Poverty Project has scheduled an End of Polio Concert on 28 October to coincide with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth, Australia. Rotarians have joined with the group to lobby leaders to put polio eradication on the meeting agenda. Hugh Evans, cofounder and CEO of the Global Poverty Project, is a scheduledspeaker at the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand, in May.

“Global collaboration has ensured that eradication is within reach,” says Michael Sheldrick, the group’s polio campaign manager and a member of the Rotary Club of Crawley, Western Australia. “Our generation has a chance to realize a historic opportunity and ensure that no one else ever has to fear this disease. That’s why it’s vital we commit to finish the job.”

Among other events planned around World Polio Day are these:

• Rotarians in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are organizing a Walk to End Polio Now, aimed at drawing 4,000 participants and raising money for Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge to match $355 million in grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in support of polio eradication.
• The Rotary Club of Venezia-Riviera del Brenta, Italy, has organized a Run to End Polio fundraiser as part of the 23 October Venice Marathon.
• Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs in Canada and the United States are coordinating a Wake Up Across the Continent polio awareness initiative during the week of 24-28 October. Each club is encouraged to participate and to publicize its activities, share ideas, and post images onFacebook.
• Rotarians in Finland will conduct a “This Close” campaign with ads in print, on television, and online 24-28 October, and they plan a fundraiser on World Polio Day.
• Rotarians in Canada have arranged for the “This Close” TV public service announcement and other polio-related programming to air on CBC nationally throughout October.
• Rotarians in Africa have started a “This Close” page on Facebook for World Polio Day, encouraging fellow Rotarians to replace their Facebook profile photo that day with their “This Close” photo from www.thisclose.net.
• The Rotary Club of Linlithgow Grange, Lothian, Scotland, is sponsoring a Scotch Hop dance fundraiser on 29 October to benefit Rotary’s challenge.
• Rotary clubs in Boston will present A Festival of Voices: Singing Out to End Polio Now on 23 October, with all proceeds to benefit the challenge.
• The Nepal PolioPlus Committee will host a one-day seminar on polio in conjunction with the local UNICEF office.

Inspired by these plans? Here are a few ways you and your club can help observe World Polio Day:

• Create your own “This Close” ad and make it your Facebook profile photo.
• Host a walk, run, or bikeathon. Be sure to send out a press release about the event. Download a sample release.
• Download a World Polio Day Proclamation and ask your town to commemorate World Polio Day on 24 October.
• Place an op-ed about polio in your local newspaper. See a sample.
• Use “This Close” resources from the Rotary Media Center.
• Make a donation toward polio eradication.
• Begin planning for an End Polio Now lighting to celebrate Rotary’s anniversary on 23 February.

Web Sites: CLUB:    www.pottsvillerotary.com DISTRICT: www.rotary7370.org

PROGRAM – Students of the Month

At this week’s meeting we heard from three students, two from Pottsville and one from Nativity.  The Pottsville students of the month were Taylor Englert and Joshua Kovich, and Brianna Kuperavage represented Nativity.

Taylor Englert is Vice President of her class, a member of the National Honor Society, and a four year member of the concert and marching bands, the Leo club, SADD and TAT.  Joshua Kovich is Editor-in-Chief of Wavelengths, plus plays French Horn and Upright Bass for the concert band, is in the marching band, the stage band, the drama and debate clubs, and is in Interact.  Brianna Kuperavage is an active member of Youth Ministries, a four year letterer in soccer and softball, and a three year member of Student Government, where she is currently central Vice President.

After the students presentations President-Elect Bill Parulis gave a nice talk on Rotary for our guests and members.

Guests - David and JayneAnn Kovitch, Kim Kuperavage, Sandra Englert with the students and Mike Maley with Pottsville High.  

Birthday’s - no birthdays

50/50 Winner - Terry Bixler, but he did not draw the correct card.  

ROTARY BUSINESS

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! Denise was presented with her $1,000 in Giant gift cards at this week’s meeting.

New Raffle - Assistant District Governor Jim Cooksey told the club about a raffle currently being held by the district to benefit Foundation.  Members can buy chances to win either a Rotary Wagon or a chair made of cherry wood with three different designs to choose from.  Tickets are $5.00 and if a member purchases $25 or more worth of tickets, the money will count toward earning a Paul Harris.  So if you give $100 annual, as many members donate on their birthdays, now would be a good time to do so.  Jim needs to know by next week if anyone would like to participate.

Salvation Army Bell-ringing - The Club will again man a kettle for the Salvation Army this Christmas.  The tentative date is December 10 outside of Boscov’s.  The sign-up sheet will be started once the date is confirmed.  

TASKS FOR UPCOMING MEETING

October 19

Attendance Table – Bill Parulis  

Greeter – Jim Cooksey  

50/50 Ticket Seller – Pete Kietsock    

Invocation – HELP NEEDED.

REMINDER – If you are scheduled for a Pre-Meeting Task, Please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting.  

PROGRAMS

October 19 – SPCA

October 26 – Mary Sitcoske, SCORE

Please see Bill Parulis for scheduling programs.

MENU

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.