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2010-11 OFFICERS TO BE INSTALLED
The club officers for the upcoming Rotary year will take office during dinner ceremonies in the Alison Building at Jenners Pond on July 8th. District Governor 2010-11 Joan Batory will install the officers in their new leadership roles.
President Dan Danese President Elect Gus Massaro Secretary Sharon Nesbitt Treasurer Diane Hill
Directors 2010-12 Rosalie Wells Directors 2010-11 Dan Bronson Jim Patton Melanie Weiler
* * * * * * * * * Our club started the District 7450 drive to provide canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, sleeping mats, blankets, and tents for the earthquake victims in Haiti. As of March 15th this led to a collection of more than 180 walkers. 22 wheel chairs, 100 pairs of crutches, and 200 canes. They have now been inspected, refurbished, packaged and shipped to Haiti for distribution to those in need.
* * * * * * * * * IT'S GUNDAKER TIME! Each year the Rotary District 7450 Gundaker Foundation presents undergraduate and graduate scholarships, supports the District Youth Exchange program, and awards national and international grants. Our club has received matching grants for the Bridge and Rotaplast in the past. Each year we submit requests for $1000 for each type of grant. In order to be eligible, we must make our own contributions to the Gundaker Foundation. This is the time of year when donations are sought for these efforts. Your contribution will make a difference. The suggested amount is $50 per year but any amount is appreciated. Individuals who donate a cumulative total of $1000 or more are recognized as Gundaker Fellows and receive appropriate recognition. Please give Dan Bronson your check made out to "Gundaker Foundation", a 501 (c) (3) charitable foundation, and he will assure that you receive credit for your gift.
* * * * * * * * * After more than a year of work, our club has finally established a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt charitable foundation through which our efforts for the community and the world wil be funded. The first monies into the fund came from the Gundaker Foundation as a matching grant for a project with the Bridge.
Officers of the Foundation are:
President Dan Bronson Directors Anita D'Amico Secretary Rosalie Wells Diane Hill Treasurer Joe Montgomery
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON APRIL 18TH
We fed more than 400 big appetites with pancakes in the fellowship hall of Assumption BVM Church in Avondale. This annual event is always a great opportunity to work together and serve together. Profits generated by the Rotarians and Lions in this shared event will be split between the Avondale and West Grove volunteer fire departments.
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GOLF OUTING SET - TUESDAY, MAY 18TH AT HARTEFELD CC
Our second annual golf tournament had a 1:00 pm shotgun start for this 4-man scramble. The club awarded prizes for the low net and gross prizes. We will also featured closest to the pin, longest drive, and hole-in-one contests with both Mulligans and "Gimme" ribbons for those who golf like me.
* * * * * * * * * ROTAPLAST NIGHT AT THE MEDIA THEATER - Wednesday, May 19th The Media Theater again welcomed our Rotaplast team and supporters to a fund-raising evening of entertainment, At 7:30 pm that evening, the curtain rose and 200 Rotarians and guests sat back and enjoyed the Broadway phenomenon "Rent."
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The club adopted a platoon in Iraq. This group was a Pennsylvania National Guard unit to be stationed in the Middle East for the year. On the first Thursday of every month, members donated items for these troops serving our country on the other side of the world. Snack foods, powdered drinks, etc. are a welcome sight at any mail call.
* * * * * * * * * THE BRIDGE - Help needed on Tuesdays
The Bridge continues to make a difference in people's lives by serving as a source of both food and clothing. A great way for Rotarians to serve is through helping anytime from morning to night by sorting, stacking, storing, and serving those in our community who are in need. You don't need a reservation....just come and Serve!! |
