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ZERO ZELIENOPLE ROTARY WEEKLY BULLETIN | 1 Zero Zelienople Rotary Weekly Bulletin APRIL 28, 2017 CLUB CHARTERED 1924 NO. 5169 DISTRICT 7280 We started the meeting with a prayer by George Villegas, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Bill Sparks, a director at Community and Residential Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S. of Western Pennsylvania) spoke about his organization’s efforts to help individuals with intellectual disabilities. They currently run day programs, and more, in Mars and Chippewa, and are looking for a third location. The Western Pennsylvania group is part of a statewide organization. One of the ways C.A.R.E.S. helps the individuals in their program develop their skills is through partnering with other organizations – volunteering on community-based projects and learning about others’ vocational skills. Bill suggested our Rotary club consider involving their organization in our volunteer activities, including our fundraising efforts. For more information about the organization, please check out their website: http://cares4u.org/. Charlie Deer (below) introduced Bill Sparks at today’s Rotary Breakfast. With his parents and school principal present, Landon Oldenski was given the Rotary Club of Zelienople C.V.E. Student of the Semester Award. The honor goes to one student at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School each semester. Club member Robin Fleming read words submitted by 4 th Grade Teacher Vince Burgess. Mr. Burgess wrote, “After teaching for 32 years I can say that I have experienced every type of student that a teacher can experience! Of the thousands of students who have passed through my door, there is a small and special group of children that have the qualities that make them truly stand out amongst their peers. Landon Oldenski certainly belongs to that group. CARES Helps Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Seeks Volunteering and Other Learning Opportunities Landon Oldenski Named Zelienople Rotary CVE Student of the Semester
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Zero Zelienople
Rotary Weekly Bulletin
APRIL 28, 2017 CLUB CHARTERED 1924 NO. 5169 DISTRICT 7280
We started the meeting with a prayer by George Villegas, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bill Sparks, a director at Community and Residential Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S. of Western Pennsylvania) spoke about his organization’s efforts to help individuals with intellectual disabilities. They currently run day programs, and more, in Mars and Chippewa, and are looking for a third location. The Western Pennsylvania group is part of a statewide organization.
One of the ways C.A.R.E.S. helps the individuals in their program develop their skills is through partnering with other organizations – volunteering on community-based projects and learning about others’ vocational skills.
Bill suggested our Rotary club consider involving their organization in our volunteer activities, including our fundraising efforts.
For more information about the organization, please check out their website: http://cares4u.org/.
Charlie Deer (below) introduced Bill Sparks at today’s Rotary Breakfast.
With his parents and school principal present, Landon Oldenski was given the Rotary Club of Zelienople C.V.E. Student of the Semester Award. The
honor goes to one student at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School each semester.
Club member Robin Fleming read words submitted by 4th Grade Teacher Vince Burgess. Mr. Burgess wrote, “After teaching for 32 years I can say that I have experienced every type of student that a teacher can experience! Of the thousands of
students who have passed through my door, there is a small and special group of children that have the qualities that
make them truly stand out amongst their peers. Landon Oldenski certainly belongs to that group.
CARES Helps Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Seeks Volunteering and Other Learning
Opportunities
Landon Oldenski Named Zelienople Rotary CVE Student of the
Semester
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“Landon is a model student, industrious, energetic, engaged, and eager to learn as much as possible. I never have to ask him to do his best work because working to his potential is something that he does automatically. He is very bright and more than competent in all subject areas…Landon is everyone’s friend, getting along with all of his classmates and showing good manners with all adults that he encounters. He has an infectious personality and sense of humor. He is always pleasant!
“I have no doubt that he will one day be a very productive adult member of our community. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with such a fine young man!”
Landon lives in Harmony with his family.
After Rotary President Ron Elliott presented Landon with the award, Landon stepped to the podium and spoke to the group. “Thanks for this honor,” he said. “It’s very special to have this honor.”
Lea Birnbacher (left), the Rotary Youth Exchange student hosted by our club, invited all Rotary members – and all their friends and family – to a special dinner to raise money for ShelterBox. The dinner will be Saturday, May 13 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, at the Church of Christ, 112 Mennonite Ln., Harmony, PA.
Lea will be serving Spanish food. If anyone would like to help with the cooking, please let her know. Lea also asked we let her know we’re coming so she can plan the meal. To contact Lea, here is her email address: [email protected].
Marie Grant said Lea has already raised over $300 for ShelterBox. Let’s help Lea raise more money to help those left homeless as a result of natural disasters and wars around the world!
Youth Exchange Student Lea Announces a Dinner to Raise Money for
Shelterbox
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Guests Bill Sparks (right), Today’s Speaker with Charlie Deer Landon Oldenski, his parents (Megan and Jason), and his brother, Keegan are all made to feel welcome by Robin Fleming Mrs. DeeAnn Graham, Principal at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School Lea Birnbacher (bottom), Rotary Youth Exchange Student
Anniversaries Jeff Simmons (May 1, 2009)
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Happy Bucks… Debbie Lindewirth (right) —Did the annual Dictionary Distribution at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School with help from Charlie.
George Villegas—Participated in the St. Barnabas Founder’s Day Gala in Cranberry and heard Rudy Giuliani speak.
Carmen Bianco—Told club St. Barnabas is a good organization.
Dan Fazio—Took his daughter to work with him recently and got to spend additional time with her.
Marie Grant—1. Grandson John Michael is going to work in the Pittsburgh Mayor’s office through an internship arranged by Penn State University and 2. Tim Mitro was in the newspaper as a Certified Golf Instructor at Strawberry Ridge.
Tim Mitro (right)—For the recent Pirates and Cubs series.
Jim Moser—His girls are coming home. Elizabeth is graduating and will be going to graduate school.
Charlie—1. For the guests today and 2. For Carroll Cooper’s “wisdom and beauty.”
Don Ridgley—Just got back from trip to Jamaica with his wife Linda.
Beth Marshall—1. Lea is having her prom this weekend and 2. A member of the Cranberry Noon Rotary Club is interested in being a Youth Exchange host, which could enable our club to sponsor a student next year.
Tom Grant—Marie and John Marshall went to the New Castle Rotary Club lunch to do a ShelterBox presentation. That club donated $1,000 to ShelterBox.
Ron Elliott—For Pens defeating the Capitals Thursday night.
President Ron (right) reported the Shamrock Shuffle netted $11,468 for our club.
At the last Board Meeting, Pat Boylan was selected to be the Grand Marshall for the 4th of July Parade. Mary Hess will be honored with the Doc Viola Service Above Self Award.
The next Board Meeting will be May 31 at 6:00 pm at WesBanco. New board members are encouraged to attend. Included in the new board are Brian Jodon and Tom Zinkham.
The Changing of the Guard Dinner will be June 21 at Hartmann’s Waterhole Restaurant.
The Scholarship Dinner will be July 19 in the Rotary Shelter at the Zelienople Community Park.
Dan Fritch thanked everyone for volunteering recently at the Zelienople Community Park. He said the May 6 staining is postponed.
General Business and Announcements
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Tom’s number was drawn, but he did
not find the joker. The pot continues
to grow!
Editor’s Note Today’s photos were taken by Don Ridgely. Today’s reporting by Jeff Simmons.
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Board of Directors
Ron Elliott – President Charlie Deer – Vice President
Neal Jackson – Secretary Jim Moser – Treasurer
Dan Fazio – Board Member Kathy Corcoran – Board Member Tim Mitro – Board Member Archie Simpson – Board Member Tom Grant – Past President
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Date Rotarian Subject Guest Time/Place
5/5/17 Kathy Corcoran St. Peters Church @ 7AM
5/12/2017 Jeff Simmons Lea Birnbacher
St. Peters Church @ 7AM
5/19/2017 Club Assembly St. Peters Church @ 7AM
5/26/2017 Rick Classification St. Peters Church @ 7AM
6/2/2017 Tom Grant
6/9/2017 Jane Classification
6/16/2017 Brian Jodon
6/21/2017 Changing of The Guard Dinner
6/23/2017 NO MEETING
6/30/2017 Club Assembly
7/4/2017 Everyone! Picnic! Parade!
7/7/2017 NO MEETING
7/14/2017 Pat Boylan
7/19/2017 Scholarship Dinner at the Park
7/21/2017 NO MEETING
8/30/2017 Everyone! Friends and Family Picnic!
