Rotary Calendar
August 25th--Adam Majoros (milanello2@freemail.hu) our new exchange student will be attending GSR's luncheon meeting. He is fifteen, from Hungary and will begin his school year here in the States with the Pang family. Adam will live with two other families before his 2006-2007 school year is completed.
August 25th-- Clothing will be collected for Image & Attitudes. This is the Camden County resource providing used clothing for Camden's unemployed residents who need
professional outfits when applying for jobs.
Clothing needed are professional wear for both men & women. All donated items should be dry cleaned and on hangers. Accessories such as shoes, belts,
ties, etc are welcomed as well.
Bring clothing to August 25th Rotary meeting at Ponzio's. Unable to make the meeting? Have too many items to bring in your vehicle? Contact Marv Axler or Fred Levin-- arrangements will be made to come to your home or business to collect the donation
September 20th--Kennedy Hospital in Cherry Hill is offering a free course in CPR. It is a three hour class beginning at 6pm. Our very own Roseanne Myers will be teaching the class.
December 3rd--Holiday Party--Cafe Aldo Lamberti's, Route 70, Cherry Hill. The fun begins at 6pm.
Last Week's Meeting--Strike Out Hunger Breakfast was held at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill.
Strike Out Hunger Breakfast Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance--Led by Neil Garber
2. National Anthem
3. Invocation--by Assistant Governor Peter Stafford
4. Welcome & Opening Remark by Club President Fred J. Levin
5. Introduction of Distinguished Guests--Neil Garber, Past District
Governor--Tom Veevers, District Governor-- Allen Taylor and wife, Mary, Past RI
President-- Luis Vicente Giay and wife, Celia, Current Assistant District Governor, Peter
Stafford.
6. R-O-T-A-R-Y Song--Led by District Governor--Allen Taylor
7. Recognition of Past District Governors and Club Presidents
8. Induction of New Rotarian--Kevin Gilper
9. Sgt.At Arms--Happy Dollars & Club Member's Birthdays
10. Introduction of District Governor--Allen Taylor by Past District Governor Tom Veevers--
District Rotary Foundation Chair .
11. Introduction RI Past President--Luis Vicente Giay by District Governor--Allen Taylor
12. Keynote Address by Luis Vicente Giay
Mr. Giay thanked Rotarians for their continued support. He stated, "Foundation is doing amazing things around the world. The generosity of Rotary is without borders, without limits." In a conclave he was asked about both the best and worst day of his life. September 11, 2001, Mr Giay described as his worst day. His best day, " Every time we are looking--Rotarians are at work in every country. The main asset of Foundation are the men and women who truly change the world." He closed with a story about an amputee in Venezuela. Through the generosity of Rotary the man was given a new leg. He responded to Mr, Giay with, "You are not giving me a new leg but wings to fly." Our Past Rotary International President closed with this, "Rotarians need new wings to fly higher and higher to benefit more and more people who need it around the world."
13. Special Presentation to Luis Vicente Giay by Mayor Bernie Platt of Cherry Hill--
August 17, 2006 designated Luis Vincente Giay Day in Cherry Hill Township.
14. Presentation by Club Foundation Chair--Joel Gardner --3648.00 raised so far this year
15. Paul Harris Awards--Terry Greenfield, Earlene Paul, Barbara Schnepper
16. Concluding Remarks-- Special Phillies Strike Out Hunger Jersey was given to Marv Axler to recognize his tireless efforts on behalf of Strike Out Hunger over the years.
Speaker's Calendar
25-Aug-06 Club Assembly & Adam Majorcas--Exchange Student From Hungary
1-Sep-06 TBA
8-Sep-06 Joseph Puder-- Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Birthdays
August 29--Roseanne Myers
Special thanks to Mike Marino for taking notes for The Wheel for the week of August 11th. |