Category: Weekly Bulletin

February 21, 2019     Be An Inspiration!

 

Feb. 14 program:

Classifications talks about new members reveal a lot about them!

Jamie Zingaro was born in Elwood City, just outside of Pittsburgh. Ever since he was a kid, he wanted to be a marine biologist. But one course in Marine Biology at Gannen University in Erie, Pa. cured him of that! He graduated in 1984 with a degree in Ecology. Today he is a 30-year associate as part of the communications team in charge of the intranet at W. L. Gore and Associates. He enjoys being outdoors gardening, running, hiking and biking.

Stewart Lee comes from Baltimore from  a culturally diverse family, with a father who is Chinese and mother who is American. He always wanted to be a doctor and majored in Chemistry at University of Virginia. But Stewart describes himself as the poster child for not getting a job in his college major. He is a community banker at Howard Bank, probably the only community banker in the country with a degree in chemistry.He likes golfing, running, going to sporting events and many concerts..

February Programs (Fred Dawson)

Feb. 7 – Douglas Canfield Esq., Legal Service Corp. of Delaware

Feb. 14 – Bob Yearick, Out and About Magazine (Had to be rescheduled)

Feb. 21 – Melissa Steubing, Global Grant to Zambia

Feb. 28 – Club Assembly

 

March Programs (Bill Sullivan)

March 7 – Robert Older, Delaware Small Business Chamber

March 14 – Italo Carrieri-russo, V&M Bistro, a family business!

March 21 – Justin Carisio, Author, A Quaker Officer in the Civil War

March 28 – Club Assembly

 

Upcoming Events (need your participation)

March 6 – Happy Hour, Location TBA

Interact CapstonePresentations:

Mental Health: March 21 and 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

March 26 (Time TBD)

Operation: Walk in Our Shoes: March 13, 6-8 p.m.

Water Pollution: March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Education in Poverty: March 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Sports in Poverty:March 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Sports Clinic (TBD)

[Presentations are in Newark Charter High School. All are invited].

March 30 – Rise Against Hunger meal packaging (morning hours)

March 30 – Rotary Leadership Institute in Dover (all day)

March 30 – Chance For a Cure fundaiser, Mill Creek Fire Hall, 7:15 p.m.

May 4 – Relay For Life, Newark High School

 

50/50 Winner for Feb. 14 – Congratulations, Bob Foard !

 

 AD DEADLINE FEB. 28

Watch for the weekly emails from Cindi on ways to increase your ad sales for the 2019 Report to the Community. Remember to turn in your ad and money as soon as you receive it. And don’t delay in reaching out to your prospects. Time Flies!!!

 

Get Educated about Rotary

The Rotary Leadership Institute is a wonderful way to learn more about the organization you joined. The full day session will be held Saturday, March 30, at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover. Register at www.rli33.org and pay the $95 registration fee, then give your receipt to Shawn for reimbursement. Breakfast and lunch are included. Our club recognizes the value in attending RLI and has made the commitment to send any members who want to attend. Parts 1, 2 and 3 are available.

 

Food packing event a Blast!!!

Schedule your March 30 Saturday morning for fun, fellowship, and helping others less fortunate. A Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event will be held in our rooms at the Courtyard. In a very specific assembly line, we will pack 10,500 meals to be sent to areas of the world that are in need, in schools, orphanages, and communities where food is not easy to obtain.  We need 50 volunteers (Rotarians, family members, high school students, college students, and community members) to help. About 10 are needed at 8:30 to help unload the truck, 50 are needed to sign in at 9:30 to help with the packaging, about 10 are needed to help cleanup and reload the truck. We should be all done and out by noon. Please sign up with Robin for a great memorable event!

 

Rotary HAD Heart

Just for one day, 11 Rotarians showed they had heart by donating 260 items, weighing in at 204 pounds. Mike Luck had 76 items and Paul Keely had the heaviest at 47 lbs. Thank you Jamie Zingaro for helping with the logistics of weighing and counting and Steve Worden for delivering everything to The Food Bank of Delaware.

 

                    Greeters                       Rotary Minute              Prayer

Feb. 21 Doug Rainey                 Clinton Tymes               Michael Smith

Feb. 28 Mike Reckner                Cindi Viviano                 Greg Stephens

March 7 Stewart Lee                  Steve Worden               Bill Sullivan

March 14 Paul Sayther               Jamie Zingaro               Clinton Tymes

 

                       Sergeant At Arms Helpers

Feb. 21             Bob Foard and Doug Gordon

Feb. 28             Dennis Greenhouse and Evelyn Hayes

March 7            Joyce Henderson and Kevin Henker

March 14           Marie Holliday and Jerry Holt

 

(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!)

 

Thought for the Week:

Why do banks charge a fee on “insufficient funds” when they know there is not enough money?

Feb. 7 program:

Imagine having to go to court and face your adversary. Now imagine having to do it wthout a lawyer. Legal Services of Delaware and Combined Campaign For Justice help ensure people get access to justice regardless of their education level or inability to pay. Douglas Canfield, executive director of Legal Services, says having an attorney determines your outcome. The Services help more than 12,000 people each year, with 85% of them living under the federal poverty guidelines. Even with that many being helped, the 26 lawyers can help only 20% of those in Delaware who need help. Due to budget liitations, close to 20,000 people go unserved each year. The courtroom door are closed to those without an attorney.

 

 

February Programs (Fred Dawson)

Feb. 7 – Douglas Canfield Esq., Legal Service Corp. of Delaware

Feb. 14 – Bob Yearick, Out and About Magazine

Feb. 21 – Melissa Steubing, Global Grant to Zambia

Feb. 28 – Club Assembly

 

March Programs (Bill Sullivan)

March 7 – Robert Older, Delaware Small Business Chamber

March 14 – Italo Carrieri-russo, V&M Bistro, a family business!

March 21 – Justin Carisio, Author, A Quaker Officer in the Civil War

March 28 – Club Assembly

 

Upcoming Events (need your participation)

Feb. 14 – Rotary Has Heart (see details below)

March 6 – Happy Hour, Location TBA

Interact CapstonePresentations:

Mental Health: March 21 and 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

March 26 (Time TBD)

Operation: Walk in Our Shoes: March 13, 6-8 p.m.

Water Pollution: March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Education in Poverty: March 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Sports in Poverty:March 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Sports Clinic (TBD)

 

Presentations are in Newark Charter High School. All are invited.

March 30 – Rise Against Hunger meal packaging (See details below)

March 30 – Chance For a Cure fundaiser, Mill Creek Fire Hall, 7:15 p.m.

May 4 – Relay For Life, Newark High School

 

50/50 Winner – Congratulations, Bill Sullivan !

 

Welcome to our newest member applicant – Stewart Lee!!!

 

 

AD DEADLINE FEB. 28

Watch for the weekly emails from Cindi on ways to increase your ad sales for the 2019 Report to the Community. Remember to turn in your ad and money as soon as you receive it. And don’t delay in reaching out to your prospects. Time Flies!!!

 

Bulletin on line

If you want to know what’s going on, go to the club’s website at nmrde.org. The weekly bulletin will be archived and available by Monday of each week. No excuses about not knowing you had a job to do!

 

Food packing event a Blast!!!

Schedule your March 30 Saturday morning for fum, fellowship, and helping others less fortunate. A Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event will be held in our rooms at the Courtyard. In a very specific assembly line, we will pack 10,500 meals to be sent to areas of the world that are in need, in schools, orphanages, and communities where food is not easy to obtain.  We need 50 volunteers (Rotarians, family members, high school students, college students, and community members) to help. About 10 are needed at 8:30 to help unload the truck, 50 are needed to sign in at 9:30 to help with the packaging, about 10 are needed to help cleanup and reload the truck. We should be all done and out by noon. Please sign up with Robin for a great memorable event!

 

Rotary Has Heart

JUST FOR TODAY – VALENTINES DAY ON FEB. 14 – , we will hold a food donation contest. Members are asked to bring non-perishables and canned goods to our Feb. 14 meeting. Each member’s donations will be weighed and counted. Prizes will be given for greatest number of items as well as for greatest weight of donations. After the meeting our donations will be taken to Food Bank of Delaware. Simple. Quick and Done. And we can all feel good about our making someone else’s day just a little bit better. Shop for those can-can sales!

 

 

                Greeters                       Rotary Minute              Prayer

Feb. 14 Tom Minto                    Bill Sullivan                   Mark Sisk

Feb. 21 Doug Rainey                 Clinton Tymes               Michael Smith

Feb. 28 Mike Reckner                Cindi Viviano                 Greg Stephens

March 7 Stewart Lee                  Steve Worden               Bill Sullivan

 

                        Sergeant At Arms Helpers

Feb. 14             Laura DelPercio and Steve Fangman

Feb. 21             Bob Foard and Doug Gordon

Feb. 28             Dennis Greenhouse and Evelyn Hayes

March 7            Joyce Henderson and Kevin Henker

 

(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement! If you do not find a replacement, you will be fined a buck the next week!)

 

Thought for the Week:

Why do toasters have a setting that will burn toast to a horrible crisp that no decent human being will eat?

Jan. 31 program:

The best Rotary clubs are ones that are organized. Our President Elect Evelyn Hayes has worked to get our committees functioning and reporting regularly to the club. Here was the first round of reports:

Membership: Paul Keely has assembled a crack team to work on recruiting, retention, and outreach to the other Newark area clubs. A Rotary Discovery Night will be held April 24, 5:30 – 6:30 to introduce prospective members to Rotary.

Foundation: Fred Dawson highlighted how we give to the Rotary Foundation. We are one of the few clubs who reach $100 per capital every year, with every member contributing. Our all time giving to TRF is $241,000.

Fundraising: Cindi Viviano reported we have $17,000 so far in ads sold for the 2019 Report to the Community. Reach out to her for help as needed.

Scholarships: Clinton has led the charge for the last four years in scholarships to James H. Groves Adult High School. In four years we have awarded $30,000.

Administration: Robin reported on the roll out of the new club website. Thank you, Paul K., for the many hours you devoted to this. There are a few items still to be added. The weekly club bulletin will now be available online at https://nmrde.org.

February Programs (Fred Dawson)

Feb. 7 – Douglas Canfield Esq., Legal Service Corp. of Delaware

Feb. 14 – Bob Yearick, Out and About Magazine

Feb. 21 – Melissa Steubing, Global Grant to Zambia

Feb. 28 – Club Assembly

March Programs (Bill Sullivan)

March 7 – Robert Older, Delaware Small Business Chamber

March 14 – Italo Carrieri-russo, V&M Bistro, a family business!

March 21 – Justin Carisio, Author, A Quaker Officer in the Civil War

March 28 – Club Assembly

 

Upcoming Events (need your participation)

RESCHEDULED Saturday Feb. 2 – Little Masters Players perform in Gore  Recital Hall

Feb. 14 – Rotary Has Heart (see details below)

March 6 – Happy Hour, Location TBA

Interact CapstonePresentations:

Mental Health: March 21 and 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

March 26 (Time TBD)

Operation: Walk in Our Shoes: March 13, 6-8 p.m.

Water Pollution: March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Education in Poverty: March 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Sports in Poverty:March 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Sports Clinic (TBD)

Presentations are in Newark Charter High School. All are invited.

March 30 – Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging event, 8:30 a.m. – noon

March 30 – Chance For a Cure fundraiser, Mill Creek Fire Hall, 7:15 p.m.

May 4 – Relay For Life, Newark High School

 

50/50 Winner – Congratulations, Tom Minto !

 

Welcome Guests!

Welcome to our  guests, John Nelson, Stewart Lee, and John Shipman.

 And newest member Jamie Zingaro was inducted. Welcome all.

 

AD DEADLINE FEB. 28

Watch for the weekly emails from Cindi on ways to increase your ad sales for the 2019 Report to the Community. Remember to turn in your ad and money as soon as you receive it. And don’t delay in reaching out to your prospects. Time Flies!!!

 Bulletin on line

If you want to know what’s going on, go to the club’s website at nmrde.org. The weekly bulletin will be archived and available by Monday of each week. No excuses about not knowing you had a job to do!

 Food packing event March 30

The Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event will take place morning of Saturday, March 30, here at the Courtyard Newark. Get the date on your calendar and recruit your family members to help provide life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable. More info to follow.

Rotary Has Heart

For ONE DAY in February, Valentines Day, Feb. 14, we will hold a food donation contest. Members are asked to bring non-perishables and canned goods to our Feb. 14 meeting. Each member’s donations will be weighed and counted. Prizes will be given for greatest number of items as well as for greatest weight of donations. After the meeting our donations will be taken to Food Bank of Delaware. Simple. Quick and Done. And we can all feel good about our making someone else’s day just a little bit better. Shop for those can-can sales!

 

 

Greeters                                  Rotary Minute              Prayer

Feb. 7   Bill McNabola                Greg Stephens              Polly Sierer

Feb. 14 Tom Minto                     Bill Sullivan                    Mark Sisk

Feb. 21 Doug Rainey                  Clinton Tymes               Michael Smith

Feb. 28 Mike Reckner                Cindi Viviano                  Greg Stephens

 

Sergeant At Arms Helpers

Feb. 7               Bob Cronin and Fred Dawson

Feb. 14             Laura DelPercio and Steve Fangman

Feb. 21             Bob Foard and Doug Gordon

Feb. 28             Dennis Greenhouse and Evelyn Hayes

 

(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!)

 

Thought for the Week: Lessons learned the hard way:

There comes a time when you should not expect people to make a big deal about your birthday. That comes at age eleven!

January 31, 2019       Be An Inspiration!

 

Jan. 24 program:

What an inspiration to see our grant dollars at work! Three of the Little Masters Players entertained us with their musical prowess as a result of our $11,000 grant to supply students from under served communities with musical instruments of their own along with lessons from UD music program students. In February a second round of students will get their instruments. Thank you, Michael Luck for overseeing this grant.

 

We also got to say goodbye to two long time members. Mary Konwinski will be relocating to North Carolina and Gene Dannemann will be moving to Glen Mills, Pa. We will miss both of you.

 

And our fond remembrances of Steve Amick brought tears to our eyes. Steve was a charter member and will always be in our hearts.

 

Jan. 31 – Club Assembly

 

February Programs (Fred Dawson)

Feb. 7 – Douglas Canfield Esq., Legal Service Corp. of Delaware

Feb. 14 – TBA

Feb. 21 – Melissa Steubing, Global Grant to Zambia

Feb. 28 – Club Assembly

 

March Programs (Bill Sullivan)

March 7 – Robert Older, Delaware Small Business Chamber

March 14 – Italo Carrieri-russo, V&M Bistro, a family business!

March 21 – Justin Carisio, Author, A Quaker Officer in the Civil War

March 28 – Club Assembly

 

Upcoming Events (need your participation)

RESCHEDULED Saturday Feb. 2 – Little Mastes Players perform in Gore  Recital Hall

To be rescheduled – Food Packaging event at Courtyard

March 6 – Happy Hour, Location TBA

Interact CapstonePresentations:

Mental Health: March 21 and 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

March 26 (Time TBD)

Operation: Walk in Our Shoes: March 13, 6-8 p.m.

Water Pollution: March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Education in Poverty: Dec. 11 and March 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Sports in Poverty:March 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Sports Clinic (TBD)

 

Presentations are in Newark Charter High School. All are invited.

May 4 – Relay For Life, Newark High School

 

50/50 Winner – Congratulations, Mary Konwinski!

 

 

AD DEADLINE FEB. 28

Watch for the weekly emails from Cindi on ways to increase your ad sales for the 2019 Report to the Community. Remember to turn in your ad and money as soon as you receive it. And don’t delay in reaching out to your prospects. Time Flies!!!

 

New website up and running!

Check out our new website and all its great features. Not only will you see valuable info on US, but you will find the latest issue of our Report to the Community with easy to turn pages. The club bulletin is also there, so no excuses about not knowing when you have a job!!! Visit www.nmrde.org.

 

Volunteers Needed!

You always say, “I want to give back to the community.” Here’s a great time for fun, fellowship, and doing something good for our hungry neighbors. Our Meals of Hope food packing event will provide 10,000 meals for Delawareans who are financially strapped and in need. But we need 50 volunteers to help with the event. Rotarians, family members, students, community members, anyone who can help on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9:30 –  noon. Please sign up with Robin.

 

 

Greeters                       Rotary Minute              Prayer

Jan. 31 Josh Martin                   Michael Smith               Paul Sayther

Feb. 7   Bill McNabola                Greg Stephens              Polly Sierer

Feb. 14 Tom Minto                        Bill Sullivan                   Mark Sisk

Feb. 21 Doug Rainey                 Clinton Tymes               Michael Smith

 

Sergeant At Arms Helpers

Jan. 31             Charlie Brown and Eric Cannon

Feb. 7               Bob Cronin and Fred Dawson

Feb. 14             Laura DelPercio and Seve Fangman

Feb. 21             Bob Foard and Doug Gordon

 

(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!)

 

Thought for the Week: Lessons learned the hard way:

The most destructive force in the universe is gossip,

followed closely by social media.

 

 

 

 

Bulletin for January 24, 2019 Be An Inspiration!
Jan. 17 program:
Founded in 1996, Fresh Start is the non-profit arm of Wilmington Women in Business, providing scholarships to local women with financial need. Current President Sarah Kenney-Cruz explained how many women could advance their careers if they had the necessary education. The organization started with just one scholarship and 20 years later more than $950,000 has been awarded. In addition to financial support, they provide mentors and support to help the women get their degrees. More than 90% of donations to Fresh Start go directly to scholarship recipients.

January Programs (Dennis Greenhouse)
Jan. 3 – Dennis Greenhouse, Office for Victims of crime
Jan. 10 – Report to the Community Kickoff with The Fabulous Cindi
Jan. 17 – Sarah Kenney-Cruz, Fresh Start Scholarship Program
Jan. 24 – Little Masters players
Jan. 31 – Club Assembly

February Programs (Fred Dawson)
Feb. 7 – Douglas Canfield Esq., Legal Service Corp. of Delaware
Feb. 14 – TBA
Feb. 21 – Melissa Steubing, Global Grant to Zambia
Feb. 28 – Club Assembly

Upcoming Events (need your participation)

• RESCHEDULED Saturday Feb. 2 – Little Mastes Players perform in Gore Recital Hall
• Feb. 9 – Meals of Hope Food Packaging event at Courtyard
• Interact CapstonePresentations:
  Mental Health: March 21 and 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
  March 26 (Time TBD)
  Operation: Walk in Our Shoes: March 13, 6-8 p.m.
  Water Pollution: March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
  Education in Poverty: Dec. 11 and March 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
  Sports in Poverty:March 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Sports Clinic (TBD)
  Presentations are in Newark Charter High School. All are invited.
• May 4 – Relay For Life, Newark High School

50/50 Winner – Congratulations, Don Newcomb!

Please pause and say a prayer for the Amick Family today as we remember our dear friend and fellow Rotarian Steve Amick. Steve lived a full life of dedication to others. He passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23. He will be missed by us all.

AD DEADLINE FEB. 28
Watch for the weekly emails from Cindi on ways to increase your ad sales for the 2019 Report to the Community. Remember to turn in your ad and money as soon as you receive it. And don’t delay in reaching out to your prospects. Time Flies!!!

New website up and running!
Check out our new website and all its great features. Not only will you see valuable info on US, but you will find the latest issue of our Report to the Community with easy to turn pages. The club bulletin is also there, so no excuses about not knowing when you have a job!!! Visit www.nmrde.org.

TIPS for Proper Introductions
When you introduce a speaker, please follow the suggested format:
T – Topic – What is the main topic for today?
I – Importance – Why should we listen to this presentation?
P – Person – Why is this person qualified to speak on this subject?
S – Speaker’s name. ‘Please welcome…’ This is the only time you mention the speaker’s name. And be sure you know the correct pronunciation.

                 Greeters         Rotary Minute         Prayer
Jan. 24   Michael Luck     Mark Sisk            Mike Reckner
Jan. 31  Josh Martin         Michael Smith     Paul Sayther
Feb. 7    Bill McNabola     Greg Stephens    Polly Sierer
Feb. 14  Tom Minto           Bill Sullivan         Mark Sisk
Sergeant At Arms Helpers
Jan. 24 Barry Baker and Tim Boulden
Jan. 31 Charlie Brown and Eric Cannon
Feb. 7 Bob Cronin and Fred Dawson
Feb. 14 Laura DelPercio and Seve Fangman
(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!)

Thought for the Week: Lessons learned the hard way:
You should never confuse your career with your life.

Jan. 10 program:
Hip Hip Horray! It’s that time of year!!! The Kickoff to the 2019 Report to the Community is officially underway!
Jim Streit was the brains behind the “one and only annual BIG fundraiser” for our club. We saw other clubs selling raffle tickets, Christmas trees, fruit baskets, pizza kits, etc. and declaired we would not do that. As publisher of the Newark Post, Jim got us started on a journey that is now in its 20th year. The first year we raised about $5,000. Last year we raised $57,000. And who knows what we can do this year. Under Cindi’s guidance, let the sales begin!!!

January Programs (Dennis Greenhouse)
Jan. 3 – Dennis Greenhouse, Office for Victims of crime
Jan. 10 – Report to the Community Kickoff with The Fabulous Cindi
Jan. 17 – Sarah Kenney-Cruz, Fresh Start Scholarship Program
Jan. 24 – Little Masters players
Jan. 31 – Club Assembly

February Programs (Fred Dawson)
Feb. 7 – Douglas Canfield Esq., Legal Service Corp. of Delaware
Feb. 14 – Mark Fields, Grand Opera House
Feb. 21 – Melissa Steubing, Global Grant to Zambia
Feb. 28 – Club Assembly

Upcoming Events (need your participation)
Jan. 20 – Little Mastes Players perform in Gore Recital Hall
Feb. 9 – Meals of Hope Flood Packaging event at Courtyard
Interact Capstone Presentations:

• Mental Health: March 21 and 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m. March 26 (Time TBD)
• Operation: Walk in Our Shoes: March 13, 6-8 p.m.
• Water Pollution: March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• Education in Poverty: Dec. 11 and March 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
• Sports in Poverty:March 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Sports Clinic (TBD)

Presentations are in Newark Charter High School. All are invited.

50/50 Winner – Congratulations, Mike Laur!
Welcome our guest, Pastor John Nelson !
Our prayers go out to Steve and Louise Amick as Steve continues to battle health issues. Send cards to:
Steve Amick, Country House, 4830
Kennett Pike, Wilmington DE 19807

Capstone Projects/Presentations
At the Nov. 29 meeting, we heard from the junior class of Global Leadership, our Interact students, the topics and plans they have selected for their capstone projects. Under the calendar of events you will find dates for the presentations of our Interact students’ capstone projects. We are all invited to attend. Put a date or two on your calendar now!

Wear a 67 pin proudly!

Earn your “I saved 67 x 3 ” pin by contributing $40 directly to the Rotary Foundation. Give a check made out the The Rotary Foundation, or $40 cash to Robin and you will have saved 67 lives from receiving polio. The money will be sent to TRF in your name, doubled by the World Fund, then tripled by the Gates Foundation. Go, Rotarians!!!

TIPS for Proper Introductions
When you introduce a speaker, please follow the suggested format:
T – Topic – What is the main topic for today?
I – Importance – Why should we listen to this presentation?
P – Person – Why is this person qualified to speak on this subject?
S – Speaker’s name. ‘Please welcome…’ This is the only time you mention the speaker’s name. And be sure you know the correct pronunciation.

	Greeters	Rotary Minute	Prayer
Jan. 17	Mike Laur	Polly Sierer	Doug Rainey
Jan. 24	Michael Luck	Mark Sisk	Mike Reckner
Jan. 31	Josh Martin	Michael Smith	Paul Sayther
Feb. 7	Bill McNabola	Greg Stephens	Polly Sierer

	Sergeant At Arms Helpers
Jan. 17	Cindi Viviano and Steve Worden
Jan. 24	Barry Baker and Tim Boulden
Jan. 3	Charlie Brown and Eric Cannon
Feb. 7	Bob Cronin and Fred Dawson

(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!)

Thought for the Week: Lessons learned the hard way: There is a very fine line between hobby and mental illness.

Jan. 3 program:
The best kept secret in the Federal government is the Office For Victims of Crime, according to a former employee Dennis Greenhouse. It was started in the early 1980’s by President Ronald Reagan through the Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) to directly reimburse victims or their families for counseling, medical expenses, funeral expenses and other expenses occurred as a result of a violent crime against them. The money goes to the states. In Delaware, the attorney general has the authority to disburse the money. The Victims Advocate office helps them through the court process. In 2018 Delaware spent $1.2m in compensation and $10m in assistance.

January Programs (Dennis Greenhouse)
Jan. 3 – Dennis Greenhouse, Office for Victims of crime
Jan. 10 – Report to the Community Kickoff with The Fabulous Cindi
Jan. 17 – Sarah Kenney-Cruz, Fresh Start Scholarship Program
Jan. 24 – Little Masters players
Jan. 31 – Club Assembly

February Programs (Fred Dawson)
Feb. 7 – Douglas Canfield Esq., Legal Service Corp. of Delaware
Feb. 14 – Mark Fields, Grand Opera House
Feb. 21 – Melissa Steubing, Global Grant to Zambia
Feb. 28 – Club Assembly

Upcoming Events (need your participation)
Jan. 20 – Little Mastes Players perform in Gore Recital Hall
Interact Capstone Presentations:

• Mental Health: March 21 and 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m. March 26 (Time TBD)
• Operation: Walk in Our Shoes: March 13, 6-8 p.m.
• Water Pollution: March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• Education in Poverty: Dec. 11 and March 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
• Sports in Poverty: March 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Sports Clinic (TBD)

Presentations are in Newark Charter High School. All are invited.

50/50 Winner – Congratulations, Michael Luck!
Welcome newest member Jamie Zingaro !
Our prayers go out to Steve Amick and Mary Konwinski as they battle health issues.

Capstone Projects/Presentations
At the Nov. 29 meeting, we heard from the junior class of Global Leadership, our Interact students, the topics and plans they have selected for their capstone projects. Under the calendar of events you will find dates for the presentations of our Interact students’ capstone projects. We are all invited to attend. Put a date or two on your calendar now!

Wear a 67 pin proudly!

Earn your “I saved 67 x 3 ” pin by contributing $40 directly to the Rotary Foundation. Give a check made out the The Rotary Foundation, or $40 cash to Robin and you will have saved 67 lives from receiving polio. The money will be sent to TRF in your name, doubled by the World Fund, then tripled by the Gates Foundation. Go, Rotarians!!!

Officers Elected for 2019-2020

The following were elected by the members of our club to fill the duties of their respective offices for the Rotary year July 2019-June 2020:

President: Evelyn Hayes
Present Elect: Dennis Greenhouse
Vice President: Joyce Henderson
Secretary: Doug Gordon
Treasurer: Shawn Klapinsky
Sgt. At Arms: Steve Fangman

	Greeters	Rotary Minute	Prayer
Jan. 10	Jamie Zingaro	Paul Sayther	TOM MINTO
Jan. 17	Mike Laur	Polly Sierer	Doug Rainey
Jan. 24	Michael Luck	Mark Sisk	Mike Reckner
Jan. 31	Josh Martin	Michael Smith	Paul Sayther

	Sergeant At Arms Helpers
Jan. 10	Bill Sullivan and Clinton Tymes
Jan. 17	Cindi Viviano and Steve Worden
Jan. 24	Barry Baker and Tim Boulden
Jan. 3	Charlie Brown and Eric Cannon

(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!)

Thought for the Week: Lessons learned the hard way: Nobody cares if you can’t dance well; just get up and dance.

Dec. 20 program:
The Blue Hen Veterans and Friends has helped to elevate the importance of supporting veterans both inside and outside the university setting. As a non- profit organization, under the leadership of Ken Jones, it supports the University of Delaware’s student-run Blue Hen Veterans by raising money for the Face of America bike ride. Last year more than 650 bike riders, many of them in recumbent bikes or pedaling by hand, rode the 110 miles over two days from Arlington to Gettysburg. The Friends group has raised $56,000 in the last five years to purchase recumbent bikes, provide transportation and support logistics for the rides. Their efforts have also raised awareness and support of veterans returning to classes at UD.

January Programs (Dennis Greenhouse)
Jan. 3 – Dennis Greenhouse, Office for Victims of crime
Jan. 10 – Report to the Community Kickoff with The Fabulous Cindi
Jan. 17 – Little Masters students
Jan. 24 – TBA
Jan. 31 – Club Assembly

February Programs (Fred Dawson)
Feb. 7 – Douglas Canfield Esq., Legal Service Corp. of Delaware
Feb. 14 – Mark Fields, Grand Opera House
Feb. 21 – Melissa Steubing, Global Grant to Zambia
Feb. 28 – Club Assembly

Upcoming Events (need your participation)
Interact Capstone Presentations:

• Mental Health: March 21 and 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m. March 26 (Time TBD)
• Operation: Walk in Our Shoes: March 13, 6-8 p.m.
• Water Pollution: March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• Education in Poverty: Dec. 11 and March 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
• Sports in Poverty: March 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Sports Clinic (TBD)

Presentations are in Newark Charter High School. All are invited.

50/50 Winner – Congratulations, Kevin Henker!

Welcome newest member Jamie Zingaro !
Our prayers go out to Steve Amick and Mary Konwinski as they battle health issues.

Capstone Projects/Presentations
At the Nov. 29 meeting, we heard from the junior class of Global Leadership, our Interact students, the topics and plans they have selected for their capstone projects. Under the calendar of events you will find dates for the presentations of our Interact students’ capstone projects. We are all invited to attend. Put a date or two on your calendar now!

Wear a 67 pin proudly!

Earn your “I saved 67 x 3 ” pin by contributing $40 directly to the Rotary Foundation. Give a check made out the The Rotary Foundation, or $40 cash to Robin and you will have saved 67 lives from receiving polio. The money will be sent to TRF in your name, doubled by the World Fund, then tripled by the Gates Foundation. Go, Rotarians!!!

Officers Elected for 2019-2020

The following were elected by the members of our club to fill the duties of their respective offices for the Rotary year July 2019-June 2020:

President: Evelyn Hayes
Present Elect: Dennis Greenhouse
Vice President: Joyce Henderson
Secretary: Doug Gordon
Treasurer: Shawn Klapinsky
Sgt. At Arms: Steve Fangman

	Greeters	Rotary Minute	Prayer
Jan. 3	Shawn Klapinsky	Michael Reckner	Bill McNabola
Jan. 10	Jamie Zingaro	Paul Sayther	TOM MINTO
Jan. 17	Mike Laur	Polly Sierer	Doug Rainey
Jan. 24	Michael Luck	Mark Sisk	Mike Reckner

	Sergeant At Arms Helpers
Jan. 3	Michael Smith and Greg Stephens
Jan. 10	Bill Sullivan and Clinton Tymes
Jan. 17	Cindi Viviano and Steve Worden
Jan. 24	Barry Baker and Tim Boulden

(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!)

Thought for the Week: Lessons learned the hard way: Never lick a steak knife!

Dec. 13 program:
What a great morning when we can present a check for $1,000 to our speaker, Jane Bowen, Executive Director of Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center. The center opened in 1961 as the first racially diverse child care center in the area. Today, with the facility on Barksdale Road, they serve nearly 300 children annually, ages 6 mos. to 14 years old, with day care, after-school, and summer camps. More than 50% of the children attending are from low-income families. The center has a 5-Star rating and is fully accredited.

December Programs ( Evelyn Hayes )
Dec. 20 – Ken Jones, Blue Hen Veterans and Friends
Dec. 27 – No Meeting – Christmas Holiday

January Programs (Dennis Greenhouse)
Jan. 3 – Dennis Greenhouse, Office for Victims of Crime
Jan. 10 – Report to the Community Kickoff with The Fabulous Cindi
Jan. 17 – TBA
Jan. 24 – TBA
Jan. 31 – Club Assembly

February Programs (Fred Dawson)
Feb. 7 – Douglas Canfield Esq., Legal Service Corp. of Delaware
Feb. 14 – Mark Fields, Grand Opera House
Feb. 21 – Melissa Steubing, Global Grant to Zambia
Feb. 28 – Club Assembly

50/50 Winner – Congratulations, Steve Fangman!

Dec. 20 workers
Greeter: Paul Keely
Rotary Minute: Doug Rainey
Prayer: Joshua Martin
Sergeant At Arms Helpers: Polly Sierer and Mark Sisk

A Message for the Season

Peace will come when people live
In friendship, side by side,
And cherish understanding
More than hatred, greed, and pride.

Peace will come when people see
All people as the same,
And no one has to live in fear,
In ignorance or shame.

Peace will come when people
Who are needy can reach out
For shelter, food, or love,
And no one has to do without.

Peace will come when people
Learn to listen and to care
About the rights and dignity
Of people everywhere.
Peace will come when love and trust
And kindness know rebirth,
And on that day all people
Will rejoice in peace on earth.

Amanda Bradley

May all that this season means be an inspiration to you throughout the coming year

Dec. 6 program:
The Holiday Season was kicked off with an evening of fun and fellowship, fabulous food and drinks. Thank you to everyone who brought your clothes for needy McVey school children. They were delivered by Bill McNabola the next day. And we will be giving many gift cards to families at Downes School to help make their holiday’s a bit brighter. Now yoou have the opportunity to sign up to support the Salvation Army’s Kettle Drive!

December Programs (Evelyn Hayes)
Dec. 5 (Yes – a Wednesday) 6-8 p.m. Holiday Reception
Dec. 6 – No Meeting
Dec. 13 – Jane Bowen, Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center
Dec. 20 – Ken Jones, Blue Hen Veterans and Friends
Dec. 27 – No Meeting – Christmas Holiday

Upcoming Events (need your participation)
Dec. 12, 17, and 19 – Ringing of the Bell for Salvation
Interact Capstone Presentations:

• Mental Health: March 21 and 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m. March 26 (Time TBD)
• Operation: Walk in Our Shoes: March 13, 6-8 p.m.
• Water Pollution: March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• Education in Poverty: Dec. 11 and March 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
• Sports in Poverty: March 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Sports Clinic (TBD)

Presentations are in Newark Charter High School. All are invited.

50/50 Winner – Congratulations, Fred Dawson!

Thought for the Season
Happy Hanukkah
and
Merry Christmas

Welcome back returning Rotarians, Mike Reckner and Bob Foard!

Capstone Projects/Presentations
At the Nov. 29 meeting, we heard from the junior class of Global Leadership, our Interact students, the topics and plans they have selected for their capstone projects. Under the calendar of events you will find dates for the presentations of our Interact students’ capstone projects. We are all invited to attend. Put a date or two on your calendar now!

Wear a 67 pin proudly!
Earn your “I saved 67 x 3” pin by contributing $40 directly to the Rotary Foundation. Give a check made out the The Rotary Foundation, or $40 cash to Robin and you will have saved 67 lives from receiving polio. The money will be sent to TRF in your name, doubled by the World Fund, then tripled by the Gates Foundation. Go, Rotarians!!!

Recent Board Actions
At the November Board meeting the following actions were taken:

• $3,000 to Newark Area Welfare Committee
• Tom D’Agastino termination accepted (relocated to Baltimore area)
• Liane Sorenson termination approved (just retiring!)
• Jamie Zingaro membership approved
• Downes Homework Club will not be renewed
• $1,000 to Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center
• $1,000 to Interact to support Capstone projects

	Greeters	Rotary Minute	Prayer
Dec. 13	John Hornor	Tom Minto	Michael Luck
Dec. 20	Paul Keely	Doug Rainey	Joshua Martin
Dec. 27	Rudolph	Dancer	Prancer
Jan. 3	Shawn Klapinsky	Michael Reckner	Bill McNabola

	Sergeant At Arms Helpers
Dec. 13	Doug Rainey and Paul Sayther
Dec. 20	Polly Sierer and Mark Sisk
Dec. 27	Donner and Blitzen
Jan. 3	Michael Smith and Greg Stephens

(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!)