1 New Milford Rotary Club Chartered January 12, 1960 March 2013-Issue 149 (That s Rotarian Spelled Backwards) Rotary International Theme 2012-2013 March Rotary Literacy Month District 7890 Charles J.Junz, Publisher Janet Junz, Editor junzter@aol.com cjjunz@charter.net Basic education and literacy is one of the areas of focus under the Rotary Foundation s Future Vision Plan. Find out more at: www.rotary.org/futurevision. Happy St. Patrick s Day-March 17 In Memory We are saddened by the following losses within our Rotary family: Marty Landgrebe s father, Richard, who passed away February 25. He was a great person, very active in his community, a loving family man, and a great New York Jets fan!. Darren Piper s mother, June, on February 24. She was best described as a loving, selfless person, who put the needs of all others before herself. We send our prayers and well wishes to their families. We will be meeting at the MAXX March 19 Community Service Awards We have two worthy, hard working volunteers for our Annual Community Service Awards. We will make this award March 26, to our unsung heroes. They, and their guests will join us for lunch. We will announce the names of our honorees shortly. Please make every effort to attend and thank our recipients! Rotary Foundation Bus Persons March 5 Ann/ Katherine March 12 Wink/ George Petermann March 26- Dennis/ Lou April 2 Bob McGrath Begins Friday, March 26 Upcoming Meetings & Events March 5 Dr. Charash NM Hospital Wound Care/ Food Donation Day. March 12 Claudette Sesare NM VNA Lifeline. March 19 Student of the Month / Wink Lampe What s behind the rising costs of a college education? March 26 Community Service Awards. April 2 Joshua Smith- Assistant Superintendent of New Milford Schools. April 26-28 District Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, R.I. May 21 District Assembly, West Springfield. June 23-26 Rotary International Convention Lisbon, Portugal. August 5 District Golf Tournament, Town Hills Country Club, Longmeadow, MA. March Birthdays March 5 Nancy Sienkiewicz March 9 Bonnie Blackmann March 9 Scott Mulhare March 12 Gretchen O Shea Reynolds March 24 Dave Elmore March 27 Colin McCormack March 30 George Petermann March Anniversaries March 27 Ann and Aldo Bruzzi Fisher Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday March 10. Don t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour!
2 PAGE 2 Programs February 5, we had a very interesting slide program about Chinese culture, dance, and performing art. February 19, Pat Iannuzzi of Symbiont Performance Group, who is a performance consultant, spoke to us about performance and motivation. Kevin Beirmeir, from Ability Beyond Disability, was our guest February 12. He told us about the organization s programs for discovering, building and celebrating the ability of people with disabilities. Raffle Prizes We still welcome any more donations of raffle prizes for our lunch meetings. We haven t received many donations lately. Thanks to Andy Armstrong for the donations of Seagram s VO! If you have anything to donate, a bottle of liquid refreshment, a nice item that you may have a duplicate of, and not need, please let President Katy or Charlie know. Starts March 20 February 26, Dr. Len Tomasello, Principal of Sarah Noble Middle School, spoke to us about the school s programs, accomplishments, and plans for the future. He introduced us to the school s program, needing volunteers, as mentors, or persons willing to share their life experiences, and assistance to young people. If you can and will share yourself with our young people, see attachments on page 3 and page 4. Rotary Foundation We are over the half-way point and contributions are very slowly trickling in. We hope that we achieve our goal of Every Member Every Year. Now would be a good time to include your $50 (or part of the $50) with your dues check!
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5 PAGE 5 Special Guests! February 26, six members of our Interact Club were our guests. President Esther Kang presented Frank with a check for $1,000, to be matched with a grant, and sent to India to help many sightless people see. We were pleased to have President Esther Kang, VP Emily Day, Historian Krista Pullen, Treasurer Nicole Callison, and Secretary Ryan Kauer, with us. We are pleased to have a very active Interact Club. They are having a Cupcake War, Saturday March 9. See page 6. Thanks to Peter daubner, for all the work he does with the Interact Club! Special Valentine s Day Guests Congratulations! At our February 12 meeting, Peter Daubner arranged for the Mad Hatters to join us. He has been a member of the fine group for many years. The barbershop singing group did an outstanding job of serenading us! The Four-Way Test Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BET- TER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Welcome to Wink s newest and seventh grandchild, Tessa. She is held by proud brother, Joshua. Her parents are Joshua and Jessica, and they live in Jenkinstown, Pennsylvania, with Tessa and Joshua s sister, Iris. Congratulations to Wink. Jody, and the proud parents.
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7 PAGE 7 February Student of the Month Rob and Math Teacher, Ryan Fitzsimmons, welcomed and congratulated Kyle Kellett, our February Student of the Month, February 19. His mother, Karen, was also our guest. Kyle is an AP Scholar, has received Excellence in Environmental Science, Excellence in Accounting, and Excellence in English III. He is the stage manager at All-School musicals, President of Spanish Honor Society, President of FBLA, Vice President of Student Council, Team Captain for Team Waramaug, and National Honor Society Team Leader. He is a team leader for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, participates in Light the Night, Relay for Life, and is sound board operator at Sarah Noble School. He will soon be an Eagle Scout. He plans to become a medical doctor. Duck Race The date is Monday, May 27, for our 19th Annual River Duck Race. It s not too soon to start talking about it! This is one of our largest fund raisers, so we need every member s support, by attendance and participation, and for placing as many adoptions as possible! Reserve the date on your calendar! Each member will receive a supply of Adoption Certificates, so go to work arranging the adoptions! We re counting on each member to place at least 20 ducks! We have great prizes, and the weather will be great! Golf Tournament Our 30th Annual Outing will be Wednesday, August 28. Spread the word, and save the date! The Object of Rotary The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise, and, in particular, to encourage and foster: First: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity to serve; Second: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; Third: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian s personal, business, and community life; Fourth: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Local Rotary Clubs for make-up meetings Litchfield-Morris-Thursday 12:00 Noon at the Forman School Brookfield (Now Housatonic Rotary Club) Monday 6:15 PM Danbury Wednesday 12:15 P.M. at the Ethan Allen Inn at Pasta Garden. Newtown Monday 6:15 P.M. at The Inn in Newtown Washington Tuesday 12:15 P.M. at First Congregational Church E-Club www.rotary7890.org
8 PAGE 8 Special Donation Special Guest April Student of the Month The Four-Way Test Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BET- TER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? October Student of the Month Greeting from Dubai! May Rotary Month New Member Our quilt, which was created by Janet Junz, and has been displayed in the entrance hall at New Milford Hospital, until recently, is now on display in the main hallway of New Milford Town Hall. We thank Mayor Pat Murphy, and the town for allowing this beautiful piece of 9/11 Commemorative Quilt Special Thanks! Rose sale 2011-2012 Rotary Theme Programs New Members Welcome! Health Good Wishes 2013-2014 Officers President Tom McSherry President Elect Ivan Shiffman Vice President Ann Fisher Secretary George Petermann Treasurer Charlie Junz Sgt. at Arms Katy Francis Board Ralph Williams Darren Piper Tinker Hickey Tom Larkin Rotary Garden The Object of Rotary The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise, and, in particular, to encourage and foster: First: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity to serve; Second: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; Third: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian s personal, business, and community life; Fourth: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. To wear the Rotary pin is an honor. What does the Rotary pin convey to the wearer? You can rely on me. I am dependable. I am reliable. I give more than I take. I am available.