People of Action March 2019 THE NEWSLETTER OF ROTARY DISTRICT 7300 Including Allegheny, Beaver and Parts of Westmoreland Counes, Pennsylvania Yours in Rotary Service, S. Singh Ajmani, District Governor Dear Fellow Rotarians, Greetings! A District Conference to Remember by DG S. Singh Ajmani Our District Conference is the time when we lift our spirit and come together in celebration of successful accomplishments of individual Rotarians and the Clubs. This is done through Presidential Awards, Festivities, Cheers and enjoying the most treasured fellowship of fellow Rotarians. This builds cooperation and cohesiveness within the team, which is good for our own growth and for the community. The celebration will not be at its best without you. I urge you to consider signing up as soon as possible. I am looking forward to your fellowship at the District Conference. This year the Conference has a special meaning as it is a Celebration of the great years we have had as District 7300, and also a Celebration of a new beginning as District 7305. The new District will have a larger membership, allowing us greater opportunity for Rotary Fellowship and to do more wonderful things in our local and global communities. Your Conference committee is working diligently to make this a rewarding experience for you. They are planning a wide variety of engaging activities, such as a golf outing, House of Friendship, exchange student presentations, celebration dinners, a hands on service project for soldiers in Afghanistan, a Rotary International speaker, a Spelling Bee, informal social gatherings to collect new ideas, Rotary Women’s Engagement sessions, and so much more. Please refer to the Conference Program for complete details. 1
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People of Action
March 2019 THE NEWSLETTER OF ROTARY DISTRICT 7300
Including Allegheny, Beaver and Parts of Westmoreland Coun�es, Pennsylvania
Yours in Rotary Service,
S. Singh Ajmani, District Governor
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
Greetings!
A District Conference to Remember
by DG S. Singh Ajmani
Our District Conference is the time when we lift our spirit and come together in celebration of successful accomplishments of individual Rotarians and the Clubs. This is done through Presidential Awards, Festivities, Cheers and enjoying the most treasured fellowship of fellow Rotarians. This builds cooperation and cohesiveness within the team, which is good for our own growth and for the community.
The celebration will not be at its best without you. I urge you to consider signing up as soon as possible.I am looking forward to your fellowship at the District Conference.
This year the Conference has a special meaning as it is a Celebration of the great years we have had as District 7300, and also a Celebration of a new beginning as District 7305. The new District will have a larger membership, allowing us greater opportunity for Rotary Fellowship and to do more wonderful things in our local and global communities.
Your Conference committee is working diligently to make this a rewarding experience for you. They are planning a wide variety of engaging activities, such as a golf outing, House of Friendship, exchange student presentations, celebration dinners, a hands on service project for soldiers in Afghanistan, a Rotary International speaker, a Spelling Bee, informal social gatherings to collect new ideas, Rotary Women’s Engagement sessions, and so much more. Please refer to the Conference Program for complete details.
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Membership Minute
As Usual By Karl Ohrman
As usual, I’m writing about one of my favorite subjects, Rotary membership. And as usual, I’m excited that perhaps a club or a member of a club will be inspired and crank up an effective membership campaign that will have an unusual result, a significant jump in that club’s membership and service activity.
I fear that, as usual, most readers will read this article and assume that some other club member will take on that membership initiative.
As usual, the usual thing will happen, nothing.
We Rotarians cannot treat membership as usual. ARotary International President a few years back had amotto, “The future of Rotary is up to you.” How true.
You, as a member of Rotary International, must take on the obligation to bring quality persons into the best service organization in the world.
If you do take on this responsibility, nothing will be as usual in your club again. More members mean more ideas, more service projects and more people benefiting from Rotary activity.
We can do this. Let’s build a membership growth momentum so that our clubs will never again be ... as usual.
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One Good Turn: Rotary Club
Written by Laura Pace Lilley, excerpts reproduced courtesy Mt. Lebanon Magazine 21 February 2019
Rotary was officially founded on February 23, 1905, in Chicago. Leaders of that club went on to establish Rotary International in 1910. But the local chapters are the heart of the organization.A funeral director, a banker, a baker, a librarian and a master plumber walk into a church…
It’s not the start of a joke. It’s the start of the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon-Castle Shannon Rotary Club meeting, every Monday at noon at the Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. For 90 years, this group has been meeting, with members from different sections of town and various careers, to unite, network,give time and raise money for worthwhile local organizations.
Robyn Vittek, director of Mt. Lebanon Public Library, is Rotary’s president, the third woman in a row to hold that office. Lisa Borelli Dorn and Melissa Fuson preceded her. President-elect Ron Davis, assistant superintendent of secondary education for the Mt. Lebanon School District, will take over in July.
“I really got so much out of it,” Vittek says of her first experience with Rotary, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, where she was previously director of the library. “It’s a way to instantly be connected to the communityand meet people from all walks of life.” When she came to lead the Mt. Lebanon Public Library three years ago, she naturally joined here.
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ONE GOOD TURN... continued from previous page
Ron Davis has been involved for about six years. “For me, it was the service,” he says. “A way of giving back.”
Rotary’s parent organization, Rotary International, started in Chicago in 1905, when attorney Paul Harris convened a group of professionals to exchange ideas and contribute to the community. What does “Rotary” mean? The group began by rotating its meeting locations at the worksites of its members.
Among its national service goals is raising money to eliminate polio, a goal that’s close to reality. Rotary focuses on six areas of service: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and econonomic and community development--working with WHO, UNICEF and etc.
But the strength of the organization lies in its 35,000 local clubs, with 1.2 million members.Locally, the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon-Castle Shannon Rotary and its 35 members support at least a dozen bene-ficiaries. During the holidays, all three towns’ libraries receive proceeds from the annual poinsettia sale, and club members ring the bell at red kettles to raise money for the Salvation Army. During the rest of the year, they host a local third-grade spelling bee (and give every Mt. Lebanon third-grader a dictionary to prepare!) and sponsor the Interact Club at the High School, a way to expose students to Rotary.
The group also provides scholarships to students from Mt. Lebanon, Seton LaSalle and Keystone Oaks high schools, and it recognizes a male and female student of the month. Members pick up litter on ScottRoad and take collections for New Eyes for the Needy, providing glasses to those to who can’t afford them. Reg Tate, of Potomac Bakery, who joined Rotary in 1985, says the club has donated more than 750,000 pairs of eyeglasses since he’s been there. (Donate yours at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.)Rotary’s biggest annual fundraiser, Taste of the South Hills, is Saturday, March 30, from 6 to 11 p.m. atthe Castle Shannon Fireman’s Memorial Hall, with music by Uptown Rhythm and Brass and food fromthe best restaurants in the area. Tickets are available: tasteofthesouthhills.com. Tate expects the event toraise $22,000 this year.
Rotary also will give to small causes, such as a recent donation to a family who needed to travel to Baltimore for cancer care but didn’t have enough money. There is no fancy or complicated application; the membership gives when it feels right.
The club has high ethical standards, with a “Four-way test of the things we think, say or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendship? Will it be beneficial to allconcerned?”
Vittek and Davis say one of the highlights of the group is its engaged membership, with participants in their 20s to 90s. Social events include mixers and holiday parties. Membership comes with commitment: The group meets weekly at lunchtime, starting with 20 minutes to eat, with the rest of the hour taken up by the business meeting, which includes a guest speaker from the community. (Police Chief Aaron Lauth was one such recent guest, although he also is a member.) And the goal is for all Rotarians worldwide to give $100 each to the Rotary Foundation each year.
Davis says it’s worth it because the mission, “Service Above Self” is important. Vittek says the rewards are many.
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Oakland Rotary Club Celebrates 75th Anniversary
On February 17, 1944 a group of businessmen launched the start of the first suburban Rotary Club in Pittsburgh. At that time, the Oakland area was still a suburb of the city though it was considered an academic and cultural center. Since that time the area has grown significantly becoming an academic, health, cultural and business-oriented community that is both an economical and culturally diverse one.
On February 17, 2019 the Oakland Rotary Club celebrated its 75th
anniversary with a formal dinner at the University Club. Club members and spouses were joined by the District Governors Singh Ajmani (District 7300) and Cherie Sears (District 7330), and District Governor Nominee Allen Delucia (District 7305).
Past presidents included Herb Ferguson, Jeff Stambaugh and Gladys Maharam. Manami Noji, our Japanese Global Grant Scholar, joined in the celebration as well.
For the event, displays included exchanged club banners from over 30 countries and a slide show of photos fromthe past and current Oakland Rotary Club activities. It was a time for fellowship and sharing memories.
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POLIO UPDATE
by PDG Walt Sickles
The final count of new Wild Virus Polio cases for 2018 was 33.
So far this year, as of 28 March 2019, there have been 8 new cases.
In order to have a chance of complete eradication of this horrible disease we must keep up the fight and not give up our cause.
Please send me _______tickets at $125 per ticketI cannot attend but please accept my donation of ______
Make checks payable to: District 7300 Rotary Foundation Corporation
Mail Coupon & Check to:District 7300 Rotary
PO Box 153
Carnegie, PA 15106
Live Auction - Silent Auction - In the Bag RaffleJoin us for an evening of fun, food and fellowship
Carnegie - Collier Rotary ClubPresents
Ninth Annual
SIP Support Our Important Projects
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Please join us at Shannopin Country Club, Saturday April 13th, for the 12th ANNUAL
“NIGHT AT THE RACES” Doors Open @ 6pm. Dinner Served from 6:15 to 7:30pm - Post Time 7:30
$30 Admission Includes - Shannopin Country Club Dinner & Free Draft Beer, 10 Feature Races – Professional Caller
with Top Audio/Video System - Cash Bar! Race 11 is a Special Auction Race, With Half Of All Money Paid For The 10 Horses Going To The Winning Horse Owner(s)! Pool Your
Tablemates And Buy A Horse At The Horse Auction! SILENT and CHINESE AUCTION ITEMS, 50-50 AND
‘COOLER OF CHEER’ RAFFLES! Horses are $20 each (you name them) and jockeys are $10.
Need All Names by Sat, April 6th (for program printing) Exchange Your Cash For NBRC “Funny Money”. All Bets
Made With 2 Dollar Betting Tickets ~ No CASH BETS! BETTING WINDOWS OPEN AT 7:30 PM for 1ST RACE
“Derby Day” Ensemble CONTEST!!! JUDGING THROUGHOUT THE EVENING. LADIES & GENTS, Dress in Your Best ‘Kentucky Derby’
Outfit and Show Off for the Judges to Win a GREAT PRIZE! Chinese Auction Winners Announced After 7th and 8th Races
Raffle Winners Announced After 9th Race. Contact Fred Donatelli at [email protected] or 412-862-1905
Tickets: $45.00For tickets call: Jack Seckel (H) 412-464-1772 (C) 412-721-9978
19th AnnualSteel Valley Rotary
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ROTARY DISTRICT 7300 CONFERENCEPat Merryweather-arges - Regional Rotary Foundation CoordinatorPat is a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Naperville and currently serves as Zone 28 Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator. Pat has had the opportunity to serve as the 2018 Rotary Peace building Conference Chair in the U.S. and the 2016 Zones 28-29 Institute Chair. Pat joined Rotary International in 2002 and has served in
many District positions, including District Governor 2012-2013 and District Rotary Foundation Chair 2013-2017. Pat has worked on many Rotary Foundation Matching and Global Grants and has traveled to over a dozen countries on Rotary projects; participated in National Immunization Days in Nigeria and India; 5 Rotary Days at the United Nations; and Rotary Middle East Peace Conference in Turkey.
Pat has served for over 30 years as a health care executive with successful leadership in quality and performance improvement initiatives by engaging all stakeholders in visioning, goal setting, measurement, and achievement. She is currently the Executive Director of Project Patient Care, an independent nonprofit organization working to prevent medical errors and continuously improve healthcare quality. Prior to joining Project Patient Care, Pat served as the Executive Director of the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization covering 5 states and the Senior Vice President of the Illinois Hospital Association.
Pat is married to George, a Rotarian, and they have 4 sons and three daughters-in-law and 5 grandchildren.
s. singh ajMani, - District Governor 2018-2019Singh was born in Punjab state of India. He completed his high school education in PN Government Inter College in Ramnagar, in UP state. At school, he enjoyed soccer and cricket, and was a member of the National Cadet Corp. He earned his Engineering degree at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, INDIA (BHU) in 1966 and was married in 1967. After working as a Plant Manager at a refractory plant in India, Singh immigrated to USA in 1972. His wife Surinder, daughter Shashi and son Bob joined him in 1973 when he was in New York. The family moved to Pittsburgh in 1974 and Singh earned his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh in 1978.Singh is CEO and founder of Logix Guru, LLC, a Software Development, Quality Assurance, Data Analytics, and Professional Staffing company. The company motto is “Expect Intelligent Solutions”. He is a member of the Institute of Entrepreneurial Excellence, Pittsburgh Technology Council and Eastern Minority Supplier Diversity Council (EMSDC).Singh was influenced by Rotary as a young professional. A Rotary Club in India, where his brother-in-law was a member, had adopted a very poor village. Rotarians were influential in bringing roads and electricity to the village. They arranged for micro loans for sewing machines and bicycles; village women sewed under-garments and the men sold them in the farmer’s market.Singh joined Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park Rotary Club in 1983. He is a RI Foundation Benefactor and a Paul Harris Fellow plus 4. He has served as Club President and as Assistant District Governor. His favorite Rotary projects are sinking wells for clean water and sanitation in India. He has also been involved in many other projects, such as a medical dispensary, an ambulance for an eye bank, a school for physically challenged children, a lap pool for a physically challenged child, and help for the Mother Theresa home for the elderly.For Singh, Rotary is a very effective, powerful and far-reaching organization to serve fellow human beings. With and through Rotary, one can do much more that can be done without.“Rotary fits well into my way of life … it is a natural and effortless extension of my daily routine in my work, my home, my place of worship, and in my play”, he says. “I have had the good fortune to work with some of the dedicated Rotarians who have influenced my thoughts and shaped my view toward community service.” I look forward to this opportunity to serve my fellow Rotarians and the community as District Governor.
ROTARY DISTRICT 7300 CONFERENCE EVENTS
Come watch the brightest spellers from our schools in Rotary District 7300 compete for prizes. Refreshments and cookies provided. Saturday, 1:45 - 3:15 pm – Grand Ballroom.
Rotary District 7300Conference
OUT OF THE BLUEas Rotarians
Making a Di�erence
SEVEN SPRINGSMOUNTAIN RESORT
MAY 17-20, 2018
ROTARY DISTRICT 7300 CONFERENCE
WARD GARDNER - District Governor 2017-2018Ward was born and raised in St. Marys, PA. After graduation, he joined the Air
Force and received the U. S. Air Force Achievement Medal.Ward graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in
business management in 1989.Ward is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Senior Vice President with
Bill Few Associates, Inc.Last year, Ward published a book titled How to Protect My Million: Strategies to
Identify, and Avoid Swindlers.Ward was introduced to Rotary by Bob Williams. He’s introduced others to
Rotary but is most proud of this particular member, his wife, Lori Garner.Ward was president of Northern Allegheny Rotary Club (formerly McCandless
Rotary Club) in 2012-2013. He enjoys fundraising and service projects.Ward serves as a member of the advisory board for the Allegheny County
Department of Human Services in two areas: the Office of Children, Youth & Families (CYF) and the Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
In addition to donating much of his time to Rotary activities, Ward also is happy to contribute financially. He’s a Paul Harris Fellow plus 8, Bequest Society Level 3 and is a member of the Paul Elder Chapter of the Rotary Foundation.
Ward was a disc jockey twenty years ago and he loves loud music.
“Cornhole”, also known as dummy boards, bean bag toss, doghouse, Baggo, or simply Bags, is an American lawn game in which players take turns throwing bags of corn at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. A bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point.Club teams should have 2 or 4 team members. Winning club will receive a Corn Hole game Board. Winning team members will receive a PH Fellow.
CHARGE CARD INFORMATIONTYPE OF CHARGE CARD VISA MastercardCHARGE CARD NUMBER_________________________________________NAME AS SHOWN ON CARD______________________________________Expiration Date___________Security Code___________Zip Code__________
Please consider Sponsoring a Tee Sign for $100 Or Foursome & Tee Sign for $450
any Additional company Tee sponsor SAME reservation + $ 70
For more info Contact: Dan Kravetz (412) 605-2337 [email protected] check Payable to: District Rotary 7300
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Ring out the OLD, Bringing in the NEW
MAKE OUR LAST Rotary District 7300
Conference BEST EVER!!
Seven Springs Mountain Resort May 9-12, 2019
In MeMory of our DeceaseD rotarIansPlease take tIMe out of your busy scheDule to attenD the MeMorIal servIce sunDay MornIng to reMeMber our DeceaseD rotarIans In the wIntergreen
rooM froM 9:00 aM to 10:00 aM.Bring Back the memories of our deceased rotarians
will allow them to live on in our hearts forever.
ROTARY DISTRICT 7300 CONFERENCE EVENTS
Bus Trip to Lenox Factory Outlet
ROTARY DISTRICT 7300 CONFERENCE EVENTS
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REGISTRATION FORM DISTRICT 7300SEVEN SPRINGS RESORT • MAY 9-12, 2019
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT REGISTRATION FORM AND RETURN TO REGISTRAR BY MAIL or EMAIL
DISTRICT 7300 REGISTRAR - MELISSA ALLENBAUGH105 Shellbark Street • Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 • [email protected]
Payment must accompany registration form. Make Checks payable to: Rotary District 7300REGISTRATION CUT OFF APRIL 20, 2019 SEE CHARGE CARD INFORMATION BELOW
ATTENDING ROTARIAN/GUESTLast Name ___________________________ First Name __________________________ Middle Initial ______Badge Name___________________________ Rotary Club of _______________________________________
GUEST INFORMATION *(If guest/spouse is a Rotarian please submit a separate registration form)*Guest Name __________________________________Badge Name__________________________________ # OF KIDS ATTENDING _____ 1 ________________ 2 ________________ 3 _______________ 4 ____________
ROTARIAN ADDRESS & TELEPHONEStreet __________________________________ City _______________________ State _______ Zip _________Daytime Phone _______________________________ Evening Phone ________________________________Fax _______________________________ E-mail Address ____________________________________________
ROTARY INFORMATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Club President Club Secretary Past Club President Past Dist Governor First Conference Club President Elect Paul Harris Fellow Benefactor Major Donor New Rotarian Conference Committee Conference Chair District Governor Bequest Society
MEAL & ACTIVITY RESERVATIONS (ALL BREAKFASTS WILL BE ON YOUR OWN)Friday Lunch ............. Chicken Cordon Bleu ........................................................................... $20.00 ..... _______ = $_________Friday Dinner ............. Spring House Buffet of Prime Rib, Grilled Salmon & Lemon Chicken .$40.00 ..... _______ = $_________Saturday Lunch ........ Italian Buffet ........................................................................................... $20.00 ..... _______ = $_________Saturday Dinner ........ Filet and Shrimp .................................................................................... $40.00 ..... _______ = $_________Activities ..................... Bus Trip to Lenox Factory Outlet ........................................................... $20.00 ..... _______ = $_________*NOTE: Children Menu items at 50% of published prices above*NOTE: Discounts for attendees
* First time Rotarian attendees staying overnight deduct $40.00 from total registration amount ..... _______ = $_________* Clubs with 5 members attending deduct 10% - **Club President gets one night free ..................... _______ = $_________* Clubs with 10 members attending deduct 20% - **Club President gets one night free ................... _______ = $_________
TOTAL REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................. = $_________
Vegetarian Vegan Special Dietary Restrictions Of: ________________________________________________________
Remember to make your own room reservations directly with Seven Springs!Reserve now by calling the direct line to Seven Springs Resort reservations: 1-866-437-1300, 8 am to 9 pm.
Larger room sizes are available upon request. Breakfast is not included in room rate.SPECIAL Rotary Room Rate of $137.00 (plus all taxes) will only be held until April 17th, 2019. Breakfast is not included.
**Free room night cost will be refunded to Club Presidents after the Conference.*** District Conference Annual Golf Event see back page and separate flyer
CHARGE CARD INFORMATIONTYPE OF CHARGE CARD Visa Mastercard CHARGE CARD NUMBER_____________________________________________NAME AS SHOWN ON CHARGE CARD____________________________________________________________________________Expiration Date _______________________ Security Code _______________________ Zip Code __________________________
CONFERENCE AGENDAthursday, May 9, 2019
Any Rotarian arriving at Seven Springs on Thursday evening will be welcome to join together and have dinner at their own expense.
Slopeside Dining Room 7:00 pm reservations are required. Please contact Sue Kelly – [email protected]
Friday, May 10, 2019Breakfast at Leisure
9:00 am Council of Governors meeting - Slopeside Dining Room
11:00 am Golfers leave for Seven Springs Golf Course
12:00 Noon Tee time for golfers, lunch, modified shotgun start– Coordinator – Danny Kravetz– Price of golf includes lunch and cart– Beverages will be included in payment– Two drink tickets included
12:00-1:00 pm Welcome – Sue Kelly – Conference Chair
12:45-1:00 pm Preview of the 2019-2020 Year – DGE 7305 – Jim Hahn
1:30-4:00 pm Bus trip to Lenox Factory Outlet – Cost $20 per person for the bus– Cost of purchases at Lenox are on your own
1:30-4:00 pm Free time – relax on your own. – A trip to the Seven Springs Spa is also an option.
6:00-7:00 pm Cocktail Hour – Timberstone Room – (building halfway between main lodge and ski lodge)
6:00-10:30 pm Open Bar
7:00-8:00 pm Dinner – Timberstone Room – Spring House Buffet, Prime Rib, Grilled Salmon & Lemon Chicken
7:00-8:00 pm Master of Ceremonies – DGE Jim Hahn
7:05 pm Invocation – Dennis Piper
7:30-7:45 pm Golf and District Awards
7:45-8:05 pm Guest speaker – Pat Merryweather - Arges, RI President’s Representative
8:05-10:30 pm Auld Lang Syne Party – Timberstone Room– Coordinator – Nate Miller– Music and dancing with DJ– Wear your best New Year’s Eve Outfit to ring out the oldand ring in the new.
10:30 pm Champagne Toast - Auld Lang Syne / 10:30 pm Bar closes
saturday, May 11, 2019Breakfast at leisure - a la carte
8:00-Noon Exchange Students – Hemlock Room
8:00-5:00 pm House of Friendship Opens – Seasons Room
8:00-8:30 am Bloody Mary Wake-Up Call – Seasons Room – House of Friendship– Coordinator – Bob Rupp– FREE Bloody Mary if you bring two items for the food bank– $10.00 charge without donation
8:30-9:30 am Hands on Service Project – Seasons Room – House of Friendship
9:00-5:00 pm Registration Open – Seasons Room
9:30-10:00 am Grant Review – Pat Merryweather-Arges – Snowflake Room
10:00-10:30 am Membership / Satellite Clubs – Snowflake Room
10:30-10:45 am Coffee Break – Seasons Room – House of Friendship
10:45-Noon District Business Meeting – Wintergreen Room
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch – Grand Ballroom – Italian buffet
12:00-1:00 pm Master of Ceremonies - Vince Costa
1:05 pm Invocation - Walt Sickles
12:30-12:50 pm Youth Exchange Presentation
12:50-1:30 pm Guest Speaker
1:30-1:45 pm Break
1:45-3:15 pm Third Grade Spelling Bee – Grand Ballroom– Coordinator – Vince Costa– Cookies and Punch served at 2:30 pm
2:30-4:30 pm Cigars and Martinis - Location to be announced – Coordinator – Denny Crawford– Sample cigars or bring your own– Other drinks available
5:30-6:30 pm Governors’ Reception – Wintergreen Room - By Invitation– Coordinator – Sue Kelly
6:00-10:30 pm Open Bar – Grand Ballroom
6:00-6:20 pm Parade of Presidents – Grand Ballroom Hallway – Coordinator – Dennis Piper
6:20 -8:00 pm Dinner – Grand Ballroom – Filet and Stuffed Shrimp
6:20-8:00 pm Master of Ceremonies - Denny Crawford
6:25 pm Invocation
7:45-7:55 pm Remarks – District Governor Elect – Jim Hahn
7:55-8:05 pm Remarks – District Governor – S.Singh Ajmani
8:05-8:35 pm Guest Speaker – RI Rep Pat Merryweather-Arges
8:35-8:45 pm Exchange of Pins and District Awards
8:45-10:30 pm Entertainment / 10:30 pm Bar closes - Hope you had GREAT TIME!!
sunday, May 12, 20199:00-10:00 am Memorial Service – Wintergreen Room
Officiates – Rev. and Mrs. Dan Strussenberg
10:00 am Conference Concludes – Safe Travels Home
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING and HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY13
2019 Course Dates and Locations
All course days start with registration at 8:00 a.m. Classes
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and break
snacks included.
Saturday, January 5, 2019 American Philatelic Society
100 Match Factory Place
Bellefonte, PA Registration deadline is December 22
Saturday, February 9, 2019 Clearfield Alliance Church School
56 Alliance Road
Clearfield, PA Registration deadline is January 26
Saturday, March 9, 2019 Sts. Gregory & Barnabas Church
120 Boltz Street
Johnstown PA
Registration deadline is February 23
Saturday, April 6, 2019 First United Methodist Church
602 South Market Street
Muncy, PA Registration deadline is March 23
Saturday, October 5, 2019 First Lutheran Church
246 South Main Street
Greensburg, PA Registration deadline is September 21
Saturday, November 2, 2019 Washington County Public
Schools Building
Hagerstown, MD Registration deadline is October 19
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