Rotary Club of Warren

September 24, 2014

Member Assignments

Greeters

Please Arrive by 11:50 a.m. 10/1 Barry Dunaway and Ray Sinchak

10/8 John Robertson 10/15 Cindy Matheson

Mobile Meals 10/3 TBA 10/10 TBA 10/17 TBA

Fellowship

October – Rick Peduzzi November – Julia Wetstein

Invocation

10/1 David Jenkins 10/8 Andy Bednar 10/15 Frank Bodor

Hello Rotarians and Friends! Can you believe that October is just around the corner! Someone told me the other day that we only have two month until Christmas. I could have lived quite happily without being reminded of that.

John Robertson wrapped up Fellowship with another history lesson, this time about Luddites. The Luddites were 19th-century English textile artisans who protested against newly developed labor-saving machinery from 1811 to 1817. The stocking frames, spinning frames and power looms introduced

ROTARY NOTES

A publication of the Rotary Club of Warren, Ohio

2014 Jack Maxwell Award Winner

Upcoming

Speakers

September 3

District Governor

Phil Mariola’s

Official Visit

September 10

Martin Abraham,

YSU Dean – 3D

Printing

September 17

Cindy Orth, Naturalist

- Mosquito Lake Park

September 24

Sidney McLean –

Ohio Concealed

Carry

October 1

Ivan Meszaros, GM -

Quaker Steak & Lube

October 8

Chris Thompson –

Economic Future

Our Bulletin Sponsor

during the Industrial Revolution threatened to replace the artisans with less-skilled, low-wage laborers, leaving them without work.

Although the origin of the name Luddite is uncertain, a popular theory is that the movement was named after Ned Ludd, a young man who allegedly smashed two stocking frames in 1779, and whose name had become emblematic of machine destroyers. The name evolved into the imaginary General Ludd or King Ludd, a figure who, like Robin Hood, was reputed to live in Sherwood Forest. Modern day Luddites are those frustrated with technology like cell phones, computers, iPads, etc. and want to pitch them out the nearest window. I imagine we have all been a Luddite at one point or another. I don’t know about you, but I feel so much smarter! By the way, did anyone else notice John enjoying a glass of wine at our meeting? This could explain a great deal when it comes to John, or I could just be jealous!

Our guests on Wednesday included: Sue Burkey from Sforza and Walker, James Zimomra from Farmers Trust Company, Christine Weston from Frank Bodor’s office, and Michelle Clancy from Residence Inn. Visiting Rotarians included Maria Martinez from the Howland Club.

Makeups – One makeup: Aurand, Ealy, LaPolla, Palmer, Patton, Robertson, Oblinger, Shape, Thompson, Stephenson. Two makeups: D. Sauer, Iannucci, Pal.

Pinball for Polio

Saturday, November 1st

1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Jaden Berk’s Home

1085 Eagle Trace Street (The Woods at Avalon Lakes)

Howland, Ohio

Children 12 and under - $10 Adults - $20

Come and play over 75 pinball and other arcade games. All will be set on “free play” for your enjoyment. A pinball tournament, raffle, and bake sale will also take place. All monies raised for Jaden’s Bar Mitzvah Project will be donated to Rotary’s End Polio Now Campaign. Did you know that Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2 billion children against Polio in 122 countries? With your generous support, for as little as 60 cents, a child can be protected against this crippling disease for life. Thank You!

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 for service; 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 a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

Every Rotarian Every Year – September is the kickoff of this year’s EREY Campaign. Between now and June 30, members are asked to donate $100 to Rotary International to support its humanitarian efforts. Members can donate $10 per month, add $50 to their December and July dues, or pay the entire amount at one time. We accept cash, check or credit card. See Cheryl Oblinger regarding your plans to participate in this Campaign. Your donations are completely tax deductible. Donate Old Cell Phones for Operation: CAMO – Our thanks to the Rotarians who have turned in their old cell phones. Keep’em coming! By donating your old cell phones, they can be disassembled for the metal which will be recycled for cash and donated to Operation: CAMO. A donation box will be available each week at our meetings during the month of September. This is a very easy way to make a big difference in the lives of those in desperate need. Please Silence Your Cell Phones – This is a reminder to all Rotarians that you should put your cell phone on silent or vibrate during our meetings and refrain from answering them. New members may not be aware that there is a $5 if your phone goes off during the meeting. If you believe a call to be urgent, requiring your immediate response, please go to the lobby to answer it. We try to be respectful of our speakers and others around us who want to hear what is going on at the podium. We thank you for your cooperation. Blood Analysis - Our next Blood Analysis has been scheduled for Saturday, October 25th, 7:00-10:00 a.m. at SCOPE in Warren. Flyers will be distributed earlier so that members have an opportunity to share information with friend, family and colleagues. Social Media Seminar – Nick Verina informed members that he attended the Social Media Seminar on Saturday and it was FABULOUS! He said a lot of great information was shared and he plans to present a program to our club in the coming weeks on the topics covered. Dictionary Project – Chris Shape announced that the distribution date for dictionaries to Warren City and parochial school students will be on Wednesday, November 5, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Those interested in helping should contact Chris. This is one of our Club’s favorite projects and if you haven’t had an opportunity to take part, make this year the one where you jump in and experience all the fun. Upcoming Programs – Mike Bollas announced he will be having some interactive programs coming up after the first of the year. They include an Art Show, Photo Show, and one called Show & Tell. Sounds fun! Christmas Party – The Christmas Party Committee will meet on October 1st immediately after our Club meeting.

Conceal Carry Law

Sid McLean joined us to tell us more about Ohio’s Conceal Carry Laws. He

Rotary

Motto

Service Above Self

4-Way Test

Of the things we think, say or do:

Is it the truth?

Is it fair to all

concerned?

Will it build goodwill and better

friendship?

Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Avenues of

Service

Club Service

Vocational Service

Community Service

International

Service

Youth Service

is a former Warren Police Department officer. He served as a beat cop in the 1960’s and later with the Traffic Division as its lead investigator. Sid firmly believes that everyone should own a handgun for self defense. Based on the number and variety of questions at the end of his presentation, it was apparent that individuals feel strongly both for and against the self defense argument. Once licensed in the State of Ohio, an individual license is good in 33 other states. After obtaining an Ohio license, an individual can apply for one in Pennsylvania and that one will be good in another 17 states. The elements of the current law are included below; however, it must be remembered that laws can change frequently.

A synopsis of Ohio state laws on purchase, possession and carrying of firearms is as follows: PURCHASE No state permit or license is required to purchase a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. It is unlawful to sell a handgun to a person under 21, or any firearm to a person under 18. It is unlawful to furnish any firearm to a person who is under 18 or furnish any handgun to a person under 21, except for lawful hunting, sporting or educational purposes. It is unlawful to recklessly sell, lend, give, or furnish any firearm to any person who may not possess a firearm, or who is under the influence of alcohol or any drug of abuse. Any adult resident of Ohio, not prohibited from acquiring firearms, may

Rotary Code

of Conduct

As a Rotarian, I will: Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviors and activities. Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary. Conduct all of my personal, business, and professional affairs ethically, encouraging and fostering high ethical standards as an example to others. Be fair in all dealings with others and treat them with the respect due to them as fellow human beings. Promote recognition and respect for all occupations which are useful to society. Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of live in my community. Honor the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything that will bring disfavor or reflect adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians. Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship.

RIFLES

AND SHOTGUNS

HANDGUNS

Permit to Purchase No No

Registration of Firearms No No

Licensing of Owners No No

Permit to Carry No Yes

The information is not intended as legal advice or a restatement of law and does not include: restrictions that may be placed on non-resident permits, individuals under the age of 21, qualifying permit classes, and/or any other factor which may limit reciprocity and/or recognition. For any particular situation, a licensed local attorney must be consulted for an accurate interpretation.

purchase a rifle, shotgun or ammunition in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania or West Virginia. Any adult resident of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania or West Virginia, not prohibited from acquiring firearms, may purchase a rifle, shotgun or ammunition in Ohio. Any such purchase must be for such purposes and under such circumstances as required by federal law POSSESSION No state permit or license is required to possess a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. Unless relieved from disability as provided in section 2923.14 of the Ohio Revised Code, no person shall knowingly acquire, have, carry, or use any firearm or dangerous ordnance, if any of the following apply: (1) The person is a fugitive from justice. (2) The person is under indictment for or has been convicted of any felony offense of violence or has been adjudicated a delinquent child for the commission of an offense that, if committed by an adult, would have been a felony offense of violence. (3) The person is under indictment for or has been convicted of any felony offense involving the illegal possession, use, sale, administration, distribution, or trafficking in any drug of abuse or has been adjudicated a delinquent child for the commission of an offense that, if committed by an adult, would have been a felony offense involving the illegal possession, use, sale, administration, distribution, or trafficking in any drug of abuse. (4) The person is drug dependent, in danger of drug dependence, or a chronic alcoholic. (5) The person is under adjudication of mental incompetence, has been adjudicated as a mental defective, has been committed to a mental institution, has been found by a court to be a mentally ill person subject to hospitalization by court order, or is an involuntary patient other than one who is a patient only for purposes of observation. As used in this division, “mentally ill person subject to hospitalization by court order” and “patient” have the same meanings as those found in section 5122.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. CARRY It is unlawful for a person without a concealed handgun license to carry a handgun concealed on his or her person. Exempt from this prohibition are officers, agents, and employees of a state agency or the federal government or law enforcement officers authorized and acting in the scope of their employment. State law does not prohibit the open carrying of firearms except in certain locations, but a person should exercise caution when carrying a firearm in public. For those wishing to learn more, there are numerous websites that can provide information. Our thanks go out to Sid for providing such interesting important information.

Events to

Remember

Chocolate

Festival

October 22 6 – 9 p.m.

Packard Music Hall

Blood Analysis

October 25 7:00-10:00 a.m.

SCOPE

Dictionary

Project

November 5 8 a.m. to 12 Noon

Children’s

Christmas

Party

December 10 12:00 noon

Enzo’s Restaurant

Plans Underway for 10th

Annual

Chocolate and Dessert Festival

John Campolito updated us on progress on this event. We have 10 vendors and are hoping to reach 14. We had some Rotarians turn in Silent Auction Items today but, of course, more are needed. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 22nd, at Packard Music Hall, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and plan to join us for a fun, festive and sweet event. Sponsorship levels are $500, $250, and $100 with different benefits to donors at each level. John announced that we have another $500 sponsor, thanks to new member Dan Delliquadri. Crossroads Hospice will join Hill, Barth and King and Paige and Byrnes Insurance in the top sponsor spot this year. Flyers are now posted on our website in the download section. Please go to warrenrotary.org and make copies for your colleagues, family members, and friends. Contact John Campolito if you, or a business colleague, wishes to sponsor the event. All funds raised from this event will be used to provide financial support to local organizations through our Foundation.

This Date in History

1895 – The first around-the-world trip by a woman on a bicycle (took 15

months).

Quote of the Week

In honor of “The Captain” Derek Jeter’s retirement from baseball:

Baseball is about talent, hard work and strategy. But at the deepest level, it’s about love, integrity and respect. -Pat Gillick

Triple Jackpot

The Grand Jackpot This Week - $579 This Week’s Winner – Roxy Vaughn

Areas of

Focus

Promoting peace

Fighting disease

Providing clean

water

Saving mothers and children

Supporting education

Growing local

economies

2014-2015

Club Officers

President Rob Berk

President Elect

Mike Bollas

Vice President Julia Wetstein

Secretary-Treasurer

Cheryl Oblinger

Past President John Campolito

Board

Members

Jim Ditch

Tony Iannucci Denise May

Paul Pal Dave Smith

Kim Straniak Nick Verina

Happy Bucks

Dick Aurand – For his grandson’s stellar grade on the ACT. Chris Shape - For the Boy Scout popcorn sale, for his Steelers (loved his socks!) Cindy Matheson - For our speaker. Genevieve Bauman – For our speaker today, for the Chocolate Festival and the many community projects it has supported over the years. Roxy Vaughn – For winning the daily, for her guests.

This Week’s Tip on How to

Maintain a Healthy Level of Insanity

In the memo field of all your checks, write “For Smuggling Diamonds”.

Rotary Club

Foundation

Board

President Chris Stephenson

Vice President

George Thompson

Secretary-Treasurer

Cheryl Oblinger

Rob Berk Julia Wetstein Diane Sauer Chris Shape

Contact us

Rotary Club of Warren

P. O. Box 68 Warren, OH 44482

Our Website

warrenrotary.org

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comments regarding our newsletter, or would like to

become a sponsor, please contact Cheryl

Oblinger.