Berlin Rotary - Past Newsletters

Pres. Mark started the meeting and thanked everyone who helped with the float and the games, which went very well.
We express our deepest sympathies to Craig Larsen and his family on the passing of his mother, Ann on July 6^th. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randy reminded us that the Strike Out Hunger game is on 8/18/10 and that if you signed up, you now own the tickets. He needs the $$$ ASAP and has a few extra tickets available.

DUES ARE DUE---------DOOZ R DOO $150/Yr. or $75 ½ Yr.

D.G. Carol Ann has started a program to feed the hungry. A can will be passed around weekly.
July Birthday boys---Andy, Carl and Dick. Happy Birthday guys !!!!
Our guests tonight were DGE Alan Stein and his wife Ilean, our Assistant Governor from the district and Terry and Rachel von der Tann, WELCOME!!!
Pat announced we are looking for someone to house an exchange student. Please contact him if interested.
Tonight, we inducted 2 new members sponsored by Frank C. -----Rocco Dottoli and Kim Beckman. WELCOME ABOARD!!!!
Asst. Gov. Ilean,our speaker, announced that nominations are being accepted for the Vocational Service Award to be presented at Pine Manor in Edison. Please see Pres. Mark if you have any suggestions.

Some dates to remember:

8/11/10—Rotary youth exchange
11/6/10---UN Day
10/8/10---Rotary Leadership Institute
1/30/11---Dining with Rotary Chefs
Next week, 7/19/10 is a Club Assembly with B of D meeting. Club Assembly ev. 3^rd Mon.

Keep Smilin’

Doc Rick

NEWSLETTER FOR JULY 19, 2010

Pres. Mark opened the meeting and Ottie had us practice singing for the upcoming Governors visit. (Ithink we still need a little more practice!!)

Randy said a few Strike Out Hunger tickets have not been paid for yet. He has a few left.
DOOZ R DOO !!!! See Sect. Bill
REMINDER: Some members do not have correct phone numbers on the website. If you need to update, see Alan.
Anthony Pinto said they are trying to put together an NVD Team and they are looking to go in Feb. 2011 at a cost of $4--$5000. per person. Apps are being taken thru mid-August. Plz see anthony if interested.
10/8/10--- 5th annual Joy Iuliano Golf Outing at Buena Vista at $100 per person. Plz see Carol.
Mark asked if anyone knows who won the EAGLES tickets he donated for the Spring Fling ????
CLUB ASSEMBLY tonight. Some issues discussed were:
- Thanksgiving food baskets --- Dan B. said that we could do 10X's better just by donating $ to the food bank. Dick B. will investigate further.
- 3rd Grade Dictionaries --- Mary S. has been heading this for years. It was suggested that due to the existence of more modern technology, the dictionaries may be going the way of the dinosaur. Alternatives will be discussed.
- Pres. Mark will touch base with the borough/twp. for his President's Project.
- If there is a Halloween parade this year, we will be involved. It was suggested that we place boards on the trailer to make it wider and higher . As it is right now, it just ain't cuttin' it. This is a potential work session for a Monday in October.
- Shannon was asked to possibly adopt a platoon which will be discussed at the Bof D meeting.
- Anthony talked about Christmas lights. NOW is the time to get what we need. Dan B. suggested we send a letter to the borough.
- Vic will work on a place and date for our summer party.
- Pat asked the membership for help in getting speakers for our programs.
- Alan will start a new 15-week club in about 2 weeks. We made $638.00 in profit this period. NICE JOB!!!

NEWSLETTER FOR AUGUST 2, 2010

Carol spoke about the annual Joy Iuliano Golf Outing slated for Fri. 10/8/10 with a 1:00 shotgun start. Because of the economy, they decided to drop the hole sponsor fee from $100. to $60.. Plz try to talk up this event to your friends. The application form is now available on this website, which you can easily print out and fill in.

Mark said all tickets are paid for regarding the Strike Out Hunger game. Plz remember to bring canned goods.
8/20/10 - 12:15 PM at PONZIO'S Meet Scott Palmer and the PHILLIES ballgirls.

Mark spoke to our mayor about the Christmas light situation. They will have an electrician come out and we will get a report by the end of August. Carol suggested that Dan B. or Anthony be present.

     LAST CALL !!!!!------DOOZ R DOO!!!!

     VP Pat introduced a guest of Brian D.'s, Rich Bradley. WELCOME!!

Our speaker tonight was Mike ?? (sorry, didn't catch his name) from PNC Bank who spoke about banks and the current economy.

NEWSLETTER FOR AUGUST 16, 2010

* Tonight was a club assembly and B of D meeting.( always the 3rd Monday of every month).

* Randy VDT paid a happy $ and told us that his son Connor went to his 1st Eagles game this wknd. and actually caught a football which as you know is a rare occurence. NICE JOB, CONNOR!! He also reported that all Strike Out Hunger tickets are paid for & 85 were sold. By the time you read this, the game will have been played.

* Bill told us that dues r due and 4 or 5 people still owe-----U KNOW WHO U R.

*   There were no visitors tonight but Mike got some $$ for fines---Carl and Steve coughed up $$ for wearing shorts BUT Mike was chastised for using the term "Mr.", which is a NO--NO in our club!!!

* Mary and Shannon were not present, so Mark postponed his discussion of the dictionaries and our adopted platoon 'til next week.

*   Prez. Mark will touch bases with Frank as to the widening of the trailer and establish a work night in the near future.

* We are looking at a tentative date for our summer party which may be 10/11. Dan B. will keep us posted.

* Pres. Mark received a phone call from the mayor that the electrician repaired whatever needed repairing along the entire front of the borough hall. We can find out exactly what was done if we so desire. As of now, we will do the same events for Christmas this year.

* Alan informed us that Mon. 8/23 will be the start of the next cycle for the 15-week club. Plz. get your $$ in ASAP.

* Carole asked Randy to remind everyone about the Golf Outing on 10/8, which is $100 per person and $60 for sponsors.

* Dan G. brought up the subject of the raffle for the autographed baseball which Larry provided. Mark suggested that we get our committee together for some brainstorming. We have the opportunity to get the ball authenticated and the consensus is that we will probably do so. It is Dan's impression that Larry would like to keep the ball in the area and not be put out to the general public on the internet. Pres. Mark will call Larry and see how he wants to handle it.

* Anthony spoke about UN DAY which is on 11/6/10. 1st bus stop will be in Vineland and the 2nd at Deptford Mall. We must know way in advance who plans to attend. You will need ID for security purposes.

* The Waterford club is having a golf outing 10/4/10 at 1:00 at White Oaks. Cost is $125 per person.

* In regard to the Fall Fund Raiser, we tried gift cards last year which didn't seem to work out. If anyone has any thoughts on how we can do something better, please speak up.

* Manny Mcbride now resides in a convalescent center and it would be nice if we got together and visited him. A date will be decided. ( Manny was in my office a couple weeks ago and although he had a little trouble getting around, he still seemed his old chipper self.)

* Pres. Mark spoke about the Thanksgiving Baskets. We need a contact person to help us get the food distributed, possibly thru the food bank. Perhaps someone could come in as a program and speak to us about how we can maximize our donation.

                                                                Doc Rick

NEWSLETTER FOR AUGUST 23, 2010

* Pres. Mark opened the meeting on a sad note ---Jim Knight, Sr. is in the hospital with pneumonia. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and his family.

* Vic has a box of Rotary hats ( that he forgot to bring in ). If anyone wants one, plz see him.

* The Strike Out Hunger game was well attended. The PHILLIES won and the weather was great.

* Brian D. spoke about our Rotary baseball. He's concerned about shipping the ball to Calif. for appraisal. The PSA CO. that does the appraisals is having a local show soon(possibly 9/24, he's not sure) in King of Prussia. They can authenticate the ball on the spot for about $50. He doesn't have a list of dealers at present, but apparently the ball can be appraised and authenticated at the same time. More on this soon.

* Shannon was called on to talk about the adopted platoon but said she needs some time to think about it for now and will know something by next week.

* Don't forget our golf outing set for 10/8. Carole will pass around a sign-up sheet very soon.

* REMINDER: Waterford golf outing --10/4 at $125 each
                           Camden golf outing -- 9/16 at $125 each
* After a long time, Vic finally convinced Tony Primo, his associate to come out to a meeting and possibly join our club---WELCOME TONY !!!! Randy VDT also had a guest, Tom Dickert.

* Mark told us that the Governor was supposed to visit us on 9/20 but this has been changed to 10/18. GET THOSE SONG SHEETS READY, OTTIE !!!!
* Vic said our summer party (which will be held in the fall ???!!??) will be at Dan B.'s house. Details to follow soon.

* Alan reported that the winner for the 1st week of the new 15--week club cycle was one of Bill H.'s tickets for a whopping $98.48!!

* Alan was our program for the evening (as always, he takes a lot of well intended razzing from the audience, but we luv him!!) and he spoke about something that is very dear to his heart---our own Berlin Rotary website. He told us that communication in an organization such as ours is extremely important and proceeded to relate a couple of stories to prove his point. A few of the topics that you can pull up are:

     ~ weekly newsletter
     ~joke of the week
     ~Paul Harris Fellow--u can find out if any $$ has been set aside for u
     ~RYLA, Youth exchange program
     ~Adopt-A -Platoon
     ~Joy's Golf Outing
     ~a For--Members--Only section
     ~your committe assignments

THANKS ALAN for doing a terrific job!!!

     Dot, Ottie won the 50/50 raffle tonight so be sure you get your share!!!

(SORRY, OTT!!) The joker was worth $328.

HAVE A GOOD WEEK,

DOC RICK