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The Rotary Bulletin, August 27, 2009

2010-02-19T16:46:46Z

HAMILTON ROTARY MINUTES for August 27, 2009
President Cynthia opened the meeting . Rev John Lewis led the prayer and pledge.
There were no Guest Rotarians but we were introduced to the following guests:
Teresa Stapleton, guest of Ben Kincer, Paula Bethart, guest of Rick Bethart, and Christine Matacic, guest of Nancy Nix. (We were informed that Christine Matacic will be applying to be a Rotarian!)
Getting to Know You Victim ( I meant Speaker) was Rick Jones. Rick is originally from Dayton, Ohio. He is a Wright State U grad (and as he says, therefore not smug or preppie like OSU and MU grads!) He has been married to Chris for 38 years, 26 of which were happy-(I’m sure he was only kidding about that.) He has a BFA and MFA in Painting. He works at the Fitton Center and rescues animals on the side!   Thanks, Rick!
Next person to get to know will be Anne Flaig-Fiehrer.
Announcements:
1.     According to Pat Edwards, Past District Governor, our district was tops in Ohio for contributions to eradicate polio. Our district gave $82,900+.   This year our club’s goal is $6,000.
2.     FYI- Sonja Kranbuhl has resigned from Rotary Board and from Rotary due to personal reasons. We are looking someone who is interested in serving on the Board.
3.     Next Board meeting is September 1, noon, at the Coach House.
4.     Bob Sirk had open heart surgery and is recovering at home.
5.     The Oxford Club has invited us to tour the new Farmer Building, Wednesday , Sept. 2 at 7 pm.
6.     There is a Steak Fry event on Sept. 10 put on by the Middletown, Trenton and Hamilton Chambers. Call 844-1500 for more information

Program: the Speaker was Denise Quinn, VP of the MillerCoors plant in Trenton
I’ll sum it up this way, what are10 things you should know about the MillerCoors Plant in Trenton?
1.     Their motto could be: As Ben Franklin put it “ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy”
2.     The Trenton plant began producing in 1991.
3.     It is forecasted that the plant will brew 9.6 million barrels in 09. That is 297,600,000 gallons of beer!!!!
4.     It employees 568 employees
5.     Ohio is the 4th largest brewing state in the country
6.     The Plant is working towards zero waste—they Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (not the beer, silly, the other stuff!)
7.     They employ 25-30 certified tasters so that they can check the beer during all shifts
8.     Each beer has different case profiles, so it is not just the same beer with different labels!
9.     The plant brews 41 beers under contract plus 22 of their own.
10. The plant sits on a natural aquifer.

Happy Bucks- the Happiness scale was 0 today—no happy bucks!   I think it was because everyone was filling out an application to be a certified beer taster. (Thanks, Jeff for asking about those apps!)
Split the Pot-we have $114 in the pot—no winner today.
Sarge at Arms- He was on a roll today because he has not had a chance to speak lately (give him and inch and he takes a mile!! Should make up for the 0 happy bucks)
Next Week our meal will be 2 soups and a salad.
Next Week’s program will be: Doug Frank to talk about Polio Eradication plus we will be inducting a new member.

Have a Great Week!
Respectfully Submitted, Chris Hurr

The Rotary Bulletin, August 13, 2009

2010-02-19T16:28:58Z

Hamilton Rotary Minutes for August 13, 2009

President Cynthia called the meeting to order at 1210. Marcia Koenig led the prayer and pledge. The prayer and a moment of silence were in memory of Donna Carruthers and in support of Pat and Sara.

Visiting Rotarian: Fred Browen from Oxford

Guests: Rick Bethart’s guest was his lovely wife Paula
                  Bob Hancock’s guests were his wife Beth and daughter Stephanie. Stephanie was also our program.

Announcements:
                Lisa Warren is back and she’s looking great!
                The District Trilogy is Wednesday, August 19th at the Wilks Conference Center at Miami of Hamilton.
                Don’t forget Polio Night at the Reds. Our District Governor desires at least $525.00 from our club for Polio Plus. Pres. Cynthia strong armed those present for a buck apiece.
                Family Day at the Farm, (no not the bar on SR 27), with the Rotary Olympics will be September 27th.
                George Jonson informed everyone of the upcoming Community Character Forum on Tuesday, August 25th 7pm at Parrish Auditorium. Dr. Hal Urban will be discussing what he calls “old-fashioned goodness”.
                George also invited us to the “Open Houses” for our new 4 elementary schools which will be opening this year.

Program:
                Bob Hancock introduced his daughter Stephanie. Stephanie has been in Thailand for the past 11 months. She presented a slide show showing her host families, the country, many temples and the activities she did. She hates spicy foods. She also stated there is nothing enjoyable about a 26-hour flight.

Highlights:
You can go to temple any day of the week you want.
School requires uniforms and the teacher is in absolute control.
Lots of rock climbing.
Families are very close. Both in relationship and distant. Usually within 3 blocks.
Very respectful culture. Senior citizens are shown great respect.
I kind of like Thailand.

School Board Member George Jonson presented Stephanie with her diploma from Hamilton High School. Not bad, skip school for 11 months and still graduate!

Stephanie will be entering Miami of Hamilton for one year and then will be going to The Ohio State University. Good luck Stephanie!

Sergeant at Arms:
                Pres. Cynthia shunned Joe.

Happy Bucks:
                Bill Hartford: 5-bucks for Stephanie representing our club in Thailand.
                Jim Fitton: 5-bucks for his daughter Emily and her acceptance to Miami University.
                Maureen Noe: 5-bucks for the upcoming United Way regional merger meeting.
                George Jonson: 5-bucks for his grandson’s 11-year old West Side Little League team that won the State and for the West Side Little League team that is currently playing in the LL Regional play in Indianapolis.

                Split the Pot:
Bill Hartford won but he did not get the big bucks.

The next “Getting to Know You” will be Rick Jones.

Meeting adjourned at 1242

Respectfully submitted,
Steve Timmer for Chris Hurr

The Rotary Bulletin, August 6, 2009

2010-02-19T16:27:51Z

HAMILTON ROTARY MINUTES for August 6, 2009
President Cynthia opened the meeting and Frank Margello led the prayer and pledge.
There were no guests but Hans and Ute Papke were Rotarians visiting from the Cincinnati Club. Mae Berkel came with Hans and is from the Centerville Club.
There was no “Getting to know you” speaker this week. I guess we needed a break from the wild tales and personal details of Rotarians’ “real” lives!
Announcements:
            There is still time to sign up for the District Trilogy, scheduled for 8/19 at Wilkes, MU.
            Help out Polio Plus and buy tickets for the Red’s game 8/28. $30 per ticket. Contact Hans Berkel, 1778 West Rahn Road, Dayton, Ohio 45459 for tickets. Invite friends, neighbors, etc.
            New Member Orientation will be held next week at 11:00 on Thursday before Rotary, down the hall from where we meet. Good opportunity for those needing credit for their blue badge, as well as new members.
Speaking of Blue Badges, Congrats goes to Father Tim who received his blue badge this week! (We think he must have had Divine help since he got it so quickly!)
Last week we talked about Rotary Facebook and Twitter. Here are the sites:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Hamilton/9087764793
Twitter:   http://twitter.com/hamiltonrotary
Program:
We were privileged to have the District Governor, Hans Berkel speak to us today. His mantra is “Be a Rotarian, not just a member of Rotary”! The Rotary theme this year is “The Future of Rotary is in your Hands”. His talk included his version of the “bucket list”. The top 4 things he’d like us to accomplish are:
1.      Finish the job of eradicating polio
2.     Increase membership and support the international foundation. He challenged us to each contribute $50 to that foundation this year.
3.     Spread the word about Rotary
4.     Re-“invent” our involvement in Rotary

He distributed gifts which included special pins. He expects a $10 fine for those not wearing their pins next week.
Speaking of fines, our Sarge at Arms is in Hilton Head, so someone will have to tell him about the fines…he’ll have to pay as well! (of course, we can add to that and tell him that anyone with a new tan and sand in their shoes must pay extra!)
Happy Bucks- By the number of happy bucks, I’d say we are a “one” on the happiness scale this week. Maybe next week will be better.
Split the Pot- Jeff Diver picked a losing card. (No, I did not call Jeff a “loser”! He’s a nicer guy than that!)
Next Week’s Program: Speaker will be Stephanie Hancock, our Rotary Exchange Student. She will be talking about her stay in Thailand.
Menu next week: soup and salad bar (2 soups and salad with assorted toppings, bread and a dessert of the Chef’s choice.
Special note:
The following individual has been proposed to the Board of Directors for membership to our club:
Marc Bellisario
CEO, Butler County Community Health Consortium
Classification: Community Health
Proposers: Jeff Diver

Any objections to membership should be presented to the Board in writing within 10 days.

Respectfully submitted, Chris Hurr
Have a great week!

Sarge At Arms

Split the Pot—

Next week, the program will be:

Menu:
Have a great week!   Respectfully submitted,
                                    Chris Hurr

Rotary District 6670 August 2009 Newsletter

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Please find attached the district newsletter for August 2009.

The Rotary Bulletin, July 30, 2009

2010-02-12T19:20:02Z

HAMILTON ROTARY CLUB BULLETIN JULY 30, 2009

THE WEEK THAT WAS...

As mentioned in last week’s publication, New Prez #4 Stever welcomed all to the Hamilton Rotary Club Assembly. As the boo’s were dying down, she asked Fr. Tim Bunch to do the prayer and pledge (with a professional, what can go wrong?).
                Ann Antenen came to the podium to announce that we had no guests or VR’s and quite a few members were absent as well.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU...
                Denny G Walsh took his turn in the barrel and explained that his middle name was George. It seems that his great grandmother (or someone) had a crush on George Custer (“of last stand fame”) and named all succeeding off springs “George” (the loser). He has been employed in the trust dept. at First for 39 years (and the assets are still about the same) and had Mary E.S. Dadosky as a teacher. What a marvelous guy!

ANNOUNCEMENTS...
                To give everyone ample notice, New Prez #4 made us aware that Dist. Gov. Hans Berkel MD would be the program next week and we will have lasagna in his honor (funny, he doesn’t sound very Italian).
                Once again, the new one reminded us of the Trilogy on Aug.19 and now has 4 people attending. She sweetened the pot by saying the club would pay for your meal (next week she may even offer wine).
                Ron Smith, the new member orientation guy, resplendent in a new suit, reminded one and all of the orientation on Aug 13th at 11:00 at the hotel (this is a must for folks trying to move from a red badge to blue).

THE PROGRAM, OR NOT...
                Actually, not so much a program but the “Club Assembly,” where the New Prez promises things like better attendance, lower dues, better food and dozens of new “quality” members and the possibility of dancing girls upon occasion (same old, same old...).
                Mike Kihm, the new Anneliese, admonished that everyone should sign in, cancel meals by noon on Mondays, and send the stubs when paying dues, etc.
                Dave Loeffler, our bean counter, asked for budget request by Tuesday. Yea, Dave, how about a raise for bulletin editors?
                It went on...Nancy O’Neill is going after “quality” members. Paul Thoms is spreading the Rotary word like an evangelist. Jason Crank suggested payroll deductions instead of fundraisers and Terry Weekly says we need to sell more ads for Rotary Presents and Jim Fitton wants us to send more money to the R Foundation (become a Paul Harris Fellow, no money down and ten easy payments).   Steve Timmer made a pitch for more host families for the boatload of study exchange folks arriving in May.
                I hope I got it all as I ran out of paper and had to finish up on some of the handouts.

COMMERCIAL...
                Jim Fitton gave a heart-rending plug for the Hamilton Joes (it may be that he glad they didn’t laugh at his one bounce pitch last week).

Editor: Ken Snyder who thankfully turns over the quill, pencil, typewriter and keyboard to Chris Hurr. Give’em Hell!

The Rotary Bulletin, July 23, 2009

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HAMILTON ROTARY CLUB BULLETIN JULY 23, 2009

THE WEEK THAT WAS...
For her third week, our new Prez #4 Cindy or Cynthia Stever was becoming very professional and hit the bell like a pro. She then asked Rev. Sam Wyatt to do the prayer and pledge (need I say more).
GUESTS, VISITING ROTARIANS, ETC...
Ann Antenen then introduced the guests and VR’s. VR’s included Flo Wyant from the island of St. Croix and Dr. Bob Lerer from the “island of Fairfield”.
Guests were: Roy Cline with Bob Lerer, David Wyant with Flo, Brian Dickson with Kenny Craig, and Marc Bellisario was the guest of Jeffrey Diver.
ANNOUNCEMENTS...
Dr. Bob Lerer presented New Prez #4 a certificate for the clubs assistance in 1995 in sending Doctors and medical supplies to countries in need (we know Dr. Bob is dedicated but not too punctual). If memory serves me, Cordelia Millikin, Dan’s wife volunteered on several of those trips.
Flo Wyant, of the aforementioned St. Croix, presented the to the aforementioned new Prez #4 with her club’s flag to hang on the late Bob Weber’s flag rack.
The aforementioned Prez again announced the Aug 19th Rotary Trilogy (mostly for eager officers, board members and other wanna bees) at the Wilks Center.
And Jim Fitton is still throwing out the first pitch at the Hamilton Joe’s game (see last weeks bulleting for further information).
This maybe a conundrum but New Prez reminded the “Perfect Attendance” winners who missed last week, that they could pick up their awards at the sign-in table (see last weeks bulletin for more details).

SERGENT-AT-ARMS RUNS AMOK...
SAA JOE BELEW literally fined everyone in the room. If he didn’t have a newspaper photo, he faked one. He fined Cal Lingler for having a mistake in the new directory (Cal was later overheard mumbling that that was the page Maryann proofread). He even had the audacity to fine the bulletin editor, but that was quickly resolved. With Joe’s stack and about 100 “Happy Bucks” people, Joe probably made a record haul (maybe they were all so happy that our speaker had bombs and no side arms).
GETTING TO KNOW YOU FINALLY...
Teri Whitmore finally got to do her thing. It seems she was born in Rapid City SD (no wondered she ended up in beautiful southern Ohio). After graduating from the U of Washington she worked with the mentally disturbed and with some animal clinics. All this certainly made her the ideal person to run Hamilton’s planning department.
A name was drawn for next week, but alas, they are no longer in the club, so Denny Walsh was “volunteered”.
THE PROGRAM...
Keith (no store) Nott, the July Program Person, introduced his last program, Mike Grimes of the Butler Co. Sheriff’s Bomb Squad. Mike explained the training necessary to identify various suspicious things that are reported around the county. He has over thirty-five years of experience, that’s a lot of bombs.
They also assist Warren County and Cincinnati police in addition to the FBI and ATF folks.
They average two calls a week and yes, they had a pipe bomb to deal with this past week.
Joe Brandabur pulled out a WWII German grenade and waved it around. Mike wasn’t concerned but several members ducked under the tables.
Apparently the backsliders were all paid up, as the New Prez didn’t have Mike call for any volunteers. Keith had another great program and one that certainly didn’t “bomb”.
THE WEEK TO COME...
Next week, New Prez #4 is presenting the much-acclaimed Club Assembly! In all fairness, I think it’s something that presidents have to do. But the good news is (?) the Chef will have fried chicken, potato salad, bread and Chef’s dessert. So take an extra closteral pill and come on for the fellowship at least.

Editor: Ken Snyder, who wonders what lies at the bottom of the ocean and twitches? A nervous wreck. Live well, laugh often.

The Rotary Bulletin, July 9, 2009

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HAMILTON ROTARY CLUB BULLETIN JULY 9, 2009

THE WEEK THAT WAS...
As the first new week of our Rotary year was ushered in, our 91st Prez of the Hamilton Club, Cindy, Cynth, Cynthia Stever opened the meeting with a mighty gong of the bell (she’s been practicing).
Her first official direction was to call on Dick Haid to do the prayer and pledge. Succeeding with that she further instructed Vickie Barger to announce the guests and VR’s.
Only one VR, Dan Hare of Fairfield. Guests included: Marc Bellisario with Jeff Diver and Mag Baker had her granddaughter Lexi Ankrum with her.
SAGE ADVISE FOR THE NEW ONE...
As our 4th Prez of the fair sex, you don’t have to shush everybody like Mary Pat, or spend as much money as Nancy, or always have the debit side toward the windows like Mary. Do your own thing.
I will share a comment that the late Jay Antenen told me when I became Prez # 70. He asked if I had great plans for the club and I said no. He replied that a year wasn’t enough time to change the club and certainly not long enough to do much damage.
Cynthia, have a great year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS...
The new Prez had to brag about the new directories (with purple covers) that were available and not six months into the year (was that Joe Belew?) like some Prezes.
She also announced that the District News Letter was now available on the internet (Oh Joy!) and if you aren’t hooked up, you can get a laminated copy at the meeting. She also advised that she is working on an expanded menu, probably will be adding cornbread to the bean soup.
Also on July 30th, we will have a club assembly (ho hum). And last but not least (?) August 19th will be a District Trilogy (what ever that is) at the Wilks Center.
Ms Prez also gave an up-date on Lisa Warren and asked that we keep her in our prayers.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU, OR NOT...
Frank Margello was supposed to tell all about himself but chickened out and the Prez stuck Teri Whitmore with the job for next week. Way to go Frank!
THE PROGRAM...
Keith (I can save you 30%) Nott, the Program Person for July, came forth and announced his speaker, Liberty Township Police Chief Richard St. John. The Chief, resplendent in his dress uniform, including side arm, started his 25-year police career in Fairfield, and joined the Liberty Township force in 2000. He described the many changes since 2000 when the Liberty population was 15,000 and now is upwards of 22,000. He told of the difficulties in passing a police levy as opposed to a fire levy (everyone likes firemen). He also explained how the great minds in Columbus have changed “DUI” to “OVI” (operating a vehicle intoxicated).
THE INFAMOUS SGT. AT ARMS...
Old Joe Belew was in fine fiddle and practically fined everyone in the room. He did a lot better than Margot Halcomb who won the paltry Split-the-Pot of only $14.
THE WEEK TO COME...
Program Person Nott, will present Butler County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Baker and his K9 Unit. We were assured that the dogs are well trained and only sniff out Cadillacs (so Lingler better come in a cab).

Editor: Ken Snyder, who wonders what’s the difference between a bad golfer and a bad skydiver? The golfer goes Whack, Dang! The skydiver goes Dang! Whack.

Rotary District 6670 July 2009 Newsletter

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Dear Rotarian friends,
Please find attached the first district newsletter for the new Rotary year. There are several "new features"... First of all the district newsletter from now on will only be distributed electronically. This means that the "contact persons" in every club are asked to forward the newsletter to all the members of their club. It might be helpful to print a few newsletters out for those who do not "do email". Secondly, thanks to Sue Hebner of the Springfield club, we have a new lay-out and a new title for the newsletter. Hope you will like it.
Also, I really want to encourage all the clubs to send me articles for the newsletter... this newsletter is not about me, it is about you and your club. Let everybody else know about all the great things you do in your club!!! Write me a note and I will include your article in the next newsletter.
Looking forward to a great Rotary year.

Hans (J) Berkel, MD, PhD
District Governor 2009-2010

The Rotary Bulletin, May 28, 2009

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Rotary Bulletin for May 28, 2009

Mary J. Reimer called the meeting to order.

Steve Schnable opened the meeting with prayer and pledge.

Nancy O’Neill presented introduced guests of the club. W.W. Ridenour from The Rotary Club of Oxford. Joseph Schutte, guest of the club. Leanna Mullins, Mort Mullins, Margaret Brandabur, Timothy Brandabur – all guest of Dr. Joe Brandabur.

Program: Dr. Joe Brandabur (Joe did not wear a tie to this important event) treated the club to his documentary on the history of the Hamilton Rotary Club. Next stop for Joe is The Cannes Film Festival. What did we learn from this riveting film? If you want to live forever, move to Berkley.

David Mancuso presented the winners of the Rotary Science Fair. Forty one Rotarians helped with the science fair. $2800 in prize money was awarded.

Announcements: Ron Smith encouraged members to update information for the upcoming directory. Cynthia Stever reminded members to volunteer for committees.

Next Week: Bridges of Hope.

The Rotary Bulletin, May 21, 2009

2010-02-08T23:06:29Z

Hamilton Rotary Club
Meeting Bulletin of: Thursday, May 21, 2009

“Service Above Self”

Meeting was opened by Club President, Mary Reimer at 12:15

Tom Nye led us in Prayer and Pledge reminding us of our deserved respect to all currently in the Armed Forces, those who have served, and those who have died for our freedom.

Mike Flaherty introduced visiting Cincinnnati Rotarian, Peter Baden, nephew of Jim Baden and son of Tom Baden, former President of our Club.
Rick Jones introduced Henry Cepluch and Pat Ganz from the Fitton Center.
Glenn Stitsinger introduced Terry Malone and Tammi Marsh from Hamilton High School.

Terry Weekly was this week’s “Getting to Know You” presenter. Terry regaled us with his wonderful life’s story, highlighted with his birth 60 years ago, in Newark, OH., residing in Waynesville with his family and moving to Hamilton, graduating from Hamilton Taft High School, going on to UC and graduating from their renown, Pharmacy School. While a Pharmacist, Terry co-owned Beeler Drugs selling that business in 1992, going back to school, seeking his varied certifications in the Insurance Industry and joined Rob Wile, in a partnership. Terry, Rob and Company are still together at, United Heartland Insurance Company, Hamilton. Terry and his bride of 34 years, Sharon, raised two children and have four grand daughter’s, all residing in Hamilton. Terry enjoys his family, reading and being a 22 year Rotarian, volunteering on many committees and for many Rotary functions. His lost love is his former Toy Store….

Terry then drew Marilou Vierling’s name for next week’s, “Getting to Know You” presentation.

President Mary announced there will be a Freedom Alliance Golf Outing, July 31, and August, 1. Please see Tom Nye should you be able to golf or volunteer to help with the outing.
There will be a Banana Split Festival in Wilmington, OH., sponsored by the two Wilmington Rotary Clubs, on Saturday, June 13, 09.
Tom Nye requested help on next year’s Rotary Bulletins. Anyone able to author the Bulletin for a one month timeframe, please contact Tom with your preferred month.
There was a Program Committee Meeting held promptly after today’s meeting. If you’re a Program Committee Member and did not attend today’s meeting, you’ve definitely been assigned a month for the new Rotary year….Call Cynthia Stever for details.

Our Club’s Annual Directory for the new year is being edited. Should you have any changes to your listing in the directory, please contact Ron Smith or Mike Kihm, to initiate any change, prior to June 4th.

President Mary invited Glenn Stitsinger, Chair of The Scholarship and Service Awards Committee to share with us, this year’s recipients and their respective, impressive, resume’s. Glenn thanked the committee, as well as The Hamilton Community Foundation for their generous help and dedication.

Glenn went on with the program, introducing the following recipients, all graduating seniors from both Bishop Badin and Hamilton High Schools.
Michael Purves,     - $2,000.00 The University of Dayton.
Chelsea Obrebski - $2,000.00   Miami University.
Crishna Wilburn   - $2,000.00   Miami University.
Sam Downs   - The Ryan B. Hall Scholarship. $2,000.00 Wright State University.
Amanda Schwartz – Service Above Self Scholarship. University of Cincinnati.
Matt Menche – Service Above Self Scholarship. University of Cincinnati.

There was a standing ovation for these gifted students, from our Club and guests.

Rick Jones, May Program Chair, introduced today’s guest speaker, Mr. Ed Stern, Producing Director, Cincinnati’s, Playhouse in The Park.
Mr. Stern shared much of Shakespear’s impact on the Midwest and in specific surrounding American History and why our region embraced the arts, as we developed from the years 1800 – 1900. Quite a bit of information on how immigrants shared this common thread of the arts, no matter their origin and how we evolved from appreciation of the fine arts to today’s decline of same. Mr. Stern urged us all to take our children, grand children and youth, to appreciate the theatre, music, museum’s, history, art and science, in order to teach them this heritage. Further, he invited us to his wonderful live theater, whenever we are able.

President Mary tried to sneak a week by Sergeant at Arms, Joe Belew. He of course would have none of that ensuring a plethora of fines were leveled, including John Guidugli, Tom Nye, George Johnson, Woody Fitton and looking for an array of other’s, not attending today’s meeting. He will get em next time. May birthday congratulations were made to all May celebrants, as well as a special rendition of Happy Birthday to Craig Wilks, making his annual appearance, at today’s meeting.

There were more Happy Bucks bequest today, than were able to be recorded. Thanks to all who generously shared their HAPPINESS.

Steve Williams tried to give away the $733.00 and growing, Split The Pot, to lucky ticket holder, Shelly Spillane. Shelly looked for the elusive SEVEN OF CLUBS, pulling the Four of Spades. Next week’s raffle will be over $750.00 Nice try Shelly !!!

Next week’s Program will be Hamilton Rotary Club’s History, Power Point Video, presented by, Joe Brandabur, as well as The Science Fair Award Winner’s, presented by, David Mancuso.

The May 28, meeting will be quite a nostalgic trip through our Club’s heritage with many great memories. You are invited to bring your spouse and should notify Mike Kihm, no later than Tuesday, May 26, should you be bringing your significant other. Mike will make arrangements with The Courtyard, ensuring plenty food and necessary space, for this meeting.

Today’s meeting was adjourned at 1:12 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Tim Naab – Editor May 21, 2009

The Rotary Bulletin, May 7, 2009

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Rotary Bulletin For May 7, 2009
Meeting called to order by club president Mary Reimer. Today was our first meeting at The Courtyard.
Devotion and pledge was led by Kim Munafro.
Our only guest of the club was Joe Schutte. Joe has been approved for membership. Welcome to the club Joe!
Rick Bethart thanked everyone involved with the GSE program.
John Guidugli, Chair-person of The Philanthropic Committee reported that Rotary grant money is available for local organizations. Grants can be as much as $5000. Currently fifteen applications have been submitted.
No “Getting To Know You” this week.
No student speakers.
Rick Jones Program Chair for May introduced today’s speaker, Mike Dingledine of SHP Leading Design. Topic of the day: “Architect 101”. Mike gave us a history and photo tour of The Fitton Center.
No winner for “Split the Pot.” No “split the Pot” next week.
Meeting was dismissed at 1:05pm. Members were encouraged to attend the dedication ceremony for Hamilton’s newest sculpture.
*Members can enter the club through the front door or the side door closest to the banquet room.

The Rotary Bulletin, April 23, 2009

2010-02-08T22:57:44Z

Hamilton Rotary Club
Minutes of Thursday, April 24, 2009

President Elect, Cynthia Stever opened today’s meeting at 12:12 pm.

Larry Bowling shared Prayer and Pledge.

Roger Reynolds, April’s Welcome Committee introduced Ann Antenen as Guest of the Club, Jim Paulus, his guest, Mary Bennett, Rick Bethart – his wife Paula and Teri Whitmore, her guest, Jennifer Smith.

Cynthia read an Easter Greeting Card, from former Rotary Exchange Student, Marta Moritz, from Poland. Marta sends her warm regard to us, every Easter, recalling her year with us in 2004 - 05, as well as last summer’s follow-up visit.

Vaden Fitton will be our “Getting to Know You” Rotarian on April 30. Glad Vaden’s voice is back. Terry Weekly has agreed to a present, at a meeting TBA, in May.

Jim Fitton, Auctioneer Extraordinaire, offered two tickets to this Sunday’s matinee performance of, Avenue Q, at The Aronoff Center, Cincinnati. Maureen Noe anteed up $40.00 for the pair and that contribution will benefit Rotary’s, Polio Plus Fund.
Thanks Jim and Maureen, for your generosity.

Teri Whitmore announced Jeanette’s Catering, a friend of our Club, is hiring Summer International College Exchange Students. Those students will require housing and will pay rent, either for a room or modest apartment. Should any Rotarian’s be able to offer space, please contact Teri.

Steve Schnabel announced this coming Sunday, April 26, from 1 – 4 pm., there is a fundraiser for Partners in Prime, being sponsored by Lizzie Eschenbrenner, a freshman, from Ross H.S., being held at Hamilton Christian Family Church, Millville Ave. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be contributed to Partners in Prime, helping to pay for costs of repair, due to water damage to their building, this past winter. Food, entertainment, silent auctions and fellowship…Please come !! Quite a young lady, to step up. Someday, a perfect Rotarian…Service Above Self !!

Rick Bethart introduced our Guest’s today, delegates from the Group Study Exchange, from Chile. Rick also announced his retirement from Chair of this Committee, pointing his lead to Steve Timmer and Sam Wyatt, in hopes they will take his place, as he continues to work with the committee. Rick also thanked those committee members who so generously opened their homes to the Chilean delegates on their visit to Hamilton, this past week. There will be a Farewell Party for the delegates and anyone able to attend, this Sat. evening, April 25, at Colligan Lodge.

Rick went on to introduce Team Leader, Russel Cabera. Russel shared with us in a video – Power Point Presentation, his five, delegation members, their trip to Ohio, from Chile and their Rotary District, within that country. Each team member came forward to share their personal background and video pictorial familiarizing us with their home’s, family and work in Chile.
Marianela Matta - a Civil Engineer, continuing her education MBA program at University of Concepcion, while working in Water Treatment. She aspires to her PhD, loves dancing, singing, Kung fu and mountain climbing.
Alejandra Bustos – from Los Angeles, Chile, is an elementary school teacher. She has two children and they enjoy outdoor recreation, fishing, visiting interactive farms and museums. Alejandra hopes to learn more about our education system, Spanish / English speaking schools and boarding schools in the USA.
Klaudio Leal – a Civil Engineer, has his MBA, is married and has two children. He works with his father in a forestry company, and he teaches statistics at University. He enjoys rugby, jet skiing and horseback riding in his free time.
Angelica Soto – is a Psychologist and Actress, residing in Santa Barbara, Chile. She is single and has performed on TV, in films and local theater. She is also a consultant in human resources, working under contract, on specific projects. She loves to sing and performs with a Jazz and Soul ensemble.
Russel Cabrera - a Journalist, is Editor of Chile’s second largest newspaper, La Discusion. He is married and has two children, residing in Santiago, Chile. Russel went on in his presentation to share with us, Chile, as it is today. Seven hundred miles long, 250 miles wide, in South America. It is desert mountainous in the north and wet and forested to the south. There are approximately 16 million residents, 6 million in Santiago. It is government of free democracy and shares the same dilemma of global impact from the economy. Their primary export is copper, second is lumber. Chilean wines have become most popular over the past four years.
Their country is a beautiful place to visit with much to enjoy in tourism, from the Ande Mountains, to the Pacific Ocean and much heritage in historic value.
Russel then asked if there were any questions. – Dirk Allen asked about newspapers in Chile and world wide web attrition to that media. Russel stated his country is no different than our’s, that the web does impact printed news and their paper offers on-line, immediate updates, as do most domestic newspapers today.
Cynthia Stever then presented the Chilean Delegation, Hamilton’s Rotary Flag, and Russel reciprocated with their Chilean District’s Flag. – Warm applause for all and our sincere thanks for the delegates joining us.

Cynthia asked for Happy Bucks –
Bruce Jewett – for Volunteer Week
Rabbi Eric Slaton – for Bruce’s recognition as Outstanding Volunteer for the week.
Maureen Noe – Thanks to Rotary for our help with United Way.
Steve Schnabel – For the hardwood floors being replaced at Partners in Prime, covered by their insurance company. Until this week, that line item was undetermined, now granted.
Larry Bowling – Birth of their grandson.

Cynthia Stever –for DukeEnergy’s work in front of LifeSpan and ultimately the beautiful new landscaping, due to their work.
Joe Brandabur – for LifeSpan’s good fortune in landscaping which carried over to The Butler County Cornoner’s facility.

Split the Pot – Steve Williams announced the Pot O Gold’s up to $631.00 Still looking for the elusive 7 of Clubs. Dave Mancuso held the lucky ticket number…Drum Roll Please…..so much for the Ace of Spades, meaning next week’s Pot will be approx. $675.00. Stay tuned….Buy a Ticket and find that 7 of Clubs.

Applause for Carrilon Catering, serving the Rotary Club this year, while we’ve been at The Wilk’s Center. Next week’s lunch will be prepared by The Coach House.

Next week’s program will be: Ohio Paranormal Exploration Society. (April 30)

Joe Belew was silenced this week. Fines galore on the 30th

May 7th. will be the first meeting at our new digs, The Courtyard by Marriott, in downtown Hamilton.

Meeting adjourned: 1:05 pm.

Good job – President Elect, Cynthia !!

Minutes respectfully submitted,

Rotary Bulletin Editor – Tim Naab

The Rotary Bulletin, April 9, 2009

2010-02-08T22:56:22Z

Hamilton Rotary Club Bulletin
Meeting of Thursday, April 9, 2009

President Mary opened the meeting with a resounding gong @ 12:12 pm.

Pres. Mary asked for a moment of silence in remembering Mrs. Naudine Belew, mother of our fellow Rotarian and Sergeant at Arms, Joe Belew, who passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009.

Joe Brandabur offered sacred prayer on today’s celebration of the beginning of Passover, Maundy – Holy Thursday, as well as a breaking of massa.

Roger Reynolds introduced Ann Antenen, Guest of the Club. Ann will be joining our Club and is sponsored by Steve Schnabel.

Pres. Mary introduced today’s Badin H.S. speakers, Anita Randrianan Antwan and Brett McKinney.

Anita shared with the Club her four years at Badin and success she’s achieved in JSA, attending that leadership curriculum at Georgetown U, in her sophomore year, as well as her passion of Figure Skating and hopes to skate in college, while attending either Boston College or Vanderbilt University.

Brett shared his time at Badin attributing his success to participation in both Baseball and Football, earning Varsity letters in both teams, three of four years. He is Captain of both Teams . Brett has achieved academic excellence while at Badin and feels the close connection of his class, 2009, knowing all classmates by their first names and being a friend to them. Brett will attend either OSU or Miami U., this fall, playing either baseball or football at his selected school.

There was not a “Getting to Know You” speaker today. Mike Flaherty’s name was drawn for next week. Hope he can join us.

Pres. Mary announced, May 7th. our Club will begin to meet at The Courtyard Hotel, in downtown Hamilton. Our weekly lunch fee will be raised, one thin dollar, from current $11.00 to $12.00 with the move to The Courtyard. Denny Walsh immediately voiced concern to the Club, over the menu selection of “Soup and Salad,” hoping there would be sandwich and other menu selections. Pres. Mary advised we will start with this menu, evaluating as we go, making modifications, should they be necessary, once we’ve established who wishes for what and costs of same, to the Club membership.

There will be a dedication of the Rotary Sculpture, at The Courtyard, during the meeting of May 7th.

The Club’s Board approved a gift of $500.00 to Hamilton’s Rotaract Club, at Miami U. Hamilton, seeding their immediate projects. The Fairfield Rotary Club also contributed $500.00 as we co-sponsored the start-up of this new Club for young adults.

The Club’s Board also approved a gift of $250.00 to Freedom Alliance, the scholarship fund for college student’s of a military parent, lost while in service to our country.

Rotary District Conference will be held next weekend in Blue Ash, OH. at The Crowne Plaza Hotel. There will be a Golf Outing, next Friday, April 17, 9:00 at The Blue Ash Golf Course. Past Pres. Jim Fitton will lead a Hamilton Club Foursome,
(Greens Fee Paid in Full by our Club) in what I am sure will be a memorable round. Hope everyone’s wearing protective gear…women and children should remain inside.

Jeff Diver announced 25 Clubs had student speakers participate in last week’s Speech Contest. Our student speaker participated well, but, did not place.

April’s Program Chair, Tom Nye, introduced today’s speaker, Butler Co. Sheriff’s Deputy, Mike Jacobs. Deputy Jacobs been with the Sheriff’s Dept. 19 years and heads the Sexual Predator Division for Butler County. ( Deputy Jacobs was taking names as he manned the podium. Hope they like Rick’s Veggie Burgers.)

Deputy Jacobs shared his role of tracking 609 Sexual Predators, registered and living in Butler County. 214 of them are currently in jail. He explained there are three tiers of offenders:
Tier 1 – Low Level Offender – required to report one time per year for 25 yrs.
Tier 2 – Medium Level Offender – required to report twice per year for 25 yrs.
Tier 3 – High Level Offender – required to report every 90 days for life.

Mike explained each offender must register within three days of moving to a community, notifying that community of their residence should they move anyplace. It’s incumbent on the Sheriff’s office to notify all residents within a 1200 foot radius of the offender’s residence, they have moved to that place. Offenders are not permitted to move within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare or place where children are gathered. Should a school bus stop be within that 1,000 foot space of the offender’s residence, that bus stop will be relocated to be compliant.

Mike further stated offenders are 75% male, 25% female. They are from all walks of life and can be perpetrators of heterosexual or homosexual nature, involving children or adults, in a deviate nature. Laws continue to change and keeping up on the changes is critical, ensuring safety of our citizens. Butler Co. is fourth highest population of offenders in the State. Cayahoga, Franklin and Hamilton counties lead.

Convicted Offenders, have some privacy protection, under current law. The Sheriff’s Dept. can share some limited information with citizens regarding offenders, but, the police agency must be compliant by law, not sharing protected information.

The Adam Walsh Law, ( Adam, age six, was abducted and killed in SE Florida, son of John and Revae Walsh) is a national law, protecting predominantly children, from offenders and punishing offenders to the fullest extent of the law, when prosecuted.

Lastly, Deputy Jacobs pleaded with parents to be so aware of Internet, Chat Room, Face Book, Sexting, concerns. He said there is a staff person of the Sheriff’s office who weekly, goes on line deliberately, engaging in conversation with teens, arranging a meeting with that teen to show how easy a perpetrator can and will solicit an innocent, into a potential relationship and potential DISASTROUS outcome. As Deputy Jacobs stated, “Trust no-one. Keep your doors locked.”

Deputy Jacobs fielded a few important questions and received a warm round of applause for his enlightening speech and commentary on this growing dilemma.

Pres. Mary asked for announcements…

Joe Belew thanked the Club for our moment of silence in remembering his mother, as well as the care of Colonial / Westover staff, over these recent five years and that of Bob Weigel and his staff, as they deal with Mrs. Belew’s funeral these next days.

Dick Haid announced a seminar next week, for un-employed people and their spouses, helping them understand their current state of mind. Call or contact Dick for further information.

Happy Buck Time
John Lewis offered thanks….hmmm…for Maundy Thursday, Passover and Good Friday’s, Stations of The Cross, at The Old Butler Co. Courthouse.
Dirk Allen for the Badin Students with us today.
Jim Fitton for Miami University’s Hockey Team making playoffs to date, The Final Four.
Joellyn Goos for her daughter Ashley’s success in completing Miami U. in three years, Cum Laude. (WOW!!)
Bob Hill for The Mozart Festival next weekend in Hamilton.

Kike Kihm announced our “Split The Pot” Pot O’ Cash is now $606.00 and 27 cards left to pick…Today’s winning ticket belongs to Denny Walsh – Sandwiches for All if he wins…..Looks like it’s Soup and Salad…Next week’s drawing should be approx. $650.00 and we’re still in hunt of the elusive…. SEVEN of CLUBS…

Next Week’s Program includes Miami University’s Athletic Director, Brad Bates and our Diversity Speech Winners. Hope to see you there….

Meeting Adjourned by Pres. Mary 12:59 pm.

Respectfully Submitted: April 09 Bulletin Scribe – Tim Naab