Hamilton Rotary

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.

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

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