SPIN FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2016

 
DON'T MISS THESE UPCOMING PROGRAMS!
 
 
NOVEMBER 28
Eric Scholer
Express Markets: Consumer Insights in Agriculture Antibiotic Usage
 
DECEMBER 5
Beth Ann Riecke
Sales Manager, French Lick
 
DECEMBER 12
Aaron Rorick
Rotary Youth Exchange: The Slovak Republic
 
DECEMBER 19
Holiday Program & the Rotary Singers
 
DECEMBER 26 AND JANUARY 2
NO MEETINGS
 
 
ROTARY SPIN  FROM 11/21/2016
 
By Scott Wilson
 
VETERANS HONORED BY SONG
 
Dee Hoffman was this week’s song leader and, as what has become a tradition around Veterans Day, led the club in singing the official songs for all four branches of the military – Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. After the four were sung, all joined in for “God Bless America.”  As each song was rendered, veterans of each branch were asked to stand, followed by those who have had family members serve. Honored veterans were gathered for a picture after the meeting. Many thanks to those who have served.
 
 
ANOTHER NEW MEMBER INTRODUCED
 
Ashley Stoneburner introduced new Rotarian Kaitlyn Rulton, who is joining under the Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s corporate membership. Rulton is that fine organization’s membership and development coordinator. A native of Naples, Florida, Kaitlin earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality administration/management from Florida Gulf Coast University. Kaitlyn has strong interests in both travel and volunteering. Welcome to Rotary, Kaitlyn!
 

 
 
HEARTLAND SINGS AT ROTARY
 
Noel Knox introduced this week’s program, Heartland Sings. Robert Nance, founder, president and artistic director, presented the background and mission of the organization he started in 1997. One of the main purposes is that, in supporting the arts, a city the size of Fort Wayne should have a number of full-time, professional vocalists residing here. Heartland fulfills that mission  and much more by serving as a professional and educational resource for the vocal arts throughout the area.
 
Robert explained the organization’s evolving business model of building upon both donors and ticket sales to fund this very important enrichment to the community. In addition to the compelling presentation, the club was treated to two great vocal numbers, including Cole Porter’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” performed by six professional Heartland Sings performers.
 
A further event is the upcoming Dec. 10 the Mad Ants home game where Heartland Sings will lead an effort to set a new world record for most live performers of a song, in this case “Back Home Again in Indiana.” It’d be great to have some Rotarians in the mix!
 
 
FOUNDATION HONORED
 
The Association of Fundraising Professionals recognized The Rotary Foundation with its annual Award for Outstanding Foundation.
 
The award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others and involvement in public affairs. Some of the boldest names in American giving, Kellogg, Komen and MacArthur, among others, are past honorees.
 
 
AND FOR FAT TUESDAY, DON'T FORGET:
 

Who:    Rotary's Mardi Gras "Big Easy Feast" 
Where: Lincoln Financial Center 
When:  February 28,2017 
What:   Food will be served at lunchtime and again at dinner time 
             Parkview Field culinary staff will prepare
             an authentic New Orleans themed meal.
 

Club members are responsible for pre selling tickets to the event and hopefully turning this into a signature event for our club. 
 
 
Please refer questions to Jeff Krull (jkrull48@gmail.com),  Carole Fuller (fullercar@aol.com), Lori Stinson (stinson@stinsonteam.com) or Barb Wachtman (barbwachtman@gmail.com).

 

STUDY CONNECTION TUTORS NEEDED!
HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
 
There is a great need for additional tutors at Washington Elementary.
 
The school currently has  four students who would benefit greatly from the program but we don’t have any tutors to assign to them.
 
It’s only an hour a week and you can double-up with another tutor to share that responsibility so you only tutor every other week.
 
If you can’t tutor, maybe you know of a friend, co-worker or neighbor who would be willing to give one hour a week – or every other week – to tutor a student.
 
 
THANK YOU all for being a positive role model and helping these students In achieving academic success.
 
 
 
 
SPIN      NOVEMBER 28 2016 
 
GREETERS: Debby Beckman (YWCA) & John Hoffman (Star Excavating)    
CASHIER: Ron VerLee (Retired Methodist Minister)
INVOCATION: Stephanie Veit (Three Rivers Federal Credit Union)
SONG LEADER: Lori Stinson (Northeastern Group Realty)
SERGEANT:  Roger Reece (Associated Churches)
SOCIAL MEDIA: Zach Lear (ProTechs)
HOUSE: Scott Wilson (IVY Tech) & Dick Sievers (Allen County Jail Chaplain)
SPIN EDITOR: Scott Wilson (IVY Tech)
PROGRAM:  Eric Scholer, Express Markets: Consumer Insights in Agriculture Antibiotic Usage
Menu: Soup and Salad, Chili, Baked Potato Bar & Cookies
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Invite a guest to hear…………..
December 5: Beth Ann Riecke, Sales Manager, French Lick
December 12: Aaron Rorick, Rotary Youth Exchange: The Slovak Republic
December 19: Holiday Program & the Rotary Singers
December 26 & January 2: NO MEETINGS—HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
 
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
November 28: PR Committee, 11 am
December 1: 2nd Century Planning, 8:15 am
December 12: Membership Committee, 11 am
December 12: RYE committee, 11 am
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS…Mark Your Calendar
December 26 & January 2: NO CLUB MEETINGS
 
PROPOSED MEMBERS
  • Mindy Torres, Sr. Marketing Manager, American Cancer Society, Proposed by Jane Wilks
  • Thomas Werling, Project Manager, Hagerman Construction, Proposed by Scott Miller
 
NEW CORPORATE MEMBER
  • Turnstone Center for Disabled Adults & Children
Lead Member: Mike Mushett, CEO; 2nd Rep: Ruth Stone, Chief Development Officer; 3rd Rep: Kris Foate, Sponsorship Coordinator
 
PROPOSED CORPORATE MEMBER
  • Old National Bank
Lead Member: Kathy Callen, Community Engagement Executive; 2nd Rep: Tony Patrick, VP, Private Banking; 3rd Rep: Justin Libey, Commercial Relationship Manager
 
CHANGE IN CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES
  • FWMOA: Kaitlyn Rulton, Membership & Development Coordinator, replacing Carolyn Bean
  • IVY Tech: Tracy Davis, Director of Community Engagement