SPIN FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2016

 
DON'T MISS THIS PROGRAM NOVEMBER 7TH!
 
 
 
 
 
Rick Fuson
President of Pacers Sports Team
 
 
 
New Pacers-Mad Ants and Our Commitment
for Fort Wayne
 
 
 
Tim Bawmann
President of Mad Ants
 
 
 
News from the October 31, 2016 Club Meeting written by Bruce Haines.    
 
Club Members Consider Riverfront Development Options
Our 2nd Century Planning Committee has been working with the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department and Riverworks to develop projects that could be supported by our club. Rotarians David Bennett and Jason Daenens presented the three ideas that have emerged for consideration:
 
 
Overlook structures on the Harrison Street Bridge ($180,000)The current design calls for multiple overlook structures on the Harrison Street Bridge facing west. Because much of the activity will occur between the Harrison Street Bridge and the Wells Street Bridge, for certain events these structures will become prime viewing areas.
 
 
 
Children’s recreation area on the North Bank ($300,000)
This space, to be located on the north bank of the river just to the west of Harrison Street, will be designed to appeal to younger children. Equipment and ground protection will be developed with safety in mind. It is the intention that the playground equipment be accessible to children with a wide range of abilities. The design will also allow kids to slide down from the tree canopy trail onto the playground.
 
 
Water jet fountain on the South Plaza ($200,000)
The fountain would be to the east of the Compass Pavilion and constructed with some type of water jet foundation. As this area is adjacent to an area designed to attract children (a freshwater miniature canal), these fountains will likely be designed for children to play in during warm weather. The designers are also considering some type of active colorful lighting to enhance the attractiveness of the foundations.
 
Information on the proposed areas was distributed for table discussions. Members were given time to share thoughts on the “Pros” and “Cons” of each option, to rank the projects, and to report out to the group. Attendees were reminded of the criteria for project selection: 1) high visibility, 2) promotion of the Rotary name, and 3) within the club’s budget. Rotarian Barb Wachtman reported that a fundraiser is being planned for February 28, 2017. Open to the public, the event emphasizes food and fun (as it will take place on Shrove Tuesday), and that the featured meal would be served over the noon hour as well as during dinner time. More details are forthcoming, including how Rotarians can sample the food to be served that day and of the call for each club member to sell at least five tickets. Other sources of funding for the chosen project include club foundation dollars and the possibility of matching money.
 
The comment sheets and project rankings from each table discussion at Monday’s meeting will be tabulated and shared back to our entire club. There will also be a survey for club members to complete so that all input can be gathered and next steps taken.    
 
Congratulations to Our Newest Paul Harris Fellow!
Randy Rider, chair of our club’s Rotary Foundation Committee, recognized member Jason Daenens on being honored as a Paul Harris Fellow for the fifth time! The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. It was established in 1957 to show appreciation for and encourage substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships. Congratulations Jason!
 
 
October’s Student Rotarian Recognized
Stephanie Veit, Student Rotarians Committee Chair, introduced Janaya Woehnker from North Side High School who has been our Student Rotarian for October. Janaya is senior class president, serving also on student council and as vice president for the school’s National Honor Society. She is considering University of California-Los Angeles and Indiana University for post-secondary studies. Her career choices include genetic counselor or epidemiologist. Janaya shared highlights of a number of projects North Side is supporting in our community, including Canstruction Fort Wayne (Community Harvest Food Bank), blood donations to the Red Cross, and the school’s annual Christmas Party for Kids Surviving Cancer and their families. Best wishes Janaya!
 
 
Next Rotary Happy Hour is November 16!
Save that date for the club’s November Happy Hour. Rick Zolman reports the event will take place at Tolon, 614 Harrison Street from 5:30-7:00 pm. More information to follow in the next SPIN.
 
   What:   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), or Barb Wachtman (barbwachtman@gmail.com).
 
SPIN      November 7 2016 
 
GREETERS: Ken Lizer (EASIHR) & Sharon Pohly (Girl Scouts)           
CASHIER: David Bennett (Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne)
INVOCATION: Lynne Gilmore (AWS Foundation)
SONG LEADER: Mark Westerhausen (DWD)
SERGEANT:  Kurt Beuchel (ONI Risk Partners)
SOCIAL MEDIA: Zach Lear (ProTechs)
HOUSE: Scott Wilson (IVY Tech) & Dick Sievers (Allen County Jail Chaplain)
SPIN EDITOR: Scott Wilson (IVY Tech)
PROGRAM:  Rick Fuson, President, Pacers Sports, and Tim Bawmann, President of the Mad Ants: New Pacers-Mad Ants Management & Our Commitment to Ft. Wayne
Menu: Soup and Salad, Mini Phillies & Cookies
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Invite a guest to hear…………..
November 14: Colleen Terrell, Crosswinds: Fighting for Families
November 21: Robert Nance, Heartland Sings: Leading a Performing Arts Revolution, One Song at a Time
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
 
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
November 7: Local Service Committee, 11:15 am
November 14: Membership, 11am
November 14: RYE, 11am
November 28: PR, 11 am
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS…Mark Your Calendar
November 7: New Member Orientation, 10:45 am
November 10: World Affairs Conference, ACPL
 
PROPOSED MEMBERS
  • Ashley Warren, Asst Vice President, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Proposed by Tim Gibson
  • Larry Kuhn, PhD, President, Prepare to Change, Proposed by Lisa Waterman
 
PROPOSED 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
 
CHANGE IN CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES
  • FWMOA: Kaitlyn Rulton, Membership & Development Coordinator, replacing Carolyn Bean
  • IVY Tech: Tracy Davis, Director of Community Engagement
ROTARY CLUB OF FORT WAYNE                  
November Birthday Report                    
                 
    Bennett, David, Nov 02               
    Kempler, Norman, Nov 02            
    Wray, G. Scott, Nov 02   
    Rood, Win, Nov 13    
    Bienz, Richard, Nov 14    
    Schreier, Jaki, Nov 14    
    Kowalczyk, John, Nov 17    
    Grinsfelder, Alan, Nov 20    
    Seabury, Holli, Nov 20    
    Gliot, John, Nov 26    
    Fincannon, Angie, Nov 28    
            
    November Rotary Anniversary Report
    Date  Joined Rotary             
    Name    Years    Date   
         
    Kempler, Norman; 2 years; Nov 03, 2014    
    Beckman, Debby; 9 years; Nov 05, 2007    
    Patrick, Tony; 1 Year; Nov 09, 2015    
    Stafford, Thomas; 1 Year; Nov 09, 2015    
    Schuler, Candace; 10 years; Nov 13, 2006    
    Skaggs, Linda; 13 years; Nov 15, 2003    
    Peat, Jeffrey; 1 Year; Nov 16, 2015    
    Perkins, Martin; 1 Year; Nov 16, 2015    
    Seabury, Holli; 7 years; Nov 16, 2009    
    Hoffman, John; 8 years; Nov 17, 2008    
    Knox, Noel; 18 years; Nov 24, 1998    
    Douglas, Ashley; 1 Year; Nov 30, 2015    
    Williams, Tracy; 1 Year; Nov 30, 2015