SPIN FOR APRIL 10, 2017
DON'T MISS THIS!
April 10
Josh Mahler, Vocera, VP-Professional Services
April 17
Scott Hinderman, Fort Wayne Airport Authority
April 24
Jeff Tyler, The Value of Home Inspections
The Spin Information and Speakers were provided by Jane Wilks, fwrotarysecretary@gmail.com.
The Spin was organized and posted by James Cress, rotaryclubfwspin@gmail.com.
News from the April 3, 2017 Club Meeting, written by Barb Wachtman.
Rotaract: Young leaders present strong programs
In providing an update of the Rotaract Club of Fort Wayne, Rotaract leaders affirmed the future of Rotary and the quality of young adults in our midst. In short, ladies and gentlemen, we are in great hands. For example, Rotaract Club President Lizzie Gordon, a financial research analyst at Ash Brokerage, explained the club had three overarching goals for this year: grow and stabilize membership, create standing committees and develop and maintain annual events. Guess what? All three goals have been met, as the Rotaract Club now has 25 members (and growing), has established committees and successfully hosted an annual Friendsgiving Dinner as well as other annual events.
Leaders of the Rotaract Club presented the program at the April 3 meeting of Rotary Club of Fort Wayne at Parkview Field.Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne, Rotaract is for persons between the age of 18 and 30. Lisa Waterman, chair of the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne’s Rotaract Committee, explained the Rotaract Club of Fort Wayne began during her tenure as club president in 2008. Several years later, declining membership required a re-focus. In 2014, Waterman worked with past Rotaractors and current Rotarians Allie Braun and Jeremy Redding to refocus and reinvigorate the Rotaract Club. Dr. Eric Shoemaker, 2014 Rotaract president, re-launched the club on a fresh path of service and fun.
Waterman emphasized the only way Rotaract remains viable is through continued support from the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne through membership referrals, an active Rotaract Committee and a fresh supply of great speakers leading to successful service projects. That is, partnering with Rotaract to ensure its long-term viability.
Gordon explained the Rotaract Club meets twice a month. The formal meeting, at 6:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month, is currently held at the Allen County Pubic Library. The club’s second informal meeting date varies according to social event. Gordon said the club often seeks meeting speakers who can discuss areas of service in the community and who can suggest a service project to involve the young leaders.
Service committee chair Rachel Batdorff, public relations and marketing specialist at the Bowen Center, said past projects have included painting a house and other projects for Neighborhood Link, cleaning refugee classrooms at Catholic Charities, assisting in meat packing for Hands Packing Hope, mentoring Harrison College students and participating in the Big Goal Collaboration of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership.
But don’t worry that these young adults are all work and no play … The Rotaractors know how to have fun. Club secretary and head of social events, Colin Aumiller, a kindergarten teacher at Southwick School, explained the club recently staged a downtown scavenger hunt that had members climbing trees and roving downtown for clues and treasures. They’ve also had an ugly sweater contest, cheered on the Mad Ants, helped brew beer, escaped from an Escape Room and more.Waterman and Gordon said the transient nature of young professionals means the club is always looking for new members. Please send potential members’ names to Waterman at lisarotarybiz@live.com or to the club at, RotaractFortWayne@gmail.com, and they’ll make the follow-up contact. Additionally, the club is eager to learn of possible speakers, especially when the topic could involve a service project. Once again, contact Waterman or email the club.
For more information about this group of young dynamos, visit https://www.facebook.com/RotaractFW/ and be prepared to be wowed by the commitment and energy of our future leaders.
Member updates, outings, Atlanta and more!
These announcements and updates were given at the April 3 meeting.
Condolences to Ed Klocke: De Klocke, the wife of long-time member and former Club Secretary Ed Klocke, passed away Monday, April 3. Ed remains in hospice care. Please send your cards and loving wishes to Ed in care of Dana Wichern, 10315 Hickory Valley Drive, Fort Wayne 46835.
Atlanta bound: There’s a rare opportunity to attend and enjoy the amazing Rotary International Convention this year, as it will be held in nearby Atlanta June 10-14. Rotary District 6540 is chartering a bus that will stop in the Fort Wayne area en route to Atlanta. For information about and registration for the 2017 Atlanta Convention, visit http://www.riconvention.org/en. To RSVP for the bus trip, please email yesiwillgo@aloutettents.com. All aboard!
Kudos, Jim!
An anonymous, non-Rotarian, donor honored the Rev. Dr. James Cress with a Paul Harris Fellow. Club Foundation Chair Randy Rider said the donor sought to honor Cress for his abiding and tireless years in ministry, his efforts throughout the community and his service to his country. Cress also is indispensable to our club as webmaster, photographer and audiovisual guru. This marks Cress’ fourth Paul Harris Fellow. Individuals are named a Paul Harris Fellow for each $1,000 donation to the Rotary Foundation. The award bears the name of the founder of Rotary.
Welcome new members:
The club welcomed two new members:
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Billy Bradbury, assistant vice president of Indiana Stamp /Signs Now Division, was introduced by Tom Beaver of Indiana Stamp.
Doug Kruse, of Koehlinger Kruse Security Systems, was introduced by Jim Kratzat.
A Sweet Happy Hour in April: Save the date for the April 20 Happy Hour at Sweetwater, 5501 U. S. Highway 30 West, Fort Wayne. For more information about your host, visit https://www.sweetwater.com.
Rotary and Peace: Noel Knox and Marc Levy, members of the club’s international service committee, attended the April 1 Rotary World Peace Conference at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Both emphasized the significant and far-reaching peace work accomplished through Rotary and how eliminating poverty often offers a greater chance to peace. Both men urged members to attend a future conference and better understand the substantial efforts of Rotary toward world peace. For more information visit: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/promoting-peace
Rotary Night at the TinCaps May 8: Mark your calendars for the May 8 TinCaps game, when the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne is the featured community organization, with our own Rotary Singers leading the National Anthem. Game tickets are $7.50. The club will have a booth at the game. Please volunteer to staff the booth as it often becomes a time of silliness and gentle promotion as we play Rotary trivia games and other activities – and award TinCash! Who says Rotarians can’t have fun! Members who have not yet purchased a royal blue golf shirt bearing the club’s logo in gold are urged to do so. Members can order shirts at Monday’s meeting. All orders must be made by April 20. Shirt costs are:
- $23.95: XS-XL
- $25.95: 2XL
- $24.95: 3XL
Payment must accompany each order. Deadline for shirt orders is Thursday, April 20. Expect more details Monday about how you can order you Rotary shirt and help make Rotary Night a success!
SPIN April 10 2017
GREETERS: Debby Beckman (YWCA) & Ashley Stoneburner (FWMOA)
CASHIER: Al Diefenbach (WM Imaging Solutions)
INVOCATION: Tom Beaver (Indiana Stamp)
SONG LEADER: Ashley Warren (Farmers & Merchants Bank)
SERGEANT: Tom Wooding (Retired Attorney)
SOCIAL MEDIA: Allie Braun (DuCharme McMillen)
HOUSE: Roger Reece (Associated Churches) & Evan Hyndman (Home Nursing Services)
SPIN EDITOR: Barb Wachtman (District PR Chair)
PROGRAM: Josh Mahler, VP of Professional Services at Vocera: Building a World Class Software Organization in Fort Wayne
Menu: Soup & Caesar Salad, Butternut Squash Lasagna, Sicilian Blend & Blueberry Crisp
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Invite a guest to hear…………..
April 17: Scott Hinderman, Fort Wayne Airport Authority
April 24: Jeff Tyler: The Value of Home Inspections
May 1: Glenn Hile: Keeping Bees Alive in 2017 & How to Manage the Stressors
May 8: Jeremy Redding: 2017 RYLA Experiences (Meeting led by New Tech Interact Students)
May 15: Rotary Foundation Community Service Awards
May 22: Steve Prater: Thoughts of a Retired Army Veteran and Wounded Warrior
May 29: NO MEETING IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
April 10: Polio Plus 5K, 11 am
April 10: Membership, 11 am
April 10: RYE, 11 am
April 24: PR, 11 am
April 25: Board Meeting, 8 am
ANNOUNCEMENTS…Mark Your Calendar
April 20: Happy Hour at Sweetwater, 5:30 pm
April 27: BBB of Northern Indiana Torch Awards, Noon, Mirror Center
May 8: Rotary Day at the Tin Caps
May 21: District 6540 Bike Ride to End Polio Now
June 6: Old-New Committee Chair Meeting, 11:30 am, Trinity English Lutheran Church
THE ROTARACT CLUB MEETS ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE MAIN LIBRARY AT 6:30 PM. ROTARIANS WELCOME.