SPIN FOR NOVEMBER 21, 2016

 
Don't Miss These Upcoming Programs!
 
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
 
FROM THE ROTARY CLUB OF FORT WAYNE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2016, EDITED BY SCOTT WILSON:
 
Off to a Patriotic Start
 
With the elections FINALLY in the rearview mirror, unity and patriotism were the themes of the day at the November 14 meeting. Song Leader Bruce Haines led off with a well-timed song selection, “God Bless America.” David Nicole added to the mood in his sergeant’s program, citing Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to Be an American” as he listed a number of things we can all be proud of as Americans.
 
 
 
 
World Affairs Conference a BIG Success
 
John Hoffman reported that the World Affairs Conference went exceptionally well last week.Thirty Rotarians volunteered to help (26 from the Fort Wayne Downtown Club).  And 200 students from 15 area high schools participated. In addition to exciting programming, the group enjoyed pizza (84 to count!) and other goodies. A special thanks went out to Allen County Public Library … and an extra-special thanks to John for doing a great job with this again.

  
 
 
 
New Rotarian Introduced
 
Scott Wilson introduced his friend and colleague Tracy Davis as the newest addition to Rotary. She is Director of Community Outreach for the Ivy Tech Community College in the Greater Fort Wayne area. Tracy is an IU graduate (and an IPFW MBA) and has been working with non-profit organizations for 18 years. She’s excited to join Rotary and will most certainly bring lots to our Service Above Self mission. Tracy lives in Fort Wayne with her husband and middle school-aged son. Welcome, Tracy!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Riverfront Development Project to Go to a Vote

John Hoffman reported that members will be receiving a Survey Monkey communication with an opportunity for members to vote on a favored option for the Riverfront Development Project.The options are a Children’s Recreation Area or a Water Jet Fountain … or none of the above.
 
Your input is critical toward directing the club as to which avenue is the best fit for our organization. Paper ballots will also be available at the next club meeting. The Rotary 2nd Century Planning Committee will be reviewing the surveys in December for a final recommendation.
 
 
Crosswinds Featured in Program
 
Crista Miller introduced this week’s program speaker, Colleen Terrell from Crosswinds, and shared how this organization touched her life.
Colleen presented how Crosswinds provides faith-based counseling, life coaching and support for a wide variety of situations, including emotional/mental health issues, suffering marriages, troubled teenagers, trauma and grief, and a number of other critical services. Families seeking help can visit Crosswinds at its Illinois Road facility or staff can come to homes for a more private, confidential consultation.
 
In addition to these support services, the group also maintains a camp in the Dominican Republic, providing a mission work experience. Crosswinds also offers Employee Assistance Programs for area employers and crisis counseling.
 
Thank you for sharing awareness of this valuable family resource.
 
Signs of the Season
 
The Rotary Singers were spotted busily planning their holiday program slated for Monday, December 19 – an annual tradition and a highlight of the season!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DID YOU SEE THIS LAST WEEK? THE MOON WILL NOT BE THIS CLOSE TO THE EARTH AGAIN UNTIL 2034! Photo taken by one of our members.
 
 
 
And For the Fat Tuesday Fanatics, 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 21 2016 
 
GREETERS: John Gliot (Anthony Wayne Boy Scouts) & Carole Fuller (Community Volunteer)          
CASHIER: Jill Gutreuter ( Hilliard Lyons)
INVOCATION: Crista Miller (Harrison College)
SONG LEADER: Dee Hoffman (Management Consulting)
SERGEANT:  Lynne Gilmore (AWS Foundation)
SOCIAL MEDIA: Zach Lear (ProTechs)
HOUSE: Scott Wilson (IVY Tech) & Dick Sievers (Allen County Jail Chaplain)
SPIN EDITOR: Scott Wilson (IVY Tech)
PROGRAM:  Robert Nance, Heartland Sings: Leading a Performing Arts Revolution, One Song at a Time
Menu: Soup and Salad, Brats/Italian Sausage with Sauerkraut & Apple Crisp
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Invite a guest to hear…………..
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 22:  Board Meeting, 8 am
November 28: PR, 11 am
December 1: 2nd Century Planning, 8:15 am
 
PROPOSED MEMBERS
  • Larry Kuhn, PhD, President, Prepare to Change, Proposed by Lisa Waterman
 
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