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DON'T MISS THIS!
January 8
Terry Housholder, president & publisher, KPC Media:
Newspapers in the age of social media and the internet
January 15
Demo & presentation: Homestead High School’s FIRST Robotics Team
How We Align with Fort Wayne’s Vision for the Future
January 22
Jordan Brockman,Fort Wayne Metals internship program manager:
Internships: fuel for developing and retaining talent in Northeast Indiana
January 29
Mayor Tom Henry
Update on City of Fort Wayne initiatives
SPIN for January 8, 2018
Kelly Updike, Spin Editor
GREETERS: Jean Hershberger (IPFW) & Lori Stinson (Northeastern Group Realty)
CASHIER: Lynne Gilmore (AWS Foundation)
INVOCATION: Roger Reece (Associated Churches)
SONG LEADER: Lisa Waterman (Waterman Financial Services and District Governor)
SERGEANT: Jeff Peat (1st Source Bank)
SOCIAL MEDIA: Elise Alabbas (Fort Wayne Dance Collective)
HOUSE: John Hoffman (Star Excavation) & Matt Rowan (University of St Francis)
SPIN EDITOR: Tom Wooding (Retired Attorney)
Web Master & AV Guru: Jim Cress (retired Lutheran pastor)
PIANO: Masson Robertson (retired from IPFW and The Philharmonic)
PROGRAM: Terry Housholder, president & publisher, KPC Media: Newspapers in the age of social media and the internet
Menu: Soup & Salad Bar, Big Easy Menu Taste Test
Happy Holidays!
The Rotary Singers gave the gift of song to the downtown club at the Dec. 18, 2017, meeting.
A holiday tradition, the singers performed favorites such as Frosty the Snowman and an audience-participation version of The Twelve Days of Christmas. Highlights included Bruce Haines gave a stirring rendition of A Cup of Christmas Tea, a poem by Tom Hegg. Hanukkah was noted via The Feast of Lights and the Grinch himself made a visit during a tuneful You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch. The songfest ended with a lovely benediction, May the Lord Bless You and Keep You.
Our thanks to the Rotary Singers: Jeff Peat, Dave Kabisch, Barb Wachtman, Jeanine Herold, Lisa Waterman, Lorelei VerLee, Ron VerLee and Mark Westerhausen and accompanist Masson Robertson.
Wow, another Major Donor
The club recognized Tim Gibson for reaching the Major Donor Level 1 designation, which begins at the $10,000 giving level. Thank you, Tim, for your service and your gifts to Rotary International!
Officer and board member slate elected
Club members elected the following members to board positions:
-Tiziano Briozzo, board member
-Mark Hisey, board member
-James Cress, board member
-Julie Bobay, board member
-Ashley Warren, board member
2018-19 officers are:
David Bennett, president
Holli Seabury, president-elect
Jane Wilks, secretary
Mark Westerhausen, treasurer
Jeff Peat, vice president/president nominee
Welcome 
Mitch Sheppard, a deputy director with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, became the club’s newest member. A 23-year Parks Department employee, Mitch oversees the Botanical Conservatory, Foellinger Outdoor Theater and three community centers. She serves on several boards, including service as vice chair of Fort Wayne Sister Cities International. Mitch previously was a member of the Fort Wayne Community Schools board. Her son Thomas is a biology teacher at South Side High School and daughter Katie is at IU.
Thank You!
Our thanks to the Parkview Field staff for their service to the club!
It’s an ALL IN statewide Rotary Conference in spring 2018!
For the first time in 80 years, Rotarians throughout Indiana will come together next spring for a statewide district conference, with our own Lisa Waterman leading the northern third of Indiana as governor of District 6540. The All IN Rotary Statewide District Conference will be about celebration, inspiration, information, networking and more.
- What: All IN Rotary Statewide District Conference
- When: Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, 2018
- Where: Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
- To register: Visit www.allinrotary.org.
The Rotary Club of Fort Wayne’s Foundation Committee wants to help more members become a Paul Harris Fellow, new Foundation Committee Chair Jeff Peat announced. To become a Paul Harris Fellow, a Rotarian contributes $1,000 to the Rotary International Foundation. This contribution can accrue over time or be a lump sum. Peat explained the Club’s Foundation Committee decided to use some existing Foundation funds to help members become Paul Harris Fellows by matching their contributions. He noted members who have accrued $500 toward their gift will now receive a $500 match from the Foundation fund to enable them to become a Paul Harris Fellow.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Invite a guest to hear…………..
January 15: Homestead High School’s FIRST Robotics Team – How We Align with Fort Wayne’s Vision for the Future: Demo & presentation
January 22: Jordan Brockman,Fort Wayne Metals internship program manager: Internships: fuel for developing and retaining talent in Northeast Indiana
January 29: Mayor Tom Henry: Update on City of Fort Wayne initiatives
February 5: Mike Poore, CEO Lutheran Health Systems, and Paula Autry, President, Lutheran FW
February 12: Dr. Ron Elsenbaumer, Chancellor, IPFW
February 19: Marna Pacheko, co-founder of CapeAble sensory products
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
January 8: Membership, 11 am
January 8: RYE, 11 am
January 8: Local Service, 11 am
ANNOUNCEMENTS…Mark Your Calendar
February 13, 2018: The Big Easy Fundraiser
March, 2018: Greater Fort Wayne-Fort Wayne Rotary Career Day
Rotary Career Day
Dear Rotarians,
The Rotary clubs of Fort Wayne are excited to announce their 2018 Career Connections Expo.
The Career Connections Expo is an event where your workplace and Rotary club collaborate to benefit local career seekers and charities.
WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND AND DISPLAY YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION.
Potential associates and qualified candidates will be in attendance to learn about your company and the opportunities you offer.
The following four charities will benefit from items donated for admission.
The event will be at the IPFW Athletic Center on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 11AM to 4PM. Exhibitors will have from 8-11AM to set up. Tear down will be from 4-5PM.
Here’s how this event can benefit you:
· This is a wonderful way to benefit from Vocational Service while helping one of the four local charities
· Meet and network with fellow Rotarians
· Media sponsorship onsite means exposure for your Rotary club and workplace
· By participating, you help our Rotary community increase club membership, while discovering the perfect candidates for your organization
· Spouses of Rotarians can choose to exhibit
· There is no charge for exhibitors!
Take the next step by filling out the form below. Ask your spouse if his or her company would be interested in participating too. There will be 100 exhibitor spots available, so please be sure to have your information submitted by January 31.
Work with your colleagues, manager, or human resources representatives to learn what it will take for your company to attend. Reference the attached flier which has all the details you need.
Any questions? Send them our way at career.connections.expo@gmail.com.
We hope to see you there!
Tim Gibson
Career Connections Expo Steering Committee