The Rotary Club of Catonsville - Sunrise, Maryland

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Club Meeting April 8

GREETER: Cal Oren
DEVOTION / INSPIRATION: Doug Morton
WORLD OF ROTARY: Cal Oren
ROTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
HAPPY DOLLARS
PROGRAM: Henry Dahlen - Senior Olympics
50/50 DRAWING


NEXT MEETING: April 15, 2009
GREETER / WORLD OF ROTARY: Karen Paris
DEVOTION/INSPIRATION: Cal Oren
PROGRAM: Carol Beck - SEED Foundation / School

NOTE: If you cannot be present at a meeting where you are scheduled to take care of the Greeter / World of Rotary / Devotion responsibilities, please try to arrange with another member to cover for you. It is not practical to re-shuffle the entire rotation on a weekly basis.

UPCOMING EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS:

REMINDER: All meetings, programs and assignments (greeter, etc.) are posted ahead of time on our website under “Calendar”.

CLUB EVENTS:

4/15/09: Frederick Road Fridays Planning Meeting, Chamber of Commerce Conf Room, 4:00 PM

4/23/09: Dictionary Distribution, Riverview Elem School; No Time Yet (10AM or 2PM); TWO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.

4/24/09: Catonsville Authors Wine & Cheese Reception / Booksigning; Catonsville Library: Friday, April 24th, 6:30 – 9:30 pm. This event is jointly sponsored by the Sunrise Rotary Club, and the Friends of the Catonsville Library. THREE MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with event. Tickets: $20 each; Purchase from Bruce VanDervort, or at the Library. ALL Club Members are requested to sell at least two tickets. More Information: Phone: 410-887-0951, or email: treasurer@rotarycatonsvillesunrise.org.

4/25/09: Used Book Sale, Sam’s Club, Rte. 40, Catonsville; 10 AM – 3 PM. Donations of used books are now being accepted. Drop off your used books in the large bin inside the Rte 40 Sam’s Club, near the exit doors. NINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. This event is jointly sponsored by the Sunrise Rotary Club, and the Friends of the Catonsville Library. More Information: email treasurer@rotarycatonsvillesunrise.org.

4/28/09: Woodbridge Elem School Dictionary Distribution, 9:00 AM

4/29/09: Guest Bartending – Dimitri’s Restaurant; 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Proceeds go the Lazarus Caucus, who provide meals for the homeless at the Westside Homeless Shelter. Appetizers provided courtesy of Dmitri’s. Guest bartenders will include Rotarians, local radio personalities, and other local celebrities. All tips to the guest bartenders for the evening are donated to the Lazarus Caucus. This is a great opportunity to socialize with some of the finest citizens of Catonsville, while helping those who have no place left to turn for help.

5/28/09: Guest Bartending – Dimitri’s Restaurant; 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Proceeds go the Disabled Sports USA, who provide recreational rehabilitation for disabled veterans. Appetizers provided courtesy of Dmitri’s. Guest bartenders will include Rotarians, disabled veterans, and other local celebrities. All tips to the guest bartenders for the evening are donated to Disabled Sports USA. This is a great opportunity to socialize with some of the finest citizens of Catonsville, while helping those who have paid a great price for our freedoms.

DISTRICT & OTHER EVENTS:

POLIO PLUS UPDATE: Rotary International announced that its partnership for polio eradication with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has increased its contribution to US$555 million. The announcement was made at the International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, on 21 January. The Rotary Foundation received a $255 million Gates Foundation grant in January, for which Rotary will raise $100 million in matching funds. In November 2007, RI received a $100 million Gates Foundation grant, which Rotary committed to match by raising $100 million. The two challenge grants now total $355 million. Rotary has committed to raising a combined total of $200 million in matching funds by 30 June 2012. This matching effort is called "Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge."

4/8/09: District 7620 Conference: Silent Auction Items Requested. All proceeds go directly to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund. If you have an item worth at least $75 retail value to donate, please email details to rotary@7620.org.

4/18/09: District 7620 Assembly, Holiday Inn Laurel West, 7:30 AM – Noon; Group Study Exchange & 4-Way Speech Contest – Noon – 3 PM; $30. Showcasing District 7620 Activities, Programs and plans for the coming Rotary Year.

4/26/09: Carson Scholars Fund 13th Annual Award Banquet; Martin’s West, 2:30 PM Listen to inspiring messages from Dr. Ben Carson and Gen. Colin Powell, and honor the best and brightest students from around the country. The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charity that was founded in 1994, by Johns Hopkins pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy. The Carson Scholars Fund recognizes and rewards students in grades 4 through 11 who strive for academic excellence (3.75 GPA or higher) and demonstrate a strong commitment to their community. Since its inception, the Carson Scholars Fund has awarded 3,400 scholarships, and currently has active chapters in 26 states. The Baltimore City Rotary has partnered with the Carson Fund on a number of literacy programs, and will be presenting Dr. Carson with an Honorary Paul Harris Fellowship. Tickets are $75/person. For tickets or for more information, Contact Mary Anne Rishebarger of the Baltimore City Rotary Club at 410-889-0505 or by email at mar4mcs@aol.com.

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Club Meeting April 15

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Club Meeting April 22

GREETER: Bruce Siddens
DEVOTION / INSPIRATION: Karen Paris
WORLD OF ROTARY: Bruce Siddens
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
HAPPY DOLLARS
PROGRAM: Club Business Meeting
1. Club Financial Reports – Bruce VanDervort
2. Book Festival - Bruce VanDervort
3. Dictionary Distribution

a. Steve Arum, Woodbridge Elementary
b. Cal Oren, Baltimore Highlands Elementary
c. John Monck, Johnnycake Elementary
d. Susan Souder, Westowne Elementary
e. Karen Paris, Riverview Elementary
f. Joe Loverde, North Bend Elementary
g. Ed Tolzman, Lansdowne Elementary

4. 5K Sponsorships – Joe Loverde and Mary Toth
5. 5K Race Day – Steve Arum
6. Guest Bartending – Joe Loverde, George Brookhart
7. Frederick Road Fridays – Eric Lamb, Cal Oren
8. Other Club Business

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Del. Jim Malone
50/50 DRAWING

NEXT MEETING: April 29, 2009
GREETER / WORLD OF ROTARY: Mark Silvestri
DEVOTION/INSPIRATION: Bruce Siddens
PROGRAM: Jim Harris, Consumer Credit

NOTE: If you cannot be present at a meeting where you are scheduled to take care of the Greeter / World of Rotary / Devotion responsibilities, please try to arrange with another member to cover for you. It is not practical to re-shuffle the entire rotation on a weekly basis.

UPCOMING EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS:

REMINDER: All meetings, programs and assignments (greeter, etc.) are posted ahead of time on our website under “Calendar” (www.rotarycatonsvillesunrise.org ).

CLUB EVENTS:

4/24/09: Catonsville Authors Wine & Cheese Reception / Booksigning; Catonsville Library: Friday, April 24th, 6:30 – 9:30 pm. This event is jointly sponsored by the Sunrise Rotary Club, and the Friends of the Catonsville Library. THREE MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with event. Tickets: $20 each; Purchase from Bruce VanDervort, or at the Library. ALL Club Members are requested to sell at least two tickets. More Information: Phone: 410-887-0951, or email: treasurer@rotarycatonsvillesunrise.org.

4/25/09: Used Book Sale, Sam’s Club, Rte. 40, Catonsville; 10 AM – 3 PM. Donations of used books are now being accepted. Drop off your used books in the large bin inside the Rte 40 Sam’s Club, near the exit doors. NINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. This event is jointly sponsored by the Sunrise Rotary Club, and the Friends of the Catonsville Library. More Information: email treasurer@rotarycatonsvillesunrise.org.

4/28/09: Woodbridge Elem School Dictionary Distribution, 9:00 AM

4/29/09: Guest Bartending – Dimitri’s Restaurant; 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Proceeds go the Lazarus Caucus, who provide meals for the homeless at the Westside Homeless Shelter. Appetizers provided courtesy of Dmitri’s. Guest bartenders will include Rotarians, local radio personalities, and other local celebrities. All tips to the guest bartenders for the evening are donated to the Lazarus Caucus. This is a great opportunity to socialize with some of the finest citizens of Catonsville, while helping those who have no place left to turn for help.

5/28/09: Guest Bartending – Dimitri’s Restaurant; 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Proceeds go the Disabled Sports USA, who provide recreational rehabilitation for disabled veterans. Appetizers provided courtesy of Dmitri’s. Guest bartenders will include Rotarians, disabled veterans, and other local celebrities. All tips to the guest bartenders for the evening are donated to Disabled Sports USA. This is a great opportunity to socialize with some of the finest citizens of Catonsville, while helping those who have paid a great price for our freedoms.

DISTRICT & OTHER EVENTS:

4/26/09: Carson Scholars Fund 13th Annual Award Banquet; Martin’s West, 2:30 PM Listen to inspiring messages from Dr. Ben Carson and Gen. Colin Powell, and honor the best and brightest students from around the country. The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charity that was founded in 1994, by Johns Hopkins pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy. The Carson Scholars Fund recognizes and rewards students in grades 4 through 11 who strive for academic excellence (3.75 GPA or higher) and demonstrate a strong commitment to their community. Since its inception, the Carson Scholars Fund has awarded 3,400 scholarships, and currently has active chapters in 26 states. The Baltimore City Rotary has partnered with the Carson Fund on a number of literacy programs, and will be presenting Dr. Carson with an Honorary Paul Harris Fellowship. Tickets are $75/person. For tickets or for more information, Contact Mary Anne Rishebarger of the Baltimore City Rotary Club at 410-889-0505 or by email at mar4mcs@aol.com .

5/3/09: Garlic Mustard Challenge will be held on Sunday, May 3, from 1-4:30 pm at the Avalon/Glen Artney Area of the Patapsco Valley State Park in Pavilion 104, in Halethorpe off US Route 1 at 5120 South Street, Halethorpe, MD 21227. This annual event is sponsored by The Friends of Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway Inc. (FPVHG). For more info: http://www.patapscoheritagegreenway.org/garlic.html Our club has been asked to sponsor an ad in the program for this event, as we have in the past.

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Club Meeting April 29

GREETER: Mark Silvestri
DEVOTION / INSPIRATION: Bruce Siddens
WORLD OF ROTARY: Mark Silvestri
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
ROTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Book Festival - Bruce VanDervort
2. Dictionary Distribution
a. Steve Arum, Woodbridge Elementary (Tues. 4/29 9:00 AM – Steve Arum, Chuck Gailunas)
b. Cal Oren, Baltimore Highlands Elementary (Weds. 5/6 9:30 AM – Cal Oren + ONE VOLUNTEER NEEDED)
c. John Monck, Johnnycake Elementary
d. Susan Souder, Westowne Elementary (Fri 5/1 9:30 AM – TWO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED)
e. Karen Paris, Riverview Elementary (4/24 2:00 PM – John Monck, Cal Oren)
f. Joe Loverde, North Bend Elementary
g. Ed Tolzman, Lansdowne Elementary

3. 5K Race Day – Steve Arum
4. Guest Bartending – Joe Loverde, George Brookhart
5. Frederick Road Fridays – Eric Lamb, Cal Oren
HAPPY DOLLARS
PROGRAM: Jim Harris, Consumer Credit
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Del. Jim Malone
50/50 DRAWING

NEXT MEETING: April 29, 2009
GREETER / WORLD OF ROTARY: Peter Sonntag
DEVOTION/INSPIRATION: Mark Silvestri
PROGRAM: Greg Cantori - Knott Foundation

NOTE: If you cannot be present at a meeting where you are scheduled to take care of the Greeter / World of Rotary / Devotion responsibilities, please try to arrange with another member to cover for you. It is not practical to re-shuffle the entire rotation on a weekly basis.

UPCOMING EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS:

REMINDER: All meetings, programs and assignments (greeter, etc.) are posted ahead of time on our website under “Calendar”.

CLUB EVENTS:

4/29/09: Guest Bartending – Dimitri’s Restaurant; 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Proceeds go the Lazarus Caucus, who provide meals for the homeless at the Westside Homeless Shelter. Appetizers provided courtesy of Dmitri’s. Guest bartenders will include Rotarians, local radio personalities, and other local celebrities. All tips to the guest bartenders for the evening are donated to the Lazarus Caucus. This is a great opportunity to socialize with some of the finest citizens of Catonsville, while helping those who have no place left to turn for help.

5/1/009: Westowne Elem School Dictionary Distribution; 9:30 AM

5/5/09: Frederick Road Fridays Committee: Chamber of Commerce, 4:00 PM

5/6/09: Baltimore Highlands Elem School Dictionary Distribution; 9:30 am.

5/13/09: 5K Race Day Committee: CCBC; 8:30 AM

5/28/09: Guest Bartending – Dimitri’s Restaurant; 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Proceeds go the Disabled Sports USA, who provide recreational rehabilitation for disabled veterans. Appetizers provided courtesy of Dmitri’s. Guest bartenders will include Rotarians, disabled veterans, and other local celebrities. All tips to the guest bartenders for the evening are donated to Disabled Sports USA. This is a great opportunity to socialize with some of the finest citizens of Catonsville, while helping those who have paid a great price for our freedoms.

DISTRICT & OTHER EVENTS:

5/3/09: Garlic Mustard Challenge will be held on Sunday, May 3, from 1-4:30 pm at the Avalon/Glen Artney Area of the Patapsco Valley State Park in Pavilion 104, in Halethorpe off US Route 1 at 5120 South Street, Halethorpe, MD 21227. This annual event is sponsored by The Friends of Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway Inc. (FPVHG). For more info: http://www.patapscoheritagegreenway.org/garlic.html Our club has been asked to sponsor an ad in the program for this event, as we have in the past.

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