November 8, 2017 Member Assignments

Greeters

Please Arrive by 11:50 a.m.

11/15 – Joe Morgan & Mary Ann Porinchak

11/22 – Heather Sahli & Dave Smith

11/29 – John Zimomra

Mobile Meals 11/17 – Dan Rowland & Cleo Royster

11/24 – Mobile Meals is Closed

12/1 – Genevieve Bauman & Joe Morgan

Fellowship 2.0

11/15 – Dan Rowland

11/22 – Dave Smith

11/29 – Rick Peduzzi

Invocation

11/15 – Dan Rowland

11/22 – Denise May

11/29 – Diane Sauer

Magazine Report

December – Darlene Mink-Crouse

January, 2018 – Diane Sauer

ROTARY NOTES A publication of the Rotary Club of Warren

Upcoming

Speakers

Nov. 15 District

Governor Mike Raulin –

Rotary Foundation

Month

Nov. 22

Ashley Dietz – OSU Extension Services & 4-H

Programs

Nov. 29 Karin

Kilpatrick – Warren City

Schools Title I Services & Dictionary Giveaway

Dec. 6 Enzo

Cantalamessa- City of Warren

Safety & Service Director

Honorary Rotarian Mr. Ernest “Ernie”

C. Hall (AKA Scott Lewis) joined us for

fellowship our November 8, 1970 weekly

club meeting. Ernie was an important

aviation figure who was born in Warren.

Ernie first flew in 1909, and the Wright

Brothers of Dayton were among his flight

instructors. In 1915, he opened his own

flight school at Conneaut Lake, Ohio, using

a Wright model G flying boat. During

WWI, he trained pilots for the military

Curtiss School of Aviation in Newport

News, Virginia and later at Call Field in

Texas. Ernie had over 17,000 flying hours and was a member of “The

Early Birds”, an organization of pilots who flew solo prior to December

17, 1916. He was named Mr. OX-5 of 1958, the number one spot of

pilots who had flown airplanes powered with a Curtiss OX-5 engine built

during The Great War.

Following WWI, Ernie returned to Warren, where he established a new

flight school. He used his own airport to train students. In 1936,

Ohio Governor Davey appointed him Director of the Bureau of

Aeronautics. He eventually returned to his flying school to continue

teaching.

Some say Ernie is the first man to be employed continuously for 50

years in the aviation field. He joins fellow Ohioans, John Glenn, Neil

Armstrong, Frank and Orville Wright, and many others who are at

the forefront of aviation history!

Rotary

Motto

Service Above Self

4-Way

Test

Of the things we think, say

or do:

Is it the truth?

Is it fair to all concerned?

Will it build goodwill and

better friendship?

Will it be

beneficial to all concerned?

Avenues

of Service

Club Service

Vocational Service

Community

Service

International Service

Youth Service

Areas of

Focus

Promoting

Peace

Fighting Disease

Providing Clean

Water

Saving Mothers & Children

Supporting Education

Growing Local

Economies

2017 – 2018

Club Officers

President

Andy Bednar

President Elect Venita Collins

Vice-President

Teri Surin

Secretary Judy Masaki

Treasurer

Cheryl Oblinger

Past President Julia Wetstein

Board

Members Ginny Bond

Christine Cope Tony Iannucci

Dominic Mararri Ted Stazak

Kim Straniak Nick Verina

facilities

The next meeting

In January, 2018, as part of our Club’s Centennial

Celebration, Celebration, a series of proclamations will be obtained from

area area dignitaries. If you have suggestions about who to

approach for these proclamations, contact Andy Bednar.

We would like to invite former Rotarians to our Centennial

Gala. Please forward contact information for any individuals

with whom you are acquainted to Andy Bednar.

If you have items pertaining to the history of our Club

for our Virtual Museum, contact Andy Bednar or Christine

Cope Cope so that a photo shoot can be arranged.

Please submit the name of your favorite charity to Venita

Collins by 12/31/17 as part of our Club’s 100 Good Deeds. A

Contribution of $1 donation of $100 will be given to your non-profit organization

of choice. There is no cost for Rotarians; simply recommend

your favorite charity!

Don’t forget to pick up your Centennial Pin from Venita

Collins if you haven’t yet done so. Wear it proudly wherever

you go!

Don’t forget to pick up your invitations to our Centennial

Gala, which will be held on January 27, 2018 at Avalon Inn.

Only 300 reservations are being accepted. Reservations are

due due no later than January 17, 2018. District Governors and

past Rotary members are being invited. If there are other

individuals that you would like an invitation sent to, please

email contact information to Andy Bednar. The cost of the

event is event is $50 per person.

200 Reverse Raffle tickets are now available for

purchase purchase at $100 a piece. In order to help fund our 100

Good Deeds Good Deeds, every Warren Rotarian is encouraged to buy

at least one Reverse Raffle ticket A $1,500 grand prize

will be awarded at the Gala; the winner need not be present.

Early Bird Drawings will be held the Wednesday after

Thanksgiving and the Wednesday after Christmas.

Rotary Club

Foundation

Board

President

Chris Shape

Vice-President Diane Sauer

Secretary

Judy Masaki

Treasurer Cheryl Oblinger

Andy Bednar

Jim Ditch Cindy

Matheson Teri Surin

Contact Us At:

Rotary Club of

Warren

P.O. Box 68

Warren, OH

44482

Our Website: Warrenrotary.org

If you have

suggestions or

comments

regarding our

newsletter, or

if you would

like to become

a sponsor,

please contact:

Judy Masaki

Cash prizes will be given for the last 5 tickets drawn the

evening of the Gala, and small gifts will be awarded to every

10th ticket drawn. Please consider donating items to be used

as gifts. Also, why not give a ticket to friends and family as

a Christmas present!!? A complete listing of Reverse Raffle

rules can be found on the Rotary Club of Warren’s website.

Monday, January 29, 2018 is the Rotary Club of Warren’s

actual anniversary. As a result, for that week only, our Club

meeting will be held on Monday at Noon, and our regular

Wednesday Wednesday meeting on 1/31/18 will be cancelled. The venue

for our Monday, January 29, 2018 meeting will be announced

at a later date.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Meetings – The Rotary Club of Warren’s Board of

Directors Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 16th at

Saratoga Restaurant. Fellowship will begin at 5:30 p.m., with

the meeting to follow promptly at 6:00 p.m. Our host for the

evening evening is Tony Iannucci. There will be no Foundation Meeting

this month. The Slice of the Valley Meeting originally

scheduled scheduled for November 15th has been postponed.

Veteran’s Day Parade – Many thanks to George Thompson and

his his colleagues for reassembling our float prior to the parade and

to all Rotarians and friends who assisted with decorating and

maning the float on Veteran’s Day. Please pay for your sponsorship if

you have not already done so.

Volunteers Needed – If you would like to join the Plant a Tree

Committee Project Committee, please see Bob Hoy.

Dictionary Project – Dictionaries were distributed to Warren

City School City Schools the morning of November 8th. Many thanks to

Chris Shape and his wife, Shari, Ted

Stazak, Cleo Royster, Marilyn Pape,

And Cindy Mathes and Cindy Matheson for making it a

great day for the kids!

List of Awards – President Andy is

Trying to compile a list of awards &

Honors received by Warren

Rotarians Rotarians from day one of our

Club’s Club’s inception. If you know of any

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District Awards that our members have received over the years,

please forward the information to Andy.

Slice of the Valley Update – Our Pizza Challenge will be held on

February 25, 20 February 25, 2018 at the Metroplex. Mocha House is

providing providing pastries for the event, and soft drinks will be

donated donated by John Perdue. Tony Cafaro and Rob Berk are

securing securing Las Vegas style entertainment for the evening. A

Pizza eating cont pizza eating contest will be held, with celebrity judges. Mark

your calendars, and stay tuned for more fun!!

Jim Tressel Jim Tressel – The President of YSU will be our guest speaker

on on January 10, 2018. Plan to attend and bring a friend to

hear hear what promises to be an engaging program.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF WARREN HONORS

VETERANS OUR VETERANS

In honor of those men and women who

have served or are currently serving in

the military overseas and in our homeland,

the Rotary Club of Warren held a

Veteran’s Day ceremony during it’s

November 8th meeting. Our own Mike

Bollas led us in the Pledge of Allegiance

and prayer, and Veteran Timothy McCall

sung the Star Spangled Banner.

President Andy Bednar recognized

Rotarians and guests who have served,

including Chris Stephenson, Bob Hoy,

Mike Bollas, Robert Faulkner, Ted Stazak, Ray Kriner, Tony

Cafaro, Timothy McCall, and Bruce Billie. Each received an

American flag as a momento and gesture of thanks.

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THE USO OF NORTHERN OHIO:

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE OUR COUNTRY

Mr. Bruce Billie, a veteran and former Lieutenant in the

United States Navy, is currently the Director of the USO

facility at the 9 facility at the 910th Air Base in Vienna, Ohio. He provided an

overview of the services provided to service members and their

families families.

The USO was founded in 1941. Its mission is to

strengthen strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them

connected to family, home, and country throughout their

service to our nat service to our nation. This is done through entertainment,

morale morale building, and a host of other programs and events.

The USO’s first show was presented in California. It was

such such a big hit that the frequency of events soon increased.

Whil While many remember entertainer Bob Hope as being the face

of of the USO, nearly 7,000 other performers presented

425,000 425,000 shows to military personnel during WWII. After the

War, the organization disbanded but reformed during the

Korean War. Since its inception, 3.5 million soldiers have

benefitted from services that assist them with mental health,

relaxation, and simply forgetting the war.

Why is this important? Because higher morale means

fighting with fighting with higher performance and having the will to

survive. will to survive. Mr. Billie explained that today, soldiers are asked

to do more with less. There are troop reductions, an increase

increase in deploy in deployments, and budget cuts, and benefits are being

challenged. USO challenged. These stressors are especially true for the

areserve Reserve and National Guard members, who comprise 38% of

the the total military force. On top of combat worries, they

have t have to deal with family and employment issues. Surveys

have shown that the USO is just as important today as it

was was 10 years ago.

Some of the routine programs sponsored by the USO

include sending care packages to active service members,

providing private telephone networks and internet connectivity

to soldiers, and connecting military members with services,

opportunities, and resources to assist them and their families

with the transition back to civilian life.

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pit Locally, “United Through Reading” is a unique program that

allows servicemen and women to record themselves reading a

book book to their children. The video recording and book are then

then provided to t provided to their families back home. In addition, “Baby Sea

Bags” are Bags” are comfort bags which are provided to service members

and their families who are expecting or have recently added a

new new member. Baby items, such as blankets, bottles, diapers,

and toys and toys get the new bundle of joy off to a great start.

An activity lounge was recently added to the Youngstown

Reserve Air Base, the first military lounge in the country to

be be stationed at an air base. This gives service members and

their their families, as well as recruits, a comfortable environment

to relax, as well in which to relax. The air base support office has also

offered provided financial aid to military members who have faced

crises, such as house fires, prior to deployment.

Last year, the USO of Northern Ohio celebrated its 75th

Anniversary. Their services have had world-wide reach, and

this type of community support makes a remarkable difference

impact on the lives of the men and women serving overseas!

Mr. Bruce Billie (first on the left) is pictured here with

Warren Rotarians and guests who have served our country.

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TRIPLE JACKPOT

This week, the Grand Jackpot was $810.

Congratulations to Daily Winner, Heather Sahli!

HAPPY BUCKS

*** Heather Sahli is happy about winning the daily jackpot

and fo and for our speaker.

*** Ted Stazak offered a Happy Buck in honor of our

speaker speaker and for living in the best country in the world!

*** Cindy Matheson gave a shout out about a gospel concert

which was held Friday night in Leavittsburg in support of the

Smokey Mountain Children’s Hospital.

*** Julia Wetstein donated a Happy Buck for the USO, &

today’s today’s singer, Timothy McCall. She’s also happy that her

husband will be home with her more often!

*** Rick Peduzzi appreciated our speaker and gave a Happy

Buck Buck in honor of the Veterans in our Club.

*** Diane Sauer’s Happy Buck was in honor of Bruce Billie.

*** Genevieve Bauman offered a Happy Buck in honor of all

Veterans, especially her family members who served in WWII.

*** Joe Morgan saluted our speaker. He’s happy to be

attending a attending his nephew’s wedding. And Joe got engaged on

Wednesday!! Wednesday…..Congratulations!!

*** Dominic Mararri feels there is no greater love than

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laying down one’s life in service. He also gave a shout out about

the Warren Family Mission’s Thanksgiving Dinner, which is to be

held on November 22nd from Noon until 4:00 p.m. They are in

need need of Turkeys. Please donate if you can.

*** Robert Faulkner offered a Happy Buck in honor of the

USO,\ our speaker, and his fellow veterans.

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