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Zero Zelienople Rotary Weekly Bulletin

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November 20, 2015 Club Chartered 1924 No. 5169 District 7280 www.zelienoplerotary.org www.rotary.org

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We started the meeting with a prayer by George Villegas and the Pledge of

Allegiance.

Today’s Program:

Don Ridgley Describes Time Spent in

Jamaica—as Child & in Recent Years

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At the Friday morning Rotary Breakfast, keynote speaker Don Ridgley recounted

his life in Jamaica—first as a boy in 1960-1961 and later as an adult during several

subsequent visits.

Jamaica is an island nation of 2.9 million in the Caribbean. It achieved its

independence from the British in 1962. Don presented facts and history.

Around 1960, Don’s father was asked to go to Jamaica to remodel a hotel and

nightclub. Their family lived in rooms on the 3rd floor of the hotel. Don showed the

club many photographs of celebrities who visited the nightclub, including Lucille

Ball, Vivien Leigh and Aristotle Onassis. Some of those photos appear below.

Don has since returned many times, visiting the boys school he attended, Cornwall

College, the Montego Bay Rotary Club, a nursing home and more.

Photo of Headmaster, Mr. Barrett at Cornwall College in 196—61

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Don presenting our club banner to Cornwall College Interact President, Ivan Godfrey

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Birthday Norb Belsterling—November 24.

Happy Bucks George Villegas gave 5! – Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year and the Cy

Young winner—all Cubs this year! The Christian Sports International

organization, of which he is part, celebrated its 25th year with Clint Hurdle

speaking…His daughter Meghan received an acceptance letter from Mercyhurst

University.

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Dan Fritch—Son Nate was recognized in Honors Band…He also complimented

the Seneca Valley band.

Charlie Deer—Don helped her out recently with a badge issue.

Neal Jackson—Son Aaron was also recognized in Honors Band.

Don Ridgley—Youth Exchange student Yurara stayed with Linda and him

recently.

Jeff Simmons—Received from Claire and Bob Dorsch photos of Rotarians during

the 1970s.

Archie Simpson—Read from the Trib an article about Pakistan’s gains on

polio…and his grandson Ethan graduates soon and will be home by Thanksgiving.

General Business and Announcements

No Rotary Breakfast Next Week! We will next meet on December 4.

No Rotary Breakfast on December 11. Come to the Christmas Party that

evening!

The Rotary Christmas Party will be Friday, December 11. We’ll gather at

6:00pm at Camp Kon-O-Kwee for appetizers and start dinner at 6:30pm. Those

with last names beginning with A-M: please bring appetizers; those N-Z bring

desserts. Please put your name on the sign up sheet! Contact President Tom or

Neal to sign up.

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Dave Kennedy and Ron Elliott recently handed out Rotary-bought gift cards to

those in need, in support of the local food cupboard. This happened at Zion

Lutheran Church in Middle Lancaster.

The Board approved $150 to buy socks for the City Life Mission in New Castle.

Beth has more gift vouchers for gifts to be bought for children at Glade Run.

See Beth to get a voucher so you can help a child in our neighborhood. Gifts

need to be turned in to Glade Run by December 12.

Our club – and a limited number of others – got recognition from the Butler

County Commissioners for our donations to fight polio over the years.

Steelers Raffle Tickets Stubs Due Before Dec. 3 Drawing! We still have 19 Steelers Raffle books out. We need to sell these and turn in the

stubs before the drawing that takes place December 3. Ticket stubs can be dropped

off to Mussig Florists or Barber Dan’s.

Foundation News

Foundation Chair Archie Simpson reported our club was recognized at the District

Workshop for donating an average of $100 per member last year toward the Rotary

Foundation.

Here is how we’re doing this year:

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50/50

Dave Pierce’s number was drawn, but he did not find the Joker.

Editor’s Note

Goal, $4,500

Raised, $3,599

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

$4,500

$5,000

Every Rotarian Every Year

The Rotary Foundation--Zelienople Rotary Member Support 2015-16

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Today’s photos were taken by Don Ridgley and Charlie Deer.

Today’s reporting by Jeff Simmons.

Board of Directors

Tom Grant—President Mark Bruno, Board Member

Ron Elliott—Vice President Dan Fazio, Board Member

Neal Jackson—Secretary Charlie Deer, Board Member

Jim Moser—Treasurer Dan Fritch, Past President

Craig Lutz—Board Member

More Information Check out the Zelienople Rotary and Rotary International websites.

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Upcoming Programs/Meetings DATE ROTARIAN SUBJECT GUEST Time/Place

11/27/2015 NO MEETING NO MEETING NO MEETING

NO MEETING

12/4/2015 Club Assembly Spring Street Cafe 7 am

12/11/2015 NO MEETING NO MEETING NO MEETING

NO MEETING

12/11/2015 Christmas Party Christmas Party Christmas Party

Camp Kon-O-Kwee

12/18/2015 World Affairs Institute

Spring Street Cafe 7 am

12/25/2015 NO MEETING NO MEETING NO MEETING

NO MEETING

1/1/2016 NO MEETING NO MEETING NO MEETING

NO MEETING

District 7280 link

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Please use this link to get to District 7280 web site to get times and locations of the various clubs

for make up: District 7280 Main Page

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Is it the Truth?

Is it Fair to all concerned?

Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?

Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?

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