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Zero Zelienople Rotary Weekly Bulletin
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February 26, 2016 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:
PA Youth and Government Program: Lauren Agnello Talks of Students Learning and
Helping Others, Organizing Trip to Harrisburg
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Lauren Agnello addresses the Rotary Club
“Democracy must be learned by every generation.” At Friday’s Rotary
Breakfast, keynote speaker Lauren Agnello told the club of the Youth and
Government program’s motto and its commitment to helping students learn
about the legislative, judicial and other branches of governance.
A student of Seneca Valley High School and former Rotary Youth Exchange
student, Lauren described YAG as a statewide program that enables students
to learn about government by immersing themselves into its processes.
Students write and debate legislative bills. Other students take the role of
judges. Others act as representatives of the press in covering the
governmental stories, featuring the students. And more.
Lauren is in a group of about 20 students that make up the Rose E. Schneider
delegation, which meets at the YMCA facility in Cranberry.
The group is raising funds for a trip to Harrisburg, where they will take over
the Pennsylvania State Capitol for several days. The cost for each student is
$570, which covers transportation, some meals and other expenses. The cost
has increased this year, which makes it even more crucial that they raise
needed monies for the trip. The group is asking local organizations and
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individuals to help financially support this program that is not funded by the
school district.
The local group is also planning some service projects involving food drives
for those in need.
A co-president of the Rotary-supported Interact Club at Seneca Valley High
School, Lauren also talked of that group’s progress in its first year. They are
up to about 30 members and are planning efforts to help the community and
world with service and fundraising projects.
Beth Marshall introduced Lauren
Guests
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Yurara Hirayama
Lauren Agnello
Happy Bucks Debbie Lindewirth gave a sad buck – her sister’s mother-in-law died, and a
happy one for continuing to participate in athletic competitions.
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Carroll Cooper gave 2 – Archie made it to North Carolina and Craig is
already there, and her grandson won the state wrestling championship in
North Carolina.
Lauren, our guest speaker, thanked our club for having her today.
Don Ridgley got an email from Nelson, the principal of the school we help in
Honduras, thanking us for our recent donation towards new uniforms for the
students (see Photo Gallery below).
General Business and Announcements
The club discussed what cause should be the beneficiary of our upcoming
pancake breakfast. Pat Boylan suggested Parents in Toto, the local
organization that helps children with autism and their families. After a club
vote to decide between a few groups, Parents in Toto was selected.
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Mark Bruno has 15 sponsors for the placemats we’re printing for upcoming
pancake breakfasts. He reported we’re up to 27 sponsors who have bought
ads for our Sponsor Boards. We need 3 more to fill two full boards. Let Mark
know of businesses or organizations to fill these remaining spots.
We are continuing to ask members and friends to donate their used shoes for
Chosen International. Steve Schultz at Insurance Services of Zelienople and
Beth Marshall at Marshall Hair Salon are drop off sites.
Photo Gallery—Honduras School From the school in Honduras that we help, Principal Nelson wrote to thank
the Rotary Club of Zelienople. He said we made it possible for 61 of the
poorest students to have the school uniforms they need to attend classes.
Nelson sent the photos below. Don Ridgley noticed that Nelson was wearing
the Zelienople Rotary shirt that we gave him when he visited our club several
years ago.
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Photo Gallery—A Throwback Photo Principal Nelson, at our club meeting at the Kaufman House in 2007,
presenting Skip Kennedy with a shirt from the school in Honduras.
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50/50
Carmen Bianco’s number was drawn, but he did not find the Joker. Only 3
cards left for next time!
Editor’s Note Today’s photos were taken by Don Ridgley.
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
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www.zelienoplerotary.org www.rotary.org
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