Service Above Self
Centerville Rotary Club

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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
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Editor:   Dan Sortman
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Future Speakers
Feb 4 2010
Walt Hoy
"Development of Wright B Flyer"
Feb 11 2010
Larry Shweikert
"Rockin the wall How rock and roll brought down the berlin wall"
Feb 18 2010
Club Assembly
Feb 25 2010
President Hopkins
"Wright State University"
Mar 4 2010
Paul Stull
"Boy Scouts of America"
Mar 11 2010
Kelly Igoe
"Investment Scams"
Mar 18 2010
Lt. Col Alan Anderson
"Honor Duty and Military Service"
Mar 25 2010
Eduardo Aznar
"Brazil Exchange Student Presentation"
Apr 1 2010
Susanne Jacobsen
"Dayton International School"
Apr 8 2010
Hans, Jack and Lee
"Africa, Polio and Safaris"
Apr 15 2010
Nikima Barnhill
"Where Business Starts (State of Ohio Business Service Division)"
Apr 29 2010
Daryl Smith
"Making the Big Red Machine"
May 6 2010
Kim Snow
"Sinclair overview and trends"

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CENTERVILLE ROTARY HAPPENINGS --
by Dan E. Sortman


Greeters This Week: Steven Hinshaw & Brad Thorp

Greeters Next Week: Richard Hoback & David Trout


President Jeff presided over our usual opening of The Pledge, Harvey's prayer and Mike Wier leading us in song. He then called on John Callander for a report on Jim Landsiedel that included the transfer yesterday from Kettering hospital to room 1134 at Bethany. Jim suffered a dislocated shoulder in a fall on the ice and will need considerable therapy to get back to normal.  He will welcome visitors or cards.
 
President Jeff then introduced Eric from Dayton Rotary and his guest Michael from Sweden, a former Rotary Business Exchange member and now a DG elect from his club in Sweden. Michael was attending the DG training in California and stopped to see his Dayton friends on his way.
 
SAA Don Stewart had Bob Corbin introduce his guest and potential member Matt McDowell. Don confirmed that our last quarter Happy Dollar collection totaled $585. and it will be presented to a representative of Ronald McDonald house next week. Our next recipient will be the Honor Flight.
Mike Wier, just returned from a cruise visit to Dubai. He is happy to be back from where women wear tents.
Erich Eggers is the new president of the National AARI builders group.
 
Carol introduced our speaker, Bob Daley, of the Centerville-Washington Foundation. Bob outlined their program of partnering for individual and corporate charitable giving that is the key to raising funds in the community to provide grants to local non-profit groups.  This includes TJ's Place Of Hope, Town Hall Theatre, Hithergreen Center, The CW Park District and several other worthy programs.
 
The drawing (after three tries) went to Jeff Senney.
 
   

Did you bring a friend today?


National Immunization Day
by Carol Kennard



Several Rotarians accompanied DG Hans Berkel to Nigeria for a National Immunization Day in February. When this photo was taken in Kano, Nigeria, they had already immunized 900 children with the polio vaccine! Thanks to all Rotarians who make the polio vaccine available and to those who travel across the world administering the vaccine. Your efforts make a difference to the children of the world!
Rotary District Conference
by Carol Kennard



Mark your calendars now for the annual Rotary District Conference to be held at Hueston Woods State Park April 23-35, 2010. The conference will include the traditional golf outing, basket auction and a special dinner & gala at the Packard Museum in Dayton - transportation included from Hueston Woods to Dayton and back! One of our own members, Bob Corbin, is a featured speaker, giving his perspective on "Your Freedom is in Your Hands." Should be a fun event so get it on your calendars now!
Red Neck Etiquette
by Dan E. Sortman


Personal Hygiene

1. While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this should be done in private using one's OWN truck keys.
2. Proper use of toiletries can forestall bathing for several days.
3. However, if you live alone, deodorant is a waste of good money.
4. Dirt and grease under the fingernails are a social no-no, as they tend to
     detract from a woman's jewelry and alter the taste of finger foods.

Dining Out
1. When decanting wine, make sure that you tilt the paper cup, and pour
    slowly so as not to "bruise" the fruit of the wine.
2. If drinking directly from the bottle, always hold it with your fingers covering the label.

Entertaining in your Home
1. A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist.
2. Do not allow the dog to eat at the table, no matter how good his manners are.

Dating (Outside the Family)
1. Always offer to bait your date's hook, especially on the first date.
2. Be aggressive. Let her know you're interested: "I've been wanting
    to go out with you since I read that stuff on the bathroom wall two years ago."
 3. Establish with her parents what time she is expected back. Some will
     say 10:00 PM; Others might say "Monday." If the latter is the answer,
     it is the guy's responsibility to get her to school on time.

Theater Etiquette
1. Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up immediately
    after the movie has ended.
2. Refrain from talking to characters on the screen. Tests have proven they can't hear you.

Weddings
1. Livestock is usually a poor choice for a wedding gift.
2. Kissing the bride more than five seconds may get you shot.
3. For the groom, at least rent a tux. A leisure suit with a cumberbund and
    a clean bowling shirt can create a tacky appearance.
4. Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for this special occasion.

Driving Etiquette
1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if the gun is loaded
    and the deer is in sight.
2. When approaching a four way stop, the vehicle with the largest tires
    always has the right of way.
3. Never tow another car using pantyhose and duct tape.
4. When sending your wife down the road with a gas can, it is impolite to
    ask her to bring beer back.
5.  Never relieve yourself from a moving vehicle, especially when driving.
6.  Do not lay rubber while traveling in a funeral procession.

 Tips for all Occasions
1. Never take a beer to a job interview.
2. Always identify people in your yard before shooting at them.
3. It's considered tacky to take a cooler to church.
4. If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to change the sheets.
5. Even if you're certain that you are included in the will, it is still considered tacky to drive a U-haul to the funeral home.
February Birthdays
by Dan E. Sortman



Birthdays     
 Ron Hartley             February  2
 Joe Williamson         February  8
 
Anniversaries      
 David Wolf              February 14
 Robert Fry              February 23
 
Club Anniversaries      
 Dan Hodapp            February 1, 2005 (5 years)
 Dan Sortman           February 1, 1994 (16 years)
 David Trout             February 1, 1996 (14 years)
 Judy Budi                February 9, 2006 (4 years)
 Sivagi Subramanian   February 22, 2001 (9 years)
 Carol Kennard          February 22, 2001 (9 years)
 James Briggs           February 22, 2006 (4 years)
 

Centerville Rotary Club
by Dan E. Sortman


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