Rotary District 7300 ALL STARS SHINING THE LIGHT as Rotarians Serving Humanity The Newsletter of Rotary District 7300, including Allegheny, Beaver and parts of Westmoreland Counties, Pennsylvania: May 2017 It is not too late! If you register by Thursday, 8 June 2017, you can still join your fellow Rotarians at the District Conference, at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 22-25 June 2017. Please, however, make sure Gladys Maharam has your registration form and payment no later than by Thursday, if at all possible. We want to see you! Among many exciting events at the District Conference, I am particularly looking forward to a slide show that will highlight some new Rotary members in the District, as well as selected services by the clubs. Nothing happens at Rotary without YOU! I know that now, more than ever. Thank you for being All-Stars, and for Shining The Light as Rotarians Serving Humanity! Linda Fischer Bruce District Governor 2016-2017 412-415-3210-H 412-999-6045-C lindarotary1617@gmail.com www.rotarydistrict7300.org. www.pittsburghrotary.org RUSTIC. RELAXING. ROTARY FUN! Distributed with this Newsletter is the registration brochure for the District Conference. Your picture in the above setting (Seven Springs Mountain Resort) could appear in the upcoming District Newsletter! MUCH MORE to come in that year-wrap-up issue! Details are in the accompanying brochure--it is not too late! [-Ed.] 1
Dennis Gilfoyle A Senior Achiever Helping kids Grow By Karl Ohrman Denny Gilfoyle is a giant in the Western Pennsylvania business world. He moves among the area s business elite because of his position as president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania, better known as JA. JA has helped so many young people ( me) to understand and appreciate business economics. Many people have an incorrect opinion the business world and JA works hard to change that attitude. Anot is that both of us left home at age 14 to enter the seminary to study for the priesthood. Neither one us made it. JA is the world s oldest and largest youth development organization. The Pittsburgh JA program was the first regional program established 1939. JA empowers young people to own their economic success and has inspired over 2 million children in Western PA in its history. Denny s role as CEO focuses on fund development, board development and branding. He started with JA in 1984 as a Program Manager, worked his way up the ladder to VP of Development in 1995 then left to take the CEO position with JA in Jacksonville, FL for 2 years. He returned to Pittsburgh in 1997 with JA as Executive VP then became President & CEO in 2007. 2
Denny has received numerous national JA leadership and performance awards in his tenure, most recently 5-Star Award recipient in 2013 & 2014, Smart Business Magazine- Pittsburgh s Top 50 Award in 2016, and Baldwin Whitehall School District Champion of Character Award in 2015. Denny has a long Rotary involvement. Because of job changes he has been a member of the Pittsburgh club starting in 1992, Jacksonville club in 1995, Pittsburgh Club in 1998 and finally landing in the St. Clair-Bethel Park Rotary since 2012. Denny has been involved in a number of Rotary projects such as a committeeman for the first Chuck Tanner Awards Dinner held by Pittsburgh Rotary. His current favorite project is the USC-BP annual Chicken BBQ. Denny is a Paul Harris 2. He likes the networking and fellowship in rotary and wishes that more people would see the benefits of rotary and join up. Denny grew up in Crawford County near Conneaut Lake. He graduated from Indiana University of PA in 1981 with a major in fine arts. He met his wife Cindy at a JA conference in Colorado Springs. They have five children (ages 32-18) and three grandchildren with one on the way this July. Denny is an avid sports fan. He has season ticket for the Pirates and Penguins. He enjoys golf with his children, landscaping, and music. He s a part-time church musician for a few Catholic churches in the South Hills. And he claims to be the family pool boy. 3
May, 2017 Greetings Fellow District 7300 Rotarians, Hopefully, you have all been advised by your club officials of your club s status in regard to your annual contribution to The Rotary Foundation. As you know, it is required that every club has a minimum average contribution of $100.00 per person in order to qualify for a District or Global Grant. As we would not want anyone to miss out on the wonderful opportunity of applying for either of these grants, I strongly urge all clubs and their members to participate in this endeavor. In addition, note that another requirement for qualifying for grants is to have at least one member of your club attend a District Grant Seminar. We have had several of these training seminars; but one last chance for this training will be presented at the District Assembly to be held on June 3, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Green Tree, PA. The District Assembly will start with registration and continental breakfast at 7:30 am and run through 12:30 pm. For any incoming Presidents who have not attended PETS (a requirement of Rotary International) there will be a PETS session immediately following the closing of the District Assembly. So, this will be the last chance to fulfill the requirements and be ready to start the new Rotary year on July 1. Lastly, let s not forget about our Polio eradication efforts. The Rotary Foundation has requested that all clubs make a donation to the Polio Plus effort in the amount of $2,600.00. This amount was determined by RI in honor of the 100 th Anniversary of The Rotary Foundation and its original donation of $26.50. With our annual, polio, and endowment contributions we are aiming for total annual contributions to The Rotary Foundation for the 2016-2017 Year of $1,000,000.00. We can do it let s make District 7300 proud. I am looking forward to seeing you at the District Assembly and, of course, the District Conference. In the meantime, Happy Memorial Day and let s get this summer in gear. Sue, Kelly, PDG District 7300 Foundation Chair 4
SAVE THE DATE June 3, 2017 District Governor Elect Ward Garner s District Assembly at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Green Tree. SAVE THE DATE June 5, 2017 Rotary Orientation #4 Ask the Experts Crowne Plaza Hotel Green Tree SAVE THE DATE June 10-14, 2017 Rotary International Convention Atlanta, GA SAVE THE DATE June 21-24, 2017 District Conference will be held at Seven Springs on June 21-24, 2017. Mark your calendar. Information and registration brochures were mailed to all members. SAVE THE DATE July 28, 2017 Rotary Night at the Races Meadows Race Track SAVE THE DATE July 31, 2017 District Golf Outing introducing Ward Garner, who will serve as District Governor 2017-2018. The event will take place at the Wildwood Country Club. The District requests that no other club events be planned for this date. SAVE THE DATE June 18-23 RYLA at La Roche College SAVE THE DATE October 19 Interact Conference
Learn at the DISTRICT ASSEMBLY on JUNE 3rd Social Media Game Plan for Your Rotary Club During the District Assembley on June 3rd Learn how the top social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn can not only enhance your Rotary club's reach but help you Join leaders, Exchange Ideas, and Take Action Faciliator: Felicia Mycyk (724) 264 5846 www.feliciamycyk.com 5
5 4 t h Annual M o o n Rotary Club C O R N R O AST T u e s d a y A u g u s t 1 5 t h, 2 0 1 7 At the Moon Park Rotary Shelter 5 :00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. All Are Welcome! D onation: $20.00 Children 12 and Under 1/2 Price L o t s o f Great Food!!! L o t s o f Ice Cold Drinks!!! For Advance Tickets or Information Contact: Jim Huntsman 412-264-6050 Bob Saveikis 412-787-1533 Joanne Lindner 412-264-2613 Bernie Baker 412-264-3945 Jim Kerr 412-7640 Andy Keppel 412-264-8072 Rex Woodward 412-848-5007 P r o c e e d s B enefit Local Charities 6
2 5 t h A n n u a l R i b & C h i c k e n F e s t & World Famous Llama Plop August 3, 2017 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Crafton Park Shelter Raffles Auctions Llamas Door Prizes Rib Dinner Donation-$20.00 (Baby Back Ribs) Chicken Dinner Donation-$18.00 Dinners include: Ear of corn, baked beans, coleslaw, hot dog, dessert & beverage. Take out available Llama Plop Tickets -$20.00 / 1 chance in 100 to win $1,000.00 Call for information and tickets: 412-922-8824 or 412-292-7109 Featuring Ribs & Chicken by: Roadside Ribs Catering 412-292-8156 7
5th Annual ROTARY DISTRICT 7300 LIVE NIGHT AT THE RACES Friday July 28, 2017 Seating Starts at 5:00 PM Buffet Food Served at 6:00 PM Cost $35.00 per Person Make checks payable to Dennis Piper All reservations are final and must be paid for rain or shine Arrive early if you can, 4:00-4:30 PM would be best. Parking is free, shuttles are available if you use outer lots. It will be an Adios race so plan accordingly. Our private room will be located downstairs. Family and friends are welcome. Food, Fun, Fellowship & Cash Bar, Races Start at 5:00 PM RSVP now! Deadline July 21. Dennis Piper, dennis@deptech.net, 412.292.7109 or 1 5 N o b l e A v e n u e, P i t t s b u r g h, P A 1 5 2 0 5 8
REGISTRATION GIFTS SKILL PRIZES RAFFLES AND DOOR PRIZES Tee Sign to Read: Contact Name (Company) THE ROTARY DISTRICT 7300 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING INTRODUCING DISTRICT GOVERNOR Linda Ward Ward Fischer Garner Garner Bruce Monday, July 31, 2017 EDGEWOOD WILDWOOD COUNTRY CLUB 100 2195 Churchill Sample Road ñ Allison Pittsburgh, Park, PA 15235 15101 ñ (412) 823-7300 486-1200 Light Lunch...11:30 AM Shotgun Start...1:00 PM Dinner, Awards and Surprises...5:30 PM All Inclusive Package - Only $150.00 Return Completed Form & Check to: Dan Kravetz 134 Elm Drive. Trafford, PA 15085 (412) 605-2337 Make Checks Payable to: ROTARY DISTRICT 7300 Payment due no later than JULY 3, 2017 $150.00 per golfer fee includes: Lunch, 18 Holes of Golf, Golf Cart & Dinner Address City State Zip Phone Email PRIZES PRIZES HOLE IN ONE PRIZE HOLE IN A CAR ONE SPONSORED $10,000 BY ROHRICH SILENT AUTO AUCTIONS GROUP SILENT AUCTIONS 50-50 50-50 Enclosed is a contribution of $40 for dinner only (if not golfing). Enclosed is a contribution of $600 for a foursome. Enclosed is a contribution of $150 for each single golfer. Enclosed is a contribution of $100 for a tee sponsorship. Enclosed is a contribution of $675 for a foursome and tee sponsorship. Rotary Club of I am registering as part of a foursome. The remaining members of my group are: I am registering as an individual. (Please match me with three other golfers.) 9
THE ROTARY DISTRICT 7300 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING INTRODUCING DISTRICT GOVERNOR Ward Garner Monday, July 31, 2017 WILDWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Attach Business Card or words printing on sign QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL Golf Hole Sponsorship $100.00 Make checks payable to: ROTARY DISTRICT 7300 Mail to: Dan Kravetz 134 Elm Drive Trafford, PA 15085 (412) 605-2337 gdkravetz@gmail.com COMPANY Contact Rotary Club of Credit Card # Exp. CVV. Name on Card Card Billing Address THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT DISTRICT 7300 10
Rotary District 7300 Newsletter 2016-2017 is published monthly on ClubRunner and is available to all members of Rotary Clubs within Rotary District 7300. Editor-in-Chief, Barbara E. Johnson (ADG--Pittsburgh) Intellectual Property Attorney, Barbara E. Johnson, Esq., bejohnsonesq@aol.com Calendar and Social Events Editor, Bonnie Pierce (President, Bethel Park) Safety Manager, South Hills Movers, Inc., bpierce@southhillsmovers.com District Photographer, Brian Schill (Upper St. Clair Bethel Park) Executive Director, Peters Township Chamber of Commerce, blschill@aol.com Features Editor, Tom Benic (Publicity Chair, Fox Chapel), Photographer, tom@benic.net Foundation Editor, Sue Kelly (PDG--Carnegie-Collier) Rotary District 7300 Foundation Chair, District Trainer, sue.kelly2011@yahoo.com 11
Profiles Editor, Karl Ohrman (Pittsburgh) President, Coordinated Financial Services, karlohrman@aol.com Puzzle Editor, Joyce Opfermann (Pittsburgh) President, The Window Shoppe, Inc., winshoppe@aol.com RI Editor, Walt Sickles (PDG Ambridge) Rotary District 7300 Treasurer, walt.rotarydg1314@yahoo.com. Training Editor, Sandy Grimes (Green Tree) Rotary District 7300 Trainer, Assistant Governor Support, and Owner Good Advertising Co., grimes.s@comcast.net Don't see your name listed here? Editorial Staff positions are still available we did not know you wished to be asked! Please contact Editor@rotarydistrict7300.org. Don't see your news item, photo or desired advertisement? Or did you spot any fact errors? It's not too late the next issue of the Rotary District 7300 Newsletter will be published in a few weeks, contact Editor@rotarydistrict7300 for submissions or corrections (editorial deadline the fifteenth of every month). 12