Leonardtown Rotary
Monthly Newsletter – Dec. 2015 / Jan 2016
Wishing a warm Rotary welcome
to our new members!
On December 17th we welcomed Bill Battaglia as a new member, and Michael and Lisa Blackwell officially transferred their memberships from the Dublin AM Rotary Club, Dublin, Ohio. Our 7620 District Governor, Ken Solow, inducted Carol Coppenbarger, Sandra Currie, and Chris Jubinski on November 19th. Speaker Highlight: Nov Week 1
November 5th, 2015 Ann Bennett -­‐ Volunteer Coordinator, Cathy Askey, and Christine Senese, CFO -­‐
Cedar Lane Senior Living Community The first speaker is a recent St. Mary’s College graduate working with Volunteer Maryland. Her
goal is to create job descriptions for the various volunteer needs for Cedar Lane residents. Cathy
Askey and Christine Senese updated the club on current capital improvements to the facility,
specifically reconfiguring several studio apartments into full size apartments. The studio
apartments have been vacant for several years and the renovation will make them more
attractive to potential residents. In response to a question about additional parking, club
members were told that the current site is built out, but that the Cedar Lane Board of Directors
has a subcommittee researching possible land acquisition. Finally club members, especially those
with business expertise, were encouraged to consider joining the board of directors.
Rotary Spotlight On…
Teacher Appreciation Dinner
2015
Club Member Spotlight
Lynn Fitrell
On November 17th, the Rotary Clubs of Lexington Park and Leonardtown honored and recognized the Outstanding Teachers of our county for 2015. This annual event provides Rotary club members, community leaders, school administration, and family members an opportunity to express their appreciation and congratulate our teachers for their selfless service to their students and overall support for the education of our young people. Rotary has played an active role in supporting our community through volunteer work, donation funds to non-­‐profit organizations, and in support of education. To support education, the Lexington Park Rotary Club offers a Marco Polo Travel Award to teachers for overseas travel, the Leonardtown Rotary offers a teacher scholarship to further their continuing education, together the Rotary Clubs give a Teacher of the Year Award of $1,000 at the annual Teacher Appreciation Dinner and both clubs collaborate to give each 3rd grader in the county a dictionary every year.
Rotary understands and recognizes the importance of highly qualified teachers that teach classroom content, as well as, important lifetime skills. Unfortunately, teachers are not compensated well for the important work they do, but positive reinforcement and recognition can impact on the retention of good teachers. Keeping good teachers helps all students and increases their success. A high school diploma makes a substantial difference in a person’s earning power over their lifetime. Anything that we do that will enhance education will decrease that person’s need for charity in the future. 2
Lynn’s marriage to Stuart Fitrell, a
career officer in the United States
Navy (whom she met in high
school), took her all over the United
States and into Europe. It was
during this time she began her
volunteer service. While stationed at
Lemoore NAS, Lynn took the
American Red Cross Class and
continued volunteering at the
Edwards AFB OB/GYN Clinic on
base.
The Fitrell family transferred to
NAS Patuxent River in 1978. It was
then that Lynn decided she would
continue her education at the
University of Maryland where she
majored in Government and Politics
and Women’s Studies.
Lynn became the first Director of
the first Women’s Center in St.
Mary’s County – a position she held
a second time many years later.
Simultaneously, she was working
internships and then full time jobs in
Annapolis, including eight years as
Executive Assistant to the Governor,
the Governor’s Legislative office
and Program Director for the
Governor’s Office on
Volunteerism. One of her
proudest achievements was
overseeing the building of the
Maryland Monument to the
Veterans of World War II. Her
work at the state level continued
for 18 years. Lynn has three
grown children and is an avid
runner.
Perhaps you could check in at
Sotterly, where she is a member of
the Board of Trustees, chair of the
Collections Committee and
spontaneous volunteer at events.
History has taught us, “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day; teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime”. What more important work than to educate our children? So, let’s thank and recognize the great teachers in our public and non-­‐public schools. Thank you, Committee Members: Linda Lymas, Mary Joy Hurlburt, Barbara Ives, Zora Siemasko, Cathy Askey, Teresa Jones Award Winners Edward Szymkowiak
SMR – Archdiocese Veteran Teacher
Andrew Smouse
SMR – Xaverian Brother T.J. Ryken Award
Jennifer Collier
ST John’s – Archdiocese Golden Apple Award
Elizabeth Wathen
St. Michael’s – Archdiocese Golden Apple Award
Colby Gehrig
Ches Charter – SMECO Outstanding Mathematics
Christine Stachelczyk
Lette Dent – SMECO Outstanding Mathematics
Michael Denny
Leonardtown – Wash Post – Agnes Meyer Award
Michael Gallo
Margaret Brent – SMECO Outstanding Science
Guy Barbato
Leonardtown – SMECO Outstanding Science
Charle Skinner
GMHS – Lexington Park Rotary – Marko Polo
Dr. Wauchilue Adams
Green Holly – Wash Post – Leadership Award
Saba Szczyglowski
Evergreen – SMCPS Teacher of the Year
Speaker Highlight: Nov Week 2
November 12th, 2015 Karen Carloni – Executive Director, Southern Maryland Community Network Karen spoke with our club about the Southern Maryland Community Network. The network’s mission is to form a partnership between people with mental health needs and their community to foster understanding, empowerment, integration and enhanced quality of life.
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Rotary Minutes
December: Disease Prevention and
Treatment Month
Why is Rotary so involved in the world’s problem?
We can readily understand why Rotary adopted a mission of eradicating Polio. It affected
millions here in the USA. It scared all parents as a curse on their children and themselves at any
age.
Our growth into the world scene came through our involvement with the United Nations.
Rotary’s relationship with the United Nations dates back to 1945 when some 49 Rotary members
acted as delegates, advisors and consultants at the United Nations Charter Conference.
Today, Rotary holds the highest consultative status possible with the United Nations as a nongovernmental organization. Rotary and the United Nations have a long history of working
together and sharing similar visions for a more peaceful world. In 1942, Rotary clubs from 21
nations organized a conference in London to develop a vision for advancing education, science,
and culture after World War II. That event was a precursor to UNESCO. In 1945, 49 Rotarians
went to San Francisco to help draft the UN Charter. Rotary and the UN have been close partners
ever since, a relationship that’s apparent through PolioPlus and work with UN agencies.
“The invitation to Rotary International to participate in the United Nations Conference as
consultant to the United States delegation was a recognition of the practical part Rotary’s
members have played and will continue to play in the development of understanding among
nations. The representatives of Rotary were needed at San Francisco and made a considerable
contribution particularly to the framing of provisions for the Economic and Social Council.
Rotary continues to hold the highest consultative status offered to a NGO by the UN’s Economic
and Social Council. Rotary maintains and furthers its relationship with a number of UN bodies,
programs, commissions, and agencies through its representative network of RI representatives to
the United Nations and other organizations.
UN International Days of note
4 February - World Cancer Day
24 March - World Tuberculosis Day [WHO] (WMO/EC-XII/Res.)6
7 April - World Health Day [WHO] (WHA/A.2/Res.35)
24 - 30 April- World Immunization Week [WHO]
25 April - World Malaria Day [WHO]
31 May- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO] (Resolution 42.19 of the 42nd session of WHO)
28 July -World Hepatitis Day [WHO]
10 October - World Mental Health Day [WHO]
Article provided by Chris Perlick.
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Rotary Minutes
January: Vocational Service Month
What’s the story behind Rotary’s “Classification” principle?
Virtually all membership in Rotary has been based upon a "classification." Basically a
classification describes the distinct and recognized business or professional service, which the
Rotarian renders to society.
The principle of Rotary classification is somewhat more specific and precise. In determining the
classification of a Rotarian it is necessary to look at the "principal or recognized business or
professional activity of the firm, company or institution" with which an active member is
connected or "that which covers his principal and recognized business or professional activity." It
should be clearly understood that classifications are determined by activities or services to society
rather than by the position held by a particular individual. In other words, if a person is the
president of a bank, he or she is not classified as "bank president" but under the classification
"banking."
It is the principal and recognized activity of a business or professional establishment or the
individual's principal and recognized business or professional activity that determines the
classification to be established and loaned to a qualified person. For example, the permanently
employed electrical engineer, insurance adjuster, or business manager of a railroad company,
mining company, manufacturing concern, hospital, clinic, etc., may be considered for
membership as a representative of the particular work he or she may be doing personally or as a
representative of the firm, company, or institution for which the professional service is being
done.
The classification principle also permits business and industries to be separated into distinct
functions such as manufacturing, distributing, retailing and servicing. Classifications may also be
specified as distinct and independent divisions of a large corporation or university within the
club's territory, such as a school of business or a school of engineering.
Though the classification principle is not as dominant as it once was it is still important that
Rotarians recognize it as a representation of the industry or service they take represent. Rotary
clubs should represents a cross section of the business and professional service of the community.
Article provided by Chris Perlick.
Speaker Highlight: Nov Week 3
November 19th, 2015 7620 District Governor, Ken Solow We received a visit from our District Governor, Ken Solow! Ken praised
the work of some of our members; Steve King, Cathy Askey, and Chris
Perlick. He also spoke about his vision and new developments in the
district, including the 2016 District Conference (Baltimore) and the 2016
International Conference (Korea).
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Rotary Club of Leonardtown Leadership:
Officers
Contact Information:
President – Stuart Garlington
[email protected]
President Elect – Barbara Thompson
[email protected]
Vice President – Brad Reeves
[email protected]
Secretary – Carolyn Egrie
[email protected]
Treasurer – Anne Forrest
[email protected]
Past President – Dave Elberti
[email protected]
A Special Thank you
Thank you to the Chopticon High School Chorus and the Leonardtown High School Chorus for visiting the club with holiday cheer on December 10th and 17th! Speaker Highlight: Dec Week 1
December 3rd, 2015 Kelley Russo -­‐ Volunteer Coordinator -­‐ Greenwell Foundation. Kelly recapped several programs offered at Greenwell including therapeutic
riding, Vets helping Vets and Camp Greenwell, a summer camp that served
500 families from throughout the community. She emphasized the need for
volunteers for special events and construction projects, for example the
music wall, water wall and natural play-scapes.
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Speaker: Esther Vanderwal
Director of Maternal, Child, and
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Town Council
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Patuxent Naval Air Museum
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Speaker: Bill Scarafia
Executive Director of the St. Mary’s
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Pre-PETS
Mid-Year President’s
Discussion (Bowie, MD)
February Speaker Coordinator: Brad Reeves
EVENTS
Upcoming Event: Happy New Year!
December 2015 Speakers
Brought to you by:
Ray Dodson
Speakers for February:
To Be Determined.
Melwood and Rotary District 7620 recently partnered to establish a national vehicle donation
program. Beginning in July, Melwood will manage Rotary 7620's program from our call center in
Waldorf. We will also provide our management services to the more than 60 clubs under the Rotary
umbrella. Melwood has s provided this service for a number of charities including Susan G. Komen
for the Cure and Meals on Wheels Association of America, to name but a few.
For over 12 years, Melwood has operated one of the most successful car donation programs on the East
Coast, processing over 200,000 vehicle donations. Today, we offer management services to a number of
charities including Susan G. Komen for the Cure and its 85 affiliates, 128 programs under the Meals on
Wheels Association of America umbrella, more than 225 national chapters of The Arc of the United States,
United Cerebral Palsy and it’s over 100 affiliates and National American Business Clubs, AMBUCS with over
130 chapters. We continue to expand this service in support of the people with differing abilities that we serve.
More cash = More mission!