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THE ROTARY CLUB OF HUNT VALLEY WEEKLY UPDATE
Published by the Rotary Club of Hunt Valley
Meeting at Embassy Suites, Wednesdays 12 noon - First Wednesdays of the month, Happy Hour 5-7 pm Barrett’s Grill
President –
Lynne Cannon
President-Elect Steve Williams
Vice President Open
Secretary –
Jane MacMillan
Treasurer –
Tom Champion
Foundation
Chair- Eric
Collier
Director of
Community
Service –
Suzanne Amos
Director of Club
Administration Phil Lee
Director of
Membership
and Past
President –
Lori Trumble
Director of
Public Relations
Jane Daniel
Chair of 4-Way
Test – Matt May
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THIS WEEK’S VISITORS:
JANUARY 25, 2017
None today
COMING EVENTS:
February 1 -- Happy Hour, Barrett’s 5-7 PM
February 8 – Mike Ruby -- The County Chronicle and The Villager
February 15 – Raine Brandon, Just Kids Campaign
February 22 – Robin Stocksdale -- Gilchrist and Tanzania Hospice
David Keltz with Steve
March 1 – Happy Hour, Barrett’s 5-7 PM
March 8 – training for 4-Way Test judging
March 15 – Annual Meeting-- Nominations for 2017-2018 officers
March 22 – TBA (Julie)*
March 29 – High School oratorical finalists compete
April 5 – Happy Hour, Barrett’s 5-7 PM
April 12 – TBA (Irving)*
April 19 – No noon meeting! Awards Ceremony 5PM HHS--Be there!
*Member responsible for speaker on that date
THIS WEEK’S MEETING:
David Keltz, an Edgar Allan Poe impersonator, visited us today, and we were fascinated by his story. (see http://davidkeltz.com/)
From the Washington Examiner, 10/26/08: “Baltimore resident David Keltz first became spellbound by Edgar Allan Poe at age 13.
‘I was supposed to read Telltale Heart. I was so fascinated with it that even though the teacher was out of the room and kids were acting
up, I read it twice,’ the actor remembered. ‘The atmosphere of it affected me so much that that night when I was trying to go to sleep, I
kept imagining that my bedroom door was slowly opening.’
Fast forward to 1991, when Keltz gave his first performance as the macabre writer, on Halloween night beside Poe’s grave in Baltimore.
Since that day, Keltz has performed both nationally and internationally, informing audiences not only of Poe’s famous horror stories, but
of his lesser-known satirical essays, critical literary theory, and influence on modern genres.
‘I want to give a comprehensive view of him as a person and as a writer. I like for the audience to come to the theater and feel as if
they’ve gone back in time and actually been able to meet him. One of the comments I enjoy hearing the most is when people say, ‘You
completely transported me back in time.’ That’s what I like to do.’”
David Keltz gave his first performance as Edgar Allan Poe on Halloween night 1992 at Poe's grave. Over the years, he has performed on
stage and before the camera for audiences at home and abroad. Delighting all ages, he commands three hours of Poe's poems, short
stories, essays, literary criticism, letters, and reported conversations.
In addition to his career as an actor with stage, film, and television credits, David has had a variety of “survival Jobs” over the years. His
real love, of course, is acting. Great to meet you, David. Thanks for sharing your story with us. You surely gave us new insight into Poe as
a man as well as a writer.
You can see David Keltz perform The Raven at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm1O4rBt-hs
OF SPECIAL NOTE! IMPORTANT UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS:
The 4-Way Test competition begins soon. Your help in judging posters, essays, and
speeches is crucial. Judging at 4 high schools 3/9-3/16. Awards Ceremony 5PM 4/19 at HHS
Board meetings 2nd Mondays of the month Wegmans 5:30
Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and around the
globe. The 1.2 million Rotarians who make up more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in nearly
every country in the world share a dedication to the ideal of Service Above Self.
ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES:
Greg 1/3/06; Dieter 1/4/00; Phil 1/28/15
BIRTHDAYS:
Mary Ellen 1/15; Bill 1/19
If you have a referral for a speaker or topic, contact
Steve Williams at [email protected]
The Four Way Test of the Things We Think, Say and Do:
Is It The Truth?
Is It Fair To All Concerned?
Will It Build Good Will and Better Friendships?
Will It Be Beneficial to All Concerned?