On March 20 Erin Harrell , sponsored by Ron Gaydos, was installed as our newest member. She has come to Braddock (by way of Brooklyn, NY by way of Florida) as part of the Braddock Active Arts Initiative, which was formed to bring interest and new resources to the Braddock area on many fronts, including the arts and youth development.
Left Photo: Tom Michlovic, Mike Tobias, Idella Martin, Skip Gillis, and Tony Munson helped to install Erin.
Right: Deana Nell and Ron Gaydos with Erin Harrell
MEETING NOTES
April 3
Guests today were: Cindy Sakala, Assistant DG; and Brian Whitney, President-elect of Turtle Creek Rotary.
17 Rotarians were present. We missed our president who was with first man Dan getting some medical tests. We wish them our best.
Announcements:John L Sullivan said that the Community Food Bank wanted the names of our Rotary volunteers for this Saturday's Produce to People Distribution: Al Boss, Ron Gaydos, Cathy and Skip, John L, Erin Harrell all siad they'd be at the Blazing Bingo. Ron also said that some Interact Club members are also coming.
Ron reminds us of the Points of Interests--- April 6-13 and the April 9, Wed., 8 PM Tony Buba film being shown at the Elks Club. All are invited.
Assistant DG Cindy Sakala reminded us of the District 7300 Conference at Bedford Springs. Also that each club member is expected to contributed $100 / year to the Paul Harris Foundation. She also encouraged us to apply, via Jose Ravano, Monroeville Rotary, for Grant money for projects in our town.
Our own Skip Gillis, Assistant DG elect, gave a report of the PETS conference, March 14 & 15. This year the theme of RI is "MAKE DREAMS REAL!.
He exhorted us to live into that vision of the Braddock Rotary, founded in 1928.
This year's District Assembly will be Thursday, April 24 in Oakdale and is especially for incoming officers. Dinner will be provided at $15 pp. Ron said he hopes to attend.
Winner of the 50-50 of $15 was Rosemary Miles (again!)
March 27
Rose Miles announced the Wilmerding YMCA’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Woodland Hills High School on Saturday Apr 12 in honor of Healthy Kids Day.
Erin Harrell announced the Points of Interest art project/tour/exhibition April 6-13
The District conference is in May 15, 16, and 17 at Bedford Springs. John L Sullivan will be attending. Hopefully Dave Perla and/or Deana Nell can too. Others, especially incoming officers, are encouraged to go at least one day.
Produce to People is the first Saturday of April 5. Let's all help out...one of our regular hands on Braddock service to the community!
Member news---Tom Michlovic is off to Viet Nam with "Friends of DaNang" trip, and will return home on April 8.
Gus and Bonnie Gray are away, cruising along the coast of Mexico with stops along the way.
Ron Gaydos is away at a conference for a brownfields job training program that Heritage Health Foundation is starting in partnership with the US EPA and Carnegie Mellon University
Winner of the 50-50 of $12 was Rose Miles.
PRODUCE TO PEOPLE SATURDAY APRIL 5TH
Over 400 people were supplied with fresh food and a good morning smile by over 30 volunteers, including Al Boss, Skip and Cathy Gillis, Erin Harrell, Amy Starrett, John L. Sullivan, and Ron Gaydos. NEXT P2P will be Saturday May 3 at the Blazing Bingo (845 Talbot Avenue)
DISTRICT 7300 GSE TEAM LEADER NEEDED
By Jim Kunkleman, Incoming District Governor
I know your year has not started yet but I am asking for your help. As you know the outbound GSE team my year is going to Norway in September 2008. I am asking you to announce to your clubs that we are looking for a Rotarian leader and team members. As you know this is a four week trip with most expenses paid by Rotary International. Our committee chair is Ed Grimes. He can be reached at 412-921-1325 or E-Mail goodadv@comcast.net. Our goal is to have a team leader in place by Monday April 21,2008. Please give this your best shot. Thanks!
INBOUND GSE TEAM VISITS FROM MAY 10 TO JUNE 4
This year the GSE Team visiting the Pittsburgh area is coming from Venezuela.
They will be the area May 19 – 23rd, and hope to visit the Braddock Library and the Edgar Thomson Works.
April 3
Guests today were: Cindy Sakala, Assistant DG; and Brian Whitney, President-elect of Turtle Creek Rotary.
17 Rotarians were present. We missed our president who was with first man Dan getting some medical tests. We wish them our best.
Announcements:John L Sullivan said that the Community Food Bank wanted the names of our Rotary volunteers for this Saturday's Produce to People Distribution: Al Boss, Ron Gaydos, Cathy and Skip, John L, Erin Harrell all siad they'd be at the Blazing Bingo. Ron also said that some Interact Club members are also coming.
Ron reminds us of the Points of Interests--- April 6-13 and the April 9, Wed., 8 PM Tony Buba film being shown at the Elks Club. All are invited.
Assistant DG Cindy Sakala reminded us of the District 7300 Conference at Bedford Springs. Also that each club member is expected to contributed $100 / year to the Paul Harris Foundation. She also encouraged us to apply, via Jose Ravano, Monroeville Rotary, for Grant money for projects in our town.
Our own Skip Gillis, Assistant DG elect, gave a report of the PETS conference, March 14 & 15. This year the theme of RI is "MAKE DREAMS REAL!.
He exhorted us to live into that vision of the Braddock Rotary, founded in 1928.
This year's District Assembly will be Thursday, April 24 in Oakdale and is especially for incoming officers. Dinner will be provided at $15 pp. Ron said he hopes to attend.
Winner of the 50-50 of $15 was Rosemary Miles (again!)
March 27
Rose Miles announced the Wilmerding YMCA’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Woodland Hills High School on Saturday Apr 12 in honor of Healthy Kids Day.
Erin Harrell announced the Points of Interest art project/tour/exhibition April 6-13
The District conference is in May 15, 16, and 17 at Bedford Springs. John L Sullivan will be attending. Hopefully Dave Perla and/or Deana Nell can too. Others, especially incoming officers, are encouraged to go at least one day.
Produce to People is the first Saturday of April 5. Let's all help out...one of our regular hands on Braddock service to the community!
Member news---Tom Michlovic is off to Viet Nam with "Friends of DaNang" trip, and will return home on April 8.
Gus and Bonnie Gray are away, cruising along the coast of Mexico with stops along the way.
Ron Gaydos is away at a conference for a brownfields job training program that Heritage Health Foundation is starting in partnership with the US EPA and Carnegie Mellon University
Winner of the 50-50 of $12 was Rose Miles.
PRODUCE TO PEOPLE SATURDAY APRIL 5TH
Over 400 people were supplied with fresh food and a good morning smile by over 30 volunteers, including Al Boss, Skip and Cathy Gillis, Erin Harrell, Amy Starrett, John L. Sullivan, and Ron Gaydos. NEXT P2P will be Saturday May 3 at the Blazing Bingo (845 Talbot Avenue)
DISTRICT 7300 GSE TEAM LEADER NEEDED
By Jim Kunkleman, Incoming District Governor
I know your year has not started yet but I am asking for your help. As you know the outbound GSE team my year is going to Norway in September 2008. I am asking you to announce to your clubs that we are looking for a Rotarian leader and team members. As you know this is a four week trip with most expenses paid by Rotary International. Our committee chair is Ed Grimes. He can be reached at 412-921-1325 or E-Mail goodadv@comcast.net. Our goal is to have a team leader in place by Monday April 21,2008. Please give this your best shot. Thanks!
INBOUND GSE TEAM VISITS FROM MAY 10 TO JUNE 4
This year the GSE Team visiting the Pittsburgh area is coming from Venezuela.
They will be the area May 19 – 23rd, and hope to visit the Braddock Library and the Edgar Thomson Works.
MAMA Kitchen in Honduras
By Tom Nunnally, Forest Hills Rotary
Shoulder to Shoulder, Pittsburgh, is a group of volunteer UPMC doctors and their supporters (including the Forest Hills Rotary Club) who, with have established a clinic and nutritional program called MAMA Kitchen in the village of San Jose del Negrito in Honduras. The project seeks to address the village’s malnutrition and economic recovery in the wake of Hurricane Mitch several years ago. The project can be viewed at the website, http://www.shouldertoshoulderpgh.org/ or as a link on our http://www.purewaterforall.org/ web site.
FOREST HILLS ROTARY 2ND ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF ON APRIL 27TH
By Kevin Zhukas, Forest Hills Rotary Past President
To our Local Rotary Clubs:
The Forest Hills Rotary is holding its second annual chili cookoff on April 27th at the Westinghouse Recreational Lodge on the Greensburg Pike. Last year's cookoff was a big success and we're looking forward to continuing the tradition! Your Rotary support is appreciated. An advertising invoice is attached. More information is contained in pages 11 and 12 of the March District Newsletter. Look forward to seeing you there!
DISTRICT 7300 MIXER APRIL 22ND
By Denny Crawford, District Governor
Come One Come All… District 7300 Rotarians!
To the 2nd Annual Networking Mixer, being held at Sassy Maries (Formally the St. James Street Tavern on the North Side), on Tuesday, April 22nd from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
The event is sure to be a fun filled event with music, good food, and lively conversation. There will be a local musical artist, Jessica Lee, who has recently released a new CD “Bluebird Fly” and plays Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, and Soul.
With FREE Parking located at Sassy Maries and nearby surface lots there will be plenty of parking available for everyone. The event will cost $15.00 per person; this will cover the appetizers being served at the event.
This will be a great way for Rotarians from all over District 7300 to meet each other and socialize in an informal event. We look forward to seeing you there!
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 6-13 – “Points of Interest – art installations by international artists around the Braddock area – organized by Dana Bishop-Root and Erin Harrell. See http://www.braddockactivearts.org/ for more.
April 9 – Q-BOP (Steel Lore 4/9) – produced by Ron Gaydos – Tony Buba’s Ode to a steel town, the modern acoustic Band the NewLanders, and much more. See www.city-net.com/~rgaydos for more.
April 12 – YMCA 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 11am-4pm at WHHS, organized by Rose Miles
April 22 – Primary Election Day – District 7300 Mixer (see above, but vote first!)
May 5 – Produce to People
April 6-13 – “Points of Interest – art installations by international artists around the Braddock area – organized by Dana Bishop-Root and Erin Harrell. See http://www.braddockactivearts.org/ for more.
April 9 – Q-BOP (Steel Lore 4/9) – produced by Ron Gaydos – Tony Buba’s Ode to a steel town, the modern acoustic Band the NewLanders, and much more. See www.city-net.com/~rgaydos for more.
April 12 – YMCA 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 11am-4pm at WHHS, organized by Rose Miles
April 22 – Primary Election Day – District 7300 Mixer (see above, but vote first!)
May 5 – Produce to People
