Salem Rotary - The Spoke - Archive (Sep 30, 2008)

Rich Eisner had a heart shaped chocolate truffle for dersert this week. He was going to use his hands to eat it, Juli recommended a knife and fork - it was for the best.
It was a big weekend at the Cobb household, 8 month year old Jack began to crawl and pulling himself up on everything – we don’t get out much.
Rob Lutts attended a wedding in Florida.
Rich Eisner and his wife paired in a gold tournament and came in dead last, their neighbors were in the tournament as well – the took home 1^st place.
Brenda Smith reiterated her commitment as the new SPOKE editor!
Tim Clarke participated in a marathon recently.
Liz Bradt was in a marathon recently and announced that she was very satisfied that she finished – Great Job Liz!
Kathy Strout asked that the club take a look at the Habitat for Humanity flyers that were on the table.

Program for the September 30th Meeting:

Dr. Helena Judith Sturnick

Dr. Helena Judith Sturnick, a visionary leader with strengths in fundraising and campus expansion, was appointed President of Montserrat College of Art in June, 2007. A seasoned college president, she has led The Union Institute and University in Cinncinnati, OH; Vermont College, Montperlier, VT; Keene State College, NH; and the University of Maine at Farmington. She has also served as Vice President and Director of the Office of Women in Higher Education and the American Council on Education, both in Washington, DC. She previously serve as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Southwest State University, MC. And as Interim Provost at Paul Smith’s College, NY.

She has chaired numerous national and regional task forces and committees and is the recipient of honorary doctorates and several awards for her leadership and for her work with women, minorities and global leadership issues.

Her accomplishments include expansion of Vermont College’s campus and merger with the Union Institute to for the Union Institute and University, and the initiation of the university’s first national strategic planning process. She also raised more than $50 million for the construction of the five new buildings and other major campus renovations at Keene State College.

Dr. Sturnick holds a BA in English and History from the University of North Dakota, an MA in English from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and her PhD in English from Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. She is an accomplished pianist and draw in pastels.

Your New SPOKE EDITOR Brenda Smith!!!

And now a few announcements....

President David Wescott reminded Rotarians to update their email addresses and cell phone numbers for Jim Robinson.
Sgt. At Arms Viktoria will have the “Pillowcase for Eradicating Polio” at each weekly meeting. Please drop any change or bills you can in the case to support this effort.
Bob Conley has a few remaining Rotary Golf Tournament shirts for purchase. All are green in color with the Rotary emblem on the sleeve, 100% cotton, available for $10.00 each. Sizes that remain are Large or Medium. Please call Bob at his office if you are interested in purchasing one – 978.744.1760
If anyone is interested in being the District Governor in 2011 or 2012, please see David. David attended the recent Rotary district meeting, where he really enjoyed Jeff Kataret’s remarks. In short, his presentation was a play on certain kinds of ads that now flood radio and tv. Rotary was described as the best medicine to fulfill a person’s “urge to serve.” If someone suffers from a fellowship deficiency or an unfulfilled urge to give back to the community, doctors now prescribe ROTARY.

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

10/7 Ted Warrren, Carbon Kayaks

10/14 Nelson Benton, Salem News

10/21 Tom Driscoll, Essex Cpunty Clerk of Courts

10/28 Dave Gendall, Friends Forever

Quote of the Week:

“We are at once the beneficiaries and the victims of our great technology. What man makes remakes man.”

-James Feibleman

Stumpers

This week's stumper:

What is the best way to get to the 2009 RI conference from the United States?

Last week's stumper:

Where is the Rotary International 2009 Convention being held and what are the dates it is being held?

Answer to last week's stumper:The 2009 RI Convention will be in Birmingham, England, 21-24 June.

Happy Birthday to: Jane Strigwolt

Please email all announcements to be added to the Spoke and/or feedback to salem_rotary@yahoo.com by Noon on Wednesday. Also, feel free to contact any of the committee members listed below.

Committee Chair: Brenda Smith

Editors: Brenda Smith

Photos: John Quinn (Jay Cue), Trip Mason and File

Graphics and Photo Editing: Rich Eisner

Members: Denise Flynn, Jim Haskell and Sandy Heaphy