Newsmakers
Lonnie Gamble
... after a presentation on CAPPA and the CAPPA Showcase,
receives
the Non-Rotarian of the Year Award from
immediate
past president, Nick Vitterite
Lester Loner

... speaks on behalf of Special Olympics,
then receives a donation from club president,
Janice Trapp on behalf of the Rotary Club of Williamsport
Tony Perrotta
... fellow Rotarian, speaks on behalf
of
the Children's Development Center
Marie Harris

... speaks on behalf o=f the Mentoring Matters program
Katie
Bell
... speaks on behalf of KIZ, the Keystone Innovation Zone
David Daverio, DMD

... tells of the dangers of Lyme Disease and preventative measures
Lorena Beniquez
... tells of activities of the City of Williamsport
Community Development and Public Relations
Melodie Russell

... speaks to the many youth opportunities afforded through The Center
David Stone
... of SCORE tells of resources
available in the area to small businesses
Morris Webb

...tells of the good works performed
by
the Shepherd of the Streets
Pam Gass
... of Leadership Lycoming talks about
the leadership opportunities afforded
participants
Dave
Fagerstrom 
... speaks of the exciting new East Lycoming location for the YMCA
Mike Barclay
.... President of Kiwanis, offers his vision
for area service club cooperation and
coordination
Jeff Klein

... discusses plans and aspirations for the West Branch School
Dr. Nicholas Bower
... speaks about Physicians for Humanity
Dennis Yablonsky

...Sec.,
Dept. of Community & Economic Development,
holds Economic forum at Williamsport Rotary
Barbara Horn
Brian Wingard
...enthusiastically tell us about the good work done by the
Central Susquehanna Gift of Life Coalition
Damon Anderson
... tells about Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Rosann Pelleschi

...talks about United Way Networking Programs
Dr. Bruce Elliott, WAHS Principal,
... discusses his vision for the high school
JIm Kyle, Acting Supervisor,

... discusses role and responsibility of local FBI
office
Dr. Carol Watson
...shares information and inspiration about
the WAHS student internship program
Jessica Abernathy

...enthusiastically shares her vision
for the Williamsport Main Street program
Jim Bryden, Scotish Rite Secretary,
...provides insights into the history of the building
in which we meet and dine
Dictionary Project 2006

...Vince, Sue, and Dave deliver the goods to
one of many local 3rd grade classes
Rt. 220 clean-up
... our very own motley crew poses
upon completion of a job well done
Lonnie Gamble,

... Executive Director of Cappa talks about
programs benefiting youth in low
to moderate income neighborhoods
Dave Fagerstrom
... CEO of River Valley Regional YMCA
discusses coalition of area WMCAs as well
as plans for new East Lycoming facility
Lou Hunsinger, Jr

... shares the history and future
of baseball in Williamsport
Michael Pilato
...shares his thoughts on Inspiration Lycoming
just before leading a walking tour to the site
Dr. Kathleen Kelly

...incoming Superintendents of WASD
shares her vision of building upon
the successes of her predacessor
Dr. Pat Lowery
... outgoing Superintendent of WASD shares
parting thoughts and focuses on accomplishments
Rotary Pledge

.. to J.V.Brown Library expansion with Children's
Learning Center.
Janice Trapp accepts pledge from Rotary Club of
Williamsport
President Vince Matteo and Treasurer Tom Burkholder
District 83 Candidate Forum
Rick Mirabito
Steve Cappelli

2006-2007 Officers and Board
... are sworn in by District Governor, Noreen O'Boyle.
Left to right are Tom Burkholder (Treasurer), Alan Demel
(Director), Bill Castle (Secretary), Rick Coulter
(Director),
Tim Ludgate (outgoing President), Marie Harris (Director),
Dawn Linn (Director), and Nick Vitterite (1st VP). Not
pictured
she was at a Librarian's convention are Janice "just
think,
hundreds of middle-aged women in glasses with their
hair
in a bun--- and no men" Trapp (2nd.VP) and
newly elected president,
Vince Matteo, who is presumably already in an undisclosed
location
Vince Matteo

... is sworn in as president for 2006-2007.
Third time's a charm!
Tim Ludgate
... outgoing president breaths a sigh
of relief and shares some final thoughts
Charlie Heaps

... does the honors in presenting Paul Harris Awards
Noreen O'Boyle
... newly installed District Governor
Rotarian and Non-Rotarians of the Year

... Dawn Linn, along with Caryn and Skip Powers
Caryn and Skip Powers
... receive the Non-Rotarian of the Year Award.
Caryn gets a bonus from Bill Castle, while Tim Ludgate
looks on
Carl Heller

... PA Clean Sweep candidate for the 83rd district
talks about the need for reform in Harrisburg
John Corcoran
.... a noted author, addresses audience during Junior
Rotarian Day
Dr. James Douthat

... President of Lycoming College, tells of
challenges facing traditional higher education
Dr. Bill Martin
... Senior Vice President of Pennsylvania College of
Technology,
shares information about new programs and projects at Penn
College
Dr. Pat Lowery

... Superintendent of the Williamsport Areas School
District,
discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the WASD
Jenny Hoover
... discusses the important work
of
Habitat for Humanity
Joy Hanner

... American Red Cross, Executive Director,
speaks enthusiastically about
the American Red Cross
Mary
Wolf
... City of Williamsport Mayor,
discussing her vision for the city
Janice Trapp

...talking about the role within the Williamsport
community over the years and the soon to be
Children's Wing at the J.V. Brown Library
Rick Coulter
... "orchestrating" up-coming community event
Rob Heverly

...Wegman’s Pharmacist provides
update on the new Medicare program
Rebecca Burke
...the Lycoming County Commissioner presents alternative
scenarios for property tax reduction
Dinner of Champions funds recipients

...pose with (left to right) Tim Ludgate, President of the
Rotary Clu
of Williamsport; Dr. Tim Pagana, Director of Kathryn
Candor Lundy Breast Health Center;
Ms. Sonia Kinney, Special Olympics Athlete comp[eting in
cross-country running and skiing;
Lester Loner, Coach and Director of Special Olympics of
Williamsport;
Alan Demel, Chairman of the Rotary Club Dinner of
Champions
David Frey
...Marketing and Projects Director for the
Williamsport Regional Airport presents brief history as
prelude to a consideration of the airport's future
2005 RotaryBalloonFest

...the sunshine is only in the faces
Rotary Cruisers
...District 7370 cruisin' on the Hiawatha
Daniela Rincon

...our exchange student from Venezuela provides
club members with insights and photos of her native
land
Jason
Schwartz and John Lucas
...newly installed members pause for photo
District Governor Alex Rauch

...discusses issues and challenges facing District 7370
Elias
Janetis
....presenting his vocational speech on Medic-Alert
Davie Jane Gilmour

...President of Pennsylvania College of Technology
discusses
roles, responsibilities, and possibilities within
our community

Lucy and Bruce Henry
...prove that Burns and Allen are still an act
as they entertain on their homemade dulcimers
District Governor poses with

2005-2006 Williamsport Rotary Board of Directors
...from left to right: Nate Sanders, Tim Ludgate (Pres.),
Vince Matteo (1st VP),
Tom Burkholder (Treasurer--he's the tall one),D.G. Alex
Rauch,Bill Castle (Sec.),
Nick Vitterite (2nd VP), and Rick Coulter. Not
pictured - Alan Demel
Tim Ludgate
...our new President opens the
first meeting of his new administration
Jason Fink

...Executive Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce
and Executive Director of the Lycoming Count Visitors
Bureau discusses upcoming Little League parade
Changing of the guard
...past Club President, Bobbie Sanders and
new Club
President, Tim Ludgate, share the joys
of leadership during the Installation Dinner at the Genetti Hotel
A new Rotary year

...new District Governor
District Governor Alex Rauch presents
new club banner to new club President Tim Ludgate
Marie Harris
...discussing Salvation Army programs that help the
community
Ellen Auchter

...of Penn College, presenting information
on the Penn College/Penn State
nanotechnology connection
Karen Teichman
... outgoing District Governor in one of her last official
acts
addresses the crowd at the Installation Dinner for the new
Williamsport Board of Directors
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