We meet every Monday at noon at the Acacia Club.  (The Scottish Rite Building, 348 Market Street)

                             Rotary International District 7370 

                        The Rotary Club Of Williamsport, Pennsylvania

                        Rotary Club  No. 5331   -   Organized in 1914   -   Chartered July 1, 1915    

                                             

 

       "Rotary Shares"

 

 

For More Information Contact:
Rotary Club of Williamsport
P.O. Box 1271   Williamsport,    Pennsylvania

17703-1271

or

email

aemig@jvbrown.edu

 


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