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1 ROTARY NOTES A publication of the Club of Warren, Ohio Upcoming Speakers Club of Warren November 2 Tim Francisco City Club of the Mahoning Valley November 9 Gary Gutelius, Trumbull County Veterans Commissioner November 16 Foundation s Centennial Celebration November 23 TBA Warren Kiwanis Club will be joining us November 30 No Lunch Meeting Special Evening Event Being Planned More Information to Follow November 2, 2016 Member Assignments Greeters Please Arrive by 11:50 a.m. 11/9 Mark Senkowitz 11/16 Jerry Donohoe 11/23 Bob Jadloski Mobile Meals 11/11 Pat Miller and Dave Taylor 11/18 Dan Rowland and Cleo Royster 11/25 No Meal Deliveries Fellowship 11/9 Rob Berk 11/16 Dan Rowland 11/23 Dave Smith 11/30 Scott Lewis Invocation 11/2 Frank Bodor 11/9 Janet Schweitzer 11/16 Diane Sauer

2 Weekly News and Announcements Motto Above Self 4-Way Test Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendship? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Avenues of Club Vocational Community International Youth Hello Rotarians and Friends! Happy November! I hope all of you are enjoying the beautiful weather because it won t be long when we will be complaining about the snow and cold. Rick Peduzzi handled Fellowship this week and shared some facts and figures about World Series Game 7s. Based on historical data, if the Cub s were to win then the Democratic candidate would be elected President. Let s see how accurate this is on Tuesday. Denise May said that her husband, Phil, is doing great after heart surgery and that they both appreciated our expressions of concern. Our Guests and Visiting Rotarians were: Heather Sahli from the Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Visiting Rotarian Mary Williams from the Cortland Club. Dictionary Project Dictionaries were labeled today and we should know the distribution schedule soon. As soon as it has been confirmed, an announcement will be made. RI International Convention As you know, next year our club will be celebrating its 100 th anniversary. Julia Wetstein would love to have a booth at the Convention in the House of Friendship to let our closest 35,000+ friends know what we have accomplished in our first 100 years. The Convention will be held from June 10 to 14, Expect to hear more about the upcoming convention in Atlanta, GA as the year goes by. Hospitality Suite at the District Conference President Julia announced that Warren would be hosting the Hospitality Suite at the District Conference next April. A committee has been identified and will be working on plans. More information will come as the year progresses. Please mark your calendars that the Conference will take place at Avalon Inn on April 7 and 8, There will also be Golf Outing held to benefit the Women Veteran s Golf Program. Special Veterans Day Program Please plan to attend the meeting on November 9 th as we will be honoring all veterans.

3 Code of Conduct As a Rotarian, I will: Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect. Use my professional skills through to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people s quality of life in my community and the world. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on or other Rotarians. Special Foundation Event The International Foundation and the club of Warren, Ohio Invite you to a social and reception For a special Donor Presentation Wednesday, November 30, :00 8:00 p.m. At the Peter Allen Inn 8581 Williamsfield-Kinsman Road Kinsman, Ohio $10 per person includes heavy hors d oeuvres. There will also be a cash bar. Rotarian Rob Berk Will be receiving a major donor recognition From International RSVP to Julia Wetstein, President At (ext. 110) There will NOT be a regular meeting on this date. City Club of the Mahoning Valley Tim Francisco from the City Club of the Mahoning Valley was our guest speaker today. Tim is an Professor at YSU and hosts a weekly radio show on WYSU. The City Club of The Mahoning Valley is inspired by and founded upon the principles of free speech and civic discourse, and the belief in the power of informed conversation to spark change in

4 Areas of Focus Promoting peace Fighting disease Providing clean water Saving mothers and children Supporting education Growing local economies Club Officers President Julia Wetstein President Elect Andy Bednar Vice President Roxy Vaughn Secretary- Treasurer Cheryl Oblinger Past President Mike Bollas Board Members Venita Collins Tony Iannucci Cleo Royster Paul Pal Teri Surin Kim Straniak Nick Verina The Mahoning Valley, the region, and the state. The local organization subscribes to the mission of its parent organization, the City Club of Cleveland, founded more than 100 years ago as a vibrant, dynamic, and diverse Forum for citizens and thought leaders invested in understanding and discussing the issues and ideas that shape the region, nation, and the world. In a world of hyper-partisanship, the City Club is a beacon for reason, free speech and a vital and vigorous exchange of ideas. Our Mission is to inform, connect, and motivate citizens to take action on issues relevant to our region and beyond. Our Vision is that the City Club is a national model of civic engagement. The City Club is about conversation that sparks connections, and connections that spark action. On September 21, 2016, The City Club of the Mahoning Valley held its inaugural event at Stambaugh Auditorium with a panel discussion on the state of economic development in the Mahoning Valley. Panelists included: Capri Cafaro, Ohio State Senator, 32nd District Tom Humphries, President & CEO, Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber Jim Tressel, President, Youngstown State University Jay Williams, US. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development The event was extremely well received with more than 300 people in attendance. The next event being planned by City Club is focused on this year s election results and their effect on the Mahoning Valley. It is scheduled for November 14 th, 5:30 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium. Tickets are $30 per person. They can be purchased from the Box Office at Stambaugh Auditorium ( ) no later than November 9 th. We thank Tim for joining us and for sharing information on City Club. We look forward to learning more about future events and wish him much success with the event on the 14 th.

5 Triple Jackpot Club Foundation Board President Chris Shape Vice President George Thompson Secretary- Treasurer Cheryl Oblinger Julia Wetstein Roxy Vaughn Diane Sauer Cindy Matheson Contact Us Club of Warren P. O. Box 68 Warren, OH The Grand Jackpot this week was: $700 Our Daily Jackpot Winner was: Judy Masaki Happy Bucks Judy Masaki For winning the daily jackpot. Julia Wetstein For our speaker and for WYSU. Chris Shape A happy buck from his wife, Shari, for Tim, for the Indians, for his Steelers. Dominic Mararri For just returning from vacation in the Dominican Republic. Venita Collins She is still looking for someone to donate the use of a Christmas tree. Please contact her if you have one she can borrow. Our Website warrenrotary.org If you have suggestions or comments regarding our newsletter, or would like to become a sponsor, please contact Cheryl Oblinger.