Sunrise Rotary Hotline: (614) 523-7777

This Week's Meeting ~ May 9, 2007
Program: Phil Sorentino - Business Humor
Greeter: Bill Golden
Invocation & Pledge: Stacey Stathulis
Personal Profile: Bill Golden

Next Week's Meeting ~ May 16, 2007
Program: Chris Bare - Sing Along
Greeter: Stacey Stathulis
Invocation & Pledge: Bill Golden

District Conference - This Week
By now everyone should have received information (either via regular mail or email from the Club) about the upcoming Rotary District  Conference to be held this week, May 10 ? May 13, at the Columbus Marriott North.  The conference is an enormous undertaking for the hosting Club (note that it is a four day event).  As our Club is responsible for hosting next year's District Conference (in 2008), we are encouraging all members to attend in order to get a better idea of what will be expected of us next year.  Anyone who is a chair or co-chair for the 2008 District Conference is required to attend this year's conference.

District Governor Elect Jim Flaherty has registered the following individuals for District Conference.  There is NO Charge to attend the sessions, however, you may NOT eat at any of the meals.  This is so you can see the event but their costs are in food.  You should check in when you attend to pick up a name badge.

Sue Castro
Bill McMurray
Tonya Hardgrove
Scott Marier
Roy Lawson
Jack Pietila
Jim Davis
Pat Knott
Mark Kelly
Mitch Potterf
Denny Berrier
Gene Hollins
Bruce Fowler

If anyone else from the club desires to attend with NO FOOD option, please contact Jim Flaherty at dg66902007@columbus.rr.com as soon as possible.

Youth Exchange - Host Families Needed
Our Rotary club will be sponsoring two inbound exchange students next school year.  They will be attending Westerville North High School.  There have been host families selected for the first part of the year which covers Sept-Dec, 31.  We are still in need of host families for approx 10 weeks (Jan - March 15) then (Mar-May).  Please take a look at their applications (Isabella Cunha -  and Laura Cataldi - ) and see what amazing students will be coming.  Host families do not have to Rotarians so if you have friends, neighbors that would be good host parents let us know.  Our club supports host families with time and financial assistance.  Please contact Walter Lundstrom or John Timmerman for more info.

Westerville Sunrise Rotary - Destroyers Night Out
When: Friday, 06/08/07
Where: In a private suite at Nationwide Arena.
Who: Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club members and spouses.
What:  Jim Davis has graciously offered us the chance to hang out and watch the Destroyers in a private suite.  Pizza, beer and pop will be provided.
How: Give Jason Seeley a check for $55.00 (per ticket).  Make checks payable to: Team Sports Entertainment and Media.  There are only 18 spaces available so make sure you will be able to attend before you sign up.

Rotary Shirts
The Sullivan Company is offering Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise polo shirts for $30 each.  These shirts have the Rotary wheel logo embroidered on the left chest and "Westerville Sunrise" on the sleeve.  Please see the attached () order form for more information.

Next Year's Committees
We are in the process of organizing the various committees for the new Rotary year beginning July 1st.
 
It will be a busy year for our Club. In addition to our normal activities our Club is responsible for running the District Conference in 2008.

Please look over the attached survey () to see where you would like to serve on the available committees.

If you have questions please talk to me or the Committee Chairman or any of the Board Members.

Please turn in your completed forms at one of our meetings or email me with your selections.   rhorbatt@insight.rr.com.

Thank you,

Bob Horbatt
President Elect
614-396-4280

Noon Club Golf Outing Information
The Rotary Club of Westerville (a.k.a., the Noon Club) will be holding their annual golf outing on Friday, May 25th, 2007 at Kyber Run Golf Course in Johnstown.  Please see the attached () registration form if you are interested.

Spring Elementary Leadership Summit
On Friday, May 18th, volunteers will be needed to assist in facilitating three sessions during the Elementary Leadership Summit.  This is a one-day summit for the student representatives, grades 3-5, from all Westerville elementary schools who attended the Fall 2006 summit.

Session facilitators are needed from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 2:45 p.m.  Volunteers will be in charge of working with up to 10 kids in grades 3-5.  Facilitators will receive training from 8:30 to 9:15 on the lesson they will be responsible for facilitating.  A clear, easy to follow lesson plan will be provided and volunteers will have an opportunity to practice the lesson prior to attendees arriving.  Sessions last 35 mintues each and the facilitator will repeat the session three times to three different groups of kids.  Lunch is provided at no charge for all facilitators.  Session topics focus on communication, team roles, and problem-solving/decision making.

If you would like to volunteer or need more information please contact Dr. Scott Ebbrecht at 797-7200 or ebbrechs@wcsoh.org.

New Member Application
We have updated our New Member Application.  The application can be found here () or by going the "Members" link above.  Please use this new application if you are proposing someone for membership.

Makeup Information
If you are looking for a makeup, a good resource is the District 6690 website at www.district6690.org.  This site has a list of all Clubs in our district with their meeting day, time, and location.

Sunrise Club Business
Proposed New Members
The following individuals are proposed for membership in the Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise.  If any member has any objections to the proposed new members, they should inform the Club Secretary, Pat Knott, in writing by Tuesday, May 15, 2007.

~ Brett Justice, Mt. Carmel Health System
~ Lee Peters, Cardinal Health

Sunrise Club Officers
President - Gene Hollins (ghollins@wileslaw.com)
President Elect - Bob Horbatt (rhorbatt@insight.rr.com)
Vice President - Larry Jenkins (ljenkin7@columbus.rr.com)
Past President - Jim Davis (jedavis@ohiohealth.com)
Secretary - Pat Knott (patk@groupeleven.com)
Treasurer - Heather Linch (hlinch@toukan.com)
Sergeant-at-Arms - Rick Rano (rick@rickrano.com)
 
Sunrise Board Members
Jeff Barstow (jeffbarstow@yahoo.com)
Marc Hogenbirk (mhogenbirk@ihainc.org)
Scott Hrabcak (scott@grouponerealty.com)
Rob Hunt (rhunt@brownvan.com)
Renee Kropat (renee@gallery202online.com)
Roy Lawson (rlawson@trimbleins.com)
 
Sunrise Foundation Officers
President - Sue Castro (suecga1@acninc.net)
Vice President - Kyle Stroh (kstroh@metzbailey.com)
Treasurer - Mitch Potterf (mpotterf@potterfcpa.com)
 
Sunrise Club Committees
Club Service - Board Member in Charge - Marc Hogenbirk
Program - Mike Fultz (mfultz@metzbailey.com)
Fellowship - Jason Seeley (jseeley@godasco.com)
Newsletter - Pat Knott (patk@groupeleven.com)
Front Table - Tim Bowers (tbowers@associated-ins.com) & Bob Larson (dvt41@aol.com)
District Conference - Bob Coco (bob@choiceprop.com)
2007 District Assembly - Larry Jenkins (ljenkin7@columbus.rr.com) & Denny Berrier (dberrier@insight.rr.com)
 
Club Growth - Board Member in Charge - Scott Hrabcak
Member Development - Roy Lawson (rlawson@trimbleins.com)
Public Relations - Emily Kreider (kreider_sales@wowway.com)
Historian - Art Covan (artandlynn@sbcglobal.net)
New Member Orientation - Jim Biven (c21re2date@aol.com)
Rotary Information - Jack Pietila (jpietila@otterbein.edu)
 
Community Service - Board Member in Charge - Jeff Barstow
Charitable Recipient - Doug Fosselman (dfosselm@columbus.rr.com)
Earth Day Project - Dave Wartel (dpwartel@yahoo.com)
Immunization Project - Troy Cochran (tcochtran@insourcelogistics.com)
Literacy - Don Denton (ddenton@ee.net)
 
Fund Raising - Board Member in Charge - Bob Horbatt
Golf Outing - Rick Rano (rick@rickrano.com)
Poinsettia Sale - Dave Johnson (davidljohnson@remax.net)
Wendy's Chili Open - Rich Mannino (rmannino@columbus.rr.com)
Pancake Breakfast - Jeff Barstow (jeffbarstow@yahoo.com)

International Service - Board Member in Charge - Larry Jenkins
Rotary Foundation - Glen Epting (gepting21@hotmail.com)
World Community Service Project - Gene Hollins (ghollins@wileslaw.com)
GSE Team - Craig Watterson (cwatterson@nbbj.com)
 
New Generations - Board Member in Charge - Renee Kropat
4-Way Speech Contest - Carlos Escalante (ceescalante@mtmail.biz)
Youth Encouragement ( I CAN ) - Dave Wartel (dpwartel@yahoo.com)
Interact - Denny Berrier (dberrier@insight.rr.com)
Youth Exchange - Walter Lundstrom (walterl@nomorephonetag.com)

Vocational Service - Board Member in Charge - Roy Lawson
 
Bulletin Editor - Pat Knott
Bulletin Distribution - Sponsored by Group Eleven Consulting - Pat Knott
Web site - http://www.westervillerotary.org  - Sponsored by Interactive Ink
Club Phone - (740) 549-5555 - Sponsored by No More Phone Tag - Walter Lundstrom
 
Please Send Articles to the Bulletin Editor.
Deadline for submissions is 6pm on Saturday for the next week's bulletin.
Pat Knott
5878 Hunter Place
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Work: (614) 827-9400 x70
Home: (614) 895-1538
email: patk@groupeleven.com