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Thursday, May 21, 2015

VOCATIONAL FELLOWSHIP DAY

No Meeting at the Hotel!

We will be meeting at these host locations on Thursday:
Rumpke Recycling Center (Architects Plus)
MSU Boys & Girls Club of Covington (Boys & Girls Clubs of G.C.)
Macy's Credit and Customer Services
Taft Information Technology High School
Smith Beers Yunker
The Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

Reservations were required in advance! Emails were sent out yesterday, to confirmed attendees.

This Week's Birthdays:
May 19 - Dean Gaudin dgaudin@cinci.rr.com
May 20 - Kent Lutz kent.lutz@uc.edu
May 23 - Kelly Mahan kellymahan23@gmail.com
May 23 - Matt Pearce matt.pearce@use.salvationarmy.org

May 23 - Pat Tribbe
May 24 - Jack Berger bergerfamily@fuse.net
May 24 - Sherrie Mathis smathis@cinci.rr.com
May 24 - Tom Ruthman

2015 Member Anniversaries (with 5 year increments):
MAY:
Debora Caley - 10 Years!
Bren Ryan - 10 Years!
John Pepper - 15 Years!
Beverly Good - 20 Years!
Cathy Matchinga - 25 Years!
Brian Miller - 25 years!
Deborah Schultz - 25 Years!

Hands-On-Service ~ Ronald McDonald House
On Monday, June 8, 2015, we will be serving the families at dinner time at the Ronald McDonald House. We need volunteers starting at 4:00 p.m., with later shifts also available. We will be serving grilled BBQ chicken, roasted potatoes, baked beans, fresh salad, and fruit salad. To volunteer, please contact Mary Beth Poulimenos at mbpoulimenos@yahoo.com.

Believe 2 Achieve 2015
Our signature fundraiser, Believe 2 Achieve, in support of our own Camp Allyn/Stepping Stones, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, and Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati is coming up fast on June 20, 2015. It once again promises to be an exciting and fun-filled evening hosted again this year by Dean Gregory and his outstanding team at The Montgomery Inn Boathouse from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Dave Lapham and Brad Johansen will team up again as our emcees and they will be joined by our special guest Teddy Kremer of Cincinnati Reds batboy fame! You don't want to miss this special evening and the opportunity to support the children and families we serve in Rotary. Please seriously consider supporting this event by purchasing tickets at $125.00 each or taking a table and inviting your friends and relatives to join you at a table of ten for $1,000.00. All tickets include a full dinner and open bar. Last year this event sold out and Rotary members had to be wait-listed for tickets so DO NOT DELAY, call today!

It's easy to sign-up, just contact Kristy in the Rotary Office at ksuszek@cincinnatirotary.org or send in the completed registration form Believe 2 Achieve Registration Form. We promise you a fun-filled evening you will not forget, all for a wonderful cause!
Thanks in advance for your support,
Rich Dineen and Mike LeVally
Co-Chairs, B2A 2015

Meeting Sponsorships
We currently have 4 meetings open for meeting sponsorships before the end of the Rotary year. Your business can sponsor a meeting for just $100, which includes an advertisement in our weekly newsletter during the week of your sponsorship, your logo on the website and in the newsletter for one year, and an announcement from the podium during your sponsored meeting. You may also purchase a meeting sponsorship in honor of a non-profit organization that you are passionate about. If you would like more information or to secure a date, please contact Kristy in the Rotary Office at ksuszek@cincinnatirotary.org or 513-421-1080.

New Spouse Membership

The Club Board recently approved the new membership category of Spouse/Partner. A spouse or partner (living in the same household) can become an eligible member of the Rotary Club of Cincinnati, Ohio by having a spouse or partner who is already a Club active member or a senior active member. There will be no initiation fee, semiannual club dues will be $99.00 and each spouse/partner member will pay at the door only when attending a luncheon or other meetings where a meal is served. For more information on this new membership click here: Spouse/Partner Membership Information.

Festival of Dinners 2015
There are several seats still available for purchase at two of the scheduled dinners and sign up sheets will be available at the meeting. Remember, if you can't attend the meeting this week, you can call the Rotary office or email Kristy (ksuszek@cincinnatirotary.org) to purchase a seat for one of the events. Click here to see this year's dinners: 2015 Festival of Dinners.

An Evening Of Music And Fine Dining (Saturday, June 13, 2015) - 16 Seats Left

Green Diamond Private Event (Thursday, August 6, 2015) - 24 Seats Left

Proposals for Membership
The following applicants have been approved for membership. Please contact the Rotary office with any questions or concerns you might have, within 5 business days.

DEVINE, Michelle
Line of Business: Entertainment
Individual Giving Manager
Cincinnati Opera
Sponsor(s): Kay Atkins

DORNETTE, Mary
Line of Business: Banking
Retired
Sponsor(s): Bud Dornette

GRUENINGER, Carl E.
Line of Business: Education, Post Secondary Administration
Consultant
University of Cincinnati GEARUP
Sponsor(s): Mary Ronan

LA JEUNESSE, Madeleine M.
Line of Business: Education, K-12
Teacher (retired 5/30/15)
Cincinnati Public Schools
Sponsor(s): Richard La Jeunesse

Family of Rotary News
Click on this link to read more about your fellow Rotarians. If you have great events in your life to be included in Family of Rotary news, please send them to Bill Henrich (whenrich@cinci.rr.com). Click here for Family of Rotary News.

What Happened Last Thursday
Each week Shirley Love prepares a summary of the program from the previous week. Click here for What Happened Last Thursday.

Coming up on May 28, 2015

Program: Wally Emmerling Award Day
Location: Continental Room
Menu: Mixed green salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, balsamic & ranch; pork schnitzel with braised cabbage and spatzel with brown butter sauce; and german chocolate cake with coconut & pecans.
Alternate Menu: Chef's choice of vegetarian entrée or MAY SALAD - chicken wonton salad with water chestnuts, peppers, carrots & crispy wontons.

Vision: A second century of engaged leaders making an impact on our club, community and the world.

Mission: Providing selfless service in the community and the world through involved and engaged members.

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

May 21, 2015
Vocational Fellowship Day
*No meeting at the hotel*

May 28, 2015
Wally Emmerling Award Day

June 4, 2015
Robert Buechner, Author
"My Winning Season"

June 11, 2015
John Prout, CEO
TriHealth, Inc.

June 18, 2015
Cincinnati Public Schools Teacher Recognition Day

June 25, 2015
Changing of the Guard

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