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Hazleton Rotary Essay Winner![]() Isabelle Seratch, a Senior at Hazleton Area Academy of Science, has been selected as the Hazleton Rotary winner of the Rotary District 7410 Essay Contest. Essays were to be on the topic “How Individuals Can Changes Lives Through Service” and the contest was open to High School Juniors and Seniors.
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Hazleton Art League VisitRotarians will have their lunch at The Pines Eatery for noon. We will walk over to the Hazleton Art League https://www.hazletonsartleague.org/ located in the Hayden Family Center for the Arts at 12:30.
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New Member InductionHazleton Rotary is happy to welcome 17 new members to its club! We look forward to these new members having a long lasting relationship with their fellow Rotarians and to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. ![]() First Row: Gregoria Minyety, Harry Hinkle, Neal DeAngelo, Katie Woznicki, Rossanna Gabriel, Nina Bonus, Anne Frey, Lauren Sacco. Second Row: Mike Cammisa(sponsor), Eugenio Sosa, Alan Whitaker(sponsor),Peter DeMarco, Michele Kushmeder(sponsor), Jimmy Sabatino, Donna Barna(sponsor & Rotary President), Michele Ustynoski (fill in sponsor for Scott Sacco) Third Row: Carlos Pujols, Alec Ryncavage, Vianney Castro. Missing from Photo: Carla Garcia, Veronica DeMarest, Alex VanHoeklen, Carlos Monclus, Abel Dominguez, Ricardo Santos |
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Hazleton Rotarians Attend Chamber Business ExpoHazleton Rotary attended the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce's 129th Anniversary & Executive Business Exposition on June 17 at Louis Schiavo City View Park. The weather and company was perfect! Interested in becoming a member of this great organization? Reach out to Mikelcammisa@gmail.com for more information on how you can make a difference in our community, meet new people. ![]() |
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101st Hazleton Rotary President to be Installed![]() Jason has been a member of Hazleton Rotary for 7 years and was sponsored for membership by his father, Paul Brenner. Jason currently serves as President–Elect of the Board of Directors. He has actively assisted with many service projects and served as Chair of the Night at the Races in 2016, 2017 and 2018. He is also a Paul Harris Fellow. Mr. Brenner is Vice President at Brenner Recycling, a 4th generation recycling business in Hazleton. He is an U.S. Air Force veteran, serving more than eight years on active duty as an engineer and project manager at several bases and achieving the rank of Captain. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree, Mechanical Engineering, from Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma. He resides in Sugarloaf with his wife Christina. He is honored to be continuing a family legacy by accepting the position of President of Hazleton Rotary. His father, Paul Brenner, was President of the club in 2003-2004. Other officers and Board members will be President Elect-Lisa Marie Halecky, Secretary-Lani Drobnock, Treasurer-Pat Owens, Sergeant-at-Arms-Pat Ward, and 1st Immediate Past President-Donna Barna. Members of the Board will be Stephen Seach, Cal Herring, Mark Ondishin, Toni Christman, Mary Pat Stroia, Michele Kushmeder and Michele Ustynoski. |
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Hazleton Rotary Centennial Year Technical Scholarship Awardee
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Darren Zheng, Louis DeAngelo and Ashley Sabia are the 2021 Hazleton Rotary Memorial Scholarship AwardeesSince its inception in 1921 Hazleton Rotary has been developing the “ways and means” to provide services for the Greater Hazleton Community. One of the ways they have done this is the awarding of Hazleton Rotary Memorial Scholarships. The first for $1,000 was given to one student in 1989. This year, as part of the club’s Centennial celebration, three area students will be receiving scholarships for a total of $18,000 for four years, as the Centennial Project for May, 2021.
“We are pleased to announce the following students have been selected as the Hazleton Rotary Club Memorial Scholarship winners for 2021.” says project chair Dr. John Madden. “Darren Zheng will receive a scholarship of $2000 per year for a total of $8,000 for four years. Ashley Sabia and Louis DeAngelo will each receive a scholarship valued at $1250 per year for a total of $5000 for four years.” Madden continues. Darren will graduate from MMI Preparatory School and is the son of Hongzhi and De Xiao Zheng. He plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania with an intended course of study in Pure Mathematics & Physics ultimately obtaining a PhD in Mathematics. Darren has been employed at China Garden, his parent’s restaurant, for four years. As a first generation American, he will be the first in his family to graduate high school, enroll and graduate from college. The daughter of Sharon and Mike Sabia, Ashley will be graduating from Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences. Ashley, who resides in Drums, has been employed by Edgewood by Sand Springs for two years and Sleepy Hollow Ice Cream for one year. Her intended course of study is Biology-Premed Track, and she ultimately hopes to obtain a Doctor of Medicine. She will continue her studies at University of Pittsburgh Honors College. Louis DeAngelo, MMI Preparatory School, is the son of Grete Floryshak and Louis DeAngelo and resides in Sugarloaf. He will attend Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University and focus on Engineering as an intended course of study. Project Chair Madden comments, “Our scholarship recipients are to be congratulated on all their wonderful achievements and we are happy to offer them this fantastic opportunity to further their education”. |
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The Passing of a Beloved Rotarian
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From the Desk of our PresidentGreetings from the desk of Donna Barna, Hazleton Rotary president! Our Hybrid meetings started April 7th and have been a great success! Thank you to all who are attending virtually and in person. It is wonderful to see so many Rotarians attend. This Wednesday is our first Social Hour Evening Meeting 5:30 to 6:30pm @ The Pines Eatery & Spirits (Downstairs) This meeting will be Virtual also! (Mike will send the link on Wednesday)
During the Social Hour we will start the "Meet the Rotarian" Segment. It will give 4 or 5 Rotarians a month the opportunity to introduce themselves to the club, in person or virtually.
The last Wednesday of each month will be a SOCIAL HOUR that will include "Meet the Rotarian" Segment in lieu of an actual meeting. The evening meeting will be at different locations monthly. Stay tuned for next months location. Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Wishing you a wonderful day! Donna |
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Saluting Our Veterans![]() The Wilkes University Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 Arnold Air Society and Drill Team Cadets presented the Colors and performed a POW/MIA Ceremony for each of 3 table seatings. “It has been my privilege to plan the first Centennial Project that honored our local Veterans. It is so important that we remember our Veterans always and give credit to them for their service”, explains Kathie Oh, project chairwoman. The Wilkes University Air Force ROTC Detachment 752, Arnold Air Society and Drill Team, contacted by Rotarian Jason Brenner, was also available to present the Colors and perform a POW/MIA ceremony prior to each seating. |
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Back Together AgainAfter 13 months, our Club resumed in person meetings Wednesday in a hybrid format featuring District Governor Joe Loughman. ![]() |
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Rotarians Help Easter Bunny
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2021 Rotary Scholarship Applications Available![]() Applications are now available for the 2021 Hazleton Rotary Memorial and Technical Scholarships. The applications can be downloaded by clicking the appropriate link to the right under "Home Page Download Files"
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Hazleton Rotary Provides Complete Water System for 290 FamiliesHazleton Rotary is proud to announce that they donated $2,000.00 towards the Aqua Caliente Global Grant which provides a complete water system for 290 families in need in Aqua Caliente, Guatamala. President Donna Barna says, “Previously, Hazleton Rotary was able to sponsor 5 clean international projects, through a very generous donation by The Ballard Society. We are so pleased that we could help with this current project for those now in need.” She continues, “When people have access to clean water and sanitation, diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families. This is important to everyone, everywhere.” On December 24, 2020 (Christmas Eve) the $130,457 for this Global Grant was electronically deposited in the bank account established by the Rotary Club of La Antigua, GUA. Despite the many restrictions placed upon us by the Corona virus pandemic, it is a true testament to the perseverance of Rotarians in reaching the funding goal. When completed, this project will benefit 290 families (approximately 1,827 residents) by providing the funds for the materials required to construct a complete water system with spigots at every household, 290 gray water filters and 153 vented improved pit latrines for the families without these facilities. All labor to construct the project will be provided by the men and women in Agua Caliente, as construction has now started being overseen by our NGO Cooperating Partner, ABPD, and members of the Host RC of La Antigua, GUA. The second approved Global Grant for the village of Paxorotot needs approximately $35,000 in contributions to fully fund its $107,258 budget. Now that we are in a new year, those clubs that were not able to generate the funds to contribute to Agua Caliente are requested to consider doing so for our second Global Grant. When residents of the village were informed of the fund’s arrival, they expressed their sincere appreciation for this extraordinary “Christmas present” provided by the collective effort of many Rotarians. Following are some of their comments. ![]() “I am the president of Agua Caliente COCODE. Almost 300 families don’t have access to enough water in the community. We build our water system more than 30 years ago and it was designed for less than 200 families. Thanks to the support from ABPD and The Rotary Foundation our dream of having water is becoming true.” Francisco Chalí Chonay: ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Pandemic Doesn't Slow Down Rotarian Efforts to Provide Warmth to Area ChildrenEver since the Kidz Coatz project took off in 2007, Hazleton Rotary has continued the work and effort put into purchasing and delivering winter coats to area children. Even though most of the Greater Hazleton Area children are not able to attend school now, Donna Barna, Hazleton Rotary President, was bound and determined that those in need would receive these winter garments. “The pandemic doesn’t change the fact that we still have area youngsters who need warm coats” says Barna. “So, we had to improvise, but I’m happy to say we were able to complete the project this week.” Working with local retailers, primarily Boscov’s, brand new coats were purchased for children in need from all elementary/middle schools in the Hazleton Area School District. Social distancing did not permit the usual grouping of Rotarians to sort and pack the coats, but Donna and her mother, Ethel Dougherty, did that part of the preparation and the following Rotarians, taking Santa’s place, delivered the coats to local schools: Stephen Seach, Kim McNulty, Lani Drobnock, Mary Malone, Tim Genetti and Dave Haupt & Wife Mary Ann. Because of the economy, the number of children needing warm coats continues annually. Last year, Hazleton Rotary provided over 400 coats for area children, and this winter season more than 400 coats will be given to keep area children warm. Coats were delivered to Hazle Township Early Learning Center, Arthur Street, Drums, Heights Terrace, West Hazleton, Freeland, McAdoo Kelayres, Maple Manor. Valley Elementary and The Castle “Hazleton Rotary is very pleased to be able to provide this service to the community again and we hope to be able to continue to do so yearly. It does truly make you feel good to know we will be helping children keep warm during the upcoming winter.” comments President Elect Jason Brenner. ![]() |
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A Rotarian Tradition ContinuesSince 1995 Hazleton Rotarians have been ringing the bell to support the Salvation Army's fundraising efforts in our community. The 2020 pandemic did not hinder our efforts! Thank you to those Rotarians who carried out this tradition!
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Holiday Beer & Wine Fundraiser a Success!Cheers to our first Holiday Beer & Wine Fundraiser and the committee who put it together! Proceeds go toward community projects.
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Holiday Shopping Spree Brings Joy to Area Children“This is the ninth year Hazleton Rotary has undertaken the Holiday Shopping Spree which helps children in our area who might not have a Christmas/Holiday otherwise. As a Rotarian, I am very proud to be a part of this project! For the past nine years, with the help of Boscov’s Department Store, we were able to help 30 children, per year, in our community.” says project chairperson Kathie Oh. “This year things were a little different.” she continues, “Normally, we took the children shopping, but this year the children gave us their “wish list” and Rotary members did the shopping for them, instead of with them. We did miss the children and their enthusiasm. It just made the Holiday Season so much brighter to see the look on their faces when they found the gift they were looking for or when they wanted to buy a gift for their Mom or Dad.” Ms. Oh comments further, “I would like to say thank you to all the Rotarians and guests who helped this year: Nicole Skatuler, Michele Ustynoski, Donna Barna, Dave and Mary Ann Haupt, Michele Kushmeder, Sharon Mylet, Kim McNulty, Lani and John Drobnock. Lauren and Scott Sacco. Also, Kim from Boscov’s Department Store and all their employees and Pat Ward from United Way of Greater Hazleton, as well as, The Salvation Army, Catholic Social Services, United Charities and The Commission on Economic Opportunity. |
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Giving During ThanksgivingHazleton Rotary member-Neal DeAngelo III., Alan Whitaker, Mary Pat Stroia, George Hayden, Donna Barna, Michele Kushmeder, Ron Avellino, Tim Genetti and Joe & Mike Cammisa helped deliver Thanksgiving meals to homebound members of the community on November 24th. Another fine example of "Service Above Self!" ![]() |
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Ron Avellino Acquires Three More Paul Harris Fellowships![]() |
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Rotarian 9 Hole Golf Outing![]() Rotarians and their significant other are invited to come together for some golf and fellowship on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Valley Country Club. Fun begins at 4 p.m.! Cost is $25 for 9 holes and cart. Not up for 9 holes? The driving range is open and free to Rotarians. Golf just not your thing, we have you covered! Join us on the upstairs patio at 6 p.m. for a cash bar and hors d’oeurves. Contact Tim Genetti, tgenetti@ptd.net no later than Sept. 29, of your intent to partake in the outing.
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Win a Harley Davidson 2020 Softail or $10K Cash! |
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President's Party CancelledDue to newest restrictions from the State of PA, the President's Party scheduled for July 22 has been cancelled. Check back here and on our FB page for announcements such as this. ![]() |
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Donna Barna Becomes 100th President of Hazleton Rotary ClubDonna Marie Barna was installed as the 100th President of the Rotary Club of Hazleton, Wednesday, June 24th, Emily’s Bed & Breakfast, Lattimer. A more formal dinner installation is scheduled for July 22nd at Valley Country Club. |
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Hazleton Rotary Technical Scholarship Winner“We are pleased to announce that, Jessly Tejeda, 2018 Hazleton Area High School graduate, has been selected as the Hazleton Rotary Club Technical Scholarship winner” says project chair Dr. John Madden. “This is the second time we have provided a technical scholarship and we hope it will be possible to continue the practice in the future.” The daughter of Felicia Ramos and Bernardo Tejeda, Jessly will receive a scholarship of $1000 and she will be working towards obtaining an ...LPN in Nursing from Penn State University-Hazleton Campus. She has been employed at Bayada Home Health Care for one year and Giant Pharmacy for 2 1/2 years. All applicants were asked to write an essay on “How volunteering makes a difference.” Quoting John Kennedy’s remarks, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country” Jessly said, “that can be changed to do what you can for your community.” Her example of serving her community was working and paying taxes which she does now with two jobs and has been doing for several years. Jessly explains “That tax money can be used to provide things for the community such as road repairs. I am proud to say I have been working and helping my community as a self-sufficient, dependable tax payer. Now that I am in the “real world” this has been a good thing for me to have learned in order to succeed.” “I would like to thank the Hazleton Rotary Club for this scholarship, because it will be a great help. Thank you to all who took part in the decision making. I am very thankful and will put it to very good use.” Jessly explains. We congratulate Ms. Tejeda on this achievement and are happy to offer her this scholarship assistance”, comments Dr. Madden. “Her parents and family should be very proud of her and her accomplishments!” Please check the Rotary Club of Hazleton Facebook page or the Rotary Club website, www.hazletonrotary.org for updated information on club activities. |
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Have You Participated in a Virtual Rotary Meeting Yet?If you have not participated in our virtual Rotary meetings the past few weeks, join us from the comfort of your chair! Same great information. Same great Rotarians! Just a little different. Watch for an email from Mikel Cammissa for how to join or for any instructions. See you Wednesdays! ![]() |
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United Way DonationAlan Whitaker, right, President of the Rotary Club of Hazleton presents a $1,500 donation to Pat Ward, President of the United Way of Greater Hazleton to support United Way’s mission in the community, including Covid19 relief efforts that include programs for emergency food and to combat other social problems in the wake of the pandemic. Rotary raises funds each year to support numerous local projects and through Rotary International. The presentation to United Way is the first of several contributions Rotary will be announcing as part of both Covid19 relief and the club’s centennial project. Ward is a past President of Rotary.
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Majority of Hazleton area small businesses fear closing for good, survey saysMajority of Hazleton area small businesses fear closing for good, survey says KELLY MONITZ AND KENT JACKSON / PUBLISHED: STANDARD SPEAKER MAY 10, 2020 Nearly 70% of small businesses in Greater Hazleton fear closing permanently if not given help to survive through the COVID-19 crisis, a local survey found.
Half of the 80 small businesses polled laid off employees and nearly 90% with storefronts have suspended operations. Many applied for financial assistance, but did not receive these loans to sustain their businesses, according to the survey undertaken by the Greater Hazleton COVID-19 Recovery & Resiliency Task Force. To assist them, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Hazleton Alliance For Progress and task force members established the Small Business Emergency Relief Microgrant Program to bridge the gap until business can resume.
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Virtual Thirsty ThursdayLet’s get together virtually for some Rotarian fellowship and laughter! Sit back at your computer, IPad, or smartphone and join the Virtual Happy Hour from your favorite chair and grab your favorite beverage of choice as we all get together and catch up! Look for an invite email from Mikel Cammisa and we’ll see you Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m.
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Meet & Greet a SuccessOur first Meet & Greet, held at The Pines Eatery, was a success thanks to our guests who took the time to discover what being a Rotarian is about and the Rotarians who invited them and entertained them! ![]() |
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LVPG Providers Explain What Covid-19 IsLehigh Valley Physician Group Geriatrics and Internal Medicine-Drums physician, Philip J. Benyo, MD, second from left, and Philip P. Benyo, PA-C, left, explained what Covid-19 is, where it began, how we handled past viruses, and steps to take to avoid contracting it. ![]() |
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Hospital President Gives UpdatesLehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton President, John Fletcher, center, gave an update on the hospital, Health & Wellness Center, and Coordinated Health. Also pictured is Hazleton Rotarian, Alan Whitaker, left, and Lisa Marie Halecky, Rotarian and Community Relations Specialist at LVH-Hazleton. ![]() |
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Rotary Again Offering Technical Scholarship![]() We are happy to announce that the application for the 2020 Hazleton Rotary Technical Scholarship can be downloaded by clicking the link below: |
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Hazleton Rotary Opens Scholarship ApplicationsWe are happy to announce that the application for the Hazleton Rotary Scholarship can be downloaded by clicking the link below: |
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New Members InductedWelcome new Hazleton Rotarians, Susan Selby and Mikel Cammisa (seated)! Both were sponsored by Rotarian, Atty. Stephen Seach. Selby and Camissa have been very involved in Rotarian projects leading up to this moment and we are very happy to have them as part of our club. Standing l-r: Hazleton Rotarian President, Alan Whitaker; Lew Dryfoos, former president; Atty. Stephen Seach, sponsor: Donna Barna, president-elect. ![]() |
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HASD Superintendent Brian Uplinger Updates Members on the State of the School District![]() |
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Rotarian Lew Dryfoos Explains Cyber Liability |
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Mary Kolessar Introduced Members to Discover NEPA |
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Meet & Greet![]() Join us on Monday, February 24 for an informal Meet & Greet at the Pines Eatery & Spirits from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and find out what being a Rotarian is all about! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres. No reservation necessary. Just stop by!
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Kidz Coatz ProjectThank you to so many who participated in this year's Kidz Coatz Project. This is one of the many community projects that is supported by our fundraising efforts. More than 300 children will be kept warm this year. ![]() First row, L-r: Marylynn Spear, Michelle Kushmeder, Donna Barna, project chair. Second row, l-r: Bill SPear, Mikel Cammisa, Ron Avellino, Jason Brenner, Pat Ward. Missing from photo: Katrina Lennartz and Mary Malone
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Hazleton Rotarian After Holiday DinnerIt was an enjoyable evening as we gathered together at Martin's for a post holiday dinner. Thank you to everyone who were able to attend!
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Holiday Shopping Spree![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Hazleton Rotarians love giving back to the community! Our annual shopping spree puts smiles on many faces!
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Dictionary Project Going Strong |
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After Holiday Get Together![]() Let's share some Rotarian cheer by getting together after the holiday hustle and bustle! Wednesday, January 15 at 6 p.m. Martin's Restaurant RSVP to Donna Barna by January 13. Details are in your email. |
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Happy ThanksgivingAt this time of Thanksgiving we pause to count our blessings. The freedom of this great country in which we live. It’s opportunity for achievement. The friendship and confidence you have shown in us. For all of these things we are deeply thankful. Our best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.
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First Pints for Polio Event a SuccessThank you to everyone who took the time to support our first Pints for Polio event! Special thanks to Bottlenecks Bar & Grill for hosting the event and making a considerable donation to this important cause! ![]() |
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Hazleton Library Director Speaks to Hazleton Rotary ClubHazleton Public Library Director, Michele Kushmeder, provided information on the library’s online and in house services.
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Terry’s Annual Tax UpdateThank you to Terry Jones from Terry H. Jones and Co., PC for updating Hazleton Rotarians on this year’s tax updates. ![]() |
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Past Presidents Come TogetherSeven past Hazleton Rotarian presidents shared the best memories of their presidency at a recent meeting. Thank you Tim, Paul, Gene, Ron, Terry, Gordon and Rob. ![]() |
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2020 Calendar Tickets AvailableSee a Hazleton Rotarian for a 2020 Calendar Ticket. They make great stocking stuffers 😉
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Pints for Polio Fundraiser October 24World Polio Day is October 24 and the Hazleton Rotary Club is inviting you and your friends to join us at Bottlenecks Saloon & Eatery from 4 p.m.-midnight to raise a glass for the fight against Polio. For every pint you purchase, Bottlenecks will donate $1 towards the fight against polio throughout the world. Hazleton Rotary President Alan Whitaker says “This will be the first “Pints for Polio” event the Hazleton Club has held and we want to thank Bottlenecks for agreeing to hold the project at their restaurant and for offering the donation. It’s an easy, fun way for people to help join the battle to end polio.” ![]() |
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Board Meeting Following October 16 MeetingThere will be a board meeting following the regular meeting at Rocco’s on Oct. 16. ![]() |
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Hazleton Rotarian, Pat Korb, Receives Volunteer of the Year AwardGreater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce announced Rotarian, Pat Korb, as the 2019 recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award in memory of Rocco Colangelo, Sr. Congratulations, Pat! ![]() |
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Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Come Together to Support United Way![]() |
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Representatives from Domestic Violence Service Center Presented at Weekly Meeting![]() |
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Hazleton Police Chief Presented an Update![]() |
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Meeting SpeakersSpeakers have been scheduled for the remainder of 2019. Nice work, president-elect Donna! Please do your best to support our speakers and your club by attending as many meetings as possible. Please note location of meeting by clicking on the meeting you plan on attending.
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Save the DateHazleton Rotary Wine & Beer Festival 2020 will be held August 29!
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Attorney Steven Seach Shares His ExpertiseAttorney Steven Seach shared his knowledge about wills, living wills and power of attorney.
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Modern Day Fire ServicesFreeland firefighters , Cal and Ashley Herring , demonstrate modern fire gear and techniques at a weekly Rotary meeting.
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Paul Harris Fellow RecognitionThe Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Congratulations, Jason Brenner, in receiving your second Paul Harris Fellow!
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3 Days Away!![]() The Hazleton Rotary Wine & Beer Festival is 3 days away! and it's going to be a beautiful sunny day! This is our largest fundraiser of the year and having all Hazleton Rotarians assisting in its success is vital! Thank you to everyone who have purchased/sold tickets, hung up signs in your place of business, shared the event on social media and told family and friends about it. Thank you for donating a bottle of booze for the basket of cheer, supplied a tricky tray, offered to volunteer, and so on. It's not too late to lend a hand. We still need ticket returns, booze for the basket, volunteers for the day of the event, and sharing the event with anyone you come in contact with in the next 3 days. Not sure who to reach out to? Call Jim Kelshaw at 401-837-2617. |
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S.A.F.E Representatives Share Their MissionExecutive Director, Eileen Perchak, and Assistant Director Peggy Durako of Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere (SAFE) shared their mission with Hazleton Rotarians. ![]() |
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Lew Dryfoos III Receives his Third Paul Harris FellowPresident Elect Donna Barna looks on as Lew Dryfoos, III receives his third Paul Harris Fellow from Hazleton Rotary President Alan Whitaker at the Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, August 7th. Congratulations Lew! |
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Neal DeAngelo and The Pines Eatery Festival Sponsor![]() |
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Do You Know Someone Who Would Make a Great Rotarian?Do you know a young person in our community who would fit in with our Rotarian values? Bring them to a meeting and talk to them about joining Rotary. ![]() |
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Did You Sign Up, Yet??Call Jim Kelshaw to sign up for the Wine & Beer Festival. The more, the merrier! ![]() |
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Ticket for Wine & Beer FestivalAll Rotarians should have received their (5) Wine & Beer Festival tickets to either sell or buy. This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year, so it is imperative we have all members making an effort to do so. Thank you to those who have sent in their money! If anyone should need more tickets, please reach out to Lisa Marie Halecky at 570-582-9492. ![]() |
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John Nonnemacher Spoke at Hazleton Rotarian Meeting on July 17Thank you to John Nonnemacher for educating Hazleton Rotarians on internal controls & fraud prevention in non-profit organizations. |
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Rotary Wine & Beer Fest Committee Members Plan Event![]() Hazleton Rotary Club is holding their annual Wine & Beer Festival on Saturday, August 24 from noon until 6:30 p.m. Committee members have been meeting for several months to ensure its success. Committee members seated l-r: Pat Korb, Ivelisse Eufracio, Donna Barna, and co-chair Lisa Marie Halecky. Standing l-r: John Schwear, John Beltrami, Mark Imbriaco, co-chair Scott Sacco, and Alan Whitaker. Missing from photo: chairman Jim Kelshaw, co-chair Michele Ustynoski, Pat Ward and Toni Christman. |
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Hazleton Rotarian Receives Concerned Parents Humanitarian Award![]() |
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Hazleton Rotarian Named District 7410 Rotarian of the YearCongratulations Hazleton Rotarian Tim Genetti! District 7410 Rotarian of the Year 2018-2019. Your fellow Hazleton Rotarians are so proud of your accomplishment. Well-deserved! |
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2019-2020 Officers and Directors Installed Officers and Board Directors for 2019-2020 were installed at the Hazleton Rotary Club’s President’s Party, Valley Country Club, June 26. Front row l-r: secretary, Lani Drobnock; Kim McNulty; past president, Kathie Oh; Pat Korb, and president-elect Donna Barna. Second row: vice president, Gary Lawler; sergeant at arms, Pat Ward; Eugene Dougherty, treasurer, Pat Owens; president, Alan Whitaker, and Tim Genetti. Not available for photo are board members Jason Brenner, Jim Kelshaw, Joseph Lettiere, Tom Lagana and Carla Thaller. ![]() |
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Hazleton Rotary Cub Technical Scholarship Winner“We are pleased to announce that, Lauren Gombeda, 2019 Hazleton Area High School graduate, has been selected as the Hazleton Rotary Club Technical Scholarship winner” says project chair Dr. John Madden. “This is the first time we have provided a technical scholarship and we hope it will be possible to continue the practice in the future.” The daughter of Barbara and David Gombeda, Lauren will receive a scholarship of $1000 and she will be working towards obtaining a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State University-Hazleton Campus. ![]() |
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Hazleton Rotary Club to install 99th president June 26 at VCC |
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Members Tour Sleep CenterFollowing a presentation on the benefits of a good night’s sleep by Dr. Richard Strobel, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Rotarians were given a tour by Russel Gasser, Director of Sleep Disorders Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton. ![]() |
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PDG Marcia Loughman Discusses Rewards ProgramPDG Marcia Loughman (2019-2022 District 7410 Foundation Committee Chair) spoke about the major programs of the Rotary Foundation and how Rotarians can make their contributions through several accessible avenues. ![]() |
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Luzerne County District Attorney Speaks at Rotary MeetingLuzerne County District Attorney, Stephanie Salavantis recently spoke to Hazleton Rotarians about the work her department is doing in our county. |
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Hazleton Fire Chief Speaks to Hazleton Rotary MembersHazleton Fire Chief, Donald Leshko recently spoke to our club about the department's involvement in our community and their commitment to helping whenever they can. ![]() |
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Athena Award Presented to Hazleton RotarianDonna Marie Barna has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Athena Award, sponsored by Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships.
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Fundraiser for the Hazleton United Way LVHN-Hazleton is having a fundraiser to support the Greater Hazleton United Way. If you are interested in purchasing any tickets, please contact fellow Rotarian, Lisa Marie Halecky at lisamarie_e.halecky@lvhn.org ![]() |
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Rotarians Receive Special Tour of Hazleton Arts Center
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Hazleton Rotary Club Scholarship 2019 WinnersThe following students have been selected as the Rotary Club Scholarship winners for 2019. Coleman Smith, MMI Preparatory, will receive a scholarship of $2000.00 per year for a total of $8000 for four years. Kaitlyn Beiler and Morgan Long will each receive a scholarship valued at $1250.00 a year for a total of $5000 for four years. Coleman, MMI Preparatory School, is the son of Laura and Keith Smith. He plans to attend Pennsylvania State University, University Park with an intended double Major in Nuclear and Electrical Engineering. The daughter of Keang and James Beiler, Kaitlyn, Hazleton Area High School, will major in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science at Cornell University. Morgan, MMI Preparatory School, is the son of Theresa and David Long. He will attend Lehigh University as a member of the Computer Science and Business dual degree honors program. Morgan, Coleman and Kaitlyn will be guest speakers at the Hazleton Rotary Club meeting sometime this summer |
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Today’s (May 15) Meeting Held at The PinesCome to The Pines for today’s Rotary Club Meeting and get a sneak peek of the Hazleton Art Center.
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Sandy Insalaco Discussed Successful Business Models |
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Thank You to The Generous Happy Hour Sponsors For Presidents PartyThis year’s Presidents Party will be held on Wednesday, June 26: 6 p.m. at Valley Country Club. Thank you to Rotarians Ron Avellino, Kathie Oh,and Alan Whitaker for sponsoring Happy Hour! ![]() |
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Luzerne County D.A. and Manager Presented Consecutively |
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Beer & Wine Festival Planning Meeting Set![]() |
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Hazleton Rotary Club Receives Youth Service AwardThe Hazleton Rotary Club has been granted the IFSR Youth Service Award as a result of an article published in the March 5, 2019 Wilkes Barre Times Leader (also Hazleton Standard Speaker). The article regarded the awarding of a $2,500 “Service Above Self” grant to the Minsi Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America. IFSR webmaster, Mr. Henning says, “Your publicizing your club’s relationship with Scouting has served as an example for other Rotary clubs looking for ways to promote the Scouting movement.” This is not a Scouting award nor a Rotary award, but an IFSR award and is intended to reward Rotary Clubs who support local Scout and/or Guide Units and get it publicized in the media and on-line. ![]() |
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Constitution and Bylaws Update Jason Brenner shared the updates to the Constitution and Bylaws. They can be found on the Hazleton Rotary website. |
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HASD Superintendent Provides UpdatesThank you to Hazleton Area School District Superintendent Brian Uplinger for updating our members. ![]() |
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ACS Receives “Service Above Self” Grant |
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Pat Ward Shared the History of St. Patrick’s DayRotarian and Irishman Patrick Ward shared his knowledge of the history of St. Patrick’s Day, the beauty of the Emerald Isle, and how to tell a good Irish tale. ![]() |
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Our PEARL WinnersTwo of the six 2018 PEARL (Professionalism, Excellence, Achievement, Role model/Responsibilty, Leadership) Award recipients are two of our very own Rotarians, Michele Kushmeder and Lisa Marie Halecky.
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LVHN Surgeon Speaks About Colorectal CancerJonathan Perry, MD, educates Hazleton Rotarians about the importance of colorectal cancer screening. ![]() |
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Downtown Hazleton Alliance For Progress UpdateKrista Schneider, Executive Director of the Downtown Alliance for Progress gave members an update on the most recent projects. ![]() |
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Scholarship Applications Now Open"The Hazleton Rotary Club annually awards a college scholarship of at least $4000 to an area college-bound senior. An application and additional information can be found in the "Downloads" section of the home page of the club website.” It is located on the right side of this page. The new Technical Scholarship application is also located in the downloads section.
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Service Above Self Community Grant RecipientsKathie Oh, Rotary President; Kim McNulty, Rotary Project Chairperson; Paul Oswald, Director of Support Services, Boy Scouts of America-Minsi Trails Council; Edward Schaefer, Anthracite District Executive, Boy Scouts of America-Minsi Trails Council; Lisa Finkelstein, Senior Development Director, Boy Scouts of America-Minsi Trails Council and Alan Whitaker, Rotary President Elect |
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Paul Harris Fellowship RecipientsHazleton Rotarian Dr. Peter Spohn, Honorary Rotary Member Nancy Ballard and Past President Jerry Panisak were recently named the newest Paul Harris Fellows at the Rotary Club meeting on February 13, 2019. Left to Right in Photo: Rotary President Kathie Oh, Dr. Peter Spohn, Nancy Ballard, Jerry Panisak and Rotary President Elect Alan WHitaker |
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John Fletcher, LVH-Hazleton President Speaks at Hazleton Rotary Club Meeting |
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Hazleton Rotarians Enjoying the After Holiday Party![]() |
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Have You Been to a Meeting Lately?The cold has left us for a spell! Come on out to a Rotary meeting, see your friends, learn something new about our community and show our community speakers we are interested in what they have to say. Reminder... Friday is our After Holiday Party at The Pines! Let Kathy know if you will be attending. ![]() |
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January 30 Meeting CanceledDue to inclement weather, tomorrow’s meeting is canceled. Stay safe!
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Grant Recipients Shared How Grant Money Will be Used |
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After Holiday Party![]() ![]() RSVP to Gary at gml13@psu.edu or Kathie at koh@fyzical.com |
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Service Above Self Grant Recipients Will Attend Next Two MeetingsThe recipients of our Service Above Self grants will attend the January 16 and 23 weekly meetings. Let’s show them a large Rotarian representation by attending these meetings! ![]() |
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Hazleton Police Chief Speziale Spoke at Last Meeting of 2018![]() |
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Merry Christmas![]() |
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New Members InductedWelcome the newest Hazleton Rotarians. Ivelisse Eufracio, Toni Ruggerio, and Valerie White. ![]() |
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Rotarians Celebrating on First FridayThank you to everyone who came out for good fellowship and cheer. ![]() |
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Calendar Lottery Tickets
The Rotary Club of Hazleton will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2021. The Rotary Centennial Planning Committee is working on a variety of plans to celebrate the club and its membership since 1921. In order to raise funds for a major centennial project that will honor the work done by the Rotary Club, as well as serve the community, the club is selling one-year Calendar Lottery Tickets * Drawings will take place daily, Jan. 1, 2019-Dec. 31, 2019. * If the number on the bottom of your ticket is selected as the Straight Winning Number for that day at the 7 p.m. PICK3 drawing only, then you will win whatever amount of money is listed as the winning amount for that day. * Rotary will track winners and mail winning checks weekly. * Deadline for all returns is Dec. 27, 2018. * Each ticket costs $20. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the Rotary Club of Hazleton. If you don’t know anyone in the Rotary Club, send an email to koh@fyzical.com or stop in at The Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center, Church Hill Mall, Hazleton. You can also purchase tickets at Antonia’s Jewelry and Repair, 289 Airport Road, Hazle Township and Billig-Helmes Insurance, 200 W 21st St., Hazleton. |
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Trooper Anthony Petroski Spoke at November 14 MeetingThank you to Trooper Petroski from Troop N for keeping us well-informed. ![]() |
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Shopping Spree 2018Special thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Shopping Spree! Your efforts brought joy to so many children in our community! Thank you to Boscovs and the United Way of Greater Hazleton for collaborating with us. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Richard Machey Spoke at the November 28 MeetingLuzerne County 9-1-1 center currently dispatches and handles calls for 76 municipalities within Luzerne County and has an average yearly call volume of almost 425,000. Thank you Richard for educating our members on the details of this organization. ![]() |
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We’re Helping HARP With Their Poinsettia SaleRotary is not selling Christmas flowers this year, but please consider ordering from Hazleton Avenues Rehabilitation Partners (HARP). If you have questions or want a large order delivered to your work address, please contact HARP Project Chairperson Beth Marsicano, ![]() |
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The Story of Hazle ParkLast week’s meeting was held at a Hazle Park Quality Meats. Special thanks to the Kreisl family for hosting us and providing us with the history of your family and beginning of long standing business. ![]() |
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Janet Hall Spoke at October 31 Meeting![]() |
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Dictionary Project Needs Volunteers |
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The Hazleton Rotary Club Presents its Holiday Shopping Spree |
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Candice Widuch-Mert, MD Educated Rotarians on the Use of Suboxone![]() |
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Ting Oh Shared his Expertise on Fall Prevention![]() |
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Update on the Arts Center Presentation at October 10 Meeting![]() |
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State Representative Tarah Toohil Spoke at October 3 MeetingThank you to fellow Rotarian, State Representatives Tarah Toohil for keeping us well informed. ![]() |
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Our Own Pat Ward and Kiwanian Rich Saullo Spoke on Behalf of the United WayThe United Way needs the community’s support to continue their mission. ![]() |
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Hazleton Mayor Jeffrey Cusat Spoke at September 12 MeetingThanks to Mayor Jeffrey Cusat for keeping us updated on our city ‘s progress. ![]() |
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Hazleton Mayor Jeffrey Cusat to Speak September 12 Meeting![]() Join us as Mayor Cusat keeps us up-to-date on our city's progress.
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September 5 Meeting![]() |
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Next Board Meeting September 12![]() |
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Wine & Beer Festival a Success![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Thank you to everyone who supported this event by selling/purchasing tickets, sponsorship, donating Tricky Trays and/or time, spreading the word, and attending!
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District Governor’s Visit to HazletonDistrict Governor, Roger Mattes, Jr., spoke about his goals for our district and gave a snapshot of this year’s District Conference, which is being led by our own, Tim Genetti. ![]() |
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Become a Rotarian!![]() |
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Presidents Party Pics-June 27, 2018![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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President Toni's Last Meeting-June 20, 2018![]() |
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Presidents Party-June 27, 2018![]() Congratulations to President Kathie, our new officers and directors! Rotary Club of Hazleton New Officers and Board Directors were installed at the Hazleton Rotary Club’s President’s Party, Valley Country Club, June 27. Row 1 L-R; Treasurer Pat Owens, Jr. President Kathie Oh, 1st Past President Toni Christman, Secretary Lani Drobnock and Board Director Gene Dougherty.
Row 2, L-R: Board Directors Jim Kelshaw and Tim Genetti; President Elect Alan Whitaker; Vice President Gary Lawler and Board Director John Beltrami. Absent from photo Board Directors Tom Lagana, Jason Brenner, Kim McNulty, Joe Letteire, Carla Thaller and Sergeant at Arms John Schwear |
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Preventing Injury-June 6, 2018 |
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Our New President 2018-19
Kathie has been a member of the Rotary Club of Hazleton for five years and she was sponsored for membership by Mary Celeste Kosko. When asked what her goals for the club would be, Kathie replied, “This years Rotary theme is "Be The Inspiration" and I believe the goals of the Hazleton Rotary Club for the upcoming fiscal year should be to see that we are answering “yes” to each of our “4 way test” questions as we plan and complete each of our community services and projects. |
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Second Friday-June 8, 2018![]() |
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Healthy Progress-May 30, 2018
![]() an update on the health care network’s local expansion plans. Our own Jane Danish, also of LVH chaired the program.
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Tips on Ticks -May 23, 2018![]() |
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Gary Lawler Elected Chamber Board Chair![]() |
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Luzerne County CASA-May 16, 2018Attorney John Aciukewicz, Director of CASA Of Luzerne County (Court appointed Special Advocates for Children) was our speaker.
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Rotary of Hamlin Lake Ariel Golf-June 4, 2018![]() ![]() |
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Freeland Rotary Golf Tournament-July 13, 2018![]() |
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Second Friday-May 11, 2018![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Standard Speaker-May 9., 2018![]() Our very own John Patton, Operations Manager for the Hazleton Standard-Speaker was our speaker. Immediate Past President Pat Ward chaired the program.
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New Member Orientation-May 1, 2018 |
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Thanks Bernie!![]() Bernie is stepping aside and relocating with Rosalie out of our area to enjoy their retirement years! Thanks and God speed!
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What a Night at the Races! April 28, 2018![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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ARCIL-May 2, 2018![]() |
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Educational Exercises-April 25, 2018![]() |
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A Night at the Races Comittee![]() Project Chairman Jason Brenner is very pleased to announce that Avellino Enterprises and Community Bank are event sponsors. Area businesses wishing to sponsor the event or advertise in the race program distributed to all attendees should contact Jason at 570-454-8706 for details. The admission price is $8 for advanced tickets or $10 at the door that evening. PHOTO: Planning the Hazleton Rotary Club Night at the Races Project are, left to right: Immediate Past President Pat Ward, President Toni Christman, vice chair Michele Ustynoski and Chairman Jason Brenner. Additional committee members are Lisa Marie Halecky, Tim Genetti, Sharon Farver, Marie Ernst, Pat Korb, Ken Trippett, Ron Avellino, Dr. Peter Spohn, and Jim Kelshaw. |
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Our Newest Rotarians-April 18, 2018 |
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Second Friday-April 13, 2017![]() ![]() ![]() April "Second" Friday Fun and Food at the Lookout House!
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Recycling- April 11, 2017![]() |
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Welcome Jose-April 4, 2018![]() Also at the meeting was Freeland Rotary President Nikki Kokiko. (left). |
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Our First Major Sponsor!We welcome the first major sponsor of our Night at the Races, Avellino Enterprises! Showcase your business and show you support of Rotary by becoming one of our key sponsors! ![]() |
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Second Friday-March 9, 2018![]() |
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Job Corps-March 14, 2018Kelly King, Center Director, and Cal Herring presented an update on the Keystone Job Corps Center.
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Rotary at ACS Telethon February 24, 2018 |
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PA Gaming-February 28, 2018![]() |
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All One-February 21, 2018 |
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ACS Telethon-February 14, 2108![]() |
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Last week-February 7, 2017The meeting was cancelled due to the bad weather. The Superintendent of Schools, Brian Uplinger, has been rescheduled to March 7th.
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Our PEARL WinnersPEARL is an acronym for professionalism, excellence, achievement, role model/responsibility and leadership. Rotarian Recipients of the 2018 PEARL Award are: ■ Katherine Oh, nominated by Donna Barna, owner and marketing director, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center in the entrepreneur/self-employed category. ■ Carla Thaller, nominated by Toni Christman, regional director operations, Hotels for Hamister Group LLC, for the business and industry category. ■ Kim McNulty, nominated by Lani Drobnock, director of advancement, MMI Preparatory School, Freeland, in the field of communications. Everyone is welcome to attend the 30th annual PEARL Award dinner. Reservations are required prior to the event. For more information, call Joanne at the YWCA at 570-455-2046. |
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A Night at the Races-April 28, 2018![]() |
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District 7410 Conference-April 22-24, 2018![]() |
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R.I. Convention June 23-27, 2018 |
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Our Newest Rotarians-January 31, 2018![]() Past President Lew Dryfoos conducted the induction ceremony which welcomed new members Marie Ernst, sponsored by Lani Drobnock; Cal Herring Sponsored by Donna Barna; and Michele Kushmeder, sponsored by Jim Reinmiller. |
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Newest Paul Harris Fellowship-January 24, 2018 |
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Service Above Self Grant![]() “We are pleased to announce that Holy Rosary Parish has been chosen to receive a $3,000 “Service Above Self” Community Service Grant from Hazleton Rotary.” Says Kim. “This is the third year this project has been selected for support, because we agree that no one in our community should be going hungry.” |
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Post Holiday Party-February 3, 2018![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Winning the War Against Polio-January 24, 2018 |
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Second Friday-January 12, 2018![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Second Friday-January 12, 2018![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Second Friday-January 12, 2018![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Our New Superintendent-March 28, 2018 |
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Service Above Self Grants-January 10, 2018![]() Rotary President Toni Christman, Soul Kitchen Founding Director Marcus Colasurdo, Rotary Project Chairman Kim McNulty, Rotary President Elect Kathie Oh and Rotary Vice President Alan Whitaker took part in the presentation of a $2,500 grant to The Soul Kitchen.
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Service Above Self Grants-January 10, 2018![]() Toni Christman, Hazleton Rotary President; Marie Ernst, Assistant Principal, Hazleton Academy of Science and new Rotarian; Abigail Hartz, Hazleton Academy of Science; Kim McNulty, Hazleton Rotary Project Chair; Alan Whitaker, Hazleton Rotary Vice President and Kathie Oh, Hazleton Rotary President Elect recently took part in a presentation of a $1,400 Service Above Self Grant for Abigail’s Backpack and School Supply Project for Underserved Children.
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Service Above Self Grants-January 10, 2018![]() Toni Christman, Hazleton Rotary President; Katherine Bestwick, co-President, Board of Directors, Hazleton Art League; Kim McNulty, Hazleton Rotary Projects Chair; Alan Whitaker, Hazleton Rotary Vice President; and Kathie Oh, Hazleton Rotary President Elect were part of the presentation of a $1,500 Service Above Self Grant to the Hazleton Art League. This money will be used to fund scholarships to Art Classes for Area Senior Citizens. |
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First Grants Presented-January 3, 2018![]() President Toni Christman; Projects Chair Kim McNulty; Rotary Foundation Treasurer Tim Genetti; President Elect Kathie Oh and Vice President Alan Whitaker recently took part in a $700 “Service Above Self” grant presentation to the Rotary Foundation,
The Rotary Club of Hazleton recently donated $700 to the Hazleton Rotary Foundation to fund two Rotary Youth Leadership Awards to the 2018 RYLA Leadership Development camp. |
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First Grants Presented-January 3, 2018![]() The Rotary Club of Hazleton recently presented a “Service Above Self” Community Grant to the McAdoo Ambulance Association. Taking part in the presentation were President Toni Christman; Committee Chair Kim McNulty; Daniel Leshko, Chief Medical Officer, McAdoo, Ambulance Association; President Elect Kathie Oh, and Vice President Alan Whitaker. A Hazleton Rotary Club “Service Above Self“ Community Service Grant of $2,700 has been donated to the McAdoo Ambulance Association to use toward the purchase of two Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). |
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Kidz Coatz 2017![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing 2017![]() Participants, in addition to Anderson and Rudegeair were John & Brenda Beltrami; John Sr. & John Patton Jr.; Terry Jones; Lew, Maura, Evan & Madeline Dryfoos; Paul Malone; Marie Ernst; Dr. Peter Spohn; Tim Genetti; Michele Ustynoski; Paul & Ella Oswald; Pat Ward; Pat Owens; Joanna Santiago; George Hayden & Daughter; Steve Seach, Esquire; Mary Malone; Joe Cammisa and Project Chair Alan Whitaker. |
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing 2017![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Special Thanks!![]() |
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Dictionary Project 2017![]() |
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To Your Health-December 13, 2017.
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Poinsettia Sale '17![]() |
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Annual Club Meeting-December 6, 2017![]() President Toni presided over the Annual Club Meeting and election of officers. Reports were given by Toni, Treasurer Pat Owens and Project Committee Chair Kim McNulty. Officers elected for the 2018-19 Hazleton Rotary year are: President: Kathie Oh President elect: Alan Whitaker Vice President; Dr. Gary Lawler Recording Secretary: Lani Drobnock Secretary: Bernie Rudegeair Treasurer: Pat Owens Director: Tim Genetti Director: Joe Lettiere Director: Kim McNulty Director: Carla Thaler 1st Past President: Antonia Christman |
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PSU Hazleton-November 29, 2017Our very own Professor Sherry Robinson and her students presented a Penn State Design & Creativity class trade show. |
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Dictionary Project 2017![]() Rotarians Michele Ustynoski and John Beltrami delivered dictionaries to West Hazleton Elementary School today. Ladies in front row are W.H. third grade teachers
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Dictionary Project 2017![]() Rotarians Pat Ward and Attorney Steven Seach delivered dictionaries to Heights Terrace Elementary School this week. The Rotary Club has been donating new dictionaries to area 3rd graders since 2001.
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Children's Holiday Shopping-December 10, 2017![]() Over thirty children from four United Way agencies received Christmas presents at out club's annual shopping spree at Boscov's! Thee are more pictures on our club's Facebook page!
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Second Friday-December 8, 2017![]() |
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing-December 16, 2017![]() Vice President Alan Whitaker is recruiting volunteers. Please sign up at the next meeting or contact Alan! |
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Tax Planning Time-November 15, 2017![]() |
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Our Newest Rotarians-November 8, 2017![]() Also: Donna Barna, Tim Genetti, Terry Jones and Paul Malone were elected to the Nominating Committee, which according to the bylaws, is chaired by Immediate Past President Pat Ward. President elect Kathie Oh is an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the committee. |
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Another Successful Spaghetti Dinner!![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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10 Day PostingTEN DAY POSTING In accordance with our club rules, the following have been proposed for membership: Marie Ernst, Vice Principal Hazleton Academy of Science, proposed by Lani Drobnock Cal Herring, Keystone Job Corps Center, proposed by Donna Barna
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The Luzerne Foundation-October 25, 2017 |
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Branch Library Named for Jim Reinmiller-October 12, 2017![]() The crowd included present and former board of trustees members, current and past staff members and many other dignitaries from throughout the community. A formal program was held with opening remarks from Gary M. Lawler, president of the HAPL board of trustees and Chancellor of Penn State Hazleton. The final presentation of the evening was given by Mary C. Malone, past president of the board of trustees, and Jeff Gicking, Hazleton Area Public Library board member emeritus. Reinmiller was brought to the stage for the unveiling of a new sign, which will mark the renaming of the Hazleton Area Public Library Valley branch in his honor. As executive director of the library, Reinmiller had worked tirelessly with the board of trustees and Conyngham borough officials to move the library from its former Main Street location to the former schoolhouse, which now serves as the Conyngham borough offices and council chambers. |
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Mine Fire Update-October 18, 2017 |
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United Way Kickoff with Kiwanis-October 10, 2017![]() A long-standing community tradition, the joint Hazleton Kiwanis-Rotary meeting to help kickoff the annual United Way Campaign was held Tuesday. The meeting was hosted by Kiwanis. United Way President Pat Ward, a Hazleton Rotarian, was the speaker. |
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Annual Spaghetti Dinner-November 1, 2017![]() |
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Junior Leadership-October 4,2017![]() Joe Clark told us about Junior Leadership Hazleton. Immediate Past President Pat Ward chaired the program.
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Hurricane Help from Interact![]() ![]() I wanted to share with Hazleton Rotary a recent project that was completed by MMI's Interact Club, which is sponsored by Hazleton and Freeland Rotary. We are all aware of how devastating Hurricane Harvey was to many people in Texas. The MMI community, led by our Interact Club, collected goods in two separate drives over the last two weeks. MMI faculty member Mr. Robert Olive grew up and taught middle school in Humble, Texas, which was one of the areas that was drastically af...fected by the storm. MMI made contact with the Principal and teachers at our new “sister school”, Humble Middle School. The Interact Club then collected school supplies to be sent directly to this school which just recently opened again. On Wednesday, we shipped 12 boxes totaling 356 pounds of supplies to the school for their students and faculty! At the same time, the Interact Club collected other personal, cleaning and medical supplies in partnership with the Freeland Fire Department. One of our parents, Reese Eyerly, at The Merrick Group also ran a concurrent drive there to add to our collection. The Freeland Fire Department picked up two pick-up truck loads of goods on Tuesday! Rotarians do great things at all levels and I am proud of these students for their efforts! |
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Annual Spaghetti Dinner-November 1,2017![]() |
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Club Website-September 27,2014![]() |
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Rotary Grants Available![]() Preference will be given to applications that address at least one of Hazleton Rotary’s four goals: · Helping children of all ages in our area to grow educationally and socially · Supporting disadvantaged youth · Helping veterans and first responders · Providing support for area seniors YOU MAY DOWNLOAD THE COVER LETTER AND APPLICATON HERE: |
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Downtown Revitalization-September 20, 2017Krista Schneider of the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress was our speaker.
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Bienvenido Jose!![]() Welcome to Jose Antonio Benalcazar Arrmento Sarmiento, who is our newest Exchange Student in our joint project with the Freeland Rotary Club! Jose is attending the Hazleton Area Academy of Science and will visit our club soon! Jose is living with Freeland Rotarian Sue Martincek, left, the mother of Stephanie Yanochko, the outbound Exchange Student, who is now in Japan. Past Freeland Rotary President Joe Rudawski and his wife Jean also greeted Jose at the airport. |
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Foundation and Trails September 13, 2017![]() |
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Funfest-September 6, 2017 |
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Second Friday-September 8, 2017![]() |
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Congratulations Terry Jones |
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Big Success! Rotary Beer and Wine Festival![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Hazleton Beer and Wine Festival![]() |
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Club Meeting -August 30, 2017 |
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Helping Homeless Vets-August 16, 2017 |
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Our New President Elect Kathie Oh!![]() |
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DG Karin Visits-August 9, 2017 |
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Safety Advice from the PSP-August 2, 2017 |
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Pennsylvania Update-July 26, 2017State Representative Tarah Toohil, a member of our club, gave us an update on Pennsylvania legislative matters. Donna Barna chaired the program.
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Congratulations Jim Reinmiller!Congratulations to our own Jim Reinmiller, retiring ad Director of the Hazleton Area Public Library.
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New Rotary Year- July 19, 2017![]() Our new President, Toni Christman, held her first club meeting to outline and discuss plans for the new new Rotary year. |
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Stop Smoking-July 12, 2017Eileen Panzerella presented a program about a joint effort by Pathway to Recovery and the American Lung Association to combat smoking at many levels.
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Pat Korb Receives Ballard Award!![]() |
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President Toni-June 28, 2017![]() |
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Next Meeting-July 12,2017 |
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Donna Barna-Our Newest Paul Harris Fellow!![]() |
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Installation of Officers-June 28, 2017T ![]() ROW 1, L-R; Jason Brenner, Gene Dougherty, President Toni Christman, Secretary Bernie Rudegeair, Past President Pat Ward and Mark Imbriaco. ROW 2, L-R: Tom Lagana, John Beltrami, Jim Kelshaw, Vice President Alan Whitaker,and Gary Lagana. |
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Our Newest Rotarians![]() |
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Our New President 2017-18![]() Antonia has been a member of the Rotary Club of Hazleton for 18 years and she was sponsored for membership by Rotarian Mark Frumkin. Kelpsh's Rotary activities have included service as the club President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, and board member. She has been involved with the spaghetti dinners, distribution of dictionaries to areas third-grade students, Kidzcoatz, answering phones at the cancer telethon, Night at the Races, and the Beer and Wine festivals. |
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Year End-June 21, 2017![]() |
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Toni and Rob's Wedding Day-June 13,2017![]() Congratulations and Best Wishes to our President-elect Toni and fiancé Rob on their Wedding Day!
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Paul J.Malone- June 11, 2017![]() Born in Scranton on May 18, 1933, he was the son of the late John and Marie (Jackson) Malone. He was a member of Annunciation Parish at St. Gabriel’s Church. Paul was a graduate of the University of Scranton and attended graduate school at St. John’s University, Queens, N.Y. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to his retirement. he was the owner of Malone & Nenstiel Insurance Center, as well as Tamaqua Insurance Center. Throughout his career he was a member of many organizations, and served on numerous boards in both Hazleton and Scranton. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann, and his brothers, John, William and Alfred. He is survived by his children, Paul and his wife, Mary Crossin Malone, Sugarloaf Twp.; AnnMarie Chismar and her husband, Edward, Hazleton; Patti Richards and her husband, Scott, Princeton, N.J.; Sean and his wife, Mary R. Malone, Hazleton; and Katherine Young and her husband, John, Denver, Colo. Papa was especially loved by his 10 grandchildren, Kyle Chismar and his wife, Angie, Tara Chismar, Kate and Sean Richards, Megan and Emily Malone, Jake and Maggie Malone and William and Charlie Young. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at Annunciation Parish at St. Gabriel’s Church, Hazleton. Interment will be held at a later date. Family and friends may call Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel’s Church. The family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society. |
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RI Conference in Atlanta![]() |
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War on Drugs-June 14,2017![]() Eileen Panzerella, of Pathway to Recovery was our speaker and discuss the program which received one of our Serve Above Self grants. Pathway to Recovery Counseling & Education Services recently received $750.00 from The Rotary Club of Hazleton’s Community Grants Program. This money will be used for the “Mock Teen Bedroom” started by Pathway Services to be used as a tool to educate parents and other concerned adults on ways teens can hide drugs in plain sight. Drug use is on the rise and recognizing it quickly can get a person into treatment before the addiction can take control. Items will be purchased to create a Mock Teen Bedroom that would demonstrate ways in which people hide their drug use. |
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Hazleton Cares-June 7, 2017 |
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Our Scholarship Recipients!![]() ![]() ![]() The Rotary Club of Hazleton is proud to announce that Frank Seratch, Dario D’Amato and Ann Amentler, all attending Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences, have been selected as the recipients of the club’s Annual Scholarship Award. The scholarship awarded to each student will have a total value of four thousand ($4,000.00) to be disbursed $1,000.00 per year for a maximum of four years. “The Hazleton Rotary Club is very happy that we are able to offer three scholarships.” comments Rotary President Pat Ward. “The membership really looks forward to helping as many area young people as possible with this assistance”. Ann is the daughter of Kate and Ron Amentler and hopes to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management at The University of Scranton. The son of Marnie and Neil D’Amato, Dario will be studying Physics at Bloomsburg University. Frank, son of Sarah and Frank Seratch intends to obtain a BFA in Musical Theatre at Point Park University, Pittsburgh. Dario, Ann and Frank will be guest speakers at a Hazleton Rotary Club meeting sometime this summer. |
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Staying Engaged-May 31, 2017We welcomed back an old friend and former member of our club, Mark Evans, who has embarked on a new path as a motivational speaker, and talked with us about "Engaging Your Employees."
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Presidents Party-June 28, 2017![]() |
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District Justice Zola-May 24, 2017 |
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Lehigh Valley Hospital Update May 17, 2017 |
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Congratulations Neal DeAngeloCongratulations to our very own Neal DeAngelo, Minsi Trails Boy Scout Council Distinguished Citizen of the year! ![]() |
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Freeland Rotary Golf Tournament-July 7, 2017 |
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Our Newest Member-May 10, 2017Michele Ustynoski, sponsored by Donna Barna could not attend and will be inducted next month.
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Hazleton Rotary Gives Gift of ReadingThe Rotary Club of Hazleton recently donated $2,000.00 to the United Way of Greater Hazleton for its Dolly Parton Imagination Library Project. The money has been allocated through a Rotary Club 2016-17 Community Grant Program. These “Service above Self” community grants are intended to benefit organizations and agencies in communities in the Greater Hazleton Area. |
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District 7410 Conference-April 28-30, 2017![]() ![]() Our Club was represented at the District 7410 Conference this past weekend at Pocono Manor. Our own Past President Tim Genetti was on the steering committee, and our current President Pat Ward was Master of Ceremonies for the Friday Night program!
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Congratulations Carla!![]() Congratulations Carla! The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 2017 Athena Award winner is our very own Carla Marie Thaller, Regional Manager of Hotel Operations for the Residence Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites. Berger Family Dealerships has sponsored the award for 31 years. The award will be presented May 18th at the 125th Annual Chamber Meeting.
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CAN DO-May 3, 2017 |
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Scholarship Deadline Nears![]() Click here to download: Scholarship Application
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Spotlight on Hazleton's Finest-April 26, 2017![]() Hazleton Police Chief Jerry Speziale was our speaker.
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Here's to You, Dr. Robinson!![]() Congratulations to our very own Sherry Robinson, associate professor of business at Penn State Hazleton, who was selected as a recipient of a 2016-17 Fulbright scholarship to Iceland and spent the fall 2016 semester at Bifrost University in Bifrost, Iceland.
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Rotary Beer & Wine Festival-August 26, 2017![]() |
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Helping Homeless-April 19, 2017![]() The United Children’s Home, West Hazleton, received a $2,000 “Service Above Self” Community Service Grant from The Rotary Club of Hazleton for a project that will have the boys at the home preparing Winter Survival Kits for the area’s homeless who. for a variety of reasons will not go to a shelter. Details were given at our program. |
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Fixing Healthcare-April 12, 2016 |
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Off to the Races-April 8, 2017Our Night at the Races was another huge success with hundreds of people on hand, lots of horses sold, 49 tricky trays and more! Thanks to Jason Brenner and his entire committee, as well as sponsors, those who donated food and tricky trays and all Rotarians who either worked or came out to support the event!
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Harry E. Filbert, Jr.![]() Born in Hazleton on July 23, 1938, he was the son of the late Harry and Irene (Myers) Filbert and resided all of his life in Hazle Twp. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the Filbert family at this very sad time. |
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Club Meeting-March 22, 2017![]() President Pat Ward presided over a Club meeting. The decision made at the meeting was sent to all members by e-mail.
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District 7410 Conference![]() |
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Our Flag Reaches New Zealand! |
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Red Cross-March 8, 2017Bill Goldsworthy, Executive Director of the Northeast region, presented a program on the American Red Cross Smoke Detector Program and an update on other projects and programs.
The monthly board meeting follows the regular luncheon meeting.
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Hazleton Rotary Down UnderThe flag of our Club has made it to the Rotary Club of Flemington, in Victoria Australia, courtesy of our own Paul Brenner and his wife, Lani.
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Winter Party- February 22, 2017 |
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Rotary at ACS Telethon-February 25, 2017![]() |
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Night at the Races -April 8, 2017![]() Lisa Marie Halecky, Jane Danish, Sharon Farver, Pat Korb, Mark Imbriaco and Donna Delehanty. The Hazleton Rotary is happy to say “the track is back”! Once again you can join the club at the starting gate for an evening of fun at a “Night At the Races”, Saturday, April 8, 2017. You can purchase a horse or place a bet at the J.J. Ferrara Performing Arts Center, 212 West Broad Street, Hazleton. THIS YEAR, THE DOORS WILL OPEN AT 5:30PM TO GIVE PEOPLE MORE TIME TO PURCHASE TRICKY TRAY TICKETS, HORSES AND GET SETTLED. FESTIVITIES SCHEDULED TO START AT 6:30PM. The admission price is $8.00 for advanced tickets or $10.00 at the door that evening. It promises to be a fun filled evening with 12 races (sets of 10 horses running each race). Owners of winning horses will be awarded $50.00! |
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Holy Rosary Again Receives Rotary Grant |
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NEPIRC-February 15, 2017Paul Cwalina and Eric Esoda of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center were our speakers.
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Valor-February 8, 2017Mark Baylis & Jeff Sullivan of the VALOR Clinic Foundation, non-profit organization committed to improving access to, and quality of healthcare and shelter for Veterans were our speakers.
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Winter Party-February 22, 2017![]() |
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Iceland Educator-February 1, 2017Our very own, Sherry Robinson, associate professor of Business Administration, presented an overview of her semester at Bifrost University in Iceland on a Fulbright fellowship.
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A Night at the Races-April 8, 2017 |
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Pregnancy Resource Center-January 25, 2017Valerie White, Center Director, Pregnancy Resource Center of Greater Hazleton was our speaker and presented with a check for $1,850.00 at Wednesday's meeting to help with its 2017-2018 “Earn While you Learn” program. The money was allocated through a Rotary Club 2016-17 Community Grant Program. These “Service above Self” community grants are intended to benefit organizations and agencies in communities in Greater Hazleton.
Not-for-profit agencies that had special project needs were encouraged to apply for a Rotary Club grant. A number of applications were submitted and a Rotary Project Committee made a final selection after interviewing a semi-finalist round of candidates. The Pregnancy Center of Greater Hazleton was one of those selected.
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NATR-April 8, 2017![]() A NIGHT AT THE RACES
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Ron Avellino honored as Major Donor-January 18, 2017The Rotary Club of Hazleton announces that Immediate Past President Ron Avellino has made contributions to the programs of The Rotary International Foundation that qualify him as a Major Donor at level 1, marking his 10th Paul Harris Fellowship. As a Major Donor, Avellino is among a dedicated group of humanitarians who have committed themselves to helping others less fortunate. This special group of persons who are changing lives of children, young people, and adults through a legacy of hope. In appreciation for this investment in the future of humanity, the Trustees of the RI Foundation expressed their gratitude by presenting a crystal and diamond Major Donor lapel pin and pendant. The crystal is engraved and depicts doves bearing olive branches—universal symbols of peace. The presentation was made by Hazleton Rotary President Pat Ward at Wednesday's meeting.
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Downtown Update-January 18, 2017Krista Schneider of the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress was our speaker. Our own Mary Malone, Greater Hazleton Chamber President, introduced the speaker.
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Second Friday Merriment-January 13, 2017![]() |
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Students and Science-March 1, 2017 |
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Special Thanks!![]() |
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Club Meeting-January 11, 2017![]() Due to the last-minute unavailability of the scheduled speaker, President Pat Ward conducted a brief club meeting.
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Our Very Own Rose, Pat Korb! -January 2, 2017![]() ![]() Our very own Pat Korb gives her final approval before the Rotary International Foundation Float rolls at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California!
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Rotary District 7410 Foundation-January 4, 2017District 7410 Rotary Foundation Chair Mary Ellen Bentler was our speaker.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing-2016RUNNING AGAIN, ADDED SOME NEW PHOTOS!
The time-honored Holiday Tradition of the Hazleton Rotary Club ringing the bells for the Salvation Army continues! Thanks to all who came out !
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Last of the Dictionaries Distributed!![]() |
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Kidz Koatz-December 16, 2016![]() Some needy children in the Greater Hazleton Area will be provided with new coats through the Hazleton Rotary Club Kidz Coatz Project which is sponsored and supported by The Hazleton Rotary Club Foundation. This project has been held annually since 2007. Working with local retailers, brand new coats were purchased for children in need from all eight elementary/middle schools in the Hazleton Area School District. The coats are distributed to those children who are confidentially identified by their teachers. |
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Terry's Tax Tips- December 14, 2016 |
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The Rotary Yule Feast! December 3, 2016Great Holiday Season Fun with a Saturday Night Yule Feast fit for Rotarians. Thanks to all who came out! (More pictures later)
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Children's Holiday Shopping-Dec 4, 2016Thanks to all for making our Children's Holiday Shopping Spree at Boscov's a great success, with 31 children , from four United Way agencies, receiving $50 gift cards and picking out great presents for themselves and their families.
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Poinsettia Sale Success!![]() For the 14th consecutive year, the Rotary Club of Hazleton is here to help brighten holidays with poinsettias, amaryllis and Christmas cactus. Orders were taken by Rotary Club members earlier in November. Proceeds from the sale are used to fund a number of the club’s community service projects. “We want to thank everyone who purchased Christmas plants from the Rotary Club and the club members who took orders.” comments Mark Imbriaco. “Your support is sincerely appreciated. By helping our club you are also helping those in the community who benefit from our various service projects” adds Paul Brenner. |
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Club Annual Meeting-December 7, 2016Congratulations to our new Rotary Leadership for the 2017-18 Rotary Year!
President - Antonia Kelpsh
President Elect- Lisa Finkelstein
Vice President - Alan Whitaker
Secretary - Bernie Rudegeair
Recording Secretary - Lani Drobnock
Treasurer - Pat Owens
Sergeant-at Arms- John Schwear
Immediate Past President - Pat Ward
Director - Gene Dougherty
Director - Jim Kelshaw
Director - Tom Lagana
Director - Jason Brenner
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Rotary Dictionary Project 2016![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is a yearly event done as a way for the club to introduce young people to the “wonder of words”. Many local children lack internet access, and the...se dictionaries give them all a common starting point, while making classroom dictionary exercises possible. Project Chairman Joe Lettiere says, “People think today’s youngsters only use computers and wouldn’t have a use for dictionaries, but we are finding that a lot of students do not have home computers and will use the dictionaries which they really seem to enjoy.” Assisting Joe with this project are John Beltrami and Rotary Club President Pat Ward. Additional assistance is being provided by Club Members Donna Barna, Toni Kelpsh, Lani Drobnock, John Schwear, Sharon Farver, Michele Fisher, Paul Brenner, Tim Genetti, Lew Dryfoos, Jason Brenner, De Ann Miller, John Madden, Bill Pavlick, Pat Korb, Kathie Oh, Alan Whitaker, and Charlie DeCosmo. Over 900 dictionaries will be delivered to our area’s school children. Funds are made possible by the many fund raising projects the Rotary Club of Hazleton conducts throughout the year, in particular, the Holiday Poinsettia Sale. When the community supports fundraisers like this one, they also support the various people in the community who benefit from Rotary Club service projects. |
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Parkinson's Disease-November 30, 2016 |
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December Holiday Fun-December 3, 2016![]() The cost for dinner is $20 per person, payable that evening. Seating will be limited so please let Lisa Finkelstein if you plan to attend no later than Saturday, November 26th! Something different but the laughs and fellowship will be the same! We hope you can make it.
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Be Thankful-November 23, 2016Our very own Pastor Tom Cvammen delivered his annual Thanksgiving message to our club, a Rotary holiday tradition.
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R.I. Foundation -November 16, 2016 |
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Second Friday Fun- November 11, 2016![]() |
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The "Y" November 9, 2016 |
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Our Newest Rotarians -November 2, 2016![]() President Patrick Ward inducted two new members into the Hazleton Rotary Club at the weekly meeting held on Wednesday, November 2nd at Genetti’s Catering. He encouraged new members to take advantage of the...ir club membership and become active members taking part in fundraisers and special events, as well as enjoying club social activities. New Rotary Club Members are Kim McNulty originally sponsored by former member Tom Hood and Martin Gallagher, sponsored by President Ward. |
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Poinsettia Sale UnderwayHo, Ho, Ho, Happy Holiday Season! Our annu
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Children's Holiday Shopping Spree-December 4, 2016![]() |
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Our Hazleton Rotary Foundation-October 19, 2016 |
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Sprucing Up the Trail![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Thanks to the Rotary Painting Brigade, led by Dr. John Madden for painting the benches that our club donated to Rails to Trails.
Way to go: Tim Genetti, Mary Celeste Kosko, Lisa and Mark Finkelstein and Alex, Jace and Alan Whitaker!
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Feeding the Needy-August 10, 2016 |