• New Member Proposal
  
  The Ithaca Rotary Club Board of Directors will be considering the membership application from person listed below. Any objections, concerns or comments about this proposed members should be made in writing to the Secretary of the Club by June 30, 2003.
  
  Name: Catherine L. Haupert
  Classification: Banking Trusts
  Employer: Tompkins Trust Company
  Sponsor: John Butlerk

• Print Edition to be Discontinued
  
  The Ithaca Rotary News June 2003 print edition will be the final mailing of our club's bi-weekly print newsletter. The Club’s Board has decided that we should focus our communications in a more efficient and cost effective method by only distributing the newsletter via e-mail and our website at http://www.ithacarotary.org. Several printed copies of the website version of the newsletter will be available each week at the meeting, but will not be mailed to the membership.
  
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  Thank you very much for your cooperation and for helping save some valuable dollars for our Ithaca Rotary Club!

• Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
  
  Brian Wilbur presented a new Paul Harris Fellow award to Rich Spingarn as he has generously provided critical financial support to the world-wide humanitarian efforts of the Rotary Foundation.
  
  Also, Pres. Jean was awarded with her 2nd Level PHF for her continued significant support of the Rotary Foundation. These contributions help make the Rotary Wheel turn year-round, and we thank you so much for all of your support.

  Brian Wilbur presents Pres. Jean with her 2nd Level PHF	Rich Spingarn is awarded with a PHF

• New Member Election
  
  Matthew Braun was nominated for membership by Scott Whitham, and was elected by the members present. Please welcome our newest member to Ithaca Rotary as we all look forward to getting to know Matthew better!

• Russ on the Road
  
  Ithaca Rotarian Russ Sprague and his wife Kelly are currently traveling the country in their moveable house. The Ithaca Rotary News will be reporting on his adventures in our newest feature "Russ on the Road".
  
  Friday, June 13, 2003
  "Today should be a great day--yesterday a horrific thunderstorm blew throught our camp ground and repositioned our awning! It went from the side of the RV to the roof top very, very fast. Now, it’s on the ground awaiting the trash truck.
  
  Yesterday, I did my first Rotary meeting in nearby Apex, NC. Kelly's son lives here, so I decided it would be a good place to start my "rolling make-up activity". Nice group of members--about 60--who are big promoters of The Rotary Foundation. They are very proud that they are the District leader beating out Chapel Hill and Raleigh (or so says my informant).
  
  We expect to be back in New York State from the July 4 weekend through mid-August. For the most part we have many items to attend to during that time before we head west "for good".
  
  So far we've covered one of my daughters in Downers Grove, IL (Chicago area) and family. We then went to Nauvoo, IL on the Mississippi River where some of our friends live.
  
  Say 'hello' to our leaders.
  
  Peace, Russ & Kelly"

• Ambassadors
  6/4: Dave Cook (St. Maarten, Netherland Antilles)

• Visiting Rotarians
  Barry Downing (Endwell, NY)
  Mike Katz (Ithaca Sunrise)

Pres. Jean reported on the recent Board meeting. She thanked the board members for their work in making this a successful year for our club. The chairs of our 4 avenues of service committees, Sue Munson, Tom Sanford, Dale Flinn and Becky Bilderback, have been true leaders. Their willingness to guide the committees and to guide the real work that our club does has been truly extraordinary. Special thanks to Simonetta Antenucci and Scott Russell for their work as Treasurer and Secretary. We reviewed this year's income and expenses and I'm pleased to report that we expect to be within budget for the year. I also want to thank Fred Antil for his service as past-president and George Gull, who serves as Assistant District Governor.

We also agreed to spend some money that we had budgeted for public relations: $250 to support the Fireman's Day on the Commons on September 20. This money will be used for advertising and we will receive credit as a co-sponsor. Another $350 will support two planters for the county's beautification efforts. These are the planters that Chrys Gardener described when she spoke to us about a month ago. They will be placed as part of a group in that traffic triangle barrier at the corner of Route 79, East State Street and Mitchell Street.

This week's Word of the Day is a number, 86, or the slang usage "eighty-sixed." It means to refuse to serve (an unwelcome customer) at a bar or restaurant, or to throw out, or eject.

Where did this phrase come from? Who knows, but here are some options: "86 proof" alcohol; This was the street number of a tavern in New York City where people used to mysteriously disappear from; The Military Justice Article 86 deals with going AWOL.

Do you have a theory of where "Eighty-sixed" came from? Let us know!

• Joe Metz was happy that his son and his family recently visited from Los Vegas. Joe also challenged the entire club this week by matching all happy dollars up to $25!

• Dave Cook enjoyed his recent vacation in St. Martin, and made sure he attended local Rotary meetings. He was welcomed with $20 meals!

• Sue Munson thanked the Holiday Inn for donating their space for our Blood Drive on June 28.

• Jack Burns was very happy about the first birthday of Jack, the youngest of his three grandsons.

• Mary Kane Trochim was happy about the opening of this year's Hangar Theatre season!

• Paul Steiger was thankful to our Rotary Board for funding the new planters featured in the City's community beautification program for the corner of State and Mitchell streets.
  

• Matthew Dearing enjoyed his recent vacation with his wife to Florida where they both received more sun than their skin had felt in a long time!

• Bettsie Park was happy about... well, she was just happy!

• Beverly Baker congratulated John Bailey and Bettise Park for their outstanding work on the Rotary Rose program, and especially thanked the best sellers honored with the "Order of the Rose".

• Pres. Jean thanked everyone who has been hauling her around in her car as she has been limited from driving with her foot surgery.

"Hangar Theatre Summer Features"

Kevin Moriarty, Artistic Director, and Featured Actors

Kevin Moriarty reviewed for the club the past winter season at the Hangar Theatre, which focused on many educational programs and touring shows. He also previewed the Hangar's current summer main stage shows, lab company shows by emerging artists, and the fun KIDDSTUFF program, which feature a summer-full of plays just for kids. To view all of the plays this summer--and to purchase your tickets--check out their website http://www.hangartheatre.org.

Two actors from The Caucasian Chalk Circle also previewed a powerful scene for the club, which promises an exciting summer at the Hangar Theatre with song, drama, and hilarious comedy! Tickets can be purchased online, or at the Ticket Center at Clinton House by calling 607-273-4497 or 800-284-8422, or drop by downtown at 116 North Cayuga Street.

About the Speaker: Kevin Moriarty first came to Ithaca in 1994 as a mentor at the Hangar Theatre, and he kept coming back year after year. Kevin also currently works in many regional theatres, on Broadway, and is the director of the national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. If that doesn’t keep him busy enough, Kevin also is the head of Brown University’s MFA directing program.

• Please view the calendar posted on the main page of this website for the most up-to-date information. [View Rotary Calendar]

Program Chair: Lisa Bushlow
Kettle Watch: Barbara Romano
Greeter: Ken Horst
Thought: John Butler
Introductions: Percy Browning
Happy Dollars: Joe Metz
Photography: John Ziegler
Setup: Mike Billing
Editor: Matthew T. Dearing

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  Ithaca Rotary Club P.O. Box 306
  Ithaca, N.Y. 14851
  Attn.: Scott Russell, Secretary
  
  
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