Pittsfield Rotary Club

Rotary District 6460

Tuesday May 25, 2010

Mastering Transformation in Business and in Life

Dennis Slone was the guest speaker at the noon meeting of the Pittsfield Rotary Club on February 24^th. Dennis was formally trained as an Aerospace Engineer and in Computer Science. He is now owner and founder of Black Belt Alchemy- mastering transformation in business and in life. He is a published author, speaker, business and life coach. His passion is helping others succeed by changing limiting beliefs. Several Rotarians purchased Dennis’s book, “Nature’s Lessons”. To learn more about Black Belt Alchemy, log on to: www.blackbeltalchemy.com. Dennis and his wife, Tammy, are pictured with current Rotary Club President, Jan Bleich.

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Pike County Cemeteries topic for Rotary Club meeting

Linda and Al Berry attended the Pittsfield Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the invitation of Rotarian, Tom Moore. Linda presented very interesting information on her research and writings about Pike County cemeteries. She has written numerous books on the cemeteries. The books are available at Casteel’s in Pittsfield. For more information about Pike County cemeteries, check the books at Casteel’s.

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Pittsfield Club hears about status of Pittsfield's new Water Supply Project

The City of Pittsfield water project was the topic of discussion at the Pittsfield Rotary Club regular noon meeting on Wednesday, February 3^rd. At the invitation of Rotarian, Max Middendorf, John Hummel of MECO Engineering gave a riviting presentation and updates on the water project. Projected completion for this project is December 2010.

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Pittsfield Club hears from first program speaker for 2010

Wayne Hays was the speaker during a recent Pittsfield Rotary Club meeting at the invitation of Rotarian, Murray Martin. Wayne works locally in marketing at Farmers State Bank and shared his wealth of knowledge regarding marketing and advertising. He has 22 years experience in banking and 21 years experience in marketing. Some recently developed Farmers State Bank marketing materials were shared with those in attendance.

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Pittsfield Club learns about Relay for Life

Natalie Gaunt, Income Development Representative, with the American Cancer Society, Western Regional Office in Springfield, was the guest speaker at the Pittsfield Rotary Club meeting on December 30th. Rotarian Chris Little invited Natalie to speak about the upcoming Relay for Life of Pike County to be held from 5 pm on June 11^th to 6 am on June 12^th on the Courthouse lawn in Pittsfield.  

Funds raised through the American Cancer Society Relay for Life make possible a number of patient programs and services. In addition, these funds provide for critical cancer research. Purely by coincidence, Rotarian Josh Filbert invited Casey Krusemark and his fiancée to attend this same Rotary meeting as guests. Casey happens to be a postdoctoral fellow working on imaging reagents for the early detection of cancer at Stanford University in California. Casey’s research is funded by the American Cancer Society.

For more information about Relay for Life of Pike County, log onto: www.relayforlifepike.com .

(Pictured left to right, Rotarian, Chris Little; Natalie Gaunt, American Cancer Society; and Casey Krusemark, postdoctoral fellow Stanford University.)

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2009 Rotary Scholarship Winners

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Pittsfield Club welcomes new Rotarians

The Pittsfield Rotary Club inducted two new members at it's weekly meeting held February 11, 2009.  Pictured left is Rotarian/Sponsor Mark Meleski with inductee Jason Bollenbaugh and right Inductee Gina Edwards and her Rotarian/Sponsor Brin Fine.  Gina is the Director of Marketing and Sales at Liberty Village in Pittsfield, Il. and Jason is a chiropractor with Midwest Chiropractic also in Pittsfield, Il.

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Local food pantries grateful for donations of processed deer

Rotary President Debbie Dugan presents Access Illinois Outdoors coordinator Brenda Middendorf with a $500 donation to the Access Food program.  Brenda received the $500.00 check from Rotary to help with the processing of deer donated by hunters to the Food Pantries in Pike County.  Brenda reported that over 10,000 pounds of processed deer meat was distributed last year and this year she expects more, since the Area Disposal has told outfitters that they would not be picking up deer carcasses.  The area locker plants are processing the deer.  (Note: On 11-10-08 over 29 deer were brought to the refrigerated trailer at The Archery Shop, and over 2900 pounds of processed deer meat was distributed to the two Pike County Food Pantries).  Brenda should be commended for doing such an excellent job!

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Congratulations Keith!

President Debbie Dugan present Keith Smith with his Paul Harris 1000+ pin for his ongoing support of the Rotary Foundation.  Way to go Keith!

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Harry Wright, famed all-star cook for the Pittsfield Rotary Club, shows the hardware he received for his efforts at the Pike County Pig Days celebration.  Harry took home 2nd place in ribs and 3rd place with his brisket.  Way to go Harry!

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Congratulations Eldon!

President Debbie Dugan awards Eldon Attwood a pin for 47 years of perfect attendance.  Way to go Eldon!

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Dr. Jake Brown of Midwest Chiropractic is now the newest member of the Pittsfield Rotary Club.  Congratulations Jake, and welcome!

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el Presidente steps up and challenges the club to follow suit; shown here is the first time District Governor Riggins and Assistant Governor Naught see this type of direct outpouring of support for the Rotary Foundation from a Club!  Way to go Rotarians!

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