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District 7300 2009-2010 I am honored and humbled to serve Rotary District 7300 as District Governor this coming year, and I am looking forward to meeting you during my official visits and other club and district events.

Congratulations to Past District Governor Jim Kunkelmann for his great leadership and encouragement to the individual clubs to Make Dreams Real. Jim’s year would not have been so successful without the able assistance and support from his wife, his soul mate, Sybil. With few exceptions, Sybil was there with Jim at all of the events and club visits. They are truly the perfect team and a remarkable couple.

Rotary International President John Kenny has given us a challenge and a focus for the coming year. The Future Of Rotary Is In Your Hands states exactly where the true strength of Rotary is located. With you … with me … with us! Together with our fellow Rotarians we work toward the common good, making the world a better place through Rotary.

We do have challenges to face this coming year; I use the word challenges instead of opportunities to highlight the importance of why we have Rotary clubs in our communities and why we should grow our membership and seek to expand into communities where there are no Rotary clubs. Rotary has always been a ground level – club-directed organization. Individuals working together for a common cause is our strength … a strength that will sustain us as we provide Service Above Self.

As I attend the various fund-raisers and club meetings, I look forward to meeting my fellow Rotarians throughout the District and hearing about your service projects and visions for The Future of Rotary. Rick Martin District Governor

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Ambassadorial Scholars … Now Jeff Klink

Ryan Gawn, 2001 Ambassadorial Scholar

Bangor, District 1160 in Ireland, sponsored 2001 Ambassadorial Scholar Ryan Gawn, from Belfast, Ireland, to study at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

At Duquesne, he studied conflict resolution and social and public policy, which he feels has given him vital skills that have been very helpful in his professional life Ryan Gwan in Afghanistan and contributed to his winning a Rotary World Peace Fellowship as well. Ryan has worked in Afghanistan as International External Relations Coordinator for Save the Children UK, teaching media and advocacy to senior Afghan staff. Afghanistan is now ranked the fourth most war-torn, fifth most corrupt, seventh most fragile, and second weakest state in the world. He hopes to make a difference there. He is currently working with other similar organizations in other parts of the world.

Rotary International Convention in Birmingham, England

World-renowned humanitarians and entertainers were just some of the highlights during the historic 100th RI Convention in Birmingham, England. After four days of celebrating Rotary’s spirit of international fellowship and service, Rotarians from all over the world bid adieu to the 100th RI Convention on 24 June.

Incoming President John Kenny and Outgoing President D K Lee

RI President-elect John Kenny, the first Scotsman to head the international humanitarian service organization in its 104-year history, encouraged the more than 16,000 Rotarians from over 150 countries at the convention to join the last push to eradicate polio... More photos pages 6-7

Speakers Corner

Highlighting interesting speakers for your meetings …

“Improve your hiring practices to gain top talent for your organization” Submitted by Ray Robinson – Monroeville

Karl Ohrman: Motivational Speaker “Tapping into the Excitement of Rotary”

Ken McCabe, retired from the FBI, talks about gaming in Pennsylvania. Tom Ferguson – All about the FBI

For an additional list of interesting speakers, sign in to www.rotarydistrict7300.org, click on the SPEAKERS tab to the left of the home page under SITE PAGES.

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Highlighting: Aliquippa Rotary Club … by Joyce Jumper

The Aliquippa Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays at 12:15PM. We are temporarily meeting at J.W. Hall’s Steak and Seafood Inn in Aliquippa.

We have just completed our yearly project of planting flowers at the Kennedy Boulevard and Mill Street intersection in Aliquippa.

During the past year, we have served as a sponsor for the annual Salvation Army Dinner Dance. We have also participated in the Rotary Newspaper Auction, the proceeds adding to our charity account.

We are sponsoring two students for the RYLA program to be held July 26-31 at LaRoche College.

In the coming year, we will be awarding two Paul Harris Fellowships.

We are looking forward to our Fall Annual Sports Night. We usually have one of the Pittsburgh Steelers as our guest speaker. We invite the local high school coaches along with two of their players to attend this dinner meeting.

We are focusing on increasing our membership in 2009-2010 by having each member ask someone to join our luncheon meeting.

South Side Rotary Club Revving Up and Headed Toward Charter

Pittsburgh’s South Side Rotary Club has been getting out and about in the South Side, doing good works and attracting new members. With President Dave Trumbore at the helm, the club is making great strides toward becoming a great club.

Rob Xides, Liz Joseph, Cathy McNeilly, Michelle Knight, Brian Krivanek, Ben Contrucci, Dave Trumbore, Renee Greenlee of HMFC,

Maurice von Dongen, and Sandra Rebholz of Green Tree Rotary feeding the hungry with Hot Metal Faith Community at Brashear Center

The group meets on Tuesdays at noon at Folino’s Ristorante on East Carson Street. All welcome!

Important Bulletin re US Tax Status and Club Reporting to IRS

The bulletin on page 9 is important for all clubs located in the USA, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It concerns their US tax status and reporting obligations to the IRS. It is important that clubs comply with the IRS regulations summarized in the bulletin. Failure to do so will jeopardize their tax exempt status.

If there are any questions about the content of the bulletin, please contact Ryan Hilliard, Coordinator, Club and District Support, Rotary International, Northern and Pan America: ryan.hilliard@rotary.org or telephone 847 866-3203.

Upper St. Clair/Bethel Park Welcomes New Member

On June 2, Upper St. Clair/Bethel Park Rotary inducted a new member. Jon Grogan is originally from Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, where his family was in the retail and wholesale beer and beverage business. He

graduated from Tufts University with a degree in Political Science and was a two-year starter on the varsity football team. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for twenty-one years, retiring in 1996 at the rank of Major. Before retiring, Jon earned a Master’s Degree in History from the University of San Diego. After his retirement he joined ServiceMaster Company as Facilities Director at a suburban Chicago school district … while working on his Doctorate at Loyola University. He left Chicago in 2000 to join FreeMarkets in Pittsburgh, and remained after Ariba acquired the company in 2004. Jon currently works for Co-eXprise, Inc., a business technology company located in Wexford, PA.

Jon is married to Lorraine (DeSouza) Grogan, whom he met in Kenya. They have a son, Aidan. Jon also has two grown daughters, Cydney, who lives in Toronto, and Elizabeth, who lives with her husband in Las Vegas.

Club President, John Gisleson, Jon Grogan and his sponsor, Nick Seitenakis

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McCandless Rotary Inducts New Member

On June 15, 2009 the McCandless Rotary Club enthusiastically inducted Mr. Ward Garner, CFP as its most recent new member. Ward and his wife, Lori,

Regis Krol, President, Ward Garner, DGE Rick Martin

reside in Wexford, PA. Ward has 19 years of financial planning experience and, since 1995, has been working in the offices of Bill Few Associates, Inc., where today he is a Senior Vice President. From 2000 to 2006 Ward was a member of the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh, where he served as Secretary and as a member of the Board of Directors. Since 2003 Ward has been Vice Chair of the Advisory Board for the Office of Children, Youth & Families within the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. Ward helps lead the Pitt Alumni Association as Regional Campus Director and serves as an Executive Committee member of the Bradford Chapter. Ward is also a member of The Founders’ Society for the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and a member of the Board of Directors for the River City Brass Band. An adept handyman, Ward enjoys rehabilitating old homes, one of which is his country home in New Bethlehem, PA, where he and his wife frequently visit. Ward also enjoys trap shooting, motorcycling, ATVing and fly-fishing.

Green Tree Rotary First Club to Complete Info on D7300 Website !!

Congratulations are in order for Green Tree Rotary, the first club to have all of its members’ profiles completed on the District 7300 website.

New Rotary Clock at Third and Tenth Streets in New Brighton

There’s a beautiful, new Rotary clock at the corner of Third Avenue and Tenth Street in New Brighton, courtesy of the New Brighton Rotary Club. The borough of New Brighton completed a streetscape project in the business district of the community. Actual construction spanned four years; electrical boxes were moved to the back of businesses, all gas lines were replaced, overhead electrical wiring was buried underground and old coal chutes and coal rooms under the sidewalks were filled in. New sidewalks and street lights replaced the old … and the perfect addition to the now beatified business district of New Brighton was a town clock on the corner. The Rotary clock was purchased as part of the New Brighton Rotary Club’s centennial project, but due to the streetscape project, could not be placed until now.

On Saturday, June 20, undeterred by a sudden rain shower, Rick Martin, then District Governor-Elect, dedicated the clock to the people of the town of New Brighton, with Larry Morley, Borough Manager, Tom Albanese, President of Borough Council, local business owners and

townspeople looking on. New Brighton Mayor, Rick Smith, not pictured, was present as well.

District Governor’s Newsletter Editor: Sandra Rebholz

Yup. That’s the Editor, and the photo below is the Editor at the FBI Training Center in Monroeville, shooting an MP5 rifle - notice I’m a sharpshooter!

Unless you want to see lots more about me, you’ll want to keep sending in those articles and photos of your

District 7300 Webmaster, Marc Myers

For assistance in getting started with ClubRunner, contact Webmaster Marc Myers: webmaster@rotarydistrict7300.org .

club’s activities, inductions of new members, projects and general items of interest to your fellow Rotarians in the District. Send in upcoming events as well for the D7300 Calendar page. I look forward to serving as Newsletter Editor this year. Next month, photos of my dogs!

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I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends by

District Governor-Elect Cindy Sakala

Hello District 7300 Rotarians!

For those whom I have yet to meet, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cindy Sakala and I will be serving as your District Governor during the Rotary year 2010-2011, following Rick Martin. I have been a member of the Burrell Area Rotary Club for over 12 years. I share my life with my husband of 30 years, Paul and we have a wonderful daughter, Allison, who is studying to be a nurse. We live out in the country in our remodeled farmhouse on 35 acres. Paul and I enjoy gardening and growing blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. Really, I’m just an old-fashioned country girl who loves cooking, quilting and canning.

After earning my degree in Business Management from Pitt as a returning adult student, Paul and I started Sakala Stone Products in 1992, manufacturing and installing Handcrafted Stone veneer products for the building and remodeling industry. I have actually worked the installation part of the job, as well as manufacturing, sales and management of the business. Our business is based on providing quality products and excellent service at a fair price to homeowners and contractors.

Rotary is a big part of my life; I especially enjoy the fellowship. It's a pleasure meeting people from all over our area as well as Rotarians from around the world. Through Rotary I have been able to serve my local community, fellow countrymen and people in foreign lands. Our Burrell Rotary Club takes a special interest in the youth and elderly of our community. Paul and I have travelled to Biloxi, Mississippi to help with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Some of my most memorable Rotary experiences are from my travels to Nicaragua where the Burrell Area Rotary Club and other clubs from District 7300 helped with medical supplies and water well drilling. Paul and I love attending Rotary events in the district and participating in fundraisers and service projects. Rotary is fun! And we’ve made many good friends over the years through this wonderful organization.

This year I will be spending a good deal of time preparing for the future. That’s where you come in. As the song says, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” While it is both an honor and a privilege to serve as a District Governor, it’s a big task. Nobody does this alone. I decided to accept the position because so many good people, Rotarian friends, came forward and offered their help. There are still many positions on committees that need to be filled. Perhaps you could serve as an Assistant Governor, edit the District Governor’s Newsletter, put together Ad Books for events, or help with a district activity such as the Foundation Dinner, District Conference, Golf Outing, Interact, Youth Exchange, Membership Development or Group Study Exchange team. If you have a passion to serve, we need you! Please consider sharing your time and unique talents to help at the district level. You will be rewarded with new friends, fun experiences, and my sincerest appreciation!

Yours in service,

Cindy Sakala, District Governor-Elect

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Rotary International Convention 2009 Birmingham, England

Rick Martin, Brian and Eunice Daniels from New Brighton Rotary, Margie and Charlie Ensley, District 6910 Georgia

Warrick Castle Dazzles Rotarians

Progress in Rotary’s $200 Million Challenge Archbishop Emeritus Desmund Tutu Jane Goodall

Mia Farrow

From “End Polio Now” Newsletter – July 2009

http://www.rotary.org/en/serviceandfellowship/polio/rotaryswork/Pages/PolioPlusNewsletter.aspx

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RI President Dong Kurn Lee and his wife, Young, lead a parade into the House of Friendship

Lord Mayor of Birmingham Michael Wilkes (far right) and his wife, Vivienne, enjoy the parade Korean dancers proceed into the National Exhibition Centre

for the opening of the House of Friendship

Ray Klinginsmith, who will serve as RI President 2010-2011, and his wife, Judie RI President 2008-2009 Dong Kurn Lee and RI President 2009-2010 John Kenny 7

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On Membership

Karl Ohrman

Please let me ask you, “What is Rotary?”

There could be a lot of different answers depending on a lot of factors but my answer is: Rotary is the oldest, biggest, best-managed, greatest service club in the world doing untold and uncountable good in every part of the world no matter how remote.

It’s the best. It’s terrific. There’s nothing like it.

Now let me ask you, “What is your Rotary Club?”

I hope that your answer is, “My Rotary Club is the best, the greatest service club in this community doing untold and uncountable good work in this community and also internationally. It’s the best. It’s terrific. There’s nothing like it.”

If that’s true, why the hesitancy to ask others to join us? Let me outline some reasons to mention when you talk to prospective members.

The Opportunity to Serve.

To serve is the reason we belong to Rotary. Yes, we laugh and have a good time but underlying all this social frivolity is every member’s desire to serve their fellow human beings no matter where they are. Of course there are other reasons to belong to Rotary.

Professional Networking.

Rotary provides a forum for Rotarians who are professional and business leaders, to meet and exchange ideas (and business cards) while they are providing service.

Personal Growth and Development.

You can stay home and watch Seinfeld reruns or you can be involved in an exciting group of dedicated people that will hone your skills that will greatly help and improve you in all aspects of your life.

Friendship.

Some of my best friends are Rotarians, not only in my home club, Pittsburgh, but also Rotarians in many other clubs that I have met through my Rotary involvement. I look forward to meeting them at every Rotary event.

Cultural Diversity.

Rotary will get you involved in an amazing mix of people. For example, through Rotary Group Study Exchange, each year our Rotary district sends a young professional team to some far away country, most recently Norway and Nigeria. And these countries send their teams over to us. It’s terrific to see these people from Norway and Nigeria experience the United States and the Pittsburgh area. Youth Exchange

We sponsor high school kids from other countries to study in the U.S. for an entire year and, yes, we send our kids over to these countries also to study for a year. It’s a great experience for our high school kids and it really builds international relations and world peace.

Rotary sponsors international projects too numerous to mention and we members have many occasions to meet people of all races, creeds, ethnicity from countries all over the world.

I love the diversity of Rotary. We’re in over 162 countries and all of us are doing the same thing: providing service to those that need it the most no matter where they are or what their color or religion.

So if you believe in the purpose of Rotary, let’s get others involved. Ask a friend, co-worker, or a neighbor to join us and benefit from Rotary like we all do. Don’t complicate it. Ask someone to join today.

Karl Ohrman is a past president of Pittsburgh Rotary, has served as Assistant District Governor under a number of past DGs and is currently serving as District Membership Chair. He is open to speaking to all Rotary clubs in the district about the excitement of Rotary. 8

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USA, PUERTO RICO and US VIRGIN ISLANDS ROTARY CLUBS AND DISTRICTS

AND THE IRS From Club and District Support – Pan America Department

Rotary International, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201 USA Telephone: 847 866-3000; Fax: 847 866-3072

What follows is not tax advice, but general information, which may be useful. Questions regarding any tax matters need to be referred to local counsel, your tax adviser or to the IRS. (http://www.irs.ustreas.gov or 1-800-829-1040) On 13 May 1958, the Internal Revenue Service declared that Rotary International (RI) and its clubs and districts are entitled to exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. While Rotary districts and clubs are exempt from paying federal income tax, the law does require Rotary clubs and districts to file an annual information return on IRS Form 990, on or before the 15th day of the 5th month following the close of the annual accounting period (15 November). Certain organizations, other than private foundations, that do not normally receive more than $25,000 in gross receipts in each taxable year are not required to file Form 990.

Starting in 2008, clubs or districts with gross receipts of $25,000 or less were required to file Form 990-N, which is an electronic e-Postcard report. This report is required annually. Failure to meet the annual filing requirement for three consecutive years will result in revocation of the tax-exempt status of the club or district in question. To learn more about this requirement, and to obtain the necessary e-Postcard report form, visit the US Treasury website at: www.irs.gov/eo, or call the toll-free number: (877) 829-5500.

Numbers: RI's Group Exemption Number (referred to as "GEN" on Form 990), is 0573, which applies to RI as well as all USA, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands clubs and districts. At the same time, every club and district in the USA, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands is required to have its own Employer Identification Number (EIN). This 9-digit number is essentially a tax ID number, and has nothing to do with whether the club or district has any employees. As RI must report annually the EINs of all districts and clubs in the USA, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, the RI secretariat maintains a list of those EIN tax numbers for reference. New Rotary Clubs, however, must apply directly to the IRS for an EIN number to be assigned to the new Rotary club. Please contact your Club and District Support (CDS) representative at Rotary International headquarters if you have any questions about the EIN number for your club or district.

Tax Deductible Status: Though clubs and districts do not have to pay federal income tax, donations to clubs and districts are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution. However, such deductible status is possible for a contribution to any club or district charitable fund that has been independently classified by the IRS as qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Membership dues may be deductible for some Rotarians as a business expense. Please contact the IRS or your tax consultant or attorney for guidance on this issue.

Other Taxes: Clubs or districts may be required to file IRS Form 990-T if they have "unrelated business income." An unrelated trade or business is defined as any trade or business that is regularly carried on, and that is not substantially related to the organization's exempt purpose or function. (IRC Sec. 513)

Federal Social Security and withholding taxes, and local state income taxes may be required from a club or district that has one or more paid employees. Please contact the IRS or your tax consultant or attorney for guidance on this issue.

The laws of individual states vary in regard to state income tax, sales tax, other taxes and special licenses. The 501(c)(4) status applies only to federal income tax and does not necessarily have any bearing on state or local taxes. IRS interpretation of its Code also can vary slightly in different US Treasury districts. April 2009

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DISTRICT 7300 CALENDAR OF EVENTS http://www.rotarydistrict7300.org

2009

July – New Officers Month August – Membership and Extension Month

Washington Wild Things Baseball Game and Tailgate Party – July 25 … See flyer on page 13

Rotary District 7300 RYLA Program 2009 – July 26 thru July 31 – La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA

District Golf Outing – Friday, August 7, at Beaver Valley Golf Club. See flyers on page 11 and 12

See Rotary District 7300 website for details on events: rotarydistrict7300.org

Club Events Forest Hills Rotary Club is hosting a new fundraiser! For $20 you can purchase a flock of pink flamingos to land in someone's yard during the middle of the night (they're not real birds … they're plastic flamingos). Members of Forest Hills Rotary will sneak onto the lawn at the home of your choice and spread a flock of pink flamingos across the lawn, along with a sign saying, for example, “Happy Birthday” or “Congratulations!” Customize your message any way you'd like). The flock will remain in the yard for one day for all to see, then they will collect it. This is a great opportunity to surprise your loved ones, friends and co-workers! If you'd like to purchase a Flamingo Flock, or have any question regarding "flocking", contact Bob Dove: 412 731-8260 or drbobdove@aol.com

Monroeville Rotary Club is sponsoring an old-fashioned Big Top Circus July 16-17 at Monroeville community Park East. Shows are at 5:00PM and 7:30PM. Adults $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Children 14 and under free with a paying adult. For information call 412 327-8192, or check the website: www.lewisandclarkcircus.com

Turtle Creek Rotary Club’s 9th Annual Golf Outing will be held on Friday, September 11 at Glengary Golf Links 1019 Lentz Road, Latrobe, PA. $100 per golfer, includes lunch, green fees, golf cart, dinner and eligibility to win Team Skill and Door Prizes. $25 for dinner only, if not golfing. Registration 10:30AM, Group Tee Off 12:00NN, Awards Dinner 5:00PM. For further information, call: 412 823-8595.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

District Foundation Dinner November 6 DoubleTree Hotel, Moon Township District Conference 2010 May 13-16 Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV Rotary International Convention June 20-23 Montreal, Canada

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Rotary International 2009-2010

Rotary International President John Kenny Rotary Club of Grangemouth, Central Scotland

District 7300 2009-2010

District Governor – Rick Martin, Rotary Club of New Brighton district.governor2009-2010@rotarydistrict7300.org

District Governor-Elect – Cindy Sakala, Burrell Area Rotary Club district.governor2010-2011@rotarydistrict7300.org District Secretary – Harriet Sickles, Ambridge Rotary Club district.secretary@rotarydistrict7300.org District Treasurer – James Sisley, Rotary Club of New Brighton district.treasurer@rotarydistrict7300.org District Secretariat – Sandra Rebholz, Green Tree Rotary Club district.secretariat@rotarydistrict7300.org District Webmaster – Marc Myers, Green Tree Rotary Club webmaster@rotarydistrict7300.org

Rotary District 7300 PO Box 44305 Pittsburgh, PA 15205 412 429-7300 Fax: 412 429-7300

District Website: www.rotarydistrict7300.org

District Officers 2009-2010

District Governor’s Newsletter Sandra Rebholz editor@rotarydistrict7300.org District Trainer Christopher Beck chrisbeckpa@yahoo.com District Conference Catherine Crawford ceckathy@zoominternet.net Awards Brian Daniels stacie@fortunefinancialservices.com Golf Outing and Dinner James Riggio riggio@bfwater.net Interact Elizabeth Marie Dunn 412 243-8795 Rotaract Linda Ebel ebel@andrew.cmu.edu International Chairman Schuyler Foerster skyf@worldaffairspittsburgh.org Youth Exchange Christopher Beck chrisbeckpa@yahoo.com Annual Giving Fund Mark Brilmyer vjbrilmyer@hillmanco.com Group Study Exchange Edward Grimes grimesadv@comcast.net Ambassadorial Scholarships Jeffrey Klink jldklink@verizon.net Foundation Dinner Diane Dornenburg ddornenburg@bcchamber.com Speakers & Programs Robert Brindley boverand@comcast.net

District Directors

Membership Karl Ohrman karlohrman@aol.com District 7300 Foundation Ralph Manning rmanning@tuckerlaw.com

Assistant District Governors

Area 1 Walter Sickles harwal706@yahoo.com Area 2 Rex Woodward woodwardrex@yahoo.com Area 3 Regis Krol rekrol@stewart.com Area 4 Susan Kelly skelly2@standard.com Area 5 Marcy McKivitz mmckivitz@callos.com Area 6 Johnny Mock mockjr@aol.com Area 7 Nina Stahlberg nstahlberg@comcast.net Area 8 Gaylord Gillis revscathyandskip@comcast.net Area 9 Diane Belitskus diane@habitatav.org Area 10 Robert Brindley boverand@comcast.net

Service Above Self