The Spokesman - Archive  Sep 15, 2009

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SPOKESMAN SPONSOR: THE BIG E (Eastern States Expo) from Sept 18 - Oct 4

SPEAKERS:

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18th - Hannah Crossen, 21, Eastern Region Vice President of The National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America) - The National FFA Organization, is a national youth organization of 507,763 student members ­ all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture ­ as part of 7,439 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988, in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Crossen is currently attending The Ohio State University, where she is a member of OSU Alpha Zeta Partners, the OSU Buckeye Leadership Society, the OSU Agricultural Education Society and the OSU Scarlet and Gray Ag Day Committee.

SPECIAL AUCTION ON 9/18 - The Ultimate Big E Experience

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25th - Susana Hall of Longmeadow, MA and Maureen Hayes of Springfield, MA climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in 2008 - Hall, RN, BSN, MBA, ACM is a Clinical Business Consultant to Managed Care & Director for Post Acute Services at Baystate Health. Maureen Hayes, is President of Hayes Development Services, a Springfield-based consulting firm focusing on urban economic development. Hall and Hayes climbed Kilimanjaro with Suzanne Bridge of Somers, CT and Judy Woods of Niantic, CT in February 2008. At just under 20,000 feet (5,895 meters), Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point in the continent of Africa, the highest free-standing mountain in the world, and the highest volcano in the world. It is one of the ³Seven Summits², the highest point on each of the earth¹s continents, and is located in the nation of Tanzania on the east coast of Africa. Their ascent took four days, with the final climb involving a nine hour climb that began just after midnight.

SPECIAL AUCTION ON 9/25 - The Red Sox finale Experience

PAUL HARRIS AWARD DINNER AND AUCTION UPDATE:

HONORING THE FOLLOWING RECIPIENTS:

Jim Russell for Marion Russell David Dambrov Jay Leib

MaryAnne Herron The Davis Foundation

SILENT AUCTION - We need your help! The Paul Harris Banquet & Silent Auction is quickly approaching and we desperately need items for the auction. We can't do this alone. Auction items are needed today. Your support will allow us the opportunity to raise the much needed funds to support local programs. Thank you for your continued help and support.  Please contact Valerie Delude with Auction Items at duludes1@aol.com or (413) 733-2129.

ADVERTISING IN DINNER AND AUCTION PROGRAM - Our dinner and program are made possible through advertising in the dinner and auction program.  Advertisements available in our event program are:

___ $100 FULL PAGE ___ $50 HALF PAGE

___ $25 LISTING UNDER FRIENDS OF ROTARY

Please note a full page ad is 5 x 8 inches and half page 5 x 4 inches. Please send any graphics or artwork to Brian Sears at bsears@searsre.com.  For further information, please call Brian at (413) 237-9399. 

FROM THE ARCHIVES: 

From the Spokesman dated February 6, 1931. Mayor Dwight Winter spoke to Rotary and outlined the problem of unemployment in Springfield. His aggressive approach, including work for pay in lieu of charity in instances wherever possible was strongly urged. It is a difficult task which is being handled with much efficiency by the Mayor.