WELCOME
Welcome to the Georgetown-Millsboro (DE) Rotary Club's web site. We're located in the center of Sussex County in the heart of DelMarVa (Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Peninsula), affectionately known as "Lower Slower" Delaware. For those living in the area or visiting, please consider joining us at noon for lunch any Tuesday at Georgetown Presbyterian Church, 203 N Bedford Street, just two blocks north of The Circle. Check out the speaker's schedule below or contact us for more information. Linda Price, President
Announcements
If you don't find what you're seeking here, try DaCdb or District 7630.
Coming Club Events
Annual Golf Fundraiser: October 10/The Peninsula
District 7630 Events
District 7630 Assembly/Dover Sheraton: May 18/8am
DG Dan Houghtaling Installation/Dover Sheraton: June 4/6pm
Club Officer Installation/Sussex Pines: June 18/6pm
Welcome Carlene and Jeanne
Carlene Roche (left) has tranferred her membership to our club. Welcome Carlene.
Jeanne Dukes (right) is our newest member.
More about Carlene and Jeanne coming soon.
Board Meeting Highlights
President Linda convened the April 18th Board meeting at 7:30am. The Treasurer's and Secretary's reports were approved. Helen Kruger volunteered to contact members and sponsors who had not paid what is due the club. The Board reviewed and approved Bylaws amendments concerning the 85 Rule and Termination for failure to pay dues. Dan Tabler was approved as the club's voting delegate to DISCON 2013. The next regular Board meeting will be on May 16th from 7:30 to 8:30am in Lin Faucett's Board Room at Del Tech. Board meetings last about an hour, are open to all members and count as a meeting make-up.
Community Grants
2012 Grants -Three community organizations received funds in the 2012 Grants cycle. Group names and the amounts received "coming soon."
Please click these links for the Grant Guidelines and Application to learn more. Applications for 2013 grants will be accepted until October 31st.
Note: Due to economic conditions, grants will be awarded once a year until further notice.
College Scholarships
The Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary Club offers two $1000.00 scholarships to deserving high school seniors from the Georgetown-Millsboro area. Click here for scholarship guidelines and an application.
Ernie Felici maintains our club Facebook page. To learn more go to: http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php#/pages/Georgetown-DE/Georgetown-Millsboro-Rotary-Club/362189010146?ref=ts If you have Facebook questions, please ask Ernie our Facebook "expert."
MEETINGS
The club meets every Tuesday at noon at the Georgetown Presbyterian Church on North Bedford Street, two blocks north of The Circle.
Speakers - VP Stephen Kasperski schedules our weekly speakers. Please contact Stephen with speaker/program suggestions.
SPEAKER SCHEDULE
| DATE | Speaker | Topic | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
May 7 |
GSE Team |
Greetings from Pakistan |
Stephen |
May 14 |
Crystal Timmons |
Untied Way |
Stephen |
May 21 |
Nicole Goldsboro |
American Lung Assn. |
Stephen |
May 28 |
Club Assembly |
Club Assembly |
Pres Linda |
June 4 |
Elaine Fike |
Georgetown Library |
Stephen |
June 11 |
Chris Halls |
Peninsula Hospital |
Stephen |
June 18 |
No Noon Meeting |
Officer Installation |
Stephen |
June 25 |
Club Assembly |
Club Assembly |
Pres Linda |
President Linda led the Club Assembly that included a variety of topics including proposed amendments to the bylaws
Dean Dey, Delaware Libraries, provided a large amount of interesting information concerning programs available to help people find jobs including completing applications and creating resumes. There is no charge for the services that also include interview preparation.
The meeting was led by VP Stephen in President Linda's absence due to illness. In an abbreviated club assembly, we discussed the club's mission. It was decided to review the strategic plan we worked on a year ago and make ammendments as needed. New Sgt. of Arms Carlene presented a short Rotary quiz with chocolate rabbits as prizes. Dan and Wes reported on progress made with the Bullying Project that will be held in April at Georgetown Elementary with the help of the Sussex Tech students who attended RYLA.
Frank Shade shared a great deal of very interesting information about Punkin Chunkin. From a handful of people in 1986 the event has ground to attract over 20,000. The event has outgrown several venues as the machines have improved. The first record toss was just 178 feet and now the once unimaginable goal of a mile is in reach. The event raises thousands of dollars for local organizations. The Science Channel has broadcast rights for the event through 2013. |
concerning the 85 Rule and Termination for failure to pay dues. There was also a discussion of club activities including our fundraisers. Scholarship Chair Hugh Leahy reported that 17 students had applied for scholarships and that all were deserving. He asked the Board to consider increasing the funds available to $3000 so that three students, one from each school, could receive a scholarship. Dan Tabler reported on the Bullying Project that will be presented by Sussex Tech students to fifth graders at Georgetown Elementary on May 1st. Dan also gave a brief report on DISCON 2013 that he attended as the club's official representative last weekend. 
Happy Birthday
| May 27 | Helen Kruger |
Rotary Radio
Pathway to Service: 7:30am Sunday on WDEL (1150 AM) - Hosted by PDG Carol Ann Weisenfeld. Listen to past shows on the District 7630 web site
Photos by Dan Tabler and others as noted.
Updated 4/30/13 - Send Webmaster Dan Tabler club news and photos
