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Civitan Club of Dayton April 2013 Newsletter Dayton Civitan Club 2008-2009 Honor Club Award and 2008 MLK Award Tony Massoud, Editor
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From Civitan Club of Dayton Newsletter September 9, 2003 Today’s guest speaker was none other than our own,
Buck Rodgers. In 1940 Buck went to the State Street
Army Recruitment Center in Albany, NY to enlist.
When he arrived, he was told he couldn’t enlist
because he was drafted. His draft notice was in
process. He and two others made the front page of
the newspaper. After military training, Buck was
assigned to a Military Police (MO) Unit at Governor’s
Island, NY. He watched prisoners from WWI. He said
the ammo he used was so old that the bullet fell from
the casing and gunpowder fell out onto the ground. A
prisoner he was guarding picked up the bullet and
handed it to him.
From Buck’s standpoint, the most amazing thing
about a year before Pearl Harbor was the lack of
equipment in the military. They had a sign on a truck
marked “TANK”. It was almost immediately after the
bombing at Pearl Harbor, that the equipment issued
to the military was considerably better.
Later on, Buck worked in the payroll department at
Fort Dix and had some great stories to tell. Like when
a pilot had a special deduction from his pay. Buck
inquired about the deduction. The pilot told him it
was to pay for the plane he lost when he tried to
maneuver it under a bridge.
Buck was in the Army for 5 years. He remembered
when he was guarding the POW’s from Italy and
Germany, the major difference between them. The
Germans were always planning night and day how to
escape. The Italians were the opposite; they were
planning night and day how to find a way to stay in.
There were quite a few really funny, true stories that
he shared and kept us all laughing until tears rolled
down some of our eyes.
Buck says the thing he remembers about the people
who served is the outstanding work they did. No
matter how difficult the task, a task they would or
could not perform before the war, they managed to
find the knowhow and get it done. People really
shaped up.
ROGERS, Graham L. "Buck", age 97 of Dayton,
passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Good
Samaritan Hospital. He was born November 21,
1915 to the late Edward J. and Carrie Jane
(Graham) Rogers. Buck graduated from Colgate
University and worked for the Travelors in
Hartford CT, before serving in the U.S. Army
during WWII where he was discharged as a
Major. He served at Ft. Dix as the Chief Financial
Officer. Buck was the former Owner of Rogers
McNay Insurance and retired as a Real Estate
Developer. He was a member of Millenium Lodge
F.& A. M., Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton and the
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Antioch Shrine. Preceded in death by his wife Ida
L. Rogers on Feb. 27, 2005. Survived by dear
friends Mike and Karen Huffman. Buck was a
Civitan member for 62 years and received his 60
year plaque as a Civitan November, 2011 at The
Civitan Club of Dayton’s 90th
Anniversary
celebration which he hung proudly in his room.
April Luncheon Programs
April 4, Justin Kratzmeyer, spoke on the benefits of natural remedies in contrast to the more common healthcare and Rx lifestyle. We are taught from a young age to trust drugs and it seems that many do not believe that natural alternatives are as effective. His vision and passion is to clear up this misunderstanding and promote natural healthy living and healing. Justin works with individuals, groups, and businesses and he does community events and Health and Wellness programs. http://jkratzmeyer.com/
Figure 1 Justin Kratzmeyer
Justin’s nutrition and other “go
green” products can be found here: http://www.amway.com/justinandalicia
Popular Q&A
Q: What's the definition of herbal medicine?
A: herbal medicine: a medicine made from plants and used to prevent or treat disease or promote health; the use of medicinal herbs to prevent or treat disease
Q: What is Herbal Medicine? A: Since the beginning of time man has used herbal medicine and many of our medications we use today are derived from herbal medicine. Seeds, roots, stems, berry, and more Q: How to use turmeric as a herbal medicine? A: 1. Use turmeric to treat wounds, cuts, cysts and other skin conditions. Turmeric is successful when treating wounds, cuts, cysts, eczema and other skin conditions.
Q: What are fat burner herbal medicines? A: According to the FDA, herbal fat burners fall under the category of dietary supplements due to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994.
Q: Negative Side Effects of Herbal Medicine. A: Some herbal medicines can interact negatively with a medication you are already taking, making them inactive or too active. Check with your doctor before combining with medicines Q: Are there any side effects with herbal medicine? A: Like acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine has few side effects. Herbal medicine is a complete and comprehensive medicine that has naturally improved health.
Q: Are there any side effects to herbal medicine? A: In general, herbal medicine doesn't have side effects. However, if you're pregnant, there might be some herbs that you should avoid taking. Q: Do all herbal medicine have side effect? A: All medicines, herbal and pharmaceutical, can have side effects.
May 18, John M Keller, CP talked about the
accounting profession and Taxation at the
Federal, State and Local levels. Mr. Keller sent a
letter which is attached to summarize his
program.
Figure 2 John M. Keller, CPA
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Become a Friend of URS; please contact Ashley
Brookey if you would like to join them on
Tuesday, May 21st at 8 am-9:15 am for
breakfast and a tour of their facilities. Please
call 937-233-1230 ext 104.
May 2013 Luncheon Programs
May 2, Bill Loftus, “ Your Words - Your World”,
May 9th , Lions Club
May 16th , Carlos Scarpero, Carlos is the founder of
DaytonPulse.com, a locally based small business
portal
May 23, Lions Club
May 30, Club Business Meetings
Dayton Civitan Website: Thank You Dan Barret,
Club webmaster, because of Dan, you can see
photos and videos from Civitans Past:
http://www.spiritsgifts.com/civitan.htm
Dan Barret does a great job for Civitan.
Cardinal District’s Website:
http://civitan.net/cardinal/
International President Joe G. Parker’s theme is “Civitan Passion Speaks With Action”, which is WHY we do WHAT we do and HOW we do it!
Cardinal District Convention April 19-20, 2013 Was an excellent program with special guests Jo Ann O’Toole, International Region 4 Director, and husband John from Waynesboro, PA. The Dayton club had Mike King and Tony Massoud attend the meeting. A wealth of fundraising information was presented to all the clubs in attendance. Pictures and videos and can be watched at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ffwwlt4440m1yli/P5SMboWC0q
Figure 3 Tom Locke, Mike King, Sandy Stout
Mike King receives the Dayton Club’s Helmsman
Award from Past Cardinal District Governor
Sandy Stout and Tom Locke from West Virginia
Spring is the time for Civitan Club officer
elections.
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Officers
President Mike King 937-829-1010
Pres Elect Rebecca Karason 937-417-6410
Past President- Wes Ramsey 937-974-4245
Treasurer- Doug Kneisly, 937-836-5422
Secretary – Stanley Wyllie, 937-252-8496
Board Members
Al Pierce, Sr. (2yrs) 937-572-7686
Brian Miller (Past President) 513-779-1288
Tony Massoud (Past President) 937-274-1319
Appointed Officers
Chaplin – Al Pierce, Sr, 937-572-7686
Sergeant at Arms – Al Pierce, Sr, 937-572-7686
Editor – Tony Massoud, 937-274-1319
Committee Chairmen
Auditor- Al Pierce, Sr, 937-572-7686
Awards - Stanley Wyllie, 937-252-8496
Budget & Finance- Doug Kneisly, 937-836-5422
Constitution & By Laws-Kneisly, 937-836-5422
Education-
Entertainment-
Fellowship & Attendance-Wyllie, 937-252-8496
Membership-Clarke Wyllie, 937-252-8496
Projects-Tony Massoud, 937-274-1319
Programs-Tony Massoud, 937-274-1319
Publicity-Mike King, 937-829-1010
Member Directory
Willie Fulton 937-837-0822
Mary King 813-777-2111
Mike King 937-829-1010
Doug Kneisly 937-836-5422
Tony Massoud 937-274-1319
Al Pierce, Sr. 937-572-7686
Clarke Wyllie 937-252-8496
Wes Ramsey 937-974-4245 Brian Miller 513-779-1288
Rebecca Karason 937-918-1000
Steve Spears 937-836-3557
Tony Antoun 937-350-5638
Al Harmon 937-623-3246
Debra Kindred 937-286-3097
The CIVITAN CREED
I AM CIVITAN, as old as life, as young
as the rainbow, as endless as time.
MY HANDS do the work of the world and
reach out in service to others.
MY EARS hear the cry of children and
the call throughout the world for peace,
guidance, progress, and unity.
MY EYES search for others to join in the
fellowship and service of Civitan.
MY MOUTH utters the call to daily duty
and speaks prayers in every tongue.
MY MIND teaches me respect for law and
the flag of my country.
MY HEART beats for every friend, bleeds
for every injury to humanity, and throbs with joy
at every triumph of truth.
MY SOUL knows no fear but its own
unworthiness.
MY HOPE is for a better world through Civitan.
MY MOTTO: Builders of good citizenship.
MY BELIEF: Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you.
MY PLEDGE: To practice the Golden Rule
and build upon it a better and nobler Citizenship
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