Co - District Governors visit Sturbridge Rotary

PUBLICATION # 275 10 OCTOBER 2016

STURBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB District # 7910

Right Picture - Assistant District Governor Clifford Gerber

President Otto Prohaska, PhD (left) welcomes Co - District Governors

Pat and Skip Doyle to the Sturbridge Rotary Club on September 19th.

STURBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB

Rotarian Martin Anscombe visits Sturbridge Rotary Club

Charles and Marguerite Battersby host a party at their home on Tuesday September 27th to welcome Rotari-

an Martin Anscombe and Helen Glibbery from Norfolk, Watton County, of the United Kingdom. There was

lots of food and laughter about spur-of-the-moment exchange of fun stories.

Fellowship at the Battersby Home

Rotarian Martin Anscombe (left) exchanges his

club’s banner with President Otto Prohaska, PhD at

the September 26th meeting. Martin and his friend,

Helen Glibbery were visiting from Norfolk, United

Kingdom.

Klaus and Glenys Hachfeld were hosting them while

in Sturbridge visiting several landmarks to include

Old Sturbridge Village.

Part of Martin Anscombe’s presentation was on his

military career as a pilot of the Vulcan B MK 2

bomber. Martin also noted that of 35 airbases in the

UK, over 17 of them were maned by American Forc-

es. Martin also proudly mentioned that the largest

U.S. Air Force library outside of the United States is

in Norwich, UK.

Martin concluded his presentation on his 32 years in

Rotary of which he was President of his club twice.

STURBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB

Peter Zeh (left) is presented the Rotarian

of the Year Award by Past President Aus-

tin Jenkins.

Peter constantly takes the initiative to

support and enhance the Sturbridge Rota-

ry Club. From July 1st 2015 to 30 June

2016 Peter continued to manage the Lot-

tery Basket Fundraiser resulting in

$10,000 dollars all of which directed to-

ward the scholarship program.

Peter did not stop there. He worked with

the Publick House management resulting

in the Sturbridge Rotary Club being part

of a Community Benefit Fundraiser Din-

ner that resulted in over $1,000 raised for

the charity objectives of the Club. Peter

also orders and coordinates the distribu-

tion of over 250 dictionaries each year to

local 3rd graders.

Peter continues his dedication with the

current Lottery Basket Fundraiser and

recently organized the Fall cleanup of Ro-

tary Park .

United Way Day of Caring - September 21

Sturbridge Rotary Club volunteer Fall cleanup at

the Federated Church

Rotarian of the Year

Sturbridge Rotary Club volunteer as runners for the United

Way.

STURBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB

Kevin Filchak talks about Sturbridge’s Economic Development

and Tourism

President Otto Prohaska, PhD (left) presents Mr. Kevin Filchak a Sturbridge Rotary mug after

his discussion with the Club at the October 3rd meeting.

Kevin discussed several objectives he is working on as the Director of Economic Development

and Tourism for the Town of Sturbridge. Kevin opened his presentation on the progress of a

Consultant from Boston working on plans for a trolley from Rte., 148 to Hobbs Brook Shop-

ping Center. Other projects Kevin is working on; re-write in plain English the guide book of

Bylaws for doing business in Sturbridge, establish an outreach program so “what can Stur-

bridge do to help your business”, review a new “Branding” symbol for Sturbridge such as a

weather vane and setup a policy on standardizing how to use social media.

Much discussion followed Kevin’s presentation given many members of the Club have busi-

ness interest in Sturbridge.

Rotary Park Fall Cleanup October 8th

STURBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB

Upcoming Events

Monday, October 17 - Regular Meeting - Stourbridge / Sturbridge Friendship Day. There will be a re-

play of a live greeting between the Clubs that was skype-recorded earlier in the day during Stourbridge's

regular Rotary meeting .

Saturday, October 22 - Fellowship - Hearty hors d’oeuvers at the Art Center in Southbridge followed

by a performance by Gateway Players “Breaking Legs”. Cost $23.00 per person.

Monday, October 24th - No Meeting.

Saturday, October 29th - “Antique Appraisal Show ” fundraiser

Club Notes

.Klaus has submitted Sturbridge Rotary Club’s fifth International Project for approval to the District.

This project is known as the Kosovo II project.

The Club donated $1,500 to the John Paul II Food Pantry at the October 3rd meeting. Mr. Bill Pioppi

was present to receive the check on behalf of the Food Pantry. Bill gave an update on the growing needs

of the Food Pantry and thanked the Club for the donation.

The Membership Committee is issuing new business cards to the members with the Four Way Test on

the back of the card. The Committee is also developing a new flyer / brochure

Peter has reserved another Community Benefit Dinner on July 17, 2017.

Sturbridge Rotary Club’s 2016 / 2017 Officers and Board of Directors