Rotary Club of Beavercreek

President Jack Henderson opened the meeting at 12:10. He welcomed the guests and members and thanked all those who had helped in various capacities. He then asked all the veterans to stand and be recognized.

Jerome Demmings gave the invocation, giving thanks for Rotary and asking a blessing upon our soldiers and the veterans who have served in the past.

Secretary Ed Low not being present, President Elect Dan Tobias reprised his role as secretary and reported 8 guests, 5 visiting Rotarians, and 41 members for a mediocre 55%. Prospective members Kent Anderson and Greg Hull were in attendance.

Denny Jarvi took the podium as sergeant, reporting that there were only 49 shopping days left until Christmas. He then informed the club of several facts about Maple trees, candy, and polar bears. Some of the more intriguing facts were: slugs have 4 noses, butterflies use their feet to taste, and cats sleep 16 hours a day.

Lee Schatzley had the lucky number, but his 4 of Spades fell short of the King of Hearts to win the $910 pot. It continues to grow.

In Happy Bucks Eric Marcus said that he had received a postcard from exchange student Ava, thanking him for taking her to an Ohio State football game, Phil Sparks was delighted that he was building a home for a buyer and had another possibility for after the first of the year. He was also happy about the extension of the first time buyer incentive. Jack Henderson was happy that Phil was at the meeting, John Webster reported that his granddaughter had received the Mason Rotary Club's Rotary Royalty Award for Leadership. Her brother had received the same award when he was in high school. Denny Jarvi congratulated both Scott Hadley and Brian Jarvis on their successful political campaigns, Scott Hadley was just glad the election was over and for the outcome, and John Webster was delighted to not have to listen to Issue 3 spots on TV any more.

In announcements Eric Marcus presented a check for $1,000 to the club, which represented a grant from Rotary International for our literary project, he also said that November is Foundation Month and he asked that every member become a sustaining member to help with the various projects that Rotary performs. He also reminded the club of the credit card that would provide $50 for our treasury. Jay Tieber has a Veteran's Day Film Festival with guest General Dick Reynolds. The film is titled Liberty & Freedom and will play at the Neon Theater and the Engineer's Club. He has an underwriter for next year. The film is free, but donations are accepted. Dr. Bruce Brumfiel announced that this is the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Good Shepherd clinic in Belize, Bob Wilda said that there was a free concert at the United States Museum of the Air Force by the Band of Flight, and Jack Henderson reminded everyone to sign up for various duties and he announced the resignation of Rick Kump.

The speaker did not show up and has been rescheduled. In his place, Jack had several of the veteran members tell stories of their service experiences.

President Jack Henderson, once again able to chair the club, opened the meeting at 12:10. He welcomed the guests and members and thanked all those who had helped in various capacities.

Marvin Sparks gave the invocation, speaking of the heritage of our nation and of Rotary. He gave thanks for the service that Rotary offers.

Secretary Ed Low reported 4 guests, 2 visiting Rotarians, and 41 members for a mediocre 56%. Prospective members Ken Anderson, Bill Dye, and Greg Hall were in attendance.

Brian Lampton took the podium and gave a very brief weather and sports report. Tonight is Beavercreek High School's last football game of the season. He reminded everyone that next Tuesday is election day and asked a trivia question. What high school did the University of Dayton lose to?.....Xenia High School, very early in the 1900's. He also congratulated Mark Thomas and Ed O'Shaughnessy on their election to the chamber's board of directors.

In Happy Bucks Nick Apple said that in 1973 he welcomed Captain Tom Moe back from serving overseas and now Tom is being inducted into the Ohio Veteran's Hall of Fame, Mick Lundy is not happy that this is the last football game of the season, but is happy about the great group of seniors, Jack Henderson has been absent for the last two weeks from the club and he said that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumor, but he is feeling fine, it is not malignant, and he doesn't have to be checked for the next 3 months. Jerome Demmings was delighted that he and his wife have finally moved into their new home.

Bob Wilda sold himself the winning ticket for the drawing, but failed to pull the King of Hearts. The pot continues to grow.

In announcements Dan Tobias said that the nominating committee would be meeting today to draw up a list of candidates, Paul Hemmeter was delighted to wrap up the ticket sales for the raffle for the Greene County Foundation. He said the sales resulted in $500 for the club and that Roger Bush was the top salesperson. He also asked that anyone who wins a prize in the drawing let Jack or himself know. Lee Schatzley made a political request and Jack Henderson reminded the club that under the new by-laws the president will be elected by a direct vote of the membership, rather than by the board. Ed Low announced that Walnut Grove Country Club would be serving a Thanksgiving meal from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm if anyone was interested.

Larry Hansgren, the Voice of the University of Dayton Flyers presented the program this week. Larry not only announces basketball, but also football and does the news each morning.

He started with a joke and a story of having hit a deer on his way back from a recent game in Indiana.

He said that a positive attitude was important, but not sufficient for success. You have to have a plan.

U.D.'s recruitment program and success on the court are because of Coach Gregory's 4 step program.

1. Reach out to former players, don't let them be just a name or a picture on the wall. Get them involved.

2. Go fishing in the same pond that everyone else is. Don't ignore the schools where other colleges are recruiting...get in there too.

3. No hip pocket programs. Don't accept recruits who only want to go to U.D. because they have no other choice. Be sure they really want to play here.

4. Only recruit players who are better than the existing players. You can't improve if you don't build upon what you already have.

The university has a lot of tradition, good facilities, and a good fan base. It will only go up from where it is now.

President Jack Henderson being unable to attend, President Elect Dan Tobias opened the meeting at 12:14. He welcomed the guests and members and thanked all those who had helped in various capacities. He introduced District Governor Hans Berkle.

Brian Lampton gave the invocation, giving thanks for the club, the fellowship, our troops, and asking for well wishes for those who were ill.

Secretary Ed Low reported 4 guests, 3 visiting Rotarians, 41 members, and 1 make-up for a mediocre 54%. Prospective member Ken Anderson was in attendance.

Dave Fleming once again took the podium. He gave a brief sports report followed by "bad week" and "good week" items, a few "Only in America" stories , some proverb endings by first graders and finished with a couple of lawyer jokes.

In Happy Bucks Jerry Smith reported that Governor Strickland had the fewest bills every introduced, Colin Kowalski's grandson caught a pass and he also said that the DOW had surpassed 10,000, Scott Hadley and Brian Jarvis have both been endorsed by the Dayton Daily News, Fran O'Shaughnessy said that the Red Cross had helped 1,500 families in Atlanta, Ed O'Shaughnessy was happy to have Fran home, Mick Lundy said that the Beavercreek High School football teams are doing well.

Tim Beach had the lucky number, but his 7 of Spades did not win him the pot.

In announcements Dan Tobias reminded the club of the Pig Roast on Oct. 23rd and of the District Meeting on increasing membership on Nov. 4th. and Paul Hemmeter said that the funds from the Foundation Raffle had to be turned in today.

Owen Wrassman of the Red's Community Foundation presented a program on what has been accomplished in Cincinnati with their Miracle League, which is similar to Owen's Place.

The Miracle League is part of the park district in Cincinnati and was built next to a swimming pool that is totally accessible to the handicapped. It is on 43 acres and will eventually include a pavilion.

The organization was formed in Dec., 2007 and they were able to open the field on

May 9, 2009, which allowed children to play baseball that had thought it was only a dream.

The surface of the field is rubber so that poor weather will not affect it, wheelchairs can easily roll across it, and the players will not be hurt should they fall.

The Cincinnati field was only the 100th field of it's kind in the United States, but more are being built all the time. With the need, worldwide, there could be a field every 15 miles.

The Foundation, not only does it's work in Cincinnati, but in a three state area. There have even been programs in the Dayton area.

What is especially heartwarming for us as Rotarians, is the fact that of the fields that have been built across the United States, over half have been backed by Rotary Clubs.

President Jack Henderson being unable to attend, President Elect Dan Tobias opened the meeting at 12:12. He welcomed the guests and members and thanked all those who had helped in various capacities.

Jerome Demmings gave the invocation, giving thanks for the purpose and service of Rotary and asking for Jack's improved health.

Secretary Ed Low reported 9 guests, 3 visiting Rotarians, and 42 members, for a mediocre 55%. Prospective members Kent Anderson was in attendance.

Dave Fleming once again took the podium, informing us that Ed Phillips was celebrating the 50th anniversary of having played on the unbeaten 1959 Bowling Green football team. He told a number of senior citizen jokes, gave examples of "stupid criminals", the Rapture, and a variety of plays on words.

In Happy Bucks Mike Zwick thanked those who had helped at Clocktoberfest. They were Lora Booher, Mike Cornell, Bob Craven, Jan Craven, Mark Cruse, Nancy Hadley, Scott Hadley, Brian Jarvis, Denny Morrison, Phil Sparks, Bob Stone, Joe Stadnicar, Dan Tobias, John Turner, Linda Turner, Dave VandenBos, Bill Watson, Sandy Watson, and Jason Zwick. Ed Phillips was happy that he had played on the 1959 football team, Clete Buddelmeyer asked that people attend the Beavercreek Youth Council, and Scott Hadley announced that he had campaign signs for anyone who wished to put one in their yard.

Bob Wilda had the lucky number, but failed to win the $805 pot. It still grows.

In announcements Dan Tobias reminded the club of the Pig Roast on Oct. 23rd and of the District Meeting on increasing membership on Nov. 4th. He also announced Ken Abell's resignation from the club due to budget restraints. Mike Gerhart from the Centerville Rotary Club sang a song about their upcoming pancake breakfast and asked for people to buy tickets. Barb DeMarey reminded everyone of the Try-a-Truck event this weekend and Paul Hemmeter said that of the 200 tickets for the Greene County Foundation Raffle, all but 5 had been taken by club members. The funds must be turned in by next Friday.

This week's program was information on five levies that will be on the Nov. ballot.

President Jack Henderson opened the meeting at 12:10. He welcomed the guests and members and thanked all those who had helped in various capacities.

Rev. Ken Abell gave the invocation, asking for service and care for our fellow man and giving thanks for Rotary.

Secretary Ed Low reported 8 guests, 1 visiting Rotarian, 1 make-up and 42 members, for a mediocre 56%. Prospective members Ken Anderson, Greg Hall and Bill Dye were in attendance.

Dave Fleming once again took the podium, informing us that Chicago had not been selected as a site for the Olympics and that the chamber was holding it's first Business Expo in 10 years. He also said that tonight was Homecoming for Beavercreek High School. He read a list of Miami Valley residents who had been part of the unbeaten 1959 Bowling Green State University Football Team, including our own Ed Phillips. He offered a very short sports report, fined Rick Perales for his picture at the opening of the new Stewart Street bridge, and ended with a few examples of its a "Bad Week For Ambition" and a "Good Week For Nerds".

Tim Pollard had the lucky number, but failed to win the $773 pot. It continues to grow.

In announcements Beckie Pfister reminded everyone of the upcoming Pig Roast on Oct. 23rd and asked for more door prizes. She said that they could be brought that evening. Paul Hemmeter is still selling raffle tickets for the Greene County Foundation. There have been 95 tickets actually sold so far with another 70 out but not yet paid for by members. He reminded the club that we would receive half the proceeds from the ticket sales. Larry Dryden reported that the YMCA's golf outing would be Oct. 12th. They are also selling golf balls for $5. These balls will be dropped by helicopter onto the green. The person whose ball is closest to the pin will win the pot. Mick Lundy reminded the club that this was Homecoming and the season was 4-1.

In Happy Bucks Bill Tuxhorn is celebrating his 80th birthday. Happy Birthday, Bill.

Barb DeMarey presented a plaque to Jack Henderson from the Eager Beavers Football Team for the support we give them every year.

Mike Zwick and Ed O'Shaughnessy presented a check for $500 from the Golf Outing to Dr. Bruce Brumfiel for the Good Shepherd Clinic in Belize.

Brad Brownell, Head Coach of the Wright State University Basketball Team was the speaker this week. Brad lives in Beavercreek and his two daughters attend school here.

This is his 4th year as head coach and they have won 20+ games each year, which is a record for Wright State.

There are 9 juniors and seniors returning this year and if they can stay healthy the team should do very well. They have brought in 3 new players to add to the mix, one of whom is a 27 year old from Ghana who is 6 foot 7 inches and has served in the United States Navy.

Wright State University's basketball team is now in Division One and has been picked for the number 2 spot in the Horizon League. The Horizon League is 10th or 11th out of 31 leagues in the country. This will be a very challenging season.

Wright State has a 10,000 seat arena and they are 110th out of 351 arenas in attendance in the United States.

They are trying to increase attendance with several new things this year. To liven things up at Nutter Center, murals have been painted on the walls and there is now a party deck located on the floor level behind the basket with access to the Raider Club Lounge which can entertain 30 people.

In addition, this year they are pairing with non-profit groups. The group pays less for the tickets and then sells them for whatever they wish, up to the full $17 price. They then keep whatever they make between the $6 the group is charged and whatever they have sold them for. Right now they are pairing with the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has the forms if you wish to attend a game.


First up was Mike Dooley who served 10 years in the Army as an M.P. and was stationed in Viet Nam. His story, however, dealt with an incident at the Pentagon when he ended up as a soldier with a flower in the end of his rifle when the flower children were protesting the war.	Lee Schatzley related a tale of when he spent a night in a brothel in Paris during WWII playing cards with one of the ladies while his friends had other things on their minds.

Guest Bill Hagenbuch told how he met his wife in London during WWII when he was told to further good relations with a local civilian laboratory.	Last up was Denny Jarvi who spoke of a friend of his in his fighter squadron in Viet Nam. The man had shot down a Vietnamese pilot who he met recently at a conference. The gentleman invited him to Saigon to meet his family. While there the Vietnamese pilot said he had shot down a plane and wondered if he could meet the pilots. Denny's friend found that one of the men had died in a car crash, but the other was eager to meet with the Vietnamese pilot. When he did, he was happy to know he had been shot down instead of hit by ground artillery. A book has been written about their experiences, My Enemy, My Friend.