Byesville Rotary learns “Downtown is living room of the community”

Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President; Heather Dickson, Executive Director of Cambridge Main Street; Rich Dair, Speaker Host.


Heather Dickson, the new Executive Director of Cambridge Main Street, explained that she developed a passion for helping small business early. She has practical experience running a small business. She opened her first coffee house in Little Rock. This shop was followed by two more. When she decided to return home to the Cambridge, she fell back on what she knew and opened a café –Uppities—in New Concord.

She began investigating opening a shop in Cambridge. Her first stop for information was to speak to Fran Taylor who told Dickson that she was leaving her position as Director of Cambridge Main Street. Dickson decided to apply for the job.

Dickson brings energy and excitement to the position. She explained to Byesville Rotary that the Main Street organization is non profit and is supported by volunteers and some private funding.

Main Street is organized around 4 committees. The Organization Committee is responsible for hiring and organizes membership drives. The Economic Restructuring Committee helps businesses stay open and seeks to bring new business to the area. This committee hosts Merchants Matter meetings. Anyone interested in business is invited. Meeting topics vary but are all focused on topics of interest to local business owners such as petty theft.

The Design committee focuses on the physical aspect of the downtown areas such as the looks and user friendliness of the streetscape. This committee is involved in the current renovation of the Wheeling Ave. This project involves range of goals from unseen, underground upgrades of the water lines to the design of the new sidewalks and the choice and placement of new trees. If all goes well the project will be completed November 1.

The Design committee is also working on developing banners that will be hung downtown on the light poles. Committee members are developing a set of standards that banners must meet. Any individual, business, or organization can sponsor a sign about their group or business.

The Promotions committee gets the word out about downtown activities such as the Bike Show and Road Fest. Recently the committee hosted a Garden Tour and Wine Tasting at Dr. Mitchell’s home. Response to this event resulted in the largest number of people attending to date.

For more information about the Main Street organization, contact 740-439-2238.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, June 28, 2011, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Byesville Rotary finds out “What $5.00 can do”

Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President: Oziel Jeffries, Scholarship Committee; Erin Paisley, Meadowbrook scholarship recipient; Shana Fair, Scholarship Committee; Marty Patchen, Scholarship Committee.

Readings for next meeting:
June Rotarian, "Good grief," p. 23 and "Superbug," p. 27.

Shana Fair spoke to club members about the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Guernsey County. She is representing the Byesville club as a Relay Honorary Co-chair for 2011.

Fair explained that the original event was just one man who ran for 24 hours. This surgeon wanted to a do something to draw attention to the fact that dealing with cancer is a 24 hour job for cancer patients and their families. He was able to raise $27,000 because people donated money to run a lap with him.

She pointed out that today Relay is the largest end-cancer movement in the world. There are Relay events in over 5,000 communities and 20 countries. In Guernsey County, over 400 people comprising about 30 teams are involved in the event.

She stated that she liked the event because, “…every fundraiser is a volunteer. There are no professional fundraisers—just friends and neighbors working to raise money to end cancer.” She went on to say that if a person talked to any one of the Relay volunteers, that person would discover that each of the volunteers had a personal reason for being part of the Relay. Some are cancer survivors. Others know a family member or a friend that has been touched by cancer.

She went on to say that supporting cancer research and providing support for local cancer patients is expensive. Every dollar donated is important. People should never decide not to give because they feel that a $1 or $5 donation is too small.

When the American Cancer Society (ACS) combines everyone’s $1 and $5 donations, the organization has enough to support 25% of all cancer research funding as well as provide services that can be used by Guernsey County cancer patients. Small donations add up to the $1000 needed for the ACS to give 1 night’s free lodging to a cancer patient and their caregiver in Hope Lodge or help buy a $2000 microscope needed for cancer research.

Erin Paisley, a Byesville Rotary club scholarship recipient, attended the meeting. She will be attending Zane State College in the fall and is enrolled in the Occupational Therapy program. Byesville Rotary also awarded scholarships to Allison Beros, who will attend Zane State, Brandon German, who will attend Mt. Union, and Jared George, who will attend OSU.

Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, June 7, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Local services for seniors and cancer patients highlighted at Byesville Rotary

Pictured: Shana Fair, speaker Host; Sean Gress, Executive Director of the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center; and Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President..

Reading for May 24:
May Rotarian, "Waste not," p. 37.

Board meeting has been changed to May 19, 12n, at Plus 1 Pizza, Byesville.

Sean Gress, Executive Director of the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and President of the Guernsey County Cancer Society, spoke to the Byesville Rotary about the two hats that he wears.

Gress is celebrating 10 years of service at the Guernsey County Senior Center. He pointed out that there have been some big changes in 10 years. One change has been a big growth in demand for services such as home delivered meals. Gress reported that in 2001, the Senior Center provided 60,000 home delivered meals. Today, the Center provided over 330,000 per year.

Another big change is the development of two service populations with different needs and expectations. Center programs must now cater to Junior Seniors and Senior Seniors. Junior Seniors ages may range from 60 to 90. They are typically very active. Many continue to hold down a job, and many are also taking care of family. Senior Seniors may also be anywhere from 60 to 90, but they tend to be homebound or in assisted living situations.

Both sets of seniors come to the Center to stay active and engaged with other people. A social membership at the Center costs only $7 per year. Membership is open to anyone age 50 or older.

Gress stated that funding for the Center is evolving. Currently, income from the 1.6mil levy $400,000 per year is less than the operating budget expenses. The difference in income and outgo is made up through donations and contributions and an aggressive program of grant writing

As President of the Guernsey County Cancer Society, Gress is actively involved in providing support services to cancer patients. A diagnosis of cancer frequently imposes a financial hardship on the cancer patient and his or her family.

The Guernsey County Cancer Society can provide financial assistance of up to $800 per person to any Guernsey County cancer patient. The funds can be used for prescription drugs, transportation costs to and from treatment, home care workers, prosthesis and wigs, or nutritional supplies needed as part of treatment. The only requirement is that the diagnosis of cancer must be made by a physician. For more information about assistance contact 740-432-9290.

Funding for the Guernsey County Cancer Society comes in part from United Way of Guernsey Count. Additional funding comes from individual, wills and trusts, memorials and gifts, and other community organizations.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, May 24, 2011, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Meadowbrook Interact Club inducts new members

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Pictured: New Interact members. First row: Marissa Hood, Jaclyn Beskid, Alex Eckelson, Maurie DeLong. Second row: Brittany Shelton, Paige Taylor, Shelby Stover, Bethany Bergerson, Brittany Nixon, Brooke Aleshire, Tressa Stone, Sarah Stine, Andrea Kackley. Third row: Michael Fedorke, Derek Kackley, Spencer Gibbs, Kyle Roberts, Jared George, Andrew Nameth. Not shown: Alyssa Poland, Caleb curry.

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Pictured: Interact officers for 2011-2012. Tessa Bickford, Jessica George, Karli Tellep, Trislyn Treherne, Brooke Aleshire, and Brittany Shelton.

Byesville Rotary members attended the induction of 21 new members into the Meadowbrook High School Interact Club. The Byesville Rotary sponsors the Meadowbrook club. Interact Clubs are the Rotary’s service clubs for students age 12-18.

Interact clubs are expected to complete at least two community service projects a year. The Meadowbrook club members have set five goals for the 2011-12 year. Club members plan to provide volunteers to help at Byesville Rotary activities, to have club members participate in the annual Rotary sponsored Four-Way Speech competition, to recruit 10 new Interact members during the 2011-12 year, and to send at least one Interact member to each Byesville Rotary meeting. They are also planning to meet requirements to qualify for the International rotary Presidential Citation.

Current Interact officers Katherine Jirles, Katlynn Tonnous, Kate Kovalchik, and Devon Cork presided at the induction. They were assisted by Sharon Miller and Ryan White, Interact advisers. Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President, and Tanya Hitchens, Byesville Rotary President Elect, welcomed the new members and congratulated the club on the service activities they participated in during 2010-11.

Interact officers for 2011-12 were introduced: President--Tessa Bickford; Vice President--Brooke Aleshire; Secretary—Trislyn Treherne; Treasurer—Karli Tellep; and Board Members—Jessica George and Brittany Shelton.

Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, May 10, 2011, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

25th Annual Byesville Rotary Scholarship Golf Tourrnament

When: May 22, 2011
Where: Wildfire Golf Course
New Concord, Ohio


Three Man Scramble - $55.00 per player/$165.00 per team
Proximity Prizes & Mulligans included
Registration @ 7:30am - Shotgun Start @ 8:00am

1St Place = $300.00
2nd Place = $200.00
3rd Place = $100.00

Hot Dogs & Beverages @ the turn
Dinner catered by TJ’s Market

All proceeds go to Scholarships for Meadowbrook High School Students

(Registration Form)

Golfer #1 __________________________________________________ Captain

Golfer #2 __________________________________________________

Golfer #3 __________________________________________________

Check Amount Enclosed ______________________________________




Make Check Payable to “Byesville Rotary”

For more information contact:

Trevor Black, Co-Chair
740-685 9999
58328 Richport
Senecaville, OH 43780

Trent Black, Co-Chair
740-685-2525

Larry Miller, Rotarian
740-439-7606

Byesville Rotary plans annual scholarship golf scramble

Pictured: Participants in the Byesville Rotary 2010 Scholarship Golf Scramble.

Reminders:

• The next meeting will be held at Meadowbrook Highschool. The club's Interact Club will be inducting new members and officers. Be sure to come out and support these great young people. Don't forget your meat donation for the food pantry.


• Our first chicken BBQ of the year will be this Saturday--April 30. If you cannot remember the time you signed up to work--call Chuck Fair--685-2069. If you didn't sign up and want to work, you will be welcome. Work starts about 7;00am and goes until the chickens are sold.

Larry Miller reported that May 22 is the date of the Annual Byesville Rotary Scholarship Golf Scramble. Golfers will meet at 8:00 am at the Wildfire Golf Club in New Concord. Volunteers are needed to help with registration and preparing hotdogs.

The scramble will be composed of three person teams. Entry fee will be $55 per team member. Businesses are invited to sponsor teams at $165 per team. Larry asked that all Byesville members invite friends and family members to join a team and participate in the outing.

Cash prizes will be $300, $200, and $100 for first, second, and third place teams. Winners' prizes and assorted door prizes will be awarded at the end of play. Included in the entry fee are hot dogs and drinks at the turn and a fried chicken lunch.

People wishing to register for the event should contact Trevor Black, 740-260-9747, Trent Black, 740-680-5410, or Larry Miller, 740-260-2216.

The Byesville Rotary Annual Golf Scramble raises funds to provide scholarships to local high school seniors. This year the club was able to present three scholarships to seniors from Meadowbrook High School and to one senior at the Mid-East Technical and Career Center, Buffalo Campus.

Jim Bakos, the chair of the Scholarship Committee, reported that the committee members reviewed the written applications from students interested in the scholarships. Applicants who qualified were then interviewed. The committee has selected the students who will be awarded the 2010-11 scholarships. Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary president, will present the scholarships to the students on May 16 at the Meadowbrook High School Award Dinner.

The club's next meeting will be 7:30 am, May 3, 2011, at Meadowbrook High School. Club members will be attending the Interact Club induction of new members and 2011-12 officers.

Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18. The program gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends. The Meadowbrook Interact club is sponsored by the Byesville Rotary. Sharon Miller, Interact advisor, reported that Interact members have signed up to work at the Rotary chicken BBQ on Saturday,.

Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Byesville Rotary urged to “Donate Life”

Pictured: Randy Sheline and Kathy Warhola showing Donate Life Donor Quilt.

Kathy Warhola, regional representative for Lifeline of Ohio, asked Rotary members to “…make a commitment to continue to help people after you are gone.”

She was accompanied by Randy Sheline, an organ recipient, who said, “The [organ transplant] surgery saved my life.” He pointed out that because someone was willing to be an organ donor, he had a second chance at life.

He received 6 organs during his original surgery. Two years later, he received a 2ed kidney. The organ donation allowed him to return to work and lead a normal life.

Kathy pointed to a quilt made by family members of people who became organ donors. Each square in the quilt represented a person who was willing to “Donate Life” by registering for the organ donation program. The quilt is one of 11 similar quilts. Each quilt square is made by the family of an organ donor.

Kathy encouraged the members of Byesville Rotary to enroll in the donor registry. To date, approximately 56% of all Ohioans have registered to become organ, eye, and/or tissue donors. She advised each person interested in becoming a donor to let their family know about their desire to become a donor.

At present over 110 thousand people are waiting for organs. One person is added to the list every 10 minutes. Eighteen people die every day because organs were not available. Lack of donated organs is especially acute for people needing kidneys.

Kathy reassured club members that Lifeline transplant teams do not get involved until after a person’s death. A person’s commitment to become a donor will not interfere with medical care. Consent for donation will be confirmed with family members after all lifesaving efforts have been made.

A person agreeing to be a donor can help 50 or more people. All major religions support organ, eye, and tissue donation as an act of charity. The decision to donate will not affect a person’s medical care or cost anything to the donor’s family or estate. Organ donation will not interfere with funeral plans.

For more information about “Donate Life” contact 1-800-525-5667 or www.donatelifeohio.org.

Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, April 26, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.