Students of the Month Oct 2009

Cumberland Valley
Drew Keller, son of Dwayne Keller and Donna Partin of Mechanicsburg Drew is involved in Thon, water polo, swimming, NHS, and NFLSHS. He is applying to MIT, Georgia Tech, UVA, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and Harvard. He plans to study chemical engineering.

Kate Meckler, daughter of Susan and Mick Meckler of Mechanicsburg Kate is involved in choir, orchestra, the musical, Model UN, NHS, NFLHS, and Odyssey of the Mind. She is applying to PSU’s Schreyers Honors College, University of Virginia, Case Western Reserve University and the Air Force ROTC. She plans to study astrophysics.

William “Carl” Purcell, son of Barbara and Bill Purcell of Mechanicsburg Carl is a Cumberland Valley student enrolled in the Advertising Art and Design program. Carl is involved in SkillsUSA as the President, and is serving as a State Delegate this year. He is active on the Cumberland Valley Lacrosse team. Carl plans to attend Millersville University and major in graphic design.

 

Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School

Allison Hanna, daughter of Barbara Hanna of Mechanicsburg Allison is a Cumberland Valley student enrolled in the Horticulture program. Allison is involved in the Student Chapter of the National Association of Home Builders as the President. She serves as Treasurer of the National Technical Honor Society and President of the FFA. She competed in the International Builders Show competition in 2008-2009 where the team placed 4th. She plans to attend Temple University and major in landscape architecture.

New "Paul Harris Fellow"

Congratulation Ms. Megan Mines-Hall! She was awarded "Paul Harris Fellow" Award on 23rd Sep 2009.

Mr. David Bennett speaks on Next Generation

Mr. David Bennet, professor at Army War College, Carlisle PA, spoke to Mechanicsburg North Rotary Club members today.

In 35 minutes of inspiring and visionary talk, Mr. Bennet layed a portrait of two aspiring youngsters from Africa and their perspective, aspirations, motivations and goals in 21st century.

Going forward, the next generation that is growing up in the facebook and twitter environment, with globalization, next generation from developing or under developed continents face unique problems. "Yes, there is Hope", Mr Bennett said.

Education, Corruption, Marginalization are some of the problems that must be overcome. Organizations like Rotary are definitely making a positive impact.

Bob Hervey introduces the speaker.

Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg-North Duck Race

The Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg-North recently held its First Annual Ducks of Hope Race, a charity duck race sponsored by Highmark to benefit the programs of New Hope Ministries and the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg-North.
The race debuted in the Yellow Breeches Creek at Messiah College under beautifully clear skies. A number of Rotarians, their family members, and New Hope Ministries supporters frolicked in the creek as they released and caught the rubber ducks. The Rotary Club and New Hope Ministries sold over 1,000 Duck Adoption Certificates.
A finish line banner featuring Highmark, which contributed $5,000 as the title sponsor, was hung on the covered bridge. Duck #198 of the final heat won in a close race, earning his adoptive parent a $1,500 travel voucher.
Club member and project chairman Dave Nesbit stated, “The Mechanicsburg-North Club appreciates the generous sponsorship from Highmark, donations from other area businesses, and all those who purchased Duck Adoption Certificates. The monies raised will support the varied programs offered by New Hope Ministries that address hunger and other emergency crisis assistance and programs for children and youth in Cumberland and York Counties. The proceeds will also enable the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg-North to continue to provide scholarships to local students and to serve persons in need in Ecuador, Ghana, and other countries around the globe.”

Rubber ducks in First Annual Ducks of Hope Race, a charity duck race sponsored by Highmark to benefit the programs of New Hope Ministries and the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg-North, make their way to the finish line banner.

Additional information about the Mechanicsburg-North Rotary Club is available on the Club’s website, http://www.mechnorthrotary.com/.

Photo credit for photos is Dave Getz

Dr. Don M. Snider on Future Military Leaders

MNRC Meeting
Date: 10 Sep 2009 7:30 AM – 8:30AM

Dr. Don M. Snider was the speaker and every one listened.

In 30 minutes of speech extraordinaire which was captivating, motivating, emotional, and commanding Dr. Snider provided a panoramic portrait of the NEXT generation of military leaders of United States of America.

Dr. Snider, spoke about the next generation of US military leaders who are just entering college and academy, their perspective, obligation, determination, commitment and beliefs.

‘Lead by Example” is the tenet, Dr Snider said, that makes great leaders in the past, present and in the future.

With years of research, studies, and several authoritative publications in the complex subjects of military innovation and adaptation, American civil-military relations, the identities of the American Army officer, officer development and military professions Dr. Snider speech, today was humbling yet exhilarating.

Web page for D. Don M.Snider :
http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/Pubs/people.cfm?authorID=53

Thank you Dr. Snider for everything you do.