Bringing “Literacy and Values” to 2nd Grade Classroom - via READING!

In RI convention 2008, Rotarian, Educator and Retired principal of Mechanicsburg PA school district Mrs. Marcey Whiteside learnt about Andy and Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventures program.
Her inner core was re-energized to take, what she has done best during her professional career, a notch up!

December 2007, Marcey initiated a program for, developing a partnership with one grade level (2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade) in the Cumberland Valley School District PA.

After procuring approval and support from MNRC, Marcey went on a crusade to “READ the social values to 2nd graders in 16 schools”. A gargantuan task executed with professional finesse, which Marcey was always credited with and honored for during her NN years of educational career.
MNRC extends heartfelt THANKS to Marcey!
THANK YOU Marcey and all the MNRC Rotarians who extended their support.


This is a recount of Marcey’s work and effort through this year [2008].
Marcey developed the reading program. 12 MNRC Rotarians volunteered to read the book to 2nd grade students in SIX Elementary schools in Cumberland Valley School District PA.






The reading program included,
• Online and printed presentations,
• An activity book will be given to each student in the classroom to keep
• A bookplate located on the inside cover explains that it is given to the child compliments of The Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg North
• A retelling of the story in coloring book format as well as various activities that reinforce the Four-Way Test
• Teachers assign the book to be read for homework that night.


In addition, the classroom and school library received hard copies of the book. Each child in the classroom received a soft cover coloring/activity book. The coloring book is the story. The activity portion of the book reinforces the story.
This also acts a stepping stone for the essay contest our Rotary Club sponsors with the 9th graders begun in 2007 in reference to the 4-Way Test (MNRC sponsored program).

The reading program was executed during the school year 2008.

Thanks to the MNRC following volunteers, who believed and took time out of their busy schedule to READ to 2nd graders.

Susan Asbury
Mark Breithaupt
Lisa Chiado
Carla Fisher
Dave Getz
Steve Grubb
Mark Reilly
Mary Rodman
Mike Whitman
Eric Williams
Dan Whiteside
Marcey Whiteside

Also special Thanks extended to all the Teachers and the participants, who made this project a “success” for the school year of 2008.

Mechanicsburg Rotary Club's 2009 Well Project

Volunteers Needed!
What: The Mechanicsburg Rotary Club will send 8 people to El Salvador to dig a well that will provide clean water for a village that doesn’t have such water now. We will work in cooperation with a Texas-based 501(c)3 organization called Living Water that has successfully dug almost 300 such wells already and plans to have over 700 wells in this general area to provide water for each of those villages.
When: We have reserved November 1 through 7, 2009 for this project. We will leave Harrisburg Sunday, November 1 and return to Harrisburg Saturday, November 7. We will connect with Living Water in Houston and they will coordinate our trip and all activities from that point on.
Cost: The total cost of the trip for 8 people will be $20,000. This will cover all costs from Harrisburg back to Harrisburg except for personal spending.
Other information: We intend for this to be a club project. We hope to partner with another area Rotary club to recruit personnel and to assume part of the expenses as
well.
Contact for more information: Dave Brandt is leading the committee assigned to plan and oversee this project.

November 2008 - Students of the Month

The Mechanicsburg-North Rotary Club is pleased to announce its students of the month for November 2008.
Katherine Berry, daughter of Jon and Linda Berry, of Mechanicsburg. She is active in cross country, lacrosse, German club and is the vice president of the National Honor Society.

Michael Henry, son of Craig and Fran Henry, of Mechanicsburg. He is involved in marching band, jazz band, FBLA, Spanish club, archery club, National Honor Society, and National Foreign Language Honor Society.

Deandra Stitt, daughter of Leroy and Amy Stitt, of Newburg. Deandra is a Big Spring School District student enrolled in the Advertising Art & Design program. She is a published poetry author and the winner of the PAECT web design contest.

Jacob Standsfield, son of Bill and Sheri Standsfield, of Carlisle. Jacob is a Cumberland Valley student enrolled in the Automotive Technology program. He is involved in CV wresting and a member of the Safari Club International.

The Mechanicsburg North Rotary Club meets Thursday mornings at 7:30 am at the Holiday Inn on the Carlisle Pike. Persons interested in joining the Club are invited to attend a meeting or visit the Club’s website at www.mechnorthrotary.com.

October 2008 - Students of the Month

The Mechanicsburg-North Rotary Club is pleased to announce its students of the month for October 2008. The Club recognized Ruhie Patil, a senior at Cumberland Valley High School; Charles Michaelis, also a senior at Cumberland Valley High School; Chandra Shoemaker, a senior at Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical School and at Susquenita High School; and Darrielle Adams, a senior at Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical School and at East Pennsboro High School.

Ruhie Patil is the daughter of Subodh and Deepa Patil of Mechanicsburg. She is a senior at Cumberland Valley High School. At Cumberland Valley, she is involved in Key Club, NHS, Latin Club, Orchestra, Peer helpers, THON, Mock Trial, Language Club, STAND, and FEA.

Charles Michaelis is the son of Kent and Denise Michaelis of Mechanicsburg. He is a senior at Cumberland Valley High School. At Cumberland Valley, he is involved in the Musical, Choir Ensemble, Quiz Bowl, Hand Bells, Latin Club, NHS and NFLHS.

Chandra Shoemaker is the daughter of Chuck and Deka Shoemaker of Duncannon. She is a senior at Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical School and Susquenita High School. She is the captain of the cheerleading squad for Susquenita High School. She is planning to attend HACC for an AA degree in dental assisting.

Darrielle Adams is the son of Darien Adams of Enola. He is a senior at Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical School and East Pennsboro High School. He is on the East Pennsboro football team and involved in SkillsUSA, and is a member of the CPAVTS IT Response Team. He is planning to attend college to further his studies in electronics.
The Mechanicsburg North Rotary Club meets Thursday mornings at 7:30 am at the Holiday Inn on the Carlisle Pike. Persons interested in joining the Club are invited to attend a meeting or visit the Club’s website at www.mechnorthrotary.com.

QUARTER JAR program

Attach a Make Dreams Real label to a quart jar which should be placed where you will be reminded to deposit your loose change each day. You will be surprised how quickly it fills up. District Governor Ben started his collection less than 2 months ago and reports his jar is 1/2 full.
When the jar is filled, count the total, and use that as a contribution to Our Rotary Foundation. This is not a substitution for the Every Rotarian Every Year goal of $100 each Rotary year.
It should be used to
1) supplement your usual annual contribution or
2) if you are not already contributing, use this as an opportunity to start.
The total amount should be reported to your Club and sent to the Rotary Foundation by March 15, 2009. The contributions documented in the March 30, 2009 Rotary Foundation monthly report will be used as one of the criteria to determine the Best Club Awards.
Our Rotary Foundation change$ lives! Help MAKE DREAMS REAL!

Welcome New Members

Terry Jones
Vice-President of Small Group Sales for Highmark Blue Shield, has been a member of Rotary since March, 1986 and is a Paul Harris Fellow.

George Tyson
George Tyson is in computer sales for Pennlantic Corp. He has been active in fundraising and community service projects with Rotary since 1989.

If you haven’t done so already, please take a few moments and introduce yourself to them. We are glad to have them and look forward to their talents and experiences contributing to our club’s long term growth.

Welcome New Members

MNRC club benefited from the transfers of three quality Rotarians hailing
from the West Shore Club.

Kimberly Gray
Kim Gray is the Chief Privacy Officer for Highmark, Inc. She was very
involved at the West Shore Club and prior to that the Chambersburg Club.

Kenneth Hugendubler
Ken is a partner at BMC, formerly Beard Miller & Co. CPAs. He was a former club
President, Treasurer and Youth Counselor at his previous Rotary club.

Mike Whiteman
Mike Whiteman is Executive Vice President at Morefield Communications. He is also
a former club President at the West Shore Club.

If you haven’t done so already, please take a few moments and introduce yourself to them. We are glad to have them and look forward to their talents and experiences contributing to our club’s long term growth. Please look forward to their “classification speeches”.

District Governor Ben Hoover’s Visit

District Governor Ben Hoover’s Visit to
Mechanicsburg North Rotary Club
Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7:30 AM
Mark your calendar!