May 21, 2012

Quantum Entanglement at Work

Ten Allen County students were among 126 high-

schoolers to attend the annual Rotary Youth

Leadership Awards (RYLA) leadership camp for

three days in April. While there, they bonded,

learned how to do the Starbucks handshake (which

they taught us), held a tarantula and learned about

leadership, service and self-discipline from multiple

speakers. The students are Amy Arthur, Ana

Martinez, Mark Hellinger, Mariah Kiefer, Max Marin,

Catherine Bleddoe, Ana Cris, Wilisha Graham, Ben

Gibson, Emma Walker and Laura Macias.

THE DOWNTOWN ROTARY CLUB Next Meeting: May 21, 2012

“OPENING DOORS THROUGH SERVICE”

Greeters Margaret Katter & Chip Olson

Cashier Zach Higgins

Invocation Dick Sievers

House John Hoffman

Song Leader Amy Kelly

Sergeant Chris Cage

Spin Editor Kelly Updike

Program Group Study Exchange Team from Bulgaria

Upcoming Programs

May 28 NO MEETING – MEMORIAL DAY

June 4 Ana Cris, RYE student from Mexico “Reflecting on My Year in Fort Wayne”

June 11 Matt Konkler, “Bringing my Pentagon Experience Back to Indiana”

June 18 Tom Herr & Dr Otto Chang, “Introducing Fort Wayne’s new Chinese Sister City”

June 25 The International Youth Exchange EXPO Committee, “What Happened at the 2012 IYEE?”

Mark Your Calendar

May 19th Great American Clean Up at Headwaters Park

Help Beautify our Circle of Hope

June 1-2 District Conference in Michigan City IN Experience Rotary at the District Level

June 28 Celebration Dinner at IPFW Alumni Center

Show Appreciation to President Mike for a Great Year

Review Proposed Bylaws Changes Reminder: On May 21, the club will vote on the corporate

membership amendment that is posted on the club’s

website. Questions should be directed to Pres. Mike or any

member of the executive committee.

Also on May 21, the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne will vote on

2012-13 nominating committee for president in 2014-

15. Three candidates are up for a vote to represent our

Rotary Zone. Mark Daniel Maloney (Rotary Club of

Decatur, Ala.), John F. Germ (Rotary Club of Chattanooga,

Tenn.), and Thomas A. Branum (Rotary Club of

Indianapolis Northeast, Ind.) are on the ballot. Details on

the candidates will be available at the club meeting.

Willkommen to Ian

Ian McCormick, a Fort Wayne native and IU grad, is the

club’s newest member. Ian works at Raymond James and is

an officer with the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor. Ian

has already been

working on the club’s

website!

Service Award Nominations Sought Submit nominations for this year’s Opening Doors through

Service Award, which honors someone who has gone above

and beyond the typical membership requirements this year.

Information and the application are on the front page of our club

website, www.clubrunner.ca/fortwayne

High Five A tip of the hat to Mike Peters (Amy Kelly’s son) who has been

a Study Connection tutor with the club team “because it

seemed like a good thing to do,” he said. We’re proud!

Cleo Fox Scholarship Winners Seven students received Cleo Fox scholarships from the

downtown Fort Wayne Rotary Club at auditions that took

place on April 17 at the music studio at WBOI Radio. A

total of $3,500, raised by downtown Rotarians at their

annual fall golf outing, was awarded. The students will

attend a summer program to further their musical

education. They are:

Brianna Bowman, piano, Heritage High School, $500, IPFW Music

Morgan Marshaus, flute and piccolo, Woodlan Junior-Senior High School, $500, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Summer Clinic

Mikah Sunderman, alto saxophone, Snider High School, $500, Indiana Ambassadors

Austin Lewellen, double bass, South Side High School, $500, Brevard Music Center

Danielle Whitney, trombone, Blackhawk Christian, $500, Blue Lake

Caleb Stuckey, violin, Homeschool, $500, Ball State

Josh Shepler, trumpet, Bishop Dwenger, $500, Blue Lake

Judges were Marcella Trentacosti of the Fort Wayne

Philharmonic Youth Symphony, Masson Robertson, John

Leal and Kelly Updike. Assisting was the Cleo Fox

committee chairman Chris Fountain.

For the past 30 years, the Cleo Fox scholarship

committee has awarded student scholarships to honor

the musical passion of Cleo Fox, who joined the Fort

Wayne Rotary Club in 1946. For many years, one

scholarship was provided to Interlochen (Michigan)

International Music Camp, of which Fox was a founder. A

Michigan native, trombonist and assistant director of the

Philharmonic, Fox served as Rotary Club pianist and

secretary. He died at age 80 in May 1982. The club then

endowed the scholarship fund to honor Fox’s service and

musical stewardship.

Cleo Fox Thank-You Letter Thank you and the Rotary Club for your generosity over

the past three years. Morgan and I are very grateful for

all that you have done for her, and she is happy to accept

this year's scholarship to attend the Indiana University

Summer Music Clinic. This program has been an

excellent source of education, inspiration and networking

for her. It has also afforded the opportunity to both

perform with, become friends with and compare her skills

to high level musicians her own age from all over the

country.

None of this would have been possible for her without

your help. Thank you all!

Warmest regards,

Kevin Marshaus

Gee, Kids Today! The EarlyAct Club at

Washington School,

whose officers

attended this week’s

meeting along with

Study Connection

participants, proudly

announced they

collected six boxes of

school supplies to send

to Togo. And

congratulations to

Washington for high

reading scores (90 percent passing rate) by third-graders!

Rotary District 6540 Annual Conference and Celebration

Michigan City; June 1 & 2, 2012

Meet

RI Past President Charles Kellar

RI Past General Secretary Ed Futa

Learn

Potential International Projects

Rotary Opportunities Beyond the Club

Bring a Donation of Nonperishable food items or Cash to Benefit

The Rotary District 6540 Service Project for Sand Castle Shelter for Children and Families

Hotel Rooms Discounted 25% off Standard Rate

Make it a “Getaway Weekend”

1st 100 Registrants Entered in Drawing for

Free Hotel Night

Rotary Golf Outing

Saturday June 2

Rotary Golf Outing

Saturday June 2

Rotary 6540

District Conference

Blue Chip Hotel, Casino & Spa

777 Blue Chip Drive

Michigan City, IN 46360

Make Checks payable to Rotary District 6540

Mail Check and Registration Form to:

John Smith

5307 Cloverbrook Drive

Fort Wayne, IN 46806

Email form to:

rotary6540register@gmail.com

Credit Card Payment (circle one) Visa/MC

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Exp. Date

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Billing Address (if different from above)

June 1 & 2, 2012

Name/ Club or District Position

Rotary Club

Spouse/Guest

Address

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Phone

Email

Discounted Room Rate $109 per night

Thursday and Friday Only

Call (888) 879-7711

Use Group Code GRD0531 or mention

Rotary for DISCOUNT

Last Day to order meals is May 24, 2012. A very limited number of meals may be available to Purchase the Day of the Conference. No Conference Registration Fee

Meal Qty Price Total

Friday Breakfast 2.00

Friday Lunch 26.00

Friday Dinner 40.00

Saturday Breakfast 15.00

Saturday Lunch 26.00

Saturday Golf 45.00

Total Prices Same as Last YearPrices Same as Last Year