Darlene Brown won the $28 jackpot. It seems that we have returned to the old style of giving a prize each week. The card drawing was a good idea and raised a nice sum for The Rotary Foundation (thanks to Mr. Kramb),
Sandra Leathery told everyone that when they deliver dictionaries, they should have fun with the students. Have them look up words, capitals, etc.
Bill announced the board will meet 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27 at HACC. This meeting was postponed from last week due to the snowstorm.
Alex Hayes announced that the lobster dinner committee will meet 5 p.m., Thursday at Gettysburg Eddie’s. Tickets will be available next week. Each Rotarian is allocated two $45 tickets that will be added to their April bill. Additional tickets will be available at the Gettysburg Times, Battlefield Brew Works or through Alex. The goal is 325 tickets. All dinner proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Gettysburg Community Fund. Four sponsors have committed to date: Adams County Winery, Dr. Jody Dickey, Adams Electric and Gettysburg Pediatrics. All sponsorship proceeds benefit the community fund.
Bill Braun announced the Wednesday club will meet 4:30 p.m., Feb. 27 at Battlefield Brew Works.
John Kramb will be on WITF Smart Talk 7:30 a.m., Feb. 27 to discuss Rotary.
The Lobster Dinner Committee held its first meeting Thursday, Feb. 7. The annual dinner is scheduled for May 4 at Gettysburg Fire Hall. It is the largest fundraiser of the year all Rotarians should put it on their calendars.
The planning meetings will be held on February 28, March 14, April 18 and May 2. The meetings will be held again this year at Gettysburg Eddies on Steinwehr Ave in Gettysburg. We meet at 5:15 PM in their upper room. You need not attend all of the meetings to help out.
Pictured above are Roberta Geidner and President Bill.
Death is a difficult subject. Roberta Geidner, Horizon Advanced Care Planning Coordinator for WellSpan Health, attended our club meeting to help ease the burden on us and our families. When most people think about advanced planning, wills come to mind. They are important, but there is much more that needs to be done. In 2005, Roberta’s husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Ten months later, he was placed in hospice. Roberta’s husband originally wanted to die at home but their home was too far from the hospital for proper hospice care. He decided to be transported to a residential hospice center so he could die peacefully. Fourteen years later, Roberta’s husband’s family does not speak to her. They believe Roberta forced a decision on her husband. She wishes her husband had told his family that if Roberta made a decision about his life, they should respect it even if they do not agree with it. Roberta’s husband trusted her to decide what should happen Roberta gave us a document called “Five Wishes.” It helps people explain their wishes for who they want to make decisions for them when they cannot, the kind of medical treatment they want, how comfortable they want to be, how they want to be treated and what they want their loved ones to know. Roberta encouraged everyone to fill it out and take extra copies for loved ones. She stressed that all adults should complete the document because anything can happen at any time. It is also important that we discuss the document with those we are listing as our agents and that we periodically review it so that it is current. “Having a conversation is a gift you can give to your family,” Roberta said.
Pursuant to Board of Director vote, once per month the monies collected in the Rotary can will be donated to the Adams County Community Foundation for the Rotary Club of Gettysburg Benevolent Fund. Checks can be made payable to ACCF with the memo line indicating Rotary Club of Gettysburg. These checks are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Cash or coin will also be appropriate. Collection for ACCF will occur on March 11, April 8 and May 13. If you have questions, please contact Bob Gough.
