February 2019
SUB SALE: We will hold our regular Friday and Saturday sub sale in February. In February: February 1 & February 2 and for March: March 1 & March 2. We need help on Saturday, Feb. 2. Let’s hope it isn’t too cold.
2018-2019 DUES: Dues for FY2018-2019 are past due, and 17 members are delinquent. Annual dues are $64.00 per year or $32.00 semi-annually. Please mail them or bring them to a meeting. Your dues statement was included in your October newsletter. The club has been required to take $875 from the Administrative Account to pay for these delinquent dues since we are billed in July and January for all members regardless if they have paid their dues to the club. Please pay promptly!
CHARTER NIGHT DINNER: Our 2018 Charter Night dinner will be held on Saturday, March 30, at 5:00 PM at the Arnold Palmer Airport. It will be a served dinner. The three entrees choice are: chicken parmesan, broiled cod or lobster ravioli. Cost will be $25.00 per person. Reservation form will be included in the March newsletter. Please plan to attend.
DINNER MEETING: The February 28 meeting is a dinner meeting in the church basement. Post Avenue Catering will provide pizza and salad. There will be appetizers, beverages and assorted pies for dessert. Cost is $10, and reservations are required. Please call or contact Ed Ungvarsky by Feb. 25 for a reservation. Please note the time, 6:30 pm.
ANOTHER TRAGIC LOSS: It is with deep sadness that we report the sudden and unexpected death of Mike Rusinko on January 10. Mike was significantly involved in most of our fundraisers, served on the BOD and attended most monthly meetings. He will be truly missed by our club along with the clients at the WCBA since he was Santa Claus the past few years at their annual Christmas party. We thank the members and their wives who attended the memorial service. We extend our sympathy to his wife, Shirley, and his children Mike Jr. and Lisa along with his son-in-law and new grandson.
WITH SYMPATHY: We extend our sympathy to Bob Mizikar on the recent loss of his sister, Ellen Pendrick.
DONATION: Our club donated $1500 for equipment and supplies in the Life Skills classroom in the MPASD junior high school. Students in this classroom are those with special needs.
PAST MELVIN JONES AWARDEES MEETING: Past awardees are requested to attend the February 14 meeting. Following the regular meeting, they will select the 2019 Melvin Jones awardee and two Carl Shoemaker awardees.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Our next breakfast will be at Roosevelt Hall on Sunday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. Any ideas on green for the day? Volunteer sheet will be available at the Feb. 28 meeting.
WHITE CANE COLLECTION: Our next collection will be on Friday, March 22, at Mt Pleasant Walmart from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Signup sheet will be at the February 28 and March 14 meetings. Hope for 2 collectors at both doors if possible.
GOOD HEALTH: Please remember in your prayers several of our members and their family members who have and are currently experiencing health issues. Good health to all of them in 2019 and in the future.
BEACON LODGE 500 CLUB: Sam Snively is currently accepting donations of $5.00 or more for the Beacon Lodge Camp for 2019. We have sponsored two campers to the camp each summer for the past two years.
SCHOLARSHIPS: All members of the MPAHS senior class and children of members who attend other high schools in the area are eligible to apply for the two $1000 awards. Forms are available at the high school guidance office or from the club.
WCBA “HAVANA NIGHTS”: Friday, March 1, 6:00 pm @ Greensburg CC. Cost is $50 per person. See E. Ungvarsky.
NEW MEMBERS: Our current membership is 64 with 28 being 70 or older by the end of 2019. Hopefully, members will begin to recruit new members, especially younger ones. Please note that women are most welcome and needed.
