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Cooking with Gas

The fabulous commercial stove for the Interfaith Mission's Walter Bagley Hall on Walker Road, Dover is finally delivered! The purchase is the result of a grant from Rotary International and the our very own DCC Rotary. The Interfaith Mission hall serves 30 homeless men in temporary housing.

Above are our members Dan Houghtaling left, and John Kotzun right, framing Herb Konowitz, Ivey Wilson, and Jonathan Brown. Mr. Konowitz is vice chair of the board of directors; Mr. Wilson is building superintendent; and Mr. Brown is a hall resident.

Thank you to Club Member Rich Harper for stepping in to give a talk at last week’s meeting. His touching talk on his military experiences - particularly in dealing with major tragedies such as the Jonestown - are a poignant reminder of the work and dedication that goes on behind the scenes within our military. Thank you to all for your service.

GUEST SPEAKER: Many thanks to our guest speaker MARK REEVE from Kent-Sussex Industries who filled us in on the amazing work performed but that organization. For more information on what KSI does, please visit their website at http://www.ksiinc.org/.

Thanks again Mark!

A big thank you to our guest speaker Lt. Christopher Hermance of the City of Dover Police Department who gave us an eye into the work of local police enforcement! Thank you to you and the entire force for the great work you do.

Click HERE or more information on the department, including the CITIZENS’ ACADEMY

Spread the word about this Delaware Veterans Fundraiser! Our very own Mayor Christiansen will be one of the celebrity bartenders!

Another Successful Rotary Event!

Saturday July 23rd, 2016: Well done to the 3 local Rotary Clubs: Dover Capital City, Dover Colonial, and Dover Downtown who joined forces at Sam's Club in Dover to collect goods and contributions for the Boys & Girls Club of Delaware.

Rotarians stood with carts and Rotary club information at the exit. Two large carts of food and other items, along with a $100 Sam’s Gift Card from Sam’s Club and $151 in Donations at the display table (which was also converted to a Sam’s Club Gift Card) were collected for the Boys & Girls Club of Delaware.

Thank you to all who participated as volunteers, donors or both. A special thanks goes to George Bailey of SAM’s Club for all of his hard work to organize the event at Sam’s club and for the donation of a $100 gift card to the Boys and Girls Club of Dover, to Kristen Bacon and Kevin Yencer who also donated a $50 gift card, to Debbie Edwards, Jenny Mabus and Kevin Yencer for organizing this collaborative event among the three clubs, and to Dave Skocik for taking pictures and submitting them to the Delaware State News for their Out and About section.

All in all, it was a hugely successful day. The food was delivered food to the Boys & Girls club around 2:45 and they were very appreciative. Says Kevin Yencer: “This was a very rewarding experience to know that we helped feed our local kids who in the summers go with less food due to school being out..”

We’re thrilled to be able to present a check to Kevin Usilton, Director of the First State Animal Center and SPCA, pictured above with Sandy Hogan and current president Debbie Edwards.

#spca #first state animal center

The Essence of Being a Rotarian

A big Thank You goes out to our GUEST SPEAKER John G. Moore from the United Way and himself a former Rotarian. John not only spoke about this tremendous non-profit organization, but also recited this poem about what it means to be a Rotarian.

Being a Rotarian means much more than the wearing of a pin. It’s founded on excellent characteristics, ingrained deep within. It means having an active membership as something to sustain. It requires unselfish endeavors with no intent for personal gain. Rotary is based on helping others as its foundational theme, More than just attending meetings; to make a better world’s our dream. What an honor to be Rotarians and experience her glorious view, Ere you’re caught in the moment, ask truthfully, what more can I do? To experience the joy of helping others by giving them my best, To sense the satisfaction of lifting the downtrodden above life’s test. Truth, Fairness, Goodwill, Better Friends, Beneficial to all Concerned- These grand qualities give credence to the badge we have earned. Greater love has no man than to lay his life down for a friend, For Service Above Self is the essence of being a Rotarian. -John G. Moore

#rotarian #service above self #rotary

We’d like to congratulate the amazing students that each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Dover Capital City Rotary Club this year. They attended our luncheon with family members to receive their awards. This years recipients (left to right in the bottom picture) include:

Cleo Bell from Dover. Cleo graduated from Polytech and will be attending Chestnut Hill College in Pennsylvania to study Mass Media and Communications.

Sydney Graves from Dover. Sydney graduated from Dover High School and will be attending Arcadia University in Pennsylvania to study Physical Therapy.

Liam O’Connor from Wyoming. Liam graduated from Caesar Rodney High School and will be attending Princeton University to study Science and Geosciences.

Johnsenia Brooks from Magnolia. Johnsenia graduated from St. Thomas More Academy and will be attending Georgetown University to study Political Science and Pre-Law.

Congratulations to all!

Big thank you to GUEST SPEAKER to William Mudiwa, retired from NATO, for his interesting presentation on this international organization and its ties with Rotary International

Many thanks to GUEST SPEAKER James Alexander from Inspiring Minds 7 for his truly uplifting talk and teaching us how THINK before we speak. Remember to ask yourself, is it

True or Thankworthy

Helpful

Inspiring

Necessary

Kind

GUEST SPEAKER: Brad Eaby - Kent County Levy Court

Another great speaker - Brad Eaby is Kent County Commissioner for the 2nd District and gave a great talk on the background behind the new sports complex. Thank you Brad!

A big DCC Rotary Welcome to our newest member Paul Hughes with WSFS Bank (Commercial Lending). Paul was sponsored by John Kelly who was unable to attend but Rich Harper graciously stood in for him for the induction and pinning! Welcome Paul!

GUEST SPEAKER: Dr James Ellison, Christiana Care

A great talk today by Dr. James Ellison who educated us all on aging, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Who of us hasn’t walked into a room and forgotten what we went in for? Guess what - it means we’re getting older. But he did give some great tips to keep our memories in the best working order: think DANCERS

Disease Management

Activity

Nutrition

Cognitive Stimulation

Engagement with Others, Sense of Purpose

Relaxation

Successful Sleep

Thank you Dr. Ellison!

#alzheimers #dccrotary

GUEST SPEAKER: Adam Jones - Becker Morgan

Many thanks to our Guest Speaker Adam Jones from Becker Morgan, together with our very own Greg Moore, who walked us through the intricate details of the survey world, and showed us the state-of-the-art tools that Becker Morgan uses to achieve pinpoint accuracy in their projects..... like our Flags for Heroes for example!

Thanks Adam & Greg!

#surveyors #dccrotary

A big Dover Capital-City welcome to our newest member LAWRENCE KIRBY who was inducted at today’s meeting. Kirby is the Executive Director of the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and was sponsored by John Kelly. In John’s absence, fellow Rotarian John Kotzun performed the honor of pinning the Rotary pin.

Welcome Kirby!

#DCCRotary

GUEST SPEAKER: A big thank you to our Guest Speaker, Carolyn Fredericks for her enthusiastic and enlightening talk about the MANY MANY events and activities at Dover’s Modern Maturity Center. You can find out more about the Center HERE, including the All American Beach Party Dinner Theatre (June 28, 29 and 30) and volunteering opportunities.

Thank you Carolyn!

#modern maturity #dover #delaware

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