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Previous Luncheon Speakers (Fiscal year 2004-2005)

Each weekly luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Jenkintown includes time for socializing, fellowship, club announcements, updates on club business, a professionally catered four course lunch with changing entrees, and a twenty minute presentation on a topic of general interest to our membership, by a distinguished speaker.

The subject matter varies considerably including (but not limited to) the arts, community service, business, government, social issues, politics, sciences, travel, current events, world cultures, health topics, avocations, and vocations.

Our members are always welcome to bring guests with them. Selected meetings are open to the general public,

Speaker programs for fiscal year 2004 - 2005 (which started 7/1/04) are provided on this page. For a listing of programs in the current fiscal year, and future programs, click the up button located on the upper left portion of this web page.

Date	Program	Speaker
We offer a variety of luncheon speakers on topics of general interest.		*Presented by distinguished speakers - like these:*

June 28, 2005	Annual End of the Fiscal Year Dinner Meeting "Changing of the Guard" at the Manufacturer's Golf & Country Club 6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner & Entertainment (Dinner in lieu of a luncheon meetng)	Attendance at this special meeting is restricted to club members in good standing, and a guest of their choice.
June 21, 2005	Update on Jenkintown Police Accreditation	Albert DiValentino Chief of Police Jenkintown Police Department
June 14, 2005	Globalization: Making it work for everyone	David A. Schwerin, M.B.A., Ph.D. (in religious studies) Author and President of D J Investment Advisors, Inc.
June 7, 2005	RISA: Reinvest South Africa Charitable Trust	Elena Pullen-Venema Executive Director The RISA Charitable Trust
May 31, 2005	Natural Area of Preservation in a Suburban Environment	Dave Robinson Pennypack Ecological Trust
May 24, 2005	Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis	Jim Pinciotti Executive Director of the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
May 17, 2005	Rotoplast	Faith Holefelder Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
May 14, 2005	Jenkintown Town Square Renovation Project and Dedication (click above link for more information)	Run by the members of The Rotary Club of Jenkintown
May 10, 2005	The Life of a Rotary Club Secretary	William Hendrixson Secretary Rotary Club of Jenkintown, PA
May 3, 2005	Fighting Diabetes in Venezuela	Frank Bisk Cheltenham-Rockledge Rotary Club Cheltehham, PA
April 26, 2005	The Power of Optimism, Unleashing Your Potential	Dana Lightman, Ph.D. Power Optimism Company A bington, PA
April 19, 2005	Building Employment Skills for unemployed homeless, recovering, and disabled workers	John 'Turk' Thacher, Jr. President Baker Industries, Inc. Frazer, PA
Saturday April 16, 2005 7:30 am until noon	Pancake Roundup for the Jenkintown Town Square click text above for more information	Run by the members of The Rotary Club of Jenkintown
April 12, 2005	Help for Senior Citizens	Richard Marsh Vice-President Helping Hand Foundation of Abington, PA
April 5, 2005	Report by one of our club's many charitable grant recipients. The League of Women Voters There will be a brief club assembly & vote during this meeting.	Vivienne Spector President League of Women Voters
March 29, 2005	Laughing Matters	Sue Senior "Certified Laughter Leader" (We post it, but we don't make it up)
March 22, 2005	Act 72, Property Tax Relief	Dick Shaphorst & Ray Boccuti School Board Director & Superintant, respectively Jenkintown Public School System
March 15, 2005	Yes, You Can Look and Feel 10 Years Younger !	Marc H. Gitomer "Internationally Certified Wellness Consultant" (whatever that means)
March 8, 2005	The Power to Harness: Your Inner self	Larry Ginsberg Business Consultant
March 1, 2005	Meeting Cancelled due to Inclement Weather	Six inches of snow Mother Nature
February 22, 2005	Rotary Centennial Celebration: A Covered Dish Supper 6 PM to 8 PM at the Grace Presbyterian Church Ten dollars per person. Advance reservations required by February 15, 2005. No luncheon meeting this day.	Note attendance is limited to active club members and a guest of their choice
February 15, 2005	The Parenting Center	Audrey Krisbergh Director The Parenting Center in Abington
February 8, 2005	Digital Cell Phone Technology and it's Uses	Steve Cohen President Comparacell Co. (Newtown, PA)
February 1, 2005	Ten Surprises of the New Year	Christopher Heaven Stock Broker Morgan Stanley
January 25, 2005	Job Classification Talk and Capital Improvements Project	Dr. Raymond J. Boccuti Superintendent The School District of Jenkintown
January 18, 2005	The Drueding Center, helping families becoming self-sufficient	Sr. Ellen Marvel, CSR Development Officer Holy Redeemer Health System
January 11, 2005	Special Meeting at Manor College Discussion of Rotoract Activity and Tour of the College & Ukrainian Heritage Center	Norma Hall Rotoract Coordinator Manor College
January 4, 2005	Club Assembly and Election	Members of the Rotary Club of Jenkintown
December 28, 2004	Winter Holiday Recess	No meeting this date
December 21, 2004	Jenkintown High jSchool Choir Performance	Music speaks for itself
December 14, 2004	Winter Holiday Party 6 PM to 8 PM at the Fitzpatrick Funeral Home 1500 Old York Road, Abington. (Note attendance is limited to active club members and one guest of their choice. Reception in lieu of luncheon meeting)	More socializing than speaking.
December 7, 2004	Legal Ramifications of Driving After Imbibing	Dan Rothman, Esq. Pennsylvania Attorney at Law (retired)
November 30, 2004	Presentation by District 7450 Exchange Students	To be announced
November 23, 2004	Rotary Foundation Report	Dr. Harry Hoffman Orthodontist (semi-ret.) Rotary Foundation Committee, Rotary Club of Jenkintown
November 16, 2004	Protecting the Geneva Convention	Debra Cooper Instructor in International Humanitarian Law, American Red Cross
November 8, 2004	Long Term Health Care Insurance	Alan Heffler & Bob Plaza Insurance Consultants Kar Barth Associates
November 2, 2004	My Life as an Attorney: (Classification talk from a Rotarian with 44 years of service)	Charles Zerbe, Esq. Attorney at Law Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
October 26, 2004	Club Assembly	Club Membership
October 19, 2004	visit by our Rotary District Governor	Andrew Pendleton Governor, Rotary District 7450
October 12, 2004	No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act (turning schools into factories and students into widgets of mediocrity)	Robert E. Baker, Jr. Secretary's Regional Representative, U.S. Department of Education
October 5, 2004	Rotary Club of Jenkintown's Centennial Project Proposals	Dr. Robert Carver Chairperson, Centennial Project Committee Rotary Club of Jenkintown
October 5, 2004	Retirement Living Options	Judy Dorsheimer Case Manager Friends Life Care
September 28, 2004	Report by one of our club's many charitable grant recipients. Community Based Social Services Program	Debra Sapin-Feldstein Executive Director Aldersgate
September 21, 2004	Safe Harbor Support Group for Grieving Families	Debbie Teasdale Program Coordinator for Safe Harbor Support, Abington Hospital
September 14, 2004	Abusive Federal Tax Avoidance Transactions	Michael G. Enz Senior Tax Specialist Philadelphia IRS Office
September 7, 2004	Eight months in Baghdad Professor Bowie spent eight months in Baghdad as an advisor on forming of a new government.	Lee Bowie, Ph.D. Professor of Middle East History Ogontz College Pennsylvania State University
August 31, 2004	Small Business Tax Compliance	Brian Finn IRS Territory Manager for Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware
August 24, 2004	Japanese Culture & Experiences as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar	Natfuko Ofada Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar from Japan
August 17, 2004	Story of the Ronald McDonald House	Jerry Rose Chairman of Speaker's Bureau for the Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia
August 10, 2004	A Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar's Experiences in Chile	Thomas Erat Rotary Scholarship Recipient (Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Jenkintown)
August 3, 2004	Report by one of our club's many charitable grant recipients. Meals on Wheels	James Nicolo Vice President Eastern Montgomery County Meals on Wheels program
July 27, 2004	Animal Therapy	Paul Randolph Organization unknown
July 20, 2004	Philadelphia Area Computer Society	Ron Dunbar President Philadelphia Area Computer Society
July 13, 2004	Business Language Translation	Nancy Smoler Lexicom International
July 6, 2004	I just got back ... from Iraq	Matt Fisher Soldier United States Army

Click here for more recent and future programs

We offer a variety of luncheon speakers on topics of general interest.

Presented by distinguished speakers - like those above:

Our very special, gourmet quality, citrus fruit is available to the general public during the Fall and Winter months when superior quality, native grown citrus fruit is in season. We buy in bulk direct from the grower, but sell to the public considerably below retail prices. All receipts from citrus sales are donated in full to charitable organizations screened and selected by the club. For information on order dates, pickup dates, pricing, and varieties available please click hyperlink: Gourmet Citrus Fruit Order & Purchase Information

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