Pancake Roundup for the Jenkintown Town Square

In 2005 Rotary clubs throughout the world are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Rotary International by undertaking special projects to improve their local communities. The Rotary Club of Jenkintown is also working on a special project for our community to mark this Centennial milestone.

We have accepted the challenge of completing the "Jenkintown Town Square". This park and gathering area in the heart of town was envisioned as a beautiful, peaceful park setting ... intended as an escape from the cold concrete and macadam of urban mayhem. The Town Square was constructed several years ago, but funding limitations prevented finishing the landscaping according to the original plan. Instead, less expensive plantings were installed with disappointing results. Inappropriate plantings have not thrived or missed suitable maintenance care. The absence of suitable plantings for the site and straying from the original landscape architect's plan has detracted from the Town Square's appearance.

To raise the funds for this community park renovation, we sponsored a Complete Pancake Breakfast along with eggs, sausages and beverages on April 16, 2005 at the Grace Presbyterian Church (at Old York and Vista Roads in Jenkintown), from 7:30 AM to Noon. Breakfast tickets were $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 6, and could be purchased in advance at the Church office, at Bryner Chevrolet, or at the door.

The menu included: pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausages, toast, and a variety of beverages. Service was buffet style, but all food was be prepared on site by a professional chef, and our club members working under the chef's supervision.

We've named our fundraiser the "PANCAKE ROUNDUP FOR THE TOWN SQUARE". We invited you, your friends, and your family to attend. Over 225 people attended in support of our effort to improve the Town Square and to enhance the historic Jenkintown retail area.

We also asked local businesses to sponsor the event by donations .This project was not be built by pancakes alone. Donations of $100 to $350 received special publicity in newspaper ads and at the breakfast itself. Gift certificates from sponsoring businesses were also accepted for inclusion in an "on the spot" raffle. During the breakfast numerous gift baskets with wonderful prizes and food were raffled off.

We enjoyed hosting our delicious breakfast, served by members of the Rotary Club of Jenkintown - local business and professional people following our motto "service above self" by volunteering to serve our community.

Sponsors of our Pancake Roundup (alphabetized listing):

Our sponsors will included both prestigious local firms and individuals, united in their determination to preserve and improve the vitality of Jenkintown.

Net proceeds from the Pancake Roundup in excess of those required to complete the Town Square project will be used for other charitable endeavors by the Rotary Club of Jenkintown. Further information can be found on our web pages devoted to charitable contributions.
Sponsors are listed here, were publicized during the breakfast, and included newspaper advertisements and promotions.	Sponsors were publicized at the breakfast and eligible to participate in event raffles of gift certificates for local businesses or gift baskets
"Inner Circle" PLATINUM SPONSORS Donations of $350 and above: These donors were listed in newspaper advertisements, included in promotions, and prominently displayed during the Pancake Breakfast. They also received six free breakfast tickets.
Abington Bank Bryner Chevrolet Eckenhoff GM Autos Firstrust Bank Glanzmann Subaru	Pollen & Secouler Certified Public Accountants Robert Reeves, Jr. SPS Technologies W Lewis(Shender) Frame & Door
"Centennial" GOLD SPONSORS Donations between $250 and $350: These donors were listed in newspaper advertisements, and their names were displayed during the Pancake Breakfast. They received four free breakfast tickets.
Banner Travel Baron Rowland Funeral Home Chelten Hills Savings Bank Commerce Bank Commonwealth Consulting Group DTE Enterprises (Archie's Tavern) First States Group Manin Distributing	Monroe Long NewSeasons at SummersGate Tom Pileggi Quinn & Wilson Realtors Rubinsohn Travel Sylvia Saltzman Irene & Herb Silver
SILVER SPONSORS "Inner Circle" Donations of $100 to $250: These donors were listed in newspaper advertisements, and their names were displayed during the Pancake Breakfast.
Amato's Catering Service Bruce Diamond (Morgan Stanley) John & Judith Endicott Charles Huntoon Edelman's Collectibles Fitzpatrick Funeral Home George Luskus, Esq. Helweg Funeral Home	Amy & Jerry Hoffman McNelis & Sherry Paul Schwartz, D.D.S. Sloane Moving & Storage Robert Lloyd, D.M.D. Trader Joe's Market Beth Van Vleck
Contributors Donations in varying amounts below $100, but all greatly appreciated.
211 York Road Restaurant, Acme Market, Baederwood Meats, Barnes & Noble, Borghi Restaurant, Briar Bush Nature Center, Clemen's Market, Drake Restaurant, Ganley's, Genuardi's Market, IHOP Restaurant of Jenkintown, Inn Flight Restaurant, Jenkintown Business Graphics, Kalnin Printing Company, Keswick Theatre, Larmon Photo, Moon & Stars Restaurant, Murray's Deli, North Hills Foods, Newport Foods, Penny's Flowers, Sam's Club, SGS Paper, Stein Mart, Sweet Expressions, Tortilla's Restaurant, WAWA Food Market, and Whole Foods Market

Net proceeds from the Pancake Roundup in excess of those required to complete the Town Square project will be used for other charitable endeavors by the Rotary Club of Jenkintown. Further information can be found on our web pages devoted to charitable contributions.

Pancake Roundup for the Jenkintown Town Square (2005)

Rotary Centennial Pancake Roundup to complete the Jenkintown Town Square (April 16, 2005)

Sponsors of our Pancake Roundup (alphabetized listing):