Xenia Rotary Club Established-1920 The Elevator 26 April 2016 Club #3663 District 6670 Assignments for 3 May 2016 Clipboard Commitments Greeter Jim Kennedy Quarterly Dues-Mailed Vocational Speech Jim Kennedy Look for an email on from “Vicki Edem” in your inbox dated 4 April 16. Contact John Invocation LeBlanc if you have not yet received your Music Alan Milkis bill. Sarge Brad Montgomery Program Denny Morrison Club News and Announcements President Brian 52-50 Winner Gunar Stephan Attendance Prize Winner John LaRock Remembered In Our Thoughts and Prayers Karl’s father-in-law who was admitted to Hospice, Dave Bartlett’s spouse, and Dick Loveless Guests included Lisa Farling and Jennifer Marietta. Bob Geyer announced the Xenia Rotary Foundation is looking for new board members. He and John have served their terms. President Brian is joining the board and Brett Ellis has agreed to serve another term. Therefore there is a vacancy if someone is interested in serving on the board. Bob also announced the Foundation will be using the Keven Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks to generate some income as they did last year. Hawaiian Shaved Ice is going to make a donation to the Foundation in exchange for the opportunity to sell their product on the evening of the fireworks. Members are asked to consider making donations of water, snacks or glow products to help round out the items that will be sold during the event. Sarah mentioned that another sponsor was signed up for a fifth bouncy-house. Judy Baker announced the by-laws were changed by the vote of the membership. The new language associated with membership is now posted on the home page of Club Runner. Sarge Brad Orders and Fines for the Day Sarge Brad started with a fine to his son-in-law, Charlie Davis, since his lack of attendance the week before cost him the attendance prize. The Sarge quizzed the members on information from the Xenia Gazette. These included items about club members as well as some from afar. Happy Bucks Cliff had a happy buck for Dick Holmes, who had returned from his winter stay in Texas. Dick was decked out in Texas attire, including a very nice bolo tie. Randy was happy to return to the club after spending 5 days on the Chesapeake Bay enjoying crab. Diane was very happy with the nice service provided by John Flanagan in support of Dick Loveless. Denny was happy the Symphonic band and the Ensemble had placed 2nd and 1st respectively in recent competition. Laurie gave a happy buck for the Band Boosters and the school administration. The prospect of new uniforms for the band is looking good with such outstanding cooperation between the two groups. John LeBlanc put up a happy buck for his granddaughter whose team won 17-7 and his grandson who hit his first home run. John LaRock had a buck for his son Max, who is graduating from the Smith School of Music. Denise was happy that her daughter Tiffany did not suffer any serious consequences after being bitten by a dog. Today’s program was presented Karl Colon Fred Bartenstein Program Fred Bartenstein spoke about the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, those who are enshrined in the Hall and the relationship of those individuals had with the Dayton region. While Bill Monroe, who is credited with being the “father” of bluegrass music was from Virginia, many of the big stars give credit to Dayton as a place where they could count on having an appreciative fan base. During the tough times of the industry when rock and roll was so popular, blue grass musicians knew they could perform before audiences in Dayton and have an income. Some of the more notable performers with roots in Dayton included the Stanley Brothers, who saw people like Paul Mullins (Joe’s father) and Vince Combs play in their band. One of the big hits of Ralph Stanley include “Oh Brother Where Art Thou” the hit single from the movie that starred George Clooney. The Osborne Brothers were born in Kentucky but moved to Dayton and played in a number of different locations in the region. Their big hit was Rocky Top, which was released in 1967. Another big start was Red Allen, also from Kentucky who moved to Dayton. Fred talked about Sid Nathan, record producer in Cincinnati who owned King Records. His studio recorded a number of bluegrass as well as blues singers. There are currently 52 individuals in the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and the Dayton region continues to have big interest in bluegrass music. Centerville High School has a bluegrass band. The genre will always be around as it has such deep roots within many musical families like the Mullins’. Surprisingly, Japan is hot spot for bluegrass music and there is a growing interest in the music in Europe, where Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers will play for the first time. Thought for the Day “Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.” Martin Luther The Board of Directors 2015 – 2016 Brian Stephan, Director, Administration and President Judy Baker, Secretary Neil Fogarty, Director, Membership, President-Elect Steve Brodsky, Assistant Secretary Sarah Amend, Director, Communications and Public John LeBlanc, Treasurer Relations Tony Sculimbrene, Director, Service Projects and Assistant Treasurer (Dave Bartlett) Fundraising Ron Lewis Director, Youth Exchange Karl Colon, Director, Programs and Fellowship Elevator Editor-Tony Sculimbrene Robyn Caupp, Director, Giving, and Past President ROTARY CLUB OF XENIA, OHIO P.O. BOX 311 XENIA, OH 45385 Xenia Rotary Website .