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04-JAN-2022 - AFGHANISTAN

Zoom Meeting. 


Topic : Afghanistan.  History of the Cultures. Life growing up in Kabul.  Implications of Current Events.


Dr. Madhuri Desai - Associate Professor of Art History, Penn State.


11-JAN-2022 - ZOOM - RENEE MARKS

Zoom Meeting.  


Classification talk.  Introduction to a new member of the Rotary Club of State College - Renee Marks

18-JAN-2022 - CENTRE COUNTY COMMISSIONER - MICHAEL PIPE

Hybrid Zoom / Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

205 East Beaver Avenue State College, Pennsylvania 16801 USA

An update from Michael Pipe - Chair of Centre County Board of Commissioners - on current issues specific to Centre County.


8-FEB-2022 - AFRICAN ART - DR. BILL DEWEY

Dr. William Dewey

Associate Professor Emeritus, Penn State


ZOOM MEETING


Dr. Dewey teaches courses in African, African Diaspora, and Oceanic art. His research interests center on the arts of southern and eastern Africa, African iron arts and iron smelting, and the arts of the African Diaspora in India and Ecuador. 

15-FEB-2022 - BITCOIN, CRYPTO-CURRENCIES

Terrence O'Brien

PhD Finance candidate, Smeal Business School 


ZOOM MEETING


A high-level primer on what Bitcoin is, what the other major cryptocurrencies are, a brief history of their performance, and where things are today.

22-FEB-2022 - HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU

Fritz Smith, President & CEO, HVAB


ZOOM MEETING


1-MAR-2022 - ONLINE GAMINg

Richard McGarvey PA Gaming Commission

Communications - Deputy Director 


ZOOM MEETING


The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, which has provided oversight of the Commonwealth’s casino industry since its launch in 2006, has also been deploying new forms of gaming legalized by the legislature such as sports wagering, internet casino games, video gaming terminals at truck stops.

8-MAR-2022 - GLOBAL GRANT PROJECT - UPDATE FROM INDIA

AJAY GARG, ROTARY OF BANDRA WEST (INDIA) 


ZOOM MEETING


Ajay is the principal member of this Global Grant project in India.  He is visiting the US for Spring Break at Penn State.  However, he will be in New York City for the week, and will discuss the project from the Indian vantage point, the genesis of the project, its origins, needs assessment,  project scoping, vendor selection, solicitation of funds for the grant, working with both Districts Grants Chairs and International Service Advisors, and the current submission of the grant application to the Rotary Foundation with guidance from both District Governors. Q&A to follow.

15-MAR-2022 - The Audacious Frank Lloyd Wright + Fallingwater

Dr. Craig Zabel, Professor Architecture & Art History, Penn State


ZOOM MEETING


Dr. Zabel teaches courses in modern architecture, with particular emphases on the architecture of the United States, Germany, and Russia.

20-MAR-2022 - ZOOM - SPECIAL EVENT - IFSR - UKRAINE

ZOOM MEETING 

The Rotary Club of The Friendship Knot invites you to a very special meeting this Sunday at 12:00 EST. 


We will be speaking to Olha Dybkaliuk who is the International Commissioner of The National Organization of the Scouts of Ukraine.  She will be joining us via zoom from Kiev to discuss what the Scouts of Ukraine are doing and how we might help them.   


Pat Curley, Ed.D is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Special Meeting with Olha Dybkaliuk International Commissioner National Organization of the Scouts of Ukraine  

Join Zoom Meeting 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83716141942?pwd=NWJBakFQcVlwS3k5N0x0c2RmS3MwUT09  

Meeting ID: 837 1614 1942 Passcode: Rotary 

19-APR-2022 - PARK FOREST PRE-K - SUSAN HILLS

545pm : Country Inn & Suites,  1357 E. College Ave, State College. 

(contact us for the Zoom link) 


Susan Hills, Director of the Park Forest Pre-K. 

Essential Technology upgrades for the school. 


The preschool is a state-licensed, non-profit, tuition-free preschool that provides quality early childhood education for qualifying families with children 2-5 years of age.

26-APR-2022 - PENNSYLVANIA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Anna Skrupky & Larry Mroz

Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra


An Overview and Upcoming Events & Plans


545pm : Country Inn & Suites, 1357 E. College Ave, State College

(contact us for the Zoom link) 

03 - MAY-2022 - RENE-PAUL FORIET - ALTOONA Rotary CLUB

THE FOUNDATION WALK


545pm : 

Country Inn & Suites, 1357 E. College Ave, State College 

24 - MAY-2022 - STATE COLLEGE SPIKES

JOE PUTNAM - DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

STATE COLLEGE SPIKES

A Preview of the Upcoming Season.

545pm :  Country Inn & Suites, 1357 E. College Ave, State College


Future Event:  Rotary @ a State College Spikes home baseball game. 

September 13, 2022 - Meeting at Country Inn & Suites

At our club meeting we will be discussing upcoming projects/events, as well as getting input from members on action items for the betterment of our club and its future growth!


If you have any questions, please email statecollegerotary@gmail.com or check our facebook page.



Photos from District Governor Visit

Members at DG Visit

DG Vicki Zimmerman with Geoff Wilson

Elliot & Bonnie Abrams (center) receives Paul Harris +5 Award

Elliot & Bonnie Abrams (center) receives Paul Harris +5 Award

September 17, 2022 - Child ID Project

In partnership with the Patton Township Police and Happy Valley Business Association, stop by and receive an encoded flashdrive key that YOU, as a parent or guardian update regularly with your child's information.  It is locked inside the flashdrive with a password that only you know and can provide access to law enforcement in case of an emergency.


Rotarians will be available to talk with you and provide you with the information you will need.  


Watch for us on September 17, 2022






September 20, 2022 - takeout meal fundraiser

Get your tickets for a great Takeout Meal with either a Turkey or Roast Beef Sandwich on a fresh baked roll, potato chips, pickle slices, fresh baked Chocolate Chip Cookie and mint, all for a $10 donation.   Meals can be picked up on Tuesday September 20th, from 4:45 to 6 PM at the Our Lady of Victory School Auditorium entrance.   Present your ticket(s) and a friendly Rotarian will deliver your meals to your car.  We look forward to seeing you!


Or if you want to provide lunch for your business or group, contact us for an order form for lunchtime delivery.   Deadline for ordering is Monday, 9/12 at 8 PM.   Email statecollegerotary@gmail.com for details.


Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit Strawberry Fields, local charities and other Rotary projects.  

Want a night off from cooking?   What to help out the community?

Take-Out Meals are available on September 20, 2022 from the State College Rotary Club.   Enjoy either a Turkey or Roast Beef Sandwich with Chips, Pickle Slices, Chocolate Chips Cookie and Mints for a $10 donation.


Tickets are available from Rotarians or by contacting us through the website or facebook.   


If you would like to have meals delivered to your business or office, for orders of 10 (or more), we will bring them to you at lunchtime.  


Proceeds will benefit Strawberry Fields and other local charities.

Child ID Safety Project

October, 2022 - we are currently revising our Child ID Safety project instructions and procedures.   Please check back for new information and upcoming events.

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