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On October 13, 2016, guest speaker Samantha Horwitz was thanked by President Bob Fuhrman after her talk about her new book, "The Silent Fall: A Secret Service Agent's Story of Tragedy and Triumph After 9/11​."
On October 13, 2016, guest speaker Samantha Horwitz was thanked by President Bob Fuhrman after her talk about her new book, "The Silent Fall: A Secret Service Agent's Story of Tragedy and Triumph After 9/11​."
October 6, 2016, Rotary Club Meeting Featured Brian McGrath Speaking About the U.S.Navy
Dr. Noel Howard presents the Rotary Cookbook to Brian McGrath with thanks for his presentation on the U.S. Navy.  [Photo by Tom Lewis]

 

144 Boxes of Food Packed by Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club Volunteers on October 11, 2016 at Manna Food Center
September 29 Rotary Club Meeting:  John F. Kennedy as Discussed in William Leuchtenberg's Book "The American President"
[Above] President Bob Fuhrman provided an overview of the chapter on the Presidency of John F. Kennedy presented in William Leuchtenberg's history titled "The American President."  Attendees shared perceptions and reflections on the pivotal years between the relative tranquility of the Eisenhower years and the emotional and political upheavals that followed the assassination of President Kennedy. [Below] Tom displays a copy of his father's book and Steve Naron visited from Hollywood Florida.
Jacques Paraskevas Compared the U.S. and French Political Systems at the Rotary Club Meeting on September 22, 2016
North Bethesda Rotarian Jacques Paraskevas compared the U.S. and French political systems at the Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club Meeting on September 22, 2016
Dr. Susan Rich spoke about "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder" at the Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club meeting on September 15, 2016.
Dr. Susan Rich spoke about "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder" at the Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club meeting on September 15, 2016. Pictured [L-R] are State Senator Brian Feldman, Dr. Susan Rich, President Bob Fuhrman and State Delegate Aruna Miller.
Manna Food Center Packing Night on September 13, 2016
Alex Naron, Bob Nelson and new recruit Rosa Diaz packed 144 boxes at the Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg on September 13, 2016.
 
Dr. Neil Cohen presented the TV sitcom pilot “Bennie’s Gym” starring Ed Asner that he produced locally at the Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club meeting on September 1, 2016.
Dr. Neil Cohen presented the TV sitcom pilot “Bennie’s Gym” starring Ed Asner that he produced locally at the Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club meeting on September 1, 2016.
[Above]  President Bob and Nan Fuhrman with their niece, Elena Torres.
[Above]  Guests included Nabil Bedewi from the One World Rotary Club, Heidi Pierano, Nan Fuhrman and Elena Torres.  [Below]  Guests included Gladys Howard, Arlene Cohen and her friend Sue Boren, Nancy Mason.
President Bob Fuhrman thanked Rotary District Governor Dr. Anna-Mae Kobbe for her presentation during the official visit at the Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club on August 25, 2016.
President Bob Fuhrman thanked Rotary District Governor Dr. Anna-Mae Kobbe for her presentation during the official visit at the Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club on August 25, 2016.
[Foreground, L-R] District Governor Dr. Anna-Mae Kobbe, Spouse Doug Newell, North Bethesda Rotarian Ron Sigelman, Area Governor Barton Goldenberg and Nancy Mason. [Below] District Governor Dr. Anna-Mae Kobbe honors Past Club President Chinyere Amaefule for her Rotary service.
Rotary SummerFest at Bluestone Sanctuary on August 20, 2016, was enjoyed by 40+ Rotarians and guests.
Rotary SummerFest at Bluestone Sanctuary on August 20, 2016, was enjoyed by 40+ Rotarians and guests from Potomac-Bethesda Rotary, Ellicott City Rotary, EC Sunrise Rotary and Howard West Rotary Clubs.
[L-R] Rotary Summerfest Hosts Bob Nelson and Nancy Mason
with grandchildren Carson and Chase, Katherine Zimmerly (Aunt) and Scott Zimmerly (Dad).
Foundation Update - Amazon and Fundraising
Here is a very easy way to help us with fundraising.  If you are an Amazon shopper please bookmark this link http://pbrotary.org/Page/amazon in your browser and ask your friends and family to do the same.  Whenever you start your Amazon shopping from this page the club gets a percentage.  See the link above for details.  You can also get to it from our website banner at http://pbrotary.org.
Webmaster Update - NEW Foundation Webpage
We now have a page which serves as a launching point to our club’s Foundation.  Check it out at http://pbrotary.org/Page/our-foundation.  You can get to it in three ways from our home page (www.pbrotary.org) : Look for “Foundation” located on the banner or under the menu choices “About Us” or “Services/Projects”. Besides evolving content and links to internal and external resources, on that page we can now accept online donations for everything we do. 
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If you shop at Amazon through this link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1264058, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases (millions of products) to the charitable foundation of our club. Thank You!
Next Four Meetings
Nov 10, 2016
Trip to Botswana and South Africa
Nov 17, 2016
Social at Bretton Woods Recreation Center
Dec 01, 2016
India - Potential for Terrorism and Armed Conflict
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Upcoming Events (Calendar)
Manna Food Center Packing Night
Manna Food Center
Nov 08, 2016
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Dictionary Project at Seven Locks Elementary School
Seven Locks Elementary School
Nov 09, 2016
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Dictionary Project at St. Elizabeth School
St. Elizabeth School
Nov 10, 2016
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Dictionary Project at Waters Landing Elementary School
Waters Landing Elementary School
Nov 15, 2016
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
 
Dictionary Project at Potomac Elementary School
Potomac Elementary School
Nov 17, 2016
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Manna Food Center Packing Night
Manna Food Center
Dec 13, 2016
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
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