Photo Gallery

Senator Mensch (2nd from left) visits Sumneytown resident Richard Price (sitting) to inform the state legislature on the importance and benefits of home care in Pennsylvania. Also pictures are Claudia Ascoli (left) and Chip (right) from Bayada Nurses. Photo posted with permission from Town and Country, Pennsburg, PA.

Town and Country - Senator Mensch Shows Support for Home Care

Senator Mensch speaks with doctors during a recent tour of Breast Health Services at the John and Dorothy Morgan Cancer Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Senator Mensch and other dignitaries attend an Open House for the Red Hill Christian School’s new building dedication.  Pictured in the photo from left to right are:  Senator Bob Mensch, Elizabeth Stair (Director, Red Hill Christian School), Luanne Stauffer (President Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce), State Representative Marcy Toepel, Jim Landis (Board Member & Project Director), Bob Nase (Board Member & Project Architect) and Karin Klein (Administrator, Red Hill Christian School). 
 

Senator Mensch and Pat Halpin-Murphy, of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, discuss breast cancer screening legislation that the Senator is introducing. More information can be found in the November 2011 edition of  The Mensch Report.
 

Senator Mensch hosts students at his second annual "Senator for a Day" seminar at DeSales University. High school juniors and seniors from across the 24th Senate District were made "Senators" and participated in the legislative process. 
 

Senator Mensch joins Senate Majority Whip Pat Browne (right) at an October 6 press conference in Bethlehem to urge passage of legislation to privatize state liquor stores.
 

Senator Mensch joins Diana Rudloff and John Kleinschmidt in the Senate Chamber.  Diana and John are supporters of  The Open Line of Pennsburg.
 

Senator Mensch is joined by intern, Ryan Welby, on the Senate floor.  Ryan is a current junior at Ursinus College studying International Relations and Political Science with plans to attend law school after he graduates.   

Senator Mensch joins Brian and Sandy Hughes and their daughters: Molly, Megan, Allison and Sarah, in the Senate Chamber. The Hughes family, of Sumneytown, were in Harrisburg visiting the Capitol.
 

Senator Mensch offers remarks to private school students, who will receive a total of $35,000 in scholarships for the 2011-2012 school year. This year's recipients include Saint Thomas More School and the Swain School, both located in the 24th Senate District. The Bridge Educational Foundation, through the support of CSX Transportation and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, is donating the money for educational opportunities through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program.
 

During a recent tour of Lifepath's Sellersville facility, Senator Mensch stops to talk and pose for a picture with one of their residents.

Senator Mensch and intern Akintoye Akinjiola on the Senate floor.  Toye interned in Senator Mensch's Lehigh County office in Emmaus this summer.  He lives in Macungie Borough and is a Political Science student at Kutztown University.
 

Senator Mensch and Senator Boscola speak with PA AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale, at the September meeting of the Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus.

Senator Mensch joins Rep. Marcy Toepel and local officials in Upper Salford Township for the grand-reopening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Salford Station Road, which had been closed for the reconfiguration of its intersection with the Perkiomen Trail.

Senator Mensch presents a citation to Ken and Sue Simmons, of Pennsburg, commemorating their 65th Wedding Anniversary.

State Sen. Bob Mensch, Rep. Marcy Toepel, U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent, and Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce President Luanne Stauffer at the chamber's Legislative Affairs breakfast on Aug. 19.

August 11, 2011 - Senator Mensch congratulates Zoe Musselman on her Spirit of 4-H Award.
 

August 11, 2011 - Senator Mensch congratulates Shannon McMahon on winning the 2011 Outstanding 4-H Member Award.

Senator Mensch hosts the American Legion's Keystone Boys State team in the Senate.  Pictured are as follows - Top row:  Alfie Deaner, Quakertown High School; Robert Small, Palisades High School and Brandon Millis, Boyertown High School.  Bottom row:  Senator Mensch; Shane Benz, Upper Perkiomen High School; Peter Stanley, Easton Area High School and Justin Colletti, Palisades High School.
 

June 28, 2011 -  Senator Mensch joins Governor Corbett as the Fair Share Act is signed into law.

Senator Mensch and Anthony Gasparro pose for a picture on the Senate floor.  Anthony is an intern in Senator Mensch's Pennsburg office.  Anthony is a student at Montgomery County Community College plans to attend the University of Phoenix to study Management.
 

Senator Mensch joins Sarah Stroman on the floor of the Senate.  An intern in the Pennsburg office, she is a recent graduate of Millersville University with a BA in Government and Political Affairs.

June 10, 2011 -  Fourth Graders from Springfield Elementary School (Click on photo for an additional photo from this event.)  
 

Senator Mensch meets with 7th grade students from Southern Lehigh Middle School, who were in Harrisburg for the annual PAECT Student Technology Showcase.
 

Senator Bob Mensch and Senator Boscola talk with representatives from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA) during the June meeting of the Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus.

June 7, 2011 -  Senator Mensch is joined on the Senate floor by interns Andrew Wilson and Andrew Cyphers. Andrew Wilson is a recent graduate of Shippensburg University with a major in Political Science. Andrew Cyphers is a senior at Dickinson College, where he studies Political Science and minors in Economics.
 

June 2, 2011 -  Fourth Graders from Wilson Borough Elementary School

Senator Mensch meets with residents during a senior forum recently held at Lansdale Borough Hall. (Click on photo for an additional photo from this event.)  

May 24, 2001  - Fourth Graders from Southern Lehigh Intermediate School  (Click on photo for an additional photo from this event.)
 

May 23, 2011 -  Fourth Graders from Marlborough Elementary School (Click on photo for an additional photo from this event.)
 

May 23, 2011 - Fourth Graders from Southern Lehigh Intermediate School (Click on photo for an additional photo from this event.) 

May 20, 2011 -  Fourth Graders from Avona Elementary School

May 19, 2011 - Students from New Hanover Upper Frederick Elementary School (Click on photo for an additional photo from this event.)
 

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted Senator Browne, Senator Boscola and Senator Mensch in response to Governor Corbett's proposed budget.

April 10, 2011 - Rikai Turner, of Harrisburg, hard at work in the Senate Chamber. Rikai was participating in Big Brothers/Big Sisters Shadow Day at the Capitol.

Cherbett Karen "Tala" Maralit, the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile of the Philippines, visits with Rep. Doug Reichley and Sen. Bob Mensch.
 

May 3, 2011  Fourth Graders from Palmer Elementary School

This month's meeting of the Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus featured the Industrial Resource Centers and the Strategic Early Warning Network (SEWN) who each gave presentations on job retention in the Commonwealth and giving struggling companies the tools to turn their companies around in this weak economy.
 

 May 2, 2011 - St. Philip Neri - Third & Fourth Graders
 

Ken and Marilynn Mayer of Green Lane visit the Capitol. 

April 8, 2011 - Gwynedd Square Elementary School – Fourth Graders  (Click on photo for an additional photo from this event.)
 

Ret. Rear Admiral Ken Braithwaite delivers a presentation on hospitals economic impact during the April meeting of the Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus.
 

March 31, 2011 - Lehigh Christian Academy – Fourth graders

DeSales President, Father O'Connor (center), and students visited the Capitol on Tuesday, April 12th.  Father O'Connor was the Guest Chaplain in the Senate.  Pictured from left to right, bottom row are:  Rep. Justin Simmons, Sen. Bob Mensch, Father O’Connor, Jamie Osborn and Caitlin Scott.  Top Row:  Brian Filanowski, Patrick Filanowski and Brian MacDonald.
 

Senator Mensch joins Elizabeth Rich and Father O’Connor for a picture on the Senator floor.  Elizabeth is an editor for Patch Media in the Lehigh Valley and shadowed Senator Mensch for the day.  Father O’Connor is the President of DeSales University.

Senator Mensch meets with students from Northampton County Community College, during a recent visit to the Capitol.

Students from Palisades School District in Bucks County, recently participated in the Music in Our Schools Month Capitol Concert Series. The Palisades High School Madrigal Singers and Strings, under the direction of Carolyn Williams, performed in the Capitol Rotunda.

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by providing leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education.

Senator Mensch makes a statement regarding Governor Corbett's proposed 2011-12 budget. "The Governor's proposed budget appropriately reflects the condition of Pennsylvania's economy.  It reduces spending, while holding the line on fees and tax increases for Pennsylvania residents.  These are real changes from the past eight years under Governor Rendell."
 

Senator Mensch makes a comment at a recent Community and Technology meeting in Harrisburg.

Senator Mensch addresses attendees of the March meeting of the Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus.  The presentation, by Compete PA, addressed ways to solve business tax competitiveness problems that are contributing to the low rate of job creation in Pennsylvania.
 

Senator Mensch presents Jennifer Stocker, the Library Director of the Easton Area Public Library & District Center, with a Senate Citation acknowledging the library's 200th Anniversary.

Senator Mensch and Sean McDermott on the Senate floor. Sean is interning with the Joint State Government Commission and resides in Salisbury Township.

Senator Mensch addresses Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams, regarding the abortion clinic operated for Kermit Gosnell, during a Senate Public Health & Welfare Committee, Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee Joint Hearing.
 

Renee Ponce joins Senator Mensch for a picture on the Senate floor. Renee is an intern in Senator Mensch's Lehigh County office.

February 7, 2011 - Economy, Business & Jobs Caucus Meeting (Please click on photo to view additional photos)

Students from the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute show off a robot they recently built in class. LCTI is based in Schnecksville.
 

Senator Mensch greets guests at his Pennsburg office Open House on January 28th.
 

Representative Kate Harper interviews Senator Mensch in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives TV studio. 
 

Senator Mensch (second from right) participates in the rededication of the Riegelsville Bridge.  The 106-year-old structure's floor system and sidewalks were replaced, the superstructure was repainted and the lighting fixtures were upgraded among other improvements. Its load rating was also increased, from a 2.5 ton limit to 3 tons.
 

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Mensch (left) recognizes Laura Dewalt (right) as a 2011 PA Farm Show Scholarship winner in agricultural education. With them are Dewalt's parents, Steven and Diane Dewalt, of Palmer Township. 

Lieutenant Governor Elect James Cawley congratulates Senator Bob Mensch following swearing-in day ceremonies for the state Senate at the State Capitol on January 4.
 

Senator Mensch and members of the Red Hill band participate in Rep. Dennis O’Brien’s Autism Caucus holiday reception at the Capitol.

December 17, 2010 - Fourth Graders from Lower Salford Elementary School. (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)

 

December 16, 2010 - Fourth Graders from Salford Hills Elementary School visit the Capitol.  (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)

December 3, 2010 - Fourth grade students from Oakridge Elementary School recently toured the Capitol. (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)
 

Senator Mensch and Representative-elect Justin Simmons (left) present flags to Alison Koch, on behalf of the Upper Saucon Fire Police.

Senator Mensch presents a Senate citation to Brooke Hartman, of Salisbury Township, to commemorate his 100th birthday.
 

Senator Mensch presents a Senate citation to Gerhart, Hartman & Ritner Insurance, of Red Hill, commemorating  one hundred years in business. 
 

Senator Mensch and Dr. Michael Badellino tour the Surgical Simulation Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital, located at Cedar Crest Blvd and Interstate 78 in Allentown.

Senator Mensch presents a citation to WNPV station manager, Phil Hunt, to commemorate 50 years of radio.

Senator Mensch speaks to homeschooled students at a recent event in Quakertown.   (Click on photo for additional photos from this event.)
 

Senator Mensch is joined by the Valley Forge Military Academy Color Guard Corps, during a Veterans Day celebration held at the American Legion Post #184 in Palm, to unveil the September 11, 2001 memorial recently constructed on the Legion grounds.
 

Senator Bob Mensch visits the School Age Program of the Upper Perkiomen Child Care Center at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Red Hill.  His visit provided an opportunity for the school age children of UPCCC to ask the Senator questions about his role as a representative of the Upper Perkiomen Community to the State Capitol in Harrisburg.  Senator Mensch presented the school age children of UPCCC with an American and State flag which were flown over the Capitol in Harrisburg on October 28, 2010.
 

Senator Mensch addresses a crowd of parents and home-schooled students during a recent event at the James A. Michener Library in Quakertown.  The discussion included home-schooling, cyber schools and education legislation in Harrisburg. 
 

Senator Mensch joins local officials to dedicate the reopening of the Spring Mount Road Bridge, spanning Lower Frederick and Upper Salford Townships. The bridge is set to reopen on Friday, October 29th. Pictured: (L-R) Ted Poatsy, Upper Salford Township Supervisor; Senator Bob Mensch (R-24), Representative Marcy Toepel (R-147), Dan Shedal, Lower Frederick Regional Ambulance; Lt. David Buckley PSP; Drew Hartenbauer, Upper Salford Township Roadcrew; Matt Wells, Lower Frederick Regional Ambulance; Marty Lynch, Upper Salford Township Roadmaster; Mike Kratzer, Lower Frederick Regional Ambulance; Tamara Twardowski, Lower Frederick Township Manager; and Michael Galla, Schwenksville Borough Manager.
 

Senator Mensch reads aloud a citation commemorating the 'Iron Run' motorcycle ride, as event organizer John Cramsey looks on.  The 200-mile round-trip transported a piece of steel from the World Trade Center to the American Legion Post #184 in  East Greenville for their 9/11 memorial.  The ride benefited local veteran organizations and included over two thousand motorcycles. 

Senator Mensch hosts students from secondary schools at his first annual "Senator for a Day" seminar, recently held at DeSales University in Center Valley.  Juniors and seniors from fourteen local high schools and home school students, across the 24th Senatorial District, interacted with state government officials and staff developing and voting on legislation. (Click on photo for an additional photo from this event.)
 

Senator Mensch is joined by Megan Banis on the Senate floor.  Megan is an intern in Senator Mensch’s Bucks County office.  Megan is a graduate of DeSales University with a degree in elementary education and has taught fourth and fifth grades at Quakertown Community School District and Upper Perkiomen School District.  Megan is currently exploring an interest in law and politics. 

Senator Mensch welcomes members to the first meeting of the Economy Business and Jobs Caucus.  The meeting was hosted by the Pennsylvania Business Council.  Dave Patti, the President of the PA Business Council, presented "A Scorecard of Pennsylvania's Competitiveness."  The Scorecard objectively assess Pennsylvania's competitive position relative to the other 49 states and charts a course for job creation and economic prosperity.  A link to the Scorecard can be found here.  (Click on photo for additional photos from this event.)
 

Senator Mensch joins Benjamin Schmidt on the Senate floor. Ben is an intern in Senator Mensch’s Montgomery County office. In his junior year at Temple University, Ben is pursuing a dual major in Political Science and Film & Media Arts.

Senator Mensch presents a citation to St. Luke’s Hospital for winning an Achievement Award for Excellent Patient Care, from the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania. (Click on photo for an additional photo from this event.)

Senator Mensch was the featured speaker at a recent luncheon at Widows Tavern & Grille, hosted by the Business and Commerce Association of Forks Township and the Easton Area Chamber of Commerce.
 

Senator Mensch and Rep. Clymer join Palisades Post #399 during their recent Veterans Resource Expo.  Mensch and Clymer were co-hosts for the event. (Click on photo for additional photos from this event.)
 

Senator Mensch speaks to the Easton Rotary Club at a recent meeting.   

Senator Mensch speaks during the grand re-opening of the Delaware Canal and towpath trail.  The ceremony was held at the Forks of the Delaware Recreation Area adjacent to the Canal, 200 South Delaware Drive in Easton.

Senator Mensch is joined by Senator Pat Browne, Rep. Doug Reichley and members of the Emmaus Boys and Girls Fitness Teams for their dominating performance in sweeping the team and individual championships at the 2010 Youth Physical Fitness Championships, sponsored by the United States Marines Youth Foundation.  (Click on photo for additional photos from this event.)
  

Senator Mensch joins the employees of Weyerbacher Brewing during a recent plant tour.

During a recent video shoot, Senator Mensch listens as Tom Stoneback explains how canals were used to transport commodities across great distances prior to the age of railroads.  Tom is the Executive Director of the National Canal Museum, in Easton.

 

Senator Mensch answers residents' questions during a senior forum he hosted at ManorCare Health Services of Easton.

Senator Mensch poses for a picture prior to an interview with Dr. Gregg Dowty, the Executive Director of the Children's Home of Easton.

Senator Mensch reads to students during the Summer Sizzle reading program, sponsored by Project Easton, held at Paxinosa Elementary School in Easton.

Senator Mensch was the guest speaker at a recent Kiwanis Club of Palmer Township meeting.  (Click on photo for additional photos from this event.)

Senator Mensch reads a citation commending Easton Hospital for being named one of the Top 50 hospitals in the nation, according to HealthGrades, as Interim CEO Aaron Hazzard looks on.

Senator Mensch and Representative Reichley attend Fred Rupert's 100th birthday party at Ridge Manor Senior Center in Emmaus. (Click on photo for additional photos from this event.)
 

Senator Mensch and Rep. Reichley congratulate Judith Lieberman on her 90th birthday party in Emmaus.  Judith is a resident at Ridge Manor Senior Center.

Senator Mensch presents a citation to the Easton Farmers' Market commemorating its 258th Anniversary. Established in 1752, the farmers' market maintains its birthplace on Easton's Great Square.

Senator Mensch (left) offered an introduction of President Judge Robert Freedberg (right) to the Senate Judiciary Committee.  Judge Freedberg, of Easton, has been nominated to serve on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Senator Mensch is joined by interns Rachel Schapperle and Tom Richards on the Senate floor in Harrisburg.  Tom and Rachel are interns in Senator Mensch’s Montgomery County office and are 2009 graduates of North Penn High School.  Rachel is currently enrolled at Penn State University’s main campus where she double-majors in Political Science and Energy, Business and Finance.  Tom is a student in the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University, with a dual degree in History and Political Science.  He currently serves as the Administrative Vice President of the Penn State Mock Trial Association, is a Teaching Assistant for a leadership course offered by the honors college and a member of the Presidential Leadership Academy.
 

Senator Mensch joins Caitlin Dougherty on the Senate floor.  Caitlin is an intern in Senator Mensch's Lehigh County office.  Caitlin is currently a student at the University of Pennsylvania and has a combination major of political science, philosophy and economics.  A 2009 alumni of Easton Area High School, Caitlin was valedictorian for her graduating class.
 

Senator Mensch speaks during a recent Veterans and Emergency Preparedness committee hearing to consider emergency preparedness and response issues related to Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling. 

Senator Mensch (right) is joined by CEO Aaron Hazzard during a recent tour of Easton Hospital.

Donovan Pritchard, a participant in Big Brothers / Big Sisters Shadow Day, is seated at Senator Mensch’s desk in the Senate chamber.  Donovan spent the afternoon with Senator Mensch sitting in on meetings, attending caucus and touring the Capitol. 
 

Senator Mensch welcomes members of The American Legion’s Keystone Boys State program to the State Capitol.  Pictured from left to right are:  Jacob DeHaven (Boyertown High School), Sean Basile (Quakertown Community High School), Senator Mensch, Kevin Anderson (Southern Lehigh High School) and Frank Gordon (Souderton High School).   

Participants have the opportunity to gain leadership skills on a "learn by doing" basis, whereby the selected 'citizens' participate in a variety of activities and presentations such as: the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen through a week-long government simulation, which begins on the local level and builds up to the state level. Activities include government elections, legislative sessions, court proceedings, and law enforcement presentations.
 

Senator Mensch joins Derrick Backer on the Senate Floor.  Derrick is an intern in Senator Mensch’s Northampton County office.  Derrick attended Northampton Community College and is transferring to Kutztown University for his sophomore year.  A 2009 graduate of Nazareth Area High School, Derrick is a volunteer fireman and coaches baseball to 12-13 year olds.

June 4, 2010 - Fourth Graders from Wilson Borough Elementary School

Senator Bob Mensch (right) announces the Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus as Senator Michael O’Pake looks on, during a presentation at the Capitol.  Senators Mensch and Lisa Boscola will co-chair the caucus, as it determines which will focus on education, discussion and innovative solutions for legislative initiatives that will foster economic development and create family-sustaining jobs throughout Pennsylvania.  Representatives of business, unions, consultancies and legislators attended the announcement. 
 

Senator Mensch is joined (from left to right) by:  Missy Saxton, Senator Mensch, Representative Julie Harhart and Sam Saxton at Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Allentown.  The event marked the 55th Anniversary Memorial Day celebration at Cedar Hill.    
 

June 2, 2010 - Fourth Graders from Western Salisbury Elementary

Senator Mensch and Father McElroy pose for a picture on the Senate floor.  Father McElroy, the current pastor at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Schwenksville, has been a life-long educator teaching at Cardinal O’Hara High School for 25 years and at Delaware County Community College and Saint Joseph’s University.  Father McElroy delivered the Senate opening prayer on May 25th. 
 

Senator Mensch joins Red Hill Councilwoman Doris Decker and Father Roncase for a photo on the Senate floor.  Father Roncase, the current pastor at St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church in Pennsburg, delivered the Senate opening prayer on May 24th.

Senator Mensch (right) meets with State Treasurer Rob McCord during a recent video shoot at the Treasury Building in Harrisburg.

Fourth graders from Southern Lehigh Intermediate visit the Capitol.

May 20, 2010 - Fourth Graders from New Hanover Upper Frederick Elementary School
 

May 13, 2010 - Senator Mensch (right) speaks with residents at the Healthy Community Expo, held in Red Hill Borough.  (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)

May 19, 2010 - Fourth Graders from Avona Elementary School

During a recent visit to Lansdale, Senator Mensch presented a citation congratulating Lansdale Ice for being awarded the Small Business Persons of the Year Award from the Philadelphia District office of the US Small Business Administration.  Pictured from left to right are:  Karl Kraus (Senior Consultant for Temple University Small Business Development Center); Senator Mensch; Frank Sirianni (Vice President , Lansdale Ice); Vinnie Bagdwal (President, Lansdale Ice); Darlene Jenkins (Lansdale Ice Board Member).
 

Senator Mensch is interviewed by Dene Liott  and Harry DeLorenzo, during the Senator's Healthy Community Expo in Red Hill.  Dene Liott is the host of What’s Happening in the Tri-County Area and Harry DeLorenzo is a reporter with PCN TV.
 

Senator Mensch poses for a photo with Marja Kaisla, during a recent visit to the Capitol.  Marja is the Director of the Delaware Valley Conservatory of Music, an organization that offers private lessons and group instruction in all instruments. In addition, she is the co-founder of a non-profit organization, the Philadelphia Foundation for World Music and Arts, which advocates music education and cultural tolerance among people through music and arts.
 

Senator Bob Mensch presents citations to members of Sassamansville Fire Company in New Hanover Township, during a recent dedication of a new  truck, Tanker 68.
 

Sen. Bob Mensch welcomes students of the Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley to his Harrisburg office.  Sen. Bob Mensch welcomes students of the Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley to his Harrisburg office. (From left to right) Joselyn Gonzalez - student, Nathalie Rivera - student and Shelly Grim – CIS Fairgrounds Academy Director.
 

Senator Mensch (center) joins representatives from Gorski Engineering and other elected officials to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Northfield Business Campus in Richland Township, Bucks County. (Click on photo for additional photos from this event.)
 

Senator Mensch addresses residents on how to be a smart electric consumer, during a recent Energy Forum in Schnecksville. The forum was co-sponsored with State Senators Pat Browne and Dave Argall and held at the Schnecksville Fire Company.
  

Senator Mensch is joined by students of DeSales University and President Fr. Bernard F. O'Connor during a visit on Student Lobby Day.  Pictured from the top left: Gina Oliver (student), Brian MacDonald (Director of External Affairs), Robert Bacon (Student), Bottom Row: Bob Mensch, Rev. Bernard O’Connor (President of DeSales University), Shannon Webb (student), and Nicholas Staats (student).

April 22, 2010 - Students from Schwenksville Elementary School (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)
  

Senator Mensch (middle) joins Easton Firefighters Mike Krill and Terrance Hand, President of the Easton Fire Fighter Local 713, in the Senate Chamber.

Senator Mensch (left) and Dr. Karen Stout (on right), the President of Montgomery County Community College, joined All-Pennsylvania Academic Team award winners: Daniela Spevak, Patricia O'Malley, Kathleen McElvenny, and Matthew Keene at a recent award presentation in Harrisburg.  (Click on photo for additional photos from this event.)
 

April 20, 2010 - Fourth grade students from Inglewood Elementary School, and their parents toured the Capitol.

Sen. Bob Mensch recently participated in a news conference announcing the creation of the Friends of the Pennsylvania Children's Trust Fund.  The announcement coincided with Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is held throughout the month of April.  Senator Mensch is a member of the Children's Trust Fund, a board that supports the organizations and agencies across the Commonwealth that protect our young people from abuse and rescue those in abusive environments. (Click on photo for additional photos from this event.) 

Students from St. Ann School are among private school students from the Lehigh Valley who will receive a total of $20,000 in scholarships for the 2010-11 school year.  Pictured are Gregg Martino of Aetna, the company that donated the scholarship funds; St. Ann student Jordan London; St. Ann Pastor Msgr. John Mraz; St. Ann principal Diana Kile; State Senator Bob Mensch; student Victoria Tramonte; and Dennis Walsh of Bravo Foundation, the nonprofit that received Aetna’s donation.  Below them are St. Ann students Matthew Bendekovits, Johnathan Bernhard and Caitlin Noone. (Click on photo for additional photos from this event.)
 

Senator Mensch presents a citation to Laura Gorman, a Lehigh Carbon Community College student, who is being honored for receiving All-Pennsylvania Academic Team Recognition in 2010.

March 31, 2010 - Senator Mensch speaks to members of the Business in Palmer consortium, regarding economic development issues, at a recent meeting in Northampton County.

Senator Mensch stops for a photo with Ken Marino (left), the President of Orbel, during a recent plant tour in Northampton County.

March 30, 2010 - Fourth Graders from Hereford Elementary School
 

March 30, 2010 - Sixth Graders from Hereford Elementary School

March 30, 2010 - Fourth Graders from St. Thomas More School visit the Capitol. (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)

Senator Mensch speaks to the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council during a recent meeting. (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)

Fourth Graders from Gwynedd Square Elementary School visit the Capitol. (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)

Senator Mensch poses for a picture with Richard Beardsley, Susan Tachau (Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation) and Gail Hoffmann (Executive Director of the Self Determination Housing Project of Pennsylvania).  Richard was a recent recipient of the PATF's low-interest loan program that helps people with disabilities and older adults, so that they can buy the assistive technology devices and services they need. (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.) 

March 19, 2010 - Fourth Graders from Oakridge Elementary School.  (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)

March 19, 2010 - Fourth through Eighth Graders from Easton Gifted Program.  (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)
 

March 17, 2010 - Fourth Graders from Springfield Elementary School.   (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)
 

March 12, 2010 - Fourth Graders from General Nash Elementary School.  (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)
 

(From left to right) Senator Tommy Tomlinson, Senator Bob Mensch, Senator Lisa Baker and Senator Bob Robbins meet with Lt. Col. Stephen B. Lockridge, Commanding Officer of the U.S. Army Harrisburg Recruiting battalion, during a recent Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness meeting at the Capitol.

Senator Mensch gathers with participants for the launch of the PerkUp educational training program, at Brown Printing .  Pictured from left to right are: Suzanne Holloman, Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, Montgomery County Community College; Dr. Karen A. Stout, President, Montgomery County Community College; Pa. Senator Bob Mensch, PerkUp Steering Committee Chair; Program Committee member Roxanne Detweiler, Knoll, Inc.; Luanne B. Stauffer, Executive Director, Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce; and Program Committee member Rod Manor, Brown Printing Company.
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Senator Bob Mensch recently visited Gateway Rehab, in the western suburbs of Pittsburgh.  From Left to right - Dr. Neil Capretto, medical director; Jan Curry, senior director of Gateway's main campus; Senator Bob Mensch; Nicole Kurash, clinical youth manager; Dr. Richard Foster, executive vice president of treatment programs and David Blenk, executive vice president of strategic planning and business development. (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)
 

Senator Mensch listens intently at a recent Communications and Technology hearing. 

Senator Bob Mensch (on right) addresses the crowd at Rep. Marguerite Quinn’s Senior Expo (on left). (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)
 

Senator Mensch (center) joins Boy Scouts Anthony Ascoli (left) and John Ascoli (right) for a photo in Pennsburg. 

John Grencer, Administrative Manager of Technology Programs, explains the services offered by Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital during Senator Bob Mensch's recent visit to the facility in Allentown.
 

Senator Bob Mensch poses for a picture with Fran Malok, a food services employee, during a recent trip to Meals on Wheels of Northampton County. 

During a recent visit to Lehigh University, Senator Mensch learned about new technologies in the wind power industry.  The presentation and models were designed by grad students at Lehigh University. (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)
 

Sen. Bob Mensch delivers the keynote speech to the Lehigh Economic Development Council's Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee’s breakfast on December 10th.  The event, held at DeSales University, was sponsored by Air Products and Chemicals.

Sen. Mensch's Director of Communications, Tim Hennessey (yellow), looks on as Kurt Kondrich (center) receives the Ron Cowell Award for Excellence in Service to Young Children with Disabilities and their Families.  Kurt's daughter Chloe has Down Syndrome.
 

Dr. William F. Bond, Chief, Division of Education, and Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine, explains the role of the Simulation Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center to Senator Bob Mensch. (Click on photo for additional photo from this event.)
 

Frederick Mennonite Community, 2849 Big Road (Route 73), Frederick PA, recently celebrated the remodeling of its Magnolia House assisted living facilities with a re-dedication and open house that included local dignitaries and officials. Among those attending were TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce representatives, Frederick Mennonite staff members and residents, and state Sen. Bob Mensch. Frederick Mennonite chief executive officer John Hendrickson, who offered keynote remarks. Involved in the re-dedication were, from left, Tim Phelps, chamber president; Phil Jackson, Univest Bank; Mensch; Don Delp, Frederick Mennonite Community board chair; Hendrickson; Jackie Tallon, Upper Frederick Township manager; Gregg Scott of Reese Lower Patrick and Scott Architects; Bob Brandt, Benchmark president; and, in the front center, Frederick Mennonite resident Ethel Mellon.
 

Senator Bob Mensch (on right) and Bill Tyson, from Aqua America (on left) present a grant to Shawn Tucker, from Green Lane Fire Company, with a $500 check for potable water services.
 

October 26, 2009 - Senator Bob Mensch (third from left) participated in a ceremony designating a portion of Brookside Road in Lower Macungie Township as the Sergeant Ashly L. Moyer Memorial Road. Moyer, a Lehigh County resident and 2003 graduate of Emmaus High School, was killed by a roadside bomb while on a routine patrol driving an armored Humvee in central Baghdad.
 

October 19, 2009 - Senator Bob Mensch takes the oath of office assisted by his mother, Anna Mensch, and his grandson, Zackary Gerhart.