 Louisville Rotary Meetings 2012
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Louisville Rotary Club District 6650 Meeting Notes -Wednesday, January 4, 2012 http://louisvillerotary.com/ & on Facebook: Louisville Rotary Club 1. Gathering� Meeting called to order by President Burwell with 23 members in attendance. 2. Pledge of Allegiance and recitation of �The Four Way Test� 3. Prayer was led by Barry Gray 4. Song Leader � Eva Roshong led us in �Happy Birthday.� Jerry Dunbar = Jan 11, Lance Leach = 22nd, Kathy Fausnight = 31st. 5. Visitors � Julia Esteves, Gary Webb 6. Rotary Minute � Bob Yoder passes Rotary memorabilia to Ted Burwell�s neighbor and then to him. He will bring it in to show us. 7. Updates a. Ted Burwell wished us all a Happy New Year and reflected on 2011. He is confident our club is headed in the right direction and we will continue to prosper in 2012. b. Ken Smith reported that 300 flags will be delivered within the next 6 weeks. We will assemble when warmer. c. Mid-March we will need to commit to Cheryl Caser and the meal program. d. Kathy Fausnight reported that Pancake Day netted $1707 with one bill still outstanding. e. David Redd invited the club for a 60-minute �walk and talk� tour of the new elementary school. On January 19th, the substantial construction will be complete. Current LES students will enter after President�s Day. Upon asbestos removal, LES will be leveled for parking. Fairhope and Pleasant Grove will be torn down this summer. f. Gary Webb is Director of Construction and came to our area in March. He primarily serves as the �answer guy� and strives to keep the contractors work on time. g. Denny Valentine reported that we have a shortage of host families. Anyone who can host an exchange student for 3 to 6 months, please contact him. h. Jim Edwards reported that we have broke even with our Rotary Flag ads in the local papers. i. Jim Edwards is the new committee chair of our new �Website� committee. If you would like to join, please contact him. j. Mike Snyder mentioned the Accelerated Reading Program where children read for points. The Library will be applying for a grant and would like Rotary involvement. More to come. Also, anyone who received a Kindle Fire for Christmas should see Mrs. Bossart. k. Eva Roshong and the Health and Hunger Committee would like to encourage everyone to donate blood. l. Pat Richardson reported that the YMCA has been busy with people fulfilling New Year�s resolutions. The Y is currently offering � off starting fees and can provide financial assistance if necessary. Upcoming Club Meetings: January 11 Alliance Paper Coating � Equador � guest of Jim Edwards January 18 Greg Anderson � Taj Mahal January 25 Joel R. Soza � Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (Malone University) Rotary Personnel: District 6650 Governor: 2011-2012 George W.S. Hays Rotary Club Exchange Student: Julia Esteves da Silva Respectfully submitted by Secretary Wendy Jackson |
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a.
The
mission of this agency is as follows: Stark County
Family Court promotes a safe and healthy community by protecting and
supporting children and families.
b.
The
underlying goal of the agency is to do �what you can to keep families
intact� and they work hard to rehabilitate rather than punish when at
all possible.
c.
She is a
native of Newark, Ohio and was educated at Walsh University and the
University of Akron Law School.
d.
Judge Hall
is one of three judges in Family Court and they are assisted by six
magistrates. They handle about 1,300 trials per year.
e.
Family
Court consists of the following divisions: Juvenile Court Division (criminals under the age of 18; paternity and
child support; child abuse and neglect, unruly youth) Domestic Relations (divorce and dissolution; domestic violence;
paternity & custody) Teen Court (peer review, real cases, real trials, funded by United Way)
February 1
Business Meeting Greg Anderson�s Taj
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Club District 6650 Meeting Notes -Wednesday, January 18, 2012 http://louisvillerotary.com/ & on Facebook: Louisville Rotary Club 1. Gathering� Approximately 31 in attendance with 3 visitors. 2. Tour of the new Louisville Elementary School a. The new elementary school was designed for kids. It is broken into 8 physically separate neighborhoods with each neighborhood containing 125 students. Students will be scheduled to move in groups of 125 to avoid all 1000 students in the hall at once. K, 1, 2, 3 are on the first floor and grades 4 and 5 are upstairs. K is separated and has its own playground. b. Each neighborhood has an extended learning location that allows for more group projects. Moveable walls can separate the classroom or create a larger space. Classrooms have projectors, wireless access points, digital whiteboards, and technology closets to accommodate the latest learning technology. Each classroom is designed for 25 students. c. Special rooms were created for special needs children, music, and art. d. The building hangs from 28 columns due to the soft topography of the area. To meet funding specifications, there are several �green� aspects to the building. It has motion sensor lights, natural lighting, chilled beam heating, refreshed air. There are 10 other elementary schools in Ohio that are as big. Fifty-two percent of funding was paid for by tobacco settlement money. Thirty percent of labor is local. e. Security has improved from current elementary schools. There are 80 security cameras, a central open stairwell, and entry supervision by administrators. There will be a segregated bus loop and all visitors will be required to go through the main doors. f. The elementary school features a competition-size gym, a two-sided stage, and a state-of-the-art stainless steel cafeteria with 4 lunch lines. g. Students will begin moving in after Presidents Day. Michelle Shaffer is the lead principal. h. There was much, much, more. Rotary Personnel: District 6650 Governor: 2011-2012 George W.S. Hays Rotary Club Exchange Student: Julia Esteves da Silva Respectfully submitted by Secretary Wendy Jackson |
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Club District 6650 Meeting Notes -Wednesday, January 25, 2012 http://louisvillerotary.com/ & on Facebook: Louisville Rotary Club 1. Gathering� Approximately 19 in attendance with 3 visitors. 2. Pledge of Allegiance and recitation of "The Four Way Test" 3. Prayer was led by Ted Burwell 4. Song Leader - Eva Roshang led us in "Battle Hymn of the Republic" 5. Visitors Joel Soza, Dalia Soza 6. Rotary Minute James Wheeler Davidson,a Canadian Rotarian took a 3 year trip starting in 1928 to organize Rotary clubs in the Middle East & Asia. Paul Harris dubbed him the "Marco Polo" of Rotary as he chartered 21 Clubs. 7. Updates: a. The District Mid Year Assembly is scheduled for Feb 4 at AA Executive Catering in Canton. Registration will be available beginning at 7:30 AM. The breakfast buffet begins at 8 AM. Our meeting will begin at 8:30 and conclude no later than noon. Anyone with internet access can register for the assembly through the District's Club Runner site. They can also phone the District office at 330-452-2882 and register with Lauri Coy. The cost is $7.50 per person, which we will collect at the door. Please note that reservations need to be made by 27 January, 2012. b. Kathryn will be attending RYLA in February. Any can contribute to a "goody bag" that will be distributed at the conference (promotional business items) Please bring them to our next meeting. c. Saturday January 28th, will mark the 35th anniv of the 1977 blizzard. 8. Program: Joel Soza, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Malone University. a. Joel wrote a book, "Food and GOD" while on sabbatical. He wanted a practical topic and began to think about food while he was eating a Big Mac. He realized that humans eat every day but often give little thought to what they are eating or how it affects the environment. This is the definition of a glutton. b. Joel's book is not a diet book, but a call to spiritual action and theological perspective on food. The main theme is "think before you eat" Food is a gift from God, as illustrated by Genesis: food existed before the creation of humans. Further, the fall of human kind centered on food. c. Many church theologians discuss food. St. Augustine in his book "Confessions" dedicates Chapter 31 to gluttony. This chapter equates gluttony with lust. Other theologians poured ashes over their food so they would not enjoy it as much. The "Golden Tongue Priest" equated an increase in food to and increase in excrement. d. Gregory the Great devised the seven deadly sins. Gluttony earns one a spot in the 3rd circle of hell and is represented by pigs and the color orange. Gregory indicates there are five ways one practices gluttony: eating too soon, too delicately, too expensive, too greedily, and too much. All these center on not thinking of those that don't have food, but rather filling up the stomach. Joel referenced a book, "Faith and Fitness" that challenges individuals to "feed mentally" and concentrate on service of others instead of self. e. Humans dine, animals feed. Christianity developed and spread by around the table fellowship and breaking of bread with neighbors. f. Joel is concerned that as individuals/households/nation we are giving away our future because we are gluttons and concentrating on filling up our own stomachs, much like the story of Esau. g. Joes's book is available for order by phone 541-344-1528 or email orders@wipfandstock.com ISBN 978 1 60608 224 9 Price is $15 Upcoming Meetings: Feb 1 Business Meeting Feb 8 Because we care Feb 15 Possible Taj-Mahal reschedule Feb 22 Open Feb 29 Catholic Charities District 6650 Governor: 2011-2012 George W.S. Hays Rotary Club Exchange Student: Julia Esteves da Silva Respectfully submitted by Secretary Wendy Jackson |
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District 6650 Meeting Notes -Wednesday, February 1, 2012 http://louisvillerotary.com/ & on Facebook: Louisville Rotary Club 1. Gathering� Meeting called to order by President Burwell with 20 members in attendance. 2. Pledge of Allegiance and recitation of �The Four Way Test� 3. Prayer was led by Barry Gray 4. Song Leader � Chris Leach led us in �Happy Birthday� for President Ted Burwell�s birthday 5. Visitors � Jeffrey Earle, Steven Roberts, Maranda Petitti 6. Rotary Minute � Ron Derry: On September 29, 1979, Rotarians in the Philippines received the first polio vaccine. This launched the first health, hunger, and humanity project of Rotary and set the stage for the worldwide effort, Polio Plus, in 1985. 7. Updates a. Jim Edwards will be sending an email with website links. Please review the changes made by the Technology Committee and send any comments or problems to Jim. b. Bill Woods reported our exchange student, Julia, has moved into a new house. He proposed we pay $550 so she can go to Orlando with the band (and band boosters) and also reimburse her $150 for the NYC Rotary Trip. Ken Smith moved, Jim Edwards seconded. All approved. c. If you have anything to donate to RYLA goody bags (qty 100), please send them to Kimberly Bland c/o Brookdale Senior Living / 1916 South Lincoln Ave / Salem, OH 44460. Jim Edwards moved that we send $50 for snacks. Mike Snyder seconded, all approved. d. Kathy Fausnight reported we received a bill from the custodians for Pancake Day totaling $181.90. e. The Community Cupboard is having an open house on February 15th from 6-8 pm. Please drop in and see what they have done and show your appreciation. f. We have committed to the Louisville Meal Center to provide a meal on May 3rd. We will need to decide the main course and a side dish and if we�d like to serve. Meals are held at the First Assembly of God Church from 5-6pm and approximately 90-100 individuals show. g. Chris Leach reported she has updated the membership flyer with social media information and new pictures. They will be printed and will also be on the web site. h. Ted Burwell asked for attendance at District 6650�s Mid-Year assembly this Saturday. i. Ron Derry reported the GSE from Japan are very interested in healthcare and hope to make the trip vocationally focused. He is contacting the host club to see if we can partner for a dinner. j. There will be a flag hanging at Edwards Accounting that has the phone number. We will be getting 300 flags and are looking for better ways to label the flags incase they become detached. k. Barry Gray suggested hosting high school students from civic clubs once a month so that they could learn more about Rotary. l. Mike Snyder reported the American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to pick up cancer victims and transport them to their treatments. For more information call 1-800-227-2345 or go online to cancer.org/driveamile. Also, the Relay for Life will be held at Marlington High School on June 5-6. m. Pat Richardson reminded us that on February 13th the Y will be having registration for baseball/softball and it is also the start of their Strong Kids Campaign. In years prior, the Rotary donation to Strong Kids has helped fund those needing assistance in the baseball/softball program. Upcoming Club Meetings: February 8 Because We Care February 15 Possible Taj Mahal reschedule February 22 Dr. Michael Thomas February 29 Catholic Charities Rotary Personnel: District 6650 Governor: 2011-2012 George W.S. Hays Rotary Club Exchange Student: Julia Esteves da Silva Respectfully submitted by Secretary Wendy Jackson |
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�Because We
Care� is based at the Christ Presbyterian Church in downtown
Canton.
2)
The mission of
�Because We Care� is to provide basic personal care items to
Stark County Military Personnel, those deployed or currently
in a military hospital.�
3)
�Bases in
Afghanistan frequently do not have Post Exchanges or PX�s.
Consequently, troops must rely on families to ship much
needed items.�
4)
The following
personal care items are needed: Visine, Shampoo,
Deodorant, Baby Wipes, Pop Tarts, Beef Jerky, Gum, Candy,
Pop Corn, etc. No glass bottles are permitted and
candy & cookies must be in a sealed package.
5)
�Because We
Care� is currently providing personal care products to about
100 residents of Stark County.
6)
The greatest
need at this time is for funds to ship these much-needed
health care products to our sons and daughters now stationed
in Afghanistan.
7)
The current
cost to ship a small box to a stateside soldier is $5.35 per
box while a large box to a soldier in Afghanistan costs
$11.35 per box.
8)
�Please call a
Volunteer Coordinator at 330.353.0909 or e-mail
cahess8@gmail.com to
identify those serving, to make a donation, or to
volunteer.�
9)
�Because We
Care� is funded in party by the Hoover Foundation.
10)
Mrs. Hess
indicated that �Because We Care� will continue to perform
these duties �as long as there�s a need.�
11)
For more
information, please visit the Web site of �Because We Care�
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http://becausewecarestarkcounty.com
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4.
Song was led by
former Beatles groupie Mark Sigler. His selection:
“Hey Jude” which was written by Misters Lennon and
McCartney. b.
President Burwell reminded everyone that there will be an
Open House at the new Canton Rotary office on Friday, March
2 from 6 to 9. This new office is located at 203
Cleveland Avenue in Canton. Please bring a bottle of
wine, if you plan to attend. They plan to honor
long-time Canton Rotarian Stanley Ewing. d.
Current enrollment at the Day Care program is 10-15 and they
are now accepting applications for other clients. e.
Cost is $45.00 for the full day and $35.00 for half a day of
service. These fees cover a wholesome breakfast,
lunch, and an afternoon snack. f.
Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. g.
The age of the current clients is 80-85 years. g.
No transportation if provided at this time. h.
There are highly skilled and dedicated staff available,
including a Registered Nurse, a Social Worker, etc. i.
Medicare does not cover Adult Day service but some medical
insurers do. j.
Programming is age appropriate and varies from gardening, to
playing cards, singing, reminiscing, etc. k.
Contact information at the Adult Day Services facility is as
follows:
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District 6650 Meeting Notes -Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 http://louisvillerotary.com/ & on Facebook: Louisville Rotary Club 1. Gathering– Meeting called to order by President Burwell with 22 (of 46) members in attendance. 2. Pledge of Allegiance and recitation of “The Four Way Test” 3. Prayer was led by Chris Leach 4. Song – Eva Roshong led us in Happy Birthday to the March birthdays: Betty Derry, Jim Edwards, Michelle Smith, Scooter Israel, and Wendy Jackson. 5. Rotary Minute – Ron Derry called our attention to three articles in The Rotarian: a group that does prosthetics, Peace in our Time, and the world round up focus on the USA. 6. Updates a. Mark Sigler informed us that Ken Smith will be inducted to the Louisville Hall of Achievement this May. b. Ken Smith moved that we donate $1000 to the Strong Kids Campaign. Mike Snyder 2nd. All approved. We will wait until flag money comes in as we currently have a low cash flow. Strong Kids is a program that aids children who cannot afford Y programs, such as the baseball program. c. Please pay your dues. Send the money to Jay at 419 E. Main St. Louisville, OH 44641. Also, flag invoices will be emailed March 15th. d. Maranda Saling is the chair to the new Promotion committee. Any ideas to promote Rotary should be forwarded to her. e. Mike Snyder moved that we donate $400 to Relay for Life. Ken Smith seconded. Eva Roshong proposed we have our own Rotary Relay Team (June 1st and 2nd). Jim Edwards asked how much we gave the year before. Ron Derry said we need to do more to help the community. Jim Edwards suggested we hang our hat on a few key charities and movements instead of anyone who asks (as has happened before). Chris Leach indicated charities need to tie into the objectives of Rotary. The Relay of Life would fall under Health and Hunger. Bob Hallier said we need a strategic plan for the year so we know what direction our giving should take. Bob Hallier moved to table this decision. Ken Smith seconded. 21 agreed, one nay vote. Kathy Fausnight mentioned at Pancake Day we said proceeds would go to Polio Plus, so we need to assess. Pat Richardson reminded us that moving the Relay for Life site to Marlington could pose backing problems so they need our help. Mike Snyder said Relay for Life is big in our community. Ron Derry suggested a strategic meeting to decide donations. Jim Edwards said we need a committee to decide and then present to the Board. Maranda Saling indicated we shouldn’t have to wait on Jay Barton to make a financial decision. Ken Smith said we should have a committee with 3 to 4 people. Jina Lingle, Bob Hallier, Ron Derry, Jim Edwards, Lance Leach, and Jay Barton are now on the Donation Committee, with Jim Edwards chair. They will meet soon so requests can be processed. f. On Wednesday, April 11th, the GSE group from Japan will be having lunch at 11:45 at Skyland Pines. The normal meeting is cancelled. Please attend the Skyland Pine Luncheon – for more information and to RSVP, please contact Ron Derry. g. Chris Leach has completed a new brochure for the club. h. Eva Roshong mentioned the Louisville Community Cupboard approached us for donations for Easter Hams (April 8). This goes to the new group. i. Tim Cox announced the Louisville Library is working on its grant and will be seeking $250 from the Literacy Committee for backing. j. Chuck McLaughlin mentioned he attended the Spaghetti Dinner for the LHS After-Prom committee and attendance was poor – they only netted $50. Rotary should make a donation. k. Pat Richardson thanked Rotary for their Strong Kids donation and support. Upcoming Club Meetings: March 14 Pat Smith March 21 Katherine Wolfe March 28 Julia Esteves April 4 Business Meeting April 11 Meet AT Skyland Pines – Japan GSE Rotary Personnel: District 6650 Governor: 2011-2012 George W.S. Hays Rotary Club Exchange Student: Julia Esteves da Silva Respectfully submitted by Secretary Wendy Jackson |
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Motion made by Lanse Leach/seconded by Ken Smith to appropriate
up to $500 to the Health & Hunger Committee to provide
Easter hams or other food to the Louisville Food Pantry as
the Committee deems appropriate. Motion carried with
all those present voting in the affirmative.
b.
Chris Leach reported that her sister, Cathy Guidone, an art
teacher at the Louisville Middle School, has a special
request. A very ill student at the Middle School wants
to go to the beach and she wants to have a calico kitten.
If you know someone who might own a calico kitten, please
call 330.904.7904. Chris also asks for everyone to
remember this student in their prayers.
c.
President Burwell reported that his Sunday School class at
Paradise Church has made a donation to help eradicate polio
worldwide.
d.
Ron Derry reported on the available of 13 radio dramas that
were aired in 1955 in a series of 13 programs called “Rotary
Radio.” He highly recommends listening to one of these
unique programs to see how Rotary International promoted
itself over fifty years ago.
http://www.rotary.org/en/mediaandnews/multimedia/audio/pages/ridefault.aspx 7.
Program: Katherine Wolfe – Report on the 2012 RYLA
Conference with an introduction by Vince Burwell, the
Louisville Rotary Club representative to this conference in
2011. “Rotary
Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an international program
that was created by Rotary International to encourage strong
leadership in youth. Young people chosen for their
leadership potential attend an all-expenses-paid camp to
develop and enhance leadership skills through activities
conducted in an atmosphere of trust and respect.” b.
She is very grateful for our Rotary Club having selected her
as a 2012 RYLA Conference participant. While she was a
little apprehensive at first, it was “one of the best
weekends of my life.” c.
There were 93 high school students and counselors in
attendance at the 2012 RYLA Conference at the Avalon Inn in
Warren, Ohio. This event was held on February 24 and
25. f.
Overall, activities resulted in the students learning life
lessons, including how important it is to “listen to
others.” g.
One of the most memorable activities was a little
stress-reliever called the “RYLA Shake ‘em Up!” (You
had to be there.) h.
There were a number of very fine speaker/motivators at the
2012 RYLA Conference. One speaker emphasized the
importance of “faking yourself into being in a good mood,”
despite how awful you may feel. Another speaker indicated
that there are four basic types of people and we should
learn how to deal with each type in different ways. i.
The participants reviewed a number of quotes to serve as
their personal roadmaps. Katherine’s selection came
from Albert Einstein and reads as follow: “Setting
an example is not the main means of influencing others, it
is the only means.” j.
Katherine is very eager for other students at Louisville
High School to attend the next RYLA Conference. In
fact, she recommends that more than one student represent
this area in coming years. k.
To see a lot of neat photographs of the 2012 RYLA
Conference, please go to:
http://www.facebook.com/RYLA6650.2012
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b.
Chris Leach reported a calico kitten has been located and is
now in possession of its new owner!
c.
President Burwell reminded everyone that the Annual Banquet
will be held three months from today!
d.
Jim Edwards reported that he has sent our 850 e-mail
invoices and has already received payments from 306 U.S.
Flag participants! 7.
Program: Julia Esteves – The Rotary Club exchange
student for 2011-2012. b.
She wanted to take advantage of the Rotary Exchange program
two years ago but her parents were reluctant at first.
They thought she was “too shy” to travel to a foreign
destination but she has found that everyone has been nice
and, as a result, she is happy about her decision. c.
Her mother is a cosmetologist and her father is a
construction worker. She has one younger sister, aged
ten, as well as a dog and a cat. f.
“School is a lot harder…” in France, there is “a lot more
writing,” and there are no sports or extracurricular
activities associated with school. g.
Julia has one more year of high school and then she will be
going to college. She is hopeful that she might be
able to return to the United States to attend college here.
h. One of the highlights of her visit to the
United States was a recent mini-break to New York City,
which she said was “Awesome.” She particularly liked
visiting the various art museums and the Statue of Liberty.
Later this spring she will accompany the LHS marching band
on its trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. i.
A self-proclaimed movie buff, Julia indicated that her
favorite American film is “V for Vendetta” and her favorite
French film is “Amelie.” j.
Julia concluded by thanking the Louisville Rotary Club for
“what you’ve done for me… You guys are really nice!”
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