The Rotary Club of Hillcrest - District 6630

Hillcrest Rotagram - March 3, 2009 Meeting

BULLETIN EDITOR:
Bill Burcham

The meeting was opened by Brian G. in the absence of Joe C.

Guests: Jack Young: Past District Governor, Dana Nevar, Frank Moore.

Happy/Sad Bucks: Melissa D. Anyone wanting a Rotary news letter may sign up for it on the Web. Ross D. had a fun time in Florida with his family. He is sorry he missed the 50th Anniversary celebration. Roger K. paid for the good time at the Anniversary celebration and sad to have missed a meeting. John B. sad that he continues to be unable to see out of his left eye. He has been seeing the Ophthalmologist who reports it will take time. Darlene J. Sorry Darlene did not hear what you were saying. Lynda R. :Paid two dollars. She and Phil went shopping in Amish country, did not get what they went for but had a good time. Phil bought a bike and they went riding Sunday in the snow. Georgia T. happy spent five hours shopping for pink shoes with her granddaughter. It was fun but unsuccessful. They rated every mannequin's clothes from 1-10. Mike J said he had seen Joe C. today. Joe suffered a set back after attending the Anniversary and becoming a new grandfather. He is progressing well now and should be back soon. He sends his regards.

Announcements: Mike J said he had sign up sheets to pass around, 1 for dinner at Brio this coming Friday and one for the sign up for the Senior Night. 2-3 people are needed to ride the bus. Jackie M. also added to this by requesting the additional members help with the Senior Night.

Tom M. stated that he is assisting John W. with the Vo Ed Dinner. He handed information out to the members who are former sponsors and boosters. He is requesting their repeat assistance with the program. Melissa also stated that as soon as she got the information, an application to support this event will be on the Web.

Brian reminded everyone that the District Assembly in Kent will be Saturday, March 28 starting at 8:30 am. He encouraged all board members, Directors and Committee Chairmen to attend. The Committee Chairmen will be appointed prior to that time.

Brian discussed the Pets project that of gathering personal items for use by family members who are visiting injured servicemen at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. This is a project headed by Elizabeth, Brian's wife. Items are needed by the time of the PETS meeting.

Brain pointed out the calendar he had at the back of the room. It is to be used to show members the dates of the upcoming events.

Jack Young, Past District Governor was introduced. He spoke on the Shelter Box project. A box and its equipment was on display. These boxes consist of items that can be used for survival after a disaster has struck an area. The shelters are stored in 6 places throughout the world so the team can access them and respond to the need. In 20089 there was 75 disasters in 6 locations throughout the world. Jack is on the Board of Directors of Shelter Box USA. Their headquarters is in Florida. Tom Henderson, a Rotarian, is the founder. When a club sponsors a box they can track where it is stored and when it gets sent out and to where it is sent. There is a shelter box team to assist with the set up of the boxes in adverse conditions. The boxes are to large and cumbersome to carry. You do not have to be a Rotarian to belong to the Shelter Box organization. There are 4 clubs in our area who have sponsored boxes. The cost of a box is around $1,000.00. The tent in the box sleeps up to 10 people. They have yet to be able to coordinate their Shelter Boxes with an organization supplying food to citizens in a disaster. They are working on developing a working association. Currently 4,500 Shelter Boxes are stockpiled. They would like to have 10,000. The Shelter Boxes will always have the Rotary emblem on them.

He briefly discussed the Children of the Dump project that club members are interested in. The goal is to send 600 boxes. He will try to fulfill specific requests i.e., a member wanting a box for a 6 year old boy. He stated that one of the current educational projects for the Children of the Dump is teaching them hydroponics as a business.

Rotabuck Winner: Janet S.