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Hillcrest Rotagram - March 10, 2009 Meeting BULLETIN EDITOR: Bill Burcham   The meeting was opened by Brian G. in the absence of Joe C.   Guests: Frank Moore   Happy/Sad Bucks: Joe W. was happy to see that some of the young men he had in the youth wrestling program have gone on to win in programs for older students. John B. sad that his eye is not completely healed and that is may take 6 more weeks for complete resolution of the problem. He also experienced a torn rotator cuff, when he fell and will now have to have that repaired. He also stated that he is nervous as he has to do a presentation at the all Ohio PETS Conference in Columbus. Phil P happy for the support the members of the club gave the senior citizens the night of rehearsal for the Mayfield High School Play. Ross D. missed meeting bucks and announced that he brought Girl Scout cookies for the members to purchase. Lynda R. happy as Saturday she and Phil wee able to purchase the last of the hardwood trim for their house. She also stated that this year the Girl Scout cookies sales were down 16%. She stated that if someone does not eat cookies, they can still purchase a box and designate it to be sent to the armed forces. Kathleen M. was happy as her daughter Emily was in a swimming conference and got the Personal Best award. She is now qualified to go farther. Joe K. was happy to discuss an article that he read in the paper about a writing contest and wondered if the club would be interested in getting involved in one. Mike Jr., was happy for the TOH thank you turn out at Brio Friday evening. He commented that new members came for the evening. He was sad because he had to take everyone's birthdates including the years and he knows how members, particularly, females hate to have to divulge this information. He learned that March is the month with the most birthdays with no members being born in November. George S. stated the he took care of two of his grandsons over the weekend. It was quite an experience. Scott M. stated that Christian our foreign exchange student is now in another home but continues to go to Mayfield High School. He is to be here until June, 15. Bob S. is happy to be at a meeting after returning from Florida. He was sad because he saw 3 newspapers just thrown in the street. He remarked that there is a possibility that the Plain Dealer may close or go to an all digital format.   Announcements: John W. stated that Tom M. is helping him with the planning of the Vo Ed dinner which is to take place May 5, 2009. He emphasized the fact that Sponsors and Boosters are needed to assist with the financing of the dinner.   He also said that Channel 3 is doing a special on AED's. He sent an e-mail to Kim Wheeler explaining our program in an attempt to be on the program.   John B. stated that the District Assembly will be in Kent March 28. A representative from Cranes Cleveland Business is to speak. Otherwise, no formal agenda has been developed.   Mike J. asked if everyone had signed up for the Burton Pancake Breakfast Saturday March 28th and Sunday March 29. He stated that the majority of the members had signed up for the 28th. Plan to be there about 9:30. We are working on getting special seating. More information including the directions will be forthcoming.   The speaker, Barbara Deeds, Board President of Cleveland Kids in Need Resource Center was introduced. She explained that the center distributed school supplies to those students in need. There are 24 centers in the US. The National Kids in Need Foundation is located in Dayton.They receive supplies from donations by national manufacturers, distributors, retailers of school and office supplies and private donations. She stated that children who qualify for the free food program in the schools also qualify for the school supplies with the need growing every year. The teachers request grants and come shopping for supplies in their building located in the Old Gould Electronics Assembly Plant at 3631 Perkins Avenue, Cleveland. They had recently lost their biggest sponsor, but feels that the program supplies a much needed area and will find other sponsors and the support that it needs to survive. She said that 10-15 teachers shop every day of the school year and continue to purchase other needed items with their own money.   She stated that prisoners from the Grafton Correctional Facility and students from MRDD assist them with unpacking supplies and other needs they have. There is 4 paid employees in her building. They would not be able to accomplish all that they do without the additional help.   Rotabuck Winner: Mike Jr.