Click Here To Print This Page

Hillcrest Rotagram - March 17, 2009 Meeting BULLETIN EDITOR: Bill Burcham   The meeting was opened by Brian G. in the absence of Joe C.   Guests: Mary Tash, host mother for Christian our Foreign Exchange Student.   Happy/Sad Bucks: Melissa D. To thank every one for their prayers and caring expressions in regards to the expiration of her mother. She stated that her mother was a donor to the Eye Bank. Mike J. Sr. happy that our club had the most representatives at the recent PETS Meeting. Joe K. was happy to recommend Reverant K's daughter as a good babysitter. Brian G. stated that the PETS Seminar was very good. A survivor from 9/11 spoke at the meeting. Lynda R washappy as she and Phil took care of her middle grandson over the weekend and today is their 36th wedding anniversary. Scott M. paid because he was featured in a North East Shore Live article. Bobbie T. paid for missing a meeting. Kathleen M. also attended the PETS seminar and found it to be benefical.   Announcements: Tom M. stated that he had two tickets to the play Crime and Punishment at the Cleveland Playhouse tomorrow night. Joe B. the chef had the highest bid for them.   John W. stated that sponsors and boosters are needed for the Vo-Ed dinner May 5, 2009. He is asking every member to consider at least being a booster. Anyone wanting a Rotary news letter may sign up for it He stated that 37 sponsors are needed.   Brian G. stated that the Aurora club is having a Taste of Aurora April 5. He also stated that sign up sheets are circulating for the Burton Club's pancake breakfast March 22 and 29. He stated that thus far more people had signed up for the 22nd and those on the 29th may want to consider going the 22nd.   The March board meeting is being cancelled due to lack of members being able to attend as well as act in the absence of Joe C., President.   Joe W. stated that thus far he had students from three schools who were going to participate in the Speech Contest. He requested that members sign up as judges.   Mike Sr. reminded the members that D.K Lee, Rotary International President will be in Cleveland April 2 - 4. He is encouraging members to attend the dinner at Landerhaven.   Brian stated that he will not be at the meeting next Tuesday and Joe W. will lead the meeting.   Guest Speaker: Rev. Norman K. Douglas, M. Div. Co-Founder, Heart to Heart Communications.   In 1986 a very successful Akron Attorney, Larry Vuillemin experienced a stroke at the age of 35. During this period of time, he began to review his lifestyle and choices and along with Rev. Douglas formed a faith based group to determine what directions they wanted their lives to go. After 1 ½ years of meeting the expanded into the business it is today. They offer programs for values based leadership in business, the community, retreats and at corporate levels. They present a sense of spirituality and purpose and how people can bring these ideas to their place of work or in whatever activity they are involved in. Their web site is H2HC.com.   Rotabuck winner: Lynda R.