The Rotary Club of Austintown recently had as a guest speaker Angela Foor from the March of Dimes, March for Babies Event scheduled here at the Austintown Park on Kirk Road.
Shown in picture: Angela Foor with Austintown Rotary President, Dr. Michael Cafaro
President Michael Cafarocalled the meeting to order, with prayer, pledge and God Bless America by Gary Reel.
Visitors: Christina Dailey was our only visitor.
Song leader Leanna Mathesled us in Down By The Riverside. (We won't try that
again for a while).
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- President Cafaro thanked those members who so willingly helped with the visiting GSE Team from Sweden. They had a great time. Michael stated that Comprehensive Logistics was a phenominal place and the Taste of Sweden Dinner was great!
- Pub of the Month will be April 16th at the Upstairs (Downstairs).
- District Assembly will be April 17-19 at McKinley Grand Hotel in Canton. Mike and Brian encouraged folks to attend to learn more about Rotary. We will be entering the Public Relations contest. President Mike received an e-mail from PDG Jeff Goll who is heading the Polio Plus and was notified that our district raised $53,000. All clubs will be recognizeed at the District Conference.
- Roadside Cleanup will be April 25 on Kirk Road, possibly with a picnic to follow. Meet at Smith Corners Church at 9 A.M.
- Rescue Mission April 27th - 2 shifts 5:15 and 6:15.
FELLOWSHIP: Robin nailed Carol for not bringing back sunshine and Bill for picking on Carol and anyone who did not know that Archbishop Tutu was on the cover of the Rotarian.
RAFFLE: Gary Reel won the little one, but lost the biggie. We can't have many cards left.
PROGRAM:
David Buttar introduced Angela Foor who has been with the March of Dimes for 7 years. The March for Babies Event is scheduled here at the Austintown Park on Kirk Road. The date is set for May 17, 2009 with Registration Time at Noon and Starting time at 1 P.M.
This is sponsored by the Northeast Ohio Division of March of Dimes. March for Babies takes place in more than 900 communities across the country. You'll be joining 1 million people walking with their families or co-workers. Expect to run into some old friends and make new ones.
It's America's favorite walking event! When you walk, you give hope to the families of babies born too soon or sick. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the serious problems that threaten our babies. We've been walking since 1970 and have raised an incredible $1.8 billion to benefit all babies.
The March of Dimes uses 77 cents of every dollar you raise in March for Babies to support research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives. And your funds are used to bring comfort and information to families whose baby was born too soon, or sick.
If you're interested in joining a team, please contact Angela at 330-240-5501 or e-mail her at afoor1@neo.rr.com. Take part and enjoy the food, activities, T-shirts and just fun and recognition for the March of Dimes.