PROGRAM: PDG LARRY and SIG WARREN.
They spoke to us about their trip to St. Bernard Parish, LA to help with the flood project. Originally, St. Bernard's had 69,000 population but they lost over 70% of them.
Everyone thinks recovery was so much better than it actually is. Reality is that whole neighborhoods no longer exist. Maybe 20% have been re-established.
There are lots of FEMA trailers, but with $40.6 billion in private losses and only $25.3 million paid from Insurance. Many people still have to pay their mortgages even though the houses are gone, just to keep the land. Sad.
They spoke to us about their trip to St. Bernard Parish, LA to help with the flood project. Originally, St. Bernard's had 69,000 population but they lost over 70% of them.
Everyone thinks recovery was so much better than it actually is. Reality is that whole neighborhoods no longer exist. Maybe 20% have been re-established.
There are lots of FEMA trailers, but with $40.6 billion in private losses and only $25.3 million paid from Insurance. Many people still have to pay their mortgages even though the houses are gone, just to keep the land. Sad.
Greeting: In the absence of Karl, Dr. Mike Cafaro filled in and started the meeting with the Pledge, and singing of God Bless America.
Introduction of Guests and Visiting Rotarians: Architect Tom Keller from Canfield.
Song Leader/Song: Chuck Baker led us in the Battle Hymn of the Republic and we were just outstanding.
ROTARY NEWS:
There were positive comments on our little excursion to Quaker Steak. The Board did discuss this issue, but all felt it was not a board decision and will ask for comments for our membership. If nothing else, some of our meetings and definitely some fundraising will be pursued.
BOARD MEETING: November 24 at Luciannos Restaurant at 7:30 A.M.
Reverse Raffle Committee are already selling tickets. See Lisa if you want that special number. Affair is early this year: March 1st at 6:30 at Maronite Center. Proceeds to benefit community signs and other community projects. A meeting in November will be set up to get committees in order.
CANDY: Bring in Candy for Hope House. They want to pack bags Tuesday.
Return personal info forms to Melissa if you haven't already.
Dictionary Project: Delivery is in the works. Some have already delivered to the schools.
Harvey Crowley arranged for the Christmas Party December 7th at The Manor on Route 46.
Bell Ringing: The club voted to ring bells for Salvation Army at Frank Santisi's IGA on Nov. 10.
Rescue Mission Monday, Oct. 22nd from 5:15-7:30.
THANKS MELISSA!!! She brought in 61 toothbrushes from Dr. Pannunzio.
FELLOWSHIP: Brian Laraway fined everyone who has not turned in their personal forms.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE FORMS WERE HANDED OUT to: Tony Cebriak, Chuck Baker, David Buttar, Gary Reel, Deanna Spirko, Robin Stock, Brian Laraway, Eric Newton, Millie Baldwin, Dr. Mitch Dalvin, Dr. Michael Cafaro and Melissa Crowley.
RAFFLE: Dave Buttar won the little one.
JACKETS are needed for Rescue Mission. If you have one you would like to give, please bring it in.
PROGRAM: PDG LARRY and SIG WARREN.
They spoke to us about their trip to St. Bernard Parish, LA to help with the flood project. Originally, St. Bernard's had 69,000 population but they lost over 70% of them.
Everyone thinks recovery was so much better than it actually is. Reality is that whole neighborhoods no longer exist. Maybe 20% have been re-established.
There are lots of FEMA trailers, but with $40.6 billion in private losses and only $25.3 million paid from Insurance. Many people still have to pay their mortgages even though the houses are gone, just to keep the land. Sad.
Introduction of Guests and Visiting Rotarians: Architect Tom Keller from Canfield.
Song Leader/Song: Chuck Baker led us in the Battle Hymn of the Republic and we were just outstanding.
ROTARY NEWS:
There were positive comments on our little excursion to Quaker Steak. The Board did discuss this issue, but all felt it was not a board decision and will ask for comments for our membership. If nothing else, some of our meetings and definitely some fundraising will be pursued.
BOARD MEETING: November 24 at Luciannos Restaurant at 7:30 A.M.
Reverse Raffle Committee are already selling tickets. See Lisa if you want that special number. Affair is early this year: March 1st at 6:30 at Maronite Center. Proceeds to benefit community signs and other community projects. A meeting in November will be set up to get committees in order.
CANDY: Bring in Candy for Hope House. They want to pack bags Tuesday.
Return personal info forms to Melissa if you haven't already.
Dictionary Project: Delivery is in the works. Some have already delivered to the schools.
Harvey Crowley arranged for the Christmas Party December 7th at The Manor on Route 46.
Bell Ringing: The club voted to ring bells for Salvation Army at Frank Santisi's IGA on Nov. 10.
Rescue Mission Monday, Oct. 22nd from 5:15-7:30.
THANKS MELISSA!!! She brought in 61 toothbrushes from Dr. Pannunzio.
FELLOWSHIP: Brian Laraway fined everyone who has not turned in their personal forms.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE FORMS WERE HANDED OUT to: Tony Cebriak, Chuck Baker, David Buttar, Gary Reel, Deanna Spirko, Robin Stock, Brian Laraway, Eric Newton, Millie Baldwin, Dr. Mitch Dalvin, Dr. Michael Cafaro and Melissa Crowley.
RAFFLE: Dave Buttar won the little one.
JACKETS are needed for Rescue Mission. If you have one you would like to give, please bring it in.
PROGRAM: PDG LARRY and SIG WARREN.
They spoke to us about their trip to St. Bernard Parish, LA to help with the flood project. Originally, St. Bernard's had 69,000 population but they lost over 70% of them.
Everyone thinks recovery was so much better than it actually is. Reality is that whole neighborhoods no longer exist. Maybe 20% have been re-established.
There are lots of FEMA trailers, but with $40.6 billion in private losses and only $25.3 million paid from Insurance. Many people still have to pay their mortgages even though the houses are gone, just to keep the land. Sad.