State Senator John Boccieri. Senator Boccieri told us not to think that our votes don't count. When he first ran in 2000 he won by 72 votes. His plans are to run for Congress next year.
He asked if we thought America was still #1? In billionaires, internet users, yes...maybe.Where do we lag? In the number of doctors, higher infant deaths, male life expectancy, and more people are incarcerated here than in Russia. We presently are not producers but movers of wealth.
John feels that with election changes we might encourage more diplomacy, and that we should do better in foreign policy.
Many countries don't believe that we hold to our commitments due to changes in leadership.
He asked if we thought America was still #1? In billionaires, internet users, yes...maybe.Where do we lag? In the number of doctors, higher infant deaths, male life expectancy, and more people are incarcerated here than in Russia. We presently are not producers but movers of wealth.
John feels that with election changes we might encourage more diplomacy, and that we should do better in foreign policy.
Many countries don't believe that we hold to our commitments due to changes in leadership.
Greeting: Karl Rein called the meeting to order and asked Gary to lead us in the Invocation, Pledge and singing of God Bless America.
Invocation: Gary Reel
Introduction of Guests and Visiting Rotarians: Josh Foster, visiting us for the first time from 1st Metropolitan Mortgage.
Song Leader/Song: Debbie Burgy led us in singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Very appropriate.
ROTARY NEWS:
Karl talked to us about SHELTER BOXES which were discussed in The Rotarian magazine. Tom Henderson started this worth-while project in 2001 through Rotary. The box weighs 120 lbs and holds supplies for up to 10 people. These are shelters that hold food supplies, bedding, etc. and cost $1,000 per box.
Rotarians are now being trained to set these up and carry them. These went to Katrina before the Red Cross arrived and helped over 500,000 people since their inception.
Quaker Steak & Lube: positive comments have been received on the excursion to Quaker Steak. Many things were presented - and there are some things to think about. The board will discuss further.
Reverse Raffle Committee are already selling tickets. See Lisa if you want that special number. The affair is early this year: March 1st at 6:30 at Maronite Center. Proceeds to benefit community signs and other community projects.
Return personal info forms to Melissa if you haven't already.
Dictionary Project: Deliver your books if you haven't already.
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.
Poland Rotary Club Annual Benefit Luncheon at Carrabba's Restaurant Wed. Nov. 7th. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations must be in by Nov. 1.
Rotary Club of Warren hosting 3rd annual Warren Chocolate Festival, Thursday, Oct. 25 at Packard Music Hall from 5-8 pm. Cost $10 per person. Desserts, Chinese auction, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and cash bar.
Duck Race this Saturday, Struthers Rotary Club, Contact Struthers Club or Struthers Credit Union f0or more details.
Rotary Youth Exchange Halloween Party for District 6650 Saturday Oct. 27 from 6-11 pm at the Trumbbull County Agricultural Center in Cortland.
Rescue Mission Monday, Oct. 22nd from 5:15-7:30.
Board Meeting Lucianno's Wed. Oct. 24 at 7:30 a.m.
50/50 Raffle Tickets Winner: Jack Kumik didn't win! Whew! Toby Mirto did - but not the biggie.
PROGRAM: State Senator John Boccieri. Senator Boccieri told us not to think that our votes don't count. When he first ran in 2000 he won by 72 votes. His plans are to run for Congress next year.
He asked if we thought America was still #1? In billionaires, internet users, yes...maybe.Where do we lag? In the number of doctors, higher infant deaths, male life expectancy, and more people are incarcerated here than in Russia. We presently are not producers but movers of wealth.
John feels that with election changes we might encourage more diplomacy, and that we should do better in foreign policy.
Many countries don't believe that we hold to our commitments due to changes in leadership.
Our thanks to Senator Boccieri for his visit and to Lisa Oles for a great program.
Invocation: Gary Reel
Introduction of Guests and Visiting Rotarians: Josh Foster, visiting us for the first time from 1st Metropolitan Mortgage.
Song Leader/Song: Debbie Burgy led us in singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Very appropriate.
ROTARY NEWS:
Karl talked to us about SHELTER BOXES which were discussed in The Rotarian magazine. Tom Henderson started this worth-while project in 2001 through Rotary. The box weighs 120 lbs and holds supplies for up to 10 people. These are shelters that hold food supplies, bedding, etc. and cost $1,000 per box.
Rotarians are now being trained to set these up and carry them. These went to Katrina before the Red Cross arrived and helped over 500,000 people since their inception.
Quaker Steak & Lube: positive comments have been received on the excursion to Quaker Steak. Many things were presented - and there are some things to think about. The board will discuss further.
Reverse Raffle Committee are already selling tickets. See Lisa if you want that special number. The affair is early this year: March 1st at 6:30 at Maronite Center. Proceeds to benefit community signs and other community projects.
Return personal info forms to Melissa if you haven't already.
Dictionary Project: Deliver your books if you haven't already.
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.
Poland Rotary Club Annual Benefit Luncheon at Carrabba's Restaurant Wed. Nov. 7th. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations must be in by Nov. 1.
Rotary Club of Warren hosting 3rd annual Warren Chocolate Festival, Thursday, Oct. 25 at Packard Music Hall from 5-8 pm. Cost $10 per person. Desserts, Chinese auction, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and cash bar.
Duck Race this Saturday, Struthers Rotary Club, Contact Struthers Club or Struthers Credit Union f0or more details.
Rotary Youth Exchange Halloween Party for District 6650 Saturday Oct. 27 from 6-11 pm at the Trumbbull County Agricultural Center in Cortland.
Rescue Mission Monday, Oct. 22nd from 5:15-7:30.
Board Meeting Lucianno's Wed. Oct. 24 at 7:30 a.m.
50/50 Raffle Tickets Winner: Jack Kumik didn't win! Whew! Toby Mirto did - but not the biggie.
PROGRAM: State Senator John Boccieri. Senator Boccieri told us not to think that our votes don't count. When he first ran in 2000 he won by 72 votes. His plans are to run for Congress next year.
He asked if we thought America was still #1? In billionaires, internet users, yes...maybe.Where do we lag? In the number of doctors, higher infant deaths, male life expectancy, and more people are incarcerated here than in Russia. We presently are not producers but movers of wealth.
John feels that with election changes we might encourage more diplomacy, and that we should do better in foreign policy.
Many countries don't believe that we hold to our commitments due to changes in leadership.
Our thanks to Senator Boccieri for his visit and to Lisa Oles for a great program.