Ron Carroll introduced our speaker, Rich Blevins from Teen Challenge. Teen Challenge is a residential faith-based recovery support program for men.There is no government money involved just donations from the community. Teen Challenge is a 12 month program with no shortcuts. The program requireds dicipline, responsible decision-making and accountability. For more information about admission into Ohio Valley Teen Challenge, call 330-743-9030. Picture are Susan Leetch and Rich Blevins
President Susan Leetch opened the meeting and asked Mark Cole to lead the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and God Bless America.
SONGLEADER: Songleader Ron Carroll led us in "Smile, Sing a Song".
Gary told his joke for the day.
Our condolances to Mitch Dalvin and his family for the loss of his mother.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
* San Salvadore Project: collecting chewable vitamins, popcorn, dental floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste this month. We're sponsoring a dinner for the lastday there, but also trying to raise $75.00 per bike for the kids.
•*Brian Laraway announced the date of December 17 for the Christmas Partyto be held at the Manor at 6:30. Price $13.00 per person, with cashbar.Bring one unwrapped toy for Akron Children's Hospital.
* Susan handed out Perfect Attendance awards.
* Raffle tickets for Taste of Austintown were delivered by Carol, we sell them for $5. and keep half of money. Good project. NO EXPENSE TO US.
* December 11, Bell Ringing - sign up sheet being passed around
* 4-way speech contest - deadline is March - Bruce is getting the ball rollingon this by contacting Fitch
* NO MEETING DECEMBER 27th.
* NO BOARD MEETING THIS MONTH.
* Save the Date cards were handed out and should be distributed by eachmember
* We need donations for the Chinese Auction
FELLOWSHIP: Tony Cebriak fined Carol for telling him to fine for something even if he has to make something up, Deanna for shopping and Mark for getting his picture in the paper.
ROTARY MINUTE(S):
Chuck Baker related the similarities between John F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln.
RAFFLE: Ram Kasuganti won the little one but lost the biggie.
Mark Cole mentioned the Linda Rein 40th Birthday Party and the fundraiser to raise money for Firmly Rooted Ministries whose team is currently building an orphanage in Haiti. Linda's birthday wish is that you donate whatever you can to the organization.
PROGRAM: Ron Carroll introduced our speaker Rich Blevins from Teen Challenge. Teen Challenge is a residential faith-based recovery support program for men.Rich got infolved thru his son and decided to try this method on a first hand basis. It worked so well with his sun and they run about 60% success rate. There is no government money involved just donations from the community. Heroin is the drug of choice in Mahoning County. Teen Challenge is a 12 month program with no shortcuts. The program requireds dicipline, responsible decision-making and accountability. For more information about admission into Ohio Valley Teen Challenge, call 330-743-9030.
SONGLEADER: Songleader Ron Carroll led us in "Smile, Sing a Song".
Gary told his joke for the day.
Our condolances to Mitch Dalvin and his family for the loss of his mother.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
* San Salvadore Project: collecting chewable vitamins, popcorn, dental floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste this month. We're sponsoring a dinner for the lastday there, but also trying to raise $75.00 per bike for the kids.
•*Brian Laraway announced the date of December 17 for the Christmas Partyto be held at the Manor at 6:30. Price $13.00 per person, with cashbar.Bring one unwrapped toy for Akron Children's Hospital.
* Susan handed out Perfect Attendance awards.
* Raffle tickets for Taste of Austintown were delivered by Carol, we sell them for $5. and keep half of money. Good project. NO EXPENSE TO US.
* December 11, Bell Ringing - sign up sheet being passed around
* 4-way speech contest - deadline is March - Bruce is getting the ball rollingon this by contacting Fitch
* NO MEETING DECEMBER 27th.
* NO BOARD MEETING THIS MONTH.
* Save the Date cards were handed out and should be distributed by eachmember
* We need donations for the Chinese Auction
FELLOWSHIP: Tony Cebriak fined Carol for telling him to fine for something even if he has to make something up, Deanna for shopping and Mark for getting his picture in the paper.
ROTARY MINUTE(S):
Chuck Baker related the similarities between John F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln.
RAFFLE: Ram Kasuganti won the little one but lost the biggie.
Mark Cole mentioned the Linda Rein 40th Birthday Party and the fundraiser to raise money for Firmly Rooted Ministries whose team is currently building an orphanage in Haiti. Linda's birthday wish is that you donate whatever you can to the organization.
PROGRAM: Ron Carroll introduced our speaker Rich Blevins from Teen Challenge. Teen Challenge is a residential faith-based recovery support program for men.Rich got infolved thru his son and decided to try this method on a first hand basis. It worked so well with his sun and they run about 60% success rate. There is no government money involved just donations from the community. Heroin is the drug of choice in Mahoning County. Teen Challenge is a 12 month program with no shortcuts. The program requireds dicipline, responsible decision-making and accountability. For more information about admission into Ohio Valley Teen Challenge, call 330-743-9030.