The Scoop - November 3, 2014
Posted by Phil Hayne
on Nov 03, 2014
MESA is providing Resource Centers in Belize & Jamaica.
President Esther called the meeting to order at 12 noon to a full house. Additional seating had to be arranged to accommodate the overflow attendance.
Steve Barker gave the Invocation and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
High Octane Drum Line recognition.
Dick Warren recognized several businesses for their support of the program through providing meals for the participants. These businesses included Kewpee’s, Dominos Pizza, McDonalds and Old Barn Outback and were given plaques in appreciation. The program has really grown and now have 15 -20 participants on a regular. Dick thanked the club for its support.
Club Photo
Those present were asked to walk down to the hall just outside the Crouse Music Hall to have a group photo taken in commemoration of the club’s 100th anniversary. Michael Ayers in a very orderly way packed us in like sardines. Some new acquaintances were made (amazing how a photo op brings out the membership!!!). Michael took several shots and made funny comments between shots to keep us all smiling. Thanks Michael for doing this. We look forward to seeing the final photo.
New Member Induction
Sheila Schmidt was inducted into the club today. Sheila is the Executive Director of RTA and is new to the community. She comes with a strong background in public transportation. Welcome Sheila
MESA – An international service of Rotary.
Our speaker today was Mel Honig, Project Coordinator Resource Centers International. The goal of the project is to establish Resource Centers in infant and preschools and libraries in both Belize and Jamaica that lack basic resources. The centers are provided books, computers and exercise mats. Each school is expected to find a room and fix it up so it can be set up as Resource Center. Volunteers then travel to the sites and assist with installing and educating about the use of the items provided. Reading is a very important emphasis in the Centers. Three missions are planned for next year. The cost to outfit 20 schools is $12,000 with most of the items donated. A total of 240 computers will be donated along with many books. All items are shipped out of a central warehouse in Findlay.
Mel encouraged Rotarians to consider volunteering and going on a mission.
Closing Remarks
President Esther reminded the membership that next week’s meeting will at the City Club. Next Inside Scoop will be on November 13th, 7.30pm at the Wingate.
Steve Barker gave the Invocation and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
High Octane Drum Line recognition.
Dick Warren recognized several businesses for their support of the program through providing meals for the participants. These businesses included Kewpee’s, Dominos Pizza, McDonalds and Old Barn Outback and were given plaques in appreciation. The program has really grown and now have 15 -20 participants on a regular. Dick thanked the club for its support.
Club Photo
Those present were asked to walk down to the hall just outside the Crouse Music Hall to have a group photo taken in commemoration of the club’s 100th anniversary. Michael Ayers in a very orderly way packed us in like sardines. Some new acquaintances were made (amazing how a photo op brings out the membership!!!). Michael took several shots and made funny comments between shots to keep us all smiling. Thanks Michael for doing this. We look forward to seeing the final photo.
New Member Induction
Sheila Schmidt was inducted into the club today. Sheila is the Executive Director of RTA and is new to the community. She comes with a strong background in public transportation. Welcome Sheila
MESA – An international service of Rotary.
Our speaker today was Mel Honig, Project Coordinator Resource Centers International. The goal of the project is to establish Resource Centers in infant and preschools and libraries in both Belize and Jamaica that lack basic resources. The centers are provided books, computers and exercise mats. Each school is expected to find a room and fix it up so it can be set up as Resource Center. Volunteers then travel to the sites and assist with installing and educating about the use of the items provided. Reading is a very important emphasis in the Centers. Three missions are planned for next year. The cost to outfit 20 schools is $12,000 with most of the items donated. A total of 240 computers will be donated along with many books. All items are shipped out of a central warehouse in Findlay.
Mel encouraged Rotarians to consider volunteering and going on a mission.
Closing Remarks
President Esther reminded the membership that next week’s meeting will at the City Club. Next Inside Scoop will be on November 13th, 7.30pm at the Wingate.