The Scoop - October 5, 2015
Posted by Michael Frueh
on Oct 16, 2015
Allen County is prepared for disasters...from flooding to wild animals.
Peggy Ehora announced a new informal Rotary night, with plans to have one per month. The 1st one is scheduled for 10/12 - 5:30 at the MET.
Dick Schroeder announced that Rotary International has been awarded a 4 star rating (out of 4) from Charity Navigator. This organization evaluates non profit groups on how well they spend their money, fiscal strength, and "bang for your buck." This helps assure that donations are well spent, and that most of your charitable giving isn't just "overhead". For example, a $100 donation can provide 3 cataract surgeries in a foreign country.
Harold Bischoff announced that our club will be hosting a cycling event with the local YMCA on 10/31 - with proceeds going towards an international water project that our local club is heading.
If you eat at Bob Evans on 10/22 and take the correct coupon (email to members by David Runk - a portion of your bill will be donated to the club. You have to eat, so contact David if you didn't get a form...
Please visit myrotary.org and sign up. Our club gets points for participation - and you get valuable information.
Our speaker was Thomas Berger - the head of Allen County Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Several different operations fall under this department, including 911 dispatch, the area warning sirens, and severe weather alerts.
Thomas noted that our recent flooding in 2015 caused over $150,000 damage to county infrastructures, with additional data still coming in.
It was surprising to hear that the recent exotic animal release near Columbus recently sparked a statewide training certification for dangerous animals - so area law enforcement will be better trained if a lion is in your backyard.
For more information - call 419-991-1404 or visit allen-ema.com