Roseland Rotary Meeting May 7, 2015
Posted by "Bob" Sones
on May 08, 2015
Roseland Rotary May 7 Meeting
Seventeen members, two guests, and our speaker attended the meeting.
Dave Keck gave the invocation, we pledged to the flag, and repeated the Four Way Test.
Bob Sones reminded everyone that the Annual Roseland Rotary, and Granger Sunrise Auction is tomorrow night. It looks like we will have another very successful event this year. Thanks to the great members from both clubs who spend time and talent making that happen.
Cliff Witkowski gave a rundown on our Post Office Food Drive on Saturday, two days from now. We will work at the Granger branch.
Bob reitterated a hope that all members, who haven't donated to the Rotary Foundation this year will donate at least $10. EREY means "Every Rotarian, Every Year". We would like to earn the banner that comes to clubs where that is achieved. Members can give $10 cash or check to Bob or Treasurer Joe Maloney, or ask Joe to add the donation they wish to make to their next club statement for dues and meals.
Some of our members indicated that they will "kill two birds with one stone", by taking advantage of the PHF program to upgrade their status, which will automatically give the Foundation a donation.
Brian Bernth, President Elect, presented Bob Sones his newly earned PHF certificate and pin. The certificate was in a nice frame, and Bob promised to furnish the same for others, as their certificates arrive.Dave Keck was in fine form today as Sergeant of Arms, and members were feeling happy, so we added a bit to the treasury.
Our speaker today, Laura Baker, Executive Director of Reading For Life, gave a great presentation on a local program that appears to be working very successfully in St. Joseph County. It is a Mentoring program for youthful males who have been detained for at least 30 days for criminal activities. 
Mentors of varying ages (usually two or more) work with groups of five for at least two hours a week for ten weeks. The Mentors receive extensive training, and are volunteers.
Mentors of varying ages (usually two or more) work with groups of five for at least two hours a week for ten weeks. The Mentors receive extensive training, and are volunteers.They combine Literature with personal study and implementing of seven classic virtures: Justice, Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude, Fidelity, Hope, and Charity.
Results of the program are excellent. Ninety seven percent of the youth are not prosecuted for further offenses, and ninety percent have no further contact for offenses with the law. Those who complete the course and do not further offend may have their record expunged when they reach age 18.
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