Rosleand Rotary Meeting March 12, 2015
Posted by Jennifer Price
on Mar 16, 2015
Roseland Rotary Meeting 3/12/15
Spring was in the air for this weeks’ Roseland Rotary meeting. We had 15 members in attendance along with our guest speaker. We began the meeting with the pledge and four way test. Bob Eberhart is obviously irreplaceable. Not one member in attendance felt they could perform the role of songmaster as well as he, so we went sans song again this week. Bob Sones started the announcements by presenting Maury with a pin for bringing in our new member, Dave.
Jay Harwood announced details regarding the annual action scheduled for Friday, May 8th, at Windsor Park. This year we are supporting the works of St. 
Margaret’s House and River Bend Cancer Services. These organizations will receive 10% of all proceeds from the auction as well as an oral auction request where 100% of the monies generated will be presented to them. The highlight of the evening will include presenting the Service Above Self Award to Bill Killilea. As most of you will remember, our very own Al Veldman received the award last year. Invitations for the event will be sent shortly. Sponsorship letters have been sent out to all members via e-mail. Each member is encouraged to collect at least 2 items for auction. Even if you’re able to collect smaller items, they can be added with other donations to create larger gift baskets. This is our major fund raiser of the year. Contributions will assist in the underwriting of the event and help to provide funds for other club donations.
Margaret’s House and River Bend Cancer Services. These organizations will receive 10% of all proceeds from the auction as well as an oral auction request where 100% of the monies generated will be presented to them. The highlight of the evening will include presenting the Service Above Self Award to Bill Killilea. As most of you will remember, our very own Al Veldman received the award last year. Invitations for the event will be sent shortly. Sponsorship letters have been sent out to all members via e-mail. Each member is encouraged to collect at least 2 items for auction. Even if you’re able to collect smaller items, they can be added with other donations to create larger gift baskets. This is our major fund raiser of the year. Contributions will assist in the underwriting of the event and help to provide funds for other club donations.Dave Keck then began collecting Happy Dollars. We seemed to be a happier group this week with dollars being given for the weather, Dr. Seuss Day, a celebration of clean shaven heads, ND basketball (primarily men, but hey, those women are rocking it too), and Joe Maloney’s Irish joke. Jerry gave a dollar to make an announcement. His office will be holding a seminar on Eldercare on April 2nd. Contact him for more information.
Our speaker for the meeting was none other than Bonnie Stryker from the Youth Services Bureau. Bonnie has spent the last 40 years helping children in critical situations move from a state of surviving to a state of thriving. The Youth Services Bureau began in the 1960s as a response to delinquency. They
mostly work with runaways, homeless teens, and pregnant/young mothers. The Bureau measures success by tracking 4 outcomes. The first outcome is safety; finding shelter and support for individuals. The second outcome is finding a sense of well being. Because many of these individuals come from a place of neglect, abuse, or even mental illness, it is important to help them find an improved sense of self worth. The 3rd outcome involves providing education and training to increase skills to allow the youth to become self sufficient. The 4th outcome involves connecting the youth with caring adults. The Young Mothers Program involves teaching the young mothers about positive relationships and how to be a better parent. Safe Station is the shelter for runaway teens. The teens can stay there up to 3 weeks. St. Joseph County has approximately 150 “Safe Place” sites, with 8 Martins Supermarkets becoming the newest “Safe Place” sites. Safe Place is a network of business, fast food restaurants, fire stations, busses, and other public places that provide kids, ages 12-18, immediate access to help. This Sunday begins National Safe Place Week. While Bonnie was a passionate speaker and clearly remains passionate about the Youth Services Bureau, she shared with us that her tap is running dry and she will be leaving the Bureau soon. I, for one, am truly grateful that she chose to dedicate her life to the youth in our community. Thank you, Bonnie! We ended the meeting by taking a group picture with Bonnie.
mostly work with runaways, homeless teens, and pregnant/young mothers. The Bureau measures success by tracking 4 outcomes. The first outcome is safety; finding shelter and support for individuals. The second outcome is finding a sense of well being. Because many of these individuals come from a place of neglect, abuse, or even mental illness, it is important to help them find an improved sense of self worth. The 3rd outcome involves providing education and training to increase skills to allow the youth to become self sufficient. The 4th outcome involves connecting the youth with caring adults. The Young Mothers Program involves teaching the young mothers about positive relationships and how to be a better parent. Safe Station is the shelter for runaway teens. The teens can stay there up to 3 weeks. St. Joseph County has approximately 150 “Safe Place” sites, with 8 Martins Supermarkets becoming the newest “Safe Place” sites. Safe Place is a network of business, fast food restaurants, fire stations, busses, and other public places that provide kids, ages 12-18, immediate access to help. This Sunday begins National Safe Place Week. While Bonnie was a passionate speaker and clearly remains passionate about the Youth Services Bureau, she shared with us that her tap is running dry and she will be leaving the Bureau soon. I, for one, am truly grateful that she chose to dedicate her life to the youth in our community. Thank you, Bonnie! We ended the meeting by taking a group picture with Bonnie.Have a great week celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!
For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way -
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
~Author Unknown
This brings a wish your way -
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
~Author Unknown
