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Program - Parent Project. Tracy Jordan. Ed Samac. Parent Project was started in Geauga County about 5 years ago. The program helps parents better understand the many issues facing kids today including drugs and alcohol, cell phone use, the internet, and the media. Further, it teaches them how to best talk about these things with their children. The children also attend the meetings but in a different group with different facilitators (teachers). Parent Project programs last 10 weeks with two 3 hour meetings per week. The sessions are held twice per year. Classes are full and there is a waiting list to get in. Many area judges are requiring parents and children to attend the Parent Project as part of their sentencing or probation. All Parent Project facilitators are required to complete a 40 hour course to teach. The success of the program has been tremendous. Announcements Heads and Tails winner is Len Golding. The Motorcycle Run will be June 27th. Brian Brockway announced that BMR raised $7,433 and the Interact Club earned $1012 for the Salvation Army. Dave Brigham announced that there will be a work project at the fairgrounds building next Saturday, February 13 at 8:30 AM. Bring a cordless drill with charged batteries. See Tracy if you would like some Pancake Breakfast Posters for your work place. The Taste of Aurora will be held March 28, 2010. The event is a fundraiser for the Aurora Club. The cost is $35 at the door, $30 for pre-pay, $25 if you book a table of 8 or more. You can reserve a table for an extra $50. Please contact Joe Lykins at 330-995-6045 if you have any interest. Junction Auto and Ed Babcock sent a letter promoting the 100 year anniversary of the Boy Scouts. A kickoff breakfast for the 100th year will be held February 10th at 7:30 AM at St. Mary Banquet Room in Chardon. All BMR members are invited to attend. A golf outing at Kirtland Country Club will also be planned for later in the year.