We will be having a meeting presentation by Kelsey via Zoom video conference to hear about and demo The Game of Rent at our morning meeting on Feb. 27^th. 

 

Basically this is an awareness raising event, using The Game of Rent that Kelsey (daughter of John & Carrie Oesmann) designed as a customized tool based on real Lehigh Valley details around housing costs, average wages based on occupations, commuting distances, etc.  Players are each dealt a “life situation” including occupation, salary, single/married/#kids, and then the search for an affordable apartment begins.  Drawing cards present options, some that may be affordable and many that may not.  It’s meant to demonstrate the factors involved and how difficult it can be in a particular area (Lehigh Valley in this case) to afford a place to live and still have enough to get to work, feed the family, etc.

 

John Oesmann will have a “hard copy” of the game at our meeting.

 

You can get a little background here at https://www.kelseyoesmann.com/the-game-of-rent

 

Daughter of Proud Parents Carrie & John Oesmann

We had our annual meeting at Traditions of Hanover February 20, 2020. Our hosts, Executive Director Cathy Heimsoth and Marketing Director Megan Sedlock gave an update on Traditions.

 

  

 

 

 

Mission and philosophy of Traditions is closely aligned with Rotary

 

Independent living focused on the quality of life

 

Very young “mindset”

 

Currently 123 residents ranging in age from 72 – 101. Sized for ‘family feel’

 

70% women/ 30% men (as referenced by Rick Santee and Rod Seifert, from Top Gun “a target rich environment”)

 

Advocates for seniors throughout the community on what is best for the individual

 

Family atmosphere throughout

 

Units are monthly rentals which you furnish to your taste

 

To increase your engagement with your Rotary, we want to really emphasize the opportunity for you to read the monthly CONNECTIONS Newsletter from the District.

There is a wealth of information of what is going on in Rotary and especially within your District 7430! You receive this every month!

 

DG Herb monthly video message on key topics featuring Rotarians from around the District.