What we need to do is really improve energy efficiency standards, develop in full scale renewable and alternative energy, and use the one resource we have in abundance, our creativity. — Lois Capps, former US Congresswoman from California
John Thompson introduced this week’s speaker, Pam Hauman with Christian Care. Christian Care was originally established as the Rock Island Rescue Mission in 1916 by Guy Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers continued his life’s mission to serve the least, the last and the lost until his death in 1958.
Christian Care is currently located at 2209 3rd Avenue in Rock Island. Their goal is to facilitate the positive transformation of the men they service. The facility is an alcohol, drug and smoke free environment. Residents get up at 6:00 am each morning. Those who work pay $50 each week in rent. If they don’t have an income, they must provide four hours of work each week to maintain the facility. Even though they are homeless, they are encouraged to spend time with family in order to mend relationships.
Christian Care provides many services, including a community meal site, that provides meals seven days a week for any person who comes through the door; housing and programs for homeless veterans through a partnership with the VA; and housing and services to men transitioning out of prison through a partnership with the Rock Island County Probation Office to provide. Learn about these and the many other services at www.christiancareqc.org.
Club member and Mayor, Stephanie Acri was in a serious car accident the morning of December 4. At the time of this writing (Tuesday), she was still in the hospital but is expected to fully recover. Please keep Stephanie in your thoughts and prayers.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing December 9, 10:00am through 4:00pm at both HyVee and Walgreens, Avenue of the Cities. Be sure to drop off your financial gift this weekend in one of our red buckets. It won't be counted towards our club's donation unless it makes it in one of OUR buckets. Contact Jenni Swanson for more details.
Alan Anderson invited Sara McLaughlin-Cross to the podium to accept a $500 check for the Boy Scouts of America’s summer camp program. Sara is the Illowa Council Development Director, and a Rock Island Rotarian. Sara briefly discussed the Boy Scout program and noted that one of the Junior Rotarian’s, Phillip Moyer, is an Eagle Scout. Rotarian Matt Sharer is also an Eagle Scout.
We have another great group of Moline High School students joining us. Get to know them! Students include l-r : Shaddy Kalafallah, Fiona Roehrs, Abhinav Sodhani, Kennedy Cook, Phillip Moyer, Hailey Neels
The Four-Way Test: Of the things we think, say, or do: Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Good Will and Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
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