Welcome to another issue of our weekly bulletin! Find out about Quincy's new Fire Chief, who is a +8 Paul Harris Fellow, and who to make Online Payments.
Oh yes - See you next Monday at Greenhorn Ranch - 5:30 pm!
6 Minute Man
Quincy Fire Chief, and Monday's speaker, Frank Carey heads directly to an emergency when he gets a call. Brenda R. shared tales of her 2012 house fire when once called, Frank was at the scene in 6 minutes! When he arrives ahead of the volunteer Fire Personnel, he is able to process the scene and direct accordingly.
Frank became Chief of the Quincy Fire Department in July this year after serving 23 years on the team. He has 23 men and women volunteers on the roster. That number years back topped 45. Several Rotarians have volunteered including Richard Stockton, Darren Beatty, and David Windle. Currently, Andy Ryback and Mike Taborski are Fire Commissioners for the department.
Volunteers make up 70% of all U.S. Fire Departments. Quincy's clocked in 4934 volunteer hours last year with a total 572 calls. In the first half of 2023, the number of calls is 605.
Frank shared Tips on Fire Safety in Homes that will save lives including having:
At least 1 Fire Extinguisher - check monthly
Smoke Alarm - change batteries Fall & Spring
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Family Escape Plan
Several fundraisers are slated this fall to help fund the volunteer fire department. Tickets will be available soon for their 50/50 Raffle on Nov. 4. Also, on Oct. 7, 2023 the Quincy & Graeagle department combine forces to host a golftournament at Graeagle Meadows.
Plus-Eight Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
Andy Ryback was congratulated by the club Monday (here with David W. pinning him) for his continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace, human development and world understanding.
Andy now has earned Paul Harris Fellow Plus-Eight status (signifying an initial $1,000 donation with eight additional gifts in the same amount).
Rotary thanks you, Andy.
Online Payments Accepted
Rotary Account Balances now can be paid online! Go to ClubRunner, and under the heading: My ClubRunner the 3rd option is My Account Balance. Tap and your able to pay with a credit card. If you have trouble logging in to your ClubRunner, hit reset, or contact Pete H. to change your login info.
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