FellowshipRed Cross-Get To Know Us Befpre You Need Us By Angela Armson
We all know about the blood drives and the assistance to flood victims but seldom do we hear much about the role that the American Red Cross does for military families. Although one would think that the government would have communications between military families and the service men and women down pat that is not the case. That is where the Red Cross comes in. In family emergencies such as births, deaths, sickness, missing persons, the Red Cross is the communication link 24/7.
The Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton during the Civil War, 1861 in an effort to assist soldier’s families and give aid to the injured. Today, in addition to what was mentioned earlier they provide transportation and financial assistance, and services to veteran’s hospitals.
In 2009 there were 48 families who benefitted from the services to the military here in Fond du Lac and that number has eclipsed 100 in some years.
The annual budget for the local Red Cross office is about $300,000.00; they rely on donations for their existence.
Rotary Board Makes Grants
World Affairs Seminar One High School Student $600.00, Badger Girls State $250.00, Eagle Scout project at Camp Shaganappi $600.00, Oakfield Post Prom $100.00, ADVOCAP Summer Camp $400.00. Adult Litracy $250.00
Student Guests
Horace Mann, Sara Cole
St. Mary’s Springs, Kyle Kiefer
Fondy High, Jenny Nash
Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Anna Steil
Guests:
Paul Reilly and Scot Martin of John Townsend
Visiting Rotarians;
Brian Jones the Morning Club
Peter Sensenbrenner Ripon
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March 8, 2010 -- Volume 52, Number 10
P.O. Box 182, Fond du Lac, WI 54935-0182Note:
- Set aside the evening of March 23rd from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for a “Rotary Social” at the Windhover Center. Members and guests are invited.
- Rotary Rewind; Back in 1927 Rotary was more than just a noon luncheon meeting. It was a large part of the social life of the members as witness the trip to Chicago to see the greatest boxing match of the decade. The social life was so important as a matter of fact that those who went had to buy the news paper the next day to find out who won.
- The Joke master of the day was Steve Dilling who was filling in for Joe Berger who was filling in for Tom Guilfoile. Nice try guys, hurry back Tom!
New Members Proposed;
The applications of Rick Fleischman classification, Fabrication Manager (Mid States Aluminum) proposed by Tom Herre and Ryan Scheel Exec. Director Boys and Girls Club, proposed by Bob Alexander have been approved by the Board and Membership Committee and are being forwarded to the general membership for comment. Also approved last week by the Board and Membership/Classification Committees was David Gerritson, classification Savings and Loan Business Lending, proposed by Al Knuth. Members have 10 days to comment to the Club Secretary in writing about the applicants.
Future Programs;
March 15 What Sex Is A Republican By Terri McCormick
March 22, Living in China as an American By Lori McEathron
March 29, Membership Committee Report from Survey Monkey
Birthdays:
Gary Ott, March 17, a 23 year Rotarian
Steve Dilling March 19, an 8 year Rotarian
David Weber March 21, a 31 year Rotarian
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PO Box 182, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-0182