ROTARY CLUB OF VINELANDAugust 8, 2006 Newsletter |
Editors: Carol Smith & Linda Foster
Photos: Jay Parks
Website: www.vinelandrotary.com
Email: vinelandrotary@comcast.net
Flag Salute & Prayer
Marty led our singing,the flag salute and 4-way test.Guests
District Governor Allen Taylor and his wife Mary, White Horse Rotary Club, joined us today. Doug Rauschenberger from the Haddonfield Club and Harold Smick, PDG from Salem, also joined us.Beck Schad was the guest of Dave Schad. Alec Bauman was the guest of Karen Bauman. Florence Chatas was the guest of Charles Loyle. Vicky Plick was the guest of Bill Plick. Gerry Dooley was the guest of Marty Hoag. Kate Sutton and Jesse Dondero were the guests of Ken Dondero. Eva Moffatt was the guest of Jim Moffatt. Patty Strang and Harold "Kelly" were the guests of Bonnie Laube. Eileen Duffy was the guest of Ed Duffy. Eugene Volpe and Marylynn Taylor were the guests of Gail Marino. Earle Everett also joined us today.
Birthdays
Rush Ridgway - August 11thGail Marino - August 13th
Announcements
President Mike Loyle announced that $1,125 was collected at the last meeting towards funds for a new handicapped-accessible van to be given to a needy family. He thanked all who contributed and praised members’ generosity.Ed Duffy made a special presentation recognizing his 32nd wedding anniversary––a bowling ball from 1966 which belonged to his wife Eileen. The presentation was made to Charles and Mike Loyle of Loyle Lanes, appropriately.
As a special gift in honor of the Katrina presentation, finemaster Bill Plick suspended fines for this meeting but promised to be back in full force next meeting.
Today’s Program
The Katrina team who traveled to Waveland, Mississippi, last April gave a presentation on their experiences. Rotarians taking part in the mission to aid flood victims were Bonnie Laube, Gail Marino, Rose Pacitto, Cornell Brunson and Linda Foster. Non-Rotarians who joined the group were Patty Strang, John Barbour and Harold Kelly.Bonnie explained their main task was to provide the basics to those still suffering the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina ––food, water, clothing and shelter. “Camp Katrina,” a faith-based organization, was headquarters for the operation. Bonnie said the volunteers are assigned specific jobs such as painting, cleaning and cooking. Rose, she said, was appointed leader of the painting crew, a source of pride for her fellow team members. “Physical help is needed much more than money,” Bonnie said. “There were many people who can’t help themselves, such as the elderly or disabled. They were all so grateful.” It was also emphasized that even a year later, the devastation from the hurricane still remains and still requires help from outside sources.
John Barbour commented, “The simple act of human kindness was more important than monetary donations.” Cornell added, “Your life will not be the same when you come back,” urging members to join the next trip, scheduled for Nov. 5 through 12. The Vineland group will be limited to 30 or 35 participants, Bonnie said. The deadline for signing up is Sept. 15.
A slide show depicting scenes of the devastation and the Vineland crew at work was shown, prepared by photographer Jay Parks.