This Wednesday, February 1st, we will be continuing our year of Imagine-Rotary. This will begin our month of topics focusing on Youth. Thank you to Joe Avella for securing such interesting speakers.
Moses Wang is originally from Taiwan and teaches Chinese at Hudson High School and Hudson Middle School. .He is also an accomplished musician, playing piano, guitar and trumpet. He also composes songs to help his students to learn Chinese. The songs and music have enriched his life as well as improve the students’ experience in the classroom. He will introduce student Kayli Rego.
Meetings this month
February 8: Club Board of Director's Meeting
All meetings will be held immediately following the general session and any active Rotarian is invited to attend.
In February, we will be collecting donations to benefit Safer Futures-Portage County. Safer Futures is the only shelter and resource center providing support, information, and advocacy to those affected by intimate partner violence in Portage County. They provide shelter services through a safe, confidential, supportive location for victims and children fleeing domestic violence. Over the years, their services have grown to include support groups, transitional housing, and outreach advocacy. In addition, they have Domestic Violence Specialists who are available 24/7 to answer confidential phone calls through our telephone support services. Here's what they need: Cleaning Supplies--Any and all--Spray bottle type Lysol, white vinegar, paper towels, toilet cleaner, etc. And as always, cash is helpful!
Past Meetings
Phil Tobin offered the most unusual invocation last week when he read the National Hymn of Ukraine. It was a wonderful reminder of the bravery and courage of the Ukrainian people.
Shannon Speaks focused her presentation on Mindfulness--the awareness that arises from paying attention, purposeful listening, being present for the other and non-judgmental intentions. Mindfulness is "being with" as opposed to "working with".Benefits include brain integration, reduction in stress hormones, enhances immune function, improvement in cardiovascular risk factors, reduction of inflammation and optimization of tellomerase in aging well.
As the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approached, a firsthand account shows how Rotary members are responding to this humanitarian crisis.
Albert Bourla's story of how his parents survived the Holocaust provides a vivid picture of the Jewish experience in Thessaloniki. His story has important lessons today for all of us in our very troubled world.
Second woman nominated as Rotary International presidentEVANSTON, Ill. (January 24, 2023) — Stephanie Urchick, member of the Rotary Club of McMurray, PA, USA, will become the second woman to take office as president of
...Ron Strobl won the 50/50 raffle of $7 but the grand prize of more than $320 is still out there and growing. Remember to bring your singles and participate. You could be the BIG winner of some serious cash!
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