March 7, 2016 Meeting Bulletin
March 7, 2016 Meeting Bulletin
BIRMINGHAM ROTARY CLUB
WEEKLY BULLETIN
MARCH 7, 2016
Welcome: Linda Hatfield did a fantastic job filling in for President Chris Winans – thank you Linda!
The Club recited the Pledge of Allegiance, Four-Way Test and joined veteran song-leader, Bob Kenning, for America the Beautiful. Molly Swart provided the invocation.
Meeting Volunteers:
Greeter: Kayla Thompson
Luncheon Tickets / Attendance: Nave Grewal
Raffle Tickets: Marcia Wilkinson
Sheriff: Vic Pooler
2 Minute Update: Vic Pooler
Host to Guest Speaker: John Schrot
Bulletin Editor: Molly Swart
Greeter: Kayla Thompson
Luncheon Tickets / Attendance: Nave Grewal
Raffle Tickets: Marcia Wilkinson
Sheriff: Vic Pooler
2 Minute Update: Vic Pooler
Host to Guest Speaker: John Schrot
Bulletin Editor: Molly Swart
Linda Hatfield introduced our guests for the meeting:
Autumn Beyer and Peggy Berns of Berns Landscaping in Warren. Berns Landscaping has many residential and commercial clients in the Birmingham area. Autumn and Peggy wanted to see what Birmingham Rotary was all about. We hope to see them again !
Autumn Beyer and Peggy Berns of Berns Landscaping in Warren. Berns Landscaping has many residential and commercial clients in the Birmingham area. Autumn and Peggy wanted to see what Birmingham Rotary was all about. We hope to see them again !
Annoucements and Upcoming Events:
Master’s Raffle Fundraiser: Charlie Wickens announced there were approximately 27 more Master’s Raffle tickets for sale. He provided a challenge to anyone selling another 5 ticket during this last week before the drawing. (I’m sorry Charles, I was writing so fast, I didn’t note the challenge )
Pontiac Schools Reading: The programs organized by Norma Jean Evans and David Underdown are progressing nicely. Anyone wishing to volunteer for upcoming reading events, please contact either Norma Jean or David.
Hope Warming Center: Bill Roy indicated the upcoming dates for our service at the Shelter and circulated a sign-up sheet. Rotary will serve dinner at Hope Warming on March 29th and again April 19th. If you would like to volunteer to bring a dish for dinner, or serve either one of these evenings, please contact Bill.
Third Thursday of the Month : Linda Hatfield announced that 3rd Thursday will actually take place on the 4th Thursday due to St. Patrick’s Day. It will be held at The Stand in Birmingham from 5 – 7:00 p.m. on March 24th.
Master’s Raffle Fundraiser: Charlie Wickens announced there were approximately 27 more Master’s Raffle tickets for sale. He provided a challenge to anyone selling another 5 ticket during this last week before the drawing. (I’m sorry Charles, I was writing so fast, I didn’t note the challenge )
Pontiac Schools Reading: The programs organized by Norma Jean Evans and David Underdown are progressing nicely. Anyone wishing to volunteer for upcoming reading events, please contact either Norma Jean or David.
Hope Warming Center: Bill Roy indicated the upcoming dates for our service at the Shelter and circulated a sign-up sheet. Rotary will serve dinner at Hope Warming on March 29th and again April 19th. If you would like to volunteer to bring a dish for dinner, or serve either one of these evenings, please contact Bill.
Third Thursday of the Month : Linda Hatfield announced that 3rd Thursday will actually take place on the 4th Thursday due to St. Patrick’s Day. It will be held at The Stand in Birmingham from 5 – 7:00 p.m. on March 24th.
2 Minute Update:
Vic Pooler, a more recent member of Birmingham Rotary has a rich history with different Rotary Clubs in Michigan and Ohio. He has served in many different Rotary capacities (President, Board Member, Sergeant at Arms, Foundation President…) since his first Rotary club membership in Fairborn, Ohio in 1990. In his career outside of Rotary, Vic has been an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America Development and Executive teams. Additionally he has served as Development Officer for several other organizations. Vic currently serves as CEO/ Council Executive at the Great Lakes Field Service Council, Boy Scouts of America. For his free time, he enjoys golf, fitness, classic cars (Mustangs) and in terms of interesting facts about Vic: he is a Med school drop -out and he ran a mile in 4:17.
Birthdays: Peter Kreher
Raffle: Marcia Wilkinson. Our new member Bill Stewart won the 10 dollar pot. John Westerheide, David Palmer and Dan Nerad drew for the Jack of Spades…..the pot lives.
Program Speaker:
John Schrot introduced Stephanie Holland, Development Manager of HAVEN. Stephanie has over 15 years’ experience working in non-profits with the bulk of her experience at Davenport University and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management and a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from Davenport University. Stephanie is an active member of the American Business Women’s Association, participates annually as a “Big Head” for the Parade Company, and fundraises regularly for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She enjoys spending her down time with her boyfriend, two dogs and sailing on the Great Lakes.
John Schrot introduced Stephanie Holland, Development Manager of HAVEN. Stephanie has over 15 years’ experience working in non-profits with the bulk of her experience at Davenport University and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management and a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from Davenport University. Stephanie is an active member of the American Business Women’s Association, participates annually as a “Big Head” for the Parade Company, and fundraises regularly for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She enjoys spending her down time with her boyfriend, two dogs and sailing on the Great Lakes.
Program Topic:
Latest Developments at HAVEN, including domestic violence and sexual assault trends. (HAVEN is a nationally recognized nonprofit leader that provides programs to promote violence-free homes and communities, and helps victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse- https://www.haven-oakland.org
Latest Developments at HAVEN, including domestic violence and sexual assault trends. (HAVEN is a nationally recognized nonprofit leader that provides programs to promote violence-free homes and communities, and helps victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse- https://www.haven-oakland.org
Why HAVEN? Stephanie indicated that her greatest mission is to assist those with violence in their lives: it could be an elderly woman, a younger woman, an infant, a man or a child.
Stephanie shared some interesting and yet startling facts:
• 1 in 3 women are victims of domestic violence
• 1 of 33 men are sexually abused
• Violence is more prevalent that hunger and homelessness
• 1 in 3 women are victims of domestic violence
• 1 of 33 men are sexually abused
• Violence is more prevalent that hunger and homelessness
HAVEN has existed for 40 years to help those who find themselves in domestic or sexual abuse. If you need help and can get to their location in Pontiac, they will help you.
One of HAVEN’s programs for youth is Preventive Education. They bring their program to children as young as kindergartners up to College students. Each message is tailored for the appropriate age group and both girls and boys. The Detroit Lion’s organization partnered with HAVEN to donate $250 000 to this preventive program just for young men.
HAVEN also offers a 24/7 365 day year crisis / phone line where victims, or friends/family of victims can get help. They partner with other social service organizations and agencies to find the whole treatment for the problem.
HAVEN has a Shelter which serves approximately 200 individuals throughout the year. The average stay at the shelter is 37 days.
Another significant program at HAVEN is legal advocacy for the victim. HAVEN will assist the victim in navigating the legal system.
HAVEN provides forensic exams for victims. They have specialized equipment which can help diagnose future bruising, etc. At one time this program served those ages 12 years through the elderly. Now the program is available to infants.
HAVEN has a beautiful new building in Pontiac and they rely heavily on volunteers. Tours are available of the site. Please find immediately following a wish list for donated items needed for HAVEN.
Following Stephanie’s remarks a brief question / answer period followed.
Acting President Linda dismissed the meeting after a rousing rendition of Smiles.
Respectfully submitted,
Molly Swart, Bulletin Editor
at 1:15pm.
Molly Swart, Bulletin Editor
at 1:15pm.