Official Weekly Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Lafayette, CA
June 3, 2010 | VOL 64 | ISSUE 47
June 3, 2010 | VOL 64 | ISSUE 47
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President Sandi Mitchell opened the meeting and Greg Vaisnor provided the thought for the day. |
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Visiting Rotarians:
John Fazel – President of the Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise Russ Cunningham – Rotary Club of Sebastopol Guests: None |
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Sandi Mitchell announced that there will be a Board of Directors meeting Thursday, June 10th at the Chamber of Commerce office at 5:30pm
John Fazel, Lamorinda Sunrise, thanked those members who attended his club’s meeting last Friday. He said they were fined for sitting with each other and not with his club members. He gave the fine to President Mitchell for our treasury.
Larry Duson reminded us of Sandi Mitchell’s debunking at La Finestra, Sunday, June 13 at 5:30pm. The event is free for those members who pay in advance and $50 for those who don’t and guests.
Jess Wellin announced that the celebration of life for Dale Turner will be held Tuesday, June 15 from 5:30-7:30pm at Postino’s.
Mike Henn reminded those who volunteered to work the election polling booths to be at the Church on June 8th.
Troy Feddersen announced the wine & cheese new members recruitment event at the Wine Thieves in Lafayette this evening, June 3 between 5:30-7pm.
Speaker:
Program: East Bay Stand Down (EBSD) – Helping displaced and needy veterans and their families
Speakers: Steve Lackenbauer and Charles Boykins
It is estimated there are over 180,000 needy and homeless Veterans throughout the Nation. Within the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties, the VA estimates that there are over 6,000 homeless Veterans.
EBSD has been sponsored by a broad base of community agencies led by the VA’S Concord Vet Center, The Rotary Clubs in the East Bay Counties, and other organizations and individuals. EBSD has been held every two years since 1999. It is a four day event during which a “tent city” of 25 tents is erected to house as many as 500 Veterans, men and women and their families. Approximately 1200-1500 volunteers participate throughout the planning and conducting of the event. EBSD costs approximately $112,000 and all funding is primarily through monetary and in-kind donations and services. No donated money is used for salaries and donations are tax deductible.
Veteran participants are screened prior to admission to the event, to ensure Veteran status and eligibility. The participants are bused in from various points throughout the Bay Area. The Veterans receive food, clothing, shelter, showers, haircuts and other basic necessities. VA and Military Health Care Providers work side by side with volunteers to assist with physical, dental and mental health needs. Counselors are available to address substance abuse issues, employment options, benefits, legal assistance, DMV (driver’s license or identity card) help, and spiritual concerns.
The objective of the EBSD is to place 20% of the eligible participants directly into residential programs.
EBSE 2010 will be in August at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, Ca. Needs lists and volunteer applications are available at their website: www.eastbaystanddown.org.
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Notes by Chuck Vogel | Photos by John Sherry