Crime Victim Right’s Advocate, Becky Roller, from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Morgan Torres were on hand to tell members that their job is to assist victims through the prosecutor’s office by attending court hearings with victims and even provide areas for them to stay while in a courthouse and insure that their rights are met. "We want to be part of the healing process", Becky said.
Their office is 100% grant funded through the State of Michigan. Victims, she said, have the right to restitution and submit the orders to the restitution department in a timely manner. They also have a right to compensation. If victims are physically injured in an incident and required care by a hospital or physician, a form can be filled out requesting payment for those expenses so there won’t be late fees. The victim still needs to reimburse the office for those charges.
Every year there is a Crime Victim’s Awareness Week usually every April to honor victims and those who serve them. Awards to law enforcement officers are presented at a regular Board of Commissioners’ meeting. An art contest was even set up for local high schools students. The office also sponsors the Annual Hot Dog Fest that provides clothing and hygiene items for victims of sexual violence.
Becky said that she is currently working on “A Courthouse Guide for Children” which victims of abuse can take home and work on the activities in it. Becky concluded by saying that she had been trained in Mass Causality Assistance and even was involved in the incident this past summer in Las Vegas.
Junior Rotarian Changeover – Ja’Kwan and Gage introduced their replacements; Madelyn and Madison.
Foundation & Membership Gala – Districts 6400 and 6380 are combining the evening of Saturday, November 2 at 6pm at the Fox Hills Country Club in Plymouth. Tickets are $60/person. Jennifer Jones will be the keynote speaker. Contact President Nelson if you are interested.
Wreath Sales – Nathan once again reminded announced that order forms are available. E-flyers have been sent out for posting on social media. All orders must be in by October 25th. Please send Nathan your preliminary numbers by October 15th. Delivery on Tuesday, November 26th. Looks like the delivery will be made at Goodwill direct.
Southeast Michigan Resolution Services – <ark announced that mediator training will be conducted for those interested the end of this month.
Southeast Michigan Resolution Services – Remember that mediator training will be conducted for those interested the end of this month. Mark Murray suggested that you Google it for more info. Can be very rewarding, he said.
Donations Welcomed – Kathye had a container this week for members who wish to donate items that will be shipped to veterans overseas in time for Christmas.
BREAKFAST FOODS
POWDERED DRINKS
COOKIES
Breakfast bars
Gatorade
Store bought only
Protein bars
Propel power sticks
Oreo
Instant oatmeal
Crystal light go packets
Chocolate chip
Coffee or tea
SOCKS
BEDDING
Crew/tube-white or black
Single size sheets and pillow cases
STATIONERY
TOILETRIES
Paper pads
Toothbrush
Chapstick
Envelopes
Toothpaste
Foot powder
Pens
Wipes-non alcohol
Feminine hygiene products
Decks of cards
Shaving cream-non aersol
Stick deodorant
Blank greeting cards
Disposable razors-name brand only please
Shampoo
Body soap
BATTERIES-AA, AAA, D,C
Lenawee County Substance Abuse Coalition Survey – Kathy Williams encouraged everyone to take the survey
Calling All Interested Parties – DGE Noel Jackson seeks an Assistant Governor beginning July 1 of 2020. If you are interested, please let Yours Truly know.
Fluency Friends – Will be starting the week of October 21st.
Pre-PETS Training – Yours Truly attended a 3-hour pre President-Elect training session last nigh at Wayne Community College. Rick Caron – Past District Governor and this year’s District Trainer along with DG-Elect Noel Jackson presented the training. Approximately 35 of the district’s 50 incoming club presidents were in attendance.
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 11 - Azerbaijan Delegation – The Adrian Morning club is hosting a delegation at Open World Leadership Senate, President Nelson announced. It will be from 6pm - 9pm at Adrian College at Caine Terrace.
October 19 – Euchre Night – Thanks to Carrie Dillion we will be playing cards at the Hidden River clubhouse (entrance by Breadbox off Beecher Road) from 6pm-9pm. If you don’t play, we will have a table of board games. Another club social so please bring your preferred drink and snacks. Sign-up sheet will be passed around at next meeting.
October 19 – Lenawee County Solid Waste Commission – Nathan announced that on this date the commission will be taking your used electronic equipment 8am-12 noon at the old Elder Beerman parking lot. Includes CRT TVs, computers, etc. REMEMBER: If the equipment is able to be used, Goodwill will take them.
October 24 - World Polio Day Luncheon - Our club will be hosting and invites will be sent to all other Rotary clubs in the county. PDG Bob Gallagher will be the keynote speaker. Expecting 50-60 in attendance. DG-Elect, Noel Jackson, will also be attending. 11:30am – 1pm.
November 14-16 – R.Y.L.A – Our club will be selecting 1-2 Junior/Senior high schools students to attend this annual leadership event. We’ll need drivers to and from the event for the students attending. If you know of some student who would like to attend please let Nelson know. He has applications and more info. Gerry Burg will be assisting our club identify students who will participate.
November 20 (This is a Wednesday) – Lync Up (formerly the Art of Mingling event).
November 21 - NO MEETING since we'll be meeting at the Armory on Wednesday November 20 (see above)
Upcoming Programs:
October 17 – Reconnect with Rotary
October 24 – World Polio Day Luncheon
October 31 – Insurance Changes – Chip Moore
November 6 - TBA
November 13 - TBA
November 20 - Lync Up (Will meet at the Adrian Armory & Events Center)
November 21 - NO MEETING
November 27 - Joint Rotary - Kiwanis pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon
50/50Drawing – $20 went to Lorie Easton. Then Catherine Sala's name was drawn but she was not in attendance for the chance to win the HUGE and growing $830 jackpot.
Mark Daniel Maloney, of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, is the new President of Rotary International for 2019-20. Maloney is a principal in the law firm of Blackburn, Maloney, and Schuppert LLC, with a focus on taxation, estate planning, and agricultural law. He represents large farming operations in the Southeastern and Midwestern United States, and has chaired the American Bar Association’s Committee on Agriculture in the section of taxation. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Alabama State Bar Association, and the Alabama Law Institute.
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