Program Chair, Londa Pickles, introduced our speakers today - Jessica and Heather from H.E.R. Refuge.
H.E.R. (Heal. Empower. Restore.) Refuge, they said, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the goal of creating a free, biblically-based, long-term residential treatment program for female adolescents residing in Lenawee County.
The organization serves girls, ages thirteen to seventeen, who are battling depression, anxiety, self-harm, substance use disorders, and eating disorders as well as those who are survivors of trauma.
They shared these statistics with us: 158 females in Lenawee County seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year; 118 made a plan; 63 actually attempted it. This was only for the group of 7th graders. Imagine how much higher, they said, they would be if they included 10th graders and seniors.
Our community, they said, has limited treatment options as there are currently no long-term treatment programs located in Lenawee County. Girls may also experience limited access to other long-term residential treatment programs due to waitlists, treatment costs, and transportation barriers. H.E.R. Refuge aims to overcome these challenges by providing a high-quality residential treatment program in Lenawee County at no cost to those in need of this service. We are currently raising funds to make this dream become a reality by planning to build or secure an existing building. They are embarking on a $3M campaign.
The start-up costs are estimated to be $750,000 with an annual budget of another $750,000. Phase 1 will consist of raising 50% of the necessary funds.
Next Regular Club Meetings - Thursday, May 15st at The Centre'
Next Noon Rotary Fellowship Meeting at The Centre' Cafe - Thursday, May 8th at The Centre'
SEND YOUR PERSONAL WELL WISHES
Please feel free to send them a card to let them know they are missed and remain in our thoughts.
President Carrie provided this update this past week:
A few weeks ago, we shared that Kathye Herrera was preparing for liver surgery. She has successfully undergone surgery and is now recovering at home. A home health aide will assist her three days a week as she heals, and drainage tubes are in place to aid the process. Let’s keep Kathye in our thoughts and prayers. She would greatly appreciate receiving cards from Rotary friends during her recovery. You can send a card to: Kathye Herrera 12000 Packard Rd Hudson, MI 49247
Bob and Audrey Sack American House Somerset #116 3400 Livernois Rd Troy, MI 48083
PASSING OF A FELLOW RLOTARIAN
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of long-time past Adrian Rotarian Sam Kennedy. Sam was loved by all and was a Plymouth Rotary Club member for many years.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th at 5pm at the Comfort Inn in Adrian board room at 5pm. The minutes of the March 2025 meeting are now posted on our club's home page at: adrianrotary.org
MICHENER ELEMENTARY GOING TO THE ZOO
Gerry announced last meeting that about 45 3rd graders will be going to the Toledo Zoo on May 15!! 40 have NEVER been out of Adrian, Gerry added. He, Bob, Michele and Grace will serve as chaperones.
FLUENCY FRIENDS OPEN HOUSE
Mary announced the Annual Open House which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24 at the Michener Elementary Library. Everyone is invited. Starts at 8:30AM. Thanks to everyone who was a FLUENCY FRIEND this past year!
POSSIBLE UPCOMING SERVICE PROJECTS
HEH Packing project - looking to nail down a date in May - possibly a Tuesday or Thursday
NEXT CLUB SOCIALS
Michele announced another trip to the Spotted Cow May 21 at 6PM. And, for June, the social will be a round of miniature golf in Tecumseh at Stone Mountain starting about 6pm with ice cream. More info coming.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EVENT
Gerry announced that on Sunday, May 4th at 6:30PM the church will be hosting "Stories & Music Under the Stars".
STROKES FOR STUDENTS
REMINDER: This event is planned for May 19th. Looking to form 2 more players who must be Rotary members. If interested please contact Rod. Signed up are: Rod, Gerry, Cat and Dane. It will be held at The Hills of Lenawee Golf Club in Adrian.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 8: Rotary Fellowship at The Center Café (12 PM) – No program, fostering club relationships and growth ideas
May 13: Adrian Noon Rotary Board Meeting at 5 PM, The Comfort Inn, 425 Industrial Drive, Adrian, MI
May 15: Speaker Jeremiah Davies, City of Adrian Parks System
May 15: Michener Elementary 3rd-Grade Zoo Trip – Service Project. Wear your Rotary shirt for this exciting event (details to follow from Gerry)
Fluency Friends takes place every school day until May 16th.
May 18: Service Project – Greg T. Adams E-race Stigma Walk/Run at 8 AM. Volunteers needed for this downtown Kids’ Dash event and wear your Rotary shirts! https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Adrian/ERaceStigma5K
May 21: Fluency Friends reception from 9–10 AM at 104 Dawes Ave, Adrian, MI NEED VOLUNTEERS at 8am for the Kid's Run.
May 21: Social Event at The Spotted Cow (6 PM), 1336 N Main St, Adrian, MI
ADRIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - MAY 2
Gerry announced that tickets are available. Cost would be "0".
ADRIAN'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Looking for volunteers. It will be a Parade of Homes event. They will need "docents" (tour guides or just to greet patrons arriving and check off names) with Rotary shirts on! It is scheduled for Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th. Proceeds go to the Adrian Center for the Arts. More info coming.
FINES
Brent stepped up and fined: B. Gardner (3), M. Gardner, Pender, Mark Murray, Pickles, Douglass, Gage.
HAPPY BUCKS
Williams, B. Gardner
50-50 RAFFLE
$14 was in the small pot and won by Nelson. There was $654 in the big one and Yours Truly's ticket was drawn but failed to pick the winning card!!
GUESTS
NA
CHECK-IN TABLE/SONGS/INVOCATION
Rhonda & Yours Truly. Invocation by Rod.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Please consider attending next year's conference as the cost has never been lower. $300 per person. Hotels are about $160 Canadian! Go to rotary.org to sign up! There are already 189 people signed up to attend!
Program Chair, Londa Pickles, introduced our speakers today - Jessica and Heather from H.E.R. Refuge.
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