Meeting 19 Mar 2010

President Richard thanks the speaker

Meeting 5 Apr 2010

President Richard thanks Mr. Bill Poppa for his presentation

Meeting 29 Mar 2010

Prest. Richard thanks Ms.Barbara Aymory and Cheryl Smith of Transcomm North America for their program.

Meeting 22 Mar 2010

Dr. Keith Cormier Chiropractor

Meeting 15 Mar 2010

Dr. Brent Prather

Dr Prather, a local pediatrician and alerginest presented a talk on health, service, and wellness. He outlined his own background in Rotary and how Rotary values had always shapped his practice. He discussed how he often took gratis or medicade patients with his deeply held value of service above self. He sited the value of love in producing wellness and a more satisfying and meaningfull life. His presentation was uplifting and timely.

Meeting 1 Mar 2010

Bill Scammell presents Zorn with a "thank you" gift

Zorn Sajovic of Lafayette North Rotary Club provided us with a classification talk. He is a first generation American having entered the country when he was 14 years old. He began flying while still in high school and converted that talent into a life time career flying search and rescue mission for the US Coast Guard. His leadership talents advanced him to the rank of Captain (O-6)with the responsibility of Commanding Officer of one of the Coast Guard major home ports. His activities in Rotary began in 1988 as a community assignment but has continued well into his retirement. He has participated in many Rotary functions including the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, overseas service projects and Rotary International conventions.

Meeting 22 Feb 2010

Tom DeVilbiss at a Shelter Box display

Tom DeVilbiss, our semi-permanent visiting Rotarian from North Dakota presented a program on Shelter Box USA. After a video, some photographs of an actual kit and a review of the programs web site, he informed us of how his club had recently raised $6,000.00 for the program in a three day event. He asserted that it is not impossible for an international service project of this nature to directly benefit membership via the media attention that can be garnished through it.

Meeting 8 Feb 2010

From Meeting 8 Feb 2010

Pinhook Rotary former President, Arch Hill gave a sientific presentation on Global Warming. Today, the effects of co2 on climate change is considered to be 2 times greater than even recent models had predicted. According to Arch, several cycles in the past have been influenced by sun spots. Polution in our current atmosfere, to some extent, reflects the sun's rays as well as holds heat in. He pointed out the use of polar ice caps to measure the effects of increase and decrease of certain gasses over time. The second part, and conclusion to his presentation will be held later this month.

Meeting 1 Feb 2010

Meeting 1 Feb 2010

Kyle Mayers of TV channel 10, gave a presentation on weather. His power point featured different forms of lightning, tornados, and an explanation of how forcasts differ among the forcasters in the area. Kyle used an interactive example with the club that demonstrated how forcasts are constantly changing due to updated information.

New business included the club members voting to give $300 along with the other Lafayette clubs donations to purchase a 6 foot, trailer-mounted Rotary sign to use at any of the 4 clubs events.

Meeting 25 Jan 2010

President Richard Miller thanks Arlene Hebert

Arlene Hebert, author of Angels in Training, Twin Angels School,described how she became a writer of children's books of imagination and encouragement. During her years as an RN, doing hospital work, she had an inspirational moment where she would write children's books and donate the sales proceeds to St Jude’s Childrens Hospital. The process of writing has led her to great satisfaction (6 completed books) and new purpose in life.

Meeting 18 Jan 2010

From Meeting 18 Jan 2010

Our newest member was welcomed to the club. Jacques Royal acted as sponser in lieu of Bernard de Reynies, the actual sponser who recently returned to France.

Our business meeting began with a demonstration of our new Pinhook Rotary web site. Tom DeVilbiss pointed out features that members might find useful. Next on the agenda was a treasurer's report. Members received a full accounting, including income from dues, and fund raisers, as well as expenses and donations for projects and charities. It was desided to move our c.d. to another bank paying a higher interest. Some budget items were deferred to the board of directors.

finally, old and new business included Polio irradication project, LEMU, Haiti relief,and a project for community action (grafitti cleanup)

Meeting 11 Jan 2010

Connie Marcentel Meeting 11 Jan 2010 Better Business Bureau of Acadiana

Connie Marcantel from the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana, presented for the club. She described how the BBB rated businesses that participated, what benifits were for consumers and businesse alike, and other interesting facts about her organization. The BBB provides despute arbitration and rates businesses according to nuimber of desputes, and desputes resolved.

It was also announced that a general club meeting would occur on January 18 with a demonstration of how to get maximum use from the new club web site. Also on the agenda is election of a new member. The club secretary tresurer will discuss the budget and club members will vote on budgetary decisions.

Meeting, Jan 4, 2010

Ms. Bili LaCompt director of Faith House Meeting 4 Jan 2010

The first meeting of 2010 was held on January forth. The speaker was Bili LaCompt, director of Faith House. Faith House is a non-profit organization that provides emergency shelter for battered women and children. Though housed in Lafayette Parish, it also serves the needs of the surrounding area. Ms LaCompt gave descriptions of services provided, how Faith House was funded, and how volunteers to work with clients were welcomed. She also said that articles of clothing and other items that could be used in the shelter would be appreciated.

Pres. Rich Miller Donates roll away Bed

Al Pfeuffer offered a folding, roll away bed, that Ms LaCompt said would be excellent for the facility. Other members inquired about volunteering.

On a sad note, Mike Sullivan, former Pinhook Rotary president(1990-91)passed away and his memorial service was to be had this day.