~ Newberg Noon Rotary Club Newsletter ~
Rotary Club of Newberg, Zoom Meeting
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
~ Zoom Meeting Participants ~
Shannon B, Mike, Dan, Joe, Paul, Amber, Michelle, Spike, Curt, Gene, Brandy, Todd, Michael S, Kathie, Shannon K, Doug, Dale, Larry, Ralph, Auggie, Laura, Denise, Kathi, Kim, Christy, Paula, Jim, Wendy, Lynn, Om, Jeff
~ Call to Order ~
President Shannon Buckmaster welcomed Rotarians and Friends of Rotary to the Zoom meeting at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021. The Rotarians split out into breakout groups to start the meeting.
~ Flag Salute ~
Christy lead participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.
~ 4 Way Test ~
Spike lead participants in the recital of the 4 Way Test:
Rotary’s Four Way Test of the things we think, say and do:
#1 – Is it the TRUTH?
#2 – Is it FAIR to all concerned?
#3 – Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
#4 – Is it BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
~ Announcements ~
- Foundation Board Elections: We completed (with some mild troubleshooting) live voting today! Good luck to all of the candidates!
- Plans are in the works for a hybrid virtual/in-person club meetings. We will return to the Chehalem Cultural Center tentatively starting May 19th. An RSVP process is in the works, as we will be doing boxed lunches and need to know how many to order. The costs will be $10 per meal, but you pay have a 2020 credit that can be used to pay lunches in the meantime. There will be plenty of room to be able to have full attendance and social distance, and everyone will be required to wear a mask the entire time with the exception of while eating. If you do not have a credit you can bring cash or check at the door.
~ Guests ~
Shyla Jasper, Guest Speaker
Rebecca Piros, Guest, Newberg School District Board Member
~ The Rotary Duck ~
Dan K: Apologized for not completing the last newsletter.
Brandy: Reminded us that in the evening will be the first Club Social through Zoom which will be a Game night! How fun!
Auggie: Had an opportunity to have coffee with a fellow Rotarian Christy. He recommended having a coffee to get to know her or another fellow Rotarian.
Christy: Also enjoyed having coffee with members, and even connecting by phone and other means. She also wanted to give kudos to the Interact Club who planted at the Providence Community Garden. This is a great time to be gardening. Christy brought her kids, who were very excited for the high schoolers allowing them to help. Her kids were very inspired by the high schoolers positive examples.
Kathie: Remembered the ice storm and challenges in the last season, and honored the PGE service people who came back out to clear more limbs.
Laura: Ex Shared that our Foundation contributed funds to “Tied with Love”, whereby a young high school girl is tying blankets for homeless. She has a goal of tying 60 total blankets and is soliciting help from anyone who might be willing to work on a blanket or two.
Ralph: Mentioned that he will not be able to make the game night as he is looking into a volunteering opportunity. Also, he also jokingly advised us that “then the leaf of an oak tree is the size of a squirrel’s ear, it is time to plant.
Jim: Mentioned that up until this year, Water Polo was a contact sport. This year they will have to keep a few feet between eachother due to covid. The kids are not happy about the change but are thrilled to be able to play at all. Jim also mentioned that there is an election coming up and that everyone should get out there and vote.
Total Collected today for the Duck: $70
~ Today’s Program: Newberg Youth Homelessness and Mental Health by Shyla Jasper, Newberg School District ~
Shyla Jasper works with the Newberg School District. She works with some of the youth in the District who experience homelessness and mental health issues and has worked with the District in this capacity for more than a decade. She explained that The McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 is a United States federal law that provides federal money for homeless shelter programs. This Federal Act requires the District to provide free meals to these qualifying youth, no extensive paperwork or detailed proof of need required. Shyla connects with these qualifying parties and connects them to services available and assessing needs to help the student and ensure they have access to quality education, as other students get. They find opportunities to meet these students’ needs in terms of food, school supplies, and clothing. The resource rooms have been an amazing asset/resource in this regard. Schools must support and provide service for students who are homeless or have what is legally defined as inadequate living arrangements. Most of the students who qualify under this act in our district are students who are staying and sharing a living quarters with others while not legally on the lease. COVID has created a challenge in identifying which students qualify primarily through interactions. COVID has reduced the opportunities for determining qualifying students in this way which is unfortunate. The total students served has reduced by approximately half vs the prior school year down to 135 students. She mentioned that there is an expectation that these numbers are always underreported, but more so in the pandemic situation. She suggested that YCAP has also been a big help and partner in many ways. If you are looking for ways to help, you can reach out to YCAP or to Shyla. People in need often need gas cards, storage units, feminine hygiene products, laundry money, etc. Our Club Foundation, with the help of Paul J, have been contributors to the Resource Rooms as as well as the local Homeless shelters.
Thanks to Shyla for presenting and more importantly for serving our at risk youth in our community.
~ Next Week’s Program: Pro Classification Talk by Steve Palmer ~
Check your e-mails for Mike Caruso’s Zoom meeting access information.
~ Joke of the Day ~
“Goodbye boiling water… You will be mist.”
~ Happy Quotes! ~
“Service starts by our examples.“
– Christy Cowgill during today’s meeting
~ Published 5/1/2021: Dan Keuler, Newsletter Editor ~
