The Foghorn - April 23, 2020
The Rotary Club of
Michigan City Indiana
 
Chartered 1916
During April and May we will be meeting online.  A link to the recorded meeting will be available for later viewing here on the website and on our Facebook page.
 
 
Stories
Our May 7, 2020 speaker is

Laurie Halaska, CEO, LP County Family YMCA

Laurie will share information about the programs running at the MC/Elston Branch of the Y and future partnerships.  Many people don't know the amazing things happening at the Elston Branch and this is a great opportunity to find out!
 
April 23, 2020 Meeting
Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry introduced himself to the Club talking about his past involvement with the the city as well as some personal information.  The Mayor also discussed in details the current and future plans for the city regarding the shelter in place and social distancing policies.
 
You can hear his talk and view the rest of the meeting here.
 
Suzy Vance conducted a quiz about the 19th amendment to the US Constitution and voting rights for Native Americans.
 
Jim Welborne reminded the club of the following projects and encouraged participation by members:
  • Encouragement Cards and items for the elderly, first responders and Healthcare Workers.
  • Making Masks and gowns for Healthcare Workers.
  • Food pantry donations.
If you missed the meeting, you can go to our website and view a recording of the meeting by clicking on Online Meetings and then clicking on the April 23, 2020 link.
 
Online Meeting Donations
When coming to a regular lunch meeting you have the opportunity to donate money for
  • the eyeglass program
  • feeding the pig for the Thanksgiving hams and turkeys
  • buying a ticket or tickets for the queen of hearts drawing
  • and/or paying fines in the Sarge program.
Obviously you cannot do this during our online meetings.  Well, we don't want you to miss the opportunity to continue this tradition. So we have put together a way for you too donate to these categories online between meetings.
 
A video tutorial on meeting donations is available on our website by choosing Meeting Tutorials on the menu. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. The queen of hearts drawing will be based upon the donations between meetings.
Support programs for those affected by the coronavirus
During the April 9th meeting three projects were presented to support those affected by the coronavirus.
 
  • Encouragement Cards and items for the elderly, first responders and Healthcare Workers
    • At the last board meeting it was decided that we should find ways to support the elderly by purchasing books and crafts they can work on during the shelter in place order.  Some ideas were
      • Crossword puzzles
      • Sudoku puzzles
      • Reading books
    • In the mean time, JIm Welborne developed an 'encouragement card" which could be placed in the puzzles or books.
      • Rotarians can download the Microsoft Word template from the website by choosing Encouragement Card Template on the menu.  Once downloaded you can
        • change the graphics and/or verbage
        • print multiple copies of the template
        • fold the printouts into 4.25" by 5.5" cards
        • deliver the cards to the Salvation Army or drop them off to responders, Healthcare Workers or any other persons helping others in this time of need.
    • When we get a sufficient supply of cards at the Salvation Army, we will ask for volunteers to purchase the puzzles and books and distribute them to the elderly.
    • If you you do not have time to make the cards (or if you just wish to donate) you can go the website and choose Gift Items after clicking Donations on the menu.
  • Making Masks and gowns for Healthcare Workers.
    • During her presentation DebbieTatum discussed making masks and gowns for health care workers. Subsequently Jessica O'Brien sent an email to all of us on how to make gowns and masks.
    • In addition, Jim Welborne presented a slide entitled Masks for NWI Healthcare Workers which add additional instructions on how to make masks along with a video showing the procedure. Here are the links:
  • Food pantry donations
    • Lastly the board decided it would be a great service to donate funds to food pantries in Michigan City.  To accomplish this a choice called Food Pantry Donation ha been placed in the page displayed after choosing Donations in the menu.
 
Duty Roster
Sergeant at Arms
Hackett, Michael
 
Invocation
Carroll, Dennis
 
Ticket Table
Stokes, II, Tom
 

Online Meeting Attendance Best Practices
When you first arrive at the meeting feel free to talk with other attendees.
 
Once the meeting starts mute your microphone to eliminate background noises and avoid over talking.
 
If you want to ask a question or make a comment
  • Wait 2 seconds after the last person has spoken
  • Unmute your microphone
  • State your name and ask your question
  • Mute your microphone
 
Online Meeting Access
 
NOTE: If you are accessing the meeting from an Apple or Android device you will need to install the WebEx meeting client from the App Store or Google Play prior to the meeting.
 
It is recommended to install the Cisco WebEx Windows app from the Microsoft store if using a windows computer.
 
You will be able to access the meeting from home via your computer or telephone with the following options:
 
  • Computer with camera, speakers and microphone
    • You will be able to see and hear the presenters and the presenters will be able to see and hear you.
  • Computer with no camera but with speakers and microphone
    • You will be able to see and hear the presenters and the presenters will be able to hear you.
  • Computer with no speakers or no microphone
    • You will be able to see the presenters
    • You will use your phone to call in so the presenters can hear you and you can hear the presenters.
  • No computer
    • You will use your phone to call in so the presenters can hear you and you can hear the presenters.
 
Access by computer is preferred as it will allow you see the meeting as well as keeping audio interference to a minimum.
 
You will receive an invitation via email to join the meeting. Simply click on Join meeting.
 
Between meetings be sure to purchase queen tickets, donate to the pig, donate to eyeglasses and/or donate to the sarge program.
Speakers
Jun 04, 2020
Leslie Plesac, Executive Director
Sinai Forum - Upcoming Season!
Jun 11, 2020
Jim Welborne
Jim's Rotary Trip to India in 2002 & Incoming Club President Presentation
Jun 18, 2020
Adam Parkhouse
INDOT
Jul 02, 2020
Tony Rodriguez, director
La Porte County Office of Community and Economic Development
Jul 09, 2020 11:45 AM
Garden Party
Baker Mansion
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Russell Hampton
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