The Foghorn - March 5, 2020
The Rotary Club of
Michigan City Indiana
 
Chartered 1916
Every Spring for the last 12 years Michigan City Rotarians have read the story of the Four Way Test to third graders in Michigan City schools.  Come join us this year by signing up to read by clicking here.
Stories
Apple Dumpling Reading Project

Andy & Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure is the story of a young entrepreneur who starts an apple dumpling business. With the guidance of a mysterious voice, conveying the Four-Way Test, he turns his venture into a wonderful success and makes friends along the way.
 
The story was written and illustrated by Andrew J. Shoup, a children’s book author and illustrator. And the book is jointly published by the Rotary Club of Fairborn and TokoBooks.

Click here to sign up to read.

Our next program is
Housing Opportunities in La Porte and Porter Counties
By Jordan Stanfill, Executive Director
 
Housing Opportunities is a community-sustained nonprofit that resolves and prevents homelessness for adults, children, and seniors in Porter and La Porte counties. Above all, they provide hope to clients experiencing homelessness and its effects.
 
Join us at our lunch meeting in Patrick's Grille at 12:00pm to hear about the programs offered by this invaluable asset to or community.
Stepping Stone Shelter
At our March 5th meeting Nanda Danitschek, Executive Director of Stepping Stone Shelter for Women spoke about the shelter's goal of providing those who are victims of domestic violence, services including 24/7 crisis lines & intervention, temporary shelter, clothing & food, transitional housing, counseling, support groups, and advocacy.
 
Mission
The members of The Stepping Stone Shelter for Women, alert to the problems of domestic violence existing at all socioeconomic levels in American society and, perpetuating itself from generation to generation, associate themselves to work toward its elimination and, in particular, to offer refuge and services to its victims in our area.
 
Company Overview
The Stepping Stone Shelter for Women, Inc. attempts to respond constructively to the victims of domestic violence and to assist them in living within the community without violence.
 
Description
It is the philosophy of The Stepping Stone Shelter for Women, Inc. that family violence is a complex and serious problem, not only to the individual family involved, but also for the community. They view the problem as cyclical in nature; the solution requiring that the intervention process be one of education and understanding by each mate as to why the family, as a unit, is in trouble.
 
Services provided include:
  • Temporary Shelter
  • Clothing and Food
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Support Groups
  • One to One Support
  • Rape Recovery Support
  • Essential Transportation
  • 24 hour staffing and hotline.
  • "The Bridge" Transition Housing (details below)
"The Bridge":  Families that have completed their program at Stepping Stone may be eligible to stay in one of their 15 transition apartments. This program allows clients and their children to live on a safe campus in their own apartment while continuing to rebuild their lives. Units include 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments.
 
For more information go to http://www.steppingstoneshelter.org
 
 
How Rotary is helping refugees
Since 2015, more than 4 million people have fled an economically devastated Venezuela. The latest issue of The Rotarian tracks the stories of three refugees to put a face on the crisis. Also read how Rotarians are helping people fleeing from Venezuela and those who remain behind.
Using film to build peace and understanding
Visiting the wreckage of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor with her Japanese father and American mother left a lasting impression on Megumi Nishikura as a child. But it was the terrorist attacks on the US in 2001 that convinced the then film-student to pursue a Rotary Peace Fellowship and commit to using media to pursue peace.
Rotary, Toastmasters launch new collaboration
Rotary and Toastmasters have launched a new collaboration to help their members broaden their networks and increase their positive impact in communities. Rotary clubs and districts can get involved in this alliance by learning more about Toastmasters, exploring its resources and public speaking tips, or visiting a local Toastmasters club. Read a blog post about why Toastmasters benefits Rotary clubs and learn more.
Upcoming Events
March Board Meeting
STAR Center
Mar 25, 2020
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
 
Apple Dumpling Reading Project
Mar 26, 2020 1:15 PM –
Apr 03, 2020 12:45 PM
 
View entire list
Duty Roster
Mar 12, 2020
 
Sergeant at Arms
Scott, Jim
 
Student Host - Marquette High School
Gately, David
 
Greeter & Invocation
Welborne, Jim
 
Ticket Table
Keene, Thomas
 
Photographer
Smith DDS, Bruce
 
Mar 19, 2020
 
Sergeant at Arms
Gertner, Bill
 
Student Host - JROTC
May, Abby
 
Greeter & Invocation
Krause, Julia
 
Ticket Table
Scott, Jim
 
Photographer
Smith DDS, Bruce
 
Mar 26, 2020
 
Social Night w/Toastmasters
 
Speakers
Mar 12, 2020
Housing Opportunities
Mar 19, 2020
Garwood's Orchard & Bethany Lutheran Church Community Projects
Mar 26, 2020
Thirsty Thursday evening event 5-7pm location TBD
Apr 02, 2020
Safe Haven Laws and Safe Haven Baby Box Information
Apr 09, 2020
Michigan City Elston Branch of the Y
Apr 16, 2020
Mayor of Michigan City
Apr 23, 2020
Michigan City Economic Development Update
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Website 101
 
Starting in next month's newsletter Jim Welborne will be presenting techniques to use the club's website's features.
Russell Hampton
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