The Spokesman - Archive  Sep 15, 2008

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SPEAKERS:

Sept. 18th - Joel F. Weiss, President and CEO of the United Way of the Pioneer Valley -  Weiss will discuss the United Way¹s leadership role in our community in bringing together a network of people and organizations necessary to address problems at their root causes. Weiss was appointed to his position in May, 2005 and is responsible for overseeing the day to day activities of The United Way including its annual fundraising appeal and long term financial resource development, strategic planning, member agency relationships and leadership development

Sept. 25th - Russell F. Denver, President of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) - The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is an organization of experts in land use and development. The city of Springfield, in conjunction with the business community and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce helped to bring ULI here for an intensive study on the future development of Springfield. The results were unveiled in March of 2007 and are now in the process of being implemented.

Hurricanes pummel Haiti - District 7020 appeals to Rotarians for help. Four hurricanes within a span of a month have caused massive flooding in Haiti, sending local Rotarians scrambling to provide help for thousands displaced by the storms. Martin and McCombe are asking Rotarians to help out by sending donations. Information on how to do so is available at the RI Zones 33 and 34 Web site. Members of the Rotary Club of Cayes helped distribute food packets to long lines earlier this month. Rassin said the district's relief efforts have raised US$25,000, not nearly enough to meet all the need.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

10/3 Meeting - Police Commissioner Fitchett

10/10 Meeting - Bill Vernon & Dr Marylou Buyse - Health Care Reform

10/17 Meeting - Club Assembly