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N
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SJanuary 10th, 2010
Weekly Publication of the Rotary Club of Arlington North“The Friendliest Club In Town” since June 4, 1982
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
OF THE THINGS WE THINK, SAY OR DO:
1ST .. Is it the Truth?
2nd .. Is it Fair to all concerned?
3rd .. Will it build Good Will and Better Friendships?
4th .. Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
www.arlingtonnorthrotary.org
GREETERS & INVOCATION
01-10 Tim Gette & Lance Brownlee Invocation: Lance Browlee
01-17 Craig Forester & Jim Bass Invocation: Craig Forster
01-24 Lance Brownlee & Clint Cockerell Invocation: Clint Cockerell
Upcoming Programs
Dec 20th Chandra Thompson"Arlington Life Shelter"
Our Mission The Arlington Life Shelter shepherds homeless men, women and children towards a lifestyle of self-sufficiency.Our Approach The Arlington Life Shelter is not just a place to stay and get a meal. It is a place to begin removing the roadblocks and rebuilding the confidence and skills required to return to self-sufficiency. The Board of Directors, volunteers and staff have high expectations for the homeless men, women and children served by the agency, giving them constant support to meet those expectations. Developing an effective, therapeutic relationship with each individual or family member is the most essential component of the services provided at the Arlington Life Shelter. Staff members partner with each resident to develop a measurable service plan focusing on their strengths, their abilities to grow and their capacities to take control of their lives. A coordinated, team approach is used to identify and address all of the needs of residents in a flexible, holistic manner.(Continued on page 2)
Stanley, Barney G. Jan 06
Hines, Barry Jan 13
Laufer, Annys Jan 11
McCree, Dorothy F. Jan 15
Miller, John A Jan 27
Anna Murphy & Derek Rippatoe
Jan 10 International Bowling Museum
Cynthia Hopkins Jan 17 Fourth Street School
Amy Babineaux-Smith
Jan 24 Safe-R
Mary Cathcart Feb 7 Heifer International
COMPASS is Produced and edited by: Stacy Callaghan and Kelly L Lewis - For comments or suggestions – e-mail to arcsecretary@yahoo.com
WHEELCHAIR PROGRAM RAFFLE!
The lucky member or guest whose ticket is pulled, gets a chance at winning ½ the Pot if they
draw the Ace of Spades.
The pot is over $2,700!
This benefits the on behalf of our Club.
1/13 Annys Laufer Doreen Bruner
1/20 Jim Bass Brenda Crayne
1/27 John Miller Adnan Bahar 2/03 Clint Cockerell Craig Forster
2/10 Annys Laufer Doreen Bruner
MEALS ON WHEELS
We Need your Help!
2010-2011 Club Officers
President – Kelly Lewis President Elect – Steve GendeImmediate Past President –Mike CobbSecretary – Stace CallaghanTreasurer – Jim Bass
Directors/Avenues of ServiceClub Service – Clint CockerellCommunity Service – Annys LauferVocational Service – Jeff Provence & Greg MillerInternational Service – Bryan KeathleyRotary Foundation– Joe BrunerFamily of Rotary – Doreen Bruner & Kelly LewisPublications – Stacy Callaghan & Kelly LewisPublicity –Michael GonzalesSergeant of Arms – Jimmy Gary
Send makeup information (time & place) to the Sergeant at Arms on the next Monday meeting, or to Stacy Callaghan at:
anrsecretary@yahoo.com
(also a good email for other secretary or newsletter items)
Results:
75% of residents completing the Arlington Life Shelter 9 week program have prepared a budget and moved into permanent housing.95% of homeless children are enrolled in day care or school within 72 hours and receive all required immunizations within two weeks.85% of children who are in the shelter two or more weeks show a 50% decrease in discipline problems.95% of residents are linked with community services that can assist them in their journey to long-term self-sufficiency.85% of all residents graduating from the Arlington Life Shelter Program will have completed 36 hours of skill training.75% of residents without a high school diploma or GED receive counseling on alternative training programs.75% of school-age children receive 8-10 hours of individual tutoring and computer instruction a week.
Website: www.arlingtonlifeshelter.orgDirector of Community Services - Chandra Thompson, MSSWE-Mail: cthompson@arlingtonlifeshelter.org
(Shelter, continued from page 1)
Program requirements:
Commitment - Program participants must commit to the hard work and possible life changes required by the program as they transition to self-sufficiency.Drug Testing - Persons who initially test positive may enter the program by agreeing to participate in drug treatment.Background Checks - Persons with felony convictions of a crime against another person in the past 5 years and/or a conviction of a crime against a child ever will be denied entry to ensure shelter safety.Mental Health - Disorders must be controllable with medication and counseling.Physical Status - Persons must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.The Arlington Life Shelter charges no fees for services.
Mark Your Calendars for January 28th:
The members of the Flower Mound Rotary Club invite all the members of your club to our 5th annual Vine and Dine Fundraiser. It will be a fun event with great food, live music, wine stroll and live auction. Please visit www.flowermoundwinestroll.com. We look forward to seeing you at our event! Thank you very much.
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Greg was also gracious to answer some candid questions about how the legal world. Some include:
What about the limits on settlements? Greg told us of a man who lost his arms and legs due to negligence (and unneeded surgery). With today’s limits, it’s limited to lost income (about 2 million dollars) and a maximum of $250,000 for his suffering. After paying off the lawyers and other expenses he got about $500,000 – far short of what he should have gotten.
Many parts of the legal world have gone to mediation, what about hospitals/doctors, the insurance companies, and the injured? Although it works elsewhere, it doesn’t work here. Typically, the hospitals and insurance companies see no profit in compromising when a long fight might very well defeat their opponents at much lower cost. The lawyers for the injured make big money with a big settlement and long drawn out legal work. Neither side is motivated to settle (except maybe the injured and the doctors)!
Local Make Up Meeting Locations
Tuesday-Noon Arlington West Shady Valley Country Club
Tuesday-6:00pm Arlington Sunset J. Gilligans – (400 East Abram) **New Location
Wednesday-Noon Great Southwest Humperdinks (700 Six Flags Dr.)
Thursday-Noon Arlington Downtown 1st Methodist Church (Center & Division)
Friday-6:45 am Arlington Sunrise Division Street Dinner (1800 W. Division)
Friday-Noon Arlington South Spring Creek Barbeque (S. Cooper St)
Club Roster
PP- Past President PHF-Paul Harris Fellow MD-Rotary Major Donor B- Rotary Benefactor BS- Rotary Bequest Society DG- District Governor
Adnan Bahar (PHF)Building Operations
Jim Bass (Treasurer-PP-PHF)Consulting Automotive Finance
Jimmy BennettAccounting Commercial
Doreen Bruner (PHF-B)Non-Profit youth
Joe Bruner (Rotary Foundation, PP-PHF-B)
Accounting – Commercial
Stace Callaghan (Secretary, Publications-PHF)
Real Estate – Residential
Chuck Chambers (PP-PHF)Advertising – Signs
Mike Cobb-(PP)Contractor-HVAC
Clint Cockerell (Club Service)Banking
Pat Conner (PHF)Wholesale Distribution / Entrepreneur
Brenda CrayneEmergency Operations Sales
Willie Dean PHDNon-Profit – Administration
Don Ellis (PHF)Banking & Insurance
Craig ForsterFinancial Services
Jimmy Gary II (Sergeant of Arms)
Insurance – Commercial
Margo GaryMarketing- Insurance
Steve Gende (President Elect)Investment Advisor
Michael Gonzales (Publicity)Non Profit – Youth
Ken HewlettPest Control
Kris HinckleyCertified Public Accountant
Barry HinesLaw Enforcement
Craig Hubble (PHF)Law- General Practice
Lucy Iovinelli (PP-PHF)Travel Agent
Terry IpPhotographer
Hank Jacobs (PP-PHF)General Dentistry
Jimmy Jones (PP-PHF-B)Education- Administration (Retired)
Bryan Keathley (International Service, PHF)
Insurance – Group and Personal
Annys Laufer (Community Service)
Real Estate – Residential
Mel LeBlancMedical Sales
Kelly L Lewis (President, Publications)
Realtor – Residential
Barbara Lucas (PP-PHF)Religion – Christian
Michael McArthurSecurity-District Sales Mgr
Dick McCree (PP-PHF-B-MD)Automotive Repair Service
Reg McDaniel (PHF)Medical / Physician
Greg Miller (Vocational Service, PHF)
Retail - Office Furniture
John Miller (PP-PHF-DG)Distribution Consultant
Brian NealFinance - Credit Card Processing
Kimberly PhillipsLandscape Architect
Don Pittman (PP-PHF)Travel Agency
Jeff Provence (Vocational Service)
Education Administration HS
Teresa SimsEducation – Literacy
Marc Stach (PP-PHF)Law – General Practice
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