Meeting Summary Jun 15 2016
PROGRAM:
Thank you to Richard Smith from Christ Home Warminster. Christ Home has been in existence since 1903, first in Philadelphia and then to Warminster in 1907. Christ home serves needy and neglected Children and youth by providing a faith based stable, caring home environment while meeting the educational, medical, emotional and social needs of the children. Currently there are two campuses, Warminster and Lancaster. Over the years, programs have expanded to include a teen Mother and Baby program and programs for Seniors. They offer a wide range of senior services and living options for older adults including independent living, skilled rehab and nursing, personal care and memory care services. Christ home is a 501(c)(3) organization founded as a non denominational Christian Ministry. For more information, please visit their website http://www.christshome.org/
President Rob presented a check from the Hatboro Rotary to the Hatboro YMCA for their Annual Campaign. Tracy McDonald gave a personal account of how the Y assisted her family after the death of her husband. With two boys ages 11 and 8, it was important that they continue to have an outlet both physically and emotionally and to continue doing things that they did as a family before their father's death. Tracy received much needed help and support from her Y family. The YMCA does provide financial assistance to families and individuals who might be in need of some help.The Annual Campaign plays a critical role in helping the Y fulfill its mission. It is surprising how many people do not know the Y is a charity. Each year, they provide Financial Assistance to1-in-4 people at their branches. This year's campaign raised over $6,000,000.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thank you to Russ Fairlie for hosting Fireside Chat. If you have never been to a fireside chat, please attend....even if you have been a Rotarian for years, there is always something to learn about this great organization.
July 13 is Tribal Challenge. Time to volunteer!