to Bullying” program at the Ford Performing Arts Center.
We participated in a thirteen question true-false quiz about bullying. One Rotarian at each table via their smart phone an- swered the questions to the quiz with support from the other Rotarians at the table. A software program called Kahoot.it was utilized. There were five teams and each team was named. It was a competition between the teams and points were earned for speed and correct answers. Team names were: Refugees, No Tech, Past Presidents, CM-Bob-Neil, and Two of Us. No Tech ended up winning with a technical assist from Shan- non Peterson.
“Bullying is intentional, repeated aggressive behavior with an im- balance of power”; “One out of every three students is bullied”;
and “Peers are almost always present when bullying occurs” are several examples of the True- False questions we answered.
We learned about bullying and that Dearborn Public Schools has a cutting edge program to combat it. The schools track incidents, hold student and parent training programs to combat bullying, and hold District wide events to edu- cate about bullying. Three pillars of the program are respect and safety, empathy, and do not stand by. District has developed a 30 page parent tool box docu- ment to educate on bullying.
There is also a District Anti- Bullying Policy document. Ms.
Charles will share these docu- ments with us via e-mail. The Kahoot.it software on bullying education can be used at home at the dinner table. She also distrib- uted a sheet with a list of web- sites regarding combating bully- ing that parents can utilize as a resource.
Respectfully submitted, David Anderson
Thursday’s Meeting Summary
President Merritt Robertson led today’s meeting, which opened with the singing of the National Anthem. Margaret Blohm did the Invocation, which was a prayer hoping Rotary service and spirit has a positive effect on current, past and future Rotarians.
Today’s greeter, Glenn Maleyko, introduced our six guests and (hosts), Ryan Doute (Diane Ives), John Deaver (Neil Allen), Danene Charles (today’s speaker), Kathleen Kalil, Beth Hogan (Dan’s wife), and Jim Perri. All were serenaded in traditional fashion.
Jessica Haddad promoted upcom- ing Painting with a Purpose fund- raiser. Cost is $35.00 and will sup- port Syrian refugees overseas.
Watch for future flyer.
Diane Ives announced Rotary District 6400 Meet the Governor Night in Harrow, Canada is June 28, 2016. Please e-mail Diane with RSVP by June 12, 2016.
Dan Hogan encouraged us to vol- unteer, donate, sponsor, support, golf, etc. at Annual Dearborn Rotary Hugh Archer Scholarship Golf Outing on August 8, 2016 at Dear- born Country Club. Outing flyers were at all the tables.
President Merritt recognized Dar- lene Schoolmaster as the new Dear- born Rotarian of the Year. An- nouncement was made at last week’s President Dinner. Merritt said he and his family thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Jim Perri led the induction of our newest Dearborn Rotarian, Dr.
Kathleen Kalil from Dearborn Public Schools. Glenn Maleyko is Kath- leen’s sponsor and stood with her.
Jim told Kathleen she is joining a worldwide organization and her membership is a passport for vis- iting and being welcomed at any of 33,000 Rotary Clubs. He encour- aged Kathleen to pursue whatever service vision is her passion, be it local or international. A Rotary pledge was spoken and Kathleen was presented with her pin and membership packet.
President Merritt said we still have time to sign-up on-line for Rotary District 6400 Conference. A new Saturday-Sunday only Conference package has been created and cost is just $300. for one night’s lodging, several meals, and conference pro- gram.
Jim and Diane Ives recently attend- ed Rotary International Convention in Korea. They were two of 44,000 participants from around the globe.
We will hear more about the conven- tion in the future. Jim said we should think about attending next year’s Rotary International Convention in Atlanta. The 100-year anniversary of the Rotary Foundation will be cele- brated. You can register now on-line for this international experience.
Jim Mackey led the 50/50 raffle today. President Merritt drew win- ning ticket. John McDonald was the winner of $14. and said he has been waiting 15 years to win.
PDG Jack Mueller did a Foundation Minute. As of May 27, 2016 Jack announced, there are only 16 report- ed cases of polio in the world. Five are in Afghanistan and eleven are in Pakistan. Rotary is working to eradi- cate polio in these two countries and to keep the rest of world polio free.
Thank you for your continued sup- port of the Rotary International Foundation.
Scott Starks introduced today’s speaker, Danene Charles from the Dearborn Public Schools. She was Asst. Principal and then Principal at O.L. Smith Middle School, when Scott’s children attended there. She is now in administration and is the Coordinator for Affective Education.
Ms. Charles oversees the District’s effort in response to bullying behav- ior, restorative practices and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support.
Today’s program was “What do you know about bullying”. Ms. Charles said some of the banter she heard at today’s Rotary meeting could be considered bullying, if we were not friends. She asked us to save Novem- ber 3, 2016, Thursday, at 6:00 PM for a Dearborn Public Schools “Response
Future Meetings 6-14-16
Club Board Mtg.
Dbrn. Schools Admin Bldg 5:30PM
6-16-16 Detroit Boots Jarret Schlaff
6-23-16
6-30-16
President Merritt's year end com- ments
7-7-16 Future Meeting Duty Roster 06-16-16
Greeter Bob Gleichauf
Guests and Visitors Bob Gleichauf
Invocation Sue Dabaja
X-Ray Editor David Anderson
Pictures from Today
Newest Dearborn Rotary member Kathleen Kalil with Jim Perri from the Fairlane Sunrise Club, and sponsor Glen Maleyko
Danene Charles, our speaker today.
The Hugh Archer Golf Outing is one of our major fundraisers held at Dearborn Country Club. It is a
fun event while raising money for scholarship for deserving Dearborn Youth. There is plenty of oppor-
tunity to help with this event from registration to raffle ticket sales. We are also very much in need of
hole sponsors, so if you are able sponsor, or know someone who would be able, please fill out the form
on the flyer found at www.dearbornrotary.org.
Announcements
Our goal for annual giving is set at $9,670.00 . If every member contributes to the Rotary Foundation “Every Rotarian Every Year” program, we will make the pledges with no problem. Remember “It’s not about the mon- ey, but what the money can do.”
Dave Anderson, Win Arneson, Neil Allen, Margaret Blohm, Rick Enright, John & Mary Fish, Val Murphy Goodrich, Rick Goward, Omar & Maureen Guevara, Art Hamparian, Hassen Hammoud, PP Lee Hollmann, CDG Jim Ives, Don Karcher, Jim Mackey, Mike Maldegan, Al Martin. John McDonald, Roger Miller, Jack & Jane Mueller, John Paepke, Merritt Robertson, Darlene Schoolmaster, Nancy Siwik, Jim Thorpe, Ray Trudeau, Bill White, Bob Young, Waseem Younis.
Need X-Ray meeting minute writers. Promise maximum writing is only once every six weeks. Can volunteer for even once a quarter or year. Please contact David Anderson.
Scott Starks is looking for greeters and invocation givers.
Please let him know if you’re willing to serve.
Dearborn Rotary Foundation meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at noon at Cham- ber of Commerce Confer- ence Room in Clara Bryant Library.
The Rotary Foundation Giving—Every Rotarian Every Year
Get your registrations in for the Hugh Archer Golf Outing. Form is on the Dearborn Rotary Website.
Special District Conference Offering
For a limited-time only, you can register for a special Saturday/Sunday (June 25 & 26) package at this year's District Conference,
"Kalamazoom" at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. This year's conference is easy-to-reach from all of District 6400! Take advantage of the short drive and this year's theme: Storytelling! To register for this special, last-minute two-day conference package, simply click here and fill out this brief form. Please note: this special package is not eligible for the district matching stipend offered for full conference registration.
Arrive in time for Saturday morning's General Session featuring the District 6400 Ghana Story and the compelling story of living through El Salvador's brutal civil war with our special guest, Sister Peggy O'Neill. Stay for lunch, enjoy our afternoon free-time activities and a fellowship reception with conference attendees.
Cap off this great day with our gala awards night dinner, special entertainment, keynote from our President's Representative Ashok Gupta and presentation of our district's 2015-16 major awards, including the Frank Devlyn award for public image, Hugh Archer award (best new project) and Dick Hedke award (best all-around Rotary club in Super District 6400)!
Sunday morning begins with an interfaith service led by Jeremy Gyorke, Wyandotte club president, a delicious breakfast in the ballroom and our conference wrap-up including the annual "Smiling Faces" recap of the conference, a report from PDG Neil McBeth on the impact to clubs from the recent Council on Legislation changes and a preview of the 2016-17 District Conference.
This special package includes Saturday lunch & dinner and Sunday breakfast, Saturday night stay at the beautiful Radisson Kalamazoo and overnight parking. Just $300.00 per person, or $425.00 per couple.
Click here to reserve this special, limited-time only package. Offer expires June 15, 2016.
It's not too late to register for the full conference, just click on this link.
Hope to see you in Kalamazoo!
DGE Sue & PDG Bruce Goldsen Kalamazoom Conference Chairs
