October 15, 2009 – Twenty-nine Rotarians and guests, including new member John Thompson and John Fischer’s guest and new step son-in-law Mike Bingaman, heard Keri Albright, President and CEO of the GSVUW, present information about United Way’s six Priorities for Impact: Alcohol and drug abuse and its effect on families and communities; Poverty and/or the dependency on social services and assistance programs; lack of public transportation; social opportunities for at-risk teens (13-16); accessibility to quality early child care; and need for greater understanding and appreciation for diverse and emerging Valley populations. The UW is building coalitions with others (government, chamber, agencies, etc.) to address issues. The re-opening of the dental clinic is of special note in this regard. Mike Flock arranged the program and Bob Soper served as greeter. Joyce Anderson noted Dottie Anderson’s 17^th anniversary as a Rotarian and John Reed’s 7^th year.

Announcements: Tell Mike Hayes if you are able to host guests in your home for the Beds for a Cause program for SU’s family weekend – last weekend in October. *Tom Gates is looking for 4 or 5 volunteers to help move and assemble artificial Christmas trees on 11/29 for Tree Fest. **The Halloween Parade is 10/20, chaired by Donna Shuck and Art Bowen, needing about 6 volunteers to distribute candy. Sign up sheet circulated.***The book selected for Tree Fest is Andy and Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure, written by Andrew Shoup for the Fairborn, Ohio Rotary Club Literacy Project.****John Fischer reports that the golf tournament proceeds are at about $14,000, matching last year.