Our Community Foundation

Thanks for joining us this week for a wonderful program.  William Rhodehamel was our guest speaker.  He was introduced by Mike Petrunich.  The community foundation has a long history in the county.  What started as the Plainfield Community Foundation has grown to over 8.5 Million dollars in community funds that are used to make our communtity better.  Hendricks County Community Foundation improves the quality of life in Hendricks County by:  Helping donors match their passions with community needs; Awarding grants to nonprofits organizations and projects; and collaborating to address community issues.  Last year the foundation granted over 725,000 dollars in grants and support. 

This Thursday, we will be at the Trainstation for Farmers Day.  See you all there. 

26 Million Dollars Coming Back to Hendricks County

Max Poynter was the Program Chair for last week.  His guest was Beth Switzer from the Hendricks County Purdue Extension Office.  Beth introduced the Benefit Bank to the Danville Rotary Club.    The Benefit Bank of Indiana is a work supports program of Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences which provides informal educational programs and educational materials that improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. These programs influence attitudes, teach skills, increase knowledge, and inspire aspirations. (Copy from their Website)  Through the Benefit Bank you can have your taxes done for free (income limit), sign up for food stamps, Register to vote, or sign up for other assistance.  The Benefit Bank partners with some of the local food pantry's.  Beth said that the 26 million comes from a study from 2009 that says that this was unclaimed money that the state have in assistance for people in our community.  The Benefit Bank wants to bring this money back to Hendricks County.  

Next Week:  Jim Graham will be our speaker.  He will be giving us an update on the Qudrat School in Afghanistan.

Rotary Ag Day

Editors Note:  I just wanted to thank each of you for taking the time to read our Rotary Blog.  I hope you enjoy it each week.

Ag Day
Welcome to all Farmers.  We had a good turn out at the Ellis Park Train Station for Ag Day or Farmers Appreciation.  Some of the Farmers were:  David Whicker, Phillys Palmer, Jim Loughmiller, JD Mendenhall, Cathy Stamper, Rex Parsons, and Charles and Theresa Brown.  This is not a full list, just the names I was able to remember.  Sorry to leave anyone out.  We were very happy that these folk took the time to share their time with us.  The Danville Rotary Club would like to formally thank all farmers for the work that they do.

Other guests included:  Interactors:  Gary, Lornezo, Gabe, Elliott and Plainfield Rotarian Mike Miller.

Henry Wallis introduced our speaker, Amber Wolfe from AgrAbility.  Amber is a Project Coordinator for them.  AgrAbility is an organization designed to help farmers with disabilities continue farming.  They specialize in Arthritis help.  They will work to keep farmers farming.  They are receiving funding from the USDA now.  50 million battle Arthritis and mostly women are effected.  Amber suggests getting checked out by your doctor if you have problems with your joints not your vet.

Jayson Marksberry and Mike Miller both talked briefly about the tornadoes and destruction in Southern Indiana.  Jayson got the word out to the club last week that he had alread made a relief run to Henrysville there weekend before.  Jayson let us know what supplies are still needed and that he was collecting those donations with the help of North Salem State Bank.  (As of Monday at 10am, I am still waiting on word from Jayson for an update on how things went over the weekend.)

Your Chance to Help!
Mike Miller spoke about the opportunity for each club to help on a District Level.  Here is a excerpt from the District Website:

Register to Help With Tornado Relief
Description:	Our group will be doing tree and debris removal. Please dress appropriately. Leather gloves, boots and rain gear are strongly recommended. We need three additional chain saws and four-wheel drive vehicles are also needed, if possible. The Rotary Club of Danville generously equipped our trailer with one chain saw already. The Salvation Army is providing our team with overnight accommodations, if needed, at the Country Lake Christian Retreat Center, (approximately 15 miles from Marysville.) You may work one day or all of them, whatever your schedule or physical limitations permit. Please join us if you can. Our plan is to meet at 8:00am on Thursday, March 15that the Cracker Barrel at the Scottsburg exit (mile marker 29A.) From there, we will drive to Marysville to Fire Station #2 on Nabb Marysville Road (approximately one mile SE of Marysville.) Please check-in there upon your arrival for a work assignment. If you have questions or concerns, please call Mike or e-mail Mike directly. His contact information is as follows: Mike Miller CPCT/BAT Drug and Alcohol Testing LLC 317-664-0188 cell 317-243-5468 office drugtesting@att.net
Location:	Our plan is to meet at 8:00am on Thursday, March 15that the Cracker Barrel at the Scottsburg exit (mile marker 29A.) From there, we will drive to Marysville to Fire Station #2 on Nabb Marysville Road (approximately one mile SE of Marysville.) Please check-in there upon your arrival for a work assignment.
Event Date:	Thursday March 15, 2012  to  Sunday March 18, 2012
Start Time:	8:00 AM

Follow this link to Register to help out.

March Madness!!!!

Brackets and more brackets.... Join the CVB in the Pizza Playoffs.  Cast your vote today.  Our club is planning on sampling some pizza from some of these local contenders.  Stay tuned for more information.  But, today you can vote, in Round !,  for your favorite pizza hangout until 8pm.  Starting at 8pm you can vote in Round 2.  Follow the link and cast your vote today!