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INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY!! Last week we raised $1500 in fines, which the board matched, so a total of $3,000 is being given to Carter LaCasse's family to help defray the costs associated with his treatment. Joan gave us a heartrending update, and we can be proud of our club's generosity. THANK YOU to all who contributed !! Last week we had several guests: Jackson Hudnall (He's also coming back this week; August 11th is his 5th birthday! His father may want to bring his wallet); Jim Fallon who does commercial lending at Berkshire Bank (guest of Tom Hamel); Amy McNally who works for MassDOT (guest of Carol Liebinger-Healey); Pastor Stephen Dale of the First United Methodist Church (guest of Jim Bronson). Reminder! Dirt Wanted: As you may recall, we found there is indeed a leaker at Sparks Tower. Due to thus security concern, access to Sparks Tower is limited to credentialed individuals only, therefore you can't drop by 10th floor (Fines Division) with dirt on your fellow Rotarians. Just because we won't see you at the office doesn't mean we don't want the dirt! Spies of all kinds are encouraged to send dirt, inuendo, vicious packs of truth and all of life's great celebrations to Janet or Jim via email or social media message. While we can't always promise a quid-pro-quo, the Sargant at Arms handbook instructs us to be very kind to those that tattle. Text or message us your dirt! |
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The gentlemen shared details of the new housing project taking place at the church. With funding secured in large part through a grant from Pittsfield's share of ARPA funds, the new project features nine micro apartments for people in transition, which will be constructed on the upper floor of the church's education wing which is no longer used. Downstairs a homeless resource center will take shape. This facility will function as a liaison between the varied public services offered in and around downtown Pittsfield and the homeless community. Zion Lutheran Church is hoping Club members will act as a cheerleader for the project, offering public and private support for the endeavor. Further, Zion and First United Methodist Church which is currently building out an emergency shelter across the street are hoping to find synergies in the projects and importantly within the community these two facilities will serve.