Pledge of Allegiance
Inspiration
Don Saracen highlighted wisdom from Mark Twain, where a minister inspires a congregation member about the plight of a native group, so much so that the congregation member mentally increases the funds that he plans to contribute. Eventually, a point of diminishing marginal returns is passed, and the congregation member eventually decides that he will TAKE money from the collection plate, rather than contributing to it.
Guests
Cynthia Leonard
Peter Peterson – former Rotarian
Joe Thomas
Announcements
Legends for Literacy will be held on October 17. Game sponsors include Anthony Landi, Pete and Emily Brock, and Anthony Hollingshead.
Environmental Committee needs members and participation. Emily Bernstein has offered to chair. Let us know if you can get involved?
One goal of the club is to increase membership engagement and participation. Particularly, attendance at Tuesday meetings is a specific goal. If you have ideas on how to increase engagement, please reach out to Pete Brock.
Owl technology may be employed to enhance Zoom user experience. We are examining this option.
Ferragosto will be celebrated at the Landi’s house. RSVP by email to Anthony Landi.
Wendy Marcus’ husband is experiencing serious health issues. Please keep them in your thoughts.
Happy Bucks
- Pete Brock emphasizes that happiness is a choice, not an entitlement.
- Sharon Garland is happy to see so many people.
- Cynthia Leonard (past president) is happy to be here. Additionally, her daughter was recently married.
- Kris David gives her last dollar. Alex and Gabriella had recent birthday.
- Tony Mendez is just happy to be back at Providence Rotary.
- Peter Peterson celebrates his nonprofit called My Home Court and the dedication of a new playground. MyHomeCourt.org.
- Libby is happy to be the guest speaker and to talk about her program.
- Alex David had people over to his new place for his birthday. Good times had by all.
Guest Speakers
Allori Fernandes, Site Director & Libby Lubera, Program Manager JARC RI
The Jane Adams Resource Corporation was founded in Chicago in 1985 to help low-income workers, job seekers, and community residents attain financial self-sufficiency through manufacturing skills training and support service. (You should note this as people who work should not live in poverty.)
The RI chapter is located at 50 Sims Ave. in Providence.
Some fun facts:
- The average machinist in RI is 49.
- 76% of machinists are over 40 and only 7% are between the ages of 20 and 30.
Libby discussed the user of Computer Numerical Control (CNC), which is a method for automating control of machine tools using software embedded in a microcomputer attached to the tool. The program is 20 weeks in length – 500 hours. Open entry, open exit.
To be eligible, participants must be: Unemployed or underemployed, No sexual offenses, Eligible to work in the US, and be 18+.
After graduation from the program one can expect: $18-$22 hr (national average) initial wage, then an average salary after 5 years $62,000, and the ability to set up and operate CNC Machine tools for turning and milling processes.
The program places a heavy emphasis career pathways/employer engagement and social inclusion. The program also includes financial opportunities centers including:
- Financial coaching
- Employment coaching
- Income support specialist
