June 3, 2020

ASSIGNMENTS

FELLOWSHIP: June, 2020 – Lauren Kramer

MAGAZINE REPORT: June, 2020 – Kim Straniak

Lauren Kramer’s birthday is in the month of June. So, for

Fellowship this week, she decided to explore what happened during her

birth year, 1990. Here are a few of the details; in 1990:

*** Gas was $1.34 a gallon.

*** NASA deployed the Hubble Space Telescope, the first major

optical telescope to be placed in space. This was the most significant

ROTARY NOTES

A publication of the Rotary Club of Warren

Rotary Motto

Service Above Self

4-Way Test

Of the things we think, say or do:

Is it the truth?

Is it fair to all

concerned?

Will it build goodwill and

better friendship?

Will it be

beneficial to all concerned?

Avenues of

Service

Club Service

Vocational Service

Community

Service

International Service

Youth Service

FELLOWSHIP

This month, we celebrate the importance of International

Fellowships, which are groups that share a common passion. They are a fun

way to make friendships, explore a hobby or vocation, & enhance your

Rotary experience. Paul Harris said, “The foundation on

which Rotary is built is friendship; on no less firm foundation could it have stood.”

advancement in astronomy since Galileo’s telescope.

*** Sue, one of the largest, most extensive, and best preserved T-rex

specimens ever found was discovered.

*** The Simpsons aired on Fox.

*** Destruction of the Berlin Wall began.

*** Computer Scientist, Tim Berners-Lee wrote the first web page.

*** Pioneer launched the world’s first GPS car navigation system.

*** The following favorite movies were produced: Home Alone, Ghost.

Dances with Wolves, The Hunt for Red October, Die Hard II, The

Godfather Part 3.

Best wishes to the following Warren Rotarians who are

celebrating June birthdays:

Cheryl Oblinger Scott Lewis Dallas Woodall

Lauren Kramer Barry Dunaway Diane Sauer

Don Powers Reggie Rooks Dave Jenkins

JOIN US on Wednesday, June 10th at Noon for a Rotary Club of

Areas of

Focus

Promoting

Peace

Fighting Disease

Providing Clean

Water

Saving Mothers & Children

Supporting Education

Growing Local

Economies

Club Officers President Teri Surin

President Elect

Dominic Mararri

Vice-President Christine Cope

Secretary

Judy Masaki

Treasurer Cheryl Oblinger Past President Venita Collins

Board

Members Bill Beinecke Tony Iannucci

Lauren Kramer Ted Stazak

Kim Straniak Lisa Taddei

Julia Wetstein

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Warren virtual meeting via Zoom! Stay tuned for log-in information.

ROTARY CLUB OF WARREN SERVICE PROJECT – Our service project

focusing on delivering meals to front-line workers at local hospitals,

including nurses, doctors, environmental service workers, and more, is

going well. However, more volunteer drivers are needed. If you are

interested in helping out, please contact Patti Augustine at

(330) 727-7484 or email her at:

patti.augustine@gmail.com. You can also help by making a monetary

donation on the GoFundMe page for the project.

SIGN UP NOW for the June 20th to 26th first ever on-line Rotary

International Virtual Convention! You can join Rotary participants from

around the world during this time of unprecedented challenges and be

inspired by innovation, celebrate resilience, and explore how clubs are

addressing COVID-19. A Flag Ceremony, inspirational global speakers, and

much more will be offered to participants free of charge!

CLUB DUES ARE DUE – Please continue to support our Club and forward

your payment to Treasurer Cheryl Oblinger as soon as possible. Even

though we are not able to meet in person at this time, there are still

operating expenses to pay! Thank You!!

WARREN FAMILY MISSION will be conducting a mass food distribution

for the community on July 7th. If you would like to help, contact Dominic

Mararri.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF WARREN BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet via

Zoom on Wednesday, June 17th at 1:00 p.m., immediately following our

weekly Club meeting.

Keno Hills, a native of Tampa, Florida,

attended the University of Louisiana at LaFayette

and was subsequently drafted into the NFL in 1996.

He played for the New Orleans Saints, Chicago

Bears, and Miami Dolphins throughout his career,

living every kid’s dream. However, during a visit

with The Rotary Club of Warren, he said that he

Rotary Club

Foundation

Board

President

Chris Shape

Vice-President Cindy Matheson

Secretary

Judy Masaki

Treasurer Cheryl Oblinger

Christine Cope

Jim Ditch Ken LaPolla Teri Surin

Contact us at: Rotary Club of

Warren P.O. Box 68 Warren, OH

44482

Our Website: Warrenrotary.org

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PROGRAM

learned the hard way that sports is only a small part of life.

When his sports career was over, the fame went with it, and Keno found

himself at a point where he had no idea what life had in store. Although he

drank nothing but milk, Kool-Aid and water as a youngster, Keno found

himself wanting to party, which led him to places where he never would have

gone before. He worked several security jobs, but his new lifestyle ended in

an addiction to drugs and totally changed him, stripping him of his family,

finances, and love for life.

One day when he was panhandling in front of a store, Keno came to the

realization that he needed to change or else his addiction would kill him. He

entered rehab, graduating from the program after 24 months, only to

relapse. He then entered the Teen Challenge Program in Michigan. After

finishing that program, he returned to Florida and relapsed yet again. At that point he called Dominic Mararri, an acquaintance from Teen Challenge,

who told him to get on a plane and come to Warren, Ohio.

Keno indicated that he finally found a home here in Warren. He

entered a one year program at the Warren Family Mission, where he still

resides. Living with about 30 men, all with different personalities, has

groomed him for life by teaching him commitment, respect and problem

solving skills. The structured environment has provided the opportunity to

help out at the church and food pantry. As a result, Keno stated that he

now has a purpose in life that he is excited about – serving others. In

addition to his work at the Family Mission, Keno shares his story with

young people to encourage and inspire them to stay focused on a greater

purpose in life, not just sports, and to listen to the wisdom other people.

Many thanks to Keno for sharing his message with us, and

congratulations to him for his commitment to his recovery and service to

others.

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