March 10, 2022 Happenings

The Rev. Dr. Colleen Hallagan Preuninger spoke to our club from Stanford, CA about multi-faith student engagement in higher education.

Words of Inspiration - Frank All referenced the Dalai Lama in regards to the Ukraine war. “When our minds are clouded by hatred, selfishness, jealousy, and anger, we lose not only control but also our judgment.”

 

Julie Nevelizer, guest of Ken George

Louis Rivera, guest if Adam O.

 

Wellness - Marge Gile had no update. Helmuth visited the library and Melissa said he still has pain in his legs.

 

Mary said that next week she will make corn beef available for the March 17 meeting for those who signed up for it during today’s meeting.

 

We are still looking for Bowl-a-Thon teams for the club fundraiser. Gifts baskets are being put together.

 

Mitch announced that ESL will be inducted next week as our newest corporate member.

 

Mitch passed around a sign-up sheet for the District Training Assembly being held on April 9th.

 

Norma updated us for Newark Rotary Salutes:

 

Norma said that Scott Healy and Doug Forgue recently made a presentation to the multi-district.

 

Bob Bendix said that Art Williams is requesting signatures for his petition to run for Wayne County judge and is donating $25 for the announcement.

 

Bill Doebler recently celebrated his birthday.

 

Trudy announced that she and Fred are moving to Florida to join the Village People. Holly announced that Marc and Holly are moving to the Hick’s house. The picnics will continue!

 

Rotarian Brief Biography - Dave Tyler was born and grew up in Newark. He got his degree from CCFL (FLCC). He began his banking career in 1980 with First Lincoln, which eventually became Community Bank. After 41years, Dave retired in July 2021. He is married to Cindy and they have 2 sons and 2 grandsons. He likes to bowl, golf, camp and spend time with his family.

 

Queen of Hearts - Lucina drew the right number but not the right card. Better luck next week!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucina introduced her daughter who joined us via Zoom from Stanford, CA. Colleen was a Newark Rotary Exchange student in 2001-2002. She holds a B.A. in German Language and Literature from Hamilton College, Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary. She served at Syracuse University and Shenandoah University, working with youth. Colleen is now the Associate Dean of Religious & Spiritual Life and Director of Student Engagement at Stanford University.

 

Colleen began the meeting showing off her Hallagan chairs in her office!

 

Colleen noted that her Gen Z students are less religiously affiliated. But she believes that it is important to have the education available for students on their spiritual path. She noted there are increased mental health needs due to COVID. Her department focuses on three areas. Religious Access - Example: Ensure students have access to religious or spiritual community of their choosing. Communities of Belonging - The multi-faith center has prayer rooms for different faiths. Spiritual Wellness - Crafting a meaningful life. How do you train students to ask meaningful questions in the middle of Silicon Valley?

 

Questions: Steve Hallagan asked if they are able to draw students in? Normally yes, but COVID has turned everything upside down. They are still evaluating and in five years they should know.