Rotary Report
Special Meeting – Wife’s Christmas Luncheon By Byron Ward and Sid Riley
This week’s meeting of the Marianna Rotary Club was held at the Methodist Church Wesley Center, and featured a full service lunch and tremendous entertainment. As everyone ate they were treated to background music provided by two outstanding, world class musicians.
After lunch was finished, the musical program began. Renowned pianist Anita Pizza and reed instrument maestro Bob Snyder played a variety of Christmas music injected with wonderful jazz for over an hour to an appreciative audience of over 80 members and their special mates.
"We were blessed to be entertained by musicians of this caliber at our function. We were in the presence of unique talent", remarked Mayor Jim Wise after the event. For a sample of the music of Bob Snyder you can visit www. bobsnydersmusic.com
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Rotary Report- Dec. 11, 2008
Meeting at Jim’s Buffet and Grill, Wednesday, December 03, 2008
By Byron Ward and Sid Riley
The program this week was sponsored by President-Elect, Jim Hart. Since this meeting featured presentation of a $4,000 check to Jackson County Habitat for Humanity, the program was presented by Habitat Executive Director, Leslie Fuqua and current Habitat President, David Melvin. They provide an overview of the activities of our local Habitat organization.
This check was presented by Eddie Hopkins, Rotary President to the Habitat officers. This check brings the total paid by the local Rotary Club to Habitat to $36,000. The club made a $40,000 commitment to Habitat for their house number 37 in 2005.
During their presentation, Melvin and Fuqua explained that the local Habitat group has built a total of forty-two houses since the organization was formed in 1989. The average house is 1,200 sq. ft., is built of brick with metal roofing and has an average cost of $66,000 and an appraised value of around $115,000. The cost is lower due to the use of volunteer labor and other donated materials used in the construction.
Of the forty two houses sold to qualified families, only three have resulted in default. One is currently in foreclosure, and the other two were deeded back to Habitat and one was resold to another family. The organization has accumulated a net equity value of over $1,000,000.
The two Habitat Thrift Stores, Marianna and Malone, produce revenues of approximately $52,000 per year for the program, and the annual Habitat Auction generated approximately $24,000 this year.
At the current time two houses are empty and are available to qualified applicants. If you feel you know someone who might qualify, contact Leslie Fuqua at 850-482-2187.
The club gave special recognition to visiting guest "Ike" Elchenlaub, the new warden at Marianna FCI. James Wise won this week’s football pool.
By Byron Ward and Sid Riley
The program this week was sponsored by President-Elect, Jim Hart. Since this meeting featured presentation of a $4,000 check to Jackson County Habitat for Humanity, the program was presented by Habitat Executive Director, Leslie Fuqua and current Habitat President, David Melvin. They provide an overview of the activities of our local Habitat organization.
This check was presented by Eddie Hopkins, Rotary President to the Habitat officers. This check brings the total paid by the local Rotary Club to Habitat to $36,000. The club made a $40,000 commitment to Habitat for their house number 37 in 2005.
During their presentation, Melvin and Fuqua explained that the local Habitat group has built a total of forty-two houses since the organization was formed in 1989. The average house is 1,200 sq. ft., is built of brick with metal roofing and has an average cost of $66,000 and an appraised value of around $115,000. The cost is lower due to the use of volunteer labor and other donated materials used in the construction.
Of the forty two houses sold to qualified families, only three have resulted in default. One is currently in foreclosure, and the other two were deeded back to Habitat and one was resold to another family. The organization has accumulated a net equity value of over $1,000,000.
The two Habitat Thrift Stores, Marianna and Malone, produce revenues of approximately $52,000 per year for the program, and the annual Habitat Auction generated approximately $24,000 this year.
At the current time two houses are empty and are available to qualified applicants. If you feel you know someone who might qualify, contact Leslie Fuqua at 850-482-2187.
The club gave special recognition to visiting guest "Ike" Elchenlaub, the new warden at Marianna FCI. James Wise won this week’s football pool.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Dec. 4, 2008
Rotary Report By Byron Ward and Sid Riley
November 26, 2008 meeting at Jim’s Buffet This week an informative two part program was introduced by Judge Bill Wright. The first portion of the program was presented by Jan Shadburn, who described the duties of the Court Administrator for the 14th circuit. He stated that the 14th judiciary circuit covers six counties, and involves providing administrative scheduling and support to twenty judges.
The administrative staff includes five law clerks and six court reporters, and a total staff of 85 to 90 people. Six people work in the Jackson County Court House that are part of this staff. He stated that when he first began his new duties he was amazed at the volume of work that had to be accomplished to support this amount of judicial activity. "The proficiency and dedication of this staff is amazing", he stated. He also described how technological innovations have aided in accomplishing the needed tasks.
With the state of the art video networking systems we have in use, a judge can now do first appearances from his office, with the suspects being on camera at the county jail. This greatly reduces costs and time requirements since the accused no longer has to be transported to the court house for appearance in a formal court room sitting.
The second half of the program was presented by Sherry Johnson, with the Jackson County School Board administration. She is responsible for the new truancy program within the school system, and the coordination with the court system through the Jackson County Truancy Court.
She described in detail how the system is designed, why it was needed, and the results it is creating. Judge Wright described how two students and one parent in our area have already been jailed due to the actions of this court and the new system. For more information see the story titled "School Time or Jail Time – Your Choice".
David Carrel won the football pool this week.
November 26, 2008 meeting at Jim’s Buffet This week an informative two part program was introduced by Judge Bill Wright. The first portion of the program was presented by Jan Shadburn, who described the duties of the Court Administrator for the 14th circuit. He stated that the 14th judiciary circuit covers six counties, and involves providing administrative scheduling and support to twenty judges.
The administrative staff includes five law clerks and six court reporters, and a total staff of 85 to 90 people. Six people work in the Jackson County Court House that are part of this staff. He stated that when he first began his new duties he was amazed at the volume of work that had to be accomplished to support this amount of judicial activity. "The proficiency and dedication of this staff is amazing", he stated. He also described how technological innovations have aided in accomplishing the needed tasks.
With the state of the art video networking systems we have in use, a judge can now do first appearances from his office, with the suspects being on camera at the county jail. This greatly reduces costs and time requirements since the accused no longer has to be transported to the court house for appearance in a formal court room sitting.
The second half of the program was presented by Sherry Johnson, with the Jackson County School Board administration. She is responsible for the new truancy program within the school system, and the coordination with the court system through the Jackson County Truancy Court.
She described in detail how the system is designed, why it was needed, and the results it is creating. Judge Wright described how two students and one parent in our area have already been jailed due to the actions of this court and the new system. For more information see the story titled "School Time or Jail Time – Your Choice".
David Carrel won the football pool this week.
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