Newsletter for September 4, 2018 (Sep 04, 2018)

Program for 9/11: Amy Fifarek of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County

Amy Fifarek from the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County came to speak to our club about education and literacy. Fifarek reported we currently have 15 Mahoning County libraries, including ours in Boardman. In addition, the Michael Kusalaba branch opened on February 14, 2018.

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County has a number of initiatives in place:

Summer Reading vs. Summer Slide: this year there were 6,833 registrants (4,795 kids, 669 teens, and 1,369 adults). There were a total of 616,925 books read, and 1,910 badges given out during the summer reading program.

Baby Brilliant: sharing books with your baby or toddler for 20 minutes each day increases language development. The prime time for encouraging language development in babies occurs in the time before a baby is born up to the age of 2. Talking, singing and reading are all ways to enhance that. For more information about the Baby Brilliant program, visit https://www.libraryvisit.org/kids/babybrilliant/

Education for all Ages: through the use of Universal Class and Lynda.com, the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County is offering free courses for professional and lifestyle development. Learn more at https://www.libraryvisit.org/blog/news/library-now-offers-lynda-com-learning-platform-free-to-cardholders/

In addition to these great programs, they also offer Kindergarten Readiness, Ohio Department of Education State Support Team Region 5 Partnership, Girls Who Code, and STEM/STEAM/STREAM classes.

September is library card signup month — be sure to visit the local library to get yours!

Dictionary Distribution

It’s time for the dictionary distribution for 3rd graders at the Boardman Local Schools! Contact Deb Liptak for more information: 330-740-6086

Dates of the distribution:

Wednesday, September 12, 8:30 AM - West Blvd.
Wednesday, September 12, 9:15 AM - Market St.
Thursday, September 13, 1:00 PM - Robinwood Ln.
Thursday, September 13, 1:50 PM - Stadium Dr.

Oktoberfestival Updates

We are down to the wire with Oktoberfestival preparations! We need all Boardman Rotarians to make this event possible. Signup sheets are going around at meetings, please be sure to check off the days/times you're available to help. One area that will need assistance is the Goodies Galore table. Please support Goodies Galore by either baking or buying baked goods or making a donation toward the purchase of baked goods. Goodies and Coffee will be on sale in the Lariccia Family Pavilion on the day of Oktoberfestival.

The final planning meeting will be Wednesday, September 19th, at 7:00 am.

The Club Assembly will be held at next week’s meeting, September 25th. Please be in attendance to hear what’s in store for Oktoberfestival. If you have a moving part with Oktoberfestival, please be prepared to discuss your area next week.

YSU Tailgate Party

Rotary Tailgate Party for Boardman Rotary is planned for this Saturday, September 15! The tailgate will begin at 11 am in the upper lot. The game begins at 2pm. The cost is $20 for tailgate and game ticket, $10 for just the tailgate.

Please see Celeste or Ted with questions.