EMS volunteers and EMT's are among the first responders most at risk for heading to any call during the pandemic and they need to take extra precautions for the safety of the public and themselves.
I'm used to scribbling my notes on meeting handouts so without the papers, I'll be turning to a notebook probably. Are you still taking notes with pen and paper or are you bringing a laptop or tablet into meetings nowadays? I see a lot of people keyboarding instead of writing. It does seem quite efficient! But I'm having a hard time giving up my old note taking ways. Maybe it stems from my years as a news reporter; scribbling notes was part of the job and it's still something I'm comfortable with.
I'm curious how much of Ocean County has gone or is going paperless at the office.
When people ask me what Rotary is, I usually say, "we're ethical professionals who give time and money to help people in need." A friend of mine usually responds, "we're do-gooders." A new Rotary campaign is launching to say that we are "people of action...
What an interesting weekend it was. Starting with Friday's inauguration, I heard from some of you who were watching coverage of our new president, and others who had no interest. Then people had a lot to say about Saturday's marches around the world...
Berkeley Township officials have presented a $200,000 grant to Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity (NOHFH) to help build affordable housing in the Manitou Park area.
NOHFH President Dave Applegate says they had no idea the money was coming, but it will definitely be appreciated...
Over the weekend I was proud to participate in "Rotarians At Work Day;" helping Habitat For Humanity. Ever year in April, Rotary clubs around the world invite their members, families and friends to be part of a hands-on volunteer effort...