Aaron Friedman came to Frisco in the last year from Las Vegas, NV, to establish a new location for JP Morgan Chase.  We are delighted to have him join our Club's work in the community as he has a warm background of philanthropic efforts.  Aaron was the only branch manager to serve as a member of the Nevada Market Leadership Team, which drives the volunteer efforts of JP Morgan Chase in the community.   He has also served as a JP Morgan Chase Ambassador, working with government and public leaders, using his experience as a Congressional Intern in the US Senate.  

 

In addition to his service through JP Morgan Chase, Aaron worked with a food bank in another community and is currently a  volunteer with Frisco Family Services.  Introduce yourself to Aaron and help him settle into his new hometown.  

Join us this week to learn about Shelterbox USA , a Rotary International partner program.  Laura and Mark Heuchert first saw Shelterbox in the Rotary International Convention in Atlanta last summer and immediately asked to be on their presentation list in the belief that our club will want to share in their work.  

 

Shelterbox provides emergency shelter, tools and life needs for families displaced by disaster or war.  They are currently coordinating the provision of aid across six countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, the Dominican Republic, Dominica and the British Virgin Islands.  They are also assisting victims of the monsoons in Bangladesh and Nepal as well as those displaced by the conflict in Syria and other countries.  

 

Future programs include Frisco ISD Superintendent Mike Waldrip, FastPacs and Texas Revolution CEO.  If you have ideas for future programs, pass that along to Tony Felker or Laura Elmore.  

Interact meeting at CATE Center will be working on designs for our Community Parade float.  Jon Kendall has graciously offered to lead the efforts to coordinate between Rotary and Interact on putting the design into action.  Stay tuned for more details on work days and ways to be a part of the parade float preparations and presentation.  Rene McGruder and Jon Kendall

 

Due the increased demand in the Food Pantry as a result of our growing community, combined with our support of those evacuated to the area as a result of Hurricane Harvey, Frisco Family Services Food Panty is in dire need of stocking. The most pressing specific needs are:

flour, sugar, pasta, oatmeal, boxed potatoes, boxed meal helpers (Hamburger or Tuna Helper).  Please bring any of these items to our next club meeting and we will have them delivered to the Food Pantry.