President Jason reminded us we are in our new schedule: 1st Tuesday of each month at noon at The Exchange with a Board meeting at 11; and 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Mounds View Community Center. Service projects may be arranged for 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, and for a social event on the 5th Tuesday of the month (which would be once per quarter).
The Speaker, New Brighton Public Safety Director Tony Paetznick, oversees both fire and police services for the City, a unique organizational model instituted in August of 2000. The combined services are proactive, focused on prevention and positive community relations. Approximately 1/3 of the officers and volunteer firefighters attended Irondale or Mounds View High School, and 1/3 live in the City.
The Appropriate Response Initiative allows 911 receivers to dispatch help depending upon whether the situation calls for law enforcement, firefighters, an ambulance, a social worker, or mental health personnel. All 40 New Brighton police and firefighters are EMS certified.
When NB residents were surveyed about what they considered critical issues for the next 2 years, the most frequent response was crime and public safety. The City’s police and firefighters were given the highest ratings. In addition, for an unprecedented third time, the City has been awarded the Leadership in Community Policing Award by The International Association of Chiefs of Police. Tony is joined by Geoff Hollimon and President Jason Miller in the photo below.
Geoff Hollimon reported that the ECHO farm in Fort Myers, Florida, sustained significant damage from Hurricane Ian. He played a video which was emailed to the membership. If you were missed the email, click
here to view it.
Edeth James reported on the dedication of Rotary Four Way Test sign that he (and we) commissioned at his Alma Mater, Ibadan Polytecnic, in Nigeria (see photos below).
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 18, 7:30 a.m. at the Mounds View Community Center
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