Lasse’s company, Flagship, is a partner with Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection Agency, filing cargo inventory control and release notification for sea, air, and rail carriers. He said profiling would be much more effective than screening all visa entries the same. Lasse’s biggest concern is the “invisible border” threat from ISIS Internet recruitment of US terrorists. ISIS appeals to the youth with professional propaganda videos: “kill the enemy”, “God’s on our side”, “death is honorable”, “cut off heads and use as soccer balls”.

Bob Fangmeyer said that for students that don’t get trade certifications or career internships before completing high school, community college, or 4 year college, there is little chance of getting a good first job. The ATF program is a half day class for high school juniors and seniors offered in 4 technical schools (Thomas Edison, Damascus, Gaithersburg,and Senaca Valley). It is a used car dealership that reconditions cars for public sale. Students must decide on the ATF option in the 8th and 9th grades. Students may enter the automotive field after HS graduation or choose to take advantage of articulation agreements with MC or Community college of Baltimore County Catonsville, both with automotive degrees. There is a dealership internship/MC study program (4/1 days per week).

Bruce talked about his objectives and programs for 2016/2017. He charged everybody to invite a new potential member, and encouraged looking for women and diversity potential members. The new attendance rules are relaxed and members can attend as little as once a month. Bruce talked about out reach projects with other Rotary Clubs. The fundraising projects that he discussed were the Chocolate Festival next March and Rotary Cook Books. Project participants will team up in pares. Application for District grants are due March 17, 2017. Bruce opened the floor for comments the last ten minutes. The Montgomery College commitment is for 2 semesters at a total cost of $6,000.