This week: January 23, 2026 - NBRC - TBA
The NTSB is an independent federal agency charged with determining the probable cause of transportation (aviation, railroad, highway and pipeline) accidents; making recommendations to congress and other federal agencies to prevent their recurrence; conducting special studies and investigations; and coordinating resources to assist victims and their families after an accident. The NTSB was made independent in 1974, has 5 board members appointed by the president, and has 400 employees (300 in Washington). There are 1500 accidents per year. For minor accidents NTSB gets assistance from local agencies. Eric Fielding is the training program advisor for NTSB. He is responsible for the development and implementation of the workforce development program. The NTSB website is www.ntsb.gov
Geoffrey Fenner of the Olney Rotary Club brought two Cyriort girls, Xenia (Greek 15 year old) and Zehra ( Turk 16 year old) to give a 20 minute power point presentation. The two girls staid with a family for two weeks and are staying with Geoffrey for two weeks. The only way the girls can speak with one an other is in English. Both girls live in a city that is on the UN impose Buffer Zone between Greek (south) and Turk (north) Cyprus. They shared a room and the program is to promote mutual respect. They are the future Cyprot leaders on a mission to get rid of prejudice. Geoffrey explained a Rotary vision for global application of the peacebuilding model that was successfully used in Northern Island and that is presently building peace in Cyprus.
DG Bill Fine’s dad was a Rotarian for 35 years. Bill lived in Argentina for a year. He has had various sales positions and was a high school teacher for a year. This year’s theme is “light up Rotary” and International Rotary’s first priority is Polio. The District will run a Sales Training Day to raise $30K for Polio which will be matched 2-for-1 by Bill Gates and promote international youth exchanges. The District conference will be May 7-9, 2015 in Frederick, MD for the first time and there will be a discount for new members. Frederick Rotary members will host Rotarians in their homes for overnight stays.
