Stories Program: David Kohout, Talk is Cheap David Kohout, the founder of Talk is Cheap, came to Boardman Rotary to explain what his company does for schools and today's children. Kohout has done leadership training and teaching for over 28 years. Through videos, PowerPoint and personal stories he shared how he came to his ministry and outreach with today's youth, explaining that he met a man in August of 1981 that helped change th way he looked at life and his own self-worth.    Talk is Cheap focuses on building leaders from today's youth. Kohout focuses on four areas in his outreach:  1. Installing Hope 2. Building Character 3. Establishing confidence 4. Inspiring Greatness   For more information on Talk is Cheap, please visit: http://www.talkischeapinc.com/ Read more... Community Reading Dave Maxwell did a first reading for the Community Avenue for Boardman Community Baseball in the amount of $3,000. It is for a new roof and expansion of the patio. Read more... Dues are Due Feb. 15, 2016 A reminder that ALL outstanding dues are due Feb. 15, 2016.  Read more... Rescue Mission Save the date for the Rescue Mission dinner on Sunday, Feb. 28.  Read more... Feb. 23 Meeting Change The Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, meeting will be held at MCCTC (Mahoning County Career and Technical Center). Lunch will be $10 and will probably start at 11:45 a.m. More information to come.  Read more... Literacy Projects Deb Liptak presented two opportunities to participate in literacy projects around the community.    Project MORE at Market Street Elementary is a hands-on literacy project that requires one hour of mentoring and tutoring special needs children. There will be two training sessions: Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. and Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. The project will last through the school year.     Little Free Library:will be built and installed by Boardman Park. Volunteers are needed to monitor the library. Volunteers would check the box regularly to assure that books are always stocked in the little free library, and that all content is appropriate for all ages.     Please see Deb to sign up.  Read more... Thank you to the volunteers on Feb. 9, 2016 Thank you again to those Rotarians who volunteered:   Door: Tom Horvath and Fred Soller Prayer: Dr. Randy Maceyko Song: Bill Gambrel Fellowship: Bill Gambrel Read more...