PRESIDENT JOHN asked us to keep the following in our thoughts and prayers: BOB BROCK, ROY WHISTLER, BUD BAUGH.

MICHAEL HUNT introduced the group celebrating birthdays in December, commenting that they were small, but mighty. This generous group contributed $2,307 so far. We thanked them by singing a hearty round of Happy Birthday!

PRESIDENT JOHN'S "Thank you for caring a whole awful lot" plaque went to CARL REW for his work on Salvation Army committee.

Congratulations!

ROB GALBRAITH introduced Jeff Weaver, who lives with his wife, Kristine, at 197 Chattan Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906, phone 463-2680. Jeff is the Director of Marketing at University Place, 1700 Lindberg Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906, phone 464-5611, E-mail: jkcweaver@yahoo.com

JANE TURNER introduced Michael (Mike) Simpson, who lives with his wife, Barrie, at 2401 River Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905, phone 448-1837. Mike is the owner of Soccer Shack, 1164, South Creasy Lane, Lafayette, IN 47905, phone 532-4908, E-mail: soccershak@aol.com

SUSAN HYCHKA introduced KARENA BIERMAN, Director of Planned and Major Gifts, for The Rotary Foundation. After practicing law in downtown Chicago for four years KARENA let her heart lead her to Rotary International. She described some of the ways the Rotary Foundation provides hope for the next generation around the world. And in three southern states hit by hurricanes Katrina and Rita the 4-Way Test and Service Above Self are well known because twenty million Dollars were sent by Rotary to help. KARENA reviewed the Annual Fund's programs and then her role in building the Permanent Fund formed in 1982 to last forever to support programs funded by the Annual Funds. There are many ways to give to this fund. She encouraged us to include Rotary in our estate planning to make sure what touches your heart continues into the future.

BOB HANNEMANN introduced Elizabeth Tao and Andrew West from Jefferson High School. Each received a certificate and a travel mug with the Four Way Test to commemorate meeting with us.

Bill Smooths, guest of BILL HATFIELD; Siham Erragh, Ambassadorial Scholar and guest of LETA KELLEY; Patty O'Callahan, guest of JACK KELLEY; Steve Hychka, husband of SUSAN HYCHKA; Laura Nicolet and Tim Parsons, guests of JAN GRIFFIN KOEHLER

SUZANN SHACKLETON, Attica/Williamsport

Money Collectors: BARB HANSEN and CAROLYN JONES; Greeter: AL CHISCON and NATE BARRETT; Invocation: OSCAR HOPKINS; Piano: RAY PEETERS; Song Leader: JOHN BARRETT; Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: JO WADE and TOM MORAN; Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER.

PRESIDENT JOHN'S THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

Sharing with others is not the way to get rich - it's the way to get happy!

Now, serve Rotary by being happy through sharing with others.

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