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| PRESIDENT JOHN asked us to keep the following in our thoughts and prayers: BOB BROCK, ROY WHISTLER, and RAY KAVANAUGH. |
| SPECIAL PRESENTATION: |
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| L to R:Sherri Moore, Sandra Allen, Gerlinde Conde and Aneta Gardiner. Absent was Thenea Locke |
PROGRAM:
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MARTHA CHISCON introduced MAUREEN SMIT GRABOWSKI, a frequent visiting Rotarian from the St. Myers South, FL Rotary Club. Married to ZBIG GRABOWSKI, they split their time between Florida and Indiana. MAUREEN described her participation in a National Immunization Day (NIDs) trip to India. In 2004 she traveled with a group from Michigan who administered drops of the vaccine to children in several villages. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria and India are the only countries where the polio virus remains. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has presented a One Hundred Million Dollar Challenge Grant to Rotary, knowing Rotarians will dig deep and match it in three years. MAUREEN'S experience and dedication is an inspiration to our club. |
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MAUREEN SMIT GRABOWSKI |
| GUESTS:
Barrie Simpson, wife of MIKE SIMPSON; Gus Nyberg, guest of BILL LOVELL; Marcia Muller and Michelle Bolin, guests of PAULINE SHEN; Brian Bacheson, guest of scholarship recipient Sherri Moore. |
| VISITING ROTARIANS:
SUZANN SHACKLETON, Attica/Williamsport; |
| THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH MEETING FUNCTIONS: Money Collectors: VICKI BURCH and JIM HOBBS; Greeter: CHUCK HORNER; Invocation: SUSAN SMITH; Piano: HARLEY FREY; Song Leader: CORKY MITCHELL; Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: TOM MORAN and JO WADE; Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER. PRESIDENT JOHN'S THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
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Sherri Moore has adopted special needs foster children and is approaching a degree in Special Education. Aneta Gardiner has four children and seven grandchildren, works two jobs and is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. Gerilinde Conde is also studying Education. Sondra Allen will graduate in July with a degree in Surgical Technology. Thenea Locke was not present, probably because she works two jobs in addition to her class requirements. Congratulations to all!