FRITZ COHEN presented a very moving eulogy for RALPH MORRIS, who was a Rotarian from 1954 until his death late last month. He had a vigorous sense of humor accompanied by an enormous devotion to his family who presented him with his most treasured award, Lifetime Achievement Award. We were pleased and honored to have Ralph's daughter, Kathy Busch, and her husband, fellow Rotarian, TOM BUSCH, with us for Fritz' presentation. Click here to read the entire Eulogy.

JEANNE NORBERG introduced Chris Hilgendorf from WLFI TV 18 who talked to us about "The Upcoming Switch to Digital Television (DTV)." He explained that Congress mandated the switch on February 17, 2009 as part of a worldwide transition. Digital TV is more efficient transmission, producing better pictures and sound. If you receive a signal by antenna to your old TV, on February 17th the picture will not appear. If you have cable or satellite service, no preparation is needed. Here are the three steps if you have an antenna and older TV: 1. Obtain a $40 coupon from the Federal Government to purchase a $50 converter box. The limit is two coupons per family. 2. Buy a new TV. 3. Pay a service to provide the digital service: cable or satellite. Several good questions were asked, making this a most informative program.

Susan Henson, guest of JEANNE NORBERG; Dave Alexander and his daughter Ricky, guests of JOHN CARPENTER; Brian Bittner, guest of BECKY ROBLEDO; Denise Seagren, guest of JAYNE FEATHERS; Sangita Handa, guest of ZBIG GRABOWSKI; Kathy Busch, guest of DOROTHY LIGHT.

TOM BUSCH, Daybreak; SUZANN SHACKLETON, Attica/Williamsport

Money Collectors: BUTCH HANCOCK and BYRON ANDERSON; Greeter: VICKI BURCH; Piano: RAY PEETERS; Song Leaders: BOB VERPLANK: Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: JO WADE; Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER.

PRESIDENT ROB'S THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

"I don't have to write about the future. For most people, the present is enough like the future to be pretty scary."

William Gibson

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