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

OSCAR HOPKINS introduced Nelson De La Vergne, who lives with his wife, Deborah, at 1701 Teakwood Court, Lafayette, IN 47905, phone 447-6260. He is commander at The Salvation Army, 1110 Union Street, Lafayette, IN 47904, phone 742-0006. E-mail: nelson_delavergne@usc.salvationarmy.org

OSCAR also introduced Larry Hoffman, who is married to Julie. They live at 57 West 650 North, West Lafayette, IN 47906, phone 463-0091. E-mail: HOFFMANL@EARTHLINK.NET

DAN HEMAN introduced Joel Rasmus, who, with his wife Nancy, live at 3282 Secretariat Circle, West Lafayette, IN 47906. phone 464-3978. He works at CERIAS, Purdue University, 656 Oval Drive, Rec 217, West Lafayette, IN 47907 phone 494-7806. E-mail jrasmus@purdue.edu

ROB GALBRAITH introduced his wife, Carol. They live at 110 Sugar Maple Court, Lafayette, IN 47905, phone 447-7415. Carol owns Sylvan Learning Center, 4050 Britt Farm Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905, phone 447-5996. E-mail: cgalbraith.sylvan@verizon.net

CHRIS JOHOANNSEN introduced is friend and colleague, Dick Arnold, who began his presentation with a photo of a starving child in Africa and the statement that illiteracy and innumeracy are a greater threat to the world than terrorism. He went on to explain that 70% of our planet is covered with water; 8% of the remaining surface is suitable for agriculture. The present population is dependent on 1.5 acres per person for sustenance. With little regard for ecosystems and the environment, sustainability is seeping away. There is hope for the future if stewardship of all resources is recognized as important. The universal shared moral values: honesty, compassion, fairness, responsibility and respect, need to apply to nature as well as humankind.

Randy Truitt, guest of VICKI BURCH; Cathy Barron, guest of LETA KELLEY; Patti O'Callaghan, guest of SUSAN SMITH

Money Collectors: JEAN JACKSON and PAUL POST; Greeter: JERRY MCCARTHY; Invocation: VICKI BURCH; Piano: RAY PEETERS; Song Leader: CORKY MITCHELL: Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: TOM MORAN and CHRISTA KECK; Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER.

PRESIDENT ROB'S THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

"To think that one child would go to bed hungry somewhere in this country is heartbreaking. To know how many do is virtually incomprehensible. This is not only a problem that exists in the far reaches of the globe, it happens right here in our own back yard. Together, as concerned citizens, we must do more to make sure every child's needs are met."
Katie Couric

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