In the past 4 years our Rotary Club has hosted several professional groups from Russia and Ukraine to our community through the Rotary International Open World Program. It has be a very rewarding and enjoyable experience. If anyone would like to serve on this committee please contact Gregg Donat; 765-423- 9266; GreggDonat@gmail.com.

  JAYNE FEATHERS announced that Lafayette Carpet Cleaning has graciously cleaned the backpacks, making them spiffy for the kids this year. She also wants you to know that the security clearance form needed for all volunteers (even if you had one last year) is available at JANE'S table or by download here. It should be sent to Miami Elementary School and there is no cost.

  TOM MORAN asked members to seriously consider being a team sponsor ($124) for the Gus Macker Tournament. To make this tournament a success all of us are going to have to pitch in. The $124 is tax deductible if your check is made payable to the Lafayette Rotary Club Foundation. It does not qualify for Golden Service recognition.

 A farewell party for Dan Guildenbacher is planned for Wednesday, September 16th from 5-6:30 at the Habitat for Humanity office. It will be an open house format. No agenda - just food and chit-chat. All Rotarians involved with Gus Macker the past three years appreciate Dan's hard work and have the opportunity to send him off to Germany with best wishes.