50/50 Raffle: CHRIS JOHANNSEN asked Karen Toyra to pull the winning ticket, which belonged to NERLENE RAMSEY. Unfortunately the Aces eluded her and she selected from the consolation prizes.

JIM HANKS introduced former Rotarian and Executive Director for the past 22 years of Leadership Lafayette, Christie Smith. In the history JIM wrote of Leadership Lafayette, he credits BOB GRIFFITHS with being the "founding father". Christy noted that JIM was a board member and the organization has dubbed him "super-fan".

Leadership Lafayette, in its 30th year, continues its mission to develop leaders to serve local organizations. Over the years 1,130 graduates have taken their places in organizations and governmental offices all over the area. Funding for the Academy comes from fees and contributions. It is not a United Way agency. A few years ago Vision 20/20 identified leadership development as an important goal. An endowment was established to maintain high quality classes in all economic climates.

Leadership Lafayette graduates Jeff Love with Lafayette Savings Bank, Michelle Kreinbrook with Unity Health Care, and Veronique LeBlanc with Riggs Community Health Center spoke about the many ways the classes helped them and their organizations. For more information about Leadership Lafayette, visit it on Facebook or go to: www.leadershiplafayette.org

BOB HANNEMANN introduced Allison Grass and Stephen Toyra from Faith Christian School. Each received a certificate and a travel mug with the Four-Way Test to commemorate meeting with us today.

Lois Wark, guest of JIM HANKS; Scott and Debbie Grass and Jay and Karen Toyra, guests of ARVID OLSON; Sam Baroudi, guest of ZARJON BAHA

Money Collector: JIM CARNEY and JIM BODEMILLER; Greeters: CHRISTA KECK and BARBARA HANSEN; Invocation: FAYE COLE; Pianist: BOB GRIFFITHS; Song Leader: DAVE LUHMAN; 50/50 Raffle Ticket Sellers: CHRIS BIANG and CHRIS JOHANNSEN; Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: JO WADE, TOM MORAN and JANE SMITH. Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

Noah, when he heard the weather forecast, said
"Build an ark!"
That's LEADERSHIP!

When he got on the ark, he said
"Don't let the elephants see what the rabbits are doing!"
That's MANAGEMENT!
(Author Unknown)

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