50/50 RAFFLE:
50/50 Raffle: CHRIS BIANG asked TOM MORAN to draw the ticket, which belonged to GEORGE RAMSEY. Unfortunately, all aces eluded him, so he chose from the consolation prizes.
BIRTHDAY TABLE:
BETTY SUDDARTH, December Birthday Table Chair, introduced members celebrating another year this month and announced that so far $1,670 has been contributed to our foundations. To celebrate, we sang Happy Birthday.

PROGRAM:

CHIRS JOHANNSEN introduced John Norberg, who has written a book about Purdue Bands. "The Heartbeat of the University", with help from Kathy Matter. In 1886, 125 years ago, a group of students started an informal band, which soon found itself keeping cadence for the ROTC marching units. The first director was a student who just stayed with the university and the band. Paul "Spotts" Emrick put the band on the map and kept the traditions coming until 1954. He was also a Rotarian, serving as president in 19433-44. Al Wright from Florida was hired to replace the famous "Spotts", and brought his ability to make magic to the band. Wright became a member of Rotary in 1954. John had several wonderful stories to tell and signed books at the end of the meeting.
STUDENT GUESTS:

BARB REIF introduced Amanda Neill and Austin Apple from McCutcheon High School. Each received a certificate and travel mug with the 4-Way Test to commemorate meeting with us today.
GUESTS:

Steve Hychka, guest of JANE TURNER; Kathy Matter, guest of the speaker.
VISITING ROTARIANS:

SUZANN SHACKLETON, Attica/Williamsport; NANCY JO TRAFTON, Daybreak; and BARB JOHNS, Monticello
THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH
MEETING FUNCTIONS:

Money Collectors: JIM CARNEY and BRIAN METZGER; Greeter: CAROLYN JONES; Invocation: JIM IRVINE; Pianist: HARLEY FREY; Song Leader: JOHN BARRETT; 50/50 RAFFLE: CHRIS BIANG; Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: JO WADE, TOM MORAN and JANE SMITH. Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER.

THOUGHT FOR OF THE WEEK:

"If you're marching to the beat of a different drummer, you're probably out of step."
MIT band web site

 


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