50/50 RAFFLE: |
JOHN TROTT asked JO WADE to draw the ticket, which belonged to TIM LUZADER. Unfortunately, all aces eluded him, so he chose the golf balls as a consolation prize. |
CONGRATULATIONS: |
BOB GRIFFITHS, representing the Lafayette Rotary Club Foundation, presented JEAN JACKSON with a certificate showing she has reached Golden Service recognition level. |
PROGRAM:
PRESIDENT ELECT TERRY WEST introduced fellow Rotarian VIC LECHTENBERG, whose topic was Purdue's Engagement Mission. He began by stating that he is a strong advocate for the land grant system of universities. Engagement was part of the university DNA from early on. VIC gave us a short history of the land grant process for Purdue, which made the 1869 deadline set by Congress. |
STUDENT GUESTS:
LIZ SOLBERG introduced Malena de la Fuente and Anirudh Prabhu from West Lafayette High School. Each received a certificate and travel mug with the 4- Way Test to commemorate meeting with us today. |
GUESTS:
Tom Morlan, guest of JOEL RASMUS; Joe Anderson, guest of CHRIS JOHANNSEN; Cristina Farmus, guest of TIM LUZADER |
THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH MEETING FUNCTIONS: Money Collectors: CAROLYN JONES and JOHN COREY; Greeter: DEENA SUTTON; Invocation: BETTY DOVERSBERGER; Pianist: RAY PEETERS; Song Leader: JOHN BARRETT; 50/50 RAFFLE: TERRY WEST and JOHN TROTT; Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: JO WADE, TOM MORAN and JANE SMITH. Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER. THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: |