50/50 RAFFLE: |
CHRIS BIANG asked JERRY MCCARTHY to draw a ticket. DON GENTRY was the owner of the ticket. Unfortunately, the aces eluded him. He selected a gift certificate to Hunter's Pub from the consolation prizes. |
WELCOME NEW MEMBER: |
ROB GALBRAITH introduced Jonathan Fisher, who lives with his wife, Nikki, at 914 Columbia Street, Lafayette, IN 47901; phone 409-9054. He owns Fisher Family Funeral Homes, 914 Columbia Street, Lafayette, IN 47901; phone 742-1117. E- mail fisherj77@gmail.com |
CONGRATULATIONS:
BOB GRIFFITHS, on behalf of the Lafayette Rotary Club Foundation, presented DON "GUS" GUSTAFSON with a new badge and a Diamond Service recognition certificate to honor his contributions to the local Foundation. |
PROGRAM:
Vice President JO WADE introduced Past President TIM LUZADER, who gave us the Top 10 reasons to attend a Rotary International Convention. TIM attended the conference in Bangkok last spring and adapted a famous Ball State graduate's famous Top 10 list to reflect the Big 10. Number 12 - Be in awe of the massive effort to put on a RI Convention. Number 11 - Hear inspirational remarks from so many speakers (see presentations on RI Web site). Number 10 - Feel a shared sense of accomplishment (only 3 countries left with polio!). Number 9 - Receive inspiration from individuals and entertainers. Number 8 - Many ways to connect in the House of Friendship. Number 7 - Sometimes wearing a Rotary shirt or hat attracts Rotarians from other walks of life and corners of the world. Number 6 - Learn about grass roots efforts through the many concurrent sessions offered. Number 5 - Experience people of different races and cultures that come together as friends. Number 4 - Enjoy the differences and similarities of other parts of the world. Number 3 - Meet new friends through Rotary and enjoy first time experiences. Number 2 - Learn best practices that might be applicable to your club. Number 1 - Recharge your own battery for engaging in Service Above Self initiatives on behalf of Rotary. |
STUDENT GUESTS:
FRED KUIPERS introduced Hannah Ensign and Jeremiah Murphy from Jefferson High School. Each received a certificate and travel mug with the Four-Way Test to commemorate meeting with us today. |
GUESTS:
Nikki Fisher, wife of JONATHAN FISHER; Margaret Sass, guest of MIKE PIGGOTT; Steve Thalls, guest of ZACH BROWN |
VISITING ROTARIANS:
DAWN FISHER, LOGANSPORT (and mother of JONATHAN) |
THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH MEETING FUNCTIONS: Money Collectors: GERRY MCCARTHY and JIM HANKS; Greeters: BOB WOERNER and RICK SCHWARZ; Invocation: DAN BERGER; Piano: HARRIET COPPOC; Song Leader; ARVID OLSON; 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. Help with road signs: JOHN BARRETT and BOB VERPLANK. THOUIGHT FOR THE WEEK: |