RENEE ROAMES introduced three members of the Purdue Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Jennifer Whistler, past Pres., received her degree from the Krannert School of Management and is a current Lafayette Habitat employee. Kristina Throne, VP of Fundraising Purdue Habitat, is a senior in biomedical engineering, graduating in May. Elaina Grott, Pres, Purdue Habitat, graduates in December in Entomology.

Elaina, Kristina, Jennifer

The three women took turns speaking to make an interesting presentation including the history of Habitat for Humanity (founded in 1976, has built 600,000 homes worldwide), the make up of the Purdue Chapter (200 members with an eighteen member board of directors), and their connection to Rotary (Gus Macker fund raisers for houses and Rotary’s projects).

The student chapter has three components – volunteering (every Saturday there is a house to work on), fund raising (bike rides spring and fall), and advocacy (campus events to make other students aware of the need). The group raises $55,000 to build a house. They get to know the families who are selected to buy the house and they enjoy the fellowship involved with the whole concept.

The Bucket 100, a two day, 120 mile bike ride between West Lafayette and Bloomington, will take place this weekend. They have solicited sponsorships, organized the entire event and prepared their bikes and bodies for the ride. Rotary is helping by supplying food and water for the SAG (supply and gear) stops, the first of which is in Stockwell. They thanked us for our support and answered several good questions.

STUDENT GUESTS:

GUESTS:

Brett and Stacy Hancock and Tami and Daniel Albaugh, guests of ARVID OLSON, Dennis Figueroa, guest of RENEE ROAMES; Doug and Cindy Taylor, guests of LETA KELLEY; Matt McKillip, guest of BILL KIEL; Howard Witt, guest of BECKY ROBLEDO.

Money Collector: BOB WOERNER; Greeter: TOM PEARSON and GENE HILLS; Invocation: JOHN WILLIAMS; Piano: BOB GRIFFITHS; Song Leader:  CORKY MITCHELL;  50/50 RAFFLE: CECIL BLIGNAUT and CHRIS BIANG.  Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting:  TOM MORAN, JO WADE, and JANE SMITH. Webmaster: LARRY HUGGINS.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
“Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.” --William James 

Highlights of the October Club Board Meeting:

•    It was agreed that our club should support an international project.
•    Funding for an international project needs more discussion.
•    The following resignations were accepted:
            Pat Corey
            Betty Doversberger
            Tom Farkas
            Gary Suisman

An Invitation and a Save the Date:

Greetings fellow District Rotarians!
 
The Attica-Williamsport Rotary Club is having a special program this coming Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at the famed Beef House, beginning with a reception starting at 6:00 PM. Our special guest program that evening will be the political cartoonist from the Indianapolis Star, Gary Varvel.  Please find attached an invitation that I wish for each of you to share with your club members. 
 
We are hopeful that you and several of your club members will be able to join us that evening.  You may find additional details on the attached invitation.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at this email address or the phone number listed below.  The cost of the program is $25.00, and includes soft drink, salad bar, buffet, and the famous beef house rolls with fresh house made jelly.

Daniel L. Askren
dlaskren@gmail.com

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The 3rd Annual Charity Game Night will be November 16 at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Jash Lindbloom Foundation.
Proceeds to benefit United Way and Food Finders.
Tickets may be purchased on line at www.joshlindblom.com