SCOTT RUMBLE introduced his neighbor Don Schneck, who, after an interesting assortment of careers, wrote a book “Cheerio and Best Wishes – Letters from a World War II Hoosier Pilot" about his father’s WWII experiences. The letters that his father, a pilot, sent home to his family, provided an interesting platform for Don to showcase what happened on certain days and explain some of the important historic players. Among many interesting tidbits are a trip his father and two friends made to Hollywood on a three-day pass. They met several stars and were treated like heros. Other letters talk about training accidents, how to start a B-13, and bombing raids into Germany and Czechoslovakia. The pilots wore about 50 pounds of clothes and enjoyed the survival food known as K-rations. Don’s dad flew 31 missions.

VISITING ROTARIANS:

STUDENT GUESTS:

DENNIS SAVAIANO introduced Shelby Meyer and  Lucas Voorhees from Harrison High School.  Each received a certificate with the Four Way Test to commemorate meeting with us today.

GUESTS:

Tyler Smith and his parents Joleen and Deseph Smith. Tyler will be our Rotary Youth Exchange student next year.

Money Collectors: BECKY ROBLEDO and KIM MOTULIAK; Greeter: GENE HILLS; Invocation:  DAN HEMAN; Piano: HARLELY FREY; Song Leader:  DAVE LUHMAN;  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:
Some History on Armistice Day: To commemorate the ending of the "Great War" (World War I), an "unknown soldier" was buried in highest place of honor in both England and France (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These ceremonies took place on November 11th, celebrating the ending of World War I hostilities at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). This day became known internationally as "Armistice Day". In 1921, the United States of America followed France and England by laying to rest the remains of a World War I American soldier. This site became known as the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier," and symbolizes dignity and reverence for the American veteran. In 1954, the name Armistice Day was changed to Veterans Day to honor the living veterans of all wars.
Source: http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/veteransday.htm

Highlights of the Club Board of Directors meeting:

•    Accepted resignations of Faye Cole and Roselie Bambrey
•    Accepted Policy OP#4 – Club Meetings and Policy GP #2h – Sergeant at Arms.  Both policies are posted on DaCdb for your convenience.
•    Approved December Jewelry sales and January  Toffee sales as fund raisers.
•    Pay Pal will be available for paying dues in the future.  There will be a small charge for the convenience.
•    Tyler Smith will be funded as our Club’s RYE student.
•    Both Mayors and a County Commissioner will be asked to present a program early in the 2014.

Slate of Officers and Board Members recommended by the Governance Committee:

To become President-Nominee upon election, President-Elect on July 1, 2014, and President on July 1, 2015:
•    JIM KLUSMAN

To become Vice President on July 1, 2014:
•    JOEL RASMUS

To retain the position of Club Secretary effective July 1, 2014:
•    JANE TURNER

To retain the position of Club Treasurer effective July 1, 2014:
•    JANE SMITH

To become members of the Board of Directors effective July 1, 2014
•    ELSA JANLE – 3-year term
•    CAROL GALBRAITH – 3-year term
•    LARRY HUGGINS – 3-year term

The Lafayette Rotary Club Foundation Matching Grant:

The Year-end challenge runs from November 22, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Until the balance of approximately $160,000 from the original $500,000 matching pool is exhausted, the CFGL will:
a.  Match 50% of every $1 for new gifts to the campaign, and
b.  Match 100% of every $1 for donors making a 2nd or 3rd gift to the campaign.

If you are contributing to other organizations involved in the matching grant, you know that you need to write a check to The Community Foundation and state the name of the organization on the memo line.  Or, if you choose to do so for Rotary directly, that will work just fine.  If you write a check to The Lafayette Rotary Club Foundation, we will be sure that your contribution reaches the Community Foundation and receives the match.

This is really an excellent way for us to grow our Foundation Funds for future projects and activities.