PROGRAM:

President JO WADE reported on her experiences at The 2014 RI Convention in Sydney, Australia. Jo Wade Her first impression was “Awesome Transportation!”. All of the train, bus and ferry schedules are coordinated to make life easy. She stayed in Parametta, close to the Sydney Olympic Park, site of the RI Convention.

She enjoyed the sights of Sydney, the Japanese Garden near the Harbor, the fabulous Sydney Opera House light shows, the trail along the beach, and the koala and kangaroo sanctuary. Opening session of the convention was impressive and overwhelming. The most memorable speaker was Mr. Toilet. He establishes toilets in 3rd world countries and encourages people to use them to minimize water pollution. She enjoyed several other inspirational speakers and increased her knowledge of Rotary.


THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH
MEETING FUNCTIONS:

Money Collectors: WES MC DIVITT and GENE HILLS; Greeters: TIM LUZADER and RENEE FIGUEROA; Invocation: JOHN WILLIAMS; Piano: RAY PEETERS; Song Leader:  CORKY MITCHELL;; Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: TOM MORAN and JANE SMITH.  Webmaster: LARRY HUGGINS.

JO'S WISDOM:
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JANE'S CORNER:
Highlights of this week’s Board Meeting:

•    Pub Club became an activity of the Family of Rotary Committee
•    The International Projects Committee accepted the suggestion of Pub Club to support a burn project in Peru. 
•    JANE SMITH’S resignation was accepted and TOM MORAN will be the new Club Treasurer.
•    The club will support a Rotary Youth Exchange Student if she is selected by the District.
•    Traditional fund raisers from ELSA JANLE’S jewelry sales for Christmas and JANE TURNER’S toffee hearts for Valentine’s Day were approved.
•    A Club Centennial Committee will be formed to plan the 100th Anniversary of the Club’s founding in 2016.

SANGITA HANDA announced a fundraising event for the Domestic Violence Program at YWCA will be held at Faith West Church on November 1, 2014, from 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm. The event shall showcase the diversity of culture of India through colorful folk dances, songs, food and more. The philosophy of Upanishads, ancient Indian texts translated by Max Mueller, will be captured through musical play. Don't miss this opportunity to get a glimpse into the diversity of thought and culture of India while having a memorable experience and helping marginalized women and children!  Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door or online at http://myiwa.org.