PROGRAM:

CATHY BARRON introduced Matt Rhoda, Principal, Miami School whose topic was “Making a Difference with Back Packs”. Matt Rhoda He started by telling us the sad history of Miami School using many alarming statistics regarding student performance. The school needed to be turned around. That was the year that our club began packing backpacks for 60 to 80 children to take home on Friday afternoons. This support has had a huge impact on the school, which is appreciated by the administration, teachers, staff, students and parents.

Matt introduced Salvadore Ceja, father of 9, whose wife died recently. Although three of the children are grown, there are still 6 at home and one has Downs Syndrome. Because of the need to take care of the children, Salvadore has been unable to hold a steady job. The food in the backpacks is a tremendous help. He thanked us for helping.

Miami School has been selected by the state as a Distinguished School – a tremendous honor.

THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH
MEETING FUNCTIONS:

Money Collector:  JAN BLAU and JOHN WILLIAMS;  Greeters:  SALLY SIEGRIST and KATHRYN OREOVICZ; Invocation:  TIM LUZADER; Piano:  BOB GRIFFITHS; Song Leader:  ARVID OLSON;  50/50  Raffle:  CECIL BLIGNAUT. Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting:  TOM MORAN and VICKI BURCH.  Webmaster:  LARRY HUGGINS.


JO'S WISDOM:
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JANE'S CORNER:
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