Tim Clark talked about the Colt World Series, which started in 1953 and came to Lafayette in 1969. It has been here almost every year since then. Harry Bradway was instrumental in bringing the event to our town. This year, the games begin on August 5th and continue through the 10th. Ten teams of 15-16 year olds participate. Six teams are from the U.S. and four are international. Altogether they play 20 games. There is hope of growing the event to 12 teams with a total of 24 games. A contract with Comcast has been arranged so that many others can see the games. Last year there were 125,000 views. Appreciation was expressed for a number of local sponsors as the organization needs $50,000 to put on the competition. A highlight of the event is the Champions game, which provides an opportunity for special needs children to play baseball.
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THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH MEETING FUNCTIONS: Greeter: LIZ SOLBERG; Money Collector: FRED SPUTH; Invocation: JIM KLUSMAN; Music: HARLEY FREY, JR; Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: JO WADE; Webmaster: LARRY HUGGINS.
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VISITING ROTARIAN: CELSA PROTIL was visiting from Brazil. She was with her husband, Roberto Protil and also CARINA RONDINI.
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GUESTS: Gus Marin, Roger Albrecht, and Melissa Dragstrem with Colt World Series, guests of speaker; Bob Stolz and Dr. Tom Stolz, guests of RENEE FIGUEROA.
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100% ATTENDANCE:
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# of Months |
JOHN |
BARRETT |
4 |
RENEE |
FIGUEROA |
8 |
DAVID L. |
FILMER |
246 |
MICHAEL E. |
FRAMPTON |
1 |
ROBERT E. |
GALBRAITH |
3 |
PRIS |
GERDE |
5 |
ROBERT L. |
GRIFFITHS |
1 |
MARTI |
GUTWEIN |
4 |
ROBERT E. |
HANNEMANN |
4 |
BARBARA |
HANSEN |
3 |
WILLIAM N. |
HATFIELD |
427 |
EUGENE G. |
HILLS |
5 |
LARRY F. |
HUGGINS |
12 |
SUSAN R. |
HYCHKA |
5 |
ELSA M. |
JANLE |
223 |
CHRISTIAN J. |
JOHANNSEN |
3 |
CHRISTA |
KECK |
246 |
JACK |
KELLEY |
65 |
LETA |
KELLY |
65 |
JAMES E. |
KLUSMAN |
65 |
DAVID A. |
LANDGREBE |
6 |
BRYAN |
METZGER |
1 |
WILLIAM R. |
MILLER |
528 |
KATHRYN |
NIELSEN |
7 |
PAUL |
POST |
3 |
JOEL |
RASMUS |
5 |
CHIP |
RUTLEDGE |
3 |
LIZ |
SOLBERG |
4 |
PHIL |
STERNER |
1 |
BETTY M. |
SUDDARTH |
1 |
ELAINE |
TODD |
1 |
JAMES M. |
TURLEY |
1 |
ROBERT E. |
VERPLANK |
614 |
TERRY R. |
WEST |
276 |
BOB |
WOERNER |
1 |
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