PROGRAM for MAY 30:
Bill Harper:  Purdue PALS program
Also, the Major New Project Committee will
meet at 1:00.
MEETING FUNCTIONS for MAY 30:
Greeters:
    JOHN SCHNEIDER - 11:00 to 11:30
    GEORGE RAMSEY - 11:30 - NOON
Money Collectors:
    KATIE NIELSEN - 11:00 to 11:30
    MARK RUSSELL - 11:30 to NOON
Invocation:
    CHIP RUTLEDGE
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
  • June 6 – Presentation by Major New Project Committee and voting by Club members.
    The Major New Project Committee has been working hard to determine a new project for our Club to undertake.  They have spent a lot of time and effort to speak with the mayors, parks superintendents and directors of agencies.  The committee has narrowed the possibilities down to three good options.  Each of these will be beneficial to our community and will also help more people to know about Lafayette Rotary Club and the good that we do.  Each of the projects requires a commitment of $50,000 or more.  It is the intention of all involved that we will continue to do the projects we have been doing: backpacks, both scholarships and camperships, as well as a new project.  Our funding comes from two sources: revenue generated by the endowment (special thanks go out to Golden Service and Diamond Level members) and donations received via the Birthday Table Program.  A proposal is being submitted to the District for a grant.  The maximum available from this will be $5,000.  We will also hold a Signature Event in the spring of 2018 that will be a fundraiser.  The Board of Directors will work hard to allocate available funds in a fair manner so that all of our worthwhile endeavors can move forward.
    Plan to be in attendance on JUNE 6th so that you can vote on which new project you favor.  Because the club is stronger and better when we are united in service, the board and officers trust you will support whichever project receives the most votes, even if it is not the one you selected.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

♦ Pub Club will meet at Red Seven on May 24 and 31.

♦ Rotarian of the Year 2017:  Please contact RENEE FIGUEROA to receive a nomination form.  The deadline is May 31st.

♦ An announcement from District 6560 about donations to The Rotary Foundation:
Effective today through May 31, your contributions toward the Annual Fund in the amount of $100 - $250 will be matched by District 6560 Foundation points!  See RENEE for details.

♦ We will be having a blood drive on Tuesday, June 13th  between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm. The blood drive in March was quite successful.  Sign up to make this one a success as well. Details can be found by clicking on this link:

https://www.donorpoint.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/113880

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
Chuck Horner CHUCK HORNER was recognized for achieving Paul Harris Fellow +4 status because of his contributions to The Rotary Foundation. Well done, CHUCK. Can you believe this? Members of Lafayette Rotary Club have donated $551,036.40 in all to The Rotary Foundation. Hooray for us!


RYLA STUDENT:
Seth YounkerSeth Younker, one of this year’s RYLA participants and his parents were our guests at the lunch meeting today. Seth is a junior at Harrison High School. He enjoyed the RYLA experience and the team exercises allowed him to form new friendships. His goal is to become a mechanical engineer and the CEO of the Lego Company.