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August 22, 2006 – Rotary Notes
Words from the Top:
We had a great visit from our District
Governor and his wife, Gerry and
Debbie Jackson. Gerry wanted me to pass on his
apologies for being long-winded and going past 8:30.
As you can tell, Gerry is very passionate about
Rotary and its programs. There is much available to
us from a
District level, all we have to do is ask.
I also want to let you know that both Manish Mehta,
via email, and Hal
Flynn, via phone, followed-up with me last Thursday
to tell me what a great Club we have. I want to
thank everyone for giving Gerry a good audience.
Jim Brady will be presiding over the meeting
Thursday in my absence.
Next Tuesday we will have a board meeting at United
Bank & Trust.
Thanks,
Fred
Announcements:
We’re Moving: On September 8 our club will
begin meeting at Cornerstone Elementary School, 7480
Dan Hoey Road. We will have the same great food and
friendly service plus the added benefit of a better
traffic and parking situation since that school
doesn’t start until 8:50. This move is necessary
because the district is starting a school breakfast
program at Creekside.
International Travel Opportunities for Rotarians
[Compiled by Phil Alexander, Chair, District
Friendship Exchange Committee]:
We’ll hear more about Rotary travel opportunities
from Phil Alexander and Lori Sprague on Thursday but
here’s a sample just to get you thinking.
• India:
Participate in a polio National
Immunization Day (NID) and Jaipur Limb Camp. Some
sightseeing and homestay with Rotary family. Join
tour lead by PDG Terry Youlton. Dates 11/16/06 –
12/1/06. Leave from Detroit. Cost $2800 all
inclusive. This one is highly recommended. Contact
Terry Youlton at
tyoulton@mnsi.net.
• Ghana:
Join tour lead by PDG Brad
Howard. Participate in a two-day polio NID in Ghana,
Africa, two day West Africa Project Fair and visit
project sites. Dates 10/29/06 – 11/8/06. Leave from
Detroit. Cost $1400 plus airfare from Detroit. This
one is highly recommended. Contact Phil Alexander at
philalex@provide.net.
• India:
Friendship Exchange. Invitation
from District 3030 (approx 250 miles NE of Mumbai)
to individual Rotarians (may be accompanied by
family members). Cultural exchange, home stays with
Rotarians, project visits. Can be combined with
optional sightseeing in northern India. Cost
variable. Dates: 2 – 4 weeks, Dec 2006 thru Feb
2007. This is “do it yourself” on U.S. to India
travel. Indian travel agent can be recommended.
Contact Phil Alexander at
philalex@provide.net.
• Open:
Friendship Exchange. Visits of 2
– 4 weeks can be arranged for individual Rotarians
or small groups (with spouses or families) with
Rotary districts or Rotary clubs almost anywhere
through District Friendship Exchange Coordinators.
These can include cultural events, sightseeing,
homestays with Rotarian families and possible
involvement in NIDs, etc. Contact Phil Alexander at
philalex@provide.net.
Upcoming Programs:
August
24: Lori Sprague, “International Convention and
Friendship Exchange”
August 31: Business Meeting
Calendar :
August 23: Youth Exchange Committee meets, 7:00pm @
Spragues’
August 25: Nuttikan “Koy” Prasoppokakorn arrives
from Thailand
August 29: Board Meeting
Invocation: August 22: Francie
Kivel
August 31: Kim Clugston
Setup: Jim Brady and Larry
Courson
Take-down: Steve Gergely and
Holly Baker
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