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    Volume 91, Number 8 - August 23, 2005

    PROGRAM for AUGUST 30:

    Howard E. Taylor, Director of Recreational Sports,

    "Recreational Sports and Fitness at Purdue."

    MEETING FUNCTIONS:
    Money Collectors:
    JIM HANKS - 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.,
    KIRK CLARK - 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    Greeter:
    PAUL POST, chair

    Invocation:
    JIM HOBBS


    SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS:

  • September 6 - Dave Murtaugh, Federal Marshall
    The Marshall Program

  • September 13- Phillip J. VanFossen, Director,
    the James F. Ackerman Center for Democratic Citizenship and Associate Professor of Social Studies Education, Purdue University. - The US Constitution

  • September 20 - ERNIE POLAND, Executive Director, University Residences

  • September 27 - DAVE LUHMAN, - Lafayette Rotary Foundation

    • CLUB CONCERNS:

    PRESIDENT SUSAN HYCHKA requested members/spouses to keep the following in their thoughts and prayers: RAY KAVANAUGH and BRUCE HARDING.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • GENE COURTANEY, chair of September Birthday Table, requests that contributions be mailed to him by 27 August; eleven of nineteen have been received thus far. Thanks!

  • The Rotary Club of Danville, IL invites us to share in their 90th Anniversary Celebration to be held at the Beef House, Monday, November 7th. Reception at 5:30 and Dinner at 6:30 PM Central Standard Time. The Guest of Honor will be Rotary International President, CARL-WILHELM STENHAMMAR. $35.00 per person, cash bar. RSVP by October 17. Reservation forms are available from JANE.

    • VOCATIONAL MOMENT:

    ROB GALBRAITH always wanted to be an architect. Blocks and erector sets were his favorite toys as a child in Huntington, IN, where he graduated from high school in 1970. The 1975 Ball State grad became an architectural intern for Burger Chef in Indianapolis before joining KR Montgomery & Assoc in Anderson, where he first became a Rotarian. In 1986 he accepted an offer from National Homes, which brought him to Lafayette. He and Wick Reimert are the principals of Keystone Architecture, whose work can be seen all over town, from surgical and health care facilities to banks and shopping centers.

    ROTARY FACT:

    When the deadly tsunami hit South Asia in late 2004, clubs in the affected countries swung into action, gathering money and goods to provide immediate assistance to disaster victims. At the same time, their counterparts around the world were responding to appeals from Asian clubs. Rotarians in affected areas ensured that emergency aid from Rotary clubs quickly reached people in need.

    This is just one example of how being part of an international network of volunteers allows individuals to maximize their impact and make a real difference in the world. In communities worldwide, Rotarians are working together to organize literacy programs, contribute to food pantires, and provide guidance to at-risk children. Rotary clubs are providing clean water to rural villages, sponsoring microcredit programs for small businesses, and equipping schools and clinics so that more children have access to basic education and health care.

    KIWANIS FACT:

    Kiwanians are ordinary people who perform extraordinary "hands-on" work. Our 290,000 adult members annually invest more than seven million hours and $100 million in projects that strengthen our communities and serve children.

    Wherever there's a need, Kiwanians will be there - as they have for 90 years, making a difference for children and for their communities. Kiwanians unite in service worldwide for children and their communities. Every day, Kiwanians are revitalizing neighborhoods, organizing youth-

    PROGRAM:
    Morgan Burke introduced Purdue Volleyball coach Dave Shondell, noting that this is Dave's 3rd year and he is ready to take the team to the next level.
    Dave says he loves his job and Purdue, especially since he has two daughters attending Purdue this year! The team was ranked 26th at the end of last season; up from 141 three seasons ago. With several returning players, he introduced new members of the team and invited people to attend one game. He says we'll enjoy it and want to see more.
    Purdue Football Coach Joe Tiller is in his 40th year of coaching, 9 years as head coach at Purdue. This year the team will be dominated by sophomores and juniors, with eleven defensive players returning. He predicts a challenging season, but says the team is up for it.

    VISITING ROTARIANS:

    ED ELLIOTT, Naples, FL; BETTY CLARK, Frankfort, LARRY VANDERWEILEN, Daybreak.

    GUESTS:

    Lin Zhao, guest of TERRY WEST; Jim Dunn, guest of KEITH SMITH; Jim Ransom, guest of JIM HANKS; Tom Clark, guest of BETTY CLARK; Lynn Cason, guest of BILL BAUMGARDT; Dave Bertolino, guest of TOM WERNER; Jim Vruggink University Relations and part of the Athletic Department guests, Jefferson High School Athletic Director, Maurie Denney and Harrison High School Volleyball Coach Lori Janssen also joined us.

    THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH MEETING FUNCTION:

    Money Collectors: JERRY MCCARTHY 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and DON GUSTAFSON 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m,; Greeter: PAUL POST; Invocation: ANDY ANDERSON; Dinner Music: BOB GRIFFITHS; Singing: REX KEPLER and ARVID OLSON: JO WADE for help at the back table; BILL FULLER for help with Ripples.

    COMMITTEES FOR 2005-2006:

    Click on the above link to see those who work to make our Club great.

    PRESIDENT SUSAN'S WISDOM:

    Morty was in his usual place in the morning sitting at the table, reading the paper after breakfast. He came across an article about a beautiful actress that was about to marry a football player who was known primarily for his lack of IQ.

    He turned to his wife and exclaimed, "I'll never understand why the biggest jerks get the most attractive wives."

    His wife replied, "Why thank you, dear!"


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