President Richard will share his recent trip to Nepal and Mt. Everest with the club.

                                                                             

  Pictures in order:

Mallory & Dylan: Outstanding Seniors, Erica Villalba: Inspiration, Diego Gonzalos & Mallory: Students of the Month                           

Carole O. reported that the Survivors Tea on June 15th, is making good progress. Carole sent out between 70-100 invitations, and she is receiving responses already.  Keela has been able to solicit several donations for the event.. There will be sign-ups to help on that day soon. Carole also announced that Wild Bill has requested that someone replace him as organizer of the Community Blood Drive. The next Blood Drive , June 21st, needs volunteers and an organizer.  Claire reported that the cost of the Woman's Club set-up and take down for 4 meetings each month are higher than anticipated. She will bring this issue to the BOD. Linda said that about 15 servers are needed for the Tea as well as people to help with the kitchen and heavy items. 

Richard, Joann and Greg all reported on the District Conference. Saying about 600 people attended the Conference. The club received recognition awards for Administration and International Service.

Greg: The Kiwanis Club is sponsoring Bingo at McBean pavilion June 12. Greg purchased a table for 10 and he'd love to have fellow Rotarians fill those seats. The Kiwanis Club has been supporting our club in fundraisers and it is important that we support theirs. sign up with Greg if you can attend. Kris: the Potters Baseball Team have a new coach and manager. He is earning a reputation for increasing the team skills.

Last week, Clark introduced the Robert Dart Fellow Award. This award is given to a member that donates $1,000 to this new club option. Clark today recognized Jan Hutchinson, for submitting the first donation of $1,000 and she received the first pin that signifies her generosity. Richard Pearl is the second person to donate and received his pin. The club recognized them with a standing ovation.

Clark provided an excellent history of what Paul Harris stands for, and how it is achieved, before presenting a Paul Harris + 3 to President -Elect Greg Kevin.

Clark mentioned that Greg reach PH -3 in record time.

 Members then recognized Greg's accomplishment with a standing ovation.

A Rotary Trip to Africa. Empowering the Youth of Mozambique.

 

Joann Hilton introduced PDG Karen Cendro and Jeannine Sparks. They began by describing how difficult it was to travel to Mozambique. Then they described the difficulties the young females have with menstruation, saying that the monthly occurrence causes the girl to miss school, they are shamed, and there is stigma attached to this biological happening. The population in Mozambique does not have readily available access to supplies needed when girls have their periods. Districts 5180 and 9210 came together with a solution for this problem. They designed kits that included all the necessary items that were made of colorful cloth that could be used many times. The items were stitched on sewing machines from several patterns. Then sewing machines, both manual and electric, were delivered by Karen and Jeannine, with other Rotarians, to a village in Mozambique. The making of the kits was taught to 2 schools so that they could continue to make the kits after training. They were able to educate the school girls in puberty and reproduction and how to be safe from unwanted pregnancies. (A male Rotarian was able to discuss puberty and reproduction with the boys.) There were many challenges both in designing the kits, getting them to the poorest part of Mozambique, traveling 14/15 hours with additional layovers, language issues and customs surprises. However, Karen and Jeannine said it was worth it when the school greeted them with a joyful song and expressed such happiness on their arrival.

           The Four-Way Test

  Of the things we think, say or do:

   1. Is it the truth?

   2. Is it fair to all concerned?

   3. Will it build goodwill and

         better friendships?

   4. Will it be beneficial

        to all concerned?

 

   5. HAVE FUN !!