Did you know that DeSales University is joining forces with Dr. Kamran Afshar, a leading local economist, on a groundbreaking new data analytics center that will put students at the forefront of research and consulting.  The Kamran Afshar Data Analytics Center at DeSales University  (KADAC) will open in January 2018 in the Gambet Center for Business and Healthcare.  I suspect this will be one of the topics covered this Friday when Dr. Afshar presents to our noon Rotary lunch at Bell Hall - I'm sure that you'll come away from his talk with many new insight into the local and national economy,  For more on Kamran and his consulting firm, click this link, www.KAA-Inc.com
 
Scheduling Reminder
We will be meeting every Friday this month and throughout 2018.  The 3rd Thursday of each month will be set aside for new member mixers, meet and greets, hosted at various locations.  Click on the link below for more of my message.
Kudos to our Membership committee for developing the concept but we will need everyone's support to make it a success - spread the word!  Invite a friend, colleague, neighbor to join us Thursday, January 18, at the Butz Offices downtown.  Send an e-mail, make a call, text an invite to someone today!
 
Emmaus Rotary
I'd like to recognize Emmaus Rotary for completing the necessary requirements to earn both the Rotary International Presidential Citation and the District Governor Citation for this Rotary year.  It is an admirable achievement for any club to earn both awards in only six months.
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