Susan Chadima, DVM, spoke to us about Afghanistan. She is a 1972 graduate of Washington High School in CR! She completed her veterinary education at Iowa State University and then moved to Maine with her husband, Mike Steitzer, where they raised their family, and continue to live and work. Sue has had a long career in clinical veterinary medicine working with companion animals. For the last 15 years, her professional and personal interests have broadened into the world of international veterinary medicine with a particular focus on Afghanistan and the challenges of helping to rebuild the country's animal health care system with a particular focus on supporting basic services to rural livestock owners. Since 2005 she has spent approximately 5+ years working in the country with Afghan colleagues. Her most recent trip was December 2019. Her slide presentation gave us great insight as to everyday life in Afghanistan.
We celebrated Betsy's September birthday led in song by Charles. Also celebrating September birthdays are James Nelson and Dave Mally.
Mike gave us the news, and Jamie led the invocation, pledge, and test.
Ball Drop details for Saturday were discussed. Sales of balls were to close online at 5 that day. You could still purchase balls by check to Tom by Friday. Over 3000 balls had been sold.