Today, November 26, 2007:
John Hubbel brings us a speaker, Clayton Klein, whose life began at 40, 50, 60, 70 and even 80! Klein, who recently walked from the U.P. to the lower peninsula, is an adventurer who will share with us some of his life's travels and challenges.
Next Week: Kathy Zaenger has invited Shari Cornell of Pregnancy Helpline to speak.
December 17: Mark your calendars and invite a guest for the most popular program of the year! Rod Bushey brings the Howell High School Chorale to Rotary to present its annual Christmas program. Come early and find a seat.
Rotary sends its condolences to two of Rotary's favorite sons. Don Williams lost his wife Ruth last week after a long illness. Zemp lost his daughter, Marty, to cancer. Marty leaves three young daughters.
Rotary Holiday Raffle: The drawing is December 10th. We have asked each Rotarian to sell 10 tickets or donate the time to help sell these tickets. Turn in your ticket money and stubs to Rick Sigler.
December 8th is the day that Rotary rings the Salvation Army bell at WalMart. 9-11a.m. is Pat Convery, Dan Murdock, and Ron Hingst. 11-2 is John Hubbel, Jeff Blagg, and Jim Gilligan. 4-6 p.m. is Bonnie Miller. If you can come for an hour, please help!
Check these events out:
1. Livingston County United Way is distributing Agencies Wish List, a handy booklet of community needs to continue their work. If you are looking for gifts that are meaningful for the holidays, check out this booklet. Look at http://www.lcunitedway.org/ or call 810-494-3000.
2. On this coming Friday - November 30 - Brighton Glass will host a clearance sale for Chamber of Commerce members to purchase or donate items for Habitat for Humanity. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the United Way.
3. LACASA will have a holiday fundraising gala called Deck the Halls at the home of Greg and Laura Palmer, River Birch Lodge, 11000 Hibner Road in Hartland. Tickets are $75. Call 517-548-1350 for more information.
Singer Beyonce Knowles immunizes
Ethiopian
children against polio
Rotary International News - 30 October 2007
Photo courtesy of the Ethiopian News Agency
Rotarians taking part in a polio immunization campaign in Ethiopia recently enjoyed a boost of star power for the eradication effort. Singer Beyonce Knowles, scheduled to perform in Addis Ababa, met the group and helped administer the oral polio vaccine before taking the stage on 20 October.
The 26-year-old, who immunized 10 youth said, "I want to encourage all parents to give this vaccination to their children. It really benefits their health."
"Beyonce was so impressed [with] our commitment to not only provide funding but to make the trip to administer the vaccine," said Ezra Teshome, of the Rotary Club of University District of Seattle, Washington, USA, who led the effort. Teshome immigrated to the United States from Ethiopia in 1971 and has headed up seven other immunization drives in his homeland.
The fight to end polio has made significant progress in Ethiopia, which has not reported a single case of the disease this year. The country recorded 22 cases in 2005 and 17 in 2006 after an outbreak in the Horn of Africa.
In addition to raising and contributing funds, over one million Rotarians have volunteered their time and personal resources to help vaccinate more than two billion children in 122 countries during national immunization campaigns
