Announcements
* Julie Makayova, a previous member, was welcomed. She is in Boston at the Medical Center--going to law school with a focus on health care.
*There is no Rotary meeting December 23 or 30. The next meeting will be January 6, 2021.
* There will be a club board meeting on Wednesday, January 13 at 10:30 am.
* President Erik received the pins and certificates for members recently becoming Paul Harris Fellows. He will be sending them to these members.
*Carol S reminded everyone that Food Group contributions can be made the rest of this month and they will be matched. She thanked members for participating in this needed effort. Go to www.thefoodgroupmn.org
*Members were reminded that even if you do not itemize your taxes, you can claim a $300 tax deduction if you contribute to a 501c3 organization. This is incentive to give to the Minneapolis University Rotary Service Foundation. Checks can be sent to
Carole Peterson
MURSF Treasurer
5620 Doron Drive
Edina MN 55439.
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A Member Moment With....Ferdinand Peters
Ferd highlighted the portion of his life when he served in the US military peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. He lead efforts to get ammunitions out of the country by collecting and then exploding them. There were 2 million mines in Bosnia. He also delivered school supplies to students in Bosnia. He said it is a beautiful country. Ferd received a medal from NATO for his work. He is most proud that he kept all of his troops alive during this mission.
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Brag-a-Bucks
*Mahmood commented that one of his favorite songs is Hanukkah on Santa Monica.
*Ellen connected with Ferd on his talk about Bosnia. It is very fitting to celebrate religious freedom at this time of Hanukkah.
*John skipped last week's meeting to play tennis outside--the first time he has done this in December.
*Bob thanked Ferd for bringing Julia to our club. As a fan of the Cleveland Indians for about 50 years, Bob pointed out that the Cleveland Indians are changing their name. He then explained the origin of the name. In 1915 when the Cleveland Indians began, they had an Indian on their team. They named the team in honor of him. He believes it is the right thing to do to change the name, and that the origin of the name should also be communicated.
*Carol CH shared that she will be having oral cancer surgery on December 31. Jean will be taking her to the hospital and then Jean and John will stay with Bruce.
*Carole shared that Channel 2 TPT is hosting a virtual winter concert by the Minnesota Orchestra on Friday, Dec 18 at 8 pm.
*Jean said she is heading to her Mexico place in early January and will not be here for her birthday, so she contributed now.
*Jerry suggested members read Neither Wolf nor Dog by Kent Nerburn. It details the interaction of an elder Indian and white culture.
