Rotary Recap 8.28.2013

It would is impossible for me to translate Bob Nauman's enthusiasm and vision of his trip to Italy. He played music, showed photos and brought wine and beer for tasting. He shared stories, maps, postcards, guides and quick facts of the 18-day adventure. It was definitely a 5 senses kind of program.

They spent the time with good friends and Paula and Bob celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Rome, Florence, Bologna, Tuscany...fountains, street vendors, vineyards...hot springs, agriculture, rolling hills, humanity...what more could you ask for?

He was mesmerized by the history of the Parthenon, the temple of the gods that existed when Christ lived. He was dazzled by Ducati, but not enough to buy a bike.

He was amused by the amount of traffic and similarities in our interpersonal communication and theirs...some gestures are understood no matter where you are. And he put his Boy Scout skills to good use, taking only one wrong turn the entire time without a GPS.

Thank you, Bob for sharing the sites with us. Now, it's Sandy Harris's turn.

In other news:

• Detroit Shelley Haines reported that the board had a brief special meeting to discuss the Adopt-a-Park project. We will adopt Ron Weers Park and focus on the Little Round House area since we already have a vested interest in it. Collyn Peterson and Jack Kline will coordinate the clean up crew and are circulating a sign-up sheet for Saturday, September 7 and Saturday, September 14 from 8:30-noon. We will dedicate the funding from the Prudential grant to the project.

• Wildcat Concessions are coming soon. The sign up sheet is circulating for our Friday, September 6th event at Wildcat Stadium. Please be there by 6pm.

Next Week:

• Julie Baalmann will share details about the 3rd Annual Blazin the Burg.