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May 10, 2017
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May 11, 2017
Dawn is new Ex Dir of NE Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
May 18, 2017
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May 31
 
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LUNCH BUNCH AT SHEVY'S
At Noon Tomorrow, May 10th at Shevy's, the Lunch Bunch speaker will be Allen Tast who wrote a book on Thunderbird History , will discuss how Elvis Presley was almost killed in a Thunderbird . Will also discuss Thunderbirds being left in Cuba . Allen will talk about the upcoming Joslynn Car show and the history of the event . Cal can add something about his vacation .
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SPEAKER FOR THURSDAY, MAY 10
Our speaker for May 10 will be Dawn Hovey, recently appointed Executive Directer of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
 

WHAT IS CYSTIC FIBROSIS?  CF affects the cells in your body that make mucus, sweat, and digestive fluids. Normally, these are very thin and slippery to keep systems in your body running smoothly. But if you have CF, they become thick and glue-like. This blocks tubes and ducts throughout your body.

Over time, mucus builds up inside your airways. This makes breathing a struggle. The mucus traps germs and leads to infections. It can also cause severe lung damage like cysts (fluid-filled sacs) and fibrosis (scar tissue). That’s how CF got its name.

 
 
SECRETARY NOTES FOR THIS WEEK
Meeting notes for May 4, 2017
 
Gail Stalder gave an EXCELLENT invocation at the meeting with clear thinking and well chosen words.
 
Guest of Ron's at last week's meeting was David Herzog, Attorney and friend of our speaker.
 
President Dan announced that Judy Ackland has accepted the nomination for the position of President-Elect during 2017/2018 and become Club President for the Club year of 2018/2019. 
 
A motion was made and seconded to budget club funds for payment of registration expenses for Judy to attend forthcoming Rotary Leadership Institute in Omaha on June 3, 2017 and the District 5650 Conference 2017 on August 11 & 12, 2017.  The motion carried.  The expected total for registration fees will be less than $200 for this year.
 
Treasurer Rita reported on the check book balance and reported that the Clubs annual payment of our donation to Rotary International Foundation.  For tax purposes, each member will receive a letter from Rotary Foundation acknowledging the deductible donation of $50
 
 
NOTE:  There might be a little confusion at the Head Table this Thursday as Ron experiments with use of the head table for seating the speaker and speaker host.  Having a designated seating for the speaker, will avoid the use of chairs  customary "preferred" by the members and will honor the speaker with a reserved place at the head table.  It will take an extra table to allow room for the Presiding Officer, the Speaker and speaker host.   The speaker will be allowed to "mix" with our members prior to breakfast and have a reserved place to go to.

JUDY ACKLAND

Judy has been a member of the Western Douglas County Rotary Club since February 2015.  She lives in Gretna and her business is CRYSTAL FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, located near 116th and Arbor Street in Omaha.  Judy is a Certified Public Account and a Certified Financial Planner.
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BADGE AWARDS - MAY 4

President Dan and Del Morgan

Del was awarded his SENIOR ACTIVE BADGE on Thursday May 4th.  This badge recognizes his long service and membership in our Club.
Congratulations Del.

BADGE PRESENTATION TO ROGER BREED

 
In the upper left photo, Jim is explaining how profound the badge is that he is going to present to Roger Breed.  In the upper right, the badge is presented and Roger fully comprehends the nature of the badge and in the bottom he gloats with his TWO BADGE STATUS.  CONGRATULATIONS TO ROGER FOR HIS NEW STATUS.
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LAST WEEK'S SPEAKER - MARY-BETH MUSKIN - ADL

 

Mary Beth Muskin, regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League discussed the work of ADL in the growing climate of terrorism and conflict.  The league works to address each case of violence, threat, vandalism and injuries in the country related to religious persecution and to work to heal and redress the many wounds of HATE.   The graph in the upper list displays the anti-semitic incidents in the last couple of years.  Note the display addresses incidents actually reported and not the many smaller incidents which  occur.  If you are interested in supporting and or joining the ADL, just "Google" ADL and information will be found to assist you.
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