LIZ SOLBERG introduced Rachel Dark and John Totten from Harrison High School. Each received a certificate and a travel mug with the 4 - Way Test to commemorate meeting with us today.

Jimmy Gleason, guest of MICHAEL SIMPSON; James Parsons, guest of CHARLOTTE HOWELLS

SPECIAL GUEST:

TERRY WEST introduced Emily Dawes, Ambassadorial Scholar for 2010-2011. A 2009 graduate of Purdue University in history and global studies, she speaks French, Chinese and Arabic. Emily will be studying at the American University in Beirut, Lebanon next year.

VISITING ROTARIANS: SUZANN SHACKLETON, Attica/Williamsport

PROGRAM:

TOM PEARSON introduced Elaine Brovont, Executive Director of Mid-Land Meals. With board members TOM, BARB REIF and SUZANN SHACKLETON in the audience, Elaine explained that 2000 meals are prepared every day in their new building on Concord Road. These meals are delivered to meal sites and to individual homes allowing young, elderly and disabled persona to achieve better health with nutritious food. Ten percent of Tippecanoe County's population is over 60 years old and one-third of those are below poverty level. Mid-Land Meals is funded by donations, private pay arrangements, USDA and contracts. In 2009 429,234 meals were prepared and delivered or shipped. With infectious passion, Elaine listed several ways that members can help. Contact Mid-Land meals at: 765 477 7189. Their web page is under construction.

THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH MEETING FUNCTIONS: Money Collectors: JEAN JACKSON and MIKE KING; Greeter: VICKI BURCH and DAVE FILMER; Invocation: JACOB WILLIAMS; Piano: RAY PEETERS; Song Leader: ARVID OLSON; Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting JO WADE and TOM MORAN; Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER. LINK OF THE WEEK: The earthquake in Haiti again emphasizes the importance of good building design. Here's a video about research being done at Purdue on this subject. Go to Lafayette Rotary Home Page