CLUB CONCERNS:

PRESIDENT ROB asked us to keep the following in our thoughts and prayers: BOB BROCK, ROY WHISTLER, former Rotarian Bill Pape, and JIM SMITH.

WELCOME NEW MEMBER:

JAYNE FEATHERS introduced Kim Motuliak, who lives with her husband, Marc, at 70 Elder Court, Lafayette, IN 47905, phone 447-9520. She works at Food Finders Food Bank, 50 Olympia Court, Lafayette, IN 47909, phone 471-0062; E- mail kmotuliak@food-finders.org

PROGRAM:

STEVE KNECHT introduced Claudine Laufman, Director of the Columbian Park Zoo for the past 10 years, who explained the educational focus of the exhibits. Through public/private partnerships they have a fountain, petting zoo, and a butterfly garden. About 25,000 kids have been exposed to animals through classes, camp or exhibits. She briefly mentioned needs that the zoo has, including a second classroom, exhibits for cats and primates, penguins, River Otters, Australian marsupials, and small African animals.

Claudine introduced Paige Ebner, Membership Director of the Friends of Columbian Park Zoo, a non- profit organization founded in 1976 to provide funding for the zoo. She reviewed the ways to support the zoo, recommending the brick pavers for your children or grandchildren. They love to find their brick every time they visit. Special events include the Zoo Run Run, Boo at the Zoo, and the Penguin Ball. There are insets in the building waiting for bronze medallions for those who have $25,000 to spend.


STUDENT GUESTS:

CHIP RUTLEDGE introduced Erika Spykman and Michael Rousch from Faith Christian School. Each received a certificate and a travel mug with the 4-Way Test to commemorate meeting with us today.


GUESTS:

Kelli Rousch, Barb Siems, Pete Siems, Erik Spykman, Rhonda Spykman, Joe Keck, guests of ARVID OLSON; Mike Pritscher, son of FRANCIS PRITSCHER; Connie Ehrlich, guest of CRAIG IRVINE;


THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH
MEETING FUNCTIONS:

Money Collectors: MIKE ROE and DAN BERGER; Greeter: LEW RUNNELS; Invocation: MIKE ROE; Piano: REX KEPLER and RAY PEETERS; Song Leader: MAURI WILLIAMSON. Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: JO WADE; Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER.
PRESIDENT ROB'S THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

"If you're hanging around with nothing to do and the zoo is closed, come over to the Senate. You'll get the same kind of feeling and you won't have to pay."
Bob Dole


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