TOM FREY, son of HARLEY FREY, says he has no musical talent. The talent skipped a generation residing in TOM'S son, who is a professional musician. TOM began a career sweeping floors at University Bookstore. Now he owns it. A laugh rippled through the room when he told us it's a business where the customers hate what they have to buy and the store has no control over what it stocks. TOM'S enthusiasm for Rotary was sparked the day he came to a meeting and discovered that Rotary would build a Habitat House. That project led to his personal involvement in helping a community in Haiti. By committing himself to Rotary and Habitat for Humanity, TOM has found a wonderful way to fulfill our motto, "Service Above Self."

RICHARD BARTHOLOMEW, President of the Lafayette Rotary Club Foundation, presided over the 35th Annual meeting of the not-for-profit corporation. All members of our club are members of the Foundation. He introduced the original members and the current board members. Since we have so many new Club members, he read the mission of the Foundation and explained that the policy is to support local projects. RICHARD reviewed the history, noting that in 35 years over $750,000 has been spent on local projects. What about future plans? A "Bequest Society" where members can leave the Foundation money or securities after death and receive recognition for it now is the newest venture. Next week members will be asked to name the society. If you need more information about this newest way of supporting the work of our Club and Foundation, please contact RICHARD.

Nelson DeLaVergne and Larry Hoffman, guests of Oscar Hopkins; Carol Galbraith and Rob Hancock, guests of ROB GALBRAITH; Brian Bittner, guest of BECKY ROBLEDO; Joel Rasmus, guest of DAN HEMAN; Cathy Barron, guest of LETA KELLEY; Harriet Coppoc, Albina and Don Mabry, guests of GORDON COPPOC.

MICHAEL O'HAIR, Kokomo

Money Collectors: DAVE LANDGREBE and DENNIS WEIDENAAR; Greeter: FAYE COLE and NATE BARRETT; Invocation: LAURA NICOLET; Piano: BOB GRIFFITHS; Song Leader: ARVID OLSON: Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: JO WADE and TOM MORAN; Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER. PRESIDENT ROB'S THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

"In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure."

Bill Cosby


Go to Lafayette Rotary Home Page TOM FREY, son of HARLEY FREY, says he has no musical talent. The talent skipped a generation residing in TOM'S son, who is a professional musician. TOM began a career sweeping floors at University Bookstore. Now he owns it. A laugh rippled through the room when he told us it's a business where the customers hate what they have to buy and the store has no control over what it stocks. TOM'S enthusiasm for Rotary was sparked the day he came to a meeting and discovered that Rotary would build a Habitat House. That project led to his personal involvement in helping a community in Haiti. By committing himself to Rotary and Habitat for Humanity, TOM has found a wonderful way to fulfill our motto, "Service Above Self." PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER: The Board of Directors has approved for membership Brian Bittner, sponsored by BECKY ROBLEDO. If there are no objections, he will be introduced soon.