Early Riser

Meeting March 26, 2008

Guests:

Dorothy Schoeneman (speaker)
John Grzejka
Dave Mercer

Happy Bucks:

No Happy Bucks this week due to tight schedule

Induction of New Member:

Alan Bridgewater was inducted by Club president Larry Kalbfleisch. Alan was nominated by Warren Aldrich. He was welcomed by the club members in attendance.

Celebrity Luncheon:

Elbe passed out the list for door prize donations.

Samia read the list of celebrities (plus Dick Murphy) who have agreed to be waiters for the luncheon. She is still looking for more.

Rotary Region 7610 Announcement:

Assistant Governor John Grzejka introduced the incoming Assistant Governor, Dave Mercer. Dave is a member of the Bailey’s Crossroads Club. He said that he was looking for to working with us and that we should let him know whenever we need any assistance.

Presentation: 50+ Peace Corps Program

Speaker: Dorothy Schoeneman, 50+ recruiter for the Peace Corps,

Dorothy said she has spoken to several district clubs about her organization because she feels that Rotary and the Peace Corps are committed to the same goals and becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer may be just right for some members who are thinking about retirement.”

She said that the program requires a commitment of 27 months- three months of intensive training and then 24 months on site. You can request a geographic area, but not a particular country, city, town or village. You receive certification based on your life skills and experience, and you are matched to a particular place that can use your skills. All expenses, including living expenses, are paid for by the Peace Corps. You accumulate vacation days, just as in a traditional job, and you can use that time off to return home or travel in the host country.

50/50: Victor Evans

Program for April 2 meeting: Club Assembly, no speaker