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Adrian, MI  49221
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Tanzania Project - PDG Rick Caron
It was great to see Past District Governor, Rick Caron, today and to hear his update on the project that has been near and dear to his heart - Legacy project in Tanzania through the Windsor 1918 Rotary Club. In Tanzania, Rick said, was a project to build a Learning Center to which our club donated $500 and Rick thanked us for. Tanzania is located on the east coast of Africa and the home, Rick was adamant about – the home of Mt. Kilimanjaro, not Kenya!

Rick spoke about, Dorcas, a student he and his wife have been supporting in Tanzania who was also present at the opening ceremonies at the new center. The real goal, he said, of his involvement in the Learning Center was “education” and particularly of “vulnerable young women” which broadened to young men over time as well. He went on to speak about the many successes he’s witnessed at the center.

He spoke about Mary who was a friend of his daughter, Julie, who had lost her husband and had two children one of which was Dorcas. Mary became aware of children in the area who had no parents and began taking them in. Eventually her dream was to have a facility that could house, love on, educate and feed children like these. Rick said his daughter returned to the states in 2009 and told him something needed to be done. They have been assisting ever since, he said. Shortly after her return, they were told Mary had died but that her brother, Timothy, continued to “carry on Mary’s vision”.

As soon as he became an NGO (Non-Government Organization) and with a board of directors, Rick told him they could continue to help which he did. Timothy, Rick said, soon became a member and eventually president of the club which eventually qualified the club for international grants that helped with the construction of the new Learning Center!

Rick went on to share the many success stories of students who have been able to attend the Center like Nima who was pregnant and then became a nurse thanks to the Learning Center; Oscar whose job was on the farm but who loved to learn and would sneak into the school and sit under desks because he couldn’t afford the fees and later passed an exam to qualify him to enter a secondary school! From there he entered medical school.

Another success story, Rick said, was Eva – and another product of the Learning Center who dropped out of school at age 17 to get married but because Timothy heard about he situation, is now a pharmaceutical technician; Patrick who also wants to become a doctor; JR (aka Junior Rick and “The Little Professor”) is actually named after Rick; Shedraq – a student Rick’s son is sponsoring needed an education to join the army so attended the center and soon had desires to become a mechanic; Marta – now in her second year studying business administration. “This school”, Rick said, “gives people a chance to excel and everyone improves with education”.

Rick also mentioned that Noel Jackson (PGN) and his wife are also supporting children in Tanzania and closed by showing us pictures of other children who were attending the Learning Center whose lives have been changed thanks to Rotary and the vision of Rick and his daughter, Julie! Always great seeing you, Rick. Keep up the wonderful work!

Should anyone wish to contribute to this great cause, he said, can contact PDG David Carpenter through the District 6400 website.
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District Assembly – Thanks to President Kathye, Eloise Hosken, Nelson Douglas, Nate Smith, and Bruce Goldsen for attending the District Assembly last Saturday at Schoolcraft College in Livonia.
 
Vadalia Onion Time! - GUESS WHAT TIME IT IS????? Vidalia Onions. Fliers and order sheets were available today. Onions $10 for 10 pounds. Will be shipped second week in May after harvest. Once again we are asking for 100 percent participation. This money will go to scholarships this year for junior Rotarians. We ask each member to sell a minimum of 6 bags. If you put it on your Facebook page, people will read and respond. They sell themselves. If you don't want onions, you can buy and donate the bags. You can also just donate the money. Thank you! ORDERS MUST BE IN BY THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK IN MAY. All members should have received an image like the one below to post on their Facebook page.
 
 
River Raisin Cleanup Update – PE Nelson announced that he’d met with the River Raisin Watershed Council and the Lenawee County Drain Commission who said they will provide training on the safe operation of chain saws. The classroom training will be held on May 20th from 8am-4pm followed by field training the next day. Let Nelson know if you are interested.
 
Dine to Donate – Rachel said that this was a program in partnership with Hospice of Lenawee happening every Wednesday in April. As you will recall, Tiffany Seiler was here to chat about her new restaurant and this program which was designed to take contributions and distribute to different non-profit each month. When you dine in at Downtown Dempsey's, 10% of your purchase goes to that non-profit being featured for the month.
 
Stand Against Child Abuse: Prevention Training – Sue Lewis mentioned that this will take place on Friday, April 26th from 9am-12pm at the Adrian Armory Events Center and sponsored by the Lenawee County Child Advocacy Center. To register go to: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-against-child-abuse-prevention-mini-conference-tickets-58013768744?aff=ebdssbdestsearch For questions contact Amanda Davis Scott at 517-662-3442 ext 1201.
 
Read & Feed Project – President Kathye once again mentioned this program. For the next two weeks we will be collecting food for an area food drive to help for a hunger free Lenawee. This is sponsored by Goodwill, Cradle to Career, LISD and Pathways to Success. It is called Read to Feed. All Adrian schools will be collecting food. On April 27th food will be taken to Goodwill. Each participating school will receive 200 books for their literacy projects. The school that has the most food (by weight) will receive a traveling trophy and an additional 1000 books. ITEMS SUGGESTED TO DONATE - Tuna, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned ham, canned chicken, canned vegetables, canned fruit, Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper. Because this fits closely with our Michener connection, we will collect and take ours to Michener to add to whatever they collect. If you prefer to donate money and have us shop for you, that will work as well. All food will be distributed to Lenawee food pantries.
 
Pay it Forward Day – Nate announced this program at Old National designed to help the Daily Bread with hygiene kits people would donate. All branches are collecting these items so please stop by and help if you can.  Items you can donate include: toothpaste, deodorants, wash cloths, tooth brushes, women’s hygiene items, etc. You can do so by the 20th of April.
 
Lenawee Humane Society Shelter Event – REMEMBER: This will take place on Saturday, May 4 – the same day as the Great Lakes Woodworking Festival. However, if you would like to adopt a pet you can still complete an application online and submit it she said.
 
Oasis at Hospice – REMEMBER: This event will take place on April 16 at 10am in conjunction with the National Health Care Decision Day so people can fill out their Patient Advocacy Forms. 
 
Upcoming Programs:
April 18 – Lenawee Now
May 2 - NO MEETING
 
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 16 – Next Lenawee Bike Tour committee meeting at 5pm at Chip’s office downtown. Wine provided. It was decided that the Family Fun Ride would not be offered nor would the 100 mile bike route.
 
April 18 & 19 - Pattie had information after our meeting I told her I would include in case anyone would be interested about attending the annual presentation of "The Living Last Supper" by the Maple Avenue Bible Church to be held at Adrian College's Dawson Auditorium. Both performances begin at 7pm. For more info you may call: (517) 263-8580. 
 
April 27 – 31st Annual Blissfield Rotary Charity Auction – Please contact Rod Pender who is coordinating this for our club. Tickets are $75@ and an entire table is $600 (seats 8 and you get PR in the program) which includes dinner and open bar. The event features live and silent auctions, games, and Raffle. Monies raised will go towards Phase 1 of Walking Trails in the Park. For tickets visit: evenbrite.com. For sponsorships or corporate tables contact Chris Mallow at 517-486-3379 or blissfieldrotary@yahoo.com Jerry Anderson, WTOL TV personality returns again this year as celebrity auctioneer.
 
May 1 – Joint Kiwanis/Rotary Luncheon - We will be having a joint meeting with the Kiwanis and AM Club at the Christian Family Center. Meals will be the same price as you pay here at the club. This is to learn about education for our Lenawee County students. Speakers from Cradle to Career Program. THERE WILL BE NO CLUB MEETING ON THURSDAY, MAY 2.
 
May 2 – NO REGULAR MEETING due to the joint Kiwanis Rotary meeting the day before
 
May 4th & 5th Great Lakes Woodworking Festival - On the grounds of old Training School where Sam Beauford Woodworking Shop is located. Our club will be selling brats and hot dogs. We will need cooks and sellers. Also volunteers will be needed in other areas-a job for everyone! Please try and help for a few hours that weekend!
 
May 10-12 – District Conference 
 
 
May 19 - E-race Stigma 5k Run – The annual event is held to create awareness of mental illness. Our club has always helped with the youth event. It starts at 9:00 and you need to be there half hour prior to the event. After the race starts, you can leave so you can attend your church service or whatever. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Go to https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Adrian/ERaceStigma5K to register and for all of the details.
 
 
Guests: Christine Moore, guest of Susan Tobey; Mie and Bridget Warfield, guests of Barry Reinink. Two Junior Rotarians. 
FINE SESSION -  Pattie
 
 
Pattie E. fined: Maxe, Mark M., Herrera, Mary M., Behnke, Nelson, Chase.
 
Happy Bucks – Williams, Behnke, Hosken, Clark, Herrera, Davis, Easton, Clark.
Volunteers
Prayer – Yours Truly
 
Songs – Pattie without Helen
 
50/50 Drawing – Lorie Easton won $31 and Nelson Douglass’ name was drawn but did not pick the card to win the $250 jackpot!
 

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2018-19 RI President Barry Rassin wants Rotary members to Be the Inspiration 
Rassin, a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, unveiled the 2018-19 presidential theme, Be the Inspiration, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA. “I want you to inspire in your clubs, your Rotarians, that desire for something greater. The drive to do more, to be more, to create something that will live beyond each of us.”
 
 
The new theme for 2018-19