East Chapel Hill Rotary Meeting: June 3, 2005

Joe Norman and Brad Picot, dental students at UNC, told us about their mission to Malawi in Southeast Africa. They made a visual presentation of the people, the culture, and the lifestyles of the residents of that region.  They also spoke of the obstacles that they encountered as they worked to teach good oral hygiene and also educate about the spread of the HIV virus. Joe made one comment that they hoped that the children there
now will outlive the regions 38-year average lifespan. Thanks to Bill Whisenant for the program.

Thanks to Paul Ransford who got us all going with some military tips and information on Gender Specific Banking. The Installation Banquet is scheduled for Thursday June 23 at the Carolina Club.  You have all received an invitation. Please sign up.

Good News from Nidya: Rotary International gave approval for funds for the water project in Santa Cruz.  More details later.

Our club will host five Rotary Peace Scholars. Thanks to Robert Spransy, Pat Phelan, Ann Petersen, Robbie Oaks and Pam Herndon who will serve as host families.

East Chapel Hill Rotary Foundation Chairman, David Kimball, announced the Endowment had received over $50,000 from our members.  Reaching that goal triggered our club patriarch Phil Rominger's $50,000 matching contribution, which brought the endowment level to over $100,000.  Today, our club has over $180,000 in pledges.

President Mike mentioned that not all members will donate large sums, but he hopes for 100% participation.

Bob Page announced the Luther Hodges Rotary exhibit is at the Chapel Hill Museum.  Plans are to make the display portable to share with the rest of North Carolina.  Luther Hodges was not only President of Rotary International, but Governor of North Carolina as well.

Congratulations to Dave Moreau on the birth of another grandchild.