Program February 22:
Visiting Rotarians: None
Guests: Richard Pierle (guest of Kip), Mark Jerva (guest of Norm)
50/50: Lindsey Dickinson $87 - half to The Malawi Project. Thanks Lindsey and a special thanks to Steve McGregor who ran the 50/50 with a 2 for 1 special and he matched the pot.
Announcements:
- The Winter Social will be Saturday, March 4th at The Franklin. Cost is $30 and we’ll choose from the TCRW menu. Please RSVP to Kimberly Purdy. We need 25 people or we lose the room.
- On 3/11 Andrew Shotwell is participating in St. Balderick Cancer Fundraiser for the 3rd time. Please donate to the cause and support Andrew as he shaves his head again!
- Malawi group can use your financial support. It's another way to have every one of us involved in the project.
- Please help with Rotary ad sales. Literature is available at the check in desk or you can check with Linda.
- The Exchange Student Fundraising dinner will be held at 6:30pm on April 18th at the Boathouse.
- The District Conference will be held May 4-6 at Crystal Mountain. They are looking for volunteers to hold an international dinner at one of the cottages.
Guest Speakers: Jane Rapin RD, a registered dietician and educator with the MSU Extension Offices.
Michigan Extension work began before the organization was officially organized. The Michigan State College’s (now MSU) first livestock field agent was hired in 1907. Today, MSU Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities and businesses. For more than 100 years, MSU Extension has helped grow Michigan’s economy by equipping Michigan residents with the information that they need to do their jobs better, raise healthy and safe families, build their communities and empower our children to dream of a successful future.
Jane talked about the many programs like SNAP - a food assistance program in the area. Or how they help WIC moms and provide FRESH program coupons to get farmer's market produce. They provide cooking classes like cooking on a budget with healthy recipes. Classes are provided on nutrition, elementary education and physical fitness for kids. Other programs like 4H are supported along with clean water research, the Michigan Sea Grant, Extension Health Research, Invasive Species research, community health, diabetes prevention, and so much more. Learn all about the extensive good works here: http://www.msue.msu.edu/
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