Alice's Corner 2-18-2014
Three weeks ago we heard from Randy Brooks in reference to the Annual Program Fund Foundation.
Our club should be a 100% sustaining club. It only takes $100 per year. You spend that on a fancy dinner. Come on everyone step up to the plate.
Our visiting Rotarian that week was a, guest of Debbie Conover’s, from Canada, Rick Offord from Thornburg/Clarksburg Rotary Club, Ontario, Canada. He is a roving ambassador for Canada’s shelter boxes.
Last week our guest speaker was Kelly Raach the Regional Director Desert SW Chapter Southern Arizona Region, Alzheimer’s Association. It is a stand alone non-profit association.
Alzheimers is the sixth leading cause of death. One in 3 over 85 and one in 9 over 65 will have the disease. It is something that affects the whole family. It consists of affecting the memory of daily life. Where you live, recognizing loved ones and not able to do simple chores.
We are all afraid of this disease. We should all learn more about this and how it affects us, our families, and friends.
Our SOM this time is Imari Papin. He will be bringing his mom, Paula Papin and favorite teacher Mr. Paul DiCaro.
Imari is new to us at MCAT this quarter, he just started in January, but was selected by the staff for the positive attitude and good effort he has shown at MCAT. He has been making friends and often volunteers to help out around campus. In the classroom Imari has been working hard and learning to be better organized. We believe he has a bright future ahead of him if he continues to work this hard toward graduation
This week we had a surprise. Upon arriving at Nana’s restaurant it was dark. Maeve Johnson, our illustrious president called IHop. John Dooling forged ahead to set things up. We had a pleasant breakfast enjoyed by all.
Our speaker Pedro Acosta, this year’s foreign exchange student, gave a presentation. With no power point available he gave a comprehensive talk on his country, Peru. We welcomed his parents doctors Pedro and Elena Acosta.
Tuesday evening Randy and Deb Brooks hosted an impromptu chili dinner. We all enjoyed the fellowship. Many went back for seconds and even thirds. Thank you Randy and Deb it was a great evening.