Barb Herzog brought along a former student of a 300 level human rights course, Emily Folkerts.  Emily took a 100 level class covering human rights when she was a freshman, and continued with Barb's class as a junior.  Emily and her classmates listened to some speakers and presenters throughout the class to give them ideas on a project they were assigned to create.  Those speakers talked to them about the needs of the community, but it was up to them to come up with how to meet those needs as a class.  Some ideas were a toy drive, or an activity in making the toys for children.  Ultimately they decided on an information day where members of the community could come and get information on voting/voter registration, healthcare, blood drives, etc.  The class members each took an area they were passionate about, compiled information, and used it to educate those who came.  While their attempt was not wildly successful, the ones who did come found value in the information.  Another rewarding endeavor for the class was having conversations with individuals learning English through a class at the UCC church.  Barb’s class is offered in the fall and each group comes up with new ideas to meet the needs of the community.  We look forward to seeing Doane students being more active in the community!  

 

This week Jim Johnson has a program on his recent mission trip to Guatemala.

 

Drawing:  Justin Kozisek had the winning ticket last week.  He donated $7.00 to Polio and $7.00 the Rotary Foundation!  Justin didn’t find the Queen of spades, so our pot starts this week at $48.00.

 

We are looking for a President-Elect to follow Jack Thompson.  You would be President in 2018 – 19.  Please see Jack Thompson for details.

 

District Training is Saturday April 22 in Lincoln.  Officers and Committee Chairmen should attend.  Please see Jack Thompson or Jim Fahrnbruch for details.  The club will pay the $30.00 fee.

 

Rotary Foundation:  Please consider a donation.

 

The Doane Week of the Young Child event is on Monday, April 24 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.  We will be providing the food and helping during the event.  The following members volunteered to help:  Judy Harms, Jim Johnson, Justin Kozisek, Barbara Herzog and Jim Fahrnbruch.   

 

Members’ program assignments:  (If you have program ideas, contact these members.)

May, 2017:  Vicky and Janelle (Scholarship, RYLA students at meeting/ Family Picnic?)

June, 2017:  Tom P. and Cody (CAMC Picnic/Pass the gavel)

 

Wed., April 19 – 5:30 pm – Jim Johnson’s Travels

Mon. April 24 – 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Doane Week of the Young Child event (We are providing food.)

Tues., April 25 – noon – Club Meeting

Wed., May 3 – 5:30 pm – Picnic?

Tues., May 9 – noon -- TBD

Wed., May 17 – 5:30 pm -- RYLA/Scholarship students

Tues., May 23 – noon -- Fabiola Dimas Sixpence

Wed., May 31 --  5:00 pm – Tour of County Courthouse