Mark Patton, June Program Coordinator introduced speakers, Deb Dunkhase, Theresa Burns, and Elizabeth Bernel speaking on Open Heartland.
Deb began the program giving a background on the program. She state that Gratitude Changes Everything. She said that we are lucky to live in a community with high quality of Education and Medical Facilities, fiends willing to help. Rotary opens the eyes both Internationally and locally. We celebrate a diverse community. Allison Bettine is very active with Open Heartland. Deb continued with "It Takes A Village". The future depends on how we raise the children.
President Seaba called the meeting to order at 7:05 am. Joan Garrity was the greeter. Rotarian's in the news: John Ockenfels and Peter Tehren Flight to Ed Polio will April or June 2021. They will be in Taipai, Taiwan next year for the Rotary International Convention.
President Seaba announced multiple Paul Harris Recognition for Peggy Doerge, Tom Langenfeld, Any Nicholson, Phil Peterson and Hazel Seaba. President Seaba had mailed the pins to each individual. Each person spoke about why they give to the Foundation. Foundation Chair and Past District Governor Chris Knapp thanked everyone for giving to the Foundation. The money given allows district grants and global grants. Happy Bucks:
Liz and Paul Nichols 36th Wedding Anniversary, Jenny Seylar sold her house and will close July 15. Nancy Stensvaag and her husband 50th Wedding Anniversary and her 70th birthday.
Theresa, Elizabeth, and Deb went on to list some of the activities that Open Heartland is doing. Back to School Pay Dates, at five mobile home parks. Antelope Lending Library and the Children's Museum are very involved with helping Open Heartland. They distributed 254 backpacks had Cultural Days,
Winter Coat distribution, pizza parties, Hills Holiday party, 700 bags of food were distributed. Thanks to all the volunteers that made all these events happen.