This Week February 13: Water Development Project in Africa - An update by Courtney Brooks.

Next Week February 20: National and Nevada current issues and political events with Former United States Senator Richard Bryan

Mark Your Calendar
February 16, Green Valley Rotary 15th Anniv— click here for more information
February 25 (Sunday), Fireside Chat— Post Mardi Gras Fais Do Do
February 27, Four Way Test Speech Contest
March 23, North LV Rotary Club Annual Fundraiser
March 31, LVNW Springfest (fundraiser)
May 24, District 5300 Conference

GSE Team: Gene Hernandez, who led the district’s GSE team to Central Europe, gave a high- energy, enjoyable presentation on his team’s travels to District 1910 (Eastern Austria, Hungary, Bosnia, Slovenia, and Croatia).

In his view, a primary function of the out-going GSE team is to serve as ambassadors of this country. Too often, the world's view of Americans comes from our exported TV shows and movies (a scary concept).

[Ed. Note: Gene's program brought back fond memories of this editor's GSE experiences to SW Germany—I'm getting ready to repack my bags].

Paul Harris Fellow
District Governor Elect Charles Barr presented Brett Kanwetz with his membership in the Paul Harris Fellowship.

The Paul Harris Fellowship is recognition of individuals who have donated (or who have had a donation made on their behalf of) $1,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation. Click here for more information about the Rotary Foundation.

[Ed. Note: What a terrific Valentine's Day gift idea!]

There's no fellowship in an empty chair.
Your guests and visiting Rotarians help kindle the flame of fellowship

Our Visiting Rotarians were -
George Eichaker, Keokuk, Iowa
Randy Capurro, Southwest Club
Donald Kemp, Central Club

Also visiting with the GSE group were -
Tom Novotny, DGND 2009-10
Gene Hernandez, DG Nominee Elect (2008-09)
Gil Martinez
Charlie Barr, DG Elect

And our other guests included-
Judith Filangeri, guest of Dennis
David Gosse, Guest of Darrell & Joe.

"I think that Rotary's fundamental purpose will be with business; that civic and charitable activities should not be discouraged, but should be given secondary consideration, not because of any lack of importance, but because there are specialized organizations to take care of their needs. Civic and charitable activities seem to me by products."
Paul P. Harris in a message to a business round table at the 1916 convention in Cincinnati.

Why Should I Go to the Meeting?
by Judith Filangeri

Was this week’s Rotary meeting the best use of my time?

Every member asks that every week, consciously or sub-consciously. And if the answer isn’t yes most of the time, there’s the danger that the club will lose that member. People join Rotary for many reasons, but they attend meetings - and stay in Rotary—only if ...

District 5300 Conference Bulletin
Susan Hayek has released information about sponsoring the Program and Tribute Book for the 2007 District Conference. The deadline for submissions is April 1, 2007. This is a great way to support our District and get some advertising as well. Click here for more information.

International Assembly:
The International Assembly, which was held in San Diego last week, educates, motivates, and inspires district governors- elect to lead their districts. Through plenary sessions, group discussion sessions, and fellowship activities, future governors get hands-on information they will need for the coming year. This training meeting features speeches by the RI president-elect, Rotary Foundation chair-elect, and other Rotary senior leaders, such as past RI presidents and current RI directors, past chairs of The Rotary Foundation, and others who share their knowledge and experience. Participants exchange information and ideas with other governors-elect from around the world in group discussion sessions, creating bonds that foster future projects and a lifetime of friendship and fellowship. For details of the conference, click here.

SpringFest 2007
Our annual fundraiser is just around the corner. Download our brochure or sign-up to sponsor online using your credit card or PayPal account. Click here for more information.

Song Book
Remember that President Cliff would like us to update our club song book. He's offering rewards of up to $100 for contributions used in our new song book and $250 for an original song. Official rules to be announced shortly.

Fireside Chat
This month's fireside chat will be at Dennis & Judith's home on Sunday, February 25 and be a special post Mardi-Gras Fais Do Do complete with music and Louisiana fare. Click here for more information.

Last week we announced that all the entries were in. That has changed. There were a couple of reeeeaallly last minute entries. All the entries are in now!

Now it's your turn to play. You do not need to be a member to play or win. However, we do invite you to join us for breakfast any Tuesday morning to meet the beautiful babies in person.

Go to the contest page from our home page, or click the link below to see the 38 pictures and try to identify them (crib sheet provided). The contestant who correctly identifies the most pictures wins a two night stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Palm Desert. The Rotarian whose picture is most mis- identified wins a two night stay in deluxe accommodations at the Hilton Oakland Airport (That's San Francisco for the directionally challenged).

Be sure to enter your name and contact information on your ballot!

Enter as many times as you like. Only your last ballot will be counted so don't be afraid to guess or try again, and again, and ...

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Greeter: Ed Zimmerman
Pledge: Joe Germain
Inspirational: Richard Peterson
Musicologist: Dennis Ortwein

If you would like to be a guest for one of our programs, please contact Darrell Cavanaugh at membership@rotarysummerlin.org