Alice's Corner 12/4

Wow do we have a dynamic new member in Kathleen Debiak. I hope I spelled your last name correctly. If not I will make a correction next week.

She hails from the San Manuel Rotary Club. She has been a Rotarian for two years. She is a physician's assistant primarily working with underserved individuals.

Her background is part Polish and part Irish.

Her passion is Rotary. We expect great things from her.

Suelee presented Linda Hampton with a check for $511.00. This money was raised by our weekly contributions to the food bank. Pat yourselves on the back.

The Marana Community Food Bank is grateful for the support received from the Marana Rotary Club.  Not only are you quick to volunteer when needed, your individual and club financial support is heartwarming.  The donation of $511 received on December 4, 2012 will go a long way toward helping those in our community who are experiencing economic stress.  Each dollar will be converted into $8.75 worth of food   -- the equivalent of $4,471.25 in food!  There are nearly 2,600 families who depend upon our little food bank each month.  Thank you for helping us be here for them.

Linda Hampton, Executive Director

A rousing birthday song was sung for Don Jorgensen and John Swift.

Peter Mack recently returned from Australia where he logged 7,000 kilometers. He also made up a meeting, in Australia, where they had a big barbeque.

 Shelly Sonberg shared some quotes from prisoners who helped put labels in our dictionaries. They brought a tear to many an eye

Suelee shared a story from her bank. A couple who literally had one cent in their bank account came in and told their story. It seems the husband had 5 lottery tickets. He had them checked at a service station. He was at the service station because his wife's car had run out of gas. He had to push the car to the station! One tickret was worth $75,000. They are both unemployed. At this time of year we all need to hear such an uplifting story,

Keep the faith every one.

This Friday boxes for the troops will be packed at Harold Burtzloff's home. If you can make it he will be offering lunch. Such a deal.