Rotary Club of Owego, NY ROTATELLER
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Gary Williams, Editor

Welcome back to Staci!

VISITORS AND GUESTS:

• Bob Kipp
• Kathy West, one of Andres’ host mothers
• Margaret and Granina Barillaro
• Jose
• Andres
• Staci Schaffer

MUSIC:

Carl and Wilma led us singing, "In the Good Old Summertime"

Andres and Jose have figured out the bus schedule from Vestal to the Oakdale Mall. I appreciate how reading a bus schedule is used as a measure of minimal literacy. I hate to confess that I have had significant problems trying to decipher some bus schedules. Congratulations to the boys! They have been to Howe Caverns and a Peruvian – Jewish wedding.

PASS THE GAVEL – There will be desserts at the Kipp’s at 7:00 PM next Tuesday.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL:

Matt reported that we did well, partially because we raised the fee to $3.50. Matt also sold all of the berries and cakes that were left at the meeting. He purchased two tents: 12 X12 and 10 X 10. They are at Steve Lounsberry’s

RAFFLE:

Hal kicked off the raffle and passed out tickets. We have 250 to sell this year.

FINES:

Orv won and John Spencer filled in since Orv and Carolyn are in Chicago at the 100 year celebration of Rotary

• Paul, for talking
• All those who did not work at the Strawberry Festival
• All those who did not get involved with the students this year
• Jose, for not working and for his marshmallow gun
• Harry, for being happy
• All those who did not visit the Future of Owego Exhibit
• Karen, as an introduction

PROGRAM:

Andres showed us pictures, told us about his year, told us about becoming an exchange student, about himself, and how the experience changed him. He has two older brothers who had come to Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Being an exchange student has broadened his view and has helped him to grow. Being away from his family has been a challenge. This winter, every day was the coldest day of his life (but he did enjoy skiing). He was homesick the first two months. Andres also brought a warrior costume for us to see.

All of Andres’ grandparents and all of Jose’s grandparents are from Europe. That makes both of them (as are Linda and I) third generation Americans.

50/50 Doyle

In July, the returning students will be presenting and we will get to hear Staci.

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