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This Week at Rotary We Meet at Noon In Person – With Box Lunch (Three Persons per Table) *RSVP Required To Receive a Lunch* - OR - Attend the Meeting via Zoom Thursday, November 12, 2020 Holiday Inn and Suites - Downtown Duluth Ballroom  Corey Collier Security Specialist, Superior Computer Products Cyber Threats – Protecting Your Data Cyber threats are everywhere at every level. From National Security to Corporations to the computer on your desk at home or at work. Discover ways in which you can protect your data from being hacked, lost, or ransomed. Highlights from Last Week’s Meeting By Marc Seigar A mixture of Rotarians gathered in the Great Lakes Ballroom and over Zoom for another meeting of fellowship. President Dean Casperson called the gathering to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Rotary Four-Way Test. Darlene Anderson reflected about how she has been a farmer’s wife for 25 years and how in South Sudan the agriculture is very different. She could not imagine what it would be like not to be able to raise enough food to feed her children. We should all be thankful for all that we have especially during the Thanksgiving holiday. President Dean Casperson introduced our student guests, Madeline and Carter who were visiting from the Denfeld High School Robotics team to receive a $700 grant.  President Dean Casperson, Denfeld Students Carter and Madeline, Jenny Peterson Past Assistant Governor Al Makynen self-reported that his cell phone had gone off during last week’s meeting. With Rotary a cellphone free zone, he paid the $10 fine to the Golden Can. Jerry Pelofski announced Rotary will be in the Skywalk Wednesday, December 9th and 16th. Past President John Baumgarten announced the 31st Annual Rotary & Kiwanis Food Drive. All donations will be triple matched, so please be generous – it makes a difference. We need to raise $7,000 to help fill the Salvation Army Christmas Food Baskets. Checks should be made payable to the Rotary Club of Duluth Foundation. Or you can notify the office to have the Foundation send you a reminder billing. Past Assistant Governor Phil Strom introduced Zach Walters to award him his Paul Harris Fellowship. Congratulations Zach!  Zach Walters and his Paul Harris Fellowship Chair of the Day, Past President Dan Bergeland, introduced our speakers, Denise Scheer and John Musick. They were here to talk about the work they have been doing with South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. They started on this work when they were in Michigan and they met refugees from Sudan. They planned to serve villages in Sudan, but civil war broke out and the people fled to refugee camps in Uganda. They received financial support from our Club and the Rotary Club of Gulu in Uganda. Currently, members of the Gulu Club have not been able to help on site due to COVID-19, but they will start again when the restrictions are lifted. Other Rotary clubs in the U.S. are now interested in contributing to this effort. The effort involves three inter-related pillars: peace building, women’s empowerment, and agricultural development. Peace building takes place within the refugee camps and with the local Ugandans. Sudanese and Ugandans have different languages and very different cultures. By creating a dialog, especially concerning common needs, they have been able to build peace between the refugees and the local Ugandans. For instance, food is scarce in this poor part of the world, but they have come together for agricultural development to increase food production. Agricultural is a key focus of the mission. Women have been key to agricultural development and peace building. The women are tired of war and they have no vote and no voice. They have never been to school. However, now, in this process, they have become leaders. For instance, women have joined together to develop educational pods to get their children educated during a time when all schools are closed. John and Denise acknowledged our Club’s support without which their work would not have been possible. They do an amazing job to help South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. Speakers John Musick and Denise Scheer (Lower Center Panel) Presenting Via Zoom How to Support Your Club Foundation By Jerry Ostroski There are three funds within your Club’s Foundation. The Westmoreland Endowment Fund is now over $300,000. The goal is to reach $1 Million so annual earnings can fund impactful projects in support of Club goals. Donations are accepted anytime, from anyone, at any level. We often receive donations from members and others to memorialize lives well lived. Currently 27 club members have pledged to donate to the Foundation quarterly. These Sustainers contribute $100, or more, per year. If you would wish to become a Sustainer just email me at gbost@q.com and we will set up quarterly reminders. Since inception in 1992 the Westmoreland Endowment Fund has grown from $5,000 to more than $300,000. Join us today and make a difference in your community. GIMLET Correction By Editor Last week during the fellowship report David Nolle announced via Zoom the birth of his daughter Wilhelmina Vanderscheuren Nolle. Unfortunately, though the sole efforts of this Editor, it was reported as the birth of a son. Again, congratulations to David Nolle on the birth of a daughter. |
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