MARCH
Here is the schedule for this month’s meetings.
March 26th Vocational Program – Shawn Risteen
April 2nd OPEN DATE
April 9th DFY Lunch
April 16th Carol Lauritzen, La Grande Literacy Alliance Michael Jaeger
April 22nd Vocational Program – Michelle Long
April 29th Jeremy Davis, CEO Grande Ronde Hospital Tucker Billman
Submit bulletin updates to Debra Beck at debrabeck@umpquabank.com
For the upcoming week’s bulletin, click here>>http://lagranderotary.org/?page_id=1682
For the perpetual calendar, click here>> La Grande Rotary Annual Calendar 2017 2018 (2)
If you missed a meeting, check here.
Submit bulletin updates to Debra Beck at debrabeck@umpquabank.com
Presenters can check here for instructions for audio-visual equipment.
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Fellowship Out-takes
See the following quick links to learn more about La Grande Rotary Programs:
Daddy-Daughter Dance http://lagranderotary.org/daddy-daughter-dance-3/
Christmas/Holiday Service Club Luncheon . http://lagranderotary.org/christmas-holiday-luncheon/
Blankiegrams . http://lagranderotary.org/blankiegrams-at-grand-ronde-hospital/
Drug FreeYouth Program . http://lagranderotary.org/drug-free-youth-program/
El Salvador Program http://lagranderotary.org/1749/
Rotary/Special Olympian Picnic . http://lagranderotary.org/rotary-picnic/ and http://lagranderotary.org/special-olympics-picnic/
Thanksgiving Day Breakfast http://lagranderotary.org/thanksgiving-breakfast/
EOU Scholarships . http://lagranderotary.org/about-us/committees/youth-service-committee/eou-scholarships/
Dictionaries for Union County 3rd Graders http://lagranderotary.org/projects/dictionary-project-2/
International Youth Exchange . http://lagranderotary.org/exchange-students/
If you have questions, please contact our club via email
CLUB HONORS
Couple of the year, 2017-18: Jessy and Heather Watson
Rotarian of the Year, 2017-18: Rick Pullen and new Rotarian of the Year, Jessy Watson
Paul Harris Fellow
On behalf of La Grande’s United Finance Company, Shawn Risteen receives the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow award for the second time. To earn the award, $1000 is donated to the Rotary Foundation to assist in the fight against polio, support for clean water and education programs around the globe and at home. Joel Myer presents Shawn with a lapel pin to commemorate the occasion.
Eric Valentine presented with the Rotary “Leadership, Service and Friendship” award for his work in Rotary for many decades. Honoring Eric is Rotary District Governor Renee Campbell and La Grande Rotary president Sandra Ghormley. Eric has been a stalwart member of the La Grande Rotary club participating in almost every event the club holds and is an enthusiastic and witty member of the club. His photographic talents have chronicled the activities of the club for the last decade.
Eric retired in 2002 after serving twenty years as a District and Circuit Judge for Union and Wallowa counties. He also served as a Cub Master and Scoutmaster for over twenty years. Eric enjoys sharing the majesty and splendor of the Lord’s creation through his photographs.
Joel Myer named Rotarian of the Year 2016-17
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