April 26, 2006
Louis R. Beres, Purdue University professor, lecturer and publisher, especially on matters of the Middle East addressed last week's meeting of the Attica-Williamsport Rotary Club. The emphasis of his talk addressed Iran and how that country's present government and its attitude affects the present world climate. He indicated that the Iranian stance toward the west is extremely aggressive, approaching a point of no return and is becoming a greater danger every day. How the world can respond is haltered by how willing the Iranian government is to sacrifice its own people.
It was understood that he feels rationality is a major problem. First strikes once an option have become less of a probability because of the Iranian government widely scattering their nuclear sites, placing its own population in harms way. His presentation was sobering, even foreseeing the possibility of a new holocaust as a possibility.....>>More
Professor Beres receives a certificate of appreciation for being a program
presenter
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President Robert Geyer reminded the members of the Reality Fair scheduled for 16 and 17 May at the Beef House. Eighth grade students from the bi-county schools are invited to participate. Please see Cindy Mason to volunteer for a time slot and work station.
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Alan Garfinkel from the Lafayette Rotary Daybreak Club was present and
posted notice of his club's annual yard sale beginning at 7:00 a.m., on 20 May;
the proceeds used for the club's projects.
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A report was made on the Quad-City Rotary meeting held April 20 on the Purdue Campus. Rotary Clubs from Boswell, Otterbein, Attica-Williamsport, and Fowler heard an address by Purdue President Dr. Martin C. Jiscke. It was the first time the meeting had been held on the Purdue campus and the first time a Purdue President had addressed the annual meeting of the combined four clubs.
It was very exciting to hear about the current and future plans of Purdue's "Discovery Park". President Jiscke detailed each program and what they could mean for the future of Purdue and for our economic region of Indiana. Please, please read....>>More
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District Conference
There were many, many events, meetings and speakers and it will take some time to post it all. The combined District Conference of Districts 6540 and 6560 was huge success. A few of the pictures are ready. Take a look.....>>More