I would, first of all, recognize the outstanding presentation by our own Bob Brown on "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." It was a fascinating story, well told. Thanks Bob, for all the research and effort you put into the talk.

Thanks also go to all of the veterans in the club. Our members go back to WWII, Korea (yes, I remember), Vietnam and the Gulf. Your service has made our country free.

A few club items:

The charities committee will be holding a meeting this coming week to start vetting the charities we wish to ask for a request for donation. If you have a favorite local charity please make sure that Elaine Gennawey knows about it.

If you haven't sent in your reservation for the Holiday Party do it now! This will be a great event! I have been told by Barbara Foster that we are even going to have entertainment. Bring in your reservation check this Tuesday, if you can.

Jerry

President Jerry at the President's Meeting

Husayabah, Al Qaim District, Anbar Province, Iraq (22 OCT). Paul McFeaters (L), EPRT LNO presents donation of medical books from Al Qaim's Sister City, Laguna Niguel, CA to Al Qaim Hospital. (L-R) Paul McFeaters, linquist Habib, Al Qaim Mayor Farhan T. Farhan, Hospital Deputy Director Dr. Hamdi Noori Al-Alusi, Husaybah City Council Chairman Nadem Barden, City Council Health Committee Head Ragib Mushin Ahmed , EPRT BBA Sana Schahin.

President Jerry called the meeting to order, Carlos Saenz greeted us all, Bob Brown provided inspiration and humor, Carlos Saenz and Verne Potter led the pledge, and Robie Robeson led us in song. Bradley Walker introduced his guest Jeff Brumit.

Lots of announcements: Bruce Birkeland for our 25 wheelchair donations to the Wheelchair Foundation; Sue Bialek looking for toys (new unwrapped) for the Military Support Committee to give to the military families we support, USMC 1 / 4 and USS McClosky; Dennis Mulvaney for Scouting for Food (last Saturday the 14th), Elaine Gennawey for our club's Thanksgiving Day baskets; Ron Perrella thanked David Weiss for the use of his credit card machine and also reminded everyone of the Holiday Parade, Saturday, December 12th – our Club will have an antique fire truck entry; President Jerry thanked Mayor Ming for fixing the PA system and announced that the Board meeting is Tuesday, November 17, – 3 pm, City Council Conference Room.

Please drop off your tax deductible gifts on or before 12/4/09
Laguna Niguel City Hall, 27801 La Paz Road
(Monday-Friday between 9 am & 5 pm)
For pick-up call Sue at (949) 350-1037
Website: lnmilitarysupport.org
Federal Tax ID #33-0849470

Sue Bialek and her Fiancee MikeBrassard hosted a wonderful dinner
at El Niguel  Country Club on Sunday evening.
Betsy and Bob Sater, Elaine and Ray Gennawey, and
Jeanette Krembas and Bill were also in attendance. 

Mir Mohammad Youssof Vocational School – International Orphan Care (IOC)

Summary

You can sponsor a child to provide his/her education, nourishment, health care, hygiene education and recreation.

Description

In Afghanistan, seventy percent of men and nearly ninety percent of women are illiterate. The country also has the world's highest rate of mortality for pregnant women, with more than twenty percent of Afghan children dying before the age of five. International Orphan Care is trying to battle these depressing statistics.

International Orphan Care (IOC) began operations in Jalalabad in 1993 to provide vocational education for orphans. IOC's mission is HOPE - to Help Orphans be Productive and Educated – for a better tomorrow.

NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL
The Board of Directors has approved the
following application for membership:

JOHN C. FLANNERY 
Classification:  Printing
Sponsor:  Jerry McCloskey

Any comments must be submitted to the Secretary within 10 days.

We are still working on the details for the rest of the year, but here is a listing of the events so you can reserve the dates and times. Keep in mind that all our parties are open to friends and family – especially those considering joining our club. A party is a great way to introduce them to fellow Rotarians and get them excited about joining our club!

Christmas Party, December 4, 2009 --6 PM to 10 PM
Miles Sterling's home
14 San Simeon Street, Laguna Niguel 

The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions:

Of the things we think, say or do

1.  Is it the TRUTH?
2.  Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3.  Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4.  Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?