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• PUBLISHING ITEMS IN THE BULLETIN • • • •
In this issue:
Lynette Huffman Johnson, Photographer
Years ago, after watching a sister-in-law and a close friend lose little babies, Johnson began quietly donating portraits of terminally ill children to their families, as a way of honoring the children, helping the parents grieve, and enlightening the rest of the world about the plight of families who have lost children to illness. Her portraits are profoundly moving tributes to the children she photographs, a celebration of their lives, and have proven a godsend to their mothers and fathers.
In 2005, after a spate of publicity brought attention to this work, and along with it heightened demand from all over the country, Johnson set up Soulumination, a foundation dedicated to providing such portraits and memories to any family who wants them.
For the sixth year in a row, a missionary trip was made to Belize.
The medical team, hosted in Dangriga (110 miles South of Belize City and on the Caribbean, provided free medical services at Southern Regional hospital to residents. Members of the team also conducted diabetic and self-breast examination clinics. One thousand dollars' worth of medicine was provided by the Bellevue Rotary Club. Many surgeries and outpatient examinations were conducted.
The medical team ate at local restaurants for breakfast and dinner and lunch was provided at the hospital (rice, beans and chicken every day).
All team members enjoyed at least one pleasure day. Some visited Mayan ruins; others went snorkeling at a off-shore island caye (pronounced key); and others went tubing down a river. The weather was cool — in the 70's — and cloudy, very pleasant for us, but cold for the local residents. Plans are being made for a return t rip next year.
The construction team repaired windows at the local elementary school in Dangriga. The school is housed right on the Caribbean Sea and the metal windows sea side have become inoperative due to corrosion. We replaced the windows with wooden shutter type windows. The students now have a breeze, light, and a beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea. Bellevue Rotary Club provided $1,000 for building materials.
Members of the team also attended a Rotary meeting in Dangriga. The club is less than a year old and already has identified matching grant projects.
We received as much (if not more) from the local residents than they received from us. Belizeans are very friendly and appreciative people. "Don't worry, be happy" rings a familiar chord and for us type-A Americans, it is refreshing to be able to slow a little and appreciate each other and our planet Earth.
"What you have done to the least of these, you have also done it to me.''
Thank you to the Bellevue Club for your generous contribution. We could not have carried out the projects without your financial contribution.
Glen Curda
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference will be held March 2-5. This event is financed by our club for selected high school juniors. If you have a family friend attending either Bellevue, International, Robinswood, or Forest Ridge High Schools who would be a good candidate, encourage him/her to apply. Qualified children or grandchildren of Bellevue Rotarians may also apply, even if they do not attend the previously mentioned high schools.
Contact Glen Curda for details.
Rotary District 5030 Leadership Assembly
Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Club Secretaries, Treasurers, all incoming Officers and Board Members, All Committee Chairs, Newsletter Editors, Webmasters, New Members, and all interested Rotarians are invited to join District Governor-Elect Mike Montgomery at the District's Annual Kick-Off Event!
The Assembly is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, at the Bellevue Community College, from 7:30AM-12:00 noon.
If you are interested in volunteering or contributing to the 2006 District 5030 Leadership Assembly, please contact District Leadership Assembly Chairperson Son Michael Pham (Ph 206-484-4830).
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Airline Miles Needed for Bellevue/Bulgaria Project
Please contact Rob Rose (Ph 425-454-7676) if you would be willing to help. |
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Newest Red Badge Member(s) Grant Ringel Monte Snider • • • GREETERS Tom Bernard Gary Finkelstein • • • BACK TABLE DUTY Conrad Lee Jennifer Pineda • • •
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Dan McDonald, 02/04 Scott East, 02/10 Conrad Lee, 02/10 Don Morehead, 02/10 Steve Sarkozy, 02/16 Josh Steele, 02/17 SanDee Olson-Meyer, 02/21 Jennifer Pineda, 02/21 Mike Creighton, 02/22 Craig Edwards, 02/25 Leslie Lloyd, 02/25 Frank Young, 02/26
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