Announcements and Events:
 
Prior to the meeting, a slide show of Jeff's photos from the Spina Bifida Picnic was displayed.  If you haven't seen them yet, you can view them on Photo Albums section on the website home page nbmvrotary.org
 
Jeff Benson announced that Rajiv will need to take a leave of absence until January 1 to deal with some health issues.
 
Margaret read District governor Karel Weigel's thank you letter to the club for the warm and creative welcome she received at her official visit to the club two weeks ago.  DG Karel also praised our club for our commitment to local and international service and our involvement in Rotary at the district level.   I think we owe ourselves a giant pat on the back!
 
We will again be sponsoring two students at Camp Enterprise.  We'll invite the students to the club to fill us in on their experience.
 
We will be cleaning up Sunny Square Park on Thursday, October 16th, at 4:30 PM.  Immediately following the clean-up, we will gather at New Brighton Bar and Grill (formerly Champps) to rehydrate and replenish any calories expended in the clean-up effort.  Sunny Square Park is located at: 2201 Eastman Drive, New Brighton.
 
World Polio Day is October 24th.  On that day, Rotarians around the world will come together to fight polio.  Join them at 6:30PM to view the livestream: "End Polio Now: Make History Today" and receive a global update on the current status of polio eradication, hear inspiring stories, and musical performances. The event will begin at 6:30pm CDT and will be streamed live at endpolionow.org.
 
Lake Elmo Rotary is spearheading a fundraiser for "Angel of Mercy" orphanage in Bambui, Cameroon.  The project received a 5960 district grant. The fundraiser is at Midland Hills Country Club, October 24th, 5-11PM  http://www.angelofmercyusa.org/Home.php
 
The CPY Beach Party Fiesta fund raiser will be Friday, October 24, 2013, from 6-10 p.m. at the New Brighton Community Center.  Get your tickets soon!
 
The annual Rotary Foundation Dinner will be on Saturday, November 1st.  You should already have received an email from Gerry with the details.
 
There was no speaker today due to Club Assembly Committee Meetings.