Rotaryminder May 21
The Rotary Club of Kent
May 21, 2024
President Asad, called the meeting to order at 12:12. Our patriotic song was The National Anthem led by Dominique Bollenbacher and played by David Dix. It was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation by Kathy Myers. Dominique led us in singing “What a Wonderful World”
VISITORS
Kalenna ( unofficial Kent Rotarian, in the process of switching to our club) and Maria, our exchange student, Dr. Gober from KSU, Anthony brought Betsy Justice from Lovelight
ANNOUNCEMENTS- Asad
- Doug Fuller- Third Tuesday of the month- Tap Talk tonight. The first settlers in Kent
- Dennis Campbell- Next Thursday there is a chamber lunch $5 for members, $10 for non members. June 14 is the Chamber golf outing.
- Larry Lohman- June 5th at 5:30 is the fundraiser for the water program, tequila tasting at The Battleground.
HAPPY BUCKS
Amanda Senn shared her daughter got an award, Kathy will miss Maria- happy she has been here this year, Larry- oldest daughter is coming home for the weekend, haven’t seen her since December. The boyfriends are meeting the grandparents. A tree branch fell near his home and its quiet. Adams son got confirmed in the church and its his birthday. Tom Larkin- happy graduation was a success, and for all the kids who are moving up. Steve Smith- granddaughters birthday. Amy- Pop Innovations, has been popping off and has her second business. Lisbeth- basketball is going well. Nancy- NWB event where they built hands for those in need. Tamera Hunter’s daughter threw 2 no hitters in travel softball. Bill Childers- for the new Rotary Board. Todd Kamenash- Daughter batted 491 as a freshman on Varsity, his son earned his Eagle Scout. President Asad- 13 years for his kid graduating, and for Maria and her cool house parents.
ROTARY CLUB BOARD
Motion was passed for new slate of officers, no objections.
PROGRAM
Amanda introduced Dr. Medhin Dollebo. He is from the school of Peace and Conflicts
Humanitarian cost of failure in governance and its challenges to philanthropists and human rights groups in Ethiopia. A speech dedicated to the Victims of the June 2018 Hawassa Massacre.
Ethiopia is in the heart of Africa. It is the 13th largest country in the world. Maybe the earliest place of human being settlement in the world. There is a single party rule, which is leading the oppression of the people residing there, and creating the civil war. Schools were closed, people displaced, the government stole food from people who are donated food.
Lots of unrest, and 45,000 people displaced. There were lots of minorities affected and treated cruelly by the government.
He has shared this story with people all over the world.
He shared testimonials of victims who have lost loved ones.
He has been able to find safety at KSU
RESPONSE
Todd Kamenash- admire his courage, we are thankful for him coming and sharing how we can be better humanitarians having more knowledge.
Dominique Bollenbacher
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