Today we had our first meeting. Thank you to those who came. For those that didn't, here's what we discussed. Let's have an exciting spring semester! As mentioned, our meetings have been moved to Tuesdays in Carver 004, 5:30-6:30 pm
Our meetings have been moved to Tuesdays in Carver 004, 5:30-6:30
SPRING SEMESTER PLANS:
Informational Networking Dinner with Dr. George THIS THURSDAY
📍 January 29th, 6:30 PM
📍 2700 Lincoln Way, Apartment 556
🍽️ Chinese food provided!
Sex Trafficking Awareness Bar Crawl 🍻 February 14th @ 7 pm ❤︎ – stickers will be placed in visible ISU locations. More information will be provided soon!
ISU Blood Drive x Bake Sale (March 9–11) – Tell your friends, help us promote and support! Please reach out if you'd like to help us bake.
Here is a link to the bake sale donations: https://docs.google.com/forms/
❗❗❗UPCOMING VOLUNTEERING EVENTS❗❗❗
CY Stephens volunteering events – upcoming
Global Greens Greenhouse Project – helping construct a greenhouse
Mr. Kent discussed polio awareness
Polio is a disease that can cause paralysis, impacting movement, speech, and even breathing, and typically spreads in crowded, unsanitary conditions. Thanks to global efforts like the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), polio cases have been reduced by 99.9%, with the last U.S. case reported in 1979. However, recent cases (such as in Gaza) show why continued awareness and action remain critical.
We also discussed Paul Alexander and the 8 Pillars of Peace, which include:
A well-functioning government
Sound business environment
Equitable distribution of resources
Acceptance of the rights of others
Good relations with neighbors
Free flow of information
High levels of human capital
Low levels of corruption
These pillars are important to keep in mind to keep communities together, including the Rotary Club and the communities around you. With that being said, see you all this Thursday at 2700!