Week 37, March 13-19, 2011

Monday, March 14, 2011 was a great day for Rotary District 7750. We held our second official Foundation Event in Greenwood. Claire Kuhl chaired the committee and the event, Voices of Haiti, was absolutely incredible. Four Haitians were in attendance as well as Charles and Gillaine Warne. Father LaFontant presented a most uplifting presentation followed by Gillaine's presentation of the projects now underway in Haiti to make the Haitians self-sustaining. All of the participants came away so inspired and uplifted. I know that each participant "chipped away" mightily at their Rotary stone. The district awarded Paul Harris Fellowships to Father LaFontant and his daughter Marie Flore. As if we had not been sufficiently blessed and inspired, our Haitian friends presented an original Haitian painting to the district. This painting will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the district conference in May. Another significant moment occurred in Greenwood last night and that was the awarding of the highly prized Rotary Service Above Self plaque and pin to Charles Warne for his major, personal commitment to Haiti and its people. Be sure to read the March newsletter for pictures of the event. If you missed it, you missed a great one. The next memorable event will occur in May at the District Conference. Go online right now and register. You will not be disappointed. For those of us headed to Greensboro on Thursday for PETS, please drive safely and plan to be inspired.