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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING: District Governor 5870 Visit - Shannon Coleman
Aug. 11, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Shannon will share with our Club the 2022-2023 goals and objectives of District 5870. We'll have some fun, hearing about her experiences, her vision for our District and what we plan to accomplish together in this Rotary year.
About Shannon Coleman: Shannon is a 6th generation Texan, graduate of Texas A&M University Corpus Christi and proud member of the Rotary Club of Pflugerville. During her 17 years in Rotary, she served her club as President, Board Member, Fundraising Committee Chair and on various committees and club projects. At the district level, she has served on the Global Grant Scholarship Committee, Vocational Scholarship Committee, Membership Committee, as Assistant Governor, District GovernorNominee and District Governor-Elect. She supports The Rotary Foundation as a Major Donor Level 2, Bequest Society Level 2 & Paul Harris Society. Being that her core values include community, servant leadership and fun; Rotary has given her the ability to connect with others who abide by the same “Service above Self” motto. She believes we can more fully engage others and create opportunities for impactful service while including an element of fellowship, relationship building and fun.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING: Caritas of Austin
Aug. 18, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Troy will talk about the problem of homelessness in Austin, including causes and impacts, knowing more about who people experiencing homelessness really are and what challenges they have faced, the "continuum of care" and collaboration among the City and several nonprofits who touch homelessness here, and proven solutions for the future. Homelessness is a devastating form of human suffering. Troy and the staff of Caritas of Austin do not believe that homelessness should be managed, they believe the problem is preventable and solvable. About Troy Gilbert: Troy Gilbert is an inspired nonprofit executive and professional. After a 25-year career in university administration, Troy became Executive Director of the Alameda Food Bank in Alameda, California in 2013. There he supervised staff and hundreds of volunteers to get needed groceries to over 5000 low-income people per year, and learned the basics of need, community intervention, and broad-based solutions to the societal problems of poverty in a well-meaning community with an escalating cost of living for everyone. After a move to Austin in 2015, Troy did community relations and fundraising projects for the Central Texas Food Bank, the United Way of Greater Austin, and Communities In Schools of Central Texas. Since 2020 he has been Major Gifts Officer for Caritas of Austin, working with like-minded altruistic community members to raise funds to defeat homelessness in Austin, forging strong relationships with donors to help them continually understand the impact of their care and giving. He also works collaboratively with program staff, executive staff, and volunteer leadership to build a stronger organization and more substantive resources to support the most marginalized in our community. |
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Shelterbox
Sep. 01, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Rotarian Judy Hutcherson will talk to us about Shelterbox, which evolved from a local Rotary Club project in the UK to a global organization providing shelter, temporary housing, and assistance for people impacted by catastrophic events around the world.
About Judy Hutcherson, RN Judy Hutcherson, RN, was born and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas. She graduated from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas, with an Associate Degree in Nursing in 1980. In 1989, she graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor Degree in Nursing. After working in various fields of nursing, including Obstetrics, Intravenous Therapy and Oncology, she retired from active nursing in 2000 to devote her time to various mission projects. Judy joined the Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club in October 2002. She and her husband John are both active members. After serving as Club Service co-chair, Secretary, and International Lane Chair, Judy was elected President of her club in 2007. She also was the GSE team leader from District 5840 to District 2050 in northern Italy, May 2008. Judy has served District 5840 as the World Community Service Chair, Friendship Exchange Chair and Assistant District Governor. She serves on the District 5840 HungerPlus Adopt-A-Region Committee, PolioPlus Chair and is a ShelterBox Representative for District 5840. Judy is Past District Governor for District 5840 2016-2017. Judy has been awarded Rotarian of the Year and Service Above Self by her club, and the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce 2009 Community Service Award. But her most honored award, the coveted Rotary International Service Above Self Award, was presented by District 5840 in 2009 Judy traveled to Afghanistan in October 2008 to explore Rotary projects with Rotarians from the US and Australia. She and her husband John have participated in National Immunization Days and work projects in India in 2009, 2010, and 2011 and in Pakistan in 2013 and 2015. Judy is active in the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church and served as the International Coordinator for Volunteers in Mission for the Southwest Texas UMC Conference for 6 years. She provided leadership training for volunteers wanting to lead mission teams to various countries. She led a construction team to Haiti in October 2010 and a medical education team to Russia in October 2012 Judy served as a volunteer and board member of The Good Samaritan Center, a non-profit clinic in Fredericksburg. She has been an active participant with Mision De Candelilla since 1999 and served as chair of the board 2012-2014 and 2022-2024. She has traveled to Mexico many times, as well as to Guatemala, Haiti, Russia, India, Afghanistan, Australia, Malawi, Pakistan, the Philippines and Europe. In all these travels, she has realized that people are very much the same the world over and that we could all enjoy many of the same opportunities if only education and health care were offered to all. |
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : The RYLA Experience
Sep. 08, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Each year with the exception of 2020 and 2021, which were interrupted due to COVID outbreaks, the Rotary Club of West Austin has sponsored two to four local high school juniors to attend the District 5870 Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) one-week summer camp. This year's camp was held at a new venue, Peaceable Kingdom, near Killeen. This year, RWCA sponsored four students who attend area high schools, Anderson and McCallum. Each of our club's four 2022 RYLA campers will have the opportunity to describe their RYLA experience and the impact it had in helping to shape their outlook for the future. Special Performance
Our very own member, Angela Smith, will play her hammered dulcimer for us.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : The Future of ABIA
Sep. 15, 2022 12:00 p.m.
CEO Jacqueline Yaft will talk to us about the future of the Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). She'll touch on some of the operational challenges experienced during the COVID pandemic, and the significant growth in passengers as air travel recovered.
About Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer of Aviation Mrs. Yaft joined AUS in 2019 and is responsible for the City’s Department of Aviation. She has over 20 years of experience at some of the largest hub airports in the U.S., including the Los Angeles World Airports, Denver International Airport, and JFK International Airport. She has served in executive positions within operations management, airport safety and security compliance, and master plan implementation. At Los Angeles World Airports, she served as the Deputy Executive Director of Operations and Emergency Management, where she led airport operations throughout a series of major infrastructure projects at LAX. She received a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Metropolitan State College of Denver and a Master of Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She is accredited as an International Airport Professional through the Global ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program. |
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Sep. 29, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Rotary Club of West Austin New Member Orientation
Time: Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Noon
Place: Casa Chapala
During the last year RCWA has added seven new members. The RWCA board is holding this New Member Orientation to try to familiarize our newest members with Rotary International and how our local club fits in at the local, district and international levels of Rotary International. You will get an overview of how our club functions and how our club lives up to Service Beyond Self.
This event will be open to all RCWA members as well as prospective new members who would like to attend.
You will hear from:
Nancy Ray - 2022/2023 Club President
Jim Dardnne - Club Treasurer
Ben Boswell - Club Secretary
Angela Smith - President Elect
Mark Kurusz - RCWA Involvement with Wooldridge Elementary School
K. C. Cerny - Immediate Past President/RI Foundation Chair
Mike Wray - RCWA Fundraising Efforts
You will also be receiving an email soon regarding a Rotary District 5870 New Member Orientation shortly. This is a separate opportunity to learn, but from the district leadership.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Toastmasters
Oct. 06, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Will Katz will share tips and hints on how to use personal anecodtes and stories to overcome typical obstacles to public speaking. These practices will help you connect better with your audience.
About Will Katz
Will Katz's life mission is to create the next generation of math learning software. The goal is to use data to adapt the program in real-time, tailoring the experience to each individual student.
His original background is in sales, where he logged thousands of hours selling everything from CUTCO knives, to software, to even mattresses. Sales taught him that there is genuine, monetary value to being honest and helpful with people.
In 2014, he pivoted to the field of education, by opening a private tutoring business, where he specialized in high school and college math. By working one-on-one with hundreds of students, Will noticed that when he matched the learning pace of each student, they made rapid and unprecedented progress. He found himself wondering, "what if a piece of software could do this?"
In 2017, he started his second business, Resurgent Arms -- a manufacturing and e-commerce company that specializes in firearm accessories. Will first encountered firearms in Boy Scouting, and saw what he thought was a business opportunity. The company began as an experiment, and took on a life of its own. Today, the company employs four people and makes six figures in annual revenue.
While all this was happening, Will diligently participated in Toastmasters, leading several clubs as President, and competing and winning in both the Evaluation and Humorous speaking competitions.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : The Importance of Good Sleep
Oct. 13, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Eric Rhoden will speak to the importance of sleep and how it can affect a variety of systems in the body. We will also go through some sleep hygiene/behaviors that can improve sleep quality/quantity.
About Dr. Eric Rhoden Dr. Rhoden was born and raised in San Diego, California, making Austin, Texas his home in 2016. Dr. Rhoden has always thrived on competition and learning new skills. After dabbling in many sports over the years, soccer became his primary focus. Just before playing soccer at the collegiate level, he sustained a knee injury, removing him from the sport and solidifying his desire to pursue a career in physical therapy. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with his bachelor's in Kinesiology from California State University, San Marcos and received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University. Following his academic accomplishments, Dr. Rhoden has served in various institutions and corporations as an advisor for health-related products, policies, and research projects. He has over 10 years experience in wellness coaching, nutrition, and personal training. During the past 6 years, Dr. Rhoden has been a movement disorder specialist with a local neurology practice. During the height of the pandemic, he co-founded a remote COVID-19 testing company to support the community. In addition, Dr. Rhoden has also spent time providing continuing education courses throughout the US on comprehensive Parkinson's care and enjoys presenting to local groups throughout the Austin area. Dr. Rhoden is married to his incredible wife Erin and together they have a 9-year-old son Mason who keeps them busy. While fitness has been a part of his professional life, it is also a part of his personal life as well. Dr. Rhoden currently participates in local running groups, Camp Gladiator, CrossFit, and any other competition he can get his hands on. His goal is to be the grandpa that can still run, climb, get on the floor, and defeat my grandkids in a push-up contest. When Dr. Rhoden is not competing, he enjoys creating healthy dishes in the kitchen, gardening, camping, and enjoying time with his family.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Evolution of Automated Data
Oct. 20, 2022 12:00 p.m.
This presentation is based on Aubrey Wilson's longevity with the data world and being with IBM for 38 years in Sales and Marketing worldwide. The title of his presentation is "Evolution of Automated Data". This is not intended to be a "hi-tech" presentation. It will be entirely in plain, simple English. About Aubrey Wilson Aubrey Wilson has a 1947 degree in Economics from UT (Austin) and a 1950 MBA from the University of Chicago. He describes his 38 years with IBM as "selling, advising, cajoling, teaching, planning, consulting, developing and implementing information systems for many of the greatest national and international corporate names in the world". Aubrey is an Emeritus Member of the Rotary Club of West Austin, and we look forward to the insights he will share with us.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : The Rotary Foundation
Nov. 03, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Past District Governor Jerry Chapman is the District 5870 Foundation Chair. He will talk to us about The Rotary Foundation, how the various funding models work, and update us on the outstanding set of projects sponsored by our District.
About Past District Governor Jerry Chapman 2018-2019 Jerry is a native Texan. He was born in Dallas where he spent most of his childhood. At age 16, his parents relocated their business to Mineral Wells, Texas where he graduated from high school. After discharge from the Navy, Jerry returned to Dallas where he completed his engineering studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. He is graduate of the Anglican School of Theology and serves as a bi-vocational Episcopal Priest in Austin.
Jerry held management positions in finance and engineering with two large technology firms. Following the death of his wife, Jerry shifted careers. He became a Certified Financial Planning practitioner.
Jerry joined the Rotary Club of North Shore Lake Travis in 2005. He served as a director, TRF Chair and president of the club. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Cedar Park-Leander.
At the district level, Jerry has served as the District Roll of Fame Chair, Assistant Governor, District Secretary, Annual Fund Chair and District Governor. Currently he is the District Rotary Foundation Chair. He has been a facilitator in the Rotary Leadership Institute, and Lonestar PETS. He is a Paul Harris Society member and a Major Donor.
Jerry is married to Jonelle Miller-Chapman, a retired Leander ISD teacher. Jonelle enjoys avocational archeology and is a member of the Texas Archeological Society. She is a Paul Harris Fellow and Major Donor. Jonelle is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.
Jerry’s son lives in Austin. His daughter’s family with two grandchildren reside in the Boston area.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Texas Oncology - Advances in Cancer Treatment
Nov. 10, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Michael W. Lattanzi, M.D., M.S., is a medical oncologist at Texas Oncoloy Austin Central. He is heavily involved in clinical trials and the advancement of research in cancer care.
About Dr. Michael W. Lattanzi Mike Lattanzi, M.D., is a medical oncologist with a special focus on genitourinary malignancies, including bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and prostate cancer. He strongly believes in the potential for clinical trials to advance the standard of care for future patients and to offer hope in real time to individual patients in need of more effective therapies. As an active member of the US Oncology Genitourinary Research Committee, he works with an expert team of dedicated oncologists and other professionals throughout the country to expand access to clinical trials for our patients here in the Austin area. Dr. Lattanzi was born and raised in Wilmington, DE and relocated to New York City for medical training at NYU Langone Health and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He moved to Austin, TX in 2022 with his wife, Dr. Irina Dimitrova, who practices hospital medicine at Ascension Seton Medical Center. They are expecting their first child in late 2022. Education
Accolades & Memberships
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Care & Support for Ukrainians caught in the war
Nov. 17, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Hanna Mendyuk will talk to us about providing medical care, nursing services and support to Ukrainians caught in the uprovoked war by Russia. About Hanna Mendyuk Hi! My name is Hanna and I was born in a little town called Pirhaitsi in the Ternopil region in Ukraine. My favorite pastimes include hiking, painting, and volunteering for community events and at animal shelters. At the moment a lot of my time is spent organizing and coordinating relief efforts for the Ukrainian war including medical drives and resources for our soldiers, as well as assistance for our refugees. We are collecting medical donations, anything from bandages, tourniquets and syringes to donated equipment - everything helps.
At the moment we are also in grave need of generators and survival equipment like life straws. I (and the sizeable ukrainian community in Austin) would be so thankful for your help in these matters. Please know that your efforts are directly and very literally saving real lives and supporting our shared pursuit to fight for freedom and the truth.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Honor Flight Austin
Dec. 01, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Help Honor Flight Austin say Thank You to our Veterans with a “Trip of a Lifetime”Our WWII and Korean War Veterans statewide will receive first priority. We are asking for your help finding every willing and able World War II and Korean War Veterans anywhere in Texas, so we can fly them to Washington D.C.,COST FREE, to see their Memorials. We are also taking Vietnam War and Cold War Veterans from the 14 surrounding counties to participate in our flights. The Honor Flight Austin mission is to transport veterans with a specific priority to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices and return them home to their families and loved ones. Of all of the wars in recent memory, it was World War II that truly threatened our very existence as a nation and as a culturally diverse, free nation. It is estimated that 372 World War II veterans are dying each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women, is running out.
About Steve Quakenbush - Chief Executive Officer Steve Quakenbush was stationed at Fort Hood Texas in the early ‘90s and knew one day he would return, he is now a proud Texan for over seven years. Steve graduated Cal Poly, SLO with a brand new butter bar and served for four years active duty and nine years reserves in the U.S. ARMY. GO ARMY! Steve has been working with Honor Flight Austin since late 2014 and looks forward to many more years honoring our Texas Veteran
About Lee Leffingwell - Board Member As a board member, Former Mayor Leffingwell was instrumental in the creation of Honor Flight Austin. Mayor Leffingwell, a veteran himself, served as an officer and a pilot in the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. After leaving active duty, he served in the Navy Reserves and retired at the rank of Commander. Mayor Leffingwell attended the second and Austin’s largest Honor Flight in October 2012. Mayor Leffingwell is committed to helping Honor Flight Austin serve all local WWII Veterans. As Navy Veteran, a Council Member and Mayor, Mayor Leffingwell has been very passionate and focused on supporting Veterans; under his leadership and vision, the City of Austin has created an unequivocal Veterans program. The City of Austin has been recognized both locally and nationally for their unprecedented program; most notably is receiving the DOD, Secretary of Defense Freedom Award; one of only 15 employers nationally to receive this honor and of course the DAV’s state and national commanders large employer of the year award.
Honor Flight Austin is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. You may choose to donate with a check, please make your checks out to Honor Flight Austin and mail to: Honor Flight Austin |
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Pies for Polio!
Dec. 08, 2022 12:00 p.m.
5870 District Governor Shannon Coleman is committed to increasing our giving and creating more awareness to help finish the job of END POLIO NOW. PDG Scott Rainey will share insight on how our district has supported this in the past and what our plans are for this year. This is not your grandpa’s look at this problem. Get ready to have some fun and break a record!!
About Scott Rainey Scott Rainey was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Oklahoma and is a proud Sooner! Scott is married to Martha Bowles, who he met in church in Clear Lake, TX. Scott has a daughter Taylor McConnell who has blessed him with three granddaughters Parker Anne, Charlie Mae, and Mason Rayne. Scott’s Stepson Chase Cusack works in the entertainment industry. Scott and Martha have three dogs, Desmond, Sophie Ann, and Macie, all Yorkies. Scott trades petrochemicals and fuel products as his day job. Scott is highly involved with Rotary. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Austin and was previously a member of the Space Center club in Houston where he served in several capacities, including Club President in 2014-15. He was an Assistant Governor in 2016-17 & 2017-18. He served as Rotary District 5890 Governor for the year 2020-21, “The Pandemic Year”. Scott is a Major Donor and member of the White Hat Society. Scott’s passions include His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, and Sooner football |
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Dec. 10, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Merry Rotary Christmas! 6- 9 pm Saturday, December 10th BBQ Dinner Bring an appetizer or dessert to share BYOB
Directions to Rotary Holiday Party
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Bilampi Water Project in Nicaragua
Jan. 05, 2023 12:00 p.m.
The Project Schoolhouse Team are happy to report on the progress made towards clean water and sanitation in the community of Bilampi, Nicaragua, generously supported by a Global Grant. The team returned from a trip to visit the project and are eager to share photos and an update.
Selina Serna, Executive Director & Board Member Serving on the board since 2013, Selina has been increasingly engaged until taking over the Executive Director role in 2019. Formerly a long-time team member of Whole Foods Market, Selina knows the importance of balancing social good with successful business models. Selina served in leadership roles with Whole Foods in the US and UK for 25 years until leaving in 2019 to focus full time on Project Schoolhouse. Selina is a graduate of Rice University with a degree in Economics Thomas "Tab" Barker, Director of Operations/ Founder & Board Member Thomas “Tab” Barker graduated from Carleton College with a degree in Economics and furthered his education studying on a Fulbright Scholarship in Argentina. Tab has spent his career focusing on international development through founding Project Schoolhouse, always working to minimize outside impacts while leveraging local initiative and knowledge. Read more here for this founder’s story
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Hospice Austin
Jan. 12, 2023 12:00 p.m.
Executive Director Herb Dyer and Medical Director Dr. Kate Tindall will introduce us to Hospice Austin, and the role hospice organizations play in palliative care and End of Life.
Herb Dyer, MPA - Hospice Austin Interim Executive Director As Interim Executive Director, Herb Dyer is responsible for all programs and services of Hospice Austin. He has spent the majority of his career in health care and in strategic development. Herb has more than two decades of experience as an executive in hospital administration. He served most recently as Vice President of Ascension Health where he was responsible for shared services across 12 hospitals serving the greater Austin area. Herb has a long history of leading complex capital projects and diverse teams. After leaving healthcare administration, Herb developed a successful consulting company in 2018 to help business with leadership training and strategic development. His company was acquired by AXIOM Learning Solutions in 2022 where he then served as Principal Consultant with AXIOM. Herb has been involved with Hospice Austin for more than a decade. He served on its Operating Board of Directors for nine years and also served on and was chair of Hospice Austin’s Fund Board for three years. He is deeply committed to Hospice Austin’s mission and legacy of nonprofit excellence. Herb has a Master’s in Public Administration from Baruch College, City University of New York.
Kate Tindall, MD - Austin Palliative Care Medical Director Dr. Kate Tindall is the Medical Director for Austin Palliative Care, a community-based palliative care program that cares for patients in their homes who are seriously ill but not eligible or ready for hospice care. She is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She completed her training, including her Palliative Medicine fellowship, at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Before joining Austin Palliative Care, Dr. Tindall was the Assistant Medical Director of the Palliative Care team for Parkland Hospital as well as Assistant Professor at the UTSW Medical School. She brings a passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to the seriously ill population. Austin Palliative Care, a nonprofit organization, is the only community-based palliative care program of its kind in the area. |
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IN-PERSON MEETING ONLY : Annual meeting at Wooldridge Elementary
Jan. 19, 2023 12:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Table Talks
Feb. 09, 2023 12:00 p.m.
We learned Monday that our scheduled speaker will be unable to make a presentation at our meeting this week. So, we are taking advantage of the situation to dedicate this meeting to "Table Talk" which we have done occasionally to allow members to visit informally and to learn more about one another. This is a great opportunity for our newer members to get to know fellow members better and vice versa.
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