President Kerry opened her last meeting with a look at the possible future. There were 31 members present and 2 guests including Guest Speaker Robert Freeman and Chris Strittmatter (Gail Gentile). The Flag salute was led by Frank V. and the Four-Way Test was led by Darrell Scott.

Alan shared his poetry as the Poet of Possibility: "Finding Out Who You Are!"

 

 

Kerry reviewed the Calendar of Events. The July 4th Parade was discussed. Clark Osterhout announced that he and Janet are hosting a potluck dinner- farewell party for RYE members Charline and Livia at their home on June 26. Swimming is available. The time is 4:00. Sign up on signupGenius.

Dick Gootee introduced guest speaker, Robert Freeman. Robert is the founder of  The Global Uplift Project (TGUP). TGUP helps the World’s Children Learn by building small-scale, high impact Education projects in the developing world. These include classrooms, libraries, science labs, playgrounds, and other projects that improve educational chances for some of the poorest people in the world. 100% of every dollar donated to TGUP goes to the donor’s intended project. This project started when Robert was teaching school and asked his class to each donate $1.00 to do good for those who are less fortunate. This beginning expanded over time to a non-profit organization that has provided educational help for students in Nicaragua, Uganda, Kenya, Indonesia, and Tanzania to name just a few accomplishment locations..

 

           The Four-Way Test

  Of the things we think, say or do:   

   1. Is it the truth?

   2. Is it fair to all concerned?

   3. Will it build goodwill and

         better friendships?

   4. Will it be beneficial

        to all concerned?

 

   5. HAVE FUN !!   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kerry closing the meeting, Maria and Emma,

Frank V. & Art,

Josh,  & Ava Graves, &

Clark.

 

 

 

 

Many thanks to Bill Alston

for his photos over the past 3 years.