#96 Crystal City (7610)

This was originally planned to be club #100, but with the holidays many clubs have altered schedules and so, my schedule was changed.  So Crystal City is #96.  This is the home club of our District Governor Ron Marion, and I had the pleasure of staying with him and his lovely wife Rosane. The accommodations were most comfortable.  I was also looking forward to meeting two club members who will be participating in the upcoming Polio NID trip to India next month.

Alas, the two members traveling to India were not present as well as two other members that I am acquainted with.  I had the pleasure to see club member Sue Bentley brought into the Paul Harris Society.  I have absolutely enjoyed seeing members awarded for their commitment to the Rotary Foundation and what that will do to help so many people around the globe in so many ways.  
This breakfast club meets on the 3rd floor of the Crystal City Sports Pub, where the traditional breakfast fare is served.  This morning we heard from Cindy Ann Peterson & Pat Locke (Springfield club) on the upcoming Leadership for New Generations Conference which will be held at George Mason University on March 11th.  Facilitated by West Point Military Cadets this program encourages and teaches leadership skills to middle school students.  At the conclusion of the meeting Cindy Ann came up to me and shared that her brother is a wheelchair bound Polio survivor.  It is inspiring to hear the stories of the Polio survivors and of their resilience.

Meal $15

Member Eric Barr updates the club on the projects in Uganda

Sue Bentley receives the Paul Harris Society Plaque from Ron Marion

Sue is presented with the Paul Harris Society ribbon

Pat Locke of the Springfield club talks about the
Leadership for New generations Conference