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Bear Facts E-Bulletin New Generations Month September 27, 2006
In this issue... Calendar of Events Counting calories to survive: How Rotary is making a difference Karcher "Service Above Self" Award in October Cultural scholar Bram Fiebelkorn visits the club
Counting calories to survive: How Rotary is making a difference 
A youngster receives a food ration in Niger
Niger, the world's poorest nation, sits on the edge of the ever-encroaching Sahara desert. Theres only a thin strip of fertile land here; the rest consists of rock, red dirt, or desert sand.
Each year, Niger suffers a season of hunger, when all the grain has been consumed but the harvest hasnt come in yet. And each year, the country slides even further into poverty. In September 2005, a food crisis struck the vulnerable nation. Nearly a third of the country's 12 million people faced starvation.
Most of the world has long since moved on to other crises. But not Rotary. In 2005-06, Rotarians worldwide contributed more than US$700,000 for humanitarian efforts in Niger, much of it for long- term, sustainable aid that will end the annual cycle of hunger
Reprinted from http://Rotary.org. Also in the September, 2006 issue
Karcher "Service Above Self" Award in October 
On October 18, 2006 the Rotary Club of Casselberry will again honor the memory of club past president George Karcher.
The "Service Above Self" award will be giving to a public safety officer assigned to serve predominantly the Casselberry area residents and businesses for exemplary traits, extraordinary professionalism, positive attitude and unselfish contribution of service.
Rotarian Bill Allen is heading the committee for the event which will take place at the commissioners chambers at the City Hall of the City of Casselberry. This event will be conducted as a regular weekly meeting.
Cultural scholar Bram Fiebelkorn visits the club 
Bram Fiebelkorn gave us an insight into his experience in Venezuela in the fall of 2001 as a Cultural Scholar.
Besides learning about the culture, language and literature, his involvement led him to teach music therapy at a mental institution.
He is within the next two weeks embarking on a new experience as a Rotary Scholar with Panama as his home for a period of a year.
Bram has promised to keep in touch with us and come back and talk to us about his experience ther.
“I believe we can change the world, one life at a time. No project is too small or insignificant, especially to those who benefit. My hope is that these seeds of service will blossom and live on for countless generations to come”.
RI President 2002-03 Bhichai Rattakul
Sunday, October 8 at 10:30 am - Walk for Mental Health/Sedona House: Wekiva Trail Friday, October 13 at 5 pm - Meal preparation for Coalition for the Homeless Wednesday, October 18 - Karcher Service Above Self presentation at Casselberry City Hall Monday, October 30 at Lake Receptions in Mt. Dora - District Conference Dinner Thursday-Sunday Nov 2-5 - District Cruise Conference
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