This Week - It's a Business Meeting

The last Business Meeting of the year preceded by the joint new and old Board should give us an idea of what to expect in the new Rotary Year.

Last Week

Professor Steven Friedman spoke about the immigration and the current anti-immigrant protests, not only in South Africa but worldwide.  He explained how political parties jumped on the bandwagon and even tho parties in government tends to use the protests as a means of compensating for their inadequacies.  How statistically the hatred of immigrants was certainly a small percentage of the population and immigration was necessary for a growing economy.

Next Week

Manny Enever will be talking to us about biltong

International - USA

The deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century killed more than 100 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses on the Hawaiian island of Maui in August 2023. Searching for healing and reflection, the community group Aloha Amplified organized a twilight walk and ceremony this past September, supported by District 5000’s fire relief fund and the three Rotary clubs in Lahaina. Hundreds of people carried lanterns along a milelong route, joining together at the end in the revered song “Hawai‘i Aloha.” The event featured cultural entertainment and booths staffed by local groups, including Rotary clubs. Rotarians, many of whom lost their own homes and businesses, also volunteered at the event. “People know Rotary in Lahaina,” says Joanne Laird, of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset.