We will be cleaning up Sunny Square Park on Thursday, October 16th, at 4:30 PM.  Immediately following the clean-up, we will gather at New Brighton Bar and Grill (formerly Champps) to rehydrate and replenish any calories expended in the clean-up effort.  Sunny Square Park is located at: 2201 Eastman Drive, New Brighton.
 
World Polio Day is October 24th.  On that day, Rotarians around the world will come together to fight polio.  Join them at 6:30PM to view the livestream: "End Polio Now: Make History Today" and receive a global update on the current status of polio eradication, hear inspiring stories, and musical performances. The event will begin at 6:30pm CDT and will be streamed live at endpolionow.org.
 
Lake Elmo Rotary is spearheading a fundraiser for "Angel of Mercy" orphanage in Bambui, Cameroon.  The project received a 5960 district grant. The fundraiser is at Midland Hills Country Club, October 24th, 5-11PM  http://www.angelofmercyusa.org/Home.php
 
The CPY Beach Party Fiesta fund raiser will be Friday, October 24, 2013, from 6-10 p.m. at the New Brighton Community Center.  Get your tickets soon!
 
The annual Rotary Foundation Dinner will be on Saturday, November 1st.  You should already have received an email from Gerry with the details.
 
Dean Lotter is back from his leave of absence, and reported significant progress in negotiations with the U.S. Army over their continued funding of New Brighton water cleanup.  We hope to be able to have a program on the subject in November.
 
Amy announced an opportunity to advertise your business on the Website and the weekly bulletin for just $25 a year.  Contact Jeff Benson for details.
 
Eric Nelson is celebrating 20 years of wedded bliss this week, while Char Samuelson reported that she tied the knot 48 years ago.
 
Corrin was also very excited to announce that she will be celebrating her first wedding anniversary this coming week.  She seemed somewhat less excited to celebrate her birthday by wearing the birthday hat. (see below)