23. March 10
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President John opened the meeting by extending a warm welcome to our guests and fellow members.
Four way test led by Solomon in English & Chinese
Sergeant at Arms Charles welcomed:
Visiting Rotarians:
- Rtn. C.H. (Kit), RC Brisbane High Rise, QLD Austrilia
- Rtn. Jacob Zilber, RC Indian Land, SC, USA
- Rtn. Oscar Wu, RC Walnut Creek, CA District 5160
- Rtn. Jonathan, RC Abuja Metro, Nigeria District 9125
And visiting guests:
- Ms. Enoch Li, guest of Rtn. Gilbert
- Mr. Nick Bowley, guest of Rtn. Josephine
- Mr. Gary Permenter, guest of Rtn. Josephine
- Ms. Susan Kim-Zhowcsca, guest of Rtn. Einar
- Mr. Gian-Marc Widmer, guest of Rtn. Curt
- Ms. Piper Tseng, guest of Rtn. John
- Ms. Loh Hai Ping, guest of Rtn. Josephine
- Mr. Lei Chen Wong, guest of Rtn. John
- Mr. Benno von Canstiein, guest of Rtn. Marlis
- Ms. Lisa Bentley, Speaker
- Mr. Augustin Carioni, Intern
Banners were exchanged with the following Rotary Clubs:
- RC Bad Reichenhall Berchtesgaden
- RC Walnut Creek, CA USA District 5160
Reports & Announcements:
Numbers of club banners contest announce
Rtn. Gilbert distributed each table a sheet and asked members to put on their guess number with a 50RMB note. Rtn. Alan Babington-Smith got the closed number (934), the actual number is 1128banners. Alan was congratulated for his luck.
Happy Birthday to Rtn. Hermann Heid
A group pictures was taken to greet Rtn. Hermann Heid who is currently at US for his upcoming 70s birthday. A birthday card will be signed by members and mail to him together with the picture.
Returning Rtn. Jonathan from Nigeria
Jonathan greeted all members and brought a pin from the new club he joined.
Iron Man Carl-Ludwig DÖrwald returning from Hainai Island
Rtn. Carl has made his Silver from the Iron Man competition from Hainan Island last week. He was only 15mins behind the companion and one hour ahead the third.
Speakers Program:
President John introduced today’s speaker, Ms. Lisa Bentley to talk about “Orphan Prevention” & “Saving Levi”.
Lisa Misraje Bentley grew up in Los Angeles, California with her five brothers. She divided her time between her mother¹s small apartment, in West LA and her father¹s lavish home, and Jewish traditions in the Hollywood Hills. From an early age she learned to feel comfortable in both modest and extravagant lifestyles. She went on to attend college at Abilene Christian University.
Lisa lived the quintessential upper middle class lifestyle until, in 2001, she decided to enrich her life by moving to China to help medically disabled children. For the last 8 years, Lisa has not only devoted her life to her own 6 children, 2 of whom she adopted from China, but also to the care of medically disabled orphans. Since arriving in China, she has worked with two orphanages which provides medical assistance and temporary housing for orphans while working with adoption agencies to find them permanent families. She is about to launch two new projects; “OP” (Orphan Prevention) along with “Levi’s friends” (helping fellow burn survivors).
Lisa shared a video called “Saving Levi”. The story tells of the miraculous events that led to saving the life of her adopted son who was found abandoned in a desolate field with 3rd degree burns over 80% of his 6 week old body. Lisa credits her strong multi-faith for her ability to work tirelessly not only to save her own son but also the lives of hundreds of Chinese orphans.
Rtn. Curt thanked for Lisa’s very touching story and her devotion to save the orphans in China.
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