September 24, 2009 – Forty-three Rotarians and guests (Mauricio Figueroa, Konrad’s guest; Student of the Month, Courtney Lessner, who was introduced by Science Teacher, Tracy Hepner, who was in turn introduced by Fred Johnson – Courtney, as a senior is attending SU and has received AP credit in Chemistry, she intends to study medicine at Vanderbilt or the Univ. of Chicago; Gail Burd, John Fischer’s fiancé; Jeff Reber, visiting Rotarian and guest Justin Troup, Manager of the Selinsgrove branch of Mifflinburg Bank) were present for a presentation by Susana Falck, Chair of District 7370 Grants Committee and a member of the Muncy Rotary Club. This was an inspiring talk about the matching grant projects in Ecuador in cooperation with churches and Rotary Clubs. Projects have included installation  of 28 Water Purification Systems in schools (5 Rural schools completed last year with 5 more scheduled for this year); water purification system for a community of 400 people; work at Day Care Centers; Psychiatric Centers; Rehabilitation Center for Mentally and Physically Handicapped (P/T equipment); a Home for Displaced and Disabled Elderly; an Occupational Center for Disabled, and a Social Rehabilitation Center (a prison build for 75 that houses 220 inmates) needed help for an infirmary and job training. Clubs can participate in this District Project for $2000 to $5000. Konrad Kempfe arranged for this special program.  Art Bowen inducted two new members: Diane L. Alderson, Assistant VP & Area Manager for FNB (Mike Hayes sponsor) and Dr. John Thompson, retired physician and former Bloomsburg Rotarian (Joyce Anderson sponsor. Joyce Anderson presented Jack Rousch with a giant candy bar in recognition of his 23^rd anniversary as a Rotaria