February 17, 2012 Briar Criar

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February 17, 2012 – noon at The Briar's Restaurant, Briarcliff Manor NY Rotary Club

                                                                          TODAY IN HISTORY

1801: The U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr and elected Jefferson. president and Burr became vice president.

Meeting Leader –President Dean Dykeman

PLEDGE  -  Sy Yuter      PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter      PRAYER –  Rod Ertischek

HAPPY THOUGHTS – Ken Shimazu re eye surgery; Nadia, the speaker, happy to be here: Francis, happy to learn about Chinese culture.

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 SUBJECT - Traditional Chinese Culture by Nadia Ghattras, representative of SHUN YUN performances.

                                                                         SUMMARY

For 5000 years in China, culture was heralded as a devine gift. Its glory was long the inspiration of countless artists and poets until this heritage was nearly lost. For Chinese, the words evoke a sense of wonder. To audiences who have seen it, they reach the experience of a lifetime, a moment so powerfully beautiful it touches the soul. Attending a classical perfomance brilliantly choreographed evokes personal beauty, imperial drama and the glory of an ancient civilization. SHEN YUN means Heavenly Charm. Performances will take place April 18-20 at the Lincoln Center. Prices per seat range from $80 to $250. To reserve seats call 212-496-0600.

Today  Friday  – Rotary Peace Centers, Holger Hausen

Elinor Yuter, Reporter

Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter