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02/16/2012 :: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

\"Take Back Your Meds: A Statewide Program for the Safe Return and Disposal of Leftover Medicines\"
Speaker: Linda J. Thompson, M.A., CPP, ICPS, Executive Director, Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council (GSSAC)
Unused, leftover drugs are endangering our children, our families, and are going into the water supply thus threatning our health and the environment. Safe disposal means a secure and convenient system where residents can return leftover medications throughout Washington. Find out how important this effort is to every one of us in our community.

02/09/2012 :: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

TBA
Speaker:
Program will be announced. Originally scheduled for this timeslot was our MAC Update with Forrest Rodgers. He graciously agreed to share his information on January 26th instead.

02/02/2012 :: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Three Stories of War, Suffering, and Forgiveness
Speaker: Rotarian Steve Becker
This former reporter's stand-out stories of a death-camp survivor from WWII, a slave-labor POW in Japan, and a Vietnam era fighter pilot. An incredible presentation demostrating the strength of the human spirit...an unforgettable program you will not want to miss!

01/26/2012 :: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Museum of Arts and Culture -
Speaker: Forrest Rodgers, Director
Forrest will be sharing institutional challenges, sustainability plans, museums in comparable cities and "What is Art, Anyway?" As a vibrant cultural component of our community, the MAC has provided educational opportunities, exposure to unlimited National and International treasures and hours of beauty to Spokane and the surrounding areas. Don't miss this fascinating program in support of our cultural icon!

01/19/2012 :: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

GSL Team Debate: The Other Sport
Speaker: Featuring Ferris, Mead, and Gonzaga High Schools.
Join us for this special debate program where the attendees get to decide on the winners!

01/12/2012 :: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Martin Luther King Day Program
Speaker: Reverend Happy Watkins
Join us for this special program featuring the "Dream" speech presented by Rev. Happy Watkins.

01/05/2012 :: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

\"Energy Northwest - The Columbia Nuclear Generating Station\"
Speaker: Desiree Wolfgramm

Desiree will tell the club about the ownership and design of the plant located in the Tri-Cites. She will explain how it compares the the Fukushima plant in Japan and give us an overview of nuclear plants that generate electricity around the world.