A world through rose-colored glasses

The Pingelapese call the disorder maskun – “not-see.” People with achromatopsia see in black and white with about 20/200 vision, which by U.S. standards would make them legally blind. Their pupils jerk around, a condition called nystagmus. And, most disabling of all, they are hypersensitive to light – literally blinded by the light. “It’s easy to tell an achromat when you see one,” says Bob McClenathan, an optometrist and member of the Rotary Club of Lancaster, Pa., who has helped patients with the rare genetic disorder during two missions to Pingelap, Micronesia.

Pres. Barb told us the theme of the speech contest next year will be “The Power of One.” It takes 1 Rotarian and 1 idea to make a difference.

NO RAFFLE WINNER THIS WEEK for the $242.00 prize
Community BBQ September 24/2010

Today we received our BBQ tickets. We also got a bill for $250 which means we can pay for them, and give them away to family, friends, or clients. Or, we can sell them to the same people. Pres. Barb had our best ticket sellers tell how it’s done-Don Y, & Virgil T. Paul R wanted a 3 day head start before Bill J. started stealing his regular ticket buyers…there WILL BE competition so get started selling those tickets NOW. You need to sell to 4 couples…Kids tickets are 3/1 in the count (cause they’re cheaper)…Larry R. had BBQ posters for window display…He also needs someone to take on the sponsorship chair…Thanks again to Jeff A. and Audrey B. for agreeing to chair the BBQ!

Amy Austin,
9 year group counselor