As we are rapidly approaching a busy weekend of Trivia and District Conference, we gathered together today with Nick Hardrict, first time published author of The Paperclip. He shared the message of overcoming hardship. The reason I mention this is because it all shares a common theme: getting caught up in Life.

The Rotary Clubs of Granger, Roseland, and Mishawaka, are working frantically to wrap up the loose ends of the Trivia Event. The District is finalizing the Conference to be held this weekend, and Nick shared with us when and how his book came together.

Good News Bucks
Carol shared that she became a grandmother for the 4th time. 
Courtney shared on behalf of Komonique who joined us today, that Komonique will be honored by Dismas House at an upcoming event.
Nanci had a great weekend at a recent conference.
Renee is happy to say the boat is back in the water
Tama spent the weekend with extended family from both the east and the west in Sandusky OH.

Rotary Business
Reminder of this weekend Trivia and District Conferences. 
Our service project is to provide food for the St. Vincent De Paul volunteer appreciation dinner.
Bob shared that Project 216 is packing meals on Apr 17th to help the needy in Ukraine & Haiti. 

Our Speaker
Nick Hardrict spoke about writing his recent book, the Paperclip. It was an overnight origination, and almost an overnight success. He shared a hardship he has had to overcome going back to 4th grade. The premise that "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me", is almost the core of the book and that Words, really can cut deep. Having to overcome things that were said to him, and about him as a youth, and how they affected him as he grew up. 

Looking forward to seeing many of you and your friends this weekend at the Trivia and District Conference events.

Have a great day !!

Brian