How will the State flex its programs, staff, budgets in the face of a severe decline in revenue? Sen. Kline is seeking community input. What programs are most important to you? What programs would you love to see cut? From state colleges to state penitentiaries, you can kick-in your ideas about the best solutions.

Rainier Valley Rotary meets at Kallaloo, 3820 South Ferdinand Street, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Guests may attend twice for free, then $10.

Carol Ryan will take us through some of the math games that have made MathFest such a hit. Mathfest is coming to the Rainier Valley Recreation Center on November 12. What can we do to help?

Doesn't the tone of the news about developments in Palestine and Israel sound like a sour symphony? How is there a a way out? Who benefits from the ongoing conflict? How can real peace begin? Dorothy Drummond transcends the hopelessness with perspectives on the relation of the land to the religions. Religions do change as people's understandings of their profound meanings evolve, and we can expect such evolution and help it.

For 100 years Rotary has focused on four areas of service:
1) Vocational Service
2) Club Service
3) Community Service
4) International Service
The second area, Club Service, is the organizational glue that keeps the club running, tallys-up the finances, invests in the future leadership of the club. If you wish to learn how to be a better leader, getting involved in planning and running club activities is a chance to learn, try, evaluate new techniques.

Louis Franco is a Seattle University student returning from studying in Norway on a Rotary Youth fellowship. Bring your questions about how these programs are organized, and how Rainier Valley Rotary Club can sponsor a student.

How does the Rotary District 5030 support and leverage all of our club's efforts and programs? What areas are being emphasized in the coming year? How do we tap-into District 5030 resources to get more done? What educational and recognition programs are available? Come find out how our District-wide programs, plus the programming and support from Rotary International, can expand our service and our membership.

Each year Rotary Clubs send thousands of high-school and college age students overseas to visit and study. Each year Rotary Clubs bring thousands of students from overseas to visit and study here in the U.S. Come find out about the history of these programs, who qualifies, and how to participate. Geoff Owen has helped Rotary District 5030 run its student exchange programs, and brings a slideshow glimpse into what it's like for the students. Bring your questions!

REDUCING CRIME IN RAINIER VALLEY
A growing body of research shows that criminals strike some businesses and homes much more frequently than others. Oftentimes subtle elements of architecture or landscaping make a big difference.
- sightlines from windows, shopkeepers store cashregister/counters
- windowshades open
- fences
- territorial plantings such as hedges
- hedges with thorns
- lighting
- outdoor activity areas
- areas overlooked by multiple buildings/windows
- camcorders, including fakes

REDUCING CRIME IN RAINIER VALLEY
A growing body of research shows that criminals strike some homes and businesses much more frequently than others. Oftentimes subtle elements of architecture or landscaping make a big difference.
- sightlines from windows
- windowshades open
- fences
- territorial plantings such as hedges
- hedges with thorns
- lighting
- outdoor activity areas
- areas overlooked by multiple buildings/windows
- camcorders, including fakes

Suzie Burke is a long-time Rotarian, and her family has owned commercial real estate in Fremont for generations. Susie will share with us some of the things which Fremont has done to build its image, and successfully recruit high-tech businesses. Can these same approaches work for Rainier Valley? Bring your questions about what Rainier Valley might learn from Fremont.