Legislature(2005 - 2006)BELTZ 211
02/15/2005 03:30 PM Senate STATE AFFAIRS
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| Start | |
| SB88 | |
| SCR2 | |
| Eo 113 | |
| SB72 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| *+ | SB 88 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| *+ | SB 72 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| *+ | SCR 2 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
SCR 2-ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YEAR 2005
4:28:23 PM
CHAIR THERRIAULT announced SCR 2 to be up for consideration.
MELANIE LESH, staff to bill sponsor, Senator Gary Stevens,
explained the resolution proclaims 2005 as "Rotary International
Year" and Mr. Dahl could speak to the resolution.
CRAIG DAHL, assistant district governor for Rotary district
5010, thanked members of the Senate for acknowledging 100 years
of service by Rotary International. District 5010 has more than
2,600 members and includes Eastern Russia, the Yukon, and
Alaska. It's the most unique district in the world and is used
as a model for programs such as foundation fundraising and the
youth exchange program.
4:30:53 PM
During the centennial year tremendous effort will go into a
variety of projects that focus on youth and a variety of service
programs. One highlight would be the joint effort with the
Rasmussen Foundation to construct a teen center in Anchorage and
another would be the Centennial Bridge in Whitehorse. Most
community service projects target youth and the scholarships
raised throughout the state target youth as well, he said.
He reiterated thanks for acknowledging 100 years of Rotary
service.
SENATOR WAGONER asked Mr. Dahl to talk about Interact Clubs.
MR. DAHL explained that Interact Clubs at the high school level
and Rotaract Clubs at the university level work with Rotary
Clubs to learn about the "service above self" and community
service concepts. The clubs prepare youths to become good
Rotarians when they get older.
CHAIR THERRIAULT asked about the level of participation in
Alaska.
MR. DAHL said Rotary is growing and the ideal that a group of
professional adults are focused on community service is a strong
bond and motivating tool. The spirit of living in Alaska
typifies the spirit of Rotary, he said.
CHAIR THERRIAULT asked how many Alaskans participate in the
exchange program.
MR. DAHL said the 35 clubs in Alaska are sending out 41 exchange
students this year and basically for each student that is sent
out, one student is brought in.
CHAIR THERRIAULT remarked youth exchange is a great part of
Rotary.
SENATOR CHARLIE HUGGINS stated that the exchange program is a
tremendous program for international relations.
MR. DAHL said it's very exciting to see over 100 students who
have shared or are preparing to share an international
experience.
CHAIR THERRIAULT questioned whether outbound students ever
expressed concern about losing the PFD.
MR. DAHL said no.
CHAIR THERRIAULT stated he had no concerns regarding language in
the resolution.
4:38:48 PM
SENATOR HUGGINS motioned to move SCR 2 from committee with
individual recommendations and zero fiscal note. There being no
objection, it was so ordered.
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