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This week we heard from Conrad Storad, award winning author, science writer, editor and teacher, and former professor at ASU. Over 1 million copies of Conrad's nonfiction books for young readers have been published. This week is the 21st anniversary of his first book (Saguaro Cactus) and the 20th anniversary of his first picture book (Don't Call Me Pig! A Javelina Story). You can read more about Conrad at https://www.conradjstorad.com.
Nancy Tossel of Copywriting by Tossell, is a writer, copywriter and editor. She took us through the process involved in writing a book, starting with the reason for the book, dealing with writers block, working with editors and self publishing.
Jerald Monahan is a law enforcement liaison for End Violence Against Women International. He spoke about the 4-way test as a standard for behavior since 1940, and its impact on public safety. He mentioned changes in the process of responding to, investigating and prosecuting predators. 
Sean O'Neill from Memory Dynamics gave an entertaining talk on remembering names and complex lists and dates. He guaranteed that after completion of one of his company's workshops, you will increase recall by a minimum of 300%, be able to recall 50+ items, know how to remember more of what you read, and remember the names of the people you meet. To sign up for a workshop, contact their Customer Care Department at 480-659-4988. 
Lee Holmes announced that this year marks the 30th year of women in Rotary world wide, and suggested we plan something special as a commemoration.
Jacquie Smith announced that the Arizona Water Festival for fourth graders (https://arizonawet.arizona.edu) is scheduled for April 25 at Prospector Park. They need volunteers, so if you are available to help, please let her know. For more information. arizonawet.arizona.edu.
Bill Pepple was officially inducted into the club on March 13.
Bryant Powell announced that the Cactus Canyon PTO will be hosting a Bunco night on April 5 at 6:00 pm at the Views at Superstition, 6900 E. US Hwy 60 in Gold Canyon. Proceeds will benefit the Cactus Canyon Junior High students, classrooms and activities. Tickets are $25 each. To purchase, contact them at cactuscanyonpto@gmail.com.
Paula Blessman and Lee Holmes accepted a check for Blessman International in the amount of $1500. The money will be used to support the Blessman ministry in South Africa.
Ten members of the club worked at the Apache Junction Food Bank during the morning of March 25.
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and Russell Grove, from the Pearl Beach, Australia Woy Woy Club.
