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Wheels for May 17
by Denise Blanchard
Today, we were joined by Dr. Bryan Vizzini, Associate Professor of History at WTAMU. In a presentation, Crossing the Line, Drugs, Crime and Immigration Along the Mexican Border, Dr. Vizzini discussed the problems in Mexico as they relate to the numerous drug cartels and the estimated $13.6-$49.4 billion in gross profits they receive from drug sales in the US. The profits go toward purchase of arms from the United States, the lavish lifestyle of the drug lords and is also invested in the neighborhoods of Mexico. He added that historically, the various positions in the government of Mexico have been sold to the highest bidder and that the government lacks a monopoly on the use of force because of the heavily armed drug lords, which makes it difficult to fight crime. The violence in Mexico now extends beyond the largest cities and has impacted travel into Mexico by tourists, and the good that had been done by faith-based as well as medical missions in the past.
Thanks Johnny for another interesting program this month!
The Rotary After Hours event set for Thursday, June 14, at the Bar Z Winery has been postponed due to a conflict at the winery. Stay tuned for more details on a new date for the event! There will be a nooon Rotary meeting on June 14.
Check out our District 5730 Group Study Exchange Facebook page. Go to Dominican Rotary and you'll read about our team's visit to the Dominican Republic. They departed Tuesday on a four-week adventure in that Caribbean nation. Our club is sponsoring one of the team members, Taylor Forti. Check it out.
Sincere thanks this week to:
President John Early for presiding.
David O'Dell and Gay Chalfant for leading us in song.
Rocky Gafford for providing the invocation.
Dale Bippus and Jeff Neelyfor a nice greeting.
Mark Haworth for introducing guests and visiting Rotarians.
Johnny Crowley for serving as May program chair.
Basil Walker for selling Rotary Foundation drawing tickets.
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