Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Club Hub
Attendance:
10 members-35.7%
Total Members: 28
Prayer-Roger Starkey
Pledge-Carole Bleakney
Four-Way Test-Grant Sparks
Visiting Rotarians: Linda Smith-Guest of Phyllis
Other Visitors: Jim Strickland-Westlake
Speaker: Professor James Pennebaker
Calendar:
May 28-Club Assembly
June 3-Board Meeting
June 4-Judge Janice Law
June 5-Ronald McDonald House
June 11-Ross Robertson
June 18-Dr. Beverly Chiodo
June 25-To Be Announced
July 2-To Be Announced
Loot Boot:
Taken up by Andrew. Tim gave for Ray Moxley who dies as a result of bee stings. Lawrence for the TV interview by the liberal media (someone mentioned that liberal media was redundant and this correspondent agrees) Jerry for Brother Bush who said Iraq was like a hive of bees. Suzann gave for the liberal media. Phyllis gave for her guest.
Announcements:
Does are payable now at an annual rate of 4150 payable semi-annually at $75. Phyllis is looking for someone to head up RYLA. We need speakers for July and the last week of June.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Suzann Madeley. The speaker, Professor James Pennebaker gave a very interesting talk about the relationship between our physical health and our mental health and how the mind can affect our bodies. He related some very interesting studies that looked at how personal stress or traumatic events in our lives affect our health and well being. He further opined how our language and words can help us relieve stress and thus improve our health. He took questions afterwards.
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Club Hub
Attendance:
10 members-35.7%
Total Members: 28
Prayer-Roger Starkey
Pledge-Carole Bleakney
Four-Way Test-Grant Sparks
Visiting Rotarians: Linda Smith-Guest of Phyllis
Other Visitors: Jim Strickland-Westlake
Speaker: Professor James Pennebaker
Calendar:
May 28-Club Assembly
June 3-Board Meeting
June 4-Judge Janice Law
June 5-Ronald McDonald House
June 11-Ross Robertson
June 18-Dr. Beverly Chiodo
June 25-To Be Announced
July 2-To Be Announced
Loot Boot:
Taken up by Andrew. Tim gave for Ray Moxley who dies as a result of bee stings. Lawrence for the TV interview by the liberal media (someone mentioned that liberal media was redundant and this correspondent agrees) Jerry for Brother Bush who said Iraq was like a hive of bees. Suzann gave for the liberal media. Phyllis gave for her guest.
Announcements:
Does are payable now at an annual rate of 4150 payable semi-annually at $75. Phyllis is looking for someone to head up RYLA. We need speakers for July and the last week of June.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Suzann Madeley. The speaker, Professor James Pennebaker gave a very interesting talk about the relationship between our physical health and our mental health and how the mind can affect our bodies. He related some very interesting studies that looked at how personal stress or traumatic events in our lives affect our health and well being. He further opined how our language and words can help us relieve stress and thus improve our health. He took questions afterwards.
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Club Hub
Attendance:
14 members-50.0%Total Members: 28
Prayer-Bill Bednar
Pledge-Grant Sparks
Four-Way Test-Roger Starkey
Visiting Rotarians: Lee Yeakel-Austin Downtown
Other Visitors: Allen Rogers-Prospective Member sponsored by Sarah Wannarka
Speaker: Judge Lee Yeakel
Calendar:
April 23-Deanna Altenhoff
April 30-Amy Temperly
May 1-Ronald McDonald House
May 6-Board Meeting
May 7-To Be Announced
May 14-Reserved for Carleton’s Speaker
May 21-To Be Announced
May 28-To Be Announced
Loot Boot:
Taken up by Andrew. Bill gave for general principle. Ben gave for those participating in the 11th Street cleanup. Patrick anted up for the $1 he owed from last week. Fred for the Ronald McDonald House coming up on May 1st. Andrew for all the AG’s people working the FLDS situation in San Angelo. Jerry gave for a gentlemen who backed into an intersection so he could see who was following him (go figure).
Announcements:
The District Assembly is on April 26th in Killeen. Phyllis has the info. Lawrence thanked Grant for his work in getting speakers and encouraged everyone to work on filling up the empty may speaker schedule. 3 folks are going to the District Training.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Grant Sparks. The speaker, Judge Lee Yeakel, gave an inspiring talk about Theodore Roosevelt, one of our greatest Presidents. He gave some interesting and information tidbits of his personal life and his ties to Texas and the west. To have lived only 60 years, Theodore Roosevelt accomplished quite a bit.
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Club Hub
Attendance:
14 members-50.0%Total Members: 28
Prayer-Bill Bednar
Pledge-Grant Sparks
Four-Way Test-Roger Starkey
Visiting Rotarians: Lee Yeakel-Austin Downtown
Other Visitors: Allen Rogers-Prospective Member sponsored by Sarah Wannarka
Speaker: Judge Lee Yeakel
Calendar:
April 23-Deanna Altenhoff
April 30-Amy Temperly
May 1-Ronald McDonald House
May 6-Board Meeting
May 7-To Be Announced
May 14-Reserved for Carleton’s Speaker
May 21-To Be Announced
May 28-To Be Announced
Loot Boot:
Taken up by Andrew. Bill gave for general principle. Ben gave for those participating in the 11th Street cleanup. Patrick anted up for the $1 he owed from last week. Fred for the Ronald McDonald House coming up on May 1st. Andrew for all the AG’s people working the FLDS situation in San Angelo. Jerry gave for a gentlemen who backed into an intersection so he could see who was following him (go figure).
Announcements:
The District Assembly is on April 26th in Killeen. Phyllis has the info. Lawrence thanked Grant for his work in getting speakers and encouraged everyone to work on filling up the empty may speaker schedule. 3 folks are going to the District Training.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Grant Sparks. The speaker, Judge Lee Yeakel, gave an inspiring talk about Theodore Roosevelt, one of our greatest Presidents. He gave some interesting and information tidbits of his personal life and his ties to Texas and the west. To have lived only 60 years, Theodore Roosevelt accomplished quite a bit.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Wednesday
March 26, 2008
Club Hub
Attendance:
18 members-64.3%Total Members: 28
Prayer-Carolyn Beynon
Pledge-Tim Flynn
Four-Way Test-Bill Davidson
Visiting Rotarians: Lee Yeakel-Austin Downtown
Other Visitors:
Speaker: Veronica Macon
Calendar:
April 1-Board Meeting
April 2-Mindy Montford
April 3-Ronald McDonald House
April 5-11th Street Clean Up
Loot Boot:
Taken up by Andrew. Carleton gave for the new Madeley grandson Grady Thomas McGrenera. Lonnie for the MS bike ride from Houston to Austin. Jerry for the smart muffler store robber. Chris for his son being accepted into a piano institute in Italy and GP. Lawrence for his new born donkey, Dora. There were a few others but I somehow can’t read my own writing. Scott was one for sure.
Announcements:
The District Assembly is on April 26th in Killeen. Phyllis has the info. Board meeting next Tuesday. Ronald McDonald House next Thursday. 11th Street Cleanup on April 5th
Charmagne Coston received her red badge.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Grant Sparks. The speaker, Veronica Macon, is the Vice President of the Austin Housing Authority. She gave us some startling statistics on the number of units, residents and waiting times. APHA has 19 properties and partners with other organizations to provide a wide range of services to the community. Funded primarily by HUD, the authority works to break the cycle of poverty and build strong families. The Community Development Program receives approximately $500,000 per year in grants. She took questions afterwards
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March 26, 2008
Club Hub
Attendance:
18 members-64.3%Total Members: 28
Prayer-Carolyn Beynon
Pledge-Tim Flynn
Four-Way Test-Bill Davidson
Visiting Rotarians: Lee Yeakel-Austin Downtown
Other Visitors:
Speaker: Veronica Macon
Calendar:
April 1-Board Meeting
April 2-Mindy Montford
April 3-Ronald McDonald House
April 5-11th Street Clean Up
Loot Boot:
Taken up by Andrew. Carleton gave for the new Madeley grandson Grady Thomas McGrenera. Lonnie for the MS bike ride from Houston to Austin. Jerry for the smart muffler store robber. Chris for his son being accepted into a piano institute in Italy and GP. Lawrence for his new born donkey, Dora. There were a few others but I somehow can’t read my own writing. Scott was one for sure.
Announcements:
The District Assembly is on April 26th in Killeen. Phyllis has the info. Board meeting next Tuesday. Ronald McDonald House next Thursday. 11th Street Cleanup on April 5th
Charmagne Coston received her red badge.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Grant Sparks. The speaker, Veronica Macon, is the Vice President of the Austin Housing Authority. She gave us some startling statistics on the number of units, residents and waiting times. APHA has 19 properties and partners with other organizations to provide a wide range of services to the community. Funded primarily by HUD, the authority works to break the cycle of poverty and build strong families. The Community Development Program receives approximately $500,000 per year in grants. She took questions afterwards
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Wednesday
February 6, 2008
Club Hub
Attendance:
19 members-67.9%Total Members: 28
Prayer-Phyllis Sharp
Pledge-Tim Flynn
Four-Way Test-Lonnie Perkins
Visiting Rotarians: None
Other Visitors: Sam Kent-Guest of Richard Fatheree
Speaker: John R. Knaggs
Calendar:February 7-Ronald McDonald House
February 13-Fund raiser at the Austin Playhouse
February 20-Salome Salter
February 27-No Speaker
Loot Boot:
Taken up by Patrick. Lawrence gave for the 5th anniversary of his Mother’s Death. Camille gave for her daughter and general principle. Sarah gave because Bobby Knight is finally gone. Bill Bednar gave for his auction item and general principle. Bill Davidson gave for politics as usual. Jerry gave for our speaker. Carleton gave for the street cleanup and board meeting confusion. Richard gave for Sarah and Tricky Dicky. Sally gave for the new TTU coach. Fred gave for the Ronald McDonald team this Thursday. Sam Kent for the pounding A & M gave OT recently. Carole for her grandson’s basketball performance
Announcements:
The fund raiser is next Wednesday February 13th. The schedule is as follows:
Meal: 6 PM
Play: 8 PM
Menu: White bean chili, pheasant gumbo, corn bread
Carleton spoke about the need for corn bread cookers. Phyllis reminded us to get in the auction items. Lee Couch received his blue badge.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Bill Davidson. The speaker, John Knaggs gave a great talk about Texas history between the Alamo and San Jacinto. He studied both the Texan and Mexican side of the story and documents related to both. His book, “The Bugles are Silent” documents his findings and was for sale at the end of the program.
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February 6, 2008
Club Hub
Attendance:
19 members-67.9%Total Members: 28
Prayer-Phyllis Sharp
Pledge-Tim Flynn
Four-Way Test-Lonnie Perkins
Visiting Rotarians: None
Other Visitors: Sam Kent-Guest of Richard Fatheree
Speaker: John R. Knaggs
Calendar:February 7-Ronald McDonald House
February 13-Fund raiser at the Austin Playhouse
February 20-Salome Salter
February 27-No Speaker
Loot Boot:
Taken up by Patrick. Lawrence gave for the 5th anniversary of his Mother’s Death. Camille gave for her daughter and general principle. Sarah gave because Bobby Knight is finally gone. Bill Bednar gave for his auction item and general principle. Bill Davidson gave for politics as usual. Jerry gave for our speaker. Carleton gave for the street cleanup and board meeting confusion. Richard gave for Sarah and Tricky Dicky. Sally gave for the new TTU coach. Fred gave for the Ronald McDonald team this Thursday. Sam Kent for the pounding A & M gave OT recently. Carole for her grandson’s basketball performance
Announcements:
The fund raiser is next Wednesday February 13th. The schedule is as follows:
Meal: 6 PM
Play: 8 PM
Menu: White bean chili, pheasant gumbo, corn bread
Carleton spoke about the need for corn bread cookers. Phyllis reminded us to get in the auction items. Lee Couch received his blue badge.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Bill Davidson. The speaker, John Knaggs gave a great talk about Texas history between the Alamo and San Jacinto. He studied both the Texan and Mexican side of the story and documents related to both. His book, “The Bugles are Silent” documents his findings and was for sale at the end of the program.
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Friday, January 25, 2008
Wednesday,
January 23, 2008
Club Hub
Attendance:
Jan 16th-15 members-53.6% (Club Assembly)
Jan 23rd-13 members-46.4%Total Members: 28
Prayer-Carolyn Beynon
Pledge-Fred White
Four-Way Test-Carleton Turner
Visiting Rotarians: None
Other Visitors: Charmagne Coston-Guest of Phyllis
Whitney Milam-Guest of Lawrence Taylor
Speaker: Tom Fleming
Calendar:January 30-No Speaker
February 2-11th Street Cleanup
February 5-Board Meeting
February 6-No Speaker
February 7,Ronald McDonald House
February 13-Fund raiser at the Austin Playhouse
February 20-Salome Salter
February 27-No Speaker
Loot Boot:
Sarah gave for paying her painter. Lawrence gave for his new donkey Cesar. Bill gave for general principle. Richard gave for Scotty who has left the grill and gone to Dell Children’s Hospital. Lee gave in honor of Neil Miller former Mayor of Orange who passed away. Scott gave for the Longhorns and Major Applewhite.
Announcements:
The Club Assembly was on the 16th of January. Lawrence reminded everyone of the need for speakers. Carleton mentioned there was a cluster meeting on Friday the25th and solicited a volunteer to attend. Carleton mentioned the need for auction items for the fund raiser and for corn bread baking contestants. Fred mentioned the Ronald McDonald House is February 7th and the 11th Street Cleanup is the 2nd.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Carleton. The speaker, Tom Fleming gave an interesting talk about Uzbekistan, where he was a Peace Corp volunteer for several years. He was a health teacher teaching fundamentalist Muslims about HIV and Aids. The presentation did a great job of highlighting the history and people of the country, which used to be part of the Soviet Union. He made himself available afterwards to answer questions and sign his book.
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January 23, 2008
Club Hub
Attendance:
Jan 16th-15 members-53.6% (Club Assembly)
Jan 23rd-13 members-46.4%Total Members: 28
Prayer-Carolyn Beynon
Pledge-Fred White
Four-Way Test-Carleton Turner
Visiting Rotarians: None
Other Visitors: Charmagne Coston-Guest of Phyllis
Whitney Milam-Guest of Lawrence Taylor
Speaker: Tom Fleming
Calendar:January 30-No Speaker
February 2-11th Street Cleanup
February 5-Board Meeting
February 6-No Speaker
February 7,Ronald McDonald House
February 13-Fund raiser at the Austin Playhouse
February 20-Salome Salter
February 27-No Speaker
Loot Boot:
Sarah gave for paying her painter. Lawrence gave for his new donkey Cesar. Bill gave for general principle. Richard gave for Scotty who has left the grill and gone to Dell Children’s Hospital. Lee gave in honor of Neil Miller former Mayor of Orange who passed away. Scott gave for the Longhorns and Major Applewhite.
Announcements:
The Club Assembly was on the 16th of January. Lawrence reminded everyone of the need for speakers. Carleton mentioned there was a cluster meeting on Friday the25th and solicited a volunteer to attend. Carleton mentioned the need for auction items for the fund raiser and for corn bread baking contestants. Fred mentioned the Ronald McDonald House is February 7th and the 11th Street Cleanup is the 2nd.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Carleton. The speaker, Tom Fleming gave an interesting talk about Uzbekistan, where he was a Peace Corp volunteer for several years. He was a health teacher teaching fundamentalist Muslims about HIV and Aids. The presentation did a great job of highlighting the history and people of the country, which used to be part of the Soviet Union. He made himself available afterwards to answer questions and sign his book.
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Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Club Hub
January 9, 2008
Attendance:
17 members-60.7%
Total Members: 28
Prayer-Phyllis Sharp
Pledge-Tim Flynn
Four-Way Test-Scott Jenkines
Visiting Rotarians: Bill Stevens-Abilene Downtown
Salome Salter-Dominion San Antonio
Other Visitors: None
Speaker: Al Williams
Calendar:
January 16-Club Assembly
January 23-Tom Fleming
Loot Boot:
Tim gave for a Happy new Year. Bill gave for general principle. Carleton gave for Phyllis filling in for him at the Board meeting yesterday. Speaker Al Williams gave for no good or bad reason. Chris gave for his son’s making the best of the lights going out during his piano concert in Colorado. Fred gave for the Ronald McDonald House team from last week. Jerry gave for the fixing up old car idea from Abilene if he’s not included.
Announcements:
The Ronald McDonald House has moved to a new location. Karen Rima had knee surgery and will be away from the club for a while. Foundation Dinner is on 2-9-08. Phyllis motioned and Richard 2nd a proposed slate of new Officers for 2008/2009. Motion carried.
Slate of Officers for 2008/2009:
President: Phyllis Sharp
Vice President: Fred White
President Elect: Scott Jenkines
Secretary: Lawrence Taylor
Treasurer: Andrew Weber
Sgt-at-Arms: Grant Sparks
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Carleton The speaker, Al Williams gave an insightful talk regarding Charles Joseph Whitman, the UT Tower shooter from August 1, 1966. 17 people were killed and 41 wounded during that mass killing. The shooter was killed by Houston McCoy but Romero Martinez got most of the credit. Mr. Williams has not been back to the Tower since the shooting. We watched approximately 15 minutes of DVD documentary on the shooting.
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Club Hub
January 9, 2008
Attendance:
17 members-60.7%
Total Members: 28
Prayer-Phyllis Sharp
Pledge-Tim Flynn
Four-Way Test-Scott Jenkines
Visiting Rotarians: Bill Stevens-Abilene Downtown
Salome Salter-Dominion San Antonio
Other Visitors: None
Speaker: Al Williams
Calendar:
January 16-Club Assembly
January 23-Tom Fleming
Loot Boot:
Tim gave for a Happy new Year. Bill gave for general principle. Carleton gave for Phyllis filling in for him at the Board meeting yesterday. Speaker Al Williams gave for no good or bad reason. Chris gave for his son’s making the best of the lights going out during his piano concert in Colorado. Fred gave for the Ronald McDonald House team from last week. Jerry gave for the fixing up old car idea from Abilene if he’s not included.
Announcements:
The Ronald McDonald House has moved to a new location. Karen Rima had knee surgery and will be away from the club for a while. Foundation Dinner is on 2-9-08. Phyllis motioned and Richard 2nd a proposed slate of new Officers for 2008/2009. Motion carried.
Slate of Officers for 2008/2009:
President: Phyllis Sharp
Vice President: Fred White
President Elect: Scott Jenkines
Secretary: Lawrence Taylor
Treasurer: Andrew Weber
Sgt-at-Arms: Grant Sparks
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Carleton The speaker, Al Williams gave an insightful talk regarding Charles Joseph Whitman, the UT Tower shooter from August 1, 1966. 17 people were killed and 41 wounded during that mass killing. The shooter was killed by Houston McCoy but Romero Martinez got most of the credit. Mr. Williams has not been back to the Tower since the shooting. We watched approximately 15 minutes of DVD documentary on the shooting.
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Monday, December 17, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Club Hub
December 12, 2007
Attendance:
18 members-64.3%
Total Members: 28
Prayer-Carolyn Beynon
Pledge-Jerry Conn
Four-Way Test-Ben Ford
Visiting Rotarians: Doug Danforth-West Lake Club
Other Visitors: Bill Miller-Guest of Camille Miller
Speaker: Ron Cartlidge
Calendar:December 19-Harvey Kronberg
December 26-No Meeting Due to Christmas Holiday
January 2, 2008-No Meeting Due to New Year Holiday
January 8-Board Meeting
January 9-Terry Young
January 16-Club Assembly
January 23-Tom Fleming
Loot Boot:
Camille gave for her daughter’s safe trip and for our speaker and her husband. Scott gave for the Ronald McDonald team. Tim gave for missing last week’s meeting. Fred gave for the new Ronald McDonald list.
Announcements:
The Ronald McDonald House will be moving to a new location. Fred will keep us up to date on that situation. Phyllis collected auction items and reminded everyone to get started bringing them.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Camille. The speaker, Ron Cartlidge is a retired teacher in the Austin ISD and is a magician of note. He gave a great talk about Eric Weiss, otherwise known as Houdini. While many known of Houdini’s magical prowess, few know that he too was an aviator and actor. The UT Ransom Museum has quite a Houdini collection of artifacts. Mr. Cartlidge has written a book about Eric Weiss.
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Club Hub
December 12, 2007
Attendance:
18 members-64.3%
Total Members: 28
Prayer-Carolyn Beynon
Pledge-Jerry Conn
Four-Way Test-Ben Ford
Visiting Rotarians: Doug Danforth-West Lake Club
Other Visitors: Bill Miller-Guest of Camille Miller
Speaker: Ron Cartlidge
Calendar:December 19-Harvey Kronberg
December 26-No Meeting Due to Christmas Holiday
January 2, 2008-No Meeting Due to New Year Holiday
January 8-Board Meeting
January 9-Terry Young
January 16-Club Assembly
January 23-Tom Fleming
Loot Boot:
Camille gave for her daughter’s safe trip and for our speaker and her husband. Scott gave for the Ronald McDonald team. Tim gave for missing last week’s meeting. Fred gave for the new Ronald McDonald list.
Announcements:
The Ronald McDonald House will be moving to a new location. Fred will keep us up to date on that situation. Phyllis collected auction items and reminded everyone to get started bringing them.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Camille. The speaker, Ron Cartlidge is a retired teacher in the Austin ISD and is a magician of note. He gave a great talk about Eric Weiss, otherwise known as Houdini. While many known of Houdini’s magical prowess, few know that he too was an aviator and actor. The UT Ransom Museum has quite a Houdini collection of artifacts. Mr. Cartlidge has written a book about Eric Weiss.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Club Hub
December 5, 2007
Attendance:
16 members-57.1%
Total Members: 28
Prayer-Lee Couch
Pledge-carolyn Beynon
Four-Way Test-Karen Rima
Visiting Rotarians: Jim Strickland-West Lake Club
Other Visitors: Charmagne Coston-Guest of Phyllis Sharp
Speaker: Ann Dee Thierry
Calendar:
December 19-Harvey Kronberg
December 26-No Meeting Due to Christmas Holiday
January 2, 2008-No Meeting Due to New Year Holiday
January 8-Board Meeting
January 9-Terry Young
January 16-Club Assembly
January 23-Tom Fleming
Loot Boot:
Jerry Conn did the loot boot today. Scott gave for the membership issues he discussed and for Ronald McDonald tomorrow. Fred gave for the Ronald McDonald House. Lawrence gave for his granddaughter and her pink cowgirl boots. Camille gave for her daughter looking for 4th grade reading books and for the Christmas Holidays. Phyllis gave looking for a RYLA chairman and the fund raiser silent auction items. Lee gave for his hunting dog and Karen for St Nicholas day in Holland.
Announcements:
Lawrence announced the need for speakers in January 2008. A roster went around for members to update. The next 11th Street cleanup will be in February 2008. Carleton announced there’d be no Happy Hour after the Ronald McDonald House this week. Andrew and Carleton will take up the money for the theater tickets and members are encouraged to get their money in asap. The troopers chili meal will be sometime in January 2008. Phyllis will make arrangements for gift certificates for the cafeteria staff.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Suzann Madeley. The speaker, Anne Dee Thierry spoke at length about her experiences in Bali and the good work she and her organization do for the people in Bali. They help with vitamins and milk among other things. They helped bring water and school books as well. She will be returning to Bali in January 2008. She and her organization sell jewelry to help raise funds for the Bali project.
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Club Hub
December 5, 2007
Attendance:
16 members-57.1%
Total Members: 28
Prayer-Lee Couch
Pledge-carolyn Beynon
Four-Way Test-Karen Rima
Visiting Rotarians: Jim Strickland-West Lake Club
Other Visitors: Charmagne Coston-Guest of Phyllis Sharp
Speaker: Ann Dee Thierry
Calendar:
December 19-Harvey Kronberg
December 26-No Meeting Due to Christmas Holiday
January 2, 2008-No Meeting Due to New Year Holiday
January 8-Board Meeting
January 9-Terry Young
January 16-Club Assembly
January 23-Tom Fleming
Loot Boot:
Jerry Conn did the loot boot today. Scott gave for the membership issues he discussed and for Ronald McDonald tomorrow. Fred gave for the Ronald McDonald House. Lawrence gave for his granddaughter and her pink cowgirl boots. Camille gave for her daughter looking for 4th grade reading books and for the Christmas Holidays. Phyllis gave looking for a RYLA chairman and the fund raiser silent auction items. Lee gave for his hunting dog and Karen for St Nicholas day in Holland.
Announcements:
Lawrence announced the need for speakers in January 2008. A roster went around for members to update. The next 11th Street cleanup will be in February 2008. Carleton announced there’d be no Happy Hour after the Ronald McDonald House this week. Andrew and Carleton will take up the money for the theater tickets and members are encouraged to get their money in asap. The troopers chili meal will be sometime in January 2008. Phyllis will make arrangements for gift certificates for the cafeteria staff.
Speaker Highlights: Speaker was introduced by Suzann Madeley. The speaker, Anne Dee Thierry spoke at length about her experiences in Bali and the good work she and her organization do for the people in Bali. They help with vitamins and milk among other things. They helped bring water and school books as well. She will be returning to Bali in January 2008. She and her organization sell jewelry to help raise funds for the Bali project.
ROTARY SHARES
Labels: Club Hub 12-05-07
