Meeting of August 27, 2013

Our guests this morning were Lisbie Rae and Doreen Crombie from Grandmothers of Steel and Alycia Moore who was inducted into the club. SAA Dave Carson highlighted birthdays of David Lowery, Art Samson and Jessica Brennan and the members followed with the singing of Happy Birthday. Also celebrating significant milestones are Stephen Palmer with 4 years of marriage and Cathy Starodub with 38 years.

Jessica asked for input about combining the St. Matthew's Auction with the Christmas party. If you have an opinion please let her know. She also is circulating volunteer sign up sheets for Telling Tales. If you are available please get your name on the sheet. David Lowery continues in his quest for volunteers for Art in the Park.

On Sunday the first annual Rotary Family Picnic was held at Randy and Joan's home. 49 Rotarians, partners, children and grandchildren attended. The weather was fabulous and everyone had a great time. President Jan thanked Randy, Barry, George and Ralph for putting it together, Chris Montgomery for the cooking and providing the RoomToGo, Barb Montesanto for the salads and Joan and her family for putting together the children's activities.

Happy Dollars from Jessica for being thrilled she has outlived most of her friends; from Fred Amalfi and Wayne Migus for their stay at Bruce's cottage; David Lowery for saying goodbye to his granddaughter after a month's stay; and, to Catherine Lensen who had her father visit from China.

One of the highlights of the club is the opportunity to induct a new member and we formally welcomed Alycia Moore. 

Following the induction our guest speaker Lisbie Rae was introduced. After her presentation on Grandmothers to Grandmothers she was thanked by Barbara Busing.