Meeting Recap - August 23, 2016

Jason Slama led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and offered the invocation.

Gerry Tietz reminded us to check our email for a link to RSVP for the Club Visioning Event on September 13th, 4:45 PM, at the New Brighton Community Center.  Everyone should make an effort to attend this planning meeting. Follow the link in Gerry's email to RSVP.  It's important that each of us respond, yes or no, so that we can plan the event.

Gerry also reminded us of the departure time change for next Tuesday's US Bank Stadium tour.  You should be at Beisswenger's Hardware parking lot by 10:50 and park on the south side, or somewhere on the perimeter of the lot.  The bus will leave at 11:10 SHARP. The tour is in lieu of the regular Tuesday meeting.

Co-President John Risdall asked us all to think about items you might donate for a Rotary Club Garage Sale fundraiser.

Nils Friberg announced the Foundation Committee's plan to have monthly Foundation Moments and quarterly Foundation-focused club meetings to increase Foundation awareness and participation.

Mary Ann Bawden reported that she and Gary have been married for 53 years!  MaryAnn also delicious cookies for our dessert.  Thanks MaryAnn! Perhaps cookies are the key to marital bliss.

Mark and Gail Beisswenger just celebrated their 42nd anniversary.

John and Marla Ordway tied the knot 40 years ago; John also noted that he is 25,000 days old today, Wow!

Cor Wilson announced that CTV North Suburbs is celebrating 25 years of Community Media.  An event to mark the milestone will be held from 12:00-4:00PM, Saturday, September 10th at CTV North Suburbs, 2670 Arthur St. in Roseville. Join us for lunch, entertainment, prizes, tours and more. More details at ctvnorthsuburbs.org.

The program today was a Club Assembly.