President Cynthia Plouché called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the reciting of Rotary’s “Four Way Test”. Larry Block led the Club in singing "God Bless America".

Derrick Harden, Speaker

Jan Sugar, guest of Cynthia Plouché

Rhoda Pierce, guest of Dan Pierce

Cynthia Plouché for her friend Jan Sugar and for the large member turnout on the last meeting of 2016; Bob Morgan happy to be at Len Tenner's for the Holiday party and in honor of  the guest speaker; Dan Pierce in honor of Larry Block's return and the HP Strings' recent performance; Paul Munk happy to have his son safe at home from his winter travel; Frank Lomoro wishing everyone Happy Holidays; Rick Nelson on his gransddaughter's engagement and in honor of the HP Strings; and Herb Loeb in honor of the Tenners' Holiday Party.

The evening was cold - a foretelling of the week to come. But there was warmth in friendship, spirits and plenty of scrumptious food at the home of Bobbie and Len Tenner on the 12th. The home itself is a showcase of museum glass pieces, so once you had a chance to ogle and decide which were three or four of your favorites you could socialize. Those of us in attendance nibbled and sipped while we mulled over who the five tots were in the Baby Picture Contest - four were present and Martha Gray bested everyone - stumping everyone except her husband. Among the Ugly Ties (8 in all), Len won in a show of hands when it came down to a tie of the Ugly Ties! Dramatic, right? (My husband was very glad his only got two votes and quickly put his back in the closet when we got home.) Thank you Bobbie and Len for opening your home! Everyone had a wonderful time, and those of you who didn't make it, you were in our hearts!

 

 

 

 

The Regional DECA Competition is Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 from 7:45 am to Noon. State Competition is Friday, March 10th from 7:45 am - 4 pm with competition taking place at different location in Rosemont, IL. If you want to serve as an event judge all you have to do is fill out this brief online form at: https://goo.gl/forms/feybOLmRRdp4YwNf2   Or contact Fred Orkin.