President's Message

Last week U.S. Army veteran Jeremiah Pauley presented his account of being severely wounded in the Iraq conflict and his struggle to overcome his physical and mental injuries. The Wounded Warrior Project is what he turned to for help in facing the challenges associated with injuries sustained while in combat situations. His story was very touching and demonstrated what the project can do to help wounded soldiers through extremely difficult times.  Following his talk, and a standing ovation, the Club presented Jeremiah with a $1500 donation to the Project.

 

Congratulations to Susan Lucas & Marguerite Padovoni. Susan Lucas returned from here European Tour and announced her engagement to the person that our Club acted as match maker and Marguerite who earned her Blue Badge following her Red Badge personal presentation.

 

It was also announced during the meeting that John Mlnarik’s young daughter will be undergoing heart surgery in early October. John has organized a Blood Drive in support of the operation. Visit   https://www.sbcdonor.org/index.cfm?group=op&expand=13708&zc=95051 to sign up for a donation. The date is Aug 13 and the location is at the Mlnarik Law Office.

 

The speaker for this week is the Honorable Robert Cartwright. Mr. Cartwright is the Icelandic Consulate General for San Francisco which serves the citizens of Iceland located in the area and Iceland’s business and travel interests. So, as Andy Ratermann says “…it will be a really cool talk”.

 

Please note that the Club’s Foundation Board Meeting in on Aug 20^th. Board chairman Anton Morec has asked that any requests for foundation funding be submitted to him along with an attached budget. Requests to date include ELC and Steps for Success.

 

See you all on Thursday.

 

                                                                                                              

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