Prayer, Pledge and Visitors
The meeting began with the ringing of the bell by President Fred Timmons. Bruce Richter led us in a word of prayer and the pledge. President Fred introduced our speaker and guests: Robert Allen, PI, CPS, IIA and his three interns from St. Mary's University who are working with him: Alana Pohovich, Maren Craig and Leandra Rodriguez. Robert is no stranger to our club - he is an associate of Brett Ward's - they work together at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. Thank you all for visiting our Club today! We would love to see you again soon!
President Fred reminded us to continue selling District Raffle tickets for a chance to win a 6-8 night cruise on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. The seller of the winning ticket wins the cruise also. The 5 destinations are the Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada, Alaska and Europe. The money from this Raffle helps support the Rotary Foundation..more about that later in this bulletin... Drawing is May 4.
President Fred pointed out that Ken Ruiz attended Rotary Leadership Institute last Saturday. Ken said that he resisted attending for 14 years! He had a very good experience and has lots of good information for the club that he will share with us in the future.
President Fred announced at the meeting the volunteer opportunity is Rotary Day March 23 where Rotary Clubs join together to clean up Brackenridge Park. No one signed up this time - our "frequent volunteer", Mary Denton shared that she would not be able to participate this year. Hopefully next year! This is a fun event!
President Fred promoted Coffee Friday, April 12 again at Einstein Bagel on DeZavala Rd. at 8:00 am - if you're an early bird or need a wake up coffee before going to work....
He also mentioned the ever popular Happier Hour is Thursday April 18 at the Outback Steakhouse around 6:30 pm
Our speaker next week will be with Kinetic Kids.