IT HAPPENED THIS WEEK September 29, 2010

Getting out of town this week so here is quick summary of this week's meeting. Invocation, Pledge, and Patriotic Song were handled by Joe Davidson, Ron Foster, and Tim Messmer in that order. Our only guest was Realtor and financial planner Baron Murdock, who was the guest of Phil Tangalakis. Clint Ehlers, with Stephen Fry on piano, led the Welcome Song while running around the room exchanging High Fives with everyone. Ann Murakami was missing from the meeting but President Linda handled the District Announcements making mention of the Literacy Breakfast on September 10th and the District Picnic on September 12th. Club announcements included a reminder of the 10K Brunch at Shanghai Red's on October 16th and the Spouse's Night Line Dancing Extravaganza on September 29th. Linda needs a head count for Spouse's night so please let her know if you are planning to attend. While giving an update on the 10K, Buffy Francuz surprised Linda with a little gift – a water pitcher that Buffy found at the Fawnskin Yard Sale. The pitcher was inscribed "From Texas with Love" and the gift made Buffy fine free for the day. Bob Thompson was recognized for going on a long vacation in northern Europe but it seemed unfair as he drew a $4.99 out of the hat. Janet forgot to bring Linda's gavel and got hit for $60, where is the justice in that? Ron Foster continues to do extensive detective work in ferreting out the truth about the Three Musketeers and he brought to the meeting a very compromising photo which suggested that the Three Amigos were not at the Cheesecake Factory on the day they missed the meeting. Our speaker for the day was Evelyn Komuntale from Outreach Africa who gave a presentation on her work in orphanages in Africa. The meeting concluded with some wisdom from the Wisdom Office and a little humor from Cartwright Sheppard. Have a great week Rotarians.