Meeting January 26, 2017

Bill Spellman led us in the Flag Salute.

 

The Inspirational Message was delivered by Laura Shannon.

 

Joe Strohman gave a brief recap of the RCVE Foundation Board Meeting. We currently have about $2.3 million in the foundation and there will be $50,000 designated for scholarships this year. Bill Gray was elected Foundation President and Midge Stork Foundation Vice-President. We still need 2 at large directors so if you are interested, let Joe know.

 

Midge Stork announced that the raffle prize was a gift card to Aloha Steakhouse donated by Bob Noville.

 

President Husam introduced guests and visiting Rotarians. We had two guests of the club today Steve Harbison and Melody O'Leary. Also visiting today was Kevin Daly.

 

Bruce McGee reminded us about the social at SpiceTopia next Wednesday. There will be heavy appetizers and Vance will be bringing the bar. We will be looking for ideas for new Community Service projects for the remainder of the year. 

 

President Husam said there would be a new member orientation for Melody O'Leary and Steve Harbison at his office at noon on Monday.

 

President Husam also let us know that the Board meeting would be rescheduled to February 8th due to the Social.

 

John Masterson said we only need one more couple to get to 30. There will be a Rotary meeting aboard ship and there will be FREE drinks at that meeting!

 

Greg Frye gave our joke of the day.

 

John Borneman led us in the song of the day.

 

Bill Hicks let us know that Monte Widders has been fighting cancer for many years. Monte is doing well at this time.