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     The Oddfellows was jammed with a larger-than-usual “Student of the Month” crowd when President Manny got the meeting going at 7:05.  Nancy Storm immediately pounced, seized the microphone like a weapon, and unleashed the power of a her SoM presentation.  After some quick introductions, we were launched into the program, but with a bumpier ride than normal.  More on that.

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     Once our visitors were unceremoniously shown the door, announcements got underway again at 7:30.  Eventually. After Manny demonstrated his still developing crowd-control skills.  Like a scared 15-year-old learning to drive a stick shift during the Daytona 500.

     Cliff led off the introductions, having brought his daughter.  In a new and somewhat novel twist involving Cliff’s relatives, he actually remembered to introduce his daughter Cassidy, and claimed that he would have introduced his wife as well if she were there.  Like when United promised to get my baggage to Houston-Hobby that time, but elected instead to send my suits to Dallas-Fort Worth.  Good times at the 1993 National Mock Trial Semi-Finals.

    Clay sent a postcard.  It was a slightly risqué joke involving mating predilections of the Praying Mantis.  It was funny.  Which is why it stands out among Clay’s postcards.  Jay announced the VFW pancake breakfast, with bacon and sausage, to a roaring crowd, and a standing ovation.  Nancy then killed the bacon dream.  On a roll today!  I’m pretty sure that there’s not much point in my writing this up. I think it was on the 12^th, so you would have missed it.  If it wasn’t on the 12^th, you’ll be okay, because then it will be on the 18^th, and I’m pretty sure Jay will announce it again, limit the #fakenews involving bacon, and whomever is taking notes will pay attention to things like date, time, and location.  No biggie.

     The Community Service Committee is meeting at 6:00 pm on the 16^th at Larry Walker Associates.  Meaghan and Chuck pitched trivia night- March 4 at the Davis Senior Center.   Apparently there will be bacon pizza.  Put together a team and rent a table.  I’m tempted to show up with my friends Google and Wikipedia and clean up.

     Tim Daleiden decided to play overachiever and not only schedule Oktoberfest, but reserve the structure at Central Park as well.  Nice foresight, so we don’t have to bribe the Boy Scouts to give up their night.  September 30, mark your calendar.

     Closer to home, Rotary Ski Race at Northstar on March 3.  Sign up and race.  What could go wrong, except for a complete tear of both your ACL and MCL. Or Jeff Adamski breaking your arm.  David Copp announced the International Service Committee will be meeting on Wednesday the 16^th, and 9:00 pm.  Water project in Zimbabwe.  On the bad news front, our Nepalese public health program fell apart.  Youth Services will be meeting on Monday the 13^th at 7:00 am at Mishka’s; if you’re reading this, you missed the meeting.  Get over it.

     Cruise Director Roy Kroener announced that the club will be meeting at the grad on February 22, then going to the UCD Womens’ basketball game right afterwards.  You can do either or both.  Maybe shuffleboard on the promenade deck, too.

     Nancy plugged the Davis Crisis Nursery Crab Fees for March 17 at the Woodland Senior Center.  Bruce gave Lori Raineri and Daisy her second Paul Harris.  Speaking of Lori, it was her maiden voyage as a Sergeant.  She immediately whacked Kira King $3.00 for cohabitating with the Reporter, which seems a little low on a compensation scale. Chuck was hit for the Falcons’ epic Super Bowl choke, while anyone who has ever lived in New England had to pony up $1.50.  the $1.50 was a different kind of fine, change being in nonexistent supply.  John Monley watched the game, but struggled with commercials, being bailed out by Dennis who named the Audi ad.  The reporter was still wondering if the poor people staring at the wall had found a key to the 84 Lumber door.

     Bill Kopper was fined in absentia for giving away City Hall during his tenure on the counsel; since he was gone, Lucas paid the freight.  Jeff Adamski got called, and tried to throw Patsy under the metaphoric bus again by blaming her for talking.  It was good to see Patsy fight back, instead of just suffering the broken limb, like last time.  Dick Bourne and Mike Read were tagged for baseball and the “battery” (not to be confused with what Jeff did to Patsy).

     At this point, Sgt. Raineri lit her afterburners.  Bill Bernheim was fined for the Davis Double Century planning, Tom Cross was fined for a getting free vacations, and Keith Watenpaugh played the “Dr.” card.  Dick McCapes and his late wife Marilyn were honored at UCD, and in recognition the Rugby team had shaved “McCapes” into their heads.

     Happy Bucks came next.  Nikki is back and gave bucks.  Nancy gave happy bucks for her most uncharacteristic approach to Student of the Month, and confessed to re-using name tags.  Jeff Adamski gave happy bucks for a new granddaughter.  Sergeants are glad to hear that; he’ll be able to find a diaper for the Millenium Babies Return skit.  John Morgan ponied up for his one year as a member.

     John Munn won the draw of the day.  And free breakfast.  $814 dollars awak, 30 cards.