• This weeks program was presented by Bob Ramsey. He shared his time travel secrets. The video has been posted.
• Look for the next Rotary Banner on September 19th.
• Remember that there's no noon meeting next week. 
• The August 22nd bulletin was opened by 53% of club members.
• 17 members, including our newest, attended Thursday's meeting. Lori, Pat and Allen made up the early arrivals. Rhonda and Dave arrived in time to hear the bell toll.
• Lunch included noodles in white meat sauce, g-beans, bread sticks, salad and apple crisp.
• Mark 1 and Lori agreed that our last hosted student may not have had the "typical" American experience. Lori did indicate that there is the possibility our club and Wood River sharing inbound hosting duties.
• Bill welcomed Sherry and Sandy to his table  by saying" there's room among the privileged".
• Roger wound up sitting in the back of the bus. That's what happens when you do a 'ticket dump'.
• Lori reported that we made $1085.50 by selling 1/2 of our BaseballMania tickets. Thanks for coordinating.
• Rumor has it that Sherry was up to her old tricks with her tossed salad routine.
• The opening duties were performed by Paul, Roger and Dave who spoke about the 'evil one'.
• Mark 3, who was on the way to the airport, reported that there are 32 folks signed up for the family cookout next Thursday. Arrive after 5, dinner is served around 6. He can accept additional reservations through Wednesday. Thanks to Sally S for coordinating the sides.
• The the list for crosswalk guards at the Soap Box Race is full. Rhonda sez that there are two students who will be assisting. See you on Saturday the 12th.
• Roger was feeling better than last week. Bill sez he looked better too!
• Roger distributed tickets for the Chili Supper on October 9th at RHS. Everyone will receive 10 tix. Kindly return $60. The sign-up list is making the rounds.
• Rhonda noted that Sandy and Sherry will be assisting her with arrangements for the Cosmic Bingo event. The event is coed. Bring your own food, but remember that you will be eating under black lights. Roger suggested bringing marshmallows. Rhonda has had a good response to the event using Facebook.
• Bill and Patty will be assisting Rhonda with Christmas party arrangements.
• Roger is going to the District Conference on October 16-17. Lori may also be going. How about you??
• Happy birthday to Rod and Lori's Roger, both share a 9-4 natal day. By the way, did you know that since the birthday song is copywrited it can cost thousands of $$ to perform in public. Just sayin'
• Allen won last week's 50-50 and donated his winnings back to the club foundation. Well played!
• Bill and Sherry worked the room for involuntary donations. Here are some of the answers:towel, Jesus screensaver, give 100%, The Treaty of Paris,Pope Benedict and Sunshine Superman.
• The 50-50 winners were Sherry, Wendell and guest speaker Bob. The $9 jackpot rolls.
• That's all from here...have a fine and dry weekend!

• Paul was serving as the club VP and Red was the Club Service director. Dick was responsible for the September 26th program. Rod's birthday was celebrated.
• We were meeting at Preston's Restaurant ( I'm guessing that this was the predecessor to DiRomeros Restaurant? Who was Preston?)
• The program was presented by Jim Pennekamp, the newly selected President of the Twin Rivers Growth Association. Last week's program was presented by Bob Churchich, who was running for MadCo Sheriff. Next week's program would be a club assembly.
• Red, Cecil Neunaber and Jim Morrison were looking for gently used magazines that they would distribute to area elder care facilities.

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• The concert industry is on pace for a record year, earning $1.43 billion in the first half of 2015. The Rolling Stones top the list by earning 80.7 million. Marketplace.org
• More than 56% of American adults (around 135 million) haven't taken a week off work to travel in the past 12 months. Allianz Global Assistance