• Would you like a lower tax bill? If so, take a look at our program from Thursday's meeting. MadCo Board of Review Chairman Bessie Powers talks about the assessment appeal process. 
• Allen arrived at 11:35. Not far behind was Mark 1 and Sherry.  Rhonda, Matt and Paul were fashionably late.
• Sherry was getting ready to celebrate her 32nd wedding anniversary. She got married on Mother's Day. Ask her why?
• The buffet featured chick 'n noodles, mashed spuds w/ gravy, g-beans, biscuits,  Hail Caesar salad, pie and cake.
• Sandy is recovering well from her "replacement" surgery. That being said, she sent a "replacement" to the meeting,  Jen McCalley. Her husband Greg was our club Prez in 1995.
• if you want to be late, give Sandy a call, she can assist you.
• Who knew that Bill was so sensitive?
• By the time you read this Mark 1 is should be on his way to Cuba. Give Fidel our best! Wendell want's to see a program about the adventure. We bet Mark doesn't bring back a make-up.
• Roger found out about the broken bell. Don't worry, Joe's secret is safe with us.
• Listen up. If you received Rotary baseball tickets in the mail, don't treat them as freebies. Sherry also has a block of tickets that include two for you. These are not free. If you want to sit with the group, talk to Sherry. Otherwise, use the ones that were sent to you directly. 
• Cory was gone again.
• Keep sellin' your Mania tix.
• Rhonda reminded the Paul Harris Fellows to be prepared to vote after the meeting on the 19th. (That's this Thursday.)
• Roger gave everyone a sheet to submit a suggested Business of the Year. It's a tight turnaround. He wants to decide by the 19th. You can email or call him with your suggestion.
• The opening duties were performed Roger, all in unison and Bill. what is wrong with the U.S. flag?
• By the time Lori arrived, her table was almost full.
• We decided to spend $139 to receive 15 plugs during the "Big Z"  programming on Memorial Day.
• Mark 3 officially announced that he will be a proud first time grandpa. There could be a snowbird conflict on the horizon. We love drama!
• SAA Bill returned and drafted Chris 1 as his henchman. We celebrated Paul's birthday. Or did we? Rick couldn't remember Bob Dylan's name (born in Duluth, MN). Among the correct answers were the Indy 500 (the 100th anniversary race is on the 29th), Cubs, Ed Sullivan and Kate Hepburn. 
• Pat presented a make-up from Florissant. He told us that the Ferguson club has disbanded due to a lack of membership.
• The 50-50 jackpot tickets went to our guest speaker and Sandy's replacement. They let the $41 jackpot roll. Bill took the scratch-off.
• That's all from here. Have a fine and dry weekend.

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INSTITUTE EQUIPS REGIONAL LEADERS TO ADVANCE ROTARY’S STORY

Regional leaders from around the globe gathered at Rotary World Headquarters in Evanston in early March for training they will use to inspire members in their respective areas.Several participants - most of whom will begin their term on 1 July - noted that the true measure of the institute's success will be how well the information they learned is transmitted to Rotary members."We have to realize that training doesn't stop at the district level," said Michael Boyer, a Rotary public image coordinator from Pismo Beach, California, USA. "We train people really well to be governors and club presidents but we have to realize that we also have to train our members in how to talk about Rotary."Boyer said his goal is to ensure that members can discuss Rotary's brand in a clear and compelling way. "We have to make our club presidents understand they can't just stand in front of their club and say, 'Go invite members.' They actually have to train members in how to ask and what to say," he said.  To read more link here http://bit.ly/1PjBSy5