• (This week's program was a great presentation by District public relations rep Allen Stare. RI is in the process of changing our message and visual identity. Take a look.)
• The August 1st bulletin was opened by 53% of club members. If you are reading this, you are probably one of the regulars. Either way, thanks for taking a look.
• There were 20 members in the house on Thursday. Early arrivals included Red and his posse. Fred, Brad P and Mark V brought up the rear.
• Wood River's Tommie Myers was our only visiting Rotarian. Red's kin included wife Helen and daughter Cathy.
• The opening was provided by Chris, Rick and Bill, who prayed for 2nd's on ice cream. Amen!
• Baked chicken was the entree. It was surrounded by smashed taters, apple stuff, salad and the aforementioned ice cream.
• Cathy told us that the District Conference will be held in Macomb on Oct. 16-17. It's shaping up as a event that is full of useful activities. 
• Lockhaven is open for business. No carts and operating on the honor system for greens fees.
• Rhonda was in the building, but only briefly. The Rhonda associated with Joe was not.
• Cosmic bingo tickets and flyers are now available.
• Sandy likes her neighbor "Batmobile".
• And now for something completely different...
• Bill and Sherry worked the room helping to put out Fred's chlorine fire. Rick reminded everyone about the bike races in Edwardsville on the 15th. 3-11 PM, downtown. Joe's step-daughter just tied the knot. Can you write your name left handed. No? Pay a $. Rod knew about the Wankel, Allen knew his Mickey's and Mark S knows our district clubs.
• Bill asks if you know the fastest way to Dublin?
• The Soap Box Derby is on September 12th. Who's in charge?
• The cook out is scheduled for September 10th. Everyone is asked to bring an assigned side dish.
• The Chile Supper will be held at RHS in October. Exact date TBA.
• Joe, Chris and Mark S have begun preliminary talks about our basketball tournament in late January/early February.
• Sandy and Sherry were 'forced' to sit near the front of the room. The usually high quality table talk went south from there.
• Mark S covered for Cory.
• The  $70 50-50 jackpot was left on the table by Bill, Lori and Paul.
• District Governor Steve Hopper will be visiting this week (20th). Roger and Kathy say that he is a most interesting fellow (in the world?). Come and enjoy the show. Brush your teeth, comb your hair and don't forget the deodorant!!
• That's all from here...have a fine and dry weekend!

• Among the club officers and directors were:Rhonda, Lori, Cory,  Paul, Brad L, Mark A, Rod, Allen, Rick, Erin and Mark S
• Bev Werts was Roger's guest in celebration of their 26th anniversary.
• Chris claimed that he was now playing with a full deck. (Draw your own conclusion.)
• Jacoby Arts Center Director Melissa Crockett presented the program, sponsored by Cory.
• Mark S served as lugmeister and collected a full mug.
• Erin was looking for help with scholarship interviews.
• The Steak Fry and Chili Supper were scheduled on back-to-back dates in October.
• Looking at the club archive box in the Rotary Banner for September 21, 1989 we find that the 3rd annual Rotary Play, Rumpelstiltskin, would happen on November 14th.

DATELINE:RI

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