MEETING NOTES -- January 4, 2012

Andy Main's team (don't know their name) hosted the meeting.

The birthday table was extremely full for January - Ed Harrison notably commented that he is "now eligible for MediCare."

Announcements: blood drive at next week's meeting, times still available.

Connect with Charlie M re: Shasta Women's Refuge Crab Feed first weekend in February

Vote: The "pending" slate of officers were unanimously approved.

Recognitions: Deb Engs for her SoCal visit to meet her future inlaws that culminated in her first-ever skydiving jump; Bev Stupek & Pat Wallner re: Redding visit by CA State Chamber of Commerce President; Carla Barrett re: recurring article (co-written by others) in the Record Searchlight; Rotary's North State 8 recognized in Enjoy Magazine

Dan Curry introduced student of the month from Liberty Christian: Courtney McFarley.

 50/50: still unclaimed and growing each week!

Program: Gatekeeper program/project for older adults, spearheaded by COMPASS.  You can support the program/project by patronizing Grace Place (tea shop & boutique located in old "Thompson House" at Pine and Butte).  The organization offers training for businesses to educate their employees on being Gatekeepers.