Our illustrious president, John Mayfield, brought the meeting to order @ 12:07. In the absence of David Hartman and David Spencer, President John called on Cara Sauceda to do the invocation and leading us in the pledge and the greeting of one another.
Guests today included Past District Governor Larry Petrash and Noros Martin’s far better half, Dee Ann. Judy Koetter recognized today’s birthday celebrants Jake Munholland, Walter Coppage, and Tina Williams.
The Sunshine Report reminded us David Spencer’s illness and that David Kelly’s father’s recent triple bypass surgery went well and he is recovering well. David Kelley was out today with strep throat. Please keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers.
John announced that we are $11,000 into our goal of raising $18,000 for The Rotary Foundation. He also asked for Board Nominations for our next Rotary year and that Committee Preference sheets to be filled out. Next up was Colton Heinrich with the Brag Bucket. He was successful in getting donations from Judy Koetter, John Mayfield, and Will Goodner.
Two more members were presented with Paul Harris Fellowships today. Steve Priester presented to Judy Koetter and Noros Martin presented to Jeremy Woodward.
Josh Phillips made a check presentation to the Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra for $600.
Josh then introduced our program. First up was the Memorial High School Acapella Choir for three Christmas numbers, followed by the Legacy High School Acapella Choir for three more tunes and then the choirs combined for a final presentation. While each choir did a great job, maybe the best part from my vantage point was the ear to ear grin coming from a proud Dr. Donny Lee. He had a genuine reason for his reaction.
We closed with the Four Way Test at 12:55.