Last Friday’s meeting was attended by 19 members and guests at the Coast and 9 on Zoom. The meeting began by recognizing our speaker, John Nanni, joining us via zoom. Mr. Nanni was dubious about acknowledging Tim Trueblood, Art Clark, or Art Clark. He was waiting for the person he had made the arrangements with, Janine Becka! He was willing to accept his old friend Ted Trueblood if Janine wasn’t available.
This was the first meeting with several tables at the Coast designated for attendees who self-proclaim as being vaccinated to sit together. As explained by President Art this may give those with compromised immunity or similar concerns confidence to attend our meeting in person. Two tables were identified and partially filled. Several members at other tables commented that they will make a point to sit at those tables in the future
Thought for the day was presented by Celeste Cohen.
I announcements we learned from PDG Ted Trueblood that our club has received two grants. The first sponsored by Kevin Fimon is for Claire House. The second, thanks to Mark Cosby is to benefit foster children.
In Happy Buck activity Penny May has added yet another grandchild to the gaggle she already had visiting. Penny declared that the May Youth Hostel has “no vacancies.” 
Kevin Fimon is celebrating his and Karen’s 25th wedding anniversary. Among the things he did to acknowledge the day was to see to it that treats from their favorite bakery, Flying Dutchman, were at Celeste Cohen’s house when Dr. Karen attended book club there. Kevin is a smart guy! Tim Trueblood had $5 to show his happiness for: (A) the upcoming induction to the club of Carmela Warfield, (B) A gift of a moose repellant, source unmentioned and (C) the attendance of past member Greg O’Keefe from his retirement home in Oregon. Art Clark is celebrating his next to last meeting as president. Jonathan Tarrant reminded Soon-to-be-Past-President Clark that he ought to be happy for landing a prime listing for the old Young’s Firehouse property on Dimond Boulevard.
Kevin Fimon is celebrating his and Karen’s 25th wedding anniversary. Among the things he did to acknowledge the day was to see to it that treats from their favorite bakery, Flying Dutchman, were at Celeste Cohen’s house when Dr. Karen attended book club there. Kevin is a smart guy! Tim Trueblood had $5 to show his happiness for: (A) the upcoming induction to the club of Carmela Warfield, (B) A gift of a moose repellant, source unmentioned and (C) the attendance of past member Greg O’Keefe from his retirement home in Oregon. Art Clark is celebrating his next to last meeting as president. Jonathan Tarrant reminded Soon-to-be-Past-President Clark that he ought to be happy for landing a prime listing for the old Young’s Firehouse property on Dimond Boulevard.Carmela Warfield was introduced by her sponsor Dr. Helena Wisniewski and inducted to membership by President Art. The Charge was administered by Membership Chair Tim Trueblood.