Opening Ceremonies: President Scott Kimball called the meeting to order.  Invocation by Michael Fisher and we said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Guests: Many for the Holiday Party. Jo was accompanied by her husband, Don, and her son, Robert, and her friend, Steve; Jane by her husband Brian; Pam by her daughter, Jody; Carl by his wife Ann; Ashley by her husband, Aaron, and daughter, Brielle; Peter by his wife, Pi, and son, Jet; Larry Barnes by his wife, Sharon.
 
Birthdays: Ashley, 12/16; Arlyn 12/23; Irv 12/4, Dave 12/25, and Tracy 1/1/18.
 
Club Anniversaries: Scott, 12 years on 12/31.
 
Happy Dollars Highlights: Happy Dollars were used as votes in the Ugly Sweater Contest. The Contest was won by Clyde. Peter’s son Jet, was second. The contest raised around $100. All proceeds will go to the Next Step Domestic Violence Project.
 
Rotary Business:  President Scott Kimball presented District Governor Lincoln Ehrlenbach with his Paul Harris +5 pin for his commitment to giving to the Rotary Foundation. Congrats Lincoln!
 
Program/Speaker: The Program was the gift swap. Around 30 members participated. Overall very few gifts were swapped, with the exception of the bakeware set and a few bottles of wine. Scott and Carl were emcees. Scott adorned himself in a Donald Duck hat, Carl was Goofy. A good time was had by all as we headed into the Holidays. Thanks to Club Service Chair Jane Bromley Langley for the hard work on a great event!
 
Reminder: There is no Rotary next week - Tuesday, December 26th.
 
We hope to see you on Tuesday, January 2nd! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
 
Respectfully submitted by Michael Fisher
 
 
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