Opening Ceremonies: President Tracy Shaffer called the meeting to order. Invocation by Iris Simon and we said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Greeter: Carl Lusby, Tony & Julie Bouchard, Tracy Shaffer all helped
Sargent at Arms: Julie and Tony Bouchard
Guests: Marion Wells and Dom Efter brought Rachel Bosquet from Kids Peace; Tricia Quirk was joined by Richard Butterfield
Birthdays: Nancy Mayo Sept 26, Tricia Quirk Sept 29
Rotary Minute: Allegra Pellerano received the service pin for joining the Publicity Committee
Vocational Minute: Fred Beyers explained about the Vocational Minute and sent around a sign-up sheet
Door Prizes: Guest speaker Aaron Dority, Nancy Mayo, Clyde Cushing, Ashley Johnson and Julie Bouchard won door prizes which included wine, daffodil bulbs and more.
50/50: Scott Kimball won the drawing for 50/50 and donated it to the cause.
Happy Dollars Highlights: All happy dollars this quarter will go towards SkillsUSA. Bill Casale told a joke, many were happy for Tricia Quirk rejoining the club
Rotary Business:
- Charlene Churchill introduced Tricia Quirk and led the new member induction ceremony.
- Ashley Johnson passed around the sign up sheet to help with the weekly newsletter
- Arlyn Whitelaw spoke about Every Rotarian Every Year and giving to the Foundation.
- Dave Wells reported on a successful Autumn Gold Blueberry Pancake Breakfast.
- Clyde Cushing sent sign up sheets around for the Friends in Action auction for Saturday, September 29th and the Red Cross Blood Drive for Tuesday, October 23rd.
Program/Guest Speaker: Aaron Dority, Executive Director of Frenchman's Bay Conservancy, spoke about their programs and new projects.
Respectfully submitted by Jo Cooper