Let me open today's post with a picture of the late Jerry Howard and our current AG Leon Hirsh, doing the famous Carnac the Magnificent act. Jerry was a Green Beret in service to our country, and he was a great patriot who exemplified the Rotary ideal of Service above Self. 
Today we remember the infamous attacks on our country that happened seven years ago. We had a very special guest speaker, Adm. Gary Jones, a Naval Aviator who is now in charge of CNET and was the highest ranking American in South Korea when the attacks happened. He gave us some special insights into his world at the time, and praised the South Koreans for their support of America. How timely to have these comments on this day, especially while we enjoy the leadership of the new president of Rotary International, D.K. Lee of South Korea.
Our meeting started with a groaner from Ronnie Arnold, the punch line was something about Betty Crocker. Robert Waddell lead us in prayer, Jay Overman lead us in the Pledge to our flag, and Mike Henderson lead the 4 Way Test.
We then had the pleasure of inducting our 3rd new member of the year, Wes Nicholls. Wes was sponsored by the enthusiastic Sandi Starr, who proudly pinned on his new Rotary lapel pin. Please take some time to get to know Wes over the coming weeks.
After some good happy dollars, Jim Holifield came up to introduce our visitors and guests. We had only one visiting Rotarian, Stephanie O'Connor from Gulf Breeze, and 3 guests; Jill Stein (John's wife), Diane Mack (candidate for local office and guest of Christine Isham) and Anne Broos (guest of Roger Nicholson).
Special thanks to Gordy Tyrell for his contribution of $100 to the Rotary Foundation. I just got a letter from RI reminding me about the importance of the Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) program where all of us give $100 a year to the Rotary Foundation. At SubWest, we call it the Birthday Brigade, and we appreciate leaders in giving like Gordy!
Please remember to pray for Jane White and her mom's heart surgery, as well as our brothers and sisters in Texas.
I hope to see all of you at the Shrimp Boil on Saturday, September 27th, 1 to 5 PM at Big Lagoon State Park. cost is $10 for adult or $8 for children under 12 (for the Shrimp Boil) - park entrance fee is being paid for by the club. Bring boats to pull skiers and tubers, Ferd III will be giving Kayak Lessons! All at Water Side Pavilion #46.
Our meeting started with a groaner from Ronnie Arnold, the punch line was something about Betty Crocker. Robert Waddell lead us in prayer, Jay Overman lead us in the Pledge to our flag, and Mike Henderson lead the 4 Way Test.
We then had the pleasure of inducting our 3rd new member of the year, Wes Nicholls. Wes was sponsored by the enthusiastic Sandi Starr, who proudly pinned on his new Rotary lapel pin. Please take some time to get to know Wes over the coming weeks.
After some good happy dollars, Jim Holifield came up to introduce our visitors and guests. We had only one visiting Rotarian, Stephanie O'Connor from Gulf Breeze, and 3 guests; Jill Stein (John's wife), Diane Mack (candidate for local office and guest of Christine Isham) and Anne Broos (guest of Roger Nicholson).
Special thanks to Gordy Tyrell for his contribution of $100 to the Rotary Foundation. I just got a letter from RI reminding me about the importance of the Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) program where all of us give $100 a year to the Rotary Foundation. At SubWest, we call it the Birthday Brigade, and we appreciate leaders in giving like Gordy!
Please remember to pray for Jane White and her mom's heart surgery, as well as our brothers and sisters in Texas.
I hope to see all of you at the Shrimp Boil on Saturday, September 27th, 1 to 5 PM at Big Lagoon State Park. cost is $10 for adult or $8 for children under 12 (for the Shrimp Boil) - park entrance fee is being paid for by the club. Bring boats to pull skiers and tubers, Ferd III will be giving Kayak Lessons! All at Water Side Pavilion #46.
1 comment:
I thouht the wooly did a pretty good job too.
Wooly T
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