Greetings All! We had a great meeting today, as we inducted Mark Smith (lower photo) as the newest Rotarian in the world! Mark is the manager of the WalMart on Mobile Highway and we are glad to have him with us!
Leigh Broxton (top photo, posing with our Ronnie Arnold) was our guest speaker. She told us all about the volunteer opportunities she coordinates, most notably the wheelchair ramp construction projects. May be a possibility for us in the future.
Tom Johnson lead us off with a Groaner, then Wayne Etheridge lead the prayer, Jay Overman said the Pledge, and Johnny Fayard lead the 4 Way Test. We had lots of notable happy dollars today, but Al Swann announcing his recent marriage definitely topped the list! Charlie Haas had several concurrent anniversaries to celebrate and Brett Parra had an apology happy dollar relating to his bragging about LSU's recruiting class. First time I remember on of those!
Greg Threadgill introduced our 4 visiting Rotarians; Vince Currie, Leon Hirsh, Rex. McKinney and Leigh Broxton. And our 3 guests; Win Boyles, guest of Bill Spain, Terry Gribble, guest of Jay Overman and my guest Dave Williamson. We hope to see all of you back soon!
Bill Sheffield had a special President's Day Woolly , "liberally" fining everyone - for the good of the foundation! Bobby Carroll won the drawing for a chance at the $616 pot. With only 16 cards remaining, the odds are getting pretty good, but alas, she didn't draw the Ace of Spades, and rolled the $10 consolation prize back into the pot.
Ted Kirchharr gave us a reminder about the Ethics in Business award (May 9th at New World Landing). If you have someone in mind to nominate, please let me know and I'll give you the scoop. Remember, this year we will be able to nominate a small business and large business candidate. Ted also contributed his EREY birthday check, Thanks TED!
Trisha just returned from her Costa Rica trip, and gave us a quick update - can't wait to see the photos of the 300 school kids she gave the SubWest Rotary backpacks to!
Heidi told us about the Fellowship Committee's "Guess who's coming to dinner event." If you are interested in hosting a guest in your home from Milan, Italy let me know - there is a rotary Group Study Exchange coming to Pensacola, from April 4 to May 1, 2009.
See you Thursday! BC.
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