Meeting Notes 6 11 09 - Judge Ross Goodman

Good Day - SubWest!

We had an fun and enlightening interesting meeting on 6/11/09. Iron Mike Woods started us off with a true Groaner! Ed Ellis then lead us in the prayer. Huntley Johnson lead the Pledge and Charlie Haas lead us in the 4 Way test.

During our round of Happy Dollars today, Bobbye Carroll celebrated having her very cute niece and nephew with her! Their names are Ellery and Omley (I think there is a legacy family name or two there!).

Mac Parker introduced our visitors and guests. We had 5 visiting Rotarians - Paul Young, John Shaffer and Charles Carlan from Downtown, and Frank Jackson from TN and Frank Osborne from Alabama. We also enjoyed the company of 6 guests, Bobby's niece and nephew, Ted K's daughter, Claire, Justin beck's guest, Taylor Stone, and Laverne Baker's guests Paula Shell and Lindsay Turner - both from Big Brother's and Big Sisters.

Mike Marshall made a pitch for help with our Rotary Youth Exchange Student, a young man from Brazil. Bill Sheffield stepped in as the Wooly today, and turned it into a tribute to John Wayne. Thanks Bill!

Big Ferd won the raffle, but did not find the ace of spades among the 42 cards left. Too bad, as the pot is up to $461 now.

Laverne Baker introduced our guest speaker - Judge Ross Goodman spoke about his personal experiences as a volunteer with "The Bigs." It was very interesting and motivating.

Remember the Change of Command, Tuesday night, 6/30/09 at New World Landing.

Yours in Rotary Service,
BILL