November 25, 2019 Meeting Bulletin

November 25, 2019 Meeting Bulletin
 
Meeting was called to order by President John Schrot at 12:10 pm.
Bill Roy led us in a rousing rendition of the Star Spangled banner.
Miche Lame gave a thoughtful invocation.
 
Guests:  Donna Zimmer, Nancy Savron (speaker) and her friend Maggie Duffy.
No birthdays.
 
Meeting Volunteers: 
Lunch and Raffle tickets - Marc Cooper.
Greeter - Chris McLoga.
Sheriff - Dave Underdown.
Bulletin Editor - John Mucha

2 Minute Update was given by Charles Wickens, on the topic of Medicare enrollment deadlines
 
Announcements and Committee Updates:
  • Bryan Frank reported that the Endowment Fund (BRCEF) will have its annual meeting and election of two new directors on December 16th at our regular Club Meeting.
  • David Underdown reported that we had 6 readers at Owen Elementary the previous week.  We read every Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30, so please make this part of your schedule.
  • Linda Hatfield reported that the a new member will be inducted at our next meeting.
  • Bryan Frank reported that we had our November Third Thursday at Griffin Claw.
  • Bill Roy reported that the meal last week at  Hope Warming Center was a huge success.  Next meal is December 10th.  Volunteers still needed.  
  • Bell ringing for the Salvation Army will take place on December 7th and 14th.  See Chris McLogan for details.
  • A Strategic Planning Committee meeting will occur on December 3rd at 4 pm at Berry Moorman offices.  See John Schrot for details.
  • Team Turkey meal deliveries were on November 28th.  Regan Gilshire to report success at next meeting.
  • Regan Gilshire also announced a fundraiser.  Buy a pullover and support the Club.  See Regan for details.
  • In addition, Regan announced that she could use some help with club administration tasks.  Please see Regan.  Everybody do something!
  • Pat Grady announced the annual Tweener will be at Brady's on Southfield Road on 12/30/19 at Noon.  Sign up on the Club website.
  • Chuck Moss announced he is compiling a list of our club's procedures, and welcomes your assistance.  
  • John Schrot announced that Birmingham Rotary will sponsor a Chamber of Commerce Member Coffee on February 27th at the Baldwin Library (Rotary Room) at 8 a.m.
  • Marc Cooper is preparing a Roster of club members.  He is looking for sponsors for ads in the Roster.  See Marc for details.
  • George Stern announced that he just had his 60th wedding anniversary, and he contributed accordingly to the Sheriff.
 
Raffle Card Drawing:  Bryan Frank won the daily pot.  No winner of the card draw.  The pot lives.
 
John Schrot announced that our Holiday Luncheon will be on December 9th.  Please sign up now!
Also, please bring new unwrapped toys for the Bottomless Toy Chest.  See Pat Grady for details.
 
Speaker:  
Pat Grady introduced our speaker, Nancy Sovran, Executive Director of "Wish Upon a Teen".  This group helps teens adjust to problems associated with life-limiting medical conditions.  They are active in 80 hospitals across the United States.  They engage in many ways, including transforming hospital rooms, visits from sports celebrities, "spa day" and "Mojo's Wish Upon a Prom".  Excellent program worth your support!
 
We sang a joyful SMILE! 
Meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted by:
John Mucha III