OPTI-BEA-BULL 5-19-11

Meeting started on time with the flag salute and invocation by Wally followed by this day in history 1864. No one here this morning was there or could remember the event. We signed a get well card to Barry to recover from his operation. (Thanks Susan) In a turn about, we need to get her a get well card as she had laser surgery today to repair a retina which was detaching.

Jordan Strahl was introduced by Bob Arneson, our Scout Liason, to make a request for help on his Eagle Scout project. Jordan is working with the Beaverton Police dog handlers to build a dog ‘A’ frame training ramp, training fence and dog house raised platforms. Jordan is a life scout from our Troop 870 in Beaverton. Estimated cost of this project is $1250.72. Our Board will take up this request at next month’s meeting.

Birthday Bob Arneson said he would sing to us and we paid, not bad for someone 64!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last week when the Hillsboro club visited, our President is now missing a gavel, will he ever learn those farmers from Hillsboro can never be trusted and then Tony Montes returned to receive last weeks raffle he won. (maybe he took the gavel? ) And then this weeks winner was again Tony Montes    ($7.50 this time), that’s it Tony, go back to farm-town.

Today’s auction by Wally Johnston was won by Scott Thompson ($10.00) a bag of police items, pins and a get out of jail card signed by Wally. Hope it works Scott!!!

Street Clean-up Gene Grosse reported no one under the age of 12 can help and anyone between the ages of 12 and 18 must sign a release.

Today’s Speaker Michael Stack:  Michael presented a power point presentation of his trip last September to the northwest corner of Africa where they visited Morocco and cities in that area. Their tour visited market places, shopped for rugs, brought back leather goods and met some interesting people. He took pictures of mosques, old ruins of ancient cities, comparison shots of donkeys and modern tractors, and raising chickens on roof tops. Drinking mint tea is common to the area and you must accept the offer or offend their sense of hospitality. Thanks Michael, it looked like a nice trip and thanks for the great talk.

Next week on the 26^th, Scott has a fishing enthusiast as speaker so don’t miss it ????? See you all on June 2^nd

Until Then