Opti- B-Bull 1-6-2011

Happy New Year 2011, Alan opened our first meeting of the new year with the flag pledge and invocation by Wally Johnston.  Followed by this day in history 1941.

This morning’s secret greeter was Bruce Buffington who could not catch anyone not greeting him.  Better luck next time Bruce.  You should try hiding in the closet! Bruce followed that by being today’s raffle winner ($8.00) but you have to come back next week to get your money.  Jack Franklin, last weeks winner, did give his winnings to the Dean Mitchell program.

Marv Thompson announced that letters are being mailed to all schools regarding the Dean Mitchell public safety scholarship. The letters include the qualifying instructions for this scholarship which last year was $1,000.00.  

This day in history (1941) was the day FDR gave a speech on the four freedoms we have in the U.S. These freedoms are the freedom of speech, the freedom to worship, the freedom from want, and the freedom from fear.  All of these are pictured in the Norman Rockwell book which Wally passed around the room.

One auction item this morning was an auto seat back rest. Not sure who won, but all funds for the raffle go into the admin. fund which we need for this years budget.  So Keep them coming.  The bidding is fun to watch.

Our January board meeting will be held on Tuesday 1-11-11 due to the Oregon football game on Monday.  Remember all members are invited to attend any board meeting.

Our guest speaker this morning, Past Pres. Bruce Buffington, talking on the Northwest Bike Safety Organization, gave us the history of the N.W.B.S. They serve over 2200 each year, 2000  of which being kids. We did present Bruce with our donation of $500.00 for this year. Thanks Bruce.

Have a great week, Until then!