OPTI-BEA-BULL 8-11-11

Our meeting opened with Marv D leading the flag salute and Chaplain Wally offering the Invocation and this day in history’s question… 1973 (Dancing ??)

Secret Greeter:  Marv Thompson shared his philosophy as a hotel doorman or politician and greeted all with an embrace and handshake misinterpreting the role of a secret greeter. Apparently our President failed to brief him as to the motivation needed while being an undercover greeter. Marv shook hands with everyone. Marv said the secret greeter needs to be friendly to everyone. The pot collected no money today Marv! Fortunately Sheriff Steve stepped up with a ruthless pin and badge check.

Raffle: The morning raffle was won by Scott Thompson for $5.50. Scott, don’t let Alan keep your $.50. Last week’s winner, Jack Franklin, donated his winnings to the Dean Mitchell account. Marv Thompson remarked that Jack is the only member this year to give his winnings to that account. Coincidentally Bob P cleaned out his attic again this week so our President was able to award Jack with the special “Spark Plug” plaque. Jack will have to change the special emboss tape to a corrected recipient name.

Birthday: We celebrated one birthday this morning, Wally Johnston. Wally arranged to have the Beatles sing Happy Birthday to him. It was really quite nice Wally. We all paid for this great event, happy Birthday Wally. Lillian passed a sympathy card around for all to sign for Wally who lost their family dog, Gracie, last week, sorry Wally!

Golf Tournament:  Marv Thompson reported the letters and team sign- up sheets are ready and we need more sales of the Hole advertiser signs. Remember all sales from these signs go directly into the Dean Mitchell account for our Public Safety Scholarships.

Club wood equipment:  Jack Franklin completed an inspection of our equipment being stored at the Jenkins Estate. It is in a very bad condition and should be junked out. Our Wood splitter also needs repair and if it can be fixed we should sell it. The trailers and conveyer are o.k. for the time being, if we can keep them covered from the weather.

Speaker: Jack Franklin continued his talk on his U.S. trip this past spring. Jack had photos of his trailer, truck and family. On April 8^th they started off from Portland to Dazzos Arizona stopping at Lapine, Lake View, Reno, Parump, Las Vegas and Kingman. There were the obligatory mechanical problems when power was lost from the super charger and Jack couldn’t reattach its cape? As time ran out Jack promised to continue his talk the next time we have an opening. Thanks Jack!

This Day 1973: The birth of Hip Hop Dancing at a party in the Bronx New York City. Not my kind of music and dancing so I will stop there. If you want more come to the meetings! In 1934 on Pelican Island the first civilian notables were admitted to Alcatraz: Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly to name a few.

Next  Week’s Speaker, Wally  Johnston will continue his talk on the civil war and this time he will have treats for everyone so lets fill the arena or the tables to hear the rest of the story.  Come in your uniforms if available but please—no flags. 

Until Then!