President Mary called the meeting to order @ 12:15pm
Invocation- Gary Young gave an inspiring Invocation which was practice for the invocation he’s giving on 5/2/24 for the National Day of Prayer
Fellowship- Susy Hurlbert gave some history and significance of May Day, May 1st. Birthday’s- Barry Shead- May 4 & Margarida- May 6. Guest- Former Rotarian Keith Caplet gave us a visit. Anniversaries- Andy Grant- 22 yrs & Mike Gordon- 41 yrs
Announcements:
- Whiskey, Wine & Cigar event is tonight! Still a few tickets left available. Final details next week
- May 18- Rotary Day of Service. Food packing event
- June 5- Native Son/Daughter luncheon. Get your tickets!
- June 19- Rose Garden luncheon
- June 20- Gemma Moran Food Center work day- 1pm-3pm
- June 26th- Change of Command
- Sept 4th- Golf Tournament. All types of sponsors and volunteers are needed. Brochures are available now
Happy Dollars w/ Nancy Gentes
- Nancy G- Great to Keith C. Have a great event tonight
- Bill C- Attended Evening w/ an Author. Had a great time and Lottie was being recognized
- Paul G- Saw an editorial that Rodney co-wrote. Also Paul has an idea re: repurposing old political signs
- Pat M- Is a bit socially uncomfortable and is stretching her comfort level attending event tonite. But is excited to attend!
- Mary R- Has a friend who has birthday on May 1 and they always call each other on their birthdays
- Mike M- Welcome Keith. Andrew- congrats on another successful event
- Bary S- Welcome Keith. Andrew- congrats on another successful event. Just got back from Las Vegas and they renewed their vows with an Elvis impersonator. And is leaving for a Bermuda cruise on Friday.
The following people have been approved by the Board for membership. Jane Ryan-1st posting and James Hyman-2nd posting.
Auction- Kathryn has 2 games up auction. Sequence went to Paul Gaffney and Tiny Cornhole went to President Mary
Lottery- 3 pulls… Cary T, Susy H and Ryan T… and no winners. President Mary won the ARC cookies and graciously passed out to the Rotarians
President Mary closed the meeting, leading us in the 4 way test at 1:10pm