"Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid"... Isaiah 12:2a

Meeting opened by Pres. Joyce to a very large audience. Regrettably the person most missed was our excellent Treasurer, Jim Cupito, by far one of our most popular and most productive members. Jim's health problem was reported by his friend Bob Rinear who promised to keep every one informed of Jim's progress. His family has requested a minimum of phone calls and/or visits once Jim is home (as well as at the hospital).

Lou Schroeder had, we hope, minor surgery and seemed to be recovering. (We trust this surgery is reversible).

A "good health" report was made by Tim that his new son, "Jeffrey Thomas Hornsby" has settled in to a 4 oz. bottle alternating with a 4 hr nap routine. (sounds like a happy baby)

Joyce introduced our newest member, Scott Becker, Gary's replacement (or is that "complement"). Joe Schrage introduced his guest on his third visit, George Klapper, retired tool and die manufacturer. Speaking of new members, Jane Reuter, chairperson of that activity is working with Russ Puckett to get new members and new corporate sponsors for the Rose Bloom Boom, looming close by on May 14. Gary Becker announced "Nite at the Races" at St. A's on Feb.13. Lots of good food, drinks and entertainment for only $7.50 per person. Tom White restated the dates for his upcoming concert at Music Hall, March 14. If you see publicity on this it will be called "Thriftway Sound For Hope". Also, his performance will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church on April 30. Try to attend and help these worthy causes.

Generalities: Glad Hand to Steve Newsome; Split the Pot $250.00 to Dan Finke, again; Cliff led singing two timely tunes; Pres. Joyce needs young able bodies to cater the Keeneland buses (or there aint gonna be no buses); Jack Kahny displayed the cover of the yearbook to an appreciative audience; Great board meeting sponsored by Judy and Joanne; and if you didn't know who George Schaefer (past member) was, Joe Schrage passed around his picture for show and tell; finally, big thanks to Walt Luthy for last week's last minute substitution as bulletin writer!!

Jeff Berding, long time Western Hills resident and current Director of Community Affairs for the Bengals was our speaker today and his message was an optimistic view of said sports franchise!

Next week's speaker will be Dr. O'Dell Owens.

Greg

 

 

PRAY FOR JIM'S SPEEDY, COMPLETE RECOVERY!!