The attendance was a bit sparse today.
We can blame it on the sick list and snowbirds. President Tony
Proffitt opened the meeting and Tina McGary gave the invocation.
We only had reports on three sick members,
but I imagine a few are fighting the flu or colds. It was reported
Dan Kipp is home and feeling much better. He hopes to continue
his plans for a trip to California. Gene Simpkins spent the weekend,
which included his birthday, in the hospital. Gene was admitted
with pneumonia and bronchitis but left the hospital Monday with
the shingles. Cliff Franklin is under going test for his heart.
He has been told many times it was too soft. We were unsuccessful
in our attempts to procure additional information regarding Jennie
Olberding's father. If anyone has an update please contact Tina
or Tony.
The Sixth Division meeting will be held
here at Celebrations West on January 26, 2000. Our Club is not
the sponsor this time, but the meeting is here because they like
it.
Thank you notes were received from Central
Fairmount School, Resurrection School and Holy Family School
for the hats and gloves. Thank you note was also received from
Wesley Hall for our donations.
Jane Reuter is looking for members to serve
on the Membership Committee. Anyone interested should contact
Jane. This is a very important committee. It is the life line
for maintaining our Club strength.
Tom Reuter is once again collecting those old Christmas Cards
you are about to pitch out. Various schools use the cards for
arts and crafts. If you bring them to the meeting Tom distribute
them.
On Sunday March 19, 2000 from 7 - 9 PM
our own Tom White will be the feature Pianist at the Sounds of
Hope Concert at Music Hall. In addition to Tom there will be
many other talented performers. Tom Reuter thought it would be
nice if a group of us attended. We would try to get a block of
tickets together. Prices range from $11 to $ 21.
Cincinnati Police Officer Rich Minella
announced the city is initiating a "gun safety program".
They will furnish gun locks for your personal weapons in return
you must attend a 15 to 20 minute firearms safety presentation.
Those interested should see Office Rich for additional information.
Robert Rinear, who is due to be jailed
for charity, won a little MDA "bail money" thanks to
split the pot.
The music and singing was provided by Tom
and Tom. Mr. White and the piano and Mr. Reiring on vocal. In
addition to smile we did the happy birthday to Tina McGary, Richard
Mather and Tom Reuter.
VP Paul Hogue introduced Mr. Mark Looy.
Mark is associated with Answers In Genesis. Their mission statement
is to bring reformation by restoring the foundations of our faith
which are contained in the book of Genesis! (Psalm 11:3, Isaiah
53:12). And "More than just a Creation VS Evolution Ministry".
Thanks Paul for bringing us both diversity
and interesting programs. Next week will be our own Tom Reiring.
The following week, radio personality Jim Scott, will be the
featured speaker.
