Paul Hogue called the meeting to order as Frank St Charles is having a problem seeing. It seems that to see better Frank is going to have his eyelids sewn shut. Uhhh does this mean like you could see better through your Eyelids shut than with them open? Well Duhh! I'm just joshing. Frank's Drs are trying to fix him up and he needs to rest his eye for several weeks so, sew them shut. We all wish you a speedy recovery!

So, Paul called the meeting to order and as usual the singing and pledge was superb as was HA's Lenten reading and commentary very meaty and food for thought as to the meaning of sacrifice.

Carol introduced Linda Preston a guest and applicant for membership. For those who don't know Linda has already been very active with help to the club prior to becoming a member. Thanks Carol. Earl then introduced Brian Kinne as his guest then said he would later be the program in place of our regularly scheduled event.

Tom Riggs has Knee surgery on 3/14/01 so keep him in your prays for a good recovery.

Paul then gave some recognition to members who while not at the meetings are helping to obtain Corporate Sponsorships for RBB. Dick Bucher Jr.-Corkin Steel, Wes Reynolds-Fifth Third Bank, Scott Becker-Maury's Tiny Cove and Paul Hogue-Catholic Order of Foresters. Pick up the letters for sponsor ships and mail them to your Christmas list. You just may get a great response! Remember the Corp Sponsor get a recognition in the Press ad for RBB. If you have an idea for sponsor but no time to call give it to Paul he'll call!!!

More Rose Bloom Boom; Sandy Flick invites the committee and all to her home on the 20th of March at 7:30 pm 1617 Devil's Backbone Rd

And a reminder the early bird drawing is April 17th. A rose to Frank St. Charles he has sold 11 tickets so far. [With his eyes shut no less] J 200 tickets are out 46 have been paid. While I'm on the subject ROSE BLOOM BOOM is on May 16th Wednesday at the FARM

Greg Hartlaub spoke on St Patrick, as Saturday is St Paddy's Day. That was a great story of the history of St Patrick and a great painting of Mount Patrick in Sligo Greg.

Bob Rinear asks we all try to sell an additional ticket this year he will be contacting all of us with a challenge to get these tickets sold. Remember it's our only fundraiser for the year. "Bigger & Better in 2001".

Dan Kipp introduced IRT Individual Recognition Time. This is a pat on the back from Dan, sort of an ATTA BOY. This week it's Bill Bigner who over the last 21 years has sold 630 Rose Bloom Boom Tickets. His secret, His wife's Christmas list mail the letters and they will come!

Gary Becker asks to keep an eye out for things for the silent auction. Maybe something in your attic or a great bargain at the shopping center call Gary with the GOODS!

Tom White reminds the Lenten Breakfasts start this Wednesday and are as follows 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 and 4/4. April 4th our club sponsors. It is at the North Presbyterian Church, 4222 Hamilton Ave., a cost of $5.00 from 7:30am to 8:45am.

Gary Becker also reminds there is a Past Presidents Committee Meeting at his home on Thursday 3/22/01.

Well I think I covered it all if not, it's because I ran out of tape and had to remember what was said.

Well, See you Tuesday for more fun and jocularity for one and all, yeah it's like great man, real smooth, like silk . . . you know what I mean?

 

Hippy Dippy Walter Man.

 

This week's speaker, Brian Kinne.