Frank St Charles called the meeting to order. Tom White lead us in song and pledge.

Lt. Scott See gave the invocation and the Lenten reading. Scott chose excerpts from the resurrection as seen by different followers and how it reflected their faith.

Frank then introduced our Lt Gov. Vicki Weir and proceeded to have the guests attending introduced.

John Nordmeyer gave us the sobering news that Fr Willig receives another in a long line of disappointments that the Drs. have found Cancer in his liver. All chemo has now been stopped. As an aside Guy Langenbrunner advised that Fr Willig's book is being translated into Spanish and will be distributed in Monterey, Mexico.

Bob Rinear reports Rose Bloom Boom only 5 weeks away, May 16th along with some items.

1. Press needs Ads for back of Rose Bloom Boom Corp Sponsor insert. If you have someone who can take an Ad contact Paul Hogue. Gieler Plumbing took whole page last year but will not any longer. If you as a member can take an Ad please consider doing so. The Press cannot produce the insert totally free. We need some offset.
2. We have not been able to get a condo as part of the Golf Package this year. However the rest of the package is great. Please try to sell tickets see Gary Becker if you need them.
3. As a courtesy of Wes Reynolds and Fifth Third we will have Master Card and Visa available for the silent auction. Should make collections easier by a long shot.
4. Some folks have said the event can get boring. If you have some ideas such as taking pictures during the evening and giving them out right then, let Bob know. Lets get creative.

Lt. Gov. Vicki Weir was here to give a special presentation to two of our members. This is a presentation for special recognition of growth, service and administration by the President and Secretary of a club. And the award went to Tony Proffitt and Earl Ostertag as President and Secretary respectively. Much Kudos Tony and Earl. A well deserved honor.

Paul Hogue reported Corporate Sponsors at 12. Wow keep it up folks!
Tom White thanked all who gave the Lenten readings: Ed Willig, H.A. Musser, Estelle Ruehl, Guy Langenbrunner, Tom White and Scott See.
All were well worth hearing.

Greg Hartlaub thanked those who gave him bucks for bags last week. He was able to get 900 bags with the funds.

May 1st is student recognition day and will be held at the WUNDERLAND on Colerain Ave. at a cost of $15 for members. As you recall it had been held at Shuller's Wigwam.

Gary (ACE) Becker still needs items for the silent auction. If you have a gem or located a gem of an item get it to Gary ASAP. Lets make this a bonanza year for the auction.

Next Weeks Speaker is Jim Breech. This week's speaker was Adriane Scherrer who talked on Small Business Incubators, a short but informative presentation. Thanks Adriane and thanks to all who were in attendance. It is beginning to look like the old club again.

Till next we meet speak or whatever

Walt Luthy

Guest speaker: Adriane Scherrer (Small Business Incubators)

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