Acting Prez Jim McKamy (who, due to his size and demeanor received absolute respect during the meeting today) appointed Bob Radde to lead the pledge of allegiance and John Derry to give an invocation.

Bill Hite introduced visitors that included a table of Dick Mathewson guests (wife Jane,  son Fred and Dr. Fred Lathrop); Diane Jones ( Grace Kim from the YWCA breast cancer screening program); Leroy Fulton (Michael Cox); Don Bankhead (Paul Simons); J Ritchey (Rev. Greg Hickman); Buck Catlin ( grandson Brandon Clyde).

Announcements:

Rick Crane reminded the club to submit community investment award applications in a timely fashion.

It was announced that John Phelps and Harry Brown are in the Hospital.

Nate Kvetny, PHD (prestidigitation, humor and delight) was the guest Finemaster today.  Nate needed to be reintroduced to the club after spending a year in necktie rehab.  This day he appeared relaxed tie-less and in good form.  He recognized Bill Kincaid for his 79^th birthday; Mike Oates for his anniversary, Lee Brockett for Marion’s birthday (and for celebrating his cessation of practicing Law.), and Mark Geiss on his 57^th Birthday.  Nate also recognized himself for his recent 35^th wedding anniversary.  Griff Duncan was recognized for an appearance in Stage Magazine and Bill Mathy was recognized for 21 years in business.