Prez J rang the meeting to order at the usual time and invited Captain Claude Jones to lead the Pledge, and Deacon Jay to give the invocation.

Griff Duncan and Don Ludwig provided music and leadership and the songs were patriotic in nature as we approach Memorial Day.

Ken Kaisch introduced guest that included Andrea Holte (colleague and guest of Sandy Hayes) and Matt Apodacs (guest of the missing Scott Dowds).

ROTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS:  NEXT WEEK, MAY 11 OUR MEETNG WILL BE HELD AT THE MUCKENTHALLER CULTURAL CENTER.

Bob Radde announced that the program committee would meet next Tuesday at Coco’s at 7:30 AM.

During announcements many members thanked the club for the Community Investments dollars that were awarded to the organizations that they represent.

Marty Burbank accepted congratulations on behalf of the Navy Seals and their successful mission in Pakistan.

Zoot Velasco was the Finemaster (although he forgot to bring a list of birthdays and anniversaries).  Special days this week include Allyn Lean wife Nancy’s Birthday; Glenda Stroobant’s  birthday;  Jon West’s birthday, and John and Kerry Phelps anniversary.

Kimberly Barlow couldn’t locate a winning ticket number holder but offered the question to the club at large.  Bill Schenk immediately produced the winning answer but Prez J confiscated the prize.

Zoot Velasco introduced a lively program offered by Buddy Rodriguez and Eduardo Ramirez and the Monte Alban Grupo Folklorico.  This group consists on School children from 4^th grade through high school from the Richmond neighborhood in Fullerton.  The troupe mesmerized the club with lively dance, and ballet steps and musical pieces from various regions and folk music genres of Mexico.  Their beautiful costumes were homemade and hand painted. The highlight of the presentation happened when special guest performer Scott Dowds made a grand entrance to dance and sing special Mexican folk song in full caballero regalia with a silver laden sombrero and a pencil thin mustache to commemorate Cinco de Mayo.  Scott twirled a Mexican lariat and the children encircled him in a grand finale.  Grupo Folklorico Monte Alban con Señor Dowds will perform tonight at the Muck.