Meeting March 17, 2016

Jeff Burgh led us in the Flag Salute.

 

President Bruce thanked Tom Swan for greeting and Joe Strohman for taking attendance.

 

Tim Blackwell told us that the raffle prize was a $50 gift card to Osabi Restaurant.

 

Husam Hishmeh gave our Inspirational Message.

 

Guests today was our speaker Lt. Cmdr. John Sokol. Guest of John Masterson was his niece Sarah Masterson. Guest of Judy Hoag was Tom Crozier. Guest of Juan Mendoza was his mother Raquel, Shelly Linda and Bertha. Guest of Ron Polito was Nala.

 

March Birthday's in attendance was Bill Crookston!

 

John Borneman led us in a song.

 

President Bruce presented Jason Ribibo with his blue badge.

 

Jordan Eller gave a Vocational Minute followed by the joke of the week given by Juan Mendoza.

 

Ron Polito let us know that we are going to give $25,000 for scholarships out of the Schwab account and the Foundation checking account had $7,000 in it that is also going to scholarships for a total of $32,000. Ron will put up matching funds of $2,500 if the club can raise $2,500 also. That will give us $37,000 for scholarships this year. Thank you for your generosity Ron!

 

Tom Swan reminded us about the City Center project which will be starting at 9:00 instead of 8:00.

 

Dave Anderson thanked the Finance Committee for their hard work and announced that there will be a brief Finance Committee meeting immediately after next weeks club meeting.

 

Husam Hishmeh invited all Avenues of Service and board members to attend the District Assembly from 7:30 - 12:30 on April 2nd. The assembly will be at Pacifica High School in Oxnard.

 

Andy Corliss spoke briefly about St Patricks day and what it means to him.

 

Midge conducted the raffle and our lucky winner was Bill Hicks!