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September 18, 2008

Pledge: Dave Somerville

Invocation: Pat Whitchurch

Visitors: Greg Dale from SW Eureka

Guests: Trent Timm and Leah Ochter

Announcements/Recognition

• Nico Kilmer – Thoughts go out to Ken Huffman after his recent procedure.  Nico also announced the 2 day Institute for Leadership conference coming up at the River Lodge on Oct 17th and 18th.  Cost is $130, split between club ($105) and participant ($25).  Our fearless leader also noted that the 3K matching grant for the backpack program and a $750 donation to Rotaplast had been paid.
• Dennis Hazelton –Lou Soria is maintaining an upbeat attitude but continues to undergo testing.   Dennis also distributed tickets for the Foundation Seminar North coming up on Oct 18th.  $100 purchase will qualify for Paul Harris Sustaining Membership
• Dave Somerville – Back from abroad.  Dave recapped his recent trip to Europe that included stops in Finland, Sweden, Russia, Astonia, Poland, Norway and Denmark.  Passed $10 each to Travis Low, Ed Tanferani, Larry Francesconi, and Gene Lucas
• Pat Whitchurch – Fined $5 for his snide comment about the French
• Ed Tanferani – Unveiled his “Drill Here, Drill Now” t shirt signed by Sarah Palin.  Our illustrious president graciously purchased the relic for $100.  Ed was fined $10 for commenting that our dear president had a few years on the VP hopeful

Program

Leah Ochter from the Mclean foundation gave a presentation regarding the multigenerational facility the group would like to see built in Fortuna.  Leah encourages everyone to check out Generations United at www.gu.org. 

Birthdays: None Mentioned

Anniversaries: David Owren 16 years

Drawing

        1st – Rich Tomasini lost $20

        2nd – Leonard Whitchurch lost $6