Welcome back to The Grand, where we anticipate meeting through the end of the 2018. Our meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Four Way Test, followed by the introduction of our guest. Thank you, Gillian and Kathy, for greeting our members and guest on Tuesday.
Mark Fitzgerald provided our Thought for the Day, some comments on Excellence, well done Mark and thank you.
Our return to the Steamboat Minute provided us with a glimpse of the occupations of Kathy Elliott and PJ Wharton. Even when we think we know our members, we always hear something a little new.
Nominations are being accepted for Board positions and for President Elect for the Rotary year beginning July 1, 2019. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to nominate yourself or if you know of someone that might be interested, please contact Steve S., Randy R., a Past President or me and we will take it from there. The nominating committee will be meeting very soon so please get those nominations in.
Cam B. has chaired our dictionary committee for several years and he made a brief presentation about what the dictionary project is all about. He also passed around a sign-up sheet for members who are willing to distribute the dictionaries in 3rd Grade classrooms across our school district. If you missed the sign-up, please contact Cam and I am sure we can fit you in. For those that have not participated before, it is a very rewarding project.
Asst. District Governor Jim Moylan attended the Literacy Conference put on by the District up in Cheyenne at the beginning of the month. He presented a summary of the conference, what he learned and some possibly ideas for our Club to consider in the future. Ellen has taken the lead on investigating the possibilities of applying for a Centennial Grant to contribute to a literacy project.
Dan Bonner inducted two new members to our Club, Nancy Smith Beste and Chancie Keenan. Please show Nancy and Chancie (no one should have problems remembering their rhyming names!) a warm welcome to our Club.
We enjoyed Classification Talks on Tuesday and as usual, it was a program not to be missed. Brett and Joanna Allison, presented “HIS”, “HERS” and “OUR” lives. It was interesting, funny, touching, insightful and much more. Thank you, Brett and Joanna, for being a part of our Club and for participating in so many activities this first year.
Randy hosted GOOD NEWS and we were wrapped up shortly after 1pm to get ready for our photo session. Our annual Club photo was taken out in the foyer of the ballroom and I am sorry for those that were unable to attend.
Next week we will learn more about our Exchange Student’s homeland and about our RYLA student’s camp experience. Look forward to seeing you at THE GRAND!
Share the Rotary experience, bring a guest to lunch,
Carol