Meeting of October 31, 2007

(The Editor has a lot of catching up to do. He'll begin by posting the most recent meeting first; earlier omitted meetings will follow in due course.)

Greeters: Todd Geren (who passed out pins reflecting this year's theme -- thanks, Todd), Jean Slutz, Charlène

Presiding: President Todd

Menu: Fried Chicken, Potato Sticks, Mixed Beans, Cole Slaw, Roll & Butter, Frosted Cookie

Opening Ceremonies:
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation: Max Miller

Songs: Alouette, with Charlène's help on the pronunciation. (Alouette is "lark". Je te plumerai means "I will pluck your ___". Bec is "beak". Tete is "head", etc.)
When the Saints Go Marchin' In

Visiting Rotarians:

Guests: Charlène

Announcements:

• Charlène attended the Hallowe'en parade and a Hallowe'en Dance, wearing a Jazz-age dress.
• No committees cared to report.
• President Todd solicited input on community service projects.
• We received a thank-you note from the Lakeville School for the "tubs for tots" project.
• Our commitment is to donate $100 per member per year to the foundation. Coin boxes are coming back!

Sergeant at Arms Tom Rumbaugh collected fines.

Program:

Joe Parish brought Suzan Earney



and Jamie Zeigler,

who explained the 2006-2007 Report Card for the West Holmes Local School District and the reasoning behind the levy on the current ballot.