Prayer, Pledge and Visitors
The meeting opened with the ringing of the bell by President Rick Tarbell. Joe Montagna let us with the prayer and the pledge today. President Rick recognized our friends, regular visiting Rotarian Dave Jowers and club member candidate, Glenda Spears along with her guest Jovani Filippone. Both Glenda and Jovani are with the Neptune Society.
Announcements
Ken Donoughue reports that Rotary Leadership Institute is September 14 at Spring Creek United Methodist Church in Fair Oaks. Registration is now open.
Ken also reports that Foundation Seminar will be Oct 5 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Kroc Center in Kerrville. Registration is now open.
Ken tells us that the United Way pulled back $400K in funding for the Girl Scouts. Thankfully other corporations have stepped up to support them.
Bruce & Gloria Richter will be making a food run to the Girl Scouts Daisy Pantry. The Daisy Pantry helps with food and personal items to those in need.
Coffee Friday will be Sept 13 at Broadway Daily Bread on DeZavala. We meet at 8:00 am.
Happier Hour will be Sept 19 at the Outback Steakhouse. We meet at 5:30 pm.
COMING SOON!
District Governor John Hutcherson will be our distinguished guest on Sept 11! You don't want to miss this so mark it down on your calendar!
Pass the Hat
Today's donation goes to Earn-A-Bike
National What Days
National Red Wine Day
National Power Ranger Day
National Cherry Turnover Day
Famous Birthdays
Shania Twain
Michael Jackson
Ingrid Bergman
Fred's Funnies
Actual newspaper headlines:
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Man Accused of Killing Lawyer Receives New Attorney
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