With the ringing of the bell President John Legris opened the meeting and welcomed club members to “The Friendliest Club in District 5840!”  Our guest speaker today was Dr. Phillip Ballfanz . 
Ken Ruiz offered a prayer and led us with the pledges.
 
President Legris continues the tradition of enlightening us with the National Days and This Day in History.
National Days
  • National Administrative Professionals Day                                
  • National Library Workers Day
  • National Chocolate Cashews Day
  • National Kindergarten Day   
This Day in History
  • Battle of San Jacinto
  • On this day in 753 B.C. Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus
  •  On this day in 2016 the musician known as Prince passed away at the age of 57
President Legris recognized Birthdays and Annivesaries 
Warm wishes to all with your special days!
 
Pass the Hat
Since we are meeting in person again we are excited to resume our tradition of Pass the Hat – this month the proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Bereavement Center.
 
District 5840 Raffle
Last chance to buy Raffle tickets from Fred !! 
For only $10 per ticket there is a chance of winning one of seven Frost Bank Cards worth $1,000!
 
District 5840 Town Hall Meeting
President Elect Rick Rhodes encourages us all to attend the District 5840 Town Hall Meeting tomorrow evening, April 8. This will be a zoom meeting and you must register on the district website to attend.  District 5840 Homepage
 
 
Club Luncheon and Business Program
 
 
His motto:  Eat Well – Train Well – Feel Well
 
Kenneth's handout detailed the road path to physical fitness success!  Included are the 3 basic steps:
 
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Meal Planning – he gave tips for us to enjoy more balanced meals
Workout Design – he detailed a total body workout
 
“Fitness is supposed to be fun!” – Kenneth Black
 
He fielded questions from club members: Where do you train? Mobile - he will come to you - or at his gym at LA Fitness. He also discussed intermittent fasting and described Body Mass Index (BMI).
 
He is available for one-on-one coaching and may be reached at 210-831-9247 and kennethblack00@hotmail.com.
 
Thank you, Kenneth, for speaking to our club today!  In your honor we will donate a book to the Locke Hill Elementary School Library.
 
Show Low Raffle
The club was excited to see the return of the Show Low Raffle!  Beginning with a pot of $250, the first ticket drawn was owned by Bil Trodlier.  He did not draw the winning 2 of clubs so he did not win the pot today. However he did win his choice of wines offered and chose the red.  We were glad to see Joe Montagna today on zoom and his ticket was drawn next!  Joe, we will hold your wine at the club meeting room until you are able to pick it up.
 
Coffee Friday
President John announced that we will resume Coffee Friday after a long hiatus!  He and his lovely wife Chihiro recently enjoyed their visit to Bakery Lorraine at the Medical Center. He says there is indoor and outdoor seating available. He described the menu as “extensive and delicious!”. Meet your Rotary Friends at the bakery this Friday at 9! Their address is 7338 Louis Pasteur Dr Ste 201.
 
Confessions and Brags
We were happy that Barry Abrams joined us with zoom today!  He shared that he and his lovely wife Jerri just returned from their trip to California to visit family!
Veronica Ruse’s phone rang during the meeting so she paid a fine.
Secretary Mary Denton forgot her Rotary pin so she paid a fine.
 
President John announced the club board will meet tomorrow with zoom, April 8 at 11.  Several members have presentations from their committees so please try to make it! 
 
Zoomies
Someone in our group coined the phrase “zoomies” – club members who have become quite proficient with attending and conducting meetings on this virtual meeting platform during the coronavirus pandemic. 
 
Zoom Meetings
Secretary Mary congratulated all club members for meeting virtually and remaining very active and involved with our club during this long period of social distancing!
Members because very close also due to forming a text group and sharing often.  Thank you for your interest and involvement with Oak Hills Rotary Club, "The Friendliest Club in District 5840!"
 
Apologies
Secretary Mary apologies that sometimes invitations to meetings do not include the zoom link. Tip:  Did you know that the link is to her personal zoom meeting room and the meeting ID is actually her cell phone number? 
 
If she ever sends you an invitation and you do not find the link you can always find it on your weekly club bulletin that is sent to your email address.  If you are not receiving your weekly bulletin please let Mary know. 
 
It is also available on our club website!  OakHillsRotary.org.  Please visit our website and give Secretary Mary your feedback!!!!
 
Did you know that you can actually save the address to the zoom meeting link the same way you bookmark other website addresses?  It's true!  Try it!  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2108469320