The meeting began by President John Legris who rang the wineglass. Ken Donoughue opened the meeting with a word of prayer and led the club with the pledges. (Bruce Richter, who usually rings the bell, could not join us today because his computer and ipad are in "the shop". He was with us via his landline however and could not interact - listening mode only.)

 

Treasurer Fred Timmons asked us to send our fines, club dues, and Paul Harris contributions to c/o his office address:

 

Fred Timmons

CLA
9901 IH 10 W Ste 350San Antonio, TX 78230
 
National Days
National Bow Day (ie: hair bow or ribbon bow)
National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day
National Aviation Day
 
This Day in History
1946 Former Pres Bill Clinton born in Arkansas
1939 Rocker Ginger Baker, drummer for Cream and Blind Faith
1960 Francis Gary Powers who flew the U-2 was sentenced 10 yrs in prison
 
Humor From Treasurer Fred Timmons:
Moving to Texas . Get used to the phrase “ It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”
Then there’s the second part: “If you think this is hot? Wait til August”
Mercedes Benz is not a status symbol, however a Ford or a Chevy is
Planning wedding, funerals or divorces must take into consideration football season
Everything is better with ranch dressing
We do pull over and stop for emergency vehicles
No matter what it is, a Sprite, a Pepsi, and RC Cola, it is still called a “Coke”
 

Club Luncheon and Business Meeting
Vice President Destiny Mujica introduced Mr. Chris Boyd with Gold Financial. He was recommended by Bil Trodlier to speak to our club. Chris has Over 20 yrs mortgage banking experience in San Antonio.  He is native to San Antonio.  His family formed Gold Financial and together they have about 120 yrs combined experience. They specialize in real estate mortgages. Chris shared with us that interest rates are at all time lows. Last week they hit the absolute lowest they’ve been. "Interest rates are phenomenal", Chris said. Feel free to call or email Chris at 210-771-2833 or cboyd@goldfinancial.com
 

Our very first virtual Happy Hour is planned for tomorrow hosted by Membership Chair Ken Ruiz! He asked us to enjoy our favorite beverage and appetizers while we visit!  He hinted that there would be a big surprise in store for everyone.
 

Gold Raffle Update
Treasurer Timmons announced that tickets are ready to be picked up!

From Ken Ruiz, Membership Chair
Secretary Mary Denton announced on behalf of Ken Ruiz: Rotary International has designated August as Membership and New Club Development.
District 5840 News
Ken Donoughue got an email from Pan Blankenzee: there will be another town hall meeting Aut 27. Ken  participated in the last one – over 200 members participated. 

 

If you have about a minute, read this article out of the page of Rotary History.  These are interesting facts about Chesley Reynolds Perry, Rotary's first Secretary.  Known as "The Builder of Rotary International."  Click HERE!

 

 

 

District Governor to Speak
Governor Toson will be speaking to our club virtually on Saturday August 29th as well as 6 other clubs.