President John Legris welcomed guest (and soon to be inducted as new member) Kenneth Black, guest speaker Evelyn Garza of the City of San Antonio and club members to the "Friendliest Club in District 5840!"
Ken Donoughue led the group with a prayer and the pledges.
Very Special Meeting Next Week
President John shared that our newest prospective member, Kenneth Black, recently had a Fireside Chat with Membership Chair Ken Ruiz, Vice President Destiny Mujica and President John Legris. Induction ceremony is anticipated to be during our next in person meeting at the Outback Steakhouse, March 31! We also anticipate inducting members of our club as new Paul Harris Fellows! Treasurer Fred asks all Paul Harris Fellows to wear their medallion at the meeting next week.
As we all know, this has been an extremely challenging year with COVID social distancing restrictions and then there was the winter of all winters here in San Antonio and south Texas! Through it all our club has remained strong with good attendance. Additionally, club members have reached out to one another to find out about any possible needs. Let's make this next week's meeting a GREAT one! For those of you who wish to remain socially distant you will still be able to join us virtually. Vice President Destiny Mujica will be in charge of the zoom feed. Access to the zoom meeting will still be the same address until further notice: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2108469320
Notice: Attendance will be taken. If you are attending virtually please send Secretary Mary a text or email so that your attendance will be counted. Text: 210-846-9320 or email: marydenton@kw.com
President John continues the tradition of announcing the National Days and this Day in History.
National Days
National Pay Day
National Cheesesteak Day - a tasty treat said to have been originated in Philadelphia, PA!
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day - anything covered in chocolate can be considered healthful!
This Day in TX history
1829 Ignacio Seguín Zaragoza, Mexican general and hero of Cinco de Mayo, was born on March 24, 1829. The holiday Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in observance of his military leadership forcing the withdrawal of the French troops from Puebla to Orizaba. For more information go to: Texas State Historical Association
1874 Harry Houdini was born
Texas quote, “There is a freedom you can feel the closer you get to Austin – the reason is Willie Nelson”
President John thanked Ken Donoughue for volunteering to offer a prayer the lead the group with the pledges for March.
Also "Thank You" to Derek Matthys for donating books that will be given in honor of our guest speakers to the Locke Hill Elementary School Library.
Also "Thank You" to Derek Matthys for donating books that will be given in honor of our guest speakers to the Locke Hill Elementary School Library.
Thank you everyone your valuable participation! We still need volunteers to do the prayer and pledge for future meetings. Membership Chair Ken Ruiz volunteered to lead the group with a prayer and pledges for April.
Freds Funnies
True story: April Fool’s Day is approaching. When I was a young accountant one of our senior accountants came in asking me to call a phone number and ask for L. E. Font. I called the number and it was the San Antonio Zoo. I asked for L. E. Font and was told he was not available but do you want to make a donation to the San Antonio Zoo?
Club Luncheon and Business Program
Vice President Destiny introduced Evelyn Garza of the City of San Antonio. Her topic today was "Putting together disaster kits in your home." Who has a plan for evacuation?
Who has a kit put together? Some organizations recommend 3+ gal of water per day per person. Evelyn recommends at least 5 gal of water per person per day. Non-perishables such as energy bars and canned foods. Peanut butter which also doubles as wound care. Comfort items: blankets. A document bag with a copy of driver's license, passport, homeowners insurance, vehicle insurance. She doesn't recommend originals, they should be copies and originals in a fire safe place such as a safe deposit box. Important doctor information, prescription information. Something to entertain yourselves or children like cards, books, coloring books etc. A photo of yourself with your pet in case you’re separated during the storm along with vaccine info. Friends phone numbers. A plan if you have to evacuate your home have a location planned out and let everyone know where. Do this in advance if possible because during an emergency phone service may be down. Establish a family disaster plan. If you have elderly parents or people with a disability, register them with the State of Texas Emergency Registry (STEAR) Call 211 – the United Way Hotline to register. Fire departments, and SAPD has access to this registry. That way first responders can evacuate if safe to do so. Information must be updated every 2 years. Grocer HEB offers “Texas Ready” bags for items that you can grab and go in case of emergency. Brenda Jackson recommended to have on hand: food, bottled water, and if you have a fireplace that actually works be sure you have a supply of wood. Do you have a handheld can opener? Utility knife? Brenda Jackson also recommends flashlights & batteries, transistor radios with batteries. Bil Trodlier recommends purchasing an Energizer light that also charges your phone – holds 4 D batteries. They are available at Home Depot.
Evelyn shared that there is a mobile program where the fire dept goes to home to administer COVID vaccine – if registered on meals on wheels or SAHA. Email evelyn to see if they qualify.evelyn.garza@sanantonio.gov Text 210-387-2070
For an excellent checklist for disaster preparedness go to Texas Ready Supply Check through the State of Texas.
Thank you Evelyn for speaking to our club today! A book in your honor will be donated to the Locke Hill Elementary School Library. We would love for you to join us at the Outback Steakhouse for lunch when we begin to meet again in person!