Newsletter Date: Sept. 22
Meeting Date: Sept. 16
Reporter: Art Norwalk
REMINDER:
Monday, Sept. 23 meeting
starts at 12:30, not 12:15
ANNOUNCEMENTS, Etc.
Another new member! Patricia Craddock, a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, officially joined the club, aided by sponsor Margaret Kane and Pres. Geoff.
PP Bill BiBiasio reported on the extensive Shelter Box effort to assist victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. They’re sending 50,000 repair kits and tarps to help rebuild devastated communities.
HAPPY BUCKS
Pete Brock – Patriots were fun to watch.
Margaret Kane – to welcome Patricia Craddock.
Jim Gilcreast – has a buck, he’s happy to continue Cy Wyche’s tradition.
Jan Feyler – enjoyed two weeks on the QM2.
Pres. Geoff – for the memorial cookout honoring his stepfather.
Wendy Marcus – for Rev. Ralph Barlow’s appearance at the meeting.
Christy Clausen – happy to be back and happy that her mother is recovering from a heart attack.
Barbara Kenerson – enjoyed a visit with her brother.
Cap Willey – proud to serve on the board of First Works.
Terri Adelman – hands-on literacy support at Kizirian School is coming back soon.
Dick Brussard – former club member happy to be back in town.
Walter Cotter – thanks to the members who inspire at the start of each meeting and, by the way, he’s looking for more volunteers to inspire.
Richard Applebaum – enjoyed a weekend with Hillary.
GALA UPDATE
- Keynote speaker Malcolm Mitchell’s literacy organization has begun a social media campaign in our area.
- Pete Brock has issued invitations to 75 Patriots alumni to serve as Legends.
- Jim Gilcreast commended his committee members for amassing some very attractive silent and live auction items.
- Don Saracen reported sponsorships have reached $45,000. (Update: they’re now over $50,000!)
