Hello,
Great meeting tonight. 13 members and 1 soon to be member. Everyone assigned a role (except the SAA) WAS THERE! How easy. We had a stimulating and entertaining evening.
Our acting SAA, Mike Himmelstein welcomed us and we pledged our allegiance. Paul Johnson, our acting President of this month welcomed us and introduced himself.
Paul Johnson was our Toastmaster
GE: Deborah Hill
GR: Peter Gibson
Timer: Claudia Brogan
Camera Person: Bill Hosken
Our speakers:
Paul Poodt opened our hearts to his daughter and to the love of a child with Downs Syndrome. We learned what family was all about, and life. A very moving and fascinating story.
Steve Cohn eloquently and humorously explained why and how we need to use our words appropriately. He then pointed out how important it is to say “Merry Christmas” when you mean to tell someone to enjoy the holiday celebrating Jesus’ birth. Say, “Happy Holidays” or some other greeting when referring to the season’s holidays.
Cindy Light delighted us with her story about Cindy and her light. We traveled to China, came to the U.S., married, took up hobbies . . . But, most importantly, we saw and heard how Cindy lives a positive, joyful life of Light.
We voted Cindy in as a new member. We also voted to eliminate the regulation that prohibits members who are new to the club to vote in all matters of the club, including voting in members.
Thanks Mike for the delicious potato latkes and sausages. We also shared cookies and other goodies.
Next week our party is at Vicki Willard’s home on Dec. 17 around 6-6:30 pm. Our next meeting will be January 7 at the Church.
See you next week.
My Best,
Deborah Hill
Secretary