Yet Another Inspiration
Today's crack team consisted of D. Wong in the tricky ticket booth, D. Leonard on the fiery finebox, B. Rice belting out a blissful banter, and J. Piercy invoking an inspirational interlude.
All the while, in came a streaming multitude of studious college students, apparently representing the Circle K of UC Berkeley, led by Alex, Cherize, and Monica. We found out why – next day is the first day of classes for the fall semester... and things are buzzing! This will be combined with an on-campus work day on Thurs, followed by the annual Garage Sale this coming weekend. Contact one of the above right away if you have last-minute donations. Speaking of a certain local hardware store, seems they've already been there this week, making sure the collection buckets are all filled up.
Lots of Signups
To start with, there's the Lt. Governor Installation (and DE-Installation) on Saturday, Sept 6 at a restaurant owned by a "Big Fat Greek in San Leandro Oakland
can all be thankful for Bob H. taking over for our very own, hobbling E. Levitch .
Then there's our very own Club Installation on Tues, Sept 23 at Chevy's. Everyone will be on hand to witness the reins being turned over from almost-worn-out P. Khong to the fresher and capable hands of D. Haughin.
Lots more sign-ups for our 2nd annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept 20, starting at 6:30 at St. Mary Magdalene Church. First of all, of course, tickets were for sale – 3 tables and 24 tickets were already sold today! Next sign- ups were taken to sell tickets outside the church after services on two Sundays, Sept 7 & 14 (and the Saturday evening before). Finally, sign-ups were taken for the pre-warm-up at the good ol' German restaurant (you heard the name) in Alameda
And then, V. Carpenter requested sign-ups for two more RIF Distributions on Sept 24 – 25.
Other Important Stuff
The placemat project is still moving right along. For a mere $50, you can advertise your business, cause, message, products or whatever you please (parental discretion advised). Contact project manager P. Khong.
Perhaps more importantly J. Piercy announced the proliferation of serious work projects at Longfellow School . First, a major drainage project on Sept 11-12-13 . Turn out if you can – this is during the week (contact JP). Next, there will be a painting project on Saturday, Sept 27 to finish off the library relocation.
There was a successful Interclub last Saturday at Hayward-Castro Valley
HS Dollars ETC
· D. Haughin offered homemade beef jerky and banana bread for big bucks, going to B. Fay & P. Khong.
· B. Barnwell was sad not to be at the Demo Convention for the 1st time in a long time
· F. Bliss had numerous HS $$$ for very eventful events in his life
· J. Rosano was pleased that he is related to the next President.
· J. Piercy is still obsessed with poison ivy – will it never end? (we hope so, Traudel!)
· B. Fay was anxiously anticipating the start of the season of the Golden Bears (just what sort of team will it be this year??)
· D. Wong was still thinking about her wonderful time in Taiwan
· V. Carpenter was still bragging about her mysterious new jelly invention (eater beware) – ingredients remain a secret
· S. Hearn refused to pay actual labor charges incurred in producing a new badge saying something about being "RETIRED"
A Renowned (er, Required) Program
Our esteemed Sec'y, known as "JR" or less respectably as "Gimpy" stood before us and handed out a 1989 version of our Club's By Laws. Someone in the20back of the room grumbled that there's a later version somewhere – doesn't really matter though, cuz the whole point is that there are a number of updates that render the old version as ripe for the recycling can. Well, anyway, there are changes such as
§ Changing terminology from "1st Vice President" to "President Elect"
§ Board of Directors is officers + 6 elected directors
§ That fees & annual dues are approved by 2/3 vote of the membership at a regular meeting
§ Members under 25 years exempt from Int'l & District dues for 2 years
§ And a few other misc cleanups (as handed out to the members)
These By-Law changes are to be approved by the general membership at a regular meeting with two weeks' notice. Notice is hereby provided that the vote will be held at the meeting of September 16, 2008 .
The program evolved into lessons learned from the recent District Convention and was taken over by Ms D. Wong. She proceeded to suggest that each table have its own discussion to come up with ideas for new service projects. Ideas ranged from more volunteering in parks and schools, reading, painting projects, getting more involved with YMCA, etc. These meritorious ideas will be referred to our illustrious Board of Directors for further=2 0action (as it may be).
j.e.
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