Nice crowd today, but only 16 lunches paid; (1 was discounted Circle K; 3 were our program group, and Val Nereo who came as Frank's guest because she is interested). Boy, our Membership Chair takes off for 2 months and we get a "live one" Thanks, Frank, look forward to visiting with Val when I'm not loaded with substitute Kollegiate editor and Ticket Seller.
Jeff is back from his sojourn to Croatia Italy
Well, how was GBA today? Verrry interesting, as they say. Bob R. did his usual good job of directing. Come to think of it, does he sing as "leader" or just conduct? Anyway, somehow Borden was asked to set the pitch, and boy did he!! Someone closed the door into the hallway! Surprisingly, it seems to have worked as we followed along pretty well.
Besides Esther Rice, we also had a couple of Circle K visitors. Rocky and Alex. Alex rattled off all the stuff they are doing, even though it is vacation time. As usual, I got no details, but they certainly manage to keep more than busy. I did catch that one of their services was acting as counselors at a camp for kids 5-11.
Pres Kong mentioned that there still are some checks not yet received for YPSO ticket sales, and he hopes that can be wrapped up next week. So far, it looks like $761 has been turned in, but that's subject to audit.
Big event last week; conversion of the unused upstairs of Best Equipment (Fire) which was turned into a quilting factory, now available with special ventilation. (When one volunteer went to clean the windows, the first pane he touched fell out (and broke). That was probably the end of the window washing, but now there are plans to hang curtains to hide the dirty windows!
JP reported that our contacts at the Berkeley School District resulted in another potential project; Washington School
evening. More later when details are known.
Linda also reported on the East Bay Quilting Center
Bob B was H$ that his doctor has finally released him to go back to aerobics and he passed around a pix of the class to give us an idea of why he enjoys it so much. He also was H$ that one of our speakers today (Joan) was a former neighbor back in his youngster days in Kensington.
There will be a test next week to see if you paid attention at the meeting or as you read this or if you even look at the Club Calendar (It's in your membership book, "Duh"). You should know that the date for our installation (but more satisfying, Phuoc's DEinstallation) is September 23. Denise reports that it is planned for a big evening at El Charro's in Emeryville, and will feature a Mexican Buffet. If that gives you Heartburn (Yuk, Yuk!) let Denise know.
Phuoc also noted that in Debra's absence he will be "leading" the July Monthly Dining Out (if it can be called "dining") at Bobby G's Pizzeria on University Ave.
JP was S$ that he will miss the next 2 meetings and the "Dining Out" due to a boat cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Actually they were H$ because he just loves Tacos! Those do come from a pizzeria, don't they?
To this end, they provide classes on acting, playwriting, improvisation, story telling, and even singing. They have an on-going musical revue "Never Too Late" which tours to senior centers and residences, health fairs, and other community events. We were scheduled to have a "Storytelling Concert".
Maryann then asked Billy Pond, a volunteer participant to talk a bit about how he had become involved and what it has done for him. And then, he told a story. Rather, he opted to give us a poem which was about being a cowboy and the impact of rain. It was a great presentation (Billy has a slight cowboy drawl and look, including suspenders) and was loudly applauded.
Joan Mueller (Bob's former neighbor – see above) then took her turn. She freely admitted she could never memorize a poem as Billy does, so improvises stories in her own words. She told us one about a little girl who strove to be "the most successful", a snail and 3 wishes. She demonstrated how she tailors a story to fit her audience. It was all fun.
We Missed seeing YOU. jp
