Prez Bob Flautt opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance, but left the flag in the closet. Bob also led the club in a song. Bob Mange said a prayer.
 

Jim Padgett introduced guests.

Paul Bonaventure announced that it is time to elect a new President-Elect-Elect. Last Wednesday, the Past Presidents met and nominated Steve Brozosky.

 

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Steve Azevedo was inducted into the club and received his badge.

Chuck Thurman said a thank you to everyone who helped out at Renaissance Faire. They made $2,400 in tips, gross sales in 14,000. They ran out of meat quickly and thought it was a very successful year.

John Messner announced that he handed out everyone’s foundation invoices, which are given out once year. If you haven’t gotten yours yet, see John.

Joe Gagliardi announced that the flyers on the tables were from Brian Martell. The event will be Breakfast for Dinner at the Zoo. It’s a pancake breakfast, taking place on Oct. 19 and benefits the Folsom Zoo. Go get tickets!
He also announced that the club’s international project is going to Colima, Mexico Feb. 29 through March 8.

Steve Sprague assessed fines.

 

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Rich Rider introduced the evening’s speaker, Vickie Stanfill, from Front Line Chaplaincy. She spoke on how they help public safety personnel deal with critical incident stress, as well as PTSI.