President-Elect Bob Flautt filled in for President Dave Boldt.  He started the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and leading the song, "My Country Tis of Thee".  Bob Mange gave the invocation.

 

Trisha Saylor asked members to pay for the Wine and Dine tickets by May 1 or the cost of the tickets will be added to your invoice.  Rebecca Orlino was at the front desk handing out tickets to members.  Trisha also asked members to be creative in getting silent auction items rather than just donating $50 for an auction item.

 

Colnn Miguelgorry asked for volunteers to handle the bar at the April 11 meeting as he and Scott Moore will not be at the meeting.

 

Ryan Jantzen announced that the club will be doing a project at the Murer House during President-Elect Bob's term.

 

Christie Ross said that Rotary Annes was selected to have a Fireworks Stand this year in the Raley's parking lot at Natoma and Blue Ravine.  Our club will work with them and share the profits.

 

Steve Sprague levied fines and presented Scott Bailey with his member badge.

 

Steve Sprague and Scott Bailey

 

John Messner reminded the club that there are only three months left this Rotary year to make your donation to The Rotary Foundation.  He then presented a Paul Harris Fellow +1 pin to Vicki Bencken, a Paul Harris Fellow +1 pin to Patrick Maxfield, and a Paul Harris Fellow +8 pin to Rich Rider.

 

John Messner, Rich Rider, Patrick Maxfield, and Vicki Bencken

 

Our speaker was President-Elect Bob who gave us a very interesting talk about Ben Franklin.