[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]This week’s meeting commenced with the introduction of visitors, followed by a few words from our outbound exchange student, Sabrina. While away on vacation Sabrina was alerted that the agency responsible for getting her a visa to Japan had lost her photos. Sabrina faced down the challenge, providing new photos ASAP and crossing her fingers that her visa would arrive in time for an August 24 departure. Sabrina was eager for things to work out so she could be on the same flight as a group of middle school exchange students returning home to the same place as her upcoming exchange.
Jay reported that Operation Warm is underway and urged club members to get involved. Over 400 coats were distributed last year.
Sanford sent around a sign-up sheet for a mini golf gathering slated for September 10 at 6:00 PM.
Cheron announced that a club social event will be held on Thursday, October 22 from 6 – 8 PM at The Painted Plate in Sherwood. Pieces (unpainted plates and other kinds of pottery) completed at the event will be auctioned off to raise funds for the club. All are welcome.
Jack announced that the Good Neighbor Center will hold a Back to School event on Wednesday at 5 PM at the Christ the King Lutheran Church. Backpacks and shoes will be distributed. All are welcome to attend.
Sergeant-at-arms, Conrad never runs out of fun and inventive ways to raise money for the club and this week was no exception. Conrad offered himself up as a human pin cushion with Whitney wielding acupuncture needles at $10 a pop. All proceeds went to the club.
President Rob reported that since we instituted a new way of paying for venue rental at Nicoli’s the club’s bottom line was improving. He further explained that all donations to the club, such as those raised by the sergeant at arms, are voluntary and that they pay for such items as administrative expenses and members’ participation at conferences.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]