December 9, 2013

President Dean Schlitter opened the meeting at Edgewater Golf Course

We welcomed Student Rotarians, Nicole Burgin and Draven Roskens

Happy Bucks were given by Deb Howard who was glad the Ol’Time Christmas was a success and who welcomed her 13^th grandchild.  Gene Fuelling who attended the UNI/ISU game at the Big 4 Classic, Mike Kerns was happy to see more snow and to survive Tracy’s family Christmas party.  Steve Sanders is planning to go some place warm.

Steve Westerberg thanked the club for the flowers for his father’s funeral.

OCAD Thirsty Thursday Trivia will be held Dec 12^th at Luigis, contact OCAD to sign up your team.

Bob Larimar’s name was drawn for the $18.00 jackpot, he generously donated to the first person who made a contribution to the Rotary Foundation.

OCHS choir presented the musical program today.  A donation for $100 was made to the Vocal Music Club. We also collected food for the food pantry.

Upcoming meetings:

December 17^th    Oelwein HS Activities Director and basketball coaches

December 23^rd – no meeting – enjoy the Holidays

December 30^th – no meeting – enjoy the Holidays

January 13^th         UIU president

January, February, and March meetings will be held at Luigis.

January program committee:  Kent Nelson, Curt Solsma, John Sullivan

Rotary 4-way test: Is it the truth?  Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships?  Will it be beneficial to all concerned?