Greeter: Russ Sato, Desk: Kim McClintock, Notetaker: Nancy Nittler, Photographer: Leonard James, Song: Jane Grundmeier, Pledge: Don Ales, Thought: Forrest Eklund, Sgt. at Arms: Kahl Muscott, Setup/Cleanup: Terry Cooney
President Steve ended the meeting with a joke given that the agenda was backwards to accommodate speaker schedule.
Richard Hall Played a video of the Rhythm Riders band that performed at the Rotary sponsored concert to benefit veteran services. Significant funds were raised and good time was had by all. President Steve thanked Richard, Gary and Barry for their hard work.
Linda Maeding: Area 5 Rotary Foundation Dinner will be March 19, 5:30 PM at the Elks Club. $45 per person. A holocaust survivor will be the motivational speaker.
Peter Konrad/Earl Wilson: Bingo Night coming up on February 29. See flyer on the club website auburncarotary.com for tickets. Will be held at Ceronix 4 - 8:30 PM. Looking for sponsors, silent auction items and volunteers to work shifts.
Nancy Bender/Fun Committee: Next event is Breakfast and a Hike on February 29. Meet at 8:30 AM at Flour Garden in Auburn for light meal then carpool up to Assassin's Trail for 5 mile hike lead by Nancy Bender. Will be done by noon.
Get your tickets to the One Book One Community dinner event sponsored by Rotary. Click here: https://auburnoboc.com/tickets/
Member Announcements/Happy & Sad Bucks
Bobbi: Happy for husband's progress in healing from injury.
Cindy E: Happy for great Veteran's Benefits Concert on Saturday and kudos to Richard and team for a great event. Also happy for Forest Hill High School doing well in basketball.
Jim H: happy for having won the guitar raffle at the concert.
Larry R: Curious how Jim won after having predicted he would?!?
Al L: Great time at crab feed with family from all over the state attending. Don was the best MC that Al has seen!
Bob H: Happy for his granddaughter winning DAR essay contest on how to engage youth. She won local, state and national levels! Also, thankful for the thoughts and prayers for his son's successful surgery.
Brandee: Happy for now being a licensed Real Estate Agent and for Bob's granddaughter being deserving of the national recognition
President: Happy for Linda getting kudos for good question from the speaker!
Club Business
Rotarian of the Month: Richard Hall - congratulations!
New Member Induction: None this week
Self Introdution: Al Lombardo (drew cheers even!)
Blue Badge: None this week
Birthdays: None this week
Anniversaries: None this week
Raffle $800: no winner
The following individuals have been approved for membership by the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Auburn. If no objections are received within 14 days of the original publication, they are, upon payment of the proper fees, considered to be a red-badge member of the Rotary Club of Auburn.