President David Eardley opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, Four Way Test.
Jerry Carvey provided our invocation.
There were 35 members present.
HAPPY BUCKS
Rachel Aviles was happy to celebrate International Women's Day, for the women who took up space to give her a voice and the men that supported them.
Ron Lichtle was happy for his brand new great grandbaby.
Dave Archbold was happy for Rotary's support of the tough conversations being had with misplaced OU students.
Jeff Whitbey was proud to have brought in multiple women to join the club in 1989 when women were allowed to join Rotary.
Tom Neveau was happy that his oldest grandchild just turned 18.
Ron Diliddo was happy that we were able to give a grant to Strand Theater and truly enjoyed their event last week with his wife. He was also happy that we were able to give a grant to Dutton farms for their community garden.
Rodney Hulbert was happy that even the memory challenged rotarians were able to remember him.
15th HANDSHAKE
Jerry Carvey received the honors... congrats Jerry!
ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK
Marty bestowed the bejeweled trophy upon Paula... congrats Paula!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Steve Oehler announced that there are still tickets remaining for the Masters Raffle. See him for tickets or purchase them online. THIS IS OUR LAST WEEK!! Buy them for your friends and family, encourage them to buy them!! We also need help with golf related donations for the auction being held on March 15th to coincide with the raffle. Use your connections with local golf courses for a twosome or foursome to be donated or any golf paraphernalia. Get creative! Time is flying by Rotatrians lets make this a huge success!!
Wine tasting tickets are here for our April 22nd event!! Don't miss this great event!!
BIRTHDAYS AND CLUB ANNIVERSARIES
Happy Birthday to the following Rotarians:
Laureen Kaschalk March 10th
Robert Potere March 12th
Don Hobley March 13th
Happy Club Anniversary to the following Rotarian:
Cynthia Andrews 21 years
SHERIFF'S REPORT
Today's sheriff's report was brought to us by David Blair who fined us with gas fines, fire fines and women's fines. All fines collected support Rotary Scholarships. Thank you!
Vito Pampalona provided our program today. Vito educated us on the many obstacles our veterans face when they come home, beyond what we hear about on the news. Our veterans are not only facing amputations and hearing loss but also cancer from their exposure to harsh chemicals during war. Vito is a proud advocate of the Yellow Ribbon Fund that assists with the ailments our veterans face. Let us as Rotarians all continue to support them.