Meeting Minutes
July 28, 2022
President Alan Turner rang the bell to open our meeting and led us in reciting the Four Way Test.
After telling us some flag jokes, Gary Saks led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Judy Lutticken gave us a wonderful inspirational talk telling us we are all unique.
Pete Griffith welcomed our visitors.
And Joel Doss led us in a hearty, mostly-in-tune rendition of our marvelous welcome song.
Alan thanked our volunteers especially Katie Hunter who did a stint as club photographer.
Partha Mukhopadhyay gave his Who-Am-I. And received his gold badge.
Diane Remick invited us to a Day at the Del Mar Races on Saturday August 20th. The cost is $25 and we will meet at 11:30 am.
Terry Heck and Mike Fuqua congratulated us for obtaining 26 food and beverage vendors for Vines &Vittles, which takes place on August 14th.
President Alan informed us that we will be collecting unused produce to redistribute to those in need. He also showed us the financial progress of a grant to benefit Vista Hill; this will help towards his goal of improving mental health in underserved populations. Over $17,000 has been pledged in cash and District Designated Funds. Members were encouraged to donate if they have not done so already.
Both Finemaster John O’Neill and Assistant Finemistress Arilla St. Laurent we not attending, so Immediate Past President Athenea Lucianco stepped up and fined a bunch of people. She also collected a lot of Happy Bucks!
Gary Saks then introduced our speaker, David Ellenstein. David is the Artistic Director of the North Coast Repertory Theatre. He spoke about the delights and challenges of running a small theater company located in shopping center. To get from stage right to stage left without the audience seeing them, the players must go outside behind the theater!
Alan adjourned today’s meeting at 1:30 pm.