Meeting called to order by President Mike Norcia at 12:30
The pledge was led by Grant H. and Jack H.
Inspiration by Jean-Marc Blanchard who started with his appreciation for the town of LG who complimented his parking with a note on his car, Parking Fine. He shared the story of Steve Samples who, in 1968, was attacked by 6-8 sharks off the coast of Florida. He survived but required over 2,000 stiches. His friends gave him the name “Shark Bait”. One thing that got him through his painful recovery was an autographed baseball that was his prized possession. Later he heard the story of Elyjah Blankenberg, who collected autographed baseball cards. Elyjah was very shy and asking for the autographs was the one time he could come out of his shell. He lost his collection and was devastated. Steve heard about this and sent him his treasured baseball. Would you, could you give up your prized possession to a stranger?
Guests:
- Erin Hartnett introduced Shannon Markle
- Tonya McQuade introduced her husband Mike and her parents Dotty and Doug Graham
- Paul Johnson introduced Terese McNamee, Paul Brennan, and Misty Hartung
- Andrew H. sons Grant 4th grade and Jack 2nd grade introduced themselves
- John Walker returning guest
- Lydia Rosen wife of Hal
- Jean-Marc Blanchard introduced his wife Monique, visiting us for the second time
- Tina Orsi-Hartigan introduced Marie Rector visiting us again. Marie said she will join by the end of the year.
Announcements:
Barbara Fishman told us Santa Maria is resuming their clothes closet and they are looking for donations. Clothing can be dropped off at Marty’s office 431 Monterey Av. Ste 3 in LG. Thank you for your support.
Jean-Marc thanked everyone for their support of the Fall Fundraiser. We raised $3,487 for Lighting for Literacy. He also thanked Tina for being on the front line helping him.
- Mike thanked John-Marc for taking on the FF as a red badge. He had asked how he could help and Mike asked if he could chair it, the rest is history.
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