Archive for May 2023

LIVE MEETING Ken DuFour opened. Mike Gertner thanked God for all He has given us, especially with all of the suffering in the world. He also gave thanks for our veterans who sacrificed to improve our lives. David Schapiro led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ken was troubled by our membership’s light attendance at the Field of…

LIVE MEETING President Ken DuFour began the meeting with enthusiasm for his Field of Honor Shirt, followed by Ed Romeo announcing that he is 97 this month, and offered the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. Cynthia Strasmann announced that there is cake and cookies for other birthdays as well, which include Duncan Forgey, Roger…

LIVE MEETING Ken DuFour opened. Leo Fracalosy read the Exchangite’s Prayer and Ken led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Richard Swinney stated highlights of the Field of Honor. He needs volunteers on the morning of May 17th to mark flag positions. PROGRAM Cynthia Strasmann, Chair of the Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Program (ACE), welcomed everyone. ACE…

YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARDS LUNCHEON This annual event was held in the Main Dining Room of the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. There were 54 in attendance, including 23 members, the 8 student honorees, their school counselors, and their families. President Ken Dufour opened the meeting by announcing the sale of raffle tickets and President-Elect Shirley…

MEETING The sun broke through early in the day after what has seemed weeks of gloomy, foggy, overcast weather in Newport Beach. Last week’s meeting convened in the card room of the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. There were 19 of us in attendance, including two guests representing the City of Newport Beach: Nancy Gardner and…