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We started on time with Leo Fracalosy reading the entire Gettysburg address, the words of which fit beautifully in describing some people’s view of today’s world. Followed by Ed Romeo, distinguished Veteran, leading the Pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ed Romeo reported that a generous donor started the club’s planning and financing for next year’s Field of Honor.…

LIVE MEETING President Mike Gertner opened. Roger Summers prayed for the spirit within us and our families, and asked God to bless leadership in our club and local government. Bob Washer led the Pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Craig Boardman introduced his guest Bob McCafry. Shirley Lashmett reported on the reverse drawing. Mike and Dave Schapiro each won…

President Mike Gertner started the business Mike Gertner meeting and asked Roger Summers to provide the invocation, and Leo Fracalosy to lead the Pledge. He raised the issue of whether our club should be meeting two days before Christmas and New Years or not, and after some discussion, a vote was held and a substantial fraction of those attending voted to NOT have meetings on…

LIVE MEETING President Mike Gertner opened the meeting and introduced Ken Dufuor to lead us in prayer. Ken read Exchange Club’s Covenant of Service that states, in pertinent part, “I covenant…: To consecrate my best energies to the uplifting of Social, Religious, Political and Business ideals; To discharge the debt I owe to those…who have…

MEETING Our belated Spouses/Significant Others luncheon was held at the Newport Rib Company in Costa Mesa, and there were about 30 in attendance. Our very special guests included Paula Kruse, Ron Lashmett, Jeannie Nininger, Pam Summers, Lynda Wood, Marjie Tewinkle, and Lorrie Levin (Dufour). President Mike Gertner introduced his guest, Jan Newman. President Mike asked…

President Mike Gertner invited Ken Dufour to give the invocation. Ken thanked God for our beautiful home and the opportunity to serve others less fortunate than ourselves Wally Ziglar led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mike gave Gary TeWinkle $3 for being “low man” in the football pool. Ed Romeo and Bob Washer…

MEETING There were 26 members who attend- ed lunch at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, presided by President Mike Gertner, who was welcomed back after a 2-week hiatus. Leo Fracalosy offered a prayer for the 13 servicemen who gave their lives in Kabul during the withdrawal process in Afghanistan; Jerry Nininger then led us in…

LIVE MEETING We were delighted to welcome back Mike Gertner. He assured us that with antibodies and double vaccination, he’s fully armed against Covid 19. Bob Wood led us in prayer, expressing gratitude for Mike’s recovery from Covid, the beautiful place we reside, and our wonderful club. He gave thanks for the generosity of club…

OPENING Was by Pres-Elect Ken DuFour in the absence of Pres. Mike Gertner, who graciously agreed not to in- fect any of us with COVID. However, he’s getting better and will be back ASAP. Ken’s invocation urged us to respect the wonderful things we have right here; the men and women who protect us; and…

LIVE MEETING Ken Dufour led the meeting, filling in for Mike Gertner who is sick with Covid. George Lesley prayed for those being brutalized in Afghanistan, Haitians suffering from the tropical storm, and Mike’s recovery. After a brief quiz about when California joined the union, Dave Schapiro led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ken encouraged members to…