2022

CA/NV DISTRICT EXCHANGE CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS The 98th Annual CA/NV District Exchange Clubs Convention took place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Irvine on Saturday, June 25th. During the Opening Ceremonies on Saturday morning, our Shirley Lashmett, who co-chaired the convention, presented a preview of the 104th Annual National Convention, which will be held in Greenville,…

LIVE MEETING On 16 June, Ken DuFour opened the meeting, asking Dave Schapiro to offer a blessing, and Jerry Nininger leading the Pledge of Allegiance. On 25 June I wasn’t there, sick with the flu but I sent Lynda with the equipment, and she met with Ed Romeo, Bill Bechtel, and Duncan Forgey who carried…

LIVE MEETING Mike Gertner opened. Leo Fracalosy prayed for those suffering in Ukraine. Seymour Beek led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Richard Swinney reported all 1,776 flags are flying at the FOH. There will be a student program May 20th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. On May 21st, Armed Services Day, and May 30th, Memorial Day, at…

LIVE MEETING Mike Gertner opened the meeting. Ken Dufour asked God to guide our honorees to become the best citizens they can be and thanked Him for all He’s given us and the beautiful place we live. Jeff Yeargain led the Pledge. PROGRAM Cynthia Strasmann introduced herself as chair of the Accepting the Challenge of Excellence program…

LIVE MEETING President Mike opened the meeting by calling on Ken DuFour for the invocation, who called on God to bless the young ones and the older ones in the room. Bob Kinton led us in the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS by Richard Swinney about the Field of Honor in Castaways Park, with the opening ceremonies on…

LIVE MEETING President Mike called the meeting to order with an invocation from Wally Ziglar, who urged God to help the Ukrainians. Roy Shlemon led the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENTS Three Honored guests were introduced, Scott Terry (here last week), Lynn Hackman, both guests of Roger Summers, and Michael Call, guest of Ken DuFour.Scott Terry…

LIVE MEETING Mike Gertner opened. Ken Dufour read a poem about time passing, and we prayed silently, including for Dennie Schapiro. Craig Boardman led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ed Romeo said the new OASIS magazine features a photo of Field of Honor on the cover with information about it inside. Richard Swinney asked us to help place…

LIVE MEETING Mike Gertner opened. Roger Summers thanked God for our gathering and our military and first responders. He prayed for absent members and asked God to bless those who need our prayers. Joe Brown led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mike announced the birthday boys and girl, Dr. Bob Wood, Gary Reiter, and Fran Murphy. Richard…

LIVE MEETING Mike Gertner opened. Roger gave thanks for our club and our country and its leadership. He asked God to bless our loved ones, our club, and those in need. Ed Romeo led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Gina Lesley announced a trip to Morongo Resort on April 25th and 26th. The price is $129 per…

President Mike began with George Lesley leading us in an invocation oriented towards peace in the Ukraine, and Fran Murphy led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROGRAM Richard Swinney, our Secretary, and also involved in the Priority Center, introduced our speaker, Laura Henkels, who was rather recently hired on the staff of the Orange…