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Spindrift December 21, 2023
MEETING Shirley Lashmett opened. Ed Romeo read the Prayer of St. Francis (see right). Dave Schapiro led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENT Diane Daruty introduced her guest Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commissioner Heather Ignatin. Dr. Bob Wood revealed he and Roy Shlemon won the football books. Mike Gertner stated the final football pool results for the season.…
Read MoreSpindrift December 14, 2023
MEETING – Last Thursday’s luncheon meeting, held on the 82nd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, convened at BCYC, and there were 27 in attendance, including R. Dale Evans, current President of CA/NV District Exchange; Larry Reed, Col, Ret, U.S.M.C. who is an honored guest and neighbor of Ken Dufour; Gary Barnhill, guest…
Read MoreSpindrift December 7, 2023
MEETING – President Shirley Lashmett opened the meeting promptly to welcome our local police with an invocation by Secretary Richard Swinney, who noted that police walk in danger daily to protect and serve all of us in the communities in which we live. Invocation by Leo Fracalosy. ANNOUNCEMENTS – Bob Wood announced that Ken Dufour…
Read MoreSpindrift November 23, 2023
MEETING – There were 20 members in attendance at last Thursday’s luncheon meeting, which was held in the card room of the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. President Shirley Lashmett opened the meeting, and Secretary Richard Swinney gave the invocation. Richard asked us to give thanks to God for all the blessings in our lives, for…
Read MoreSpindrift November 9, 2023
MEETING President Shirley Lashmett began the meeting by asking Bob Wood to provide an invocation, which asked for enthusiasm for the Holiday Flag Program. George Lesley provided the Flag Salute. ANNOUNCEMENTS – began with Dr. Bob announcing the Monday winner for District football, Ken Dufour, who is now “breaking even” with a second $50. Ed…
Read MoreSpindrift November 2, 2023
MEETING Shirley Lashmett opened. Dave Schapiro thanked God for our meeting. He prayed for God’s presence to bring us peace, His guidance in helping us properly serve our community, and His blessing on our military and first responders in keeping us safe. Craig Boardman led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Gary TeWinkle welcomed his guest, Steve Baker.…
Read MoreSpindrift October 26, 2023
MEETING—President Shirley Lashmett began with an invocation with thanks for this great country we live in, and to be with those suffering in terrible wars in Israel and Ukraine and asked for wisdom to make de-cisions for the good of our community. New member Lauretta Stansfield led the Pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS – We had a special…
Read MoreSpindrift October 5th, 2023
MEETING – Last Thursday’s meeting was held in the lower meeting room of the Newport Beach Yacht Club, and 15 of us were in attendance, including the two guests who made their presentation on behalf of the Orange County FamilySearch Center. President Shirley Lashmett opened the meeting with a clang of the bell, and asked…
Read MoreSpindrift September 28th, 2023
MEETING President Shirley opened our meeting with thanks to the Father for the enthusiasm planted in our human hearts; help us keep it alive and vital. Ed Romeo led the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENTS – Ed Romeo highlighted the upcoming rummage sale at the Friends of Oasis on Oct 6 and 7th. Come on the…
Read MoreSpindrift September 21st, 2023
MEETING Shirley Lashment opened. She thanked God for our free country and prayed Congress will keep our freedoms and peace. Mike Newcomb led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Shirley welcomed guests from South Orange County (OC) Exchange. South OC is having a reverse raffle on September 30th and tickets are $100. Shirley thanked Chuck Seven for handling…
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