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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...

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Spindrift 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....

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Spindrift 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...

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Spindrift 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...

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Spindrift 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...

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Spindrift 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...

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Spindrift 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...

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Spindrift 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...

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Spindrift 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...

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Spindrift 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...

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Spindrift September 14th, 2023

MEETING In President Shirley Lashment’s absence, President Elect Cynthia Strassman opened. Fran Murphy shared the “God Bless the World Prayer”. Chuck Seven led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Cynthia said a meeting about Bingo night is taking place on Tuesday, September...

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Spindrift September 7, 2023

MEETING – President Shirley began the meeting with her own invocation, and pledge led by Leo Fracalosy. Corey Vigil was our speaker today, accompanied by wife Michelle. Other guests included Lorrie Dufour, Lauren Shortt, Honored Guest Alan Kamura, Lois Jacobs with...

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Spindrift August 31, 2023

MEETING – President Shirley opened the meeting with Leo presenting the invocation, a plea that the resilient people of Ukraine be safe and secure and know a free and unwavering peace. Bob Wood led our pledge of allegiance with no comma. between “nation” and “under”....

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Spindrift August 24, 2023

MEETING – Our meeting last Thursday was scheduled as a business meeting, and 23 members were in attendance, with no guests or speakers present. President Shirley Lashmett called on Gina Lesley to give the invocation, during which she asked for the opportunities for us...

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Spindrift August 10th, 2023

MEETING – President Shirley Lashmett started the meeting, with a prayer. New member Chuck Seven led us in the pledge. Shirley introduced tow guests today, Jay and Joan Shery from the Culver City Exchange Club. Several visitors from Ukraine were introduced, as well as...

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