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Spindrift November 3, 2022

Spindrift November 3, 2022

LIVE MEETING Ken DuFour opened. Ed Romeo read the Prayer of St. Francis and George Lesley led the pledge. ANNOUCEMENTS George and Gina Lesley conducted a Halloween quiz. We learned the skeleton went to the barbeque to enjoy spare ribs, skeletons that don't work are...

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Spindrift October 27, 2022

Spindrift October 27, 2022

MEETING We met this time downstairs at the Newport Beach Yacht Club, with President Ken starting us with an invocation, which includ- ed the idea that we might want to give Marj Collins a call to let her know that we are thinking of her, and she might want to hear a...

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Spindrift October 20, 2022

Spindrift October 20, 2022

LIVE MEETING Ken DuFour opened. He prayed for Jeff Yeargain as he recovers from major surgery and Marj Collins who recently was diagnosed with cancer. Ed Romeo led the pledge. ANNOUCEMENTS Mike Gertner announced week 6's football pool results. He began by giving Susan...

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Spindrift October 13, 2022

Spindrift October 13, 2022

MEETING Immediate Past-President Mike Gertner opened the meeting, which convened at the Newport Rib Company in Costa Mesa. I counted 16 members in attendance, along with our speaker for the day, Dr. Terry Welsh. President Ken DuFour couldn't attend, as he is...

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Spindrift October 6, 2022

Spindrift October 6, 2022

MEETING President Ken DuFour began the meeting at 12:14, Offering a prayer from the "spousal committee" we should listen with caring and respect and love to the Special Other. Dave Schapiro led us in the Pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS We were pleased to have Jody Swinney,...

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Spindrift September 29, 2022

Spindrift September 29, 2022

MEETING The weekly luncheon meeting convened Thursday at noon in the dining room of the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. 20 members and our guest speaker, Erik Weigand, were in attendance. President-Elect Shirley Lashmett opened the meeting in the absence of Pres. Ken...

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Spindrift September 22, 2022

Spindrift September 22, 2022

LIVE MEETING In the temporary absence of President Ken, Shirley Lashmett took the gavel and began the meeting with an invocation from Bob Wood thanking the Lord for those who do so much for our Club, with Dave Schapiro leading the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENTS...

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Spindrift September 15, 2022

Spindrift September 15, 2022

LIVE MEETING Ken DuFour opened. Gail Demmer prayed for the royal family as they mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth, those agonizing in Ukraine, and those suffering from illness, loss of loved ones, or loneliness. Roger Shlemon led the pledge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mike Gertner...

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Spindrift September 8, 2022

Spindrift September 8, 2022

LIVE MEETING Ken DuFour opened. Shirley Lashment prayed for our troops and healing for those with health issues or injuries. Fran Murphy led the pledge. ANNOUCEMENTS For the 15th year, Mike Gertner announced the start of the football pool. He distributed this week's...

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Spindrift July 21, 2022

Spindrift July 21, 2022

LIVE MEETING Ken DuFour opened the meeting and led the prayer. He asked God to bless us and provide us the encouragement and enthusiasm we need to better serve our community. Dave Schapiro led the pledge. ANNOUCEMENTS Ken revealed a magician will perform at the July...

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Spindrift September 1, 2022

Spindrift September 1, 2022

LESLEY'S LUAU The 27 people who attended the luau last Saturday afternoon were treated to a fun event, punctuated by the pretty potent MaiTais that were the primary beverage consumed. The event was held in Newport Shores on the beach adjoining the lagoon at the...

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Spindrift August 25, 2022

Spindrift August 25, 2022

LIVE MEETING In President Ken's absence to deal with the refrigerator repair man, President-Elect Shirley Lashmett chaired the meeting, asking Roger Summers to lead us in prayer upon his return from a stroke (Thanks, Roger) and Ross Stewart to lead us in the pledge,...

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Spindrift August 18, 2022

Spindrift August 18, 2022

LIVE MEETING Ken DuFour opened with the prayer, asking God to continue our many blessings. Ross Stewart led the pledge. ANNOUCEMENTS Gina Lesley asked those who will attend the luau to let her know and for help finding Hawaiian music. Jerry Nininger announced the...

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Spindrift August 11, 2022

Spindrift August 11, 2022

LIVE MEETING Ken DuFour opened, Roger Summers gave the invocation, and Al Wach led the pledge. ANNOUCEMENTS Mike Gertner recognized Ross Stewart as Member of the Year. Ross expressed thanks and is excited to display his plaque on his wall. Ken shared thank you notes...

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Spindrift August 4, 2022

Spindrift August 4, 2022

MEETING Today, we were put on the outside patio because the entire rooms upstairs were arranged for a BCYC special event. After a thoughtful and comprehensive invocation by Secretary Richard Swinney, our invocation was led by Mitch Mitchell. ANNOUNCEMENT By Gina...

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