December 11, 2023
Meeting Minutes
President Bill Keogh rang the bell and called the meeting to order.
Kevin Grogan gave the pledge and invocation.
We had many guests today as Rotarians brought their kids and grandkids to help celebrate the holidays with us.
Announcements
- President Bill reminded the club that that Dat Hoang has arranged a tour of the Savannah River Site on January 15. The reservation link has been shared with the club.
- Our schedule of speakers/topics for the coming weeks include,
- December 18 - Cliff Richards will speak about the mission of the Hale House
- January 8 – Gerson Fiallos will share his experiences on immigration and studying in the United States
- January 22 – Ashley Whitaker will present on Junior Achievement
- January 29 – Dennis Carr, CEO/President of Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
- There will be no meetings on 12/25, 1/1, and 1/15 due to the holidays.
- Everyone is encouraged to use the DACdb website and app. It is a great way to stay connected with fellow Rotarians.
CART: President Bill asked everyone to please continue to contribute to the blue buckets on the table or online at mycartfund.org using the same login credentials you use with DACDB. Also, please complete our club’s Google form to sign up to be a Cart Challenger.
College Pick’em
Commissioner Stacy Tallent announced that Paul Wade was the monthly winner with a winning percentage of 64%. The final bowl game schedule consisting of 10 of the 41 bowl games will be sent to all members today. Picks are due by Wednesday the 20th. The YTD standings were placed on the table and there is a logjam at the top.
He reminded the club that in order to compete for annual prizes you must participate at least 11 weeks during the season. There will be prizes for weekly, monthly, and annual winners.
Guest Speaker/Program
We had a very special guest as Buddy the Elf joined us for singing and games. Live music was provided by our very own Dr. Paul Dainer and Club First Lady, Mrs. Colette Keogh.
Fun was had by all who attended especially the kids who received an early Christmas present and picture with Buddy. A special Thank You to Millie Huff, Erin Armstrong, and their elf friends for planning today’s event.
The Club would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
President Bill led us in reciting the four-way test and then adjourned the meeting.
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