The meeting in the Community House was opened at 12:15 by President Marie Kuipers. This was followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Peter Skalski. Lunch was served at 12:21 and the meeting was opened at 12:45 with 24 members present. The guest was Chris Gekas, spouse of the Speaker.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Bill Leske told of a pleasant morning collecting at the train station for World Polio Day. He was aided by member Rebecca Wolf, the W/NPLD Ex. Director.
President Marie noted next week is Halloween and offered a $25 contribution for each member who comes to the meeting in a costume. However, she stressed it must not be a half-headed wig or blouse or other incomplete stab at a real costume.
Barbara Tubekis, aided by Rich Lalley, reminded us November 7 is a “service day’ and we shall be sorting books at the Lakeview Center in Gillson Park. Also “Make a Difference Day” is this coming Saturday at the Indian Hill Station parking lot. Flyers were on the table and a sign-up sheet was passed around for volunteers.
Joe Nash noted the Operation Warm benefit was really great at raising money for kids’ winter coats, and coats will be given out in about 4 weeks. More info to come.
President Marie then asked we have “cross talk” by telling the person across the table what was their most likable characteristic. After a stunned silence there was muted chatter.
HAPPY BUCKS: Several folks had Happy Bucks they wished to go via Bill Leske to the World Polio Day fund. Tony Kambich, Rick Boerjesson and Wes Baumann were all contributers as was John Thomas in remembrance of a cousin who died of polio some years ago.
DIG & GRIN : Fred Schwimmer had several anecdotes. The punch line for one was a gambler admitting to St. Peter that he had put $500 on Goliath to win …
Several decades ago she and a half-dozen other small and independent toy stores formed a non-profit buying and marketing called then and today the “Good Toy Group ®” It now helps 177 stores and sends out almost 2 million pre-Christmas catalogs that are 40 pages. Each of the stores has a geographical territory and Ms. Carlsen brought ample catalogs for the assembled multitude.
She noted her wish is to provide toys for open-ended children’s play to get them away from the ever-more structured life now the norm.
After 10 minutes of spirited Q&A, the meeting closed at 1:31 after the lottery drawing and 4-Way pledge recitation.