Meeting Recap - December 20, 2016

Today's meeting was held at Risdall Advertising's amazing new space at County Rd. C and Long Lake Rd. in Roseville.  Many thanks to Ted, John and Glenna for hosting.

 

Mark Beisswenger led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and offered the Invocation.

 

Paul reported that his pacemaker battery is good for another 12 years...it must be an Energizer!

 

Todd Kruse was back with us after teaching college on Tuesdays this fall. He was up at 2AM this morning to begin reporting final grades for this semester so he looked a little exhausted, but he seemed glad to be back from his leave.

 

Gerry Tietz announced three additions to his board of directors for his year as Club President, which starts July 1, 2017:

- Todd Kruse will serve as Membership Director.

- Bob Barmore will serve as Director of Administration.

- Jason Miller will serve as Foundation Director.

Thanks to these three and all the others that work together to make this club great.

 

Dave Hoel was back with us today after missing 3 weeks due to breaking his leg in four places while skiing in Colorado.  We missed you Dave.  It's great to have you back.

 

Cindy Carlson read a Christmas letter from Charifa and Maman, Nigerian students sponsored by some members of our club through the Remember Niger Coalition.  A copy of the letter and photos of the students are shown below.

 

 

Amy Janecek reported that the Irondale production of  The Littlest Mermaid received multiple awards from the Hennepin Theater Trust.  She also said that an Irondale student who had recently lost both parents received a car from the Minnesota Vikings Organization.  You can learn more by clicking here.

 

The group was polled to determine whether January 13th or 20th would be the better date for our Holiday party at Bev Aplikowski's home.  January 13th was selected by popular vote, without the need to call in the Electoral College.  Stay tuned for more details.

 

Today's program was our annual Irondale choir concert.  Led by director Jason Etten and keyboardist Steve Firkus, The Guyz Group and the Triple Trio women's ensemble each treated us to a song and performed together on another song.  As usual, they also led us in singing several Christmas carols.  President John Risdall presented a check to Jason, which is apparently already earmarked for a joint performance with Vocal Essence at the Ordway.  Our thanks to Mr. Etten and the choir for getting us started on the right foot for the Holidays.