The Worthy Prez sez….
As many members may know, Tom has been on vacation for the last few weeks
traveling the American Southwest for his first time ever. He has asked me, the
editor, to let everyone know that he has been having “a ball” and only lost a
little during his brief stay in Las Vegas. He’s been from Texas to San Diego,
passing thru Yuma, AZ and watching the “Gunfight at the OK Corral, Las Vegas as
mentioned, Kingman, AZ and was last known to be heading for the Grand Canyon.
He has been keeping tabs on the Aerie throughout his trip—mostly how his sub has
been doing on the Tuesday pool league—and will be back before this newsletter
reaches everyone.
Sincerely,
Tom Harris
Worthy President
Aerie Chaplain Report
Sympathy cards were sent to Rick and Mark Blair on the passing of their father
and our friend Bob Blair, please remember him and all of our brothers that have
passed away, pray for peace, and with the coming of spring may every one stay
well and be happy!
Dave Huggard
Aerie Chaplain
Vets Can Now Salute The Flag
For years, Veterans have wanted to salute the US flag during the Pledge of
Allegiance and the National Anthem instead of just placing their hand over their
heart. Now they can.
A Congressional Amendment sponsored by Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) in the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 specifically states that
"members of the Armed Forces and Veterans who are present but not in uniform may
render the military salute." Veterans can salute the flag during the National
Anthem as well as during the "the hoisting, lowering and passing of the flag."
"The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one's military
service," said Inhofe. "Veterans and service members continue representing the
military services even when not in uniform. The US Code is now consistent for
Veterans and all service members in regards to the symbolic gesture of the
military salute."
LADIES MONDAY GOLF LEAGUE
The Ladies Monday Golf League at Gladwin Heights Golf Course spring meeting will
be on Monday May 4th at Noon at the Secord Eagles Lodge. We encourage all teams
to be there. At this time we will verify the number of teams and collect the
league fees, as well as go over our rules. We are always looking for new teams
and subs for this league. If you are interested please call Susie Ruppert at
426-7603 or 426-9336 and leave a message, please indicate you are calling about
the Monday Golf League. This league is strictly a FUN league, all handicaps are
welcome. If you are new, you need to establish an average so call as soon as
possible.
BOWLING BOWLING BOWLING
We will be having our Scotch Doubles again this year.
When: Saturday, May 9th, 2009 @ 1PM
Where: Meadow Lanes in Gladwin
Cost: $25.00 per person (This includes jackpots & prize money) There will be a
sign up sheet in the club. Please sign up with a partner.
Any questions – Sue Beck @ 426-8612
CAMEL RACES - APRIL 18TH
The camels are being corralled and ready for the big race
on April 18th. Registration starts at 7 p.m. and the races begin at 8 p.m.
See you there!!!
Quote of the Month:
No success in Life can compensate for failure in the Home. |
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The Madam Prez sez…
Hello Ladies,
As I am writing this letter, I'm thinking about all that we have accomplished
these last months and I've got to tell you I am so proud of you all my heart
just beats with pride.
This past month Sue and John Beck hosted a three ball tournament at the club and
this project netted us (Tom Harris and Myself) $536.00 for our charity, “I
Care", together we have raised almost $1000.00 to help people in the Gladwin
area, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. This is really what it is all about,
“People helping people”.
As we go to press this month we have two other projects that I'm sure will turn
our well, the Mexican Dinner, with ala carte items and of course, Darlene and
Barry's Spanish Rice , along with the raffle for the quilt ! and the Easter
Bunny Breakfast, I would like to thank the chair people for doing these,
Stephanie Manick and Brenda O’Neil and their helpers.
Like I stated last month, if you have any interest is any position in the Aux.
the sign up sheet will be up in the club soon, your Auxiliary needs you, please
think long and hard about what you would like to do for your club and act on it.
Until next month..........................................
Sincerely,
Leona Huggard
Madame President
Auxiliary Chaplain’s Report
Hi, We had a great Spaghetti dinner. Thanks to all that helped. A sympathy card
went to the Family of Donna Springfield and also to Dolores Cortese, whose
sister passed away. Get well cards went to Bertha Ashby, Julie Ashmore and Sue
Weatherington's Mom, Sally Riley. Get well cards also went to Maggie Gentry ,
Norene Cooper and Dixie Town. Please call and tell us if a member needs a card.
Thanks,
Anna Robinson
Auxiliary Chaplain
*River of Flags*
We will be taking applications until May 15th. We are in the process of putting
together our program. Details will follow. Send applications to Jim or Norene
Cooper 3225 Elnor Drive, Gladwin, MI, 48624.
Trustee’s Corner
The Board of Trustee’s would like to thank Dave Platz again for his construction
and contribution of a bible stand for use during the Aerie meetings. Larry
Robinson would like to thank everyone who donated, participated and helped out
for the Spaghetti Dinner and Chinese auction. We made over $600 to help with our
winter expenses of the club. The Board would also like to thank the Fun Run
committee even though the March event did not have the turnout we had hoped for.
Mike Pigula and his crew, along with Mary Grayson and her band of helpers, did
another outstanding job for the St. Patrick’s two day celebration. The Reuben
sandwiches on Friday and the Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner on Saturday had people
raving about how good and filling it was. And the club was decorated festively
as well.
The Euchre Tournament on March 20th had 9 tables and it raised over $180. I’m
sure that turnout will increase as the snowbirds return from their winter nests.
Lastly, please take note on the front page of the Nomination of Officers meeting
and the date of the following elections. Please attend if you can as your input
is needed to make this club truly represent it’s membership.
"We
are people helping people” |
