President Kristin Keller called the meeting to order

Kevin Courtney offered the prayer and led the pledge to the flag

 

Announcements:

There is NO MEETING on Tuesday November 22.  We will deliver Thanksgiving baskets   4:00 .  Meet at Piggly Wiggly in Coligny to pick up the baskets - we have 55 to deliver.  If you haven't signed up but can help, contact John Farrenkopf.  Basket delivery will be followed by a social starting at 5:00 and Raffle drawing at Taste of Europe.

 

The Oyster Festival November 12 was a lot of fun - thanks to all who came out.  It turned out great and we made about $2,000 which will go against our debt to Island Rec.

 

Welcome to visiting Rotarian Christopher Epps from Bluffton

 

Christmas party will be held December 8 at Rollers from 5:00 to 7:00.  Bring a gift for Deep Well - more information to follow

 

This is the third post for Henry Criss.

 

Past President Lynn King collected Happy $$. 

 

Speaker:

Carla Raines from Pay Proudly was our speaker

Pay Proudly is credit card processing service that each transaction triggers a contribution to the business owner's charity without extra expense to the business.  Carla explained the ins and outs of merchant accounts and credit card processing.  They have over 200 accounts and have given over $75,000.  Proudly is not a non-profit but will be starting a foundation through the Community Foundation.  Their motto is "payments with a purpose".  For more information, see their facebook page, or check the website - www.payproudly.com