Sonny Huntley, co-president called the meeting to order
Kevin Courtney offered the prayer and led the pledge to the flag
Welcome to guests - Eric Smith, Chris Epps, Ray Enstine all visiting Rotarians
Liv Brown, guest of Jon Lundin, Dr. Wendy, prospective new member - 1st posting
Announcements:
Social committee - December 15th Christmas Party at Otto Ferrene's residence. It will be an oyster roast. Details are in Sonny's weekly email.
Tuesday December 19 there is no club meeting. Holiday basket delivery - meet at Piggly Wiggly at 4:00. Social to follow at Sundown Saloon.
Louis Wright, filling in for Sergeant at Arms, Suzi Oliver, collected Happy $$
Speaker:Mark McCain was the speaker who presented information about Shelter Box.
Shelter Box is an international disaster relief charity that hand-delivers emergency shelter to families impacted by natural disaster and conflict. The need is great - every minute 25 people are displaced - 500 people in 20 minutes. Shelter Box is the only organization recognized by Rotary International for disaster recovery.
Who contributes to Shelter Box? Rotarians, Associations, Churches.
The tent is given to a family - it is theirs. It will stand up to 140 mph winds and is water tight.
For more information visit www.ShelterboxUSA.org