December 3, 2009 – Twenty-seven were in attendance for this special program arranged by Earl Ferster – Remembering Pearl Harbor – presented by John Deppen. December 7, 1941, in the words of FDR in his speech to Congress, is “a date that will live in infamy.”  John read from the President’s speech and shared copies of newspaper headlines describing the first days following the attack that led to the United States declaration of war and “official” entering into WW II.  It is most appropriate that we be reminded of the events of that day.  Joyce Anderson presented candy bars to note Nelson Bailey’s fourth anniversary as a Rotarian, and Don Summer’s and Fred Johnson’s 8^th anniversary.   

Announcements: Remember to visit Tree Fest between now and 12/18 at All Staints. *Hal Schriver is circulating a sign up sheet for Rotarians to Ring the Bell for the Salvation Army this holiday season. **November is Rotary Foundation month and Mike Damiano reminds members of EREYexpectation. ***A thank you card was circulated for signatures and is to be sent to Randy Hawk for his removal of leaves from Rotary Field ****At the Board Meeting, a six month leave was granted to the Spiegel’s , it was noted that the Audit (Committee: Ken Miller, Earl Ferster, Hal Schriver) is in process, the budget for 09-10 was adopted); the Little League Tournament and Rotary BBQ will be June 12.