The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Frank.This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance: 14
No winner for 50/50 Drawing.
Frank collected Happy Bucks.
Frank reported that everyone has paid on all 3 flag routes except for 1 person that is out of the country right now. We lost 2 people on the East route and 1 on the middle route 2 houses are empty and 1 has a new owner. A huge Thank you to Dennis and Frank for all of the work they do for this project.
Barb and Dave delivered 30 back packs filled with school supplies to Completely Kids. Completely Kids really appreciated them. We were the first group to donate back packs this year. We are scheduled to deliver 30 back packs and school supplies to Sacred Heart School next Tuesday.
Dale brought up the terrible situation for the people in Houston that are without power. So many lost their homes and their food . He suggested having the club send a donation and also for that individuals donate on their own. The address is :
Houston Food Bank East Branch, 535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029.
Jack said they are considering adding Concordia High School to the list of schools that scholarship applications are sent to. This might help increase the number of applications that are turned in to us.
Barb brought 3 used back packs to donate to the Homeless Shelters that Joann and Deb deliver things to. Chances are you have some that are not being used in the back of a closet. Bring them to a meeting. Deb & Joann will make sure they are delivered to one of the following shelters : Sienna Francis House, Stephen Center or Open Door Mission.
Joann introduced our speaker Alexis Bromley. She is an Interim Consultant for Omaha Girls Rock. OGR's mission is to empower our community and our youth to use their voices through music education. Their primary role is to create opportunity for empowerment, self-discovery, cultural expression and equitable access to the arts. O GR has evolved into a spunky arts and education nonprofit that works to embolden girls, femmes, trans and gender-non-conforming youth and teens throughout the Omaha-metro. Their programming has grown to include year-round individual and small group instrument instruction, after-school programming, band laboratories, and gear loan in addition to summer camp for youth 4-18 years old. Alexis was an excellent speaker.
Speaker for July 22 is Leigh Healey RDN, LMNT, LD. She is a Hy-Vee Corporate Registered Dietitian.
Next Meeting is July 22 at noon at Legends.
Submitted by Barb St John
