There was a brisk breeze outside the Convention Center that greeted the glamorous membership of our prestigious Club. Inside, all were warmed by the basking in friendship, and the assertiveness of BRUCE JACOBS bring to a start our inaugural meeting of 2023 AD. The clock struck high noon.
The “IMAGINE” VIDEO was played.
Dorinna and Kari, yet again, succeeded in assuring that a scrumptious buffet was offered. Their contribution to the myriad of successes of our club cannot be overstated.
The Pledge and the "Star Spangled Banner" were sung with gusto by CHRIS KIM, who also shared with us a Korean Blessing. KHRIS DODGE accompanied the song on piano with a jazzy/hip hop/ country music fusion interpretation.
The room waited in anticipation for one of their most enjoyable aspects of each of the weekly meetings – THE INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE. KYM ADAIR continued this tradition, with a beautiful and gracious “from the heart” presentation about The Arizona Bowl – including both her appreciation of our club’s support, and the overall success of this complicated and important event.
KHRIS welcomed everyone and introduced our guests.
KHRIS then also introduced our special singer - Sheryl Ann McKinley. Sheryl delivered a wonderful show of about a half dozen classic standards. She was accompanied by KHRIS on the piano – where he served up a creative dish of melodies, with a pinch of enigma, well doused in soulful harmonic insights.
The book, I Spy Music Everywhere, was signed and will be donated to Make Way For Books - as we continue to support children's literacy in Tucson.
We all celebrated TOM LICKLITER, JASON FLAX, and DAVID LOVITT birthdays. Happy Birthday to you fine gentlemen!
MATTHEW GASPARI was introduced by BOB LOGAN, and then presented with his Blue Badge by JIM WOOD. Congratulations MATTHEW!
KHRIS administered the raffle. $51 was won by KANDIE VACTOR. KHRIS decided not to allow anyone to win big!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bruce Jacobs – Miles of Memories Update
Bruce Jacobs – Promote Club Assembly on 2/1 at Westward Look, all must sign up on the club website
Bruce Jacobs – Rillito River Cleanup Project in March
Bruce Jacobs – Promote & Recruit for A/V Committee, they really need some help on this committee.
BRUCE thanked everyone and gave a toast to end the meeting.
All then egressed the building – satiated with fine food and good friendships.
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