It was another “field trip” week for those attending as we once again met in The Turquoise/Crystal Ballroom.
Following President DOT’s call to order, we were led in the pledge by new member, DRE WILLIAMS. DRE then led us in a rousing rendition of “America the Beautiful”, joined by KHRIS DODGE on the electronic ivories.
President DOT then began the meeting sharing the specifics for the Celebration of Life for DON ROLLING’S wife NAN, who recently and unexpectedly passed away. It will be on Saturday, September 6th beginning at 11:00AM at the First United Methodist Church.
GORDY SIEWERT shared this week’s Inspiration followed by JON HARNED, substituting for the recovering Sergeant at Arms, DAN KALM with the introduction of guests and acknowledgement of our virtual viewers, MARGARET HIGGINS, MONTE CLAUSEN and DAN. Last but certainly not least, President DOT then introduced this week’s Cookie Monster Sponsor, President Elect BOBBY LARSON and the Villas. Thank you BOBBY!
This week’s program, “Welcome to the African American Museum of Southern Arizona” was introduced by RICKY HUNLEY. Friends and neighbors of us all, co-founders Beverly & Bob Elliott shared the story of their road to creation of the AAMSAZ. Beginning with a question posed by their grandson Jody, during the pandemic and searching for a resource to complete a school assignment. What followed was the discovery that there was not a museum of African American history in Arizona. The wheels were immediately set in motion for its creation. From the stories of the Buffalo Soldiers to the amazing groundbreaking individuals and contributions of our fellow Tucsonans, this amazing museum is thriving and continues to grow! We all need to stop in and get our “Jody Bag.” They signed the book “You Come From Greatness” which will go into the Make Way For Books library as we continue to promote literacy.Following our motivating program, President DOT then moved on to Club Business. Beginning with the birthday celebration of SALLY MONTAGNE. Happy Birthday SALLY!
We then moved into the recognition of new club members, DRE WILLIAMS and JOANNA ZICH. Welcome to the club you two and congratulations!
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Acting S at A, JON then awarded this week’s raffle prize, but no luck in drawing the King of Clubs, and the pot has grown to over $1,800.00.
Announcements and Happy Jackson’s concluded today’s festivities, prior to President DOT’s call of GORDY back to the podium, to send us back to the world with an amazing toast. The meeting was adjourned.
