Jim Benz handled the prayer which was a slightly shorter than the audio version of War and Peace.  Rich Zeidler began the Pledge as the group saluted a miniature version of Old Glory found in Jeff Dorsey's car and held proudly by Doug Greenwell for all to see.

Bruce Broemmel was the tail twister and told a particularly funny joke about a long haired 16 year old wanting to drive his father's car.

Jim Benz spoke about our very successful Character Champion's event at John Wood Community College (not Q.U. Chuck).  The short version was that it "went well".  The longer version included thanks to the Athletic Director's and Principal's in the area for supporting the event including our guest QHS Principal Danielle Edgar who was instrumental in the initial planning process for Character Champions.

President Chuck Venvertloh thanked Jim Benz for his efforts and all who were involved. He also mentioned that he received a thank you from the YMCA for our sponsorship of a team in the Little League baseball program at the Y.

Chuck held a second reading for prospective member Aaron Clark from Quincy Medical Group. The vote was unanimous to approve Aaron, so bring him in.  Thanks to Mike Elbe for sponsoring Aaron.

The card draw worth $200 was held by Curt Moore with Les Sachs holding the winning ticket. Les drew a 4 of spades so the pot remains without a winner.  It's been at $200 for the past weeks.  Someone needs to explain to me how it just remains at $200 especially after Curt was wearing a new golf shirt and bought new golf shoes last week.

Thanks to Mike McLaughlin who was the only member to assist Perry Terwelp with our Chili Dog Sales at the Blues in the District on September 13^th.  Thanks also goes out to Danny Veihl for providing the chili dogs for the Club to sell and for setting up the tent that night.  The event raised $318 for the Quincy Medical Group's Autism Department.