With a robust clang of the bell by President Moore, Jared Haugh began activities with a special Thanksgiving prayer which actually received a hearty "Amen" from Eric Schultz prior to the prayer's completion.

 Kyle Awerkamp was to begin the Pledge of Allegiance but Uncle Art jumped the gun on him with a firm "I" with the rest of the Club following.

 With Steve Peters not in the house, President Curt frantically was looking for someone to step up and tail twist. That somebody turned out to be Jared Haugh. Thanks again Jared.

 Brian Koch conducted the 50-50 Card draw worth $633. Dick Wentura was fortunate to have the correct ticket and we were all fortunate that Dick drew a King of Diamonds giving all of us a chance to win the money next time.

 President Curt Moore mentioned the Board action of approving $250 as a donation to the Shiloh Children's Ranch. Curt also informed the Club that the Board is establishing a committee to handle the public relations for the Club. That committee is comprised of David Adam, Kyle Awerkamp, Joel Koch and Dennis Koch who will act as chairman.

 Curt also mentioned the District meeting will be taking place in Bloomington on December 5th. It is free to attend if you would like to go. Contact Joel Koch for more information.

 Vic Welper told a story of how he got his first Gus Macker Court sponsor when a lady from Troy, Missouri called him to see if she could get two Toilet Bowl trophies from past years. Vic found two and when she asked what it cost he responded "a court sponsorship", which she agreed to. See, all you have to do is ask!

Jeff Dorsey presented the news for the entire club to absorb. Some of the Club made the news as well. As explained, it was really an audition for the recent openings at WGEM and KHQA. People just might like this kind of news over what is happening in the world today.

 Charlie Ledbetter can use some help with the "Give a Kid a Chance" Christmas Dinner and Santa visit on December 5th at the Senior Center. We can also use someone to assist Santa by being Time Out Teddy that night as Joel Koch is not available (District Meeting for him).