We featured the individual Arts winners from Arts Quincy, the new name for the Quincy Society of Fine Arts. The event got off to a dramatic start as "King Arthur and Patsy" AKA Bill Stalder and??? came galloping into the room and plugged the Quincy Community Theatre's upcoming Musical "Spamalot". The good King presented our President Moore with a can of Spam as well prior to introducing our speaker Lenny Bart. 

Lenny thanked the ticket purchasers and sponsors. He also thanked the board members and then introduced the President of the Board Marianne Barnard. Marianne then thanked the Bank of Quincy for sponsoring the awards with each winner getting $200 for their educational fund and a plaque. Marianne then introduced Troy Kemp of the Bank of Quincy who introduced the presenter of the awards in Quincy Public Schools Superintendent Steven Cobb.

Jared Haugh began events with an opening prayer followed by Gary Peters leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nice "I' Gary.

Brian Koch handled the 50-50 card draw with Rich Lavery holding the correct ticket. Rich drew a 3 of Hearts so the pot worth $950 could hit the "Grand" mark this Friday.

The tail-twister was non-existent last Friday and will return this Friday. Hope you all spent your buck wisely.

Congratulations to Rich Howell who marks his 47th year as an Exchange Club member this month. Rich was brought in to the club by Stephen Douglas after the debate ended.

The Exchange Club March Madness Stag will be held this Wednesday, March 18th. The event, with some 40+ people signed up, will be at the Quincy Boat Club at 6:30 at a cost of $20 per person. There will be food, drinks, fun and a chance to fill out your NCAA bracket. This is a great opportunity to invite a guest or potential member. You can still sign up by contacting Jared Haugh at www.bethjared@comcast.net.