Thirteen current (and one Prospective) members joined in our breakfast this morning as we officially installed Matt Strnad as the newest member (in center of photo above with Sponsor Cindy Sullivan on left and President Rich Lewis “reading him in”). In addition to Cindy’s taking the Crown from Jeff Dennings, the other news is that Tom Yeager returned today as Matt’s guest and there may be another royal transition in the works. Matt is already using the Club as a resource for community charity, noting that his son is raising money for an American Heart Association fundraising event (Click HERE for more info.).
Big Brothers/Big Sisters “Bowl for Kids” event is this evening and we will have one team at Galaxy Lanes at 5p.m. (see photo of team below – in order, L-R: Tim Sullivan, Matt Strnad, Jack Medemar, Cindy Sullivan, Rich Lewis, and Jeff Dennings) but Jim Reigle’s back and Greg Hilliker’s family concerns keep them from adding to the Club’s embarrassment this year.
Bill Reaves and Jeff Dennings reminded us of this Saturday’s Quarterly Michigan District Optimist zoom gathering – free to attend and with much useful information. Jeff also updated the Club on the most recent plans and issues related to Flushing’s SummerFest 2026.
Jeff Gauger reported the delivery and assembly of another 32 beds this week for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, as well as the upcoming Local Build at Signs by Crannie on Feb. 28th and a National Build Day in April that will exceed last year’s record numbers of volunteers and beds produced. (See HERE for a video on last year’s event.)
A condolence card to Mic Goulet and his family recognizing the loss of Mic’s brother, Don, circulated through the Club for signatures and notes.
Fines flew against ex-King Jeff Dennings for “hogging the Crown”, against Cindy Sullivan (pre-succession) far “not paying attention” to Club proceedings and conversation, against Steve Schlott for “carrying folding money” and “telling President Rich how to run the meeting.” All of us paid fines for “failure to wear name tags”, although Matt tried to weasel out of this by claiming a whole stash of name tags not manifested in this gathering.
John McNally bought the right ticket this morning for a chance at the $703 in the “50/50 Progressive Pot” but could not find the Queen of Diamonds. We hope that he has better luck in his Vegas travel plans.
Until next time, “Promise Yourself…”
