19 members in attendance. Perry led us in O Canada and Sheila gave the invocation.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP
Most Rotarians are successful professional and business executives because they hear opportunities knock and take advantage of them. The opportunity for Rotary fellowship occurs at each club meeting, but not all members hear it knocking.
The club meeting is a special privilege of Rotary membership. It provides the occasion to visit with fellow members, to meet visitors you have not known before, and to share your personal friendship with other members.
Rotary clubs which have a reputation of being "friendly clubs" usually follow a few simple steps: First, members are encouraged to sit in a different seat or at a different table each week. Second, Rotarians are urged to sit with a member they may not know as well as their long-time personal friends. Third, members invite new members or visitors to join their table just by saying: "Come join us, we have an empty chair at this table."
Fourth, members share the conversation around the table rather than merely eating in silence or talking privately to the person next to them. Fifth, Rotarians make a special point of trying to get acquainted with all members of the club by seeking out those they may not know.
When Rotarians follow these five easy steps, an entirely new opportunity for fellowship knocks. Soon Rotarians realize that warm and personal friendship is the cornerstone of every great Rotary club.

Guests:  Elijah Galart

 

Don prepared 2 flyers for upcoming events which were available in hard copy on the tables. Here they are again. Mark your calendars.

 

 

Donations of gift cards, and events such as dinner parties and boat trips are needed for the silent auction.

 

Moin has taken charge of the Bayview elementary BBQ on May 29th  He needs more volunteers. Bayview  is 

celebrating its 75th Anniversary on May 29th. Principal, Sue DeRosa has asked us to help with the BBQ's. She's rented them, so we just need 6 or so volunteers to do the flipping. Suggested start time 4:15. Ed will be bringing the popcorn machine.

Paul advised  that the Exchange students would be here on June 3rd.... they had forgotten that they were meant to be speakers tonight! The island studernts are going to the District Conference in Tacoma, WA. Island rotarians are not going but arrangemnes have been made for the safe travel of the students.

Larry reminded us that next Tuesday May 27th  is Loaves and Fishes sorting night. Sign up on line.

Birthdays:  Perry was the recipient of the usual greetings.

At the last meeting Fred read from a certificate he had received from his former Rotary club. Here it is for your enjoyment.