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December 18, 2001 President Usher called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. Guests including two former St. Paul Zonta club presidents were introduced. Minutes: The minutes of November 27, 2001 were distributed and the reading thereof suspended in lieu of the holiday program. Treasurer's Report: No report was presented. Web Site: Webmaster Lou St. Germain was introduced. All members were asked to respond to the questions posted in the recent newsletter. Service: Judy C. thanked members for their contributions of fruit for the women and children at WCRC. She showed other items that will be added to make individual baskets for each family. Each will receive a card with the signatures of club members. Evelyn McD. presented a $50.00 contribution to Service that she received. In January the members will be asked to bring items for the Merriam Park Food Shelves. Poinsettia Fund Raiser: Carole S. reported sales to date of 605 plants. All outstanding monies and plant sale numbers should be directed to Carole S. or Pat R. |
Program: Carole S. reported the joint meeting hosted by the Minneapolis club will be February 28 at the Double Tree Park Place Hotel The program will feature a speaker associated with the NASA Center. Reservations are required by February 20. The next legislative update will be in January. President Usher introduced the speaker for the evening, Mary Hirsch, a stand up comedian and writer. She filled our spirits with the theme that humor is our strongest weapon for survival. She read selections from her book, I Woke Up Beautiful and Other Fantasies, and relayed selected experiences of others. Holiday Greetings were exchanged. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10PM. CALENDAR January 5 Board Meeting Site TBD |