Phather Phil’s Prayer
To celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah, Dave Kay opened our meeting with a prayer:
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olam asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanu l’had’lik neir shel Chanukah. Amein
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to light the lights of Chanukkah. Amen
Today’s Guests
| Guest | Guest Of |
| Ken Botts | Speaker |
| Ken Carter | Don Kelley |
| Austin Fogle | Mike Bevis |
| Sue Jessee | Ellie Parker |
| Mary Ann Riskus | Mary Madden |
| John Thompson | Joihn Speers |
Today’s Speaker
Mike Bevis introduced our speaker, Ken Botts who manages the Wright Brothers trademark and legacy. He worked with the Wright Brothers family foundation in acquiring global licensing and the Wright Brothers brand has been developed. Limited edition watches, bicycles, and wearables are a few of the items offered. All products are made in the USA and are high quality. The Wright Brothers store is @ WrightBrothers.com Lively questions followed.
Birthdays
| Member | Birthday |
| Harry Rife | December 13 |
| William Stone | December 16 |
| Liz Fultz | December 18 |
| Cindy Gaboury | December 19 |
| Jeffrey Brown | December 19 |
| Debe Dockins | December 22 |
| Paul Boeckman | December 22 |
| Stephen Mock | December 25 |
| Jeff Papanek | December 26 |
| David Gaines | December 27 |
| David Kay | December 27 |
| Christine Balsan | December 28 |
| Molly Petsch | December 28 |
| Kelly Stone | December 29 |
| Mandy Ransdell | December 31 |
| Rafael Santillan | January 01 |
| Sonny Singhvi | January 01 |
Membership Anniversaries
| Member | Month | Day | Joined | # Years |
| Roland Rapp | December | 10 | 12/10/2002 | 15 |
| Tom Novak | December | 13 | 12/13/1990 | 27 |
| Scott Langer | December | 30 | 12/30/1997 | 20 |
| James Rumford | January | 1 | 01/01/1990 | 27 |
| Paul Stull | January | 1 | 01/01/1970 | 47 |
| Robert Duffy | January | 1 | 01/01/1988 | 29 |
| Willard Cale | January | 1 | 01/01/1976 | 41 |
New Member Readings and Inductions
| Name | Sponsor | 1st 2nd 3rd Reading or Induction |
| John Thompson | John Speers | 1st reading |
| Jayne Weikel | Ron Tinnerman | 3rd reading |
| Michael Laughter | Vince Reidy | Induction |
Sergeants at Arms
| Member | Infraction |
| Tim Clemmer | Unexcused absences as Sergeant (note Tim was ABSENT when the fine was levied) |
| Back table | Started eating lunch before prayer |
| Chuck Dickerson | Scott Langer [late arrival] award |
| Jean Pummill | Beth Duncan had to wear old “Lybrook” name badge |
| Sue Brubaker | Inedible decoration on birthday table cupcakes |
Happy Bucks!
| Member | Reason |
| Bob Collins | Grandson in CHS Forte choir, to entertain next week at CNO Christmas party, look for tall redhead |
| John Speers | His wife is happy, she took – John to get a hearing aid |
| Gail Aiken | For Marge Back who assisted Mike Fanelli in making all the greenery sprays at Tree lot |
| Stan Fronzaglia | Tree lot sold out just before his shift was scheduled to report Sunday |
| Larry Lynde | Great leadership (Gary Aiken – Greg Griffin Karl Frydryck and all Team Captains) at Tree lot this year |
| Cherie Gentry | For Mother Nature dropping a tree near her home and sparing the house from damage |
| Ted Humphrey | His daughter in law completed a 100-mile endurance race |