Phather Phil’s Prayer
Heavenly Father most of us try to avoid failure like the plague. Yet, where does our experience come from if not from failure? Failure then becomes the small price we pay for experience. We are all like tea bags. We have to be put in hot water to see how strong we are. Although some of us have to steep longer than we care to admit. It’s Your way of testing our will and preparing us for greater achievements of the future. Thank you for being there when we are in need, for guiding us in our purpose. May we never let yesterday’s problems destroy the joy of today. Amen!
Today’s Guests
Today’s Speaker
Our speaker was Cynthia Fraley, senior recreation supervisor of the enrichment center at Washington Township Recreation Center. She explained that Rec West which serves seniors and anyone over 55 is part of Washington Township Rec Center. Rec West celebrated its 2nd year of operation since being moved from Hithergreen. Rec West now has 1,950 members and is proud of its diversity of programs. Fitness, art and craft, games, discussion clubs, history and continuing education are just some of the classes offered. Senior assistance and meals are also offered. Local business participate as service providers. Woodland Lights, an annual Christmas Holiday event covering 8 acres also depends on sponsorships. Slides accompanied her talk.
Birthdays
No birthdays this week
Membership Anniversaries
| Member | Month | Day | Joined | # Years |
| Shawna Hatton | September | 13 | 09/13/2016 | 1 |
| Sue Brubaker | September | 13 | 09/13/2008 | 9 |
| Dean Heyne | September | 14 | 09/14/2016 | 1 |
| William DeShurko | September | 14 | 09/14/2016 | 1 |
| Lindsey Cline | September | 16 | 09/16/2016 | 1 |
| Frederick Pfeiffer | September | 17 | 09/17/2013 | 4 |
New Member Readings and Inductions
No Readings or Inductions this week
Sergeants at Arms
| Member | Infraction |
| Sandy Stevens | Keeping husband, Dick Stevens, away from CNO too long |
| Cherie Gentry | Lame duck as term as District Governor nearly over |
| Larry Lynde | Lame duck as CNO president |
| Evelyn Griffin | Ohio Pin missing from Bob Burkman’s badge |
| Gary Aiken | Not paying attention |
| Gail Aiken | Golf sign missing |
Happy Bucks!
| Member | Reason |
| Debe Dockins | Oct 7th Ghost Walk, nearly full |
| Bob Bargmeyer | Thankful to CNOÂ for his wife Anna’s flowers |
| Chris Mc Alpine | His wifes successful surgery and the flowers from CNO |
| Gail Aiken | Successful Kalaman golf outing |
| Don Kelley | 34th anniversary with wife, Sandra |
| Pat Behn | Sister and brother in law survived hurricane in Florida |
| Myron Rheaume | Pat Behn lame duck as Lt. Governor |
| Monty Zinck | Family in Florida survived |
| Cynthia Fraley ( our speaker) | For a great CNO club |