Rotarians were greeted by Lavonne Agerton. Raffle tickets were sold by Brian Bell and Leslie Halsall.
President Keith welcomed all to the Pensacola Civic Center and wished us all a Happy New Year.
The meeting began with Earl Hutto leading us in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Nigel Allen was Sunshine and gave us words of good cheer. Nigel welcomed guests, military heroes and visiting Rotarians. Those having birthdays were recognized and members sang Happy Birthday.
Our guest speaker was David Conkle who is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Church in Pensacola. David told us of how those who are needy receive medical care in the community.
All were thanked for their help with holiday bell ringing.
Again, all are reminded that the next meeting on Tuesday, January 13 will be held at the Civic Center. The meeting was adjourned by President Keith. MAKE DREAMS REAL.
With New World Landing undergoing remodeling, Jack Williams and Company are playing host to the 5 Flags Rotary meetings.
It was over forty years ago that Mac Miller, then WCOA radio’s owner, originated the Pensacola Speaks call-in show. Now that is history. Luke McCoy was turned out to pasture, and the station has more recorded national “stuff.”
Henry Cary’s back home after spending Christmas as a hospital patient. He’s doing fine.
Roger Vinson’s back after shepherding several grandchildren through Disney World over the holidays.
Bo Carter now has new business cards and his photo’s appearing regularly in the paper now that the bank merger’s complete.
Credit Jean Norman for handing out much good advice to those with trimmed incomes, including many not-for-profit organizations. Contributions WERE down.
Leigh Broxton, January 13, Pensacola, FL, 4 years
Joe Maloney, January 14, Indianapolis, IN, 1 year
Sally Fox, January 17, Arlington, VA, 14 years
Mort O’Sullivan, January 19, Pensacola, FL, 24 years