We will pursue plans for a Christmas party on Thursday, Dec 11, at the Hall of Fame Café on Lake Lansing Road. More details to come.

Terry Holzhausen: I would like to thank those who have answered my call for money needed for the Thanksgiving Basket program this year. We have over $700 so far and more is coming in today.

Nicholas Ferreri: I have the sign-up sheets for our Thanksgiving Basket project next week.

Opportunities for volunteers:

Basket Assembly Mon Nov 24, LaRoy Froh, Reo St (west of Pleasant Grove) 10am-12 noon

Basket Assembly Tue Nov 25, Hildebrand, 3120 N Turner St, 10am-12 noon

Load and move produce, Friday Nov21, from L & L Food to Otto Middle School, 8:30am

Load and move produce, Monday Nov 24, from Otto to LaRoy Froh 8:30am

Load and move produce, Tuesday Nov 25, from Otto to Hildebrand 8:30am

If you haven’t signed up yet, and can help, contact me.

Roger Grove: Announcement of a job opportunity in Pakistan.

Yvonne Groak: I received a call from Leslie Davidson asking our help with Silver Bells on Friday, Nov 21. If you can help, show up at 5:30pm at the information trailer on Capital Ave.

Rod Conrad: The Human and Spiritual Values Committee will meet next Tuesday, Nov 18 at 6:59am at the Frandor Flapjack Restaurant.

Bob Nelson: For the Snow Birds only… if you have items for the District Rummage Sale in March you can bring them in here now and I will take care of them. Snow Birds only!

A story of a pilot who suddenly lost his sight while flying in the UK but landed safely with the help of another plane flying by his side and giving him instructions by radio. Also a story of a golfer who had 5 holes in one in one week! And a weather forecast of colder and wetter weather over the weekend. Now, now Nicholas only forecasts it, he doesn’t make it.

Roger Grove again leading the singing, this week with the help of Clyde Flory at the piano.

"Sing it with Pride" and our theme song "Smile."

Jim McCartney, a happy buck for my red haired granddaughter from South Carolina and 20 others who, on the Friday after the election, had pizza with the Vice-President Elect in Chicago. She started her public service with a Key Club in High School. Another 4 bucks for the amazing visit my wife and I had to Dubai. I also have a check for Terry and the Thanksgiving baskets.

Jo Grubbe, a happy buck for our former member Tina Lynn who I talked to yesterday. She sends her greetings to all.

Bob Nelson, a happy buck for our visitors from the Holt Club and a second one for the Mason Club which I visited on Tuesday. I promised them their guest speaker would be great and he was… it was Nicholas Ferreri.

Harry Kost, a happy buck for our trip to Branson last week and a story I heard from an Irish tenor while there. Call Harry for details.

Glenn Mulder, a sad buck since I won’t see you for the next few months but a happy buck since my wife and I will be in Key West. And I have $50 for the turkey fund and $50 for the Salvation Army Red Kettle.

Bill Maher, a happy buck for our speaker and another for all who have served and were honored on Veterans Day this week.

Clyde Flory, a happy buck for our 2 week visit to Boston, and another happy buck for our speedy trip home and made it just in time for our youngest grandson’s first piano recital in Grand Rapids.

Terry Holzhausen, I have a couple of happy bucks to thank everyone for their generous help in funding the Thanksgiving Baskets.

Program chairman Bill Maher introduced today’s speaker Frank Fear. Dr. Fear is an MSU professor and is currently senior associate dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He has also served as President of the Greater Lansing Food Bank and has been on its’ Board for the past 25 years. The Food Bank and the work they do was the subject of his talk today. Bill presented Dr. Fear with a check from our Club for the Food Bank.

The winner… Rob West. He drew a 3 of diamonds.