Alice's Corner 12-10
Harold’s daughter, Sue Gibbs and the entire Burtzloff family really out did themselves. The Boxes for Troops was well attended. 
Harold estimated including Rotarians there were over 35 people working. One hundred and sixty boxes were filled. The goal was 200. The helpers ran out of merchandise to put in the boxes. A little money has been raised to buy a few more things to fill a few more boxes.
The people who participated really had their hearts set on filling those boxes. It was not only fun but very rewarding.
Today’s Christmas party at Earth’s Energy and Home was enjoyed by all. John Zwick did a tremendous job of providing a very nice buffet. Thank you John and happy birthday.
Dan said that next week following the meeting he will be heading out to Desert Wind Elementary School. This will complete this year’s dictionary give away. Anyone interested in joining stay after Tuesday’s meeting.
Our treasurer Lynn presented Linda Hampton, executive director, of the food bank with a check for $385.89. This comes from the donations every week that go into the food bank bucket.
Randy was drafted as Sargent of Arms. He said he was not going to fine anyone but that he was only asking for Rotarians to show how “happy” they were by giving generous donations.
Don Jorgesen and John Zwick received Paul Harris pins. Very special thanks to you gentlemen for stepping up to the plate and giving so generously.
Mary Straus was inducted as our newest member. She brought her eight year old daughter , Lily. We are happy to have her enthusiasm. We feel she will be a wreat asset to the club. Welcome.
December 17th Randy will share with us his trip to Brasil. We are looking forward to a number of guests to hear his presentation on this international project. Everyone invite someone you know to join us.
January 7th will be a strategic planning meeting. We will hear what we have done and what we plan to do in the near future. If you have any complaints or ideas now is the time to vocalize them.
Maeve announced a New Year’s party on January 11 to be held at Mr. An’s.
Randy is planning a Vision meeting in the near future. The last one was a great success. We look forward to everyone hearing about this program.
We have a lot to look forward to in the coming year.