VOL. 61, No. 25, April 5, 2007

Today we enjoyed our annual country music concert by the Young and the Restless group, featuring Jimmy Pearson as leader and vocalist. Other players included R. B. Walker, Jim Derrington and one other. They filled Zack's request for Rocky Top and we all joined in for Amazing Grace to close the program.

Alberto gave thanks and led us in pledging allegiance to our flag. Guests today included my wife Margaret, Fred Guin guest of Al Renz, Bob Benson guest of Byrom Goodwin and Jim Pearson, father of the band leader and guest of George Ferrell. Any possible new members here? Pres. Sidney is optimistic that well get some new members from our well-attended NOW Banquet. Please note adjustments to our April schedule. On the 19th the 4-H Club has the ORC (Optimist Recreation Center) tied up, so we'll hold our monthly business meeting at the DHI (Downtown Holiday Inn). On the 26th we'll celebrate YAW (Youth Appreciation Week) at the Trinity United Methodist Church on Airport Road, 6:30 pm (Matt Hancock in charge). There will be no luncheon meeting on that day. Even though our club will participate in the Zone-wide Respect for Law Banquet (Lt. Gov. Alberto Duarte coordinating) at the Mayfair Church of Christ on Monday, May 7, 6:30 pm, we will have our regular luncheon meetings at the DHI on May 3 and May 10. Our Program Chairman for May is Al Renz. Alberto said the Regional Oratorical Contest will be held in the Decatur Public Library at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 14. I think our club still has a contestant in this competition. The winner advances to the District Contest and the chance for a scholarship.

It's time to find out the details for our band instrument program awards. Jeff Klimek took home our generous attendance prize today. We recited the Optimist Creed and were dismissed. It sounds like most members have committed the creed to memory.

CALENDAR

Apr 12		Thursday		11:45 am		Downtown Holiday Inn		Ann Vaughn - 8th Airforce History
Apr 14		Saturday		1:00 pm		Decatur Library		Regional Oratorical Contest
Apr 19		Thursday		11:45 am		Downtown Holiday Inn		Business Meeting - Election of Officers
Apr 26		Thursday		6:30 pm		Trinity Methodist Church		Youth Appreciation Week Banquet
May 3		Thursday		11:45 am		Downtown Holiday Inn		TBA by Al Renz
May 7		Monday		6:30 pm		Zone - Respect for Law Banquet		Mayfair Church of Christ
Carl W.