VOL. 59, No. 31, Jun 2, 2005

We were called to order at the Holiday Inn Select on a dreary Thursday morning by the ringing of the bell by President Alberto. Before we gave thanks for the food, Alberto asked if we knew of anyone who was sick. Fred Binner's daughter had an MRI, Will Sanderson is still under the weather, Barney Gamble is in better spirits, Duane Williamson is feeling better and Hershel is still not up to par. Please keep praying for our fellow members. Dr. Sandridge then led the blessing and we did the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Zach still has some tickets left for the CD/DVD player. Remember all proceeds collected goes to benefit the Jeff Smith Foundation. Zach also suggested we order a blank scrapbook from OI to put information that we collect from the year. Alberto still has an award he has to give to Will's son, Jacob. Maybe he can make it to next weeks meeting.

Our moment of history consisted of birthdays of Johnny Weissmuller, born in 1904, and Henry VIII in 1491. The Civil War ended in 1865. President Grover Cleveland became the first president to marry in The White House in 1886. In 1953 Queen Elizabeth was coronated.

Remember our board meeting on June 7th at First Commercial Bank on Whitesburg Drive. Everyone is invited to attend the board meeting. Alberto wants the chairman of each committee to prepare your books to be included in the scrapbook. Include letters, pictures, publications and newspapers.

Our program today was our own, Connie Gibson, who gave an excellent presentation of the program we sponsor called MathCounts Foundation. This is a national math competition for middle school children who form teams and solve various math problems. They have a local, state and national competition. The winner of each level advances on until they are eliminated. The national competition is the annual showcase for the knowledge, skill, speed and teamwork of America's most gifted and dedicated young mathematicians. Thank you Connie for your hard work!

John Shirey won the attendance award. We recited the pledge and were adjourned.

Kurt

CALENDAR

June 7 Tuesday 4:00 pm First Commercial Bank Board Meeting
June 9 Thursday 11:45 am Holiday Inn Select Huntsville City Engineer - Tom Cunningham
June 16 Thursday 11:45 am Optimist Recreation Center Business Meeting
June 23 Thursday 11:45 am Holiday Inn Select Leadership Huntsville
June 30 Thursday 11:45 am Holiday Inn Select Sam Sandlin - Flint River