VOL. 60, No. 24, April 13, 2006

Duane Plank presided today over a less than normal turnout. Alberto Duarte gave the prayer and led the group in pledging allegiance to the U. S. flag. Jeff Klimek introduced Matt Hancock, a Huntsville attorney, whom he was sponsoring as a new member. Welcome aboard, Matt! Jeff made sure Matt's name was in the attendance prize box. Good thinking - since Matt's name was drawn out later on.

Dave Shultz summarized our "Respect for Law" celebration. All clubs in the Zone will participate - each honoring their own individual. Our club will be the host organization this year, so please help if you're called on. We have arranged a dinner meeting to be held at the Mayfair Church of Christ corner of Garth and Carl Jones Drive (Alberto's church), on Mon., May 1st, at 6:30 pm. If you haven't already signed up for this event, call Ed Clark to do so. There will be no regular meeting of our club on Thurs. May 4.

Duane called Byrom forward to give him last week's attendance prize which he had inadvertently left on the table. Ralph Caneer asked the Optimist Foundation members to meet briefly following today's meeting, and we did. Buddy Beck reminded members that volunteers are needed on the 20th to support the 4-H Round-Up at the ORC (Optimist Recreation Center).

George Ferrell introduced today's luncheon speaker, Karen Petersen, a native of Minneapolis. Karen is Marketing Director for the YMCA, and she represents them well. It was refreshing to listen to such a clean-cut enthusiastic speaker. Her 6 years as a TV anchor has probably been invaluable experience, leading to her very effective communication skills.

We now have 14 middle schools in our band instrument program, according to Bill Clarke. Several of our members will be giving out awards during year-ending band concerts in May. Try to attend some of them. Well try to keep you informed of the times and places.

CALENDAR

Apr 20		Thursday		11:45 am		Downtown Holiday Inn		Business Meeting
Apr 27		Thursday		11:45 am		Downtown Holiday Inn		Johnny Whisnet
May 1		Monday		6:30 pm		Mayfair Church of Christ		Respect For Law Banquet
May 2		Tuesday		4:00 pm		1st Commercial Bank		Board Meeting
May 3		Wednesday		7:00 pm		Huntsville High School		Huntsville Middle School Band Concert
May 11		Thursday		11:45 am		Downtown Holiday Inn		TBA
May 16		Wednesday		4:00 pm		Regions Trust Department		Optimist Foundation
May 16		Wednesday		6:00 pm		Bob Jones High School		Liberty Middle School Band Concert
May 18		Thursday		11:45 am		Optimist Recreation Center		Business Meeting
Carl W.