PROGRAM FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS5/4: Gil Shew and Carol Dennhardt - St Andrew’sPlace & McCready Manor; Sgt at Arms: Todd Jones5/11: Erin Moore, Richmond Director, Parks &Recreation; Sgt at Arms: James Howard5/18: Prof. Mike Austin, Character; Sgt at Arms Raymond Jackson
Committee presented a check in the amount of$5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Madison andClark Counties, proceeds from the final NewYear's Eve gala. Many thanks to Rusty, Meena,and all committee members who created abeautiful event. The proceeds will go to theconstruction of a safe home for a family inRichmond. Tim Houck, Sgt. at Arms, quizzed usabout money. Karen Hood introduced today'sspeaker, Chris Bowersock, Executive Director theof Small Business Development Center atEKU. The SBDC serves 15 counties in the area,assisting new businesses and existing businesseswith business planning, financial managementconsulting, regulatory compliance, andinternational trade. He asked our help to spreadhis message that the SBDC exists to helpbusinesses succeed. There are 3 workshopscoming up in May, all at no cost. Contact Chris at622-7995 or [email protected]. Chrisended his presentation with a TED talk, thetheme of which was, "How would the person youwant to be do this task before you now?" Theacorn must think like the oak. Welcome backLynn Buckles who is on the mend!
President Larry called the meeting to order; AdamStanley led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and MarkCordrey gave the invocation. We were chomping atthe bit to sing Camptown Races and then wishedhappy birthday to Richard Thomas. Severalmembers of the morning club joined us: MeenaMohanty, Matthew Howell, John Davidson and SkipMoore. Guests were Sheila Vaughn of JuniorAchievement of the Bluegrass and Gus LaFontaineof LaFontaine Preparatory Academy.Announcements! RAAC has 2 exhibits currently.Residents of Nathaniel House are displaying their art(which is for sale) and there is an exhibit of art thatwill be installed at Baptist Health. Madison Singersare giving a concert on May 1, and the RAAC DerbyBrunch is May 7. Hospice Plus has their signatureevent, Derby Eve Gala on May 6. The MadisonCounty Airport Open House is April 30 from 10:00 -3:00.Rotary District Training is this Saturday in Lexington.The District Conference is May 13 - 14 at JennyWiley State Park. The Diamonds and Denim
Richmond, KY
Club
We meet Wednesdays at noon at Appalachian College Association, 801 Brighton Ave, Richmond, KY.
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James Murphy 05/07 Rebecca Proudfoot 05/07 Lynn Buckles 05/09
