At 12:15 pm on October 16th, President John Chandler called the meeting to order at the Doubletree Hotel. Joe Kovarik led the group with “America the Beautiful” with Bill Given at the piano. Al Zdrazil provided the inspirational minute with references to October being “Domestic Violence” month and how all of us should be concerned. He also led the group with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim Miller introduced visiting Rotarians and guests at the meeting. Susan O’Neil was the greeter and Linda Mulhern, the scribe for this meeting.

A number of announcements were made for upcoming events, including Rotation Day on October 30^th at either the Boy Scout Council Office, the Epilepsy Foundation and the Friends of the St Paul Library, please register for the event. Also it was noted that the Holiday Party on December 6th is looking for everyone to register as soon as possible. It isn’t hard to do, but we need everyone to get registered for both events.