Meeting of 04/19/2011 - Presentation by A.W. Lawrence, author of "The First 100"

2011-04-19-Meeting

Cleo reported on the Dan Stover music finals. The performances were well done but there were not many participants, unfortunately. Duncan had yet another happy fine, bragging on his son, Richard. Pres. Bill had a sad fine as Ashley is doing worse. Tom cross-fined Duncan and Chris cross-fined Tom. Chris won't be forgotten again! Futu cross fine for Brett, who is lollygagging at La Costa with his family all week.

Duncan reported on the lively Interact club at West Prep, which wants to sponsor a Kideract club. There will be a presentation for the Interact Club at West Prep Friday, June 3rd. Time and details to follow. They plan to attend our Red Rock clean-up on May 7th. Pres. Bill reported on a good District Assembly and upcoming dates for District Conference, June 11, and Corazon Super Build, May 14.

Our speaker, A.D. Hopkins, is a long time journalist and historian - the former editor of "The Nevadan." He has edited a new book about 100 interesting Nevadans who made a difference in their community. All are deceased, but he managed interviews with several before their passing. His talk started slowly as he described the methodology of selecting the people, but came alive as he described a few colorful characters. A teacher, the only teacher to be included, confronted a powerful politician who would not support education and whacked him across the chest with her crutch. Does Harry Reid come to mind? Not about education, just needing a firm whacking by a woman of character. Or anyone, actually. Then there was the first Mayor of Las Vegas who was a promoter to the point of bending the truth to achieve his goals for the city. Remind you of anyone in recent history? Proving that history repeats itself.

Speaking of...our calendar show next weeks speaker as none other than Mayor Oscar Goodman, our all-time favorite speaker and undoubtedly the best mayor we've ever had, despite what I said up there.

There were 18 members and one guest present today. This letter is also posted to our club blog, although I am uncertain how to get there. Hoping to be able to send it to everyone as a blog in the future, or as a spiffier newsletter format.

Don't miss next week!

Tom Lott