President’s Remarks~ Welcome to the Lynwood Bar!

Remember to record your volunteer hours.

Jim led us in our traditional TEAM DRINK!

Keep those can tabs (trying to collect a thousand pounds this year).

Tropical shirts, and mascara wands for donation.

Remember the sinners fee for those that forget their badge (Hangy Thing).

Twenty-five members were present, one of them sinned (forgot their badges).

50/50 Raffle Cannot win if you don’t play!

Updates: New Member – Mari Jo V. successfully complete the “Phinz Walk”. Welcome to the club.

Tom L. delivered treasurer’s report. Blood drive dates and locations were included.

The wire and cord collections are being shelved until fall or later.

Spare Change Challenge: Once again, the funds collected will go towards our 2024 foster children. The challenge ended today, Next year’s captain are Steve P. and Dennis H. (nominated by Jim R.). The charity for 2025 is TBD.

Road Clean up – September 29th, cleanup was cancelled due to the weather. We plan to keep this function open until December to see if someone wants to take over. Steve was given a trophy for being the “Road Boss” all these years. Thanks Steve.

Michigan Parkinson Foundation – Shelly P. provided a wrap up of the Walk-a-thon that was held at the Jimmy John field in Utica on September 14th. over $250,000 was raised. She also mentioned that Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s is planning to build “The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness in Farmington Hills.

Hawaiian Shirt Deploy - Still on progress.

Meat Raffle – Our annual meat raffle is being chaired by Sue H. and Deb O. tickets are available. There is a place on the tickets to indicate the name of the person selling them, new this year. The drawing will be during the March 2025 meeting. Sell your little hearts out. Possibly a great Christmas stocking stuffer.

Christmas Party – Jim R. gave an update on the planning of a club Christmas party; so far, every venue checked is booked on December 13th, the date selected. Jim will check a couple more locations.

Tires and Treads: The Ruby and Magna car shows along with the 40-mile cruise raised over $9000. The Buffalo Wild Wings 20% of sales donation netted $240. Another “Pirates in the Park” is scheduled for June 29, 2025, with the focus on Autism. Fran provided an update on her daughter Dominic condition. The club voted to donate $250 to her, Donna H. made the motion and Steve P. seconded it passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Quarterly Charity – “Skip’s Corner Pantry” at SC4 be our quarterly charity for October, November and December, Donna and Jim H. will deliver the first donations. Information on the pantry: https://sc4.edu/support-services/pantry/ and posted on our website.

DHHS Foster Kids – Once again we will support a group of foster children under the Department of Health and Human services of St. Clair County. Jim H. will coordinate with DHHS for names and ages and needs of four children (as agreed upon by a voice proclamation of the club members present). Please watch emails in October for additional details.

St. Clair and Port Huron Santa Parades – We plan to have our pirate ship in the parades November 22nd and 29th respectively. Float decorating will take place on Saturday Nov. 16, details forthcoming.

People of Impact – Jim and Karen R. spoke briefly that their daughter Laurie R. is working with this organization to provide transitional housing for veterans.

Sean Kreda – Deb W. and Michelle Kreda (Seans mom) spoke on her sons struggles with kidney failure and his need for a transplant. Sean is currently undergoing dialysis three times a week and is unable to work. The club voted to donate $250 to him after a motion made by Candi L. and seconded by Steve P.

Port Huron Soup Kitchen – The number of people utilizing this facility has increased tremendously, if you would like to volunteer contact Donna H. or Deb W. The soup kitchen will be our quarterly charity in January, February, and March 2025.

Witch Bus – Kelly P. spoke about a “Witch bus” bar tour taking place on October 19th, the bus will pick up near Kelly and Erik’s house (school parking lot) in Lexington at 6:00pm and then in Marysville at the Fieldhouse Sports bar about 6:45 pm which is also the first stop. The cost is $25 per person (Witch).

The 50/50 raffle was $69.

Meeting closed by birthday phlockers leading our Team Drink

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