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Greeter:
Invocation: Marshall Johnson
Pledge of Allegiance: Anita Spreen
Introduction of Visiting Rotarians & Guests: Lari Young
Visiting Rotarians included:
PDG George Dawson - CC Downtown
Leo Barrera - CC Downtown
Mike Curshaw- CC Downtown
Guest of Rotarians:
John Robert was a guest of Bridget Markwood
Evan Noble and Micah DeBenedetto, from the Young Business Professionals, were guests of PDG Marilyn Spencer
Four Way Test: Dyke Henderson
50/50 Raffle:
The Winning ticket holder is Paul Luehrs
The card drawn, 5 of Spades, was not a winner.
The pot of $137 rolls over to next week. There are 41 cards left in the deck.
Bragging Bucks
President Suzanne bragged all our members who set up Flags with the Boy Scouts for Memorial Day on Saturday and Monday!
President Suzanne also had a brag for the hundreds of Volunteers who dedicated some 15 hours on Election Day to assuring the votes throughout Nueces County and complained about all those who didn't go and vote and then still complain on what is going on. Thank you to all those who did fill their civic duty.
Rotary Minute - Nancy Foster: The Heart of Rotary
 Nancy reminded us in a very moving way how Rotary for so many of us is much more than just fighting for worthwhile causes, or sharing an hour of fellowship a week. For many in times of need, it's "family"
"I am thrilled that Rotary International is making such progress in its fight against polio, but it must be said that Rotary is also providing a service too ineffable for campaign slogans. It has been a source of friendship, and when something deeper than even friendship is called for, it has been family. The global effort and the Thursday lunch exist side by side, the shared information of businesspeople and the plate brought to the table. It seems to me that this is the most extraordinary accomplishment of all. – Ann Patchett"
Upcoming Events Reminders
* June 7: "The Power of Opposite Strengths". Registration have been extended to May 30th.
* June 25: Passing of the Gavel: the Demotion & Induction Ceremony will take place that evening at the Corpus Christi Country Club, in place of our regular lunch meeting.
Announcements
 * Paul Harris Fellowship: Congratulations to Bridget Markwood on her PHF+1
* Birthdays: Matt Beavers had a Birthday on May 7. Happy Birthday
* Club Anniversary: Matt Beavers also had a Club Anniversary! 27 years! Congratulations.
New Members Induction
PDG Don Ratcliff and President suzanne inducte two new members: Elain Barnes (Retired Engineers and Scoutmaster) and Kimberly Jacobs Lindsey (Executive Director of the Builders Association of Corpus Christi Area.)
Recently inducted members, Paul and Linnae Luehrs also received their "Packet".
Program
Our Program today was presented by Robert Dickey, Director of the Marine Science Institute. Started in a small shack in 1941, UTMSI is now the top Marine research Facility on the Texas Coast. Through Research, Education and many Outreach programs, it strive to fulfill its Mission of improveig the understanding of the marine environment.
 Pete Volpe gave us an upddate on the Market
Betty's Quote of the Day
"If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic."
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