Today’s Greeter was Lynn Buchanon. President Christine opened the meeting. Julius Glover led everyone in singing “America” and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Picket.
Guests included Joan Benson, Christine’s husband, Dave, and her friend Corinne. Heather Hines of Lemaster and Daniels was a guest of Beth Klingele and Scott Holt of Edward Jones was a guest of Steve Emhoff. Interclub visitors from the Apple Valley contingent were David Helseth, Becky Barnett and Mick Powell.

Bob Brown asked if anyone was interested in making an interclub visit to Ellensburg next week.

Spencer Hatton gave a report on Songfest. He said it was the best entertainment in the Valley for only $5. 130 service hours were performed by club members including Wendy Aguilar, Linda Hackett, Jo McLain, Lynn Buchanon, Julius Glover. All who participated felt the performers did a wonderful job and there was a good variety of music performed.

David Helseth announced the upcoming Clergy Day event to be held 4-27-2010 during our regular meeting. Guest speaker will be Sister Kathleen Ross of Heritage University and music will be provided by Mary Lewis. Members should invite clergy or spiritual leaders to attend with them. Luncheon cost is $13.00 per person payable at the door by credit card or check. Contact Becky Barnett at 961-3905 to let her know how many people will attend.

Kate Wilkinson and her son attended the meeting to talk about “A Million Apples for Haiti.” Local growers, including Dave Lawrence of Holtzinger Fruit, will donate apples which will be sold for $20/box. Money from the sale of the apples will fund the building of 23 homes for families in Haiti. Each home costs $7700 and will accommodate families of 6-10 persons. The kickoff event for the fundraiser will be a concert at the Capitol Theatre on March 28th at 2PM. Tickets are $10.

Club members Karl Corpron, Sally Rodgers, and Carol and newly recruited Cami Leonard will participate in the Junior Achievement Bowling tournament on May 22nd. The team still needs one more bowler to be complete. Talk to Carol if you are interested.

Cami Leonard was the Master at Arms and quizzed the club about businesses and events in Yakima. Bingo was won by guest Corinne and the 50/50 raffle was won and lost by President Chris.

Beth Klingele introduced our guest speaker, Rick Phillips, director of the Union Gospel Mission. The Mission began in Yakima in 1936 with a meal program. The mission had its start because of the vision of a group of local churches who united to provide sustenance as well as spiritual nurturing to those in need. The mission has greatly expanded and now provides men’s housing for up to 60 men per night, daily chapel services, family shelter for mothers and children up to 30 days, Youth Community Center services including tutoring, snacks and meals and recreation, distribution of clothing, household items and furniture from the mission’s warehouses, Lost Creek Village Camp, the New Life recovery program, a recycling program, meals and food boxes, the new Hope Industries job training program and operation of the Old Lighthouse Shop. Rick showed a presentation highlighting all the services of the mission. President Chris awarded Rick a donation of $237 from the club to which was added guest Corinne’s Bingo winnings.

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