OPENING: Don Pendleton was at his position as Sergeant-at-Arms, noting the presence (or absence) of members and spouses attending SGR’s annual Christmas party at the Holiday Inn. Ray Robinson led members in a festive rendition of “Joy to the World.” PDG Gilbert Trujillo led members in a recitation of Rotary’s 4-Way Test of the things we think, say and do. Eldon McArthur invited members to follow him in the Pledge of Allegiance, after which Jim Coleman asked for the blessings of heaven on the meeting and the meal.PROGRAM: The food was sumptuous and plentiful, there was animated conversation at every table and gifts for everyone distributed by Santa Claus. Members of SGR were entertained by Jenny McDowell who brought her hat to the keyboard for a couple of lively ragtime piano numbers and Jan Gardner, accompanied by Marilyn Hickman, sang “My Grown Up Christmas List.” The party ended with the presentation of Rotarian of the Year to Ray Robinson, who serenaded Ruby as his partner in all-things-Rotary; and, the presentation of a gift from members of SGR of a digital camera to Linda Sappington who will be leaving the club after next week for 18 months in the West Indies LDS mission. Everyone appeared to go away filled with good food, good company and an enhanced holiday spirit.
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