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Prayer, Pledge and Visitors President Rick Tarbell let us with the prayer and the pledge today. Joe Montagna introduced our guests: Madison Martinez, enrolled in Sam Houston State University and will study Nursing. She the granddaughter of Bruce & Gloria Richter. Mike Mantuso, teacher at Marshall High School and the guest of Bil Trodlier. Frank Esquivel, Agent with USAA and the guest of Derek Matthys. Guest speakers: Giovanni with the Neptune Society and Glenda Spears also of the Neptune Society.  AnnouncementsThere will be a board meeting tomorrow at President Rick Tarbell's office at 11 a.m. As is our tradition, this meeting is open to all members of our club. Happy Hour will be Aug 15 at the Outback Steakhouse. "Earlier the better" according to Derek Matthys! Plan on being there around 5:30 p.m. Coffee Get Together is Friday, Aug 9 at Broadway Daily Bread. Meet at 8:00 a.m. District Governor John Hutcherson will be our distinguished guest on Sept 11! You don't want to miss this so mark it down on your calendar! Mary Denton spotted John sporting his Polio awareness tennies at the District Conference! Humor Courtesy of Fred Timmons
SIGN IN A SHOE REPAIR STORE IN VANCOUVER READS: We will heel you We will save your sole We will even dye for you. A SIGN ON A BLINDS AND CURTAIN TRUCK: “Blind man driving.” In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels.” On a Septic Tank Truck : Yesterday's Meals on Wheels At an Optometrist's Office : "If you don't see what you're looking for, You've come to the right place.” On a Plumber's truck : "We repair what your husband fixed.” On another Plumber's truck : "Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.” At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee : "Invite us to your next blowout.” On an Electrician's truck : "Let us remove your shorts.” In a Non-smoking Area: "If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action.” On a Maternity Room door : "Push. Push. Push.” At a Car Dealership : "The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment.” Outside a Muffler Shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming.” In a Veterinarian's waiting room : "Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!” At the Electric Company: "We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time. However, if you don't, YOU will be de-lighted.” In a Restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up.” In the front yard of a Funeral Home : "Drive carefully. We'll wait.” At a Propane Filling Station: "Thank Heaven for little grills.” In a Chicago Radiator Shop: "Best place in town to take a leak.” And the best one for last…; Sign on the back of another Septic Tank Truck: “Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises” National What Day - National Purple Heart Day – originated by George Washington in 1782 and refined by Gen Douglas MacArthur
- National Lighthouse Day – honors the beacon of light that for hundreds of years symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. The oldest existing lighthouse in the U.S. is the Sandy Hook Lighthouse in New Jersey, built in 1764 and is still in operation.
- National Raspberries N’ Cream Day – there are more than 200 species of raspberries. Russia produces the most in the world, 120,000 tons per year. Besides red, raspberries come in purple, gold and black colors too.
  Gloria Richter also shared that it is National Medal of Honor Day Purple Heart Day To all of those who served in the armed services and fought to defend our country, we thank you. This Day in History - 1955 – Tokyo Telecommunications soon to become Sony begins selling its first transistor radios in Japan
- 1959 – The first satellite to photograph the Earth is launched
- 1990 – Operation Desert Shield begins in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait
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