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The regular meeting of the Clay-Platte Scottish Rite Club was opened in proper form at 7:10 pm on April 21, 2008 by President Kevin Hampton, with prayer by the Chaplain, Virden Daugherty, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. There were 19 members, 12 ladies and 5 guests present.

Guest Speakers: Our Guest speaker was Jo Finney, Head clinician at the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic in Kansas City. The average patient to the clinic receives 24 sessions and at $114.00 per session, the scholarships, which are provided by the Scottish Rite, frequently covers 80 to 100 percent of these expenses. Jo has been with the clinic for 19 years and considers seeing the progress of some of the more challenging cases the biggest rewards she can get from her work. She also took the time to recognize the members who dedicate many hours as volunteers at the clinic and reminded us of opportunities that we have to support the work over and above our contribution as members of the valley.

Sickness: Beaulah Jane Spencer, wife of our late Lamar Spencer, died on March 30th and Betty McCain, wife of Brother Bill McCain, Secretary/Treasurer of the Raytown Scottish Rite Club, passed away on April 15th. Ted Harrison reported that his brother Rick has been having serious health problems and maybe facing surgery soon. We ask you to keep the families of Betty and Beaulah and Rick in your prayers.

Minutes: The Minutes of the March 17, 2008 meeting were approved as presented

Treasurers Report:  There was no Treasurers Report

Old Business: No old business to report.

New Business: Brother Ron Hewitt discussed the Supreme Council’s Master Craftsmen program and said that copies of the program are available for the $35.00 advertised price at the Valley Store as a convenience to members. Ron also assigned parts for the 13th degree and accepted the role as director for the fall reunion. A first rehearsal (read through) will be announced at the May Club meeting. Our involvement in the Temple Clean-up scheduled for April 26th was stressed by Ron and Brother Hampton.

Brother Kevin also recognized the outstanding work by Brother Brent Winterberg as Director of the work for the Spring Reunion. Our pride in our fellow member and thanks for his efforts were well noted.

Remarks: Our Blue Plate Special drawing generated $40.50 this month for The Rite Care Clinic. Our winner: Ray Long. Our attendance of 36 people at the April meeting was outstanding and tied our record set in July of 2007. A surprise “Grand baby” shower was held for Ron & Chris Hewitt recognizing their first Grandchild, Parker Jackson Hewitt, born on March 26th. The Grandparents were actually speechless. Thank you to all!

The meeting was closed in regular form at 9:10 pm

Dues for 2008 in the amount of $15.00 are now payable. Dues can be mailed directly to the Treasurer; OR BETTER turn them in when you attend the next meeting! If you are not sure of your dues status, check with the Treasurer.

PLEASE call the Vice President Dan Woehrman with the number in your party for our next meeting at 816/280-3253 or you can email him at dan@callenderprinting.com. Dan will need this information by Friday before the meeting on Monday [so that Tommy’s can plan their space and personnel accordingly]!

Speaker: Our Guest Speaker for May will Be Dan and Debbie Woehrman talking on their recent trip to Switzerland

OUR NEXT MEETING

Will be Monday May 19, 2008
Dinner at 6:00-6:30 PM
Meeting at 7:00 PM
TOMMY’S, 6221 NORTH CHESTNUT AVENUE
[Just off Antioch, ½ block north of Shady Lane]