Cookies (not to fear, these are not the computer-tracking kind)

Toastmaster Karen Alexander chose cookies as the theme, in part, she said, because it was National Peanut Butter Cookie Day.   It probably was also a relief and comfort from all the recent news.  Joke master Stan Coss gave a journal of some jokes on the pandemic, he said, to try to get back the power.

Don Groff had previously spoken in tribute to a role model in George Wingfield, and today Don spoke of the personal influence of another Reidsville legend, Leo Rentz.  Don said he'd proudly worn his little league jersey with  Rentz Oil and Mickey Mantle's number seven on the back.  Mr. Rentz    had become a wealthy man with his resourcefulness in putting out wildcat fires with dynamite.   Don had first met him at a Rotary Club luncheon when  Rentz had presented Don with an award for being an outstanding student athlete and citizen.  In 1970 Don had accepted a job to learn the oil business for a year before he decided to marry Judy and go on to graduate school.  Rentz was small in size (like Wingfield) but inspiring in his presentation to others.  He always dressed impeccably and had a zestful aura.  Don credited  Mr. Rentz  with showing the importance of being enthusiastic and respectful of others.  He was evaluated by Melinda Lowrance.

     Hoyt Griffith gave a speech on "Renewed Friendship."  He spoke of two friendships that had blossomed during the pandemic, that of Google and Youtube.  Hoyt said he conducted monthly meetings at the Isothermal Community College until that had to close down. These meetings were of an old-time radio club with such classic treats as "The Shadow," "The Lone Ranger Rides Again," and "Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy." Using Google and Youtube, Hoyt found out how and what to link to share programs with his members.  One discovery was "Nothing to Sneeze About," a 1940's show on a 1940's flu epidemic.  His latest projects were a Youtube clip on how to cut your own hair, for which he's ordered electric clippers.  He's also checked out dancing "The Charleston" and incorporated some of the moves. Hoyt was evaluated by Judy Groff.

Ray Daley was Table Topics Master and presented four prompts on cookies for Jeanne, Blanca, Dick, and Sally.  Jeanne had previously presented the word of the day as "cookie," with definitions ranging from the computer tracker (on a person's browsing history) to tough to attractive.  Melinda did her evaluation as a fill-in, and Judy and Susann both complimented her on her speaking and said they wanted her to give a prepared speech before long. Melinda said she would.  And that's the way the cookie crumbles.

The eyes and ears team gave its reports:  Blanca Sanchez and Susann Swan as ah-counters; Sally Jones as grammarian; Don Glovan as timer.  Betty McCallister as GE/TTE gave her usual, thorough critique and set of compliments to all.

Sally Jones in her table topic said the chocolate chip cookie was her favorite.

Jeanne Resen as chairperson of the nominating committee presented the slate of officers.  There were no new nominations and the vote was unanimous to select all the candidates:

Karen Alexander, President
Stan Coss, VP Education
Judy Groff, VP Public Relations
Carole Kitchen, VP Membership
Don Groff, Treasurer
 Susann Swan, Secretary
Don Glovan, Sergeant at Arms

    Members attending were the following: Karen Alexander,  Stan Coss,  Ray Daley, Don Glovan, Hoyt Griffith, Don Groff, Judy Groff,  Sally Jones, Melinda Lowrance, Betty McCallister,  Jeanne Resen, Blanca Sanchez, Susann Swan, and Guest Dick Miley.