President Karan called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.  Ted DeVantier started out on the wrong foot, putting “The Four-Way Test” before the national anthem. After getting that right, Ted also led “The Four-Way Test.” Tom Davies gave the blessing. Lunch today was a little different. We enjoyed Italian wedding soup, then stuffed cabbage rolls a.k.a. Golabki, mixed vegetables, macaroni and cheese, salad, and cake for dessert. It was all good.

 

 

 

 

Ryan Murphy introduced the guests. We welcomed our speaker Scott Bosek, his wife Michelle, and Amy Persyn, guest of Kris Howell.

 

 

There were no member or partner birthdays to celebrate. Chuck Dib celebrated a wedding anniversary. Paul Woodring wasn't present to honor his 30th club anniversary. We sang “Happy Anniversary to You.”

 

Patty Kaufman sold the flowers. First up, Patty bought flowers for Sam D’Angelo and Ryan Murphy for keeping the wine flowing at the Anton Art event. Gary Felts bought one for Ken Steele for his help with set-up and music today. Chuck Dib bought two, for our speaker Scott and his wife Michelle.

 

Ken Steele led the singing. He had to settle for his third choice due to trouble finding the sheet music. Tom Davies had something to do with the confusion. We sang “R-O-T-A-R-Y” and “God Bless America.”

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Tom Davies had recognition duties today. First, Jeff Furest paid $4 for his momentum speech, Bob Cannon paid for his long public service announcement $4, Dana was asked what kind of class did she pass? Hazardous Waste! She scored 95% on the test which was one wrong, that's $1.

 

 

 

Ted DeVantier had to pay for messing up the opening ceremony. (First the anthem, then the pledge, THEN “The Four-Way Test”) Nancy D and husband Ron took a trip by train to Quebec; 15 hours on the train only to find that their beautiful Airbnb didn't really exist. They had to sleep in the train station. No fine for their misfortune but the Halloween mask cost her $4.

 

 

Gary Felts paid $3 for all the trouble finding the right music. Frank Bernabei was looking good so everyone at his table paid $1 in his honor. Eric Pierson paid for lugging in a 10 lb. bag of candy.

 

 

 

 

 

Scott Bosek, is a school teacher, storyteller and author of four children's books. He described his books as being geared toward first grade up to adults. His books are based on his own experiences as a child growing up in Detroit and spending a lot of time on a family farm in Jeddo, MI. His books grew out of the stories he would tell in class about his childhood. Each book has a life lesson as he described it – such as, not being judgmental, showing respect, listening to those who are wiser, and to never give up.  

 

Scott has a passion for veterans and hopes to write books based on their life stories.  

He talked about his experience with students and the importance of establishing their trust.  Respect them, be real, and they will respond.  

Scott's books are self-published and he talked about the advantages of this over traditional publishing companies. You have more control, the finances work out better and you don't need an agent. Several companies exist to support self-publishing including KDP, a Kindle book company.

For more information on Scott and his work, check out www.storiesfrommisterb.com
Kris Howell won the 50/50 prize, $25.