SPOKES -- October 29, 2024

 

We were greeted this morning by Ron Seiler.

 

At 7am sharp, we were welcomed by President Angelica Gallegos­ Dickerson, and we began with the singing of "God Bless America", followed by my invocation.

 

 

GUESTS: David and Robin Bowman

 

 

ZOOM ATTENDEES: Nick Tuit, Dave Campbell, and Steve Larsen

 

 

SONGS: Bob Boerma was our "maestro" this morning, and he led us in singing "I've Beek Working on the Railroad", AGAIN this week, and "Smile". "Strains" of "The Victors" could also be heard between songs.

 

 

 

+ We will be transitioning from Club Runner to DACdb (District and Club Data Base), and a few of our leaders recently attended a meeting which served as a tutorial. DACdb is considered the premier software database system for Rotary districts and clubs.

+ Salvation Army Bell Ringing announcement will be coming soon.

+ Our Christmas party was given approval at the last Board Meeting and will be held at Hawkshead.

+ Dan Williamson reported that The Bailey Museum and Gardens' Boo Walk/Pumpkin Walk held last Sunday was a great success- "a wonderful day".

+ The next Blessings in a Backpack will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30th, at North Shore Elementary School.

+ Grant Refresher Training will be held on November 7th•

+ Bob Copping announced that reservations are being made for the Hope College Vespers, scheduled for December 7th                       at ·4:30pm. See Bob or Tom Renner, if interested. Dinner will follow at Curragh's Irish Pub in Holland.

 

Bob's tale told of a nearby small town which had more than a few issues with their justice system leadership.

 

+ One of our guests, Robin Bowman, was chosen as today's "honest and reliable" attendee, and she drew Dan Thompson's ticket.

Dan, actually, drew the #2 card, meaning that half the pot would be won by the next winning ticketholder (Todd Heinrich).

Todd returned his winnings to the club.

 

+ Kaileigh Eddy's birthday was on Sunday.

+ Clark Gruber reported that his daughter-in-law, Marissa (Griffin's wife), would be celebrating her 30th birthday

A traditional version of "Happy Birthday/Anniversary" reverberated throughout the hall.

 

HAPPY BUCKS

+ Mike Metheny- "Vote"

+ Dan Thompson was sorry that Navy didn't make a better "showing" against Notre Dame.

+ Larry Wittkop chimed in with "Go Green".

+ Scott Mark- "Go Green"

+ Ted Weber- "Go Blue" "Go Lions"

+ Don Hodgman- "Go Lions"

+ MANY "Happy Bucks"

 

     PROGRAM: EOS (The Entrepreneurial Operating System) David Bowman, Speaker

PROGRAM CHAIR: Dan Williamson HIGHLIGHTS:

+ David has over 25 years of consulting experience and

specializes in increasing efficiency through teamwork and employee involvement.

+ EOS is a simple, proven business operating system that can help your entrepreneurial organization clarify, simplify, and achieve its vision.

+ The EOS Model provides a visual illustration of the 6 Key Components of any business, in any industry, that must be managed and strengthened to be a great business: Vision, Data, Process, Traction, Issues, and People.

+ David is a believer in Deming's "You put a good person in a bad system, and the system wins every time"; it combines entrepreneurship with the discipline it takes to take a viable company and maximize its potential.

+ Not only does EOS attract and retain good people, but it also provides a maximum return to its owners and leaders, both personally and financially.

+ EOS is that better system

Questions from our members were addressed, and David was thanked by President Angelica, on behalf of all in attendance, for an excellent presentation.

He was also presented with a Fleming Brothers Oil gift card with our thanks.