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Hillcrest Rotagram - January 20, 2009 Meeting BULLETIN EDITOR: Bill Burcham   The meeting was opened by Joe C.   Guests: Richard Walsh from Florida, Frank Moore, Ingrid Beavers , Derrick Nevar , Rev. Roger Kersten, Jim S. (Friend of George), Emily Adams who was here with her Father Chris.   Jim introduced himself and stated that he is a retired Attorney. He also stated that he knows several members in the club, including George Schumacher.   Happy/Sad Bucks: Sad: Rob P. for missing meetings due to business needs. Joe C: Happy as this is a historical day with the inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States. There is hope that the current economy will experience a turn around even though it will take time. Joe K Happy as his minister, Rev. Roger Kersten is present today and will become a member of the club. John Wilson was happy with the attendance and discussions at the strategy meetings. He feels that the club is headed in the right direction. Jackie M. was sad to have missed the last strategy meeting. Derrick N. is happy to become acquainted with our club and its members. He paid his dues today. Lynda R. is happy that she had not had an automobile accident since November and is sad that many of the cities in the area are going to have a rough financial year. Joe C. agreed with her.   Announcements: Jackie M. said that the 50th Anniversary event will be held in the Beachwood Hilton with Cocktails from 6-7pm and dinner at 7pm. All members are strongly encouraged to attend as well as provide names of past members that they remember, to be able to send invitations. Jackie also stated that she has found some very interesting historical information. She found the minutes from the first meeting of the club. She had a newspaper article that stated the club help support the family of a slain policeman. She also stated that there is a 10 year period of essentially no information. She asked anyone having information to provide it to her.   Lynda R. stated that a photographer would be present at the event. Any pictures of members can be produced at the event and framed. Lynda stated that she is attempting to get resolutions from each city in our club area.   Kathleen Mekesa stated that she will be meeting with members of the Chagrin Highlands club to discuss our participation in their pancake breakfast. We need to know what they expect from us and how the proceeds are to be distributed. The event is Sunday, March 15 from 9am-1pm.   The last planning meeting for members of the club will be this Saturday the 24th from 9am - 2pm at the Holiday Inn Mayfield, 780 Beta Drive, Mayfield Village.   Joe stated that the next board meeting will be February 19th at the Richmond Heights City Hall starting at 6pm.   Lynda R. announced the slate of officers for the 2009-2010 year as follows:   President - Brian Giallombardo President Elect - Kathleen Mekesa Vice President - Joe Wilson Secretary - Georgia Tucholka Treasurer - Lynda Rossiter Directors: George Schumacher, Jackie Minotas, Mike Johns Jr., Joe Delibero   The members have until next week to present their own candidates. If no one opts for changes, voting is scheduled to take place at that time.   Seth Spitale, General Manager of Fly Northeast Ohio spoke on "charter Aircraft: The Business & personal Alternative"   He pointed out the advantages of chartering flights some of which are, being on time, having a pilot at your fingertips for at least 14 hours, being able to fly to more than one city is a day in less time than taking a commercial flight.Charter flights have a secure environment. They make arrangements for meals in flight and rental cars at landing sites. While the cost may be more for an individual the results may make up the difference.   Rota buck winner: Reverend Kersten.