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The regular meeting of the Raytown Scottish Rite Club was opened in proper form by our new president Ron Hewitt, KCCH at 6:30 pm on February 11, 2008 in the old Sultan's Lounge of Ararat Shrine Temple with prayer by our Chaplain, Ken Hyatt. There were 11 members, ladies and guests present.

Guest Speaker: Cotton Sivils, director of eastern Jackson County's Hillcrest Transitional Housing spoke about the services offered by the organization. Cotton explained that the organization helps families get back on their feet after loosing everything. They focus on getting them independent of assistance in 90 days by supplying housing, utilities and counseling on money management. They assist as well with food and personal hygiene items and even clothing if available. The club was provided with a list of needs and wishes that the program has and brother Jim Snyder made a motion to donate $50.00 to the program. The motion was seconded by Dan Woehrman and passed by the members present.

Sickness: Debbie Woehrman had knee surgery and was doing well with the aid of a cane. Bette McCain changed Chemo treatments 3 days in a row and skips 3 weeks and continues to see results.

Minutes: The minutes were presented via email and regular mail in advance of the meeting and were approved as submitted.

Treasurers Report:The Treasurer reported that our closing balance for December was $627.45

Old Business: There was no old business.

New Business: Brother Ron Hewitt and brother Dan Woehrman are working on the 2008 Calendar Book for the Valley and announced that it will be available by the March dinner meeting.

Special Guest: Brother Bernie Meister, Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection, paid us a visit and spoke about the opportunities for growth in 2008. Some highlights:
  • Members can be reinstated by simply paying one years dues as well as current years dues;
  •The College of the Consistory out of Guthrie, Oklahoma is available for degree study to any Scottish Rite     Mason at no charge;
  • We need a minimum of 10 candidates for the Spring Reunion scheduled for April 4th and 5th

Remarks: Due to time constraints, bingo that we scheduled for the February meeting was postponed until the March meeting. Come and enjoy some real fun and fellowship!

The meeting was closed in regular form at 9:00 pm.

Dues for 2008 are now payable. You can mail them directly to the Secretary/Treasurer; OR BETTER turn them in when you attend the next meeting! If you are not sure of your dues status, check with the Bill.

PLEASE call the Brother Vern Whitson with the number in your party for our next meeting at 913/381-3035 or you can email him at jeanvern9596 @aol.com. Vern will need this information by Friday before the meeting on Monday [so that The Shrine can plan their space and personnel accordingly]!

March Speaker: No speaker is scheduled. Bingo will be played at our next meeting.

OUR NEXT MEETING

Will be Monday March 10, 2008
Dinner at 6:00-6:30 PM
Meeting at 7:00 PM
ARARAT SHRINE
5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, Missouri
[Just off north of Eastwood Trafficway]