Meeting Recap 11/16/16
 
The Rotary Club of Palmdale conducted their weekly meeting at Sizzler Restaurant in Palmdale on 9 November 2016.  The meeting was called to order by President Chuck Church at 6:35 PM.  Members in attendance were: Sharon Freeman, David Maddock, Tina Borzage, Janice Garcia, Sam Garcia and guest Cathy Datrio.  Cathy is Sharon Freeman’s sister who is visiting the AV for a few days to be with her sister.  Everyone enjoyed dinner.  The formal meeting began at 6:35.   
 
Discussion centered on the upcoming Christmas Shopping Spree.  David is still coordinating with McDonalds in the Palmdale Walmart.  Twenty children will be selected for the shopping spree from the Antelope Elementary School area.  They must provide their own transportation.  Volunteers need to be briefed on what they will be doing the day of the event. 
 
Valerie Lensing will be our guest speaker at the November 30th meeting.  She will be discussing the needs of autistic children. 
 
Sharon said that the letter has gone out to our Oktoberfest Special Raffle winner for the week stay at the Ridge Tahoe at Heavenly Valley above Lake Tahoe.
 
The District Governor’s visit was discussed.  We will follow the protocol provided in the email for the visit.  A room has been reserved for the meeting at Gino’s Restaurant.  We do need to update the time for the meeting on December 7th
 
There was no Old Business.
 
There was no New Business. 
 
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.