The vestibule was busy as a hornets nest. Mary Martin had change counted out for the numerous $20 bills she gets. But, she’s kinda like your bartender. Not a $5 bill but five $1 bills. Is she looking for a tip or suggesting her handsome spouse Happy Jack get some of the change for the raffle?
There was a large table set up with colorful trinkets that were offered for sale. These handmade items were provided by our guests as a means to support people and water projects in Guatemala. More on this later as they were also our guest speakers.
Jay Stewart was poised at the door handing out assignment sheets for the 2017/18 year to provide Sargeant at Arms duties. I was not on this list but I did have a nice chat with the always affable Jay. I shared a neighbor of mine will be joining her soon at the Arbors. She knows her and is looking forward to a fellow Woman’s Club member arrival.
I saw Doug Willett with his passport still hanging from his neck just in case he finds a cheap fare overseas. Marc Glass was stooped over from the hardware he was sporting around his neck as Acting President for the day. And, the fireplace was glowing on this May afternoon. Not sure what brought this on but the ambience was missed by me. Where is my wife and a glass of wine when I need them?
Frank Collins approached me about the annual Clambake at Goodwin College on the evening of June 16th. He and Ceil are chairs for the event that benefits the Goodwin College Foundation. The conversations trailed off as most took their seats or stood near one.
Acting President Marc rung the bell with such force that this writer jumped to my feet and offered to reset the member’s hearing aids after being jolted from the GONG! We sang and rose our heads high, hand over heart, and said the pledge to the red, white and blue. Dan Larson, who was everywhere again this week, provided an inspirational invocation about thanks to each other, our veterans, the food and peace. Thanks Dan.
And then they were off like ponies at the racetrack. Perhaps the 1st few plates have dollar bills attached to them. I don’t know as Nick Cecere insists it is better to be last in line as the best food comes out later. I trailed Nick and found this premise to be in line with Santa and the Easter Bunny - better told and not much fact.
There was a revelation though. There is a new “chef” Eric as Pablo is no longer with the company. As you may or may not know, elevating this position to chef is a stretch, but we shall give him a try before my offerings on YELP are rendered.
A bounty of chicken masala, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables and the massive salad bowl was served buffet style. The bread/rolls were MIA and the cookies took on a new position at the end of the buffet. Several members had to put them in their pockets as the salad and main course plates took precedence with their hands.
Next week is the deadline for raffle tickets. They must be turned in by that date. Unless you took out more than two books, only stubs and $200 should be returned. This is one of our major fundraisers and priority should be given to selling/buying them. And our own friend Dan Russell won the weekly raffle.
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