Clay-Platte Club May 2008 Minutes

Sickness: Brother Howard Yingling was reported to be having problems with equilibrium; brother Tim Hampton, a member of Rising Sun Lodge #13 has suffered Kidney Failure and is in North Kansas City Hospital for dialysis treatments; brother Lawrence Dicer was reported ill with kidney problems; brother Richard Harrison, 32°, KCCH and brother of Ted Harrison is reported with gastric and liver problems; Ill. Brother Gary Barron, 33° was reported as out of the hospital and doing very well after a triple by-pass last week. Our president asked for a moment of silence in memory of Ill. Brother Robert Miller who passed away after a battle with cancer and infection on May 4th. Cards will be sent by the secretary.

Minutes: The Minutes of the April 21, 2008 meeting were approved as presented.

Treasurers Report: Due in part to an increasingly heavy work schedule, the president accepted, with regret, the resignation of Cody Hines as club Treasurer. By order of the president, the secretary will assume the duties of treasurer until elections in December. By Ron’s request the mailing address of the club will be the same as the Temple, 1330 Linwood Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64109. Brother Hewitt reported from memory that the checking account contained $647.00 (actually, the account has $675.33 as of last week) we hope his memory continues to improve. Checks have been ordered for the account and once received, a check for $50.00 for the CLDC, which was approved in April, will be written.

Old Business: Brother Kevin spoke on the Clean-up that was performed at the Temple in April by, for the most part, the Clay-Platte Club members. Special recognition was given to the Ladies who gave up their Saturday to work on cleaning up the kitchen and organizing the dinnerware we use each month. Kevin also will inspect the Flag to see if replacement is needed and has agreed to examine the lights that illuminate the temple columns which we agreed to maintain back in 2006.

New Business: Brother Steve Heflin spoke on the Knights of St. Andrew and encouraged all 32 degree members of the club to join the group that is reorganizing in the Valley. Brother Hewitt also announced a first rehearsal for the 13° to be held on June 5th at his home.

At 37 members present, we are almost at maximum capacity in our current location. Discussions have been had with Tommy’s about setting up the room so to allow more seating but that does not appear possible. Brother Hampton announced that the club would go dark at Tommy’s for June and July and meet instead at Paul & Jack’s Grill in North Kansas City. The options at Paul and Jack’s are plentiful and the seating in the room we are looking at can easily handle 60 people without crowding. The food is great and the prices are as well. After our July meeting we will decide as a group where our future meetings will be held.

Remarks: Our Blue Plate Special drawing generated $37.00 this month for charity. Our winner: Danielle Woehrman.

The meeting was closed in regular form at 9:30 pm

Dues for 2008 in the amount of $15.00 are now payable. Dues can be mailed directly to the Treasurer; OR BETTER turn them in when you attend the next meeting! If you are not sure of your dues status, check with the Treasurer.

PLEASE call the Vice President Dan Woehrman with the number in your party for our next meeting at 816/280-3253 or you can email him at dan@callenderprinting.com. Dan will need this information by Friday before the meeting on Monday [so that the Restaurant can plan their space and personnel accordingly]!

Speaker: No guest speaker has been announced for our June meeting.


For May, 2008

Kevin Hampton President Dan Woehrman Vice-President Ron Hewitt Secretary/Treasurer Virden Daugherty Chaplain	The regular meeting of the Clay-Platte Scottish Rite Club was opened in proper form at 7:10 pm on May 19, 2008 by President Kevin Hampton, with prayer by the Chaplain, Virden Daugherty, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. There were 18 members, 12 ladies and 7 guests present which set a new record for club attendance. Guest Speakers: Our Guest speakers were Club Vice President, Dan Woehrman and his Lady, Debbie. They spoke and showed pictures of their recent trip to Einsiedein, Switzerland. They held our attention with the stories of their visit to this city of just under 14,000 people in the Swiss Alps. Special thanks for technical assistance to their daughter Danielle.
Sickness: Brother Howard Yingling was reported to be having problems with equilibrium; brother Tim Hampton, a member of Rising Sun Lodge #13 has suffered Kidney Failure and is in North Kansas City Hospital for dialysis treatments; brother Lawrence Dicer was reported ill with kidney problems; brother Richard Harrison, 32°, KCCH and brother of Ted Harrison is reported with gastric and liver problems; Ill. Brother Gary Barron, 33° was reported as out of the hospital and doing very well after a triple by-pass last week. Our president asked for a moment of silence in memory of Ill. Brother Robert Miller who passed away after a battle with cancer and infection on May 4th. Cards will be sent by the secretary. Minutes: The Minutes of the April 21, 2008 meeting were approved as presented. Treasurers Report: Due in part to an increasingly heavy work schedule, the president accepted, with regret, the resignation of Cody Hines as club Treasurer. By order of the president, the secretary will assume the duties of treasurer until elections in December. By Ron’s request the mailing address of the club will be the same as the Temple, 1330 Linwood Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64109. Brother Hewitt reported from memory that the checking account contained $647.00 (actually, the account has $675.33 as of last week) we hope his memory continues to improve. Checks have been ordered for the account and once received, a check for $50.00 for the CLDC, which was approved in April, will be written. Old Business: Brother Kevin spoke on the Clean-up that was performed at the Temple in April by, for the most part, the Clay-Platte Club members. Special recognition was given to the Ladies who gave up their Saturday to work on cleaning up the kitchen and organizing the dinnerware we use each month. Kevin also will inspect the Flag to see if replacement is needed and has agreed to examine the lights that illuminate the temple columns which we agreed to maintain back in 2006. New Business: Brother Steve Heflin spoke on the Knights of St. Andrew and encouraged all 32 degree members of the club to join the group that is reorganizing in the Valley. Brother Hewitt also announced a first rehearsal for the 13° to be held on June 5th at his home. At 37 members present, we are almost at maximum capacity in our current location. Discussions have been had with Tommy’s about setting up the room so to allow more seating but that does not appear possible. Brother Hampton announced that the club would go dark at Tommy’s for June and July and meet instead at Paul & Jack’s Grill in North Kansas City. The options at Paul and Jack’s are plentiful and the seating in the room we are looking at can easily handle 60 people without crowding. The food is great and the prices are as well. After our July meeting we will decide as a group where our future meetings will be held. Remarks: Our Blue Plate Special drawing generated $37.00 this month for charity. Our winner: Danielle Woehrman. The meeting was closed in regular form at 9:30 pm Dues for 2008 in the amount of $15.00 are now payable. Dues can be mailed directly to the Treasurer; OR BETTER turn them in when you attend the next meeting! If you are not sure of your dues status, check with the Treasurer. *PLEASE call the Vice President Dan Woehrman* with the number in your party for our next meeting at 816/280-3253 or you can email him at dan@callenderprinting.com. Dan will need this information by Friday before the meeting on Monday [so that the Restaurant can plan their space and personnel accordingly]! Speaker: No guest speaker has been announced for our June meeting.

OUR NEXT MEETING Will be Monday June 16, 2008 Dinner at 6:00-6:30 PM Meeting at 7:00 PM PAUL & JACK’S GRILL 1808 Clay Street [in North Kansas City at the Corner of Clay and 18th Street] BE THERE!! Respectfully submitted by Ron Hewitt • Secretary 5001 NW 83rd Terrace • Kansas City • MO • 64151