Bell Ringers...Ring Your Bells!

Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow, Major Harvey Johnson of the Salvation Army has been with The Salvation Army for 35 years. Since 1865, the Salvation Army has worked to meet human needs and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. They do that in a number of ways including, 3 shelters in Amarillo (Men, Women, Family), disaster services, volunteer training, emergency assistance, services to youth, and a chapel near Amarillo College. While their main facilities are located at 4th and Harrison, you will find Bell Ringers (including Rotarians) during the Christmas season all over town with their red kettles. The Angel Tree is another popular project at this time of year and you are encouraged to pick up an Angel Tree tag to provide for a child in need in Amarillo. The Salvation Army serves in 126 countries worldwide.

The Raffle is over and we have a winner! Mr. Randall Renfroe of Allstate Security is the winner of our $1,000 VISA card drawing. The winning ticket was sold by Dale Elliott.

Congratulations to Amy Luchay, who was officially adopted today by Rotarian Jamie Luchay!

The club Christmas Party will be held on December 6^th at the Amarillo Club. Drinks will be served at 6:30pm and dinner will be served at 7:00pm. The cost will be $50 /person. RSVP to Gina and remember, there will be no noon meeting on that day.

Fireside Chat: Thanks to Mel Darnell for hosting the Fireside Chat last night and giving red badgers an opportunity to learn the marvelous history of our club. Mel received his blue badge today!

Annual Boys Ranch Christmas Presentation: Our club has a tradition of hosting the choir from Boys Ranch every year. Participation requires a great deal of commitment in the form of time and preparation by all of the children. This important event also marks what may be the only time that they get to visit our club. Help us to affirm the significance of the event and the season by making a Christmas donation for the benefit of all kids who live at the ranch. Checks should be made payable to The Rotary Club of Amarillo and a single check will be presented to Boys Ranch at the annual presentation on December 13^th.

Jerky for the Troops!: The club distributed sign-up sheets on each table for Melvin Edes' beef jerky for our troops. The cost is $7.00 per bag and Gina can bill you. Our own Mr. Melvin covers the cost of shipping all jerky overseas.

Sincere appreciation to the following for their contribution of time this week:
Club President, Renee Wilson for presiding.
David O'Dell,for leading us in song.
David Walvoord for providing the invocation.
George Cason for introducing guests and visiting Rotarians.
Dale Bippus and Jeff Neely for greeting us.
David Johnson for serving as November program chair.
Basil Walker for manning the Foundation ticket sales and to Melvin Edes for his gift of Beef Jerky for our drawing and to Rocky Gafford for providing another wonderful pizza prize!