Pres. Eric announced that Bob Harbicht had his appendix removed Thursday night about 10:30, spent the night in the hospital, and then attended our meeting on Friday! That is the speediest of recoveries!

Jack McRae announced the Boy Scout project to replace broken benches in the Sunset Gardens at the Arboretum. The project started last Saturday but will continue at a future date. Contact Jack if you can help. The project is being funded by Rotary and will help Jack’s son obtain Eagle Scout status.

May 14 is Salute to Seniors day. It will be at the Community Center and volunteers are needed at 11 AM for set up, and noon  for serving lunch. Contact Dr. Miles or Mary Salcedo if you can help. Entertainment will be provided by a dixieland band and the event will be over by 1:30.

May 16 to 19 is the District Conference at the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego. There will be a golf tournament on Thursday, the 16th, organized by Ernie Jensen. The finals of the Stover Music Contest and the 4-Way Speech Contest will be held on Saturday, the 18th.

June 15 is Mimi Hennessy’s installation dinner at the Chandelier Room at Santa Anita Park. Contact John Wilson for more details.

The Firefighter of the Year for 2012 will be awarded on Friday, June 28th.