We opened with the pledge and the 4 way test, led by President Alex. Gwen Davis led us in singing America the Beautiful. Joan performed the invocation. Joan also had the member minutes tag and told us her life story. She's been at GD or a prior derivative for 49 years and married for 38 years---not sure if thats to her husband or the club!
THIRD THURSDAY REMINDER--this weeks meeting, 10/20, will be at Patrick's Pub from 5:00 till 7:00--bring a guest and let Joan know.
We had 3 guests of Gail Molari and John Murphy--Welcome!
John Hudnall reported out on the Benevolence projects and they are amazing: $2000 to the Pittsfield Humane society and $4500 to the Turkey Angels. The turkey Angels donation is $2500 from our club and $2000 from General Dynamics. We are fortunate to have such a generous, community minded business in our family.---Thanks!
Jay Bailey gave us a Food Drive update. The dates are set and the Nov 10 meeting fines are going to the drive. Make sure to bring CASH!
Roger Gibboni gave a brief outline of our emerging Hurricane Ian Relief Effort. He will be contacting the Ft. Myers Club to determine how we can best make an impact. More to come on this important effort.
Chris Keegan joined us as our guest speaker and reported on this year's Toys For Tots program. I know we aren't thinking about Christmas yet but this program starts early. Chris gave us a brief history of the project dating back to 1947 with the Marine Corps taking the lead in 1948. The program provides toys to children in need from ages newborn to 14 years. Typically 3000 children receive toys in an annual drive. This is an extremely worthwhile effort!