Friday, February 19, 2010
Friday was the only trip this year where I could drive rather than catch an airplane. I met past JCI Senate president Joe A in Santa Nella and we headed for Long Beach and the Senate/Jaycees meeting. We checked into the hotel and found that the Hospitality room was not available yet. Joe and I went to the hotel bar for a drink and were joined by Denise and Greg Conrad. As folks arrived and found the same hospitality situation joined us until it was time for dinner. We all gathered in the lobby and dispersed everyone into automobiles for the short drive to the restaurant. There was a large group of Senators at dinner, the food was good and served by some very "sweet" waiters.
Service was slow so by the time we finished dinner it was past time for the Senate Board Meeting. We rushed back to the hotel and gathered in the board room for the Senate meeting. This was the same room that the Tiger Board was to use so there was a bit of an issue. The Senate started late which inconvenienced the Tiger Corps as they would then be starting late as well. After these two meetings I had to find Jaycee Chief of Staff, Debbie Holbrook to get her the Year End Sponsorship Thank you letters for president Claudia's signature.
The hospitality room was now open so I spent a brief time there before retiring for the night.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
The day began with the Senate Breakfast meeting presided over by president Karen KT Talamantes. This was the meeting wherein we invite the new Chapter presidents to breakfast to let them meet the Senators and find out what we can do to assist their local chapters. I had the honor of being the keynote speaker and spoke to them about communication and our Return the Favor program.
There was a 10 minute break between the conclusion of the Senate breakfast and the Foundation meeting. The major topic of conversation was the sale/rental of the building and the issues surrounding the right away through the Kentucky Fried parking lot.
The next meeting was conducted in the hospitality room for the Concord2010 convention committee. Each committee chair presented a status of their responsibility and discussion concerning issues were covered. Still much to do.
We had a short time to socialize then it was back to the room to dress for the Jaycee installation and awards dinner. We walked the block to the restaurant where the banquet was to be held OUTDOORS. Many of the ladies were not dressed for such a venue but soon the heaters were fired up and it became comfortable. The meal was good and outgoing president Claudia Sheridan did a great job in mentioning the Senate sponsor for each of her awards. I was honored to Install the new Jaycee president, Paul Farmer and the Jaycee officers for the 2010 year. I might mention that many of the ladies were dressed for a banquet I was the only one in a Tuxedo.
We returned to the hotel and the hospitality room where the theme was the 90's and everyone was appropriately dressed. As has been tradition this year there was a Jeopardy game with 90's era trivia. Much competition between teams.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Joe and I left before breakfast to drive home trying to beat the forecasted rainstorm. We managed to reach Santa Nella with only sprinkles. As Joe and I parted and I headed north the rain hit. This slowed my progress considerable but I arrived home safely.
Next time perhaps I will fly.
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