MEETING RECAP
Hope for the Unhoused with Pierce County Community Village
By Paula T. OlsonEdited By Horn, Gregory S.Monday, May 27, 2024
Ever walk into a crowded room that you know well and feel funny. Somethings off, odd. You’ve been there countless times before but not felt this feeling. That was me on Friday. I said hello to several people, got my lunch and sat down at the table. I looked around but couldn’t shake that unsettled feeling. Then about 12:28 pm, I started to hear unusual sounds, and the feeling got stronger. Finally, as Past President Jason Whalen came to the podium and the music played a little louder, I realized what was going on. President Mother Mary was absent, there was no “We are Family” by Sister Sledge playing, and Hawaii Guy was leading the meeting with Aloha music playing in the background. As I learned later, Mother Mary was still on the sick list and had to call in a sub.PP Jason brought us to order on time. He said he was almost late for the meeting because he didn't know the bridge across Steilacoom Lake was closed. Chris Kimball led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and then did double duty by giving an invocation. Rob Erb announced a moment of silence for those who had given the ultimate gift, their lives, for our freedom. PP Jason thanked Chuck Hellar for manning the Paul Harris table, Linda Disney for what she did, and the Dream Team for meeting set up: Scott, Rob, James, Rick, Wynn and Terry. Jason didn’t get the memo that I, Paula Olson, was writing the bulletin, but I don’t fault him for that, as he came through for PM Mary in her hour of need. Walt Richardson took pictures.
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