Presiding – Charlie Wagner

Attendance – 78

Greeters – Kris William, Joe Schultz

Invocation – Ken Anderson

Guests – Len Hammons, Sully Plack, Jen Tequa

Birthdays – Angie Tom, John Burtoft, Cory Benz, Nathan Harris

Announcements –

• August 4 Car Show
• Sept 10 Golf Outing
• Fall Display preparation has begun, straw has been bailed

Membership – Joe Schultz had his third reading

Sergeants – Sergeants asked trivia about the U.S.A. Members that serve in local municipalities were asked to participate in a “debate”.

Program – A Blind Boy’s Struggle, Joe Secrist.  Joe shared his story, ups and downs. He has learned to adapt, overcome and live. When it comes to pursuing a dream while facing statements like “You can’t do that” or “That’s impossible for you,” adapting, overcoming, and living life to the fullest is Joe Secrist’s motto.

Secrist, who is legally blind, has held many titles in his lifetime, from skydiving instructor and martial artist to magician and EMT. Now, the Mentone man, who is the owner of Niff-Tone Distributors, has returned to running, an activity he enjoyed in high school and college but had to step away from due to injuries.

Quote – Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can
be done without hope and confidence.

Did you know – There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar