Rotarian Wayne Uecker opened the program with a reminder of how businesses support the local economy. A significant number of businesses do not recover after a natural disaster, and those that do can help the community build resiliency in the months following the disaster.
Roy Boudreaux led us in the invocation and pledge, and also provided a short history on the origins of the pledge and the hand over the heart.
Former club president Kristi Shepherd was instrumental in spearheading grant applications to help local organizations after the July 4th floods. Through the Rotary Foundation, a grant was secured for an All Terrain Vehicle for the Divide VFD.
Ryan Bowman is the newest member of our club, and works for Moore's Home Furnishings.

