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DHS ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION
DENTON LUNCH BUNCH
Meeting Notes For February 10, 2010
Evidently we are living right because our weather was
very nice on Wednesday. However, today we have snow, snow,
snow--almost a foot of white stuff. Now you folks in Colorado or
South Dakota don't think anything about a foot of snow, but in North
Texas this is quiet an event. I will admit it is beautiful--since I
am retired and don't have to go outside and try to drive somewhere.
It was cold yesterday but 18 guys showed and enjoyed being with one
another. We always have plenty to eat and the fellowship is out of
this world. If you haven't attended our meeting, I hope you will
give us a chance to become one of your new friends.
These items were noted: Gene Gohlke was in the Irving Hospital
getting his heart medication adjusted.
Britt Swain is improving enough to attend the morning breakfast in
Denison. Hopefully, Britt will soon be able to join us again. Roy
Thomas and I will try to visit Britt next week.
Jackie Duggan has had knee replacement surgery and is at home
recuperating.
Jerry Duggan was preparing a grant proposal for the University and
unable to attend.
Ovid Cole woke up Wednesday sick. Hope you are soon over it, Ovid.
Bud Nevil was planning to attend but he was unable to return from a
trip in time to do so.
Paul Jennings planned to be present, but had to work.
Joe Cravens is still in South Texas but is doing fine.
David Maddux was with Judy. She is taking some treatments which make
her feel terrible. Judy we are praying for you.
Rosemary reports that Rodney Pirkle would like to come but he is
still having memory problems. Rosemary, you both are in our prayers.
Bobby Wilson is still having water therapy and will join us when
possible.
It was so nice to see Marvin Vincent able to be with us after 3
months of being out for illness. Also, Jack Rawlins was present
after 8 months of recovery and vacations.
This is a very important NOTICE--In the future when you attend the
meetings at the Golden Corral, come directly to the meeting
room--don't pay when you come in. If you are questioned, tell the
person you are with the Lunch Bunch. At the end of the meeting we
will give Dossie Vick, or his substitute, $9.00 for the meal and the
gratuity. We have had a lot of trouble trying to pay as we came in
and have been charged different amounts, so the manager wants to try
this system to see if we can work out the problems. Also, remember,
you get your drink free (Marvin got this free item worked out with
the manager).
Thanks to Melvin Gouge for working with the manager to solve our
present problems. Melvin will check each Monday before our meetings
to ascertain that the restaurant is aware of our meeting.
Next month, Bob Rutledge will lead us in our annual program for
honoring the deceased alumni and teachers of DHS. Thanks Bob, I know
we will have a very appropriate event for this occasion.
For our program this meeting, all the guys shared with the group a
few highlights of their lives after leaving high school.
You can't believe how many different careers and contributions to
society our men have made. Many were leaders in their companies,
some held professional positions, some were lab technicians, some
accountants, some teachers, some coaches, some education
administrators, electricians, business owners, politicians, many
served in the armed services, and the list goes on. Needless to say,
I was surprised since no one brags about their accomplishments at
our meetings. Thanks to everyone who shared with the group.
Dr. Henry Scott, Superintendent of DISD, sent his thanks to the
Lunch Bunch for their involvement the past 10 years in supporting
the Denison Alumni Association. A football, signed by the 2009 Semi
Finals football team, was presented in a trophy case by Horace Groff
to Clifton Weaver. A personal note--" I am grateful for this
recognition and accept the gift on behalf of the Lunch Bunch, who
continues to support our home town and all the positives it stands
for." Dr. Scott plans to attend our meeting in the near future.
Those present were: Jay Bates, Melvin Brown, Terry Garland, Melvin
Gouge, Horace Groff, Jerry Don Henderson, Freddy Lessly, Bill
McClure, Don Newby, Fred Pipkin, Jack Rawlins, Bob Rutledge, Rex
Taylor, Roy Thomas, Dossie Vick, Marvin Vincent, Clifton Weaver,
Martin Wineinger
and Stewart Wood.
Please remember our members who are ill and let some one know if you
need help.
Clifton
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