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Jul 6, 2010 Vol.33, No. 7 Editor: Joe Ramon

2009 - 2010 Directors President - Debra Piner 1st VP - Joe Ramon 2nd VP - Sandra Hightower Sec/Treas - Janet Jackson Club Meetings 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month (unless otherwise noted) Meeting Location Trader Vic’s – Jul 8 Perkins Resturant Upcoming Meetings Board Meeting Aug 5 Regular Meetings Jul 8 & Jul 22 Aug 12 & 26 Installation Sep 19

Club Members and Friends,  I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4^th of July. There is a big change in our club meeting location for the next few months we may be Nomads! We were told at our last meeting that Mom's Amish Country Cooking was switching to a new summer schedule that did not include times. By the time we had our board meeting, we were told that the owners of the mall had raised the rent and Mom's decided that they couldn't afford the higher cost and have now closed. We would like to thank Mom's for their many years of service and for the great meals and times we've spent there. Club Meetings - July and Aug The next club meeting will be held at Trader Vic's, 351 N. Cattlemen Rd. This is located near Sam's Club off Fruitville Rd, near I-75. Meeting time is still 7 PM, and currently there is no scheduled program. The July 22, Aug 12 and Aug 26 meetings will all be held at Perkins Restaurant, 5921 Fruitville Rd. For the Jul 22 meeting, club member Harry Neal, as he talks about The Optimist International Convention, being held in Denver. Installation & Awards Banquet This years Installation and Awards Banquet will be held on Sunday, Sept 19, 2 PM at the New China Buffet, 8341 Lockwood Ridge Rd. It is located in the North East corner of University Pkwy and Lockwood Ridge Rd. The same center as Albertson's. The meal price is a great deal at $6.99 per person plus drinks and gratuity. In case you missed him at the May 27 club meeting, we’ve invited Zane Carriker to once again perform as Mark Twain. More details will be provided with in the next month. Club Foundation The Suncoast Optimist Club Foundation will NOT be holding any meeting Jul 29. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Sep 30. Additional information will be provided. For more information on Optimist International www.optimist.org. To visit the Suncoast Optimists website www.suncoastoptimist.org. Please feel free to contact me directly at 924-8782 with questions or comments. Sincerely, Joe Ramon Editor